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DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO 1 www.visionias.in Vision 1asConsider the following statements with reference to the Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): 1. PAHs are regularly monitored under the National Ait Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP). 2. Stubble burning contributes to the release of PAHS. 3. Some PAHs are classified as carcinogenic. 4. PAHs can contaminate food during both processing and cooking stages. How many of the statements given above are correct? (@) Only one () Only two (© Only three (@ All four Consider the following statements regarding Self-Respect Movernent: 1. It was started by TM. Nair and P. ‘Tyagaraja. 2. Equal rights for women and the exclusion of the caste system were the main demands of the movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@ Lonly (b) 2 only (©) Both | and 2 @ Neither 1 nor 2 3. With reference to the types of glacial and desert landforms, consider the following statements 1. Moraines and drumlins are erosional landforms formed by glaciers 2. Zeugens and ventifacts are desert landforms sculpted by wind erosion Eskers and kames are erosional landforms created by desert environments. 4. Playas and bajadas are depositional landforms characteristic of glacial ‘environments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2only (©) 2,3, and 4 only (@) Land 4 only Consider the following resolutions: 1. Resolution supporting the annexation of Upper Burma, 2. Resolution demanding reduction in the ‘expenditure on the Army. Resolution demanding criminalization of infant mariage and enforced ‘widowhood How many of the above were adopted by the INC in its first session held in Bombay in 18852 (@) Only one () Only wo (©) Allthree @ None Vision 1AWith reference to 69th Constitution Amendment Act of 1991, consider the following statements: 1, Iereated a metropolitan council and an executive couneil for Delhi 2. Under Article 239AA, Chief Minister is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. 3, Lieutenant Governor is empowered to promulgate ordinances when the assembly is dissolved or suspended, How many of the slatements above is/are comect? (@) Only one ©) Only two © Allthree @ None Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) are reciprocal agreements between two countries to promote and protect foreign private investments in each other's territories. India is negotiating BITs with trade partners to boost the inflow of FDI. In this context, consider the following features: 1. Enterprise based definition of investment 2. Non-discriminatory treatment through due process 3. National treatment and protections against expropriation 4, Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism How many of the above are the key features of Model BIT 20167 (a) Only one (&) Only two. (©) Only three @ All four 7 Which one of the following best describes the term "Agnibaan" as seen in the news? (@) It is a government initiative focused on forest conservation and biodiversity protection (b) It is a digital literacy program aimed at bridging the digital divide in rural areas. (©) Itis a new class of telescope introduced to study solar flares. (@) It is a space launch vehicle developed for deploying satellites into orbit. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Evolutionary rescue involves genetic changes within the population, favoring traits that improve survival and reproduction, Statement II: Evolutionary rescue occurs when a population adapts rapidly to environmental change, _ preventing extinction, Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (@) Both Statement-I and Statement-Il_ are correct and Statement-Il is the correct ‘explanation for Statement-l (b) Both Statement-l and Statement-II_ are correct and Statement-ll is not the correct explanation for Statement-1 (©) Statement is correct Statement-Il is incorrect (d) Statementel is incorrect but Statementell is comrect Vision 1A10. LL Consider the following statements regarding 2 WTO's declaration on global electronic commerce: 1. It was adopted at the WTO's 13th Ministerial Conference that took place in March 2024 in the United Arab Emirates 2. Under this, WTO members agreed to discontinue their current practice of not imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? @) Lonly (b) 2only (©) Both 1 and 2 @ Neither 1 nor 2 B. Consider the following statements regarding election of Member of Parliament: 1. Single transferable vote means electors ccan vote for any number of candidates in order of their preference, 2, The Rajya Sabha polls have a system of 14 ‘open ballot in which each party MLA shows his or her marked ballots to the Chairman before they are put into the ballot box. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) Tonly (&) only (©) Both 1 and 2 @ Neither I nor 2 ‘The terms chlorpyrifos, fipronil and atrazine were recently seen in the news. They are (@) Pesticides (b) Antibiotics (©) Fertilizers @ Colouring dyes The term 'Panda Diplomacy’ is recently seen in news in context of: (@) Chinese govemment gifts or loans of ‘endemic pandas to other countries as @ symbol of soft diplomacy (b) Chinese government's loan giving policy to bankrupt countries at high interest rates (©) Chinese government's port creation policy in island countries of South-China sea (@) Chinese government's rail connectivity project in Central Asian countries Which ofthe following isnot included in the assets of the Reserve Bank of India? (@) Foreign Currency Assets (©) Loans and Advances (©) Gold Coin and Bullion (d) Curreney in circulation Consider the following: "He created a powerful modern army under the Savoyard General Benoit de Boigne, but towards the end of his life his unilateral peace with the East India Company at the Treaty of Salbai did much to undermine ‘Maratha unity and created the conditions for the final Company victory over the Marathas nine years after his death”. Which of the following prominent personality has been described in the passage given above? (a) Tukoji Holkar (b) Mahadji Seindia (©) Nana Phadnavis (@) Raghunath Rao Vision 1A16. 17. With reference to Revamped Rashtriya 18, Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, consider the following statements: 1. The objective of the scheme is to develop the governance capabilities of the panchayats to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2, Itisa Central Sector Scheme. 3. ‘The period of operation of the scheme is in between 2022-23 to 2025-26. How many of the statements given above are correct? 19. (@) Only one (b) Only two (©) All three @ None Consider the following pairs: ISRO Aim Initiative 1. Bhoonidhi Provides high-resolution satellite images and ‘thematic maps 2. Bhuvan + Mapping land dogradation using remote sensing and GIS 3.VEDAS Platform for storing, accessing, and visualizing satelite data Which of the pairs given above isiare correctly matched? (@) 1,2and3 (b) Land 2 only (©) 3 only (a) 2only Consider the following species: 1, Komodo Dragon 2. Honey Bee 20. 3. Stick Insect 4. Pangolin How many of the above-given species exhibit parthenogenesis? (@) Only one () Only two (© Only three (@) All four “The Bangalore Principles’, recently seen in news, are related to (@) Principles to regulate the Generative Al (6) Ways to manage urban floods (©) Deliberations on macroeconomic stability (@) Important judicial values With reference tothe value of ‘Sovercignty’ expressed in the Preamble, consider the following statements: 1. A statis ‘Sovereign’ where there resides within itself © supreme and absolute power acknowledging no superior. 2. India's membership of Commonwealth of Nations and United Nations does not constitute a limitation on her sovereignty. Indian Constitution explicitly specifies that sovereign authority lies with the people of India How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (©) Only two (©) Allthree (@ None In the context of sustainable development, the term "Clydebank Declaration" is often seen in the news. Its related to (@) Aviation sector (8) Shipping sector (© Livestock sector (@ Wetlands Vision 1A2. 2. Consider the following statements regarding the seismic waves: 1. Most of the shaking and damage from an earthquake is due tothe Rayleigh wave. 2. Love waves are the fastest surface waves and move the ground fiom side to side. 3, Pewaves take the form of sound waves \when they enter the atmosphere 4, Scwaves create troughs and crests in the sateril through which they pass. How many statements given above are correct? (@) Only one (b) Only two (©) Only three (@) All four Consider the following statements about Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): 1. ART encompasses medical procedures used primarily to address infertility 2, In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the only technique considered under ART 3. In India, there is no age limit for the In- vitro fertilization treatment 4, All artificial insemination procedures require the extraction of eggs from the female body How many of the statements given above are correct? (@) Only one (b) Only two (©) Only three (@) All four 2. 24, Consider the following statements regarding the Distriet Central Co-operative Bank «wcc): 1. DCCBs are registered under the provisions of the State Cooperative Societies Act of the State concerned, 2. The Reserve Bank of India regulates and supervises the banking functions of District Central Cooperative Banks (DccBs). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2only (©) Both 1 and2 (@ Neither | nor 2 Consider the following statements regarding wildfires: Statement-I: Heat domes created by high- pressure systems significantly increase the risk of wildfires. Statement-Il; Wildfires are more likely to ‘occur and spread under high-pressure systems due to rising air ses creating updrafts that fan the flames. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (@) Both Statement-l and Statement are correct and Statementll is the correct explanation for Statement (©) Both Statement-l and Statement are correct and Statement-II is not the ‘correct explanation for Statement (©) Statements is correct but Statement-Il is incorrect (A) Statement-1 is incorrect but Statement-II is correct Vision 1A26. Consider the following statements regarding 2. Project PRAYAS: 1. It is a collaboration between the United Nations Population Fund and NITI Aayog. 2. It seeks to facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and ‘mobility of people, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) Tonly (b) only (©) Both 1 and 2 @ Neither I nor 2 28, Consider the following pairs: Key Legistative Associated Act Feature 1. Local + Indian Councils Representation Act, 1892 2, Representation to: Indian Councils Indians inthe councils Act, 1909 3,Direct Election + Government of 29, India Act, 1919 How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? (@) Only one (b) Only two (©) Allthree @ None Consider the following statements with reference to Indian AgriStack: 1. It aims to create a unified platform for farmers to provide them end-to-end services across the agriculture food value chain, 2. Each farmer will be assigned a unique Farmer ID linked to the individual's ‘Aadhaar ID. 3. The ownership of data in Agri Stack remains vested with the Central Government, How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only wo (©) All three (@) None Consider the following pairs GI Tagged product Location 1. Sannam Chilli Meghalaya 2. Kai Chutney Odisha 3. Ramban Anardana Jammu and Kashmir How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched? (@) Only one (b) Only two: (© allthree (@ None Consider the following birds: 1. Wood sandpiper 2. Bluethroat 3. Amur Faleon How many of the above birds are known for long-distance migration? (a) Only one (b) Only wo (©) Allthree (@ None Vision 1A30. 3 32. Which Article of the Constitution of India 33, safeguards one's Right to be Forgotten? (@) Article 19 (b) Article 21 (©) Article 22 (@ Article 14 Satyagraha Gita and Uttar Satyagraha Gita the first major Sanskrit work published from Burope was written by (@) Pandita Kshama Devi Rao (b) Mahatma Gandhi 34, (©) Lala Lajpat Rai (@ Sister Nivedita Consider the following statements regarding silk industry in India: 1. India is the largest producer of raw silk in the world 2. Mulberry silk constitutes nearly 70 percent of the total silk produced in India, 35, 3. Central Silk Board (CSB) is a statutory body established to promote the silk industry. How many of the above statements are comect? (@) Only one () Only two (©) Allthree @ None With reference to the Electronic Soil (eSoil) technology in agriculture, consider the following statements: 1. It has been developed by researchers from the Indian Institute of Soil Science. 2. It is an environmentally friendly substrate 3. Itis designed for traditional soil farming aswell as soilless farming like hydroponic farming, How many of the statements given above are correct? (@) Only one (b) Only wo (©) Allthree (d) None In the context of climate change, consider the following statements regarding the Green Rising initiative: 1. It is an initiative of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, 2. It aims to create a green wall along the borders of tropical deserts to prevent land degradation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2only (©) Both 1 and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Consider the following crops: 1. Nigerseed 2. Groundnut 3. Jowar 4. Quinoa 5. Moong, For how many of the crops given above does the Government of India announce the ‘Minimum Support Price (MSP)? (a) Only two (®) Only three (©) Only four @ All five Vision 1A36. 37. Consider the following statements regarding the geomorphic movements: 1. Mudflows occur frequently on the slopes of erupting or recently erupted volcanoes. 2. Debris avalanche is the characteristic of without humid regions with or vegetation cover 3. No geomorphic agents like running water, glaciers, wind, waves, and currents do not participate in the process of mass movements How many statements given above are correct? (@) Only one (b) Only two (©) All three (4) None With reference to ‘Minerals Security Partnership’ (MSP), consider the following statement: 1. Wis an UK-led parmership to secure supply chains of critical minerals, aimed at reducing dependency on China, 2. India is one of the founding members of the partnership 3. AIL G7 members are part of MSP How many of the above statements islare comect? (@) Only one (©) Only wo (©) Allthree (@ None 38, 39, Consider the following statements about the ‘Chahalgani system: 1. The Chahalgani system was created to build trust among Turkish nobles. 2. During the regime of Balban, the Chahalgani acquired domination on the affairs of the state so much so that even the ruler could not deny them, 3. Chahalgani officials were primarily responsible for maintaining law and onder. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) Allthree (@) None The muthiya system was introduced to finance which of the following movements? (2) Non co-operation movement () Civil disobedience movement (©) Quit India movement (@) Swadeshi movement In the context of bad loans, arrange the following in the increasing order of risk: 1. Substandard Asset 2. Doubtful Asset 3. Loss Asset 4. ‘Special Menton Account Select the correct answer using the code given below. (4123 (b) 2-1-4-3 (© 1234 @ 1-423 Vision 1Aal. 4a. 43. 10 Which of the following illustrates the 44 Directive Principles of State Policy in action? 1, Enactment of Criminal Procedure Code 2. Establishment of Khadi and Village Board 3. Nationalisation of 14 banks in 1969 How many of the above is/are corre (a) Only one (b) Only two, (©) All three @ None Consider the following statements: 1. Procedural juste refers to the impartiality of the procedures that are used to frame a law. 2. Substantive justice refers to the faimess ofthe outcome of laws, policies and decisions. 3. Right-based justice is seen as procedural justice whereas need-based justice is seen as substantive justice. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (@) Only one () Only two (©) All three (@) None 46. Which of the following is an example of a cryptic coloration adaptation? (a) The bright colors of @ poison dart frog warming predators of its toxicity. (b) ‘The ability of a chameleon to change its skin color to match its surroundings. (©) The long neck of a giraffe allowing it to reach high foliage, (@ The sharp spines of a cactus deterring herbivores from feeding on it. Consider the following: 39th amendment 42nd amendment 52nd amendment ‘97th amendment 5. 99th amendment How many of the constitutional amendments mentioned above have been struck down fullyipartly for their violation of the basic structure doctrine? (@) Only wo (b) Only three (©) Only four (@) Only five Which of the following best describes the "Doctrine of Harmonious Construction’? (a) Provisions of the statute should not be interpreted in isolation but as @ whole, so as to remove any inconsistency or repugnancy. (b) the courts will not help the person who sleeps over their rights but help those ‘who are aware of their rights. (©) that a person, entitled to a right or privilege, is free to waive that right or privilege (@ when two pieces of legislation have a conflict between them and when are applied to the ye facts but they produce different outcomes or results. In the context of ancient Indian history, the term ‘Kshirapa! refers to which of the following? (@) A philosophical challenged the traditional rituals of the movement that Vedic religion, (b) An ancient manuseript that details the art of governance and statecraft. (©) The ttle was given to regional governors under the Kushan and Saka dynasties. (@) A form of ancient Indian martial art practised by the warrior class. Vision 1as47. 48. 49. a The term A23a, seen in the news recently, is aan (a) Iceberg (b) Invasive species © (@) Asteroid Computer virus, Which of the following best describes Pigovian Tax? (@) It is the tax levied on a market transaction that creates a negative externality (&) It is tax levied on the net gains in the stock market (©) Itis a tax levied to prevent the dumping of goods. (@) It is the tax imposed on unexpected SI profits in a particular sector. Consider the following statements regarding Delhi Sultanate: 1. The four-centred arch was introduced by Tughlags in India 2. The Khalji period witnessed a new type of stone masonry called headers and stretchers in which stones were laid in two different courses. 3. Construction of tombs in an octagonal plan first emerged during Balban's reign How many of the statements given above are 52. correct? (@) Only one () Only wo (© All three (@) None Consider the following statements regarding reservations for Other Backward Castes (OBCS) 1. The states can prepare their own list of socially and educationally backward classes. 2. Al the states have provisions for OBC reservations, 3. OBCs have political reservations in state legislatures. How many statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (© Allthree (@ None Consider the following statements regarding unique Aranmula Kannadi art: 1. It is a unique art of making handerafted mirrors that come without glass. 2. It is the first art form in India to be granted a Geographical Indication (G1) Tag attributed to the state of Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Lonly (b) 2only (© Both 1 and2 @ Neither | nor 2 ‘The "HeLa cells, is recently seen in the (@) type of bacteria (b) stem cells found in bone marrow (©) human cancer cells (d) red blood cell Vision 1as53. 54, 2 With reference to the term " Dasyus " in Rig Vedie period history, which one of the following statements is correct? (@) Dasyus were considered as highly respected scholars and were integral to the Aryan communities (b) They were primarily agriculturalists who contributed to the Vedie society through farming. (©) Dasyus were often deseribed as enemics of the Aryans and had conflicts over land and resourees. @ They were often associated with servitude or slavery and could be owned by individuals or temples, Consider the following statements: 1. There is no provision in the constitution barring judges from becoming members of a political party 2. ‘The Memorandum of Procedure which guides the appointment of judges bars members having political affiliations from becoming judges. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? @ Lonly () 2only (©) Both | and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to the Smart Food Grain Storage System (SAFEETY) technology, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to enhance the efficiency and traceability of grain storage using advanced features such as a barcoding system. 2. It was developed by the Society for Applied — Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) under MeitY’s guidance. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?” (a) only (b) 2 only (©) Both | and 2 @ Neither I nor 2 87. Consider the following pairs: River/Basin Drains to 1. Congo Indian Ocean 2. Yangtze Atlantic ocean 3. Nile Red sea How many pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) Only one. (©) Only two (©) All three (@) None Consider the following pairs Silsitah Associates 1. Chisti + Sheikh Muinuddin 2.Suhrawardi Sheikh Abdul 3. Qadiriya Shihabuddin 4, Nagshbandiya =: Khwaja Bahauddin How many paits given above are correctly matched? {a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (© Only thre pairs (@ All four pairs In the context of eco-friendly measures in India, consider the following statements regarding the rating and certification initiative ‘NEST: 1. It seeks to promote sustainable and eco- friendly constructions in the domestic housing sector. 2. It has been launched by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Lonly (b) 2only (©) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Vision 1as59. 60. ol. 3B Consider the following cases: 2. Walking on the ground Movement of a eyelist on a circular path, ‘Movement of planets around the sun Writing on a piece of paper ‘The force of friction plays a direct role in the movement in how many of the above cases? (@) Only one (b) Only two (©) Only three @ All four Consider the following statements about Mughal painting: 1. The Mughal emperor Akbar established a Tasvir production of paintings. 2. ‘The Mughal style offered almost three- dimensional figures and created optical Khana to promote the reality 3. Princes of the House of Timur’ is an important painting from the Akbar period, How many of the statements given above are correct? (@ Only one () Only two (© Allthree (@) None Consider the following pairs: Digestive Enzyme Helps Breakdown 1, Amylase Carbohydrates 2. Lipase 2 Fats 3. Maltase Protein How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) Only one (b) Only two (© Allthree (@ None With reference to methane hydrate, consider the following statements: 1. It is an unconventional source of natural as 2. It can be found in onshore deposits in the permafiost. 3. The Krishna-Godavari basin is one of the largest reserves of it. How many statements given above are correct? (@) Only one (b) Only two (©) Allthree (d) None “Indian Society of Oriental Ai organization to revive ancient art traditions of India was founded by (a) Rabindranath Tagore (b) Gaganendranath Tagore (©) Nandalal Bose (@) Devi Prasad Rey Choudhary Consider the following countries: 1. Bangladesh 2. Bhutan 3. Nepal 4. Thailand 5. Maldives How many of the countries mentioned above are the members of both, SAARC and BIMSTEC? (a) Only two (b) Only three (©) Only four (@) All five Vision 1as66. 67. 4 Consider the following: 1. Chikungunya 2. Dengue Snakebite envenoming 4. Malaria 5. Rabies Which of the above diseases are categorised as Neglected Tropical Diseases by WHO? (@ 1,2and 5 only (b) 1.2.3 and 5 only (©) 3,4and 5 only @ 1,2,3,4and 5 The slogan of 'Remove Poverty’ or 'Garibi Hatao' has been associated with which of the following Five Year Plans? (@) Second (b) Third © Fifth (@ Seventh, Consider the following statements regarding chemical industry 1. India is among top five chemical exporters ofthe world 2. Speciality chemicals like dyes and pigments, polymers, surfactants, textile chemicals ete. account for more than 40% of Indian chemical export basket. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? @) Lonly () 2only (©) Both | and 2 (@ Neither 1 nor 2 69, 70. Which of the following factors affect individual demand for a consumer good? 1. Income of the consumer 2. Price of the consumer good 3. Price of substitute goods 4, Want of the consumer Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) Only one (b) Only wo © Only three @) All four In the context of climate change, consider the following statements regarding ALTERRA 1. It is an investment vehicle for climate change that aims to mobilize 5 tuillion dollars by 2030. 2. It is exclusively dedicated to energy transition activities. 3. It was launched by the World Bank and International Energy Agency. How many of the above statements are correct? (@) Only one (6) Only wo (©) Allthree (d) None Who among the following was known as Gandhi of Indian Architecture and the Architect of the Poor? (a) Laurie Baker (b) Edwin Lutyens (©) Herbert Baker (@) Balkrishna Doshi Vision 1asa. n. 2B. 4. 15 Which of the following Nawab of Bengal ‘was associated with "Black Hole Tragedy"? (a) Murshid Quli Khan (b) Alivardi Khan (©) Siraj-Ud-Daulah @ Mir-Qasim Consider the following statements regarding AMRIT (Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology) 1, It -uses nano-scale iron oxy-hydroxide, which selectively removes arsenic when water is passed through it. 2. Ithas been developed by Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) Lonly (b) 2 only (©) Both | and 2 (@ Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following is the closest star that can be seen with the naked eye in the ‘Northern Hemisphere? (@) Proxima Centauri (b) Polaris (©) Bamard (@ Sirius In the context of modern Indian history, consider the following statements with reference to the Chittagong armoury raid: 1, The raid was carried out in the name of Indian Republican Army, Chittagong. 2. It was planned and organised by Rash Behari Bose. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) Lonly (b) only (©) Both 1 and 2 @ Neither 1 nor 2 16. With reference to foreign law firms in India and their regulation, consider the following statements: 1. Foreign law firms are the firms those are based outside India. 2. According to Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules, foreign law firms can practice in India if registered with the BCI and authorized to practice law in their home ‘countries Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) Lonly () only (©) Both | and 2 @ Neither | nor2 Consider the following statements: 1. These settlements are fragmented into several units. Such segmentation is often motivated by social factors Panna, Para and Nagala are some of the local names of such settlements Which of the settlement types is described in the above statements? (a) Dispersed settlement (©) Clustered Settlement (©) Hamleted settlement (d) Semi-clustered settlement Vision 1as71. 78. 16 Consider the following statements regarding offshore wind energy production: 1, Kerala and Karnataka have been identified by the central government for the exploitation of offshore wind energy. The cost per MW for offshore turbines is lower compared to onshore wind turbines, 3. National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) will serve as the nodal agency, responsible for supervising the advancement of offshore wind energy initiatives in India How many of the above statements are correct? (@) Only one () Only two (© Allthree (@ None Consider the following statements about princely states in India during the partition of India: 1. The Muslim League and the Congress were against the division of India into small principalities of different sizes. Hyderabad accession to India occurred through military action while Junagarh was integrated into India after a plebiscite 3. Manipur was the first Indian princely state to hold an election based on universal adult franchise How many of the above given statements are correct? (@) Only one (b) Only two (©) All three (@) None 79, Ivis an ecological principle which states that Within a species of warm-blooded animals, individuals living in warmer, more humid environments tend 0 have darker pigmentation (coloration) than those living in cooler, drier environments. The principle is based on the idea that darker pigmentation provides better protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation and helps regulate. body temperature in warmer climates. The above description is about which of the following cvo-geographical rules? (@) Haldane’ rule (©) Gloger’s rule (©) Bergmann’s rule (d) Allen's rule Consider the following statements: Statement I: Cheques and Demand Drafts are types of negotiable instruments, Statement II: A negotiable instrument is a signed document that promises a payment to a specified person or assignee. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement and Statement-II are correct and Statementll is the correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Both Statement and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I (©) Statement is correct Statement-Il_ is incorrect (d) Statementel incorrect but Statementell is correct, Vision 1assi. 82. 83. v7 Consider the following statements regarding Project Tiger: 1. Project Tiger was launched in 1973 to ensure the survival and maintenance of the tiger population in their natural habitats by creating dedicated Tiger Reserves, Currently, India has more than 50 Tiger Reserves, 3. India is the first country to have achieved the target of doubling the tiger population under Tx2, How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two, (©) Allthree @ None With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: Famous Ancient Place Present State 1. Shuktimati + Bihar 2. Kampilya Maharashtra 3, Viratanagara + Uttar Pradesh How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) Only one (b) Only two, (©) All three (@ None Consider the following statements regarding tahs in India: 1, Asiatic cheetahs were declared extinet in India in 1952. The Asiatic Cheetahs are listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. 3. All the cheetahs rel hhave been put in Kuno National Park only. How many of the above statements are correct?” (@) Only one (b) Only two (©) All three (@ None sd to India so far 84. as, The term “Selvas” often heard in the news corresponds to which of the following regions? (a) Dense rainforests of the Amazon Basin (b) Vast savannas of Sub-Saharan Africa (©) Deserts of the Middle East and North Africa (d) Taigas and boreal forests of Norther Eurasia Recently a bill passed by the Parliament establishes a committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and a Cabinet Minister nominated by the PM to appoint an Election Commissioner. Which of the following appointments are also. made by this committee? 1, Central Vigilance Commissioner 2. Director of Central Bureau Of Investigation 3. Chief Information Commissioner 4. Lokpal Select the correct answer using the code given below. (@) Land 4 only (b) 2and 3 only (©) Jonly (@) 1,3and4 only India is a republican polity by virtue of which of the following reason? (a) There is Universal Adult Franchise. (©) There are no hereditary elements in our polity (©) There is an elected Parliament and its representatives elect the head of government from among themselves, (@) The constitution ensures fundamental ‘human rights Vision 1as87. 88, 18 The "Schengen Zone’, is recently seen in the news, is a Zone related to: (a) @ passportfree travel and borderless zone in Europe (b) an economic region comprising European countries that has a Free Trade Agreement between them (©) an economic and geographic region comprising European Union countries that use the Euro as. their national currency (@ a terttorial disputed region between UK and other EU countries Consider the following statements regarding the behavioural aspects of monkeys: 1, All monkeys are arboreal (tree-dwelling) and use their prehensile tails for grasping objects. Howler monkeys which is known for their loud calls are naturally found in North-east India, 3. All monkeys are social animals that live in groups with complex hierarchies How many of the statements given above are correct? (@) Only one () Only two (©) All three @ None Consider the following statements regarding the Director General of Civil Aviation (psi OA): 1. It is a statutory regulatory body governing safety aspects of civil aviation in India, 2. It co-ordinates all regulatory functions with International Civil Aviation Organisation 3. It can issue commercial pilot licenses for locally trained pilots. How many statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only wo (©) Allthree (@) None Consider the following statements: 1. While the Electoral Bonds Scheme sought to ensure anonymity for the donor, the lectoral trusts under the Electoral Trusts Scheme are required to report the contributions to the Election ‘Commission of India. 2. While the Electoral Bonds Schemes has been struck down by the Supreme Court, Electoral Trusts ae still active Which of the following statements given above islare not corect? @ 1 only () 2only (©) Both t and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Vision 1asa. 92. 93. 19 Consider the following statements regarding intraguild predation 1. It is the positive interaction between different predator species where one species helps the other to hunt prey more effectively. 2. It can lead to an increase in the populations of both predator species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) Lonly (b) 2 only (©) Both 1 and 2 @ Neither I nor 2 In medieval Indian history, '‘Sarrals! were: (@) Military commanders in charge of safeguarding the kingdom's frontiers (b) Agricultural experts specializing in crop rotation and irrigation techniques (©) Money changers who played a crucial role in the economic activities (@ Skilled craftsmanship in pottery and metalwork artisans known for their With reference to the Social Progress Index (SPI) released in. India. for States and Districts, consider the following statements: 1, The SPI is a multi-dimensional index developed by NITI Aayog 2. ‘The assessment is done under three critical dimensions of social progress comprising Health, Education and ‘Standard of Living. 3, The SPI score, assigned to states and districts, falls within a range from 010 1 How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two: (©) Allthree @) None 98, With reference to the ANUVADINI, ‘consider the following statements: 1. It is an Al-driven tool developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training, 2. It supports all the language included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, It supports only text-based input for ‘generating summaries and answering ‘questions, How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only wo © Allthree (d) None Consider the following statements regarding the Arctic Couneil 1. It was established in 1996 through the Ottawa Declaration 2. ‘The Council's chairmanship rotates among its eight member states, with each slate holding the position for a three-year term Which of the following statements given above isare not correct? (@) Lonly () 2only (©) Both | and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Vision 1as96. 97. 20 Consider the following statements regarding cash management bills (CMBs): 1. These are capital market instruments introduced by the Government of India in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India 2. CMBs have the generic character of Treasury Bills. 3. CMBs are eligible as Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) securities. How many of the above statements. are comeet? (@) Only one () Only two ©) All three @ None Consider the following statements regarding Core Investment Companies (CICS): 1, A Systemically Important Core Investment Company (CIC-ND-SI) is a specialised NBFC with an asset size of above Rs 100 crore. 2, All CICs have to register with the regulating authority mandatorily. 3. CICS are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). How many of the above statements. are correct? (@ Only one () Only two (©) All three (@) None 98, Consider the following statements regarding the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB): 1. PNGRB is a statutory body constituted under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 2. The board has been mandated to ensure an uninterrupted and adequate supply of petroleum and natural gas in all parts of the eountry. 3. Itis also working on blending hydrogen with natural gas to transport green hydrogen. How many of the above statements are correct? (@) Only one (©) Only two (©) Allthree (@ None Consider the following pairs Population Population Trends Pyramid 1. Expansive: High mortality rate and Pyramid high fertility rate 2. Stationary + Low mortality rate and Pyramid low fertility rate 3.Constrictive Low mortality rate with Pyramid constant fertility ate Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (@) J only (©) 2and3 only (©) 1and3 only (@ 1,2and3 Vision 1as100. 2 In the context of macroeconomics, which of the following situations best describes skewflation? (a) ‘The prices of goods and services rising and falling repeatedly within a short span of time (b) The prices of a single commodity or a set of commodities rise while the overall level remains stable pri (©) ‘The process of items shrinking in size or quantity while the prices remain the @ ‘There is inflation in the economy for a sustained petiod of time but the rate of inflation is decreasing, Vision 1as