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(a) Asian Development Bank (b) International Monetary Fund (©) United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (@ World Bank 2. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements : 1, An inerease in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee. 2 An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in trade competitiveness. 3. An inereasing trend in domestic inflation relative to inflation in other countries is likely to cause an increasing divergence between NEER and REER. Which of the above statements are correct ? (@) Land 2only (b) 2and 3 only (© Land 3only @) 1,2and3 VGYH-U-FGT 3. 4, (3-A) With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements : 1. If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBD is likely to buy government securities. 2. Ifthe rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in the market. 3. If interest rates in the USA or European Union were to fall, that is likely to induce RBI to buy dollars. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land 2only (b) 2and 3 only (©) ‘Land 3 only (@ 1,2and3 With reference to the ‘G20 Common Framework”, consider the _ following statements : 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. 2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) Lonly (b) only (©) Both 1and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2VGYH-U-FGT unedia serren & aay i, “gprebia-aeert ‘af-S (Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs))” % #1 am 8? 1. WORE TBs & 6 oat aoe at ah am a aa a 2 TBs Pawel at qaefft % at @ afaftacen & geen saH are & | 3. 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Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs. 2. _ TIBs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation. 8. The interest received as well as capital gains on IIBs are not taxable. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1and2only (b) 2and 3 only (© 1and 8 only (@) 1,2and3 With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. ‘They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as marketplaces. 2. ‘The degree to which they can own big sellers on their platforms is limited. Select the correct answer using the code given below : (@) only () 2only (c) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither Lnor 2 te (5-A) Which of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy ? 1, _ Farmers harvesting their crops 2. Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabries 3. A commercial bank lending money to a trading company 4, A corporate body issuing Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) Land 2only (b) 2,8and 4 only (©) 1,8and 4 only @ 1,2,3and4 Which one of the following situations best reflects “Indirect Transfers” often talked about in media recently with reference to India? (a) An Indian company investing in a foreign enterprise and paying taxes to the foreign country on the profits arising out of its investment (b) A foreign company investing in India and paying taxes to the country of its base on the profits arising out of its investment (© An Indian company purchases tangible assets in a foreign country and sells such assets after their value increases and transfers the proceeds to India (a) A foreign company transfers shares and such shares derive their substantial value from assets located in India10. 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With reference to the expenditure made by an organisation or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1, Acquiring new technology is capital ‘expenditure. 2, Debt financing is considered capital expenditure, while equity financing is considered revenue expenditure. Select the correct answer using the code given below : (@) 1only (b) 2only (© Both 1and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 10. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements : 1. A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings. 2 Dated securities issued at. market-related rates in auctions form a large component of internal debt. Which of the above statements is/are correct ? (a) Lonly (b) only (©) Both 1and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 VGYH-U-FGT i. 12. (7-A) Consider the following statements : 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed 2. ‘The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves. 3, The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. 4, In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) land 2only (®) 1,2and4 (© Band4only (@ Sonly With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1 Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates. 2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? 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Affine % faeg sfavara weave unite ear 8. ane wea a wera aera fe fe ge an ax at ae aA: (@) 132 (b) Rae 2 © 133 @ Faas ard 4 caaqa fai aaa & ad a, Prafetian aera fran aif : 1. ae org fafafese ara 8 fe ate ate faaras aat 4 fige ef % oe are} ret feet coef cet enfire wat at aM | 2. We wer ate aerate at Sat rae are Moria after at caaqa amet fafafeaa aca gan & | sade wei i arava at 8% 2 (a) Fat 1 ) Fat 2 ©@ 13 2a @) atiade18. (b) 2and 3 only (©) Land 3only (@) 1,2and3 14. Consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister, 2. ‘The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha, Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) Lonly (>) 2only (©) Both Land 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 VGYH-U-FGT (9- Consider the following statements : 1, A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give hishher assent. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) land 2only 15. 16. A) Which of the following isfare the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha ? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2, To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers 3. To impeach the President of India Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) Land2 (b) 2only (© 1and3 (@) 3only With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements : 1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2 The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) lonly () 2only (c) Both land 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 217, frafefaaa seri n fran fare : 18. VGYH-U-FGT Lowa a eed ok oa aT aioe wrt a ae & wa after & fie ana Ht ag A aoat am 8 sata 8 1 2 uM % afer & agen, ara a Heraaard ae Tara 3 a 8, Wa ae ween fiat saat fig feet ot getter He aide sail i ahaa wet A? (a) Fam ) Fame © 13h 2a @ ad17a2 ana & snare ge ond fet & aad 9, Prefafad saat 7 fran Fife : 1. feet mete ater & fee, va ae fH veal ag ardatie ari aa diet rar a, woes (884a) ae eT | 2. feet aot & faeg, va di ae wig ater rh @, vere (Hae) ae ee | 3. we fh cewam cafe (afer aress. Wear) sifter-geot (wat arizt) fe aret a tg are Fate FO} fare areht (fdterae) et wart & | aide aati isha wht? 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Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to Participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India. 2. According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a), Lonly () 2only 20. (© Both 1 and 2 (@ Neither 1 nor 2 18. With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements : 1, Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. 2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company. 3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (@) Land 2only (b) 2and 3 only (© land 8 only @ 1,2and3 VGYH-U-FGT (11-A) Mission, consider the following statements : 1 2. 3. Private and public hospitals must adopt it. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately. It has seamless portability across the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) (b) (©) @ Jand 2 only Bonly 1and 3 only 1,2and3 With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements i As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix. ‘There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party. The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings. ‘The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1and 8 only (b) 1,2and3 (©) Sand 4 only (@) 2and 4 only21. frafafad weet # sat um, #2 sit area aateaee tht ar walftes wept arte wae? (@) STE ) 9 () TT @ 7 pit eet “Com mere sore” a, fret arr Gat ar ardent 8 aden sik gears fee aa &, aa store ten 8? 1 tts fan sree 2, Raa a am serra 3. fast tea art are fee ge ar va ae ae oe AAT: (@) Farah ) Fat 23K 3 (© Faaiaks @ 1233 ofgan apfier fl frafetad sic Haat US, Fe et Hee H aac WEA? (a) ae faeethear ) aa orate (ae ster @) ae ateet 22, ‘aftr ana St cifeeter a (ar) Peaferfiar afta 4a fara om a Fifi gE 8? (a) wa (bo) fe © tr (a) Gag VGYH-U-FGT 25. frafafaa gat x fran Fife ; Brae de 1, WT aT — gare ferret 2 tae — 3S femes 3. tate — fafteen fete ‘aefe gei # atecava wa gifts RE? (@) 132 ) Fae 2 ( 13i3 @ Faas 26, saa Baran F garg 33 aren weg “fede” we. te a feifeifiad fa fea aa 8 aia 8? (@) ai qaerarria ae & oe at (bo) Sad abt ae wa wr fra 8 ares ae ben () wre A at att onftar & a (eit aie after) & ora ar 8a @ wea arn & apt aad aa frraferfian eat a fran aifire : saa fecfinerr afateer afar wafeerr sade i @ fet dtr oremfer & are ard 82 (a) Fam 1,295 ) Fae 12,394 (©) Fat 343i 5 @ 12,3485 (12-A)21. Among the following crops, which one is the | 25, most important anthropogenic squrce of both methane and nitrous oxide ? (a) Cotton (b) Rice (©) Sugareane (d) Wheat 22. “System of Rice Intensification” of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in: 1. Reduced seed requirement 2. Reduced methane production 3. Reduced electricity consumption Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) Land2only (b) 2and 3 only (©) 1and 3 only @ 1,2and3 23. .Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert ? 27. (a) Lake Victoria () Lake Faguibine (©) Lake Oguta (@ Lake Volta 24. Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ? (a) Cauvery (b) Manjira (© . Pennar (@ Tungabhadra VGYH-U-FGT (13-A) Consider the following pairs : Peak Mountains 1, Nameha Barwa — Garhwal Himalaya 2. NandaDevi © — Kumaon Himalaya 3. Nokrek — Sikkim Himalaya Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? (a) land2 (b) only (©) 1and3 (@ 3only ‘The term “Levant” often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions ? (a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores (b) Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco (©) Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa (d) The entire coastal areas of ‘Mediterranean Sea Consider the following countries : 1. Azerbaijan 2. Kyrgyzstan 3. ‘Tajikistan 4. Turkmenistan 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan ? (a) 1,2and5 only () 1,2,3and4 only (©) 3,4and5only @ 1,2,3,4and528. Ha & aah #, Aefefad sedi oe faen| si. fefeted when Ae: Fife, 1. Aarange gety yatta aia 8 1 Toots 2. arrange H ete ater & | 2 a 3. aa At area aeadl arqarsit F Aree, 3. fesftatax wrpfers e4 H dtat 4. una 4, act gear err a arse on eaeg a ea wd 1 cone #8 ea, sitaahd Rea deni sabe sort 8 a8 wet eo mwa me? (a) Fae 1,23i 3 (b) Fae 1,23 4 ee © *rasehs () Fae 2, 33h 4 @) 1,2,33m4 (©) Waar 133tt4 29, sat tend #, ad ar aad cian fr are hee @ 1,2,33R4 wa a8? (@) Waar a ven TEAST (b) 9a Re ar qaT FeaTeT 32, 34 30% eat a, Pafeted seat x fra (©) Yond we a1 geen TaRTST fare: (@) Jeng Her aI Ga Tears 1. 34 30 steht & afte om ed a aiegt Ream ax aaa & | a0: COR aae 2. 98 gover #, saterda snatta amare wba att ora Feah Baad & | 1 Seay | — oe 3. 9a 3-0 feet fame gra oienferd eh At 2. tr area | — fearact see wa waite go ams = a a. agen ver Be vftentera fat aan & | 4. Fees vit — aftrerng sade oer i ata ai B27 suede gi Hi fara at ies # 2 (@) Fac istee ere us st ) Fae 23h 3 (b) Far aaa © wate © Farishs @ what ar @ 123%3 VGYH-U-FGT (14-A)28. With reference to India, consider the following | 31, Consider the following : statements : 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths. 15 SDE 2. Monazite contains thorium. 2 CoWIN 3. Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India. 3. DigiLocker 4. In India, Government bodies only can process or export monazite. (he SOURSHAS Which of the statements given above are Which of the above are built on top of correct ? open-source digital platforms ? (a) 1,2and3only (b) 1,2and 4 only (©) 3and4only (b) 2,3and4 only (@) 1,2,3and4 (a) land 2only (© 1,8.and 4 only 29, In the northern hemisphere, the longest day @ 1,2)3and4 of the year normally occurs in the : (a) First half of the month of June (b) Second half of the month of June 82, With reference to Web 30, consider the (c) _ First half of the month of July following statements : id) Second halt gf tie radeeniotaaly, 1, Web 3-0 technology enables people to in ita. 80. Consider the following pairs : Sepenlabee yn a Wetland /Lake (Deeation! 2. In Web 30 world, there can be stern Woes hagas blockchain based social networks. 2. Renuka Wetland — Himachal Pradesh 3. Web 3:0 is operated by users collectively a dbesogar take 20 rather than a corporation. 4. Sasthamkotta — Tamil Nadu Which of the statements given above are Lake correct? How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (a) Land 2 only (a) Only one pair (b) 2and3 only (b) Only two pairs (©) Only three pairs (@ All four pairs (a) 1,2and3 (©) Land 3 only VGYH-U-FGT (15-A)33. VGYH-U-FGT “ieee, Far % &I HF (oftware as a Service (SaaS)” & aH 4, farafefiar aerii a rae Fifa: 1. SaaS mardi, wale SITS a aeeh maaan Ruffta ax aie & aa i weena a aaa | 2 SaaS wate, ah ae aftral (siterger feargds) & mean & agi wisi aH ues a aad 8 | 3. seg, tizia sik aa Ha Saas % eT @1 aide seri i ata ad f2 (a) Farah ) Far 23h 3 (© ta 133 @ 1,23R3 . 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Sara afesie afete ext aah & aide aur da wh f > @) Fa ak 2 (b) Fac 29% 3 © Fast 3 @ 1,23m3VGYH-U-FGT With reference to “Software as a Service (SaaS)", consider the following statements : 1. SaaS buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields. 2 SaaS users can access their data through their mobile devices. 8. Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail are forms of SaaS. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1and2only (bo) 2and3 only (©) 1and3only @ 1,2and3 Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the “Fractional Orbital Bombardment System” often talked about in media ? @ space “to counter. the asteroid approaching the Earth and explode it in space. (>) A spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions. (©) A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth. (@ A spacecraft moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface, ‘A hypersonic missile is launched into |” 37. (17-A) Which one of the following is the context in which the term “qubit” is mentioned ? (a) Cloud Services (>) Quantum Computing (© Visible Light Communication Technologies (@) Wireless Communication Technologies Consider the following communication technologies : 1. Closed-cireuit Television 2. Radio Frequency Identification 3. Wireless Local Area Network Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies ? (a) Land 2only (b) and 3 only (©) Land 3only (@) 1,2and3 Consider the following statements : 1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues. 2. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces. 3. Biofilms can _ exhibit resistance. Which of the statements given above are correct ? antibiotic (a) Land 2only (b) 2and3 only (©) Land 8 only (@) 1,2and338. 39. 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Samet At amd faeger et wah 1 1. yaa dat & or 8 sea ge are a ‘agen Yfeat san afta et awa e | 8 feu Re ar weir aR Bet TTR BAA: (a) Fat 12,435 (b) Fae 2, 35,6397 (©) Fae 1,3, 4,699 7 @) 1,2,3,4,5,6 39788. Consider the following statements in respect | 40. If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the of probiotics : Earth, which of the following are the possible 1. Probiotics are made of both bacteria and ats 28 eae ‘yeast. ia) tie cepitiacad ta pekinese eats 1. GPS and navigation systems could fail. foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut. 2, Tsunamis could occur at equatorial 3. Probiotics help in the digestion of milk regions. sugars. Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Power grids could be damaged. correct ? (@) 1only 4, Intense auroras could occur over much (b) 2only of the Earth, (©) lands 5. Forest fires could take place over much (@) 2and3 of the planet. 6. Orbits of the satellites could be 39. In the context of vaccines manufactured to ‘aaa prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the eee 7. Shortwave radio communication of the 1. The Serum Institute of India produced Liege tigre olne fecaeas OL COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform. bedntereupted. 2. Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector based platform. 3. COVAXIN is an inactivated pathogen based vaceine. Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1,2,4and5only Which of the statements given above are correct ? () 2,8,5,6and 7 only (a) land 2only () -2and 3 only © 1,8,4,6.and 7 only (©) land only @-13eds @) 1,2,3,4,5,6and7 VGYH-U-FGT (19-A)VGYH-U-FGT a1. “Geary aifag gan (wengte tae tax)” st fafa 2a % scnta sraaa & fem feu me aart fi Fenr pom 8, a8? (a) sqaure det & node qa ffir sata >) “sear oRada & sinigfia Qa” a ee (fam) © “swag vite x dam wy sta satire” % sais afi (@) aan we vale arise sik fava da ga daftia sit faeritia asta . eafefiad seri ot fran sifag : 1 “aeary aye (@ aemgie yy)” ww siya tema de 2 at as Teak en a sea fear FH Ha ec 2 ot Fe wer 8 | 2, sata sat wh 3 sag aie A ‘unfiert 4 wa afeae vect “EP100" 31H a 3. EP100, Saf qatar # wavaca at Sta act a see apm cell #1 ura wet BE wireraiorrat agri & fere frag sah ‘aaheat a ara ara 8 | 4. #o unde duet EPio0 A Azer & 1 5. sinigia Sat wit “siete area” aT ‘afer @ | aude wedi fata alt 2 (@) 12,435 ) Fas 1,334 © Faa 2,338 5 @ 1,2,3,4 395 (20-A) 43, “a aan att ToreReaca ae gua we %, dl ifgaa & ondafiet gee act At ore aH aah & 1” feafetan 4 @ angyfiat an eta we or sre sar et aah ey a sfafafe we 8? (a) sigue % ca am H ant sae, waa saan ait area anftiet #e # | (b) Maret @ ae cise sree aren @, fora a aa, wereach (aeeftiong), agra (fees), vail, adtgy ait erent wedged & | (© sigyftat sraag ager afk yar exter aa cat H aerate Prardt € 1 @ sea cer art asi sit disei & sities at srasitfta ax at & 1 WHO ®% ag mam femfiéet & aad a, frfeifiad seri a farere shifsre : 1. PMy, 1 24-47 AEA 15 pg/m? & safer él wen afte sik PM, a atftes HET 5 pg/m? & safer ae ae fee | 2. feet aff, sip sqm & sean ae wfeage titan & di aa & | 3. PMyy SHS % Hay wl TUT Hl TH TATE Hwee at eae | 4. ag 9 safe sige on at ae at wad 2 | sade wait Hata aft £2 @ 133m4 (b) Fat 1st 4 © 2334 (@) Fa 1she41. “Climate Action Tracker” which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a: (a) ) © (@) Database created by coalition of research organisations Wing of “International Panel of Climate Change” Committee under “United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change” Agency promoted and financed by United Nations Environment: Programme and World Bank 42. Consider the following statements : 1 “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them. ‘The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EP100”. EP100 brings together ~—_leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and inereasing competitiveness. while delivering on emission reduction goals. Some Indian companies are members of EP100. ‘The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the “Under? Coalition”. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1,2,4and5 (b) 1,8.and4 only (©) 2,3and5only @ = 1,2,3,4and5 VGYH-U-FGT 43, “If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys.” Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement ? (a) ‘The water cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff, subsoil percolation and evaporation. (b) Algae form the nutrient base upon which fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles and mammals thrive. (©) Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining sedimentation balance and soil stabilization. (d) Aquatic plants absorb heavy metals and excess nutrients. 44, In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the _ following statements : 1 The 24-hour mean of PM,,, should not exceed 15 yg/m® and annual mean of PM,,, should not exceed 5 jg/m*. In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of inclement weather. PM, can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream. Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1,3and4 (b) Land 4 only (©) 2,8and4 (@) Land 2 only (21-A)45. what arent § sfecfsa “qed” } act 46, 47. VGYH-U-FGT 4, frafetian seri a fran Sify : 1 WeUH FaHe | 2. we pe fererh ar dai For 2 | 3. sacl ane & fearer ft aeredt Ff sah afer ea a Sei A art 8 | sage sari i aaa wel BE 2 (@) Fara ) Fa 3 @ 132 @ 233 victoire Guat aay H, freer ent thre Shas fo aga ares aan 2, freafetr ari fran Fife : 1, sah age a sa otk aoe & agait & wa, SH wre wl vale wc Ra, ‘aftaira fire a aera @ | 2. yaa aa ort a fee ot orem oy wt ea & fore seer fear ar aaa | 3. gaa aft aici ar gHdamr (derefaein) HT FI Jeg FATT GT AHA F | 4. wd aft agai an wetter a, far tiversa te seas fire, sari & fre feat oT aa? | sade sari i ata ad 82 (@) 133 &) 23iR4 © 134 @ 233 Praferfisa #3 ear walt af 82 (a) tiesa wert () fear ares (o) yafaer (@) marge orate 48, frafofad # aaa, aggieaaitinéterer grey 49. (22-A) #? 1, AERIS 2. sheng (tr) 3. wat (Fret) 4, faufter ara (aeitat) 5, er (see) 6. Tee ata faq gz a weir ax at sex gfe: (@) Farisss ) Fae 1,3,53i 6 © *ar 24,536 @ 1,2,4,53i6 frefefan feafial 4 a fea wm a “tate henfreht (areas Saritertshi)” At arc ere & 2 (@) afred vere fiftat (=e foe) ‘wert wer safest ar sain an aa-fiaior anaht an ferara © We ta} aawihenin % foe at A Tear Far @) wanted ait F sine qysit & fae ‘wan-aitent (arec fers) Tes aT ) “Fravarét Tait” Peat fare fareara 8 2 (@) ye ok alge ai i afi gfe amr daha () agafrea: eaiafta geil ar war ax serait ar eer (© wet dat Fay aa ar go @) waa ai ak wad aad wt oaa Sat =r er45. With reference to “Gucchi” sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements : 1. It isa fungus. 2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas. 3. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India. ‘Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) lonly (b) 3only (©) land2 (@) Qand3 46. With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements : i % Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties. Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage. Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products. Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) (b) © (da) land 2and4 and 4 2and3 47. Which of the following is not a bird ? (@) (b) © @ \VGYH-U-FGT Golden Mahseer Indian Nightjar Spoonbill White Ibis (23-A) Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants ? 1. Alfalfa 2. Amaranth 3. Chickpea 4. Clover 5. Purslane (Kulfa) 6 Spinach Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1,8.and4only (6) 1,8,5.and6 only (©) 2,4,5.and6only @ 1,2,4,5and6 “Biorock technology” is talked about in which one of the following situations ? f@) (b) © @ ‘The (a) (b) © @ Restoration of damaged coral reefs Development of building materials using plant residues Identification of + areas_—sfor exploration/extraction of shale gas Providing salt licks for wild animals in forests/protected areas “Miyawaki method” is well known for Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas Development of _ gardens genetically modified flora using Creation of mini forests in urban areas Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces51. VGYH-U-FGT ana aoe safeties 1919 4, vida acer ard “smefira (fiped)” site “siatta (gierwe)” fara & sinfa afé my 1 Preafefaa Hae “oreftra” fara a are 8 2 1, 3a See 2, tarde came 3. HRT 4 fee ate fu ge ar wei er ae ge GAT @) 123i3 ) 2,334 © 1,334 @ 1,234 meareretty sre Hag “orm” fine fafese sea a? (a) Tera (o) faa © ary @) efrar frafefiaa crac Sarat ox fran sifsre : 1. att gar ae 2. Sin ag ae 3. ue faerd ate safe #2 an re wd & wa ofa eT a Fer mgs a? (a) 132 ) Faw @ 133 @ a3 (24-A) 54. fra fe & vendi & aif, feafofan eri & fran Afi : 1. Sffar an 4 sida farrell sft are 1G sia feared gra aafira eee a | 2, Far Staaten wet & fare st a wer tam ae a, 3a ae afte atm fs oret art feat ait a fea & are area ef BETA HT | sade seri 4 stra adh 82 2 (a) Fam ) Fam 2 © 139i 2a @ am1aae ane sitters & rad a, freferttsn qeciai ve faare Afar ; 1 Afar 2. aftfiredds 3. SagrrTT 4. Bates re side i ava a a B > (@) 1,23%3 ) Fae 23th 4 © 1334 @) 2,33451. VGYH-U-FGT In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects ? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1,2and3 (b) 2,3and4 @ 1,8and4 (@ 1,2and4 In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to: (@) Clothing (b) Coins (© Ornaments (a) Weapons Consider the following freedom fighters : 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2, Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party ? (a) Land2 (b) only © ands (d) 3only (25-A) With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements : 1, The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States, 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) only (b) only (©) Both Land 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts : 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4, Trishashtilakshana Mahepurana Which of the above are Jaina texts ? (a) 1,2and3 (b) 2and 4 only ©) 1,8and4 @ 2,8and456. unde sfaere & aa H, feted aa a fran aif : 87. VGYH-U-FGT erfires maf fam ey FoF Te 1. ana — fg 2. Ream — a3 for 3. aap — awe faga sede Gail # a feat am wei gifera #2 (a) We tga ae (b) Far HT © aaa @ with a andi sftera aa #, erfefiad wer a fran aifire : 1 FRG vee Hitt aR seTEH fart & aster H gar | 2. sresé feet & asa i, ua iter arent fees aa an year sit sa ae waa oe fear | 3. qenefiegree wie @ om aq & we sad-aet am sari ey a eK Tat at | sade perdi i ated adi 88 2 (@) 132 ) Fam2 © 133 @) Faas 58, unde efter & aed a, fates Fa a (26-A) “genera” Feard 2 2 (@) ae arnt (bo) weit () wre gece @ we . anda eae aa i, frafetisd wert a fran Fifa : 1. Sa cet 3 et ada eet Fi oaafe erest mom A om ah me ant Spaeftaiiter ents fer 1 2. weet 2 sega a dom werd 3 titan at ots fear at 1 38. Sis fee efter ae 3 agra a fer ama %& um sfaiie & ue a of me wee & ue cate aed eaita A safe wert i ated att 2 (a) Fae 13k 2 ) Fae 23k 3 © Fairs @ 1,233 wie orien % agar, frafataa i aaa whe? 1 aif ds % viomsey a of ce a eam a | 2. Sige ae anf & det a a oa argh ak 1 am at or A | 3, a oh ga ar afte aa eh A tet AR wa fin a, daa ga at afte a Ba a argh we fra a aude wari data wh Be (@) Fae 13h 2 ) Far 23 3 © Far isits @ 1,23R356. With reference to Indian history, consider the 57. VGYH-U-FGT following pairs : Historical person Known as 1. Aryadeva — Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga — Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni © — Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (a) None of the pairs (b) Only one pair (© Only two pairs (@ Allthree pairs With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements : 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khali. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one ‘Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. 3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are ‘correct ? (a) 1and2 (b) 2only (©) 1and3 (@) 3only 58. (27-A) With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran” ? (a) Arab merchants (b) Qalandars (©) Persian calligraphists (a) Sayyids With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements : 1. The Dutch _ established —_ their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. 2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. 3. The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1and2only (>) 2and 3 only (© land 3only (@) 1,2and3 According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct ? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2, Ifa female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free. 3. If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master’s son, Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land 2only (6) 2and 3 only (©) Land 3 only @) 1,2and361. frfatad seri a fran Afi ; 64. “te até eq (BBY % GRY 4, feafefan F 1. US Bete fied ged apr fe ht gare Sra war ae 82 She ae fe 1. RBI TR BBB I Vat ea 2 1 (External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)) 2. BBB, Areas are da & areal areft HT ot ara era wag wT # | wr & fare aeglt wea 2 | Seay ee eg cae teem gett nie eat t eaat t? ote hia atensit a fear we @) %aa 132 ag amt ) Fara 23h 3 is © waists RS Se Os @ 1,233 (a) Fa 13h 2 62, fran edt a Rear fae: Opa saa ashi 1 ors © Fat isies 3 faaree vee @ 1,233 4. fg aide 4 8 fart om dh & eases oT Serio wk? @ Fa IT 65, tfatia as & aa 9, frafeted set 0) Fata faran sifare : © Farad @ aia 1. Mf ats at tad & feu aed ar fara 2, vftadta ai- 63. fefefiaa seri x fran sAifire : en ow 1. ana 4, ane amatuer wsifeal (fe Yen Gis) ues fied de oo 2. Sftadh & farm agent a fares aise faftatia et @ 1 a aed gf site Sadi a ae 2 ICRA aA & arf aM are amafrafer (S398) At ar yer ae | Wie wm fers fates drt 2 | 3. Pe ae sedi peri a atacand adh 8 2 i ares werd Hatt a Gas 1 (a) Fat 13ik 2 () Fae 2 (b) Fae 23h 3 (@) *aaisns (0 teat @ 1,233 @ aihiade VGYH-U-FGT (28-A)61. VGYH-U-FGT Consider the following statements : 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs). 3. Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the currency risk associated with ECBs, Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1and2only (b) 2and3 only (©) 1and8 only @ 1,2and3 Consider the following States : Andhra Pradesh Kerala Himachal Pradesh |. Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States ? (a) Only one State (b) Only two States (©) Only three States (@) All four States Rep Consider the following statements : 1. In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by Reserve Bank of In 2. The rating agency popularly known as ICRA is a public limited company. 3. Brickwork Ratings is an Indian credit rating agency. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1and2only (b) 2and3only (©) Land 3only @) 1,2and3 (29-A) 64. With reference to the ‘Banks Board Bureau (BBBY, which of the following statements are correct ? 1. The Governor of RBI is the Chairman of BBB. 2. BBB recommends for the selection of heads for Public Sector Banks. 3. BBB helps the Public Sector Banks in developing strategies and capital raising plans. Select the correct answer using the code given below : (@) Land 2only (b) and 3 only (©) land 3 only @) 1,2and3 With reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements : 1. As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lower rate of interest. 2, The option to convert to equity affords the bondholder a degree of indexation to rising consumer prices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (@) lonly (b) 2only (©) Both 1 and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 266. frafatzn x fran fife : 1 2. 3. ure sadct fan de (err PRR Fai FH) waarea shanties fra sare (Frereet cries ayia foie) wae ae der (ie ssiteR afar) ona sam 8 a fraevierar weet 2 2 (@) (b) © @ Baa 1 ak 2 a 3 Fae 20K 3 123i 3 67. frafaten seri 1 fran Hifi : 1. 5. wea & aa § fea fees Hh aad ao a agdh onioraeonsit Fa uw ce? | fram a Aga aeeeha ase ‘wont % are eta @ | freer a antler free eco aft Faerstt % ara gah wht site Fata ae am a a gett wa aa @ faa At er am art ait fer fattaa aii 3 afere Rafat at cavefifa fear? 1 feesaia 4 a waite seem e-tat Bae fram He | sade weit # ata wh 2 (a) () © @ VGYH-U-FGT 2a 4 3a 5 1,334 1st 2 63s. wie 4, fefafed i a areata a Pata ax ina feat sare wa & fee sarah & 2 (a) Satter are feet (b) aa wae Sa (©) facta fee oft free vite, (@) edi oad a (30-A) ahha aha (NFTs) & Bey 4, Prefer afar : 1: 2. 3. (Non-Fungible Tokens mer 7 fra a sift vfticftel & otha fred (fefieet fase) st gar aaa & 1 3 oa fecinite cha & ot fet watts 4 frome € 1 war, Irae %, STIR aT fafa fea ST waa 8 oth gatere saan arise o-27 % mem & eq 4 get feet on aeaT al sade wert tata adi @ 2 (a) Fact 132 b) Fae 23h 3 © Fai sits @ 1,233 freaferaa gait ox Pram fife FET 187 1 wer — tar 2 midterm = Hea weet 3. foam — sven 4. te — odeng sade F 8 fart an at atte ae F 2 (a) Fae GH TH ) Fae at aH (© saa de ar (@) ait art aaider wing: 68. In India, which one of the following is oir a ‘ responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation ? 1, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above ? land2 oy, 69. (b) Sonly (©) 2and3only @ = 1,2and3 67. Consider the following statements : 1, Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system. 3. Vietnam’s economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports. 70. 4. For a long time Vietnam's low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers. 5. Vietnam has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (@) 2and4 (b) 3and5 (© 1,8and4 (dd) land2 VGYH-U-FGT (31-A) @ (b) © @ Department of Consumer Affairs Expenditure Management Commission Financial Stability and Development Couneil Reserve Bank of India With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements : x ‘They enable the digital representation of physical assets. They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain. ‘They can be traded or exchanged at equivalency and therefore can be used asa medium of commercial transactions. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1and2only (b) 2and 3 only (©) land 3 only (@) 1,2and3 Consider the following pairs : Reservoirs States 1. Ghataprabha — Telangana 2. Gandhi Sagar — Madhya Pradesh 3. Indira Sagar — Andhra Pradesh 4. Maithon — Chhattisgarh How many pairs given above are not correctly matched ? (@) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (©) Only three pairs (@) Allfour pairsph 72. 73. VGYH-U-FGT ara 4, feafefaa 4 ata us, a aefal 7 fart amen fram %, sheitfie frardi, gare, dott sik arradt & fava Gf qeensit at denier wm 8? (a) Soe wiferh araterr (>) sem dacs sit state came faa ©) Fae @) wa aed safe gee sore ‘ana 4, saan fave F714 (Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)) # aT ft & ? 1. CCO NRA wean 4 stan wiferh ar waa tia & | 2 7 ag arene de % fer A wafe ar attest rat 8 1 3. 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It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas. 4, It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1,2and3 (b) Band 4 only (©) Land 2only @) 1,2and4 78. Ifa particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it ? (a) This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people. (b) This would create a local self-governing body in that area. (c) This would convert that area into a Union Territory. (d) The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State. VGYH-U-FGT (33- 4. 15. 76. A) Consider the following statements : 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization. 2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) only () 2only (c) Both 1and2 (@)_ Neither 1 nor 2 Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986? (a) Central Water Commission (>) Central Ground Water Board (©) Central Ground Water Authority (@) National Water Development Agency With reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements : 1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision. 2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year. 3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? 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Jaugada — Madhya Pradesh 4. Kalsi — Karnataka How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (@) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (©) Only three pairs @ ~All four pairs 92. Consider the following pairs : King Dynasty 1. Nannuka = — Chandela 2. Jayashakti — Paramara 3. Nagabhata II — Gurjara-Pratihara 4. Bhoja — Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (@) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (© Only three pairs @ All four pairs 93. Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct ? (@) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture. (b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets. (© Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic, (@) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational. VGYH-U-FGT (41-A) “Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by ‘Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of : (a) Akbar (») Humayun (© Shahjahan (@) Aurangzeb ‘The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja? (a) The best means of salvation was devotion. (b) Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative. (©) Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss. (@) Salvation was to be obtained through meditation. The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ? 1, Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines, 2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni. 8. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan, Select the correct answer using the code given below : (@) Land 2only (b) 2and 3 only (© land only @ = 1,2and3VGYH-U-FGT 97, frafefaa wert A ata we, aa atk F B aan st 1 aiftersi A after ar wate aia 8 2 (a) aout a wafawta sepiat (cect) & tetera eh & | ) a ait af ok or HT Se Set F | © atk 4 sfren- Foust & ae a act #1 @) awh a erst gr at aa it a wart @ 1 Prafafad seri 1 fran fife : 1. Wager (arnféaea), arra-Pffa BF & fara, wei a ates a ae € 1 2 Boe afeas stegi & ween, yaresannh (aietfera) & frat # arr ara @ 1 3. Fo after sari & yg, it waa H at wa %, apa & feu sranfira & | aude wat i aaa’ wh 88? @) Faat1 ) Fa 3 @ 132 @) 233 (42- A) frafefad seit x fran sii; DNA areaifén farmer soared Bt waa @ 2 a. feet oer at oot A ary at sree art & fae 2, war feet are sonfeat ate fear art & fara 3. saepa arene # sraifea seh at oer anata ear & fre sade seri i saa adi 88 2 aaa 1 waa 3 132 2a 3 (a) (b) © @ . Prafefiad a fren fife :97. Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body ? body from ‘They protect the environmental allergens. (b) ‘They alleviate the body's pain and inflammation, (©) They act as immunosuppressants in the body. (@) They protect the body from the diseases caused by pathogens. 98. Consider the following statements : 1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature. 2. Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used in the manufacture of some cosmetics. 3. Nanoparticles of some commercial products which enter the environment are unsafe for humans, Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) Lonly (b) 3only (© land2 @ = 2and3 VGYH-U-FGT 100. (43-A) Consider the following statements : DNA Bareoding can be a tool to : 1. assess the age of a plant or animal. 2. distinguish among species that look alike. 3. identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1only (b) 8 only (©) 1and2 @ 2and3 Consider the following - 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Exeess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain ? (@) 1,2and3 (b) 2and4 only (© 4only @ = 1,8and4SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK wel om & fee ae VGYH-U-FGT (44-A)SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK wel am & fer ae VGYH-U-FGT (45-A)SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK wel wm & fore are VGYH-U-FGT (48-A)SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK wel warn & fore ae VGYH-U-FGT (47-A)DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO T.B.C. : VGYH-U-FGT Test Booklet Series TEST BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES PAPER -I INSTRUCTIONS 9. 10. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT ‘THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC. IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET. 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Gi) If candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer eve ‘answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question. iii) If question is loft blank, ic., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question. ‘one of the given DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO ward: spel a Ral wan we Year SSS MOTE VGYH-U-FGT (48-A)