Q1.

Column (1)
(A) It is our obligation to ensure that the issue is carried
through for the benefit of all Belizeans but
(B) India must give exceptional weightage to how all
Security Council
(C) The dynamics of international politics
Column (2)
(D) it ever truly existed
(E) for the benefit of our wider world.
(F) issues have an impact on the subcontinent.
C-E
A-E
B-F
Both (b) & (c)
None of these
Q2. Column (1)
(A) The Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif’s
(B) The countries did get some
(C) The operationalization of the entity is dependent
Column (2)
(D) on Iran abiding by rules framed by the international
Financial Action Task Force.
(E) respite after the U.S. granted a temporary waiver to
them
(F) moves reflect an ideological tussle.
A-F
B-E
C-D
All of these (a), (b) &(c)
None of these
Q3. Column (1)
(A) It is time for New Delhi and Islamabad to using the
pause
(B) Videos of Wing Commander Abhinandan being
(C) Strong winds and rough seas are likely along
Column (2)
(D) took place a day after India conducted the Balakot
airstrikes on February 26.
(E) the two nations could be back on the brink of war if
there is another trigger
(F) afforded by the relief over the release to decide on the
rules of engagement
B-E
A-F
C-E
Both (b) & (c)
Q4. Column (1)
(A) The holy dip at Kumbh in Prayagraj, which will end on
Shivratri
(B) From ancient classics to contemporary writing, the 20th
Bharat Rang Mahotsav
(C) Self-sufficiency in fruits vegetables helps villagers nourish
Column (2)
(D) children when the villages remain cut off in monsoon
(E) saw a rich amalgam of foreign productions.
(F) signifies cleansing of the soul and salvation.
A-F
B-E
C-D
All (a), (b) & (c)
None of these
Q5. Column (1)
(A) The conviction was not challenged and the court was
(B) If we could put some minds at rest,
(C) The majority of vegetation affected by construction of
the pipeline
Column (2)
(D) it would be absolutely delightful.
(E) requested to take a lenient view in the matter by the
man’s counsel, as per the order.
(F) responsibility of completing the project lies with the
State government
B-D
C-F
A-E
Both (a) & (c)
None of these
Q6. Column (1)
(A) One of the most unedifying sights in public life is
lawmakers
(B) All three aspects must cohere
(C) The general public will lose interest in the procedural
aspects of democracy
Column (2)
(D) and limit their participation to just voting in the
elections.
(E) taking to organized disruption of legislative business.
(F) for a thorough going procedural democracy.
A-E
B-F
C-D
All (a), (b) & (c)
None of these
Q7. Column (1)
(A) Before Hawkeye and Hotspot and Ultra edge, those
sitting at home relied on the
(B) This is a major bid by the authorities to establish
confidence
(C) Residents in the valley have largely been cut off from
the rest of the country
Column (2)
(D) among the local population on the development front.
(E) accused in the encounter case came to a consensus
(F) sharpness and skill of the radio commentator to bring
the game to them
C-E
A-F
B-D
Both (b) & (c)
Q8. Column (1)
(A) A Bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U.U.
Lalit
(B) The most frequently suggested instrument for
controlling groundwater
(C) The special status of J&K was never
Column (2)
(D) was informed by advocate Ravindra Kumar
(E) with an alternative financial architecture
(F) responding to queries for the environment.
C-F
B-E
A-D
Both (a) & (b)
Q9. Column (1)
(A) Developers have to take domestic loans for putting up
(B) The staff of the Mahila Panchayat Programme of the
DCW
(C) He needs to keep watch.
Column (2)
(D) was conducting door-to-door visits
(E) draft was the metering and pro-rata pricing of
electricity.
(F) over what he says
B-D
C-F
A-E
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
Q10. Column (1)
(A) The top court warned that officials posted at the
authorities for more than 10 years
(B) The CCI should be watchful against the creation of a
monopoly
(C) The growth in consumption of video and online content
Column (2)
(D) has been growing exponentially over the last two years.
(E) will be in trouble if its orders are not complied with.
(F) as that could be detrimental to consumers in the long
term.
A-E
B-F
C-D
Both (a) & (c)
All (a), (b) & (c)
Q11. Column (1)
(A) Standing 320 meters above the Chenab and stretching
1,315 metres long
(B) When we drive green, the first thing is logistic planning,
construction planning
(C) The company has plans to upgrade its manufacturing
facility to support global demand,
Column (2)
(D) both in terms of quality and volume
(E) it is a project of enormous scale and complexity.
(F) know what to do and when.
A-E
B-F
C-D
Both (a) & (c)
None of these
Q12. Column (1)
(A) Lakhs of Durga Pujas had being held
(B) Trinamool Congress leaders sat on a dharna protesting
(C) while addressing a gathering
Column (2)
(D) does not allow Durga Pujas in the State.
(E) confirmed that an outreach programme was organised
(F) against the notice to Durga Puja committees
A-E
B-F
C-D
Both (a) & (c)
All (a),(b) & (c)
Q13. Column (1)
(A) The world has changed largely because
(B) There is a huge skew in the distribution of
(C) The deaths were reported from the districts of
Column (2)
(D) or many rural areas need to be filled
(E) Nabarangpur, according to Special Relief
Commissioner Bishnupada
(F) to take appropriate action under the law
A-E
B-F
C-E
Both (a) & (c)
All (a), (b) & (c)
Q14. Column (1)
(A) Parliament got a special dynamic lighting system
(B) An app that will allow users to have waste
(C) At least eight people were killed as heavy
Column (2)
(D) rains battered Odisha’s western and southern parts
(E) of the technology about us.
(F) members of Parliament from different political
parties.
A-E
B-F
C-D
Both (a) & (c)
All (a), (b) & (c)
Q15. Column (1)
(A) India smartphone market will continue its growth
trajectory
(B) According to a bulletin issued by the weather office
(C) The firms have contracts stipulating
Column (2)
(D) they’ll get priority over thermal projects
(E) but the consolidation of a top brands will continue
(F) are advised not to venture into the sea.
A-E
B-F
C-D
Both (a) & (c)
All (a), (b) & (c)