1. Consider the following statements about 4.

Consider the following statements about

the Law Commission of India: reservations in public services in India:
1. The Charter Act of 1833 set up India’s 1. The state government is not bound to
First Law Commission under the make reservations and the citizens
Chairmanship of Lord Macaulay. cannot claim reservations in public
2. After independence, the Law services as a Fundamental Right.
Commissions in India have been
2. If the states wish to provide
constituted through the Acts of the
reservations in the promotion to the
Parliament.
members of the Scheduled Castes and
3. The Reports of the Law Commissions
the Scheduled Tribes, then the states
are advisory in nature.
have to collect quantifiable data
Which of the statements given above
showing inadequacy of representation
is/are correct?
of that class in public services.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statement given above
(b) 2 and 3 only
is/are correct?
(c) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Detention orders under the Jammu and
Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978, can be (d) Neither 1 nor 2
passed against a person on which of the
following grounds? 5. The Election Commission of India and the
1. Hampering or obstructing the security Indian Institute of Technology – Madras
of the state. are working in collaboration to develop a
2. Disturbing the maintenance of the new technology, which will enable the
public order. voters to cast their votes from different
3. To prevent smuggling of liquor or cities, without going to their designated
timber. polling booths in their home
Select the correct answer using the code constituencies. With reference to this
given below: development, consider the following
(a) 1 and 2 only statements:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. The technology will enable one-way
(c) 1 and 3 only voting under a controlled environment
(d) 1, 2 and 3 by using the Blockchain technology.
2. Voter identification and authorization
3. Consider the following statements about would be done via the Election
the Kuno National Park: Registration Officer Network (ERO
1. The Kuno National Park is located in Net), via secure biometrics and
Madhya Pradesh. webcam.
2. It has been selected as a possible site 3. Upon establishing a voter’s identity,
for the implementation of the Asiatic the Blockchain-enabled system would
Lion Reintroduction Project, as well as generate a “smart contract” or a
the Cheetah Reintroduction in India personalized e-ballot.
Project.
Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above correct?
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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6. Which of the following statements about 2. It can effectively reduce the emission
the One Way Electronically Transmitted of methane.
Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) is/are 3. In rice fields, methanotrophs are
correct? active near the roots or the soil-water
1. The ETPBS transmits the postal ballot interfaces.
from the returning officer to the Select the correct answer using the code
service voters, electronically by a
given below:
series of security protocol.
(a) 2 and 3 only
2. The service voter, after casting his
vote, sends the postal ballot to the (b) 1 and 2 only
respective returning officer through a (c) 1 and 3 only
registered e-mail. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Upon receipt of the postal ballot, the
returning officer validates the receipt 9. Which of the following statements is/are
by a series of QR codes with that of correct about the Bengal Florican?
the transmitted system.
1. It is also known as the Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code Bustard.
given below:
2. It is endemic to the Indian sub-
(a) 2 and 3 only
continent.
(b) 1 only
3. It is Least Concern on the IUCN Red
(c) 1 and 3 only
List.
(d) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
7. Which of the following statements is/are
(a) 1 only
correct about the Convention on the
(b) 1 and 2 only
Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild
Animals (CMS)? (c) 2 and 3 only
1. It is an international treaty that aims (d) 1, 2 and 3
to conserve terrestrial, marine and
avian migratory species throughout 10. Consider the following statements about
their range. the International Maritime Organization
2. It is also known as the Bonn (IMO):
Convention. 1. It is a specialized agency of the United
3. Its Appendix I covers migratory Nations.
species that require international co- 2. It bears the responsibility for the
operation.
prevention of marine and atmospheric
Select the correct answer using the code pollution by the ships.
given below:
3. It is a global standard-setting
(a) 2 only
authority for the safety, security and
(b) 1 and 3 only environmental performance of
(c) 1 and 2 only international shipping.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
8. Which of the following statements are (a) 1 only
correct about Methanotrophs?
(b) 1 and 2 only
1. It metabolizes and converts methane
(c) 2 and 3 only
into carbon-dioxide.
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11. Consider the following statements about 2. The Plan will revive the stalled two-
air corridors with Central Asia: state talks between the Israelis and
1. This is the first ever proposal of its the Palestinians.
kind to boost trade and economic 3. It seeks to enlarge Gaza and connect
engagement. the strip with the West Bank through
2. It will include regular cargo flights a tunnel.
with special clearing and customs Which of the statements given above
facilities to expedite the movement of is/are correct?
goods, especially fresh fruits and (a) 1 only
other agricultural produce. (b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above (c) 2 and 3 only
is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 15. Consider the following statements about
(c) Both 1 and 2 the East Asia Summit (EAS):

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is a regional forum based on the

12. The Lucknow Declaration, recently in the
news, is related to the affairs of which of
the following?
(a) India and ASEAN
(b) India and BRICS
(c) India and China
(d) India and Africa
13. Which of the following statements best
describes the term “Operation Vanilla”?
(a) Affiliation of the island nations of
Seychelles, Madagascar, Reunion,
Mauritius, Comoros and Mayotte in
the Indian Ocean to promote tourism.
(b) It seeks to stabilize the supply of
fruits and flowers.
(c) Humanitarian assistance and disaster
relief provided to the cyclone hit
Madagascar.
ASEAN Plus Six mechanism with 16
countries only.
2. The first EAS Conference on Maritime
Security Co-operation was organized
in New Delhi in 2015.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
16. Consider the following statements about
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal on
the Motor Vehicles Agreement (BBIN
MVA):
1. Only Bangladesh, India and Nepal
have ratified the Agreement.
2. The New Development Bank (NDB)
has been providing technical, advisory
and financial support.

(d) None of the above. Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
14. Consider the following statements about
(b) 2 only
the West Asia Peace Plan:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is unveiled by the United Nations
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(UN).

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17. Consider the following statements about 20. ‘Deinotheriumindicum’, which has been
the Refugee Convention, 1951: in the news, is related to which of the
1. It contains the principle of ‘Non- following?
refoulement’, which prevents the (a) An extinct ancient elephant species.
states from sending back the refugees
(b) A critically endangered animal
to persecution in their home
countries. species.
2. The Convention gives the definition of (c) An invasive plant species.
“refugees”. (d) A vulnerable rodent species.
3. India has joined the Refugee
Convention, 1951.
21. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above
1. The Sixth Schedule to the
is/are correct?
Constitution provides for 10
(a) 1 only
Autonomous District Councils in 4
(b) 1 and 2 only
states.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. Each Autonomous District has a
(d) 1, 2 and 3
District Council, consisting of 30
elected members.
18. Consider the following statements:
3. The District Councils have the power
1. Rabies, Nipah, Corona, Ebola and
Hanta are all viruses carried by bats to codify the customary laws that deal
that are capable of causing serious with the civil matters.
disease in the humans. Which of the statements given above
2. Bats host more zoonotic viruses per is/are correct?
species, vis a vis any other mammal, (a) 1 and 2only
including rodents.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 22. Which of the following statements is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct about the Deposit Insurance and
Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC)?
19. Which of the following statements is/are 1. It was established for the purpose of
correct? providing insurance of deposits and
1. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is the first guaranteeing of credit facilities.
ever visit to a star. 2. All commercial and co-operative
2. ISRO’s Aditya-L1 shall be the closest banks are covered under it.
human-made object that has ever
3. Each depositor in a bank is insured
gone to the Sun.
up to a maximum of Rupees Five
3. ESA’s PUNCH Mission aims to track
the solar wind and the coronal mass Lakhs for both principal and interest
ejections. amount.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below: given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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23. With reference to river Mahadayi (The 2. It was an industrial town of the
Mandovi river), consider the following Harappan culture.
statements: 3. The site of Lothal was the only port-
1. It passes through the Bhimgad town of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Wildlife Sanctuary. 4. Joint burial was found in Lothal.
2. It is a west flowing river that
Which of the statements given above are
originates in the Eastern Ghats.
correct?
3. It joins with river Zuari at a common
(a) 1 and 2 only
creek to form the Mormugao harbour.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (c) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 27. Which of the following crops was/were
(d) 1, 2 and 3 cultivated in the Indus Valley
Civilization?
24. Which of the following countries are the 1. Pea
members of both SAARC and BIMSTEC? 2. Wheat
1. Myanmar 3. Millet
2. Maldives Select the correct answer using the code
3. India given below:
4. Pakistan (a) 1 only
5. Bangladesh (b) 2 and 3 only
6. Nepal (c) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below:
(a) 3, 5 and 6 only 28. During the reign of which of the following
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only rulers, Vasco da Gama landed in India?
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only (a) Sikandar Lodhi
(d) 3, 4, 5 and 6 only (b) Akbar
(c) Shah Jahan
25. Consider the following pairs: (d) Firoz Shah Tuglaq
Sun Temple Associated River
1. Modhera Falgu 29. Which of the following statements is/are
2. Konark Chandrabhaga correct?
3. Dakshinaarka Pushpavati 1. As a defence against attacks by the
Mongols, Firuz Shah Tughluq built a
Which of the pairs given above is/are
fortified city at Siri, near the Qutb
correctly matched?
Minar.
(a) 2 only
2. Firuz Shah Tughluq abandoned the
(b) 3 only
Daulatabad city.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2 and 3 given below:
(a) 1 only
26. With reference to Lothal, a Harappan site,
(b) 2 only
consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Lothal was located along the Bhogava
River in the Gulf of Kachchh. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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30. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. In India, all the operating nuclear
power reactors are Pressurized Heavy
Water Reactors (PHWRs).
2. Kudankulam and Kalpakkam Nuclear
Power Plants are situated in Tamil
Nadu.
3. India is a member of the Nuclear
Suppliers Group (NSG).
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
31. Consider the following statements:
1. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
was established for the harmonious
development of the activities of
standardization, marking and quality
certification of goods.
2. The BIS Act provides enabling
provisions for making the hallmarking
of precious metal articles mandatory.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
32. Consider the following statements about
the ‘Mini Moon’:
1. ‘Mini Moon’ is an asteroid which has
entered into an orbit around the
Earth.
2. It will stay permanently, as its orbit is
stable.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
33. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding the ‘ACE2 receptors’?
1. ACE2 is a cellular receptor which
serves as the entry point into the
human cells.
2. The spike protein of the novel
coronavirus binds to the ACE2 cell
receptor with lesser affinity, than in
the case of SARS.
3. Diabetes and hypertension treatment
with ACE2-stimulating drugs
increases the risk of developing severe
and fatal COVID-19.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
34. Consider the following statements:
1. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is
the amount of dissolved oxygen used
by the micro-organisms in the
biological process of metabolizing
organic matter in water.
2. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is a
method of estimating how much
oxygen would be depleted from a body
of receiving water as a result of the
bacterial action.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
35. Consider the following statements about
the Negotiable Warehouse Receipts
(NWRs):
1. The Negotiable Warehouse Receipts
can be issued in both the physical
and the electronic forms.
2. Only warehouses registered with the
Warehousing Development and
Regulatory Authority can issue the
NWRs.
3. The Warehousing Development and
Regulatory Authority is a statutory
body under the Ministry of Food
Processing Industries.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

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36. Which among the following international Which of the statements given above
agencies publishes the International IP is/are correct?
Index? (a) 1 only
(a) The World Intellectual Property (b) 2 only
Organization (WIPO)
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) The Global Innovation Policy Centre
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(GIPC)
(c) The World Economic Forum (WEF)
40. Consider the following statements about
(d) The World Trade Organization (WTO)
the Solar Orbiter Mission:
1. It will be the first satellite to give close
37. Consider the following statements about
views of the Sun's Polar Regions.
the Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative:
2. It is a joint mission of NASA and the
1. It is an initiative under the UNFCCC.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
2. It will provide direct financing for the
3. It will orbit out of the plane of the
solar power projects at reduced
interest rates. solar system.

Which of the statements given above Which of the statements given above are
is/are correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

38. Consider the following statements about 41. Consider the following statements about
the Gharials: the Commonwealth:
1. They are found in India only. 1. Only those countries, which were
2. They are primarily fish eaters. ruled by the British Empire, can join
3. Both male and female gharials have a the Commonwealth.
large bulb at the tip of their snout. 2. The leaders of the member countries
Which of the statements given above meet every two years at
is/are correct? the Commonwealth Heads of
(a) 2 only Government Meeting (CHOGM).
(b) 1 and 2 only 3. A country, which ceases to be a
(c) 2 and 3 only member of the Commonwealth,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 cannot re-join it.
Which of the statements given above
39. Consider the following statements about is/are correct?
the East Asian Observatory (EAO): (a) 2 only
1. The EAO is formed by the East Asian (b) 1 and 3 only
Core Observatories Association. (c) 2 and 3 only
2. It is established for the purpose of (d) 1, 2 and 3
pursuing joint projects in astronomy
within the East Asian region.

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 .
42 Consider the following statements about Select the correct answer using the code
the Bodo tribe : given below :
1 . Bwisagu is the most important festival ( a) 1 and 2 only
of the Bodo tribe . ( b ) 1 and 3 only
2 . The traditional dance of the Bodos is (c ) 2 , 3 and 4 only
Bagu rumba . ( d ) 1 , 2 , 3 and 4
3. Bodo language has not been added to
the 8th Schedule to the Constitution .
45 . Consider the following statements about
Which of the statements given above are the Medical Termination of Pregnancy
correct ? Amendment Bill , 2020:
( a) 1 and 2 only 1 . Failure of contraception has been
( b) 2 and 3 only made one of the grounds for the
( c ) 1 and 3 only termination of pregnancy .
( d ) 1 , 2 and 3 2 . Upper limit of the termination of
pregnancy will not apply in the cases
.
43 Consider the following statements about where the termination is due to the
the Comptroller and Auditor General of diagnosis of foetal abnormalities .
India ( CAG ) : 3. Legal termination of pregnancy can be
1 . All audit reports by the CAG are done till 24 weeks’ length of
submitted to the President , who pregnancy .
makes them lay before both the Which of the statements given above are
Houses of the Parliament . correct?
2 . The state government can , by law , ( a ) 1 and 2 only
confer extra powers on the CAG . ( b ) 2 and 3 only
3. The CAG is barred by an Act of the (c ) 1 and 3 only
Parliament from further employment ( d ) 1 , 2 and 3
under the Union or the state
government , after he has ceased to
46 . Consider the following statements about
hold the office of the CAG .
the Overseas Citizens of India ( OCI ) :
Which of the statements given above
1 . They can enjoy the Fundamental
is / are correct ?
Rights of the Constitution , which are
( a) 1 and 2 only accorded to the citizens of India .
( b) 2 and 3 only 2 . The OCI cards holders enjoy multiple
( c ) 1 and 3 only entry life - long visa for visiting India
( d ) None of the above . for any purpose .
3. The OCI card holders can be
.
44 Which of the following countries come nominated on the constitutional
under the Grey List of the FATF posts .
( Financial Action Task Force ) ? Which of the statements given above
1 . Pakistan is / are correct ?
2 . Mauritius ( a) 2 only
3. North Korea ( b ) 1 and 2 only
4 . Iran (c ) 1 and 3 only
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47 . Consider the following statements about 50 . The Gond tribes are found in which of the
the Authorized Economic Operators : following states?
1 . It is a programme of the World 1 . Madhya Pradesh
Customs Organization . 2 . Maharashtra
2 . It leads to fewer examinations and 3. Andhra Pradesh
faster processing of the trade related 4 . Odisha
documents . Select the correct answer using the code
given below :
3. The Directorate General of Foreign
( a ) 1 and 2 only
Trade accords the Authorized
(b) 2 and 3 only
Economic Operators status to the
importers and the exporters . (c ) 3 and 4 only
( d ) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above
is / are correct?
51 . Which of the following states of India
( a ) 1 only
share their borders with Nepal?
( b) 1 and 2 only 1 . Uttarakhand
( c) 2 and 3 only 2 . Uttar Pradesh
( d ) 1 , 2 and 3 3. Sikkim
4 . Assam
48 . Consider the following statements about Select the correct answer using the code
the ‘Empowered Technology Group ' : given below :
1 . The Union Minister for Science and ( a ) 1 and 2 only
Technology will be the Chairman of ( b ) 2 and 3 only
this Group . (c ) 2 , 3 and 4 only
2 . It will develop an indigenization road ( d ) 1, 2 and 3 only
map for critical technologies.
52. The Nagoba Jatara festival is related to
Which of the statements given above
which of the following states ?
is / are correct ?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
( a ) 1 only
( b ) Telangana
( b) 2 only (c) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Both 1 and 2 ( d ) Assam
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2
53 . Which of the following statements is / are
49 . Which of the following statements is / are correct about B . R . Ambedkar ?
correct about Bhakta Ramadasu ? 1. Mooknayak was published by B . R .
Ambedkar .
1 . He was a composer of the Carnatic
music . 2 . He established the Bahishkrit
Hitakarini Sabha , to promote
2 . His devotional lyrics to Rama are education and socio - economic
famous in the South Indian classical improvement among the Dalits .
music as Ramadasu Keertanalu . 3. He founded the Independent Labour
Select the correct answer using the code Party .
given below: Select the correct answer using the code
( a ) 1 only given below :
( b) 2 only (a) 1 only
( b ) 2 and 3 only
( c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2
( d ) 1, 2 and 3

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54. Which of the following can be said to be 56. Consider the following statements about
the impacts of the criminalization of the Anti-Defection Law:
politics in a democracy? 1. The decision of the Speaker of the Lok
1. Improvement in the quality of law Sabha on anti-defection under the
making. Tenth Schedule is subject to the
2. Lack of independence for law approval of both the Houses of the
Parliament.
enforcement agencies.
2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, while
3. Use of muscle and money power to
deciding the cases of anti-defection
buy votes.
under the Tenth Schedule, functions
4. Erosion of trust of the voters in the
as a quasi-judicial authority.
democratic process.
3. There is no blanket ban of the judicial
Select the correct answer using the code review on the Speaker’s decision for
given below: disqualification under the Tenth
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only Schedule.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above are
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only correct?
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only

55. Consider the following statements about (c) 1 and 3 only

the Office of the Lokpal in India: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The Lokpal shall have the powers of
superintendence over the Delhi 57. Which among the following types of
Special Police Establishment and the unemployment are considered to be part
Central Vigilance Commission. of natural rate of unemployment within
an economy?
2. The administrative expenses of the
Lokpal, including all salaries, 1. Disguised unemployment
allowances and pensions, shall be 2. Structural unemployment
charged upon the Consolidated Fund 3. Under employment
of India. 4. Frictional unemployment
3. The Chairperson of the Lokpal shall Select the correct answer using the code
be appointed by the President of given below:
India, after obtaining the (a) 1 and 2 only
recommendations of a Selection (b) 2 and 4 only
Committee, headed by the Chief (c) 2 and 3 only
Justice of India. (d) 1 and 4 only
4. The Inquiry Wing of the Lokpal shall
have all the powers of a civil court.
58. The Phillips Curve deals with the
Which of the statements given above are relationship between which among the
correct? following macro-economic parameters?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) Tax rate and tax collection
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) Inflation and tax collection
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Inflation and trade balance
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59. Which among the following economic 62. Who among the following has developed
conditions are denoted by stagflation? the State Energy Efficiency Index 2019?
1. Decline in GDP growth rates (a) The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
2. Increase in the rate of inflation (b) Energy Efficiency Services Limited
3. Decrease in unemployment (EESL)
Select the correct answer using the code (c) The Ministry of Power
given below: (d) NITI Aayog
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only 63. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights
(c) 2 and 3 only on Marriage) Act, 2019 provides for which
(d) 1, 2 and 3 of the following?
1. It protects the constitutional rights of
60. Consider the following statements related married Muslim women in India.
to the present status of the coal sector in 2. It criminalizes the practice of divorce
India: through Triple Talaq.
1. India has the world's largest coal 3. It entitles the custody of the minor
reserves.
children to the husband in case of
2. In spite of being one of the largest divorce.
producers of coal, India is a net
Select the correct answer using the code
importer of coal.
given below:
3. Coal accounts for more than half of
(a) 1 and 2 only
our electricity needs.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above are
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) None of the above.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 64. Which among the following energy
(d) 1, 2 and 3 efficiency initiatives are implemented by
the Energy Efficiency Services Limited
(EESL)?
61. Consider the following statements related
to the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana 1. UJALA Scheme
Yojana (PMVVY): 2. Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY)
1. This scheme seeks to provide for 3. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat
social security in form of pension for Assessment (GRIHA)
the people who are aged 60 years and 4. Energy Conservation Building Code
above. (ECBC)
2. This scheme is operated by the Life Select the correct answer using the code
Insurance Corporation (LIC). given below:
Which of the statements given above
(a) 1 and 2 only
is/are correct?
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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65. Which among the following international Which of the pairs given above is/are
organizations publishes the "Global correctly matched?
Investment Trend Monitor" Report? (a) 1 only
(a) The World Economic Forum (WEF) (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) The UN Conference on Trade and (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Development (UNCTAD) (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) The International Monetary Fund
(IMF) 68. Consider the following pairs of NITI
(d) The World Trade Organization (WTO) Aayog's Initiatives and their objectives:
Initiative Objective
66. Consider the following statements related 1. SATH Inter-state
to the National Infrastructure Pipeline engagements through
(NIP): cultural exchanges
1. The funding of the National 2. SAMAVESH Networking of
Infrastructure Pipeline shall be done knowledge and
by the centre and the states in the research institutions
proportion of 50:50.
3. Ek Bharat Transformation in
2. The energy sector accounts for the Shreshtha education and health
highest financial allocation under the Bharat
NIP.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Which of the statements given above correctly matched?
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
69. Consider the following statements related
67. Consider the following pairs of initiatives to the Paris Convention for the Protection
under Digital India and their objectives: of Industrial Property:
Initiative Objective 1. It provides for the protection of
various types of Industrial properties,
1. MeghRaj Deliver ICT services over
such as patents, trademarks,
cloud industrial designs etc.
2. eTaal Interconnect all 2. The Convention provides for the
institutions of higher protection of flags, State emblems and
learning official signs of the States party to the
3. PRAGATI Monitor and review Paris Convention.
important programmes 3. It is administered by the World Trade
and projects Organization (WTO).
Which of the statements given above
4. DARPAN Analyze the
is/are correct?
implementation of high
(a) 1 only
priority projects of the
state (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

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70. T×2 is an ambitious tiger conservation Select the correct answer using the code
goal that was set by the governments of given below:
the 13 Tiger Range Countries to double (a) 1 and 2 only
the number of wild tigers by 2022. Which (b) 1 and 3 only
of the following countries are parties to (c) 2 and 3 only
this goal? (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Bangladesh
2. Cambodia 73. Consider the following statements about
IOD (The Indian Ocean Dipole):
3. China
1. IOD measures the differences in the
4. Indonesia sea surface temperatures between the
5. Russia western and the eastern parts of the
Select the correct answer using the code Indian Ocean.
given below: 2. A negative IOD typically leads to
above-average winter–spring rainfall
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only over parts of Australia.
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only Which of the statements given above
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only is/are correct?
(d) 1,2,3,4 and 5 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
71. Which among the following Committees
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
dealt with the modernization of the Indian
Railways?
74. Consider the following statements:
1. Rakesh Mohan Committee
1. The citizens have a fundamental right
2. Bibek Debroy Committee to assembly and peaceful
3. Sam Pitroda Committee protest which cannot be taken away
4. Kelkar Committee by an arbitrary executive action.
2. Article 19(2) of the Indian
Select the correct answer using the code
Constitution imposes reasonable
given below:
restrictions in the interests of the
(a) 1 only sovereignty and integrity of India and
(b) 1 and 2 only the security of the state only.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
72. Which among the following can be (c) Both 1 and 2
considered as examples of Off-Budget (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Financing undertaken by the
government? 75. Which of the following organizations
1. Setting up of Long Term Irrigation brings out the “Global Financial Stability
Fund (LTIF) Report” and the ‘World Economic
2. Issuance of Recapitalization Bonds Outlook’?
(a) The World Economic Forum
3. Government's guarantee on
(b) The International Monetary Fund
repayment of the Bonds issued by the
(c) The United Nations Development
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Programme
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76. Consider the following statements 79. Consider the following:
regarding the Adjusted Gross Revenue 1. The World Development Report
(AGR):
2. The World Economic Outlook
1. It is the usage and licensing fee
that the telecom operators are 3. Ease of Doing Business
charged by the Department of 4. The Global Economic Prospects
Telecommunications (DoT). Which of the above is/are published by
2. It is divided into spectrum usage the World Bank?
charges and licensing fees, pegged
(a) 1 only
between 3%-5 % and 8%,
respectively. (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
is/are correct? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
80. Consider the following statements about
(c) Both 1 and 2
the Indian Skimmer:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is an IUCN critically endangered
77. Consider the following statements species.
regarding the Global Climate Risk Index: 2. It is indigenous to the Indian sub-
1. It is released by the environmental continent.
think tank “Germanwatch”. Which of the statements given above
2. The Index analyzes the extent to is/are correct?
which the countries and the regions
(a) 1 only
have been affected by the impacts of
weather-related loss events. (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above (c) Both 1 and 2
is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
81. Which of the following statements is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
1. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a
78. Which of the following statements is/are resistance developed by bacteria,
correct regarding the BRICS Contingent viruses, fungi and parasites against
Reserve Arrangement (CRA)? antimicrobials.
1. The BRICS nations signed it as a part 2. AMR usually occurs naturally over
of the Fortaleza Declaration. time, usually through genetic
2. It aims to provide short-term liquidity changes.
support to all Asia Pacific countries
through currency swaps to help 3. The World Health Organization’s
mitigating the BoP crisis situation. initiated GLASS is a global
3. The initial total committed resources antimicrobial resistance surveillance
of the CRA shall be one hundred system.
billion US dollars. Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
given below:
(a) 2 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only
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82. Which of the following countries are the Which of the statements given above
members of the Eurasian Economic is/are correct?
Union (EAEU)? (a) 1 only
1. India
(b) 2 only
2. Pakistan
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Kyrgyzstan
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Russia
5. Kazakhstan
85. Large bushfires have ravaged Australia,
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: affecting more than 10.3 million hectares
of land. Although the fire season began
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
way back in late July 2019, it has
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
extended for longer duration. Consider
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
the following statements regarding it:
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1. Australian continent is semi-arid, it
has large expanse of grasslands,
83. Consider the following statements about
which provide readymade material for
GSAT-30:
large fires.
1. It is an Indian geostationary
telecommunication satellite developed 2. The Indian Ocean Dipole created dry
by the Indian Space Research conditions which led the bushfires.
Organization. Which of the statements given above
2. It seeks to provide services to the is/are correct?
Indian mainland and islands through (a) 1 only
the Ku-band and wide coverage
(b) 2 only
covering the Gulf countries, a large
number of Asian countries and (c) Both 1 and 2
Australia through the C-band. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 86. Which of the following statements is/are
(a) 1 only correct about the Mahayana School?
(b) 2 only 1. Mahayana attaches importance to the
(c) Both 1 and 2 role of the Bodhisattvas who delay
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 their own salvation in order to help
others to its path.
84. Consider the following statements about 2. Its scriptures are written in Pali.
the National Electric Mobility Mission Select the correct answer using the code
Plan (NEMMP) 2020:
given below:
1. It aims to achieve 6-7 million sales of
(a) 1 only
hybrid and electric vehicles by the
year 2020. (b) 2 only
2. To achieve this target, FAME India (c) Both 1 and 2
[Faster Adoption and Manufacturing (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles]
Scheme has been launched under the
Mission.

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87. Which of the following statements is/are Which of the statements given above
incorrect about the Elephanta Caves? is/are correct?
1. The Elephanta caves are located in (a) 1 only
the Gharapuri Island. (b) 2 only
2. The cave temple is dedicated to Lord (c) Both 1 and 2
Vishnu. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The cave complex has been given the
status of World Heritage by UNESCO. 91. Which of the following can said to be the
Select the correct answer using the code benefit(s) of the Transit-oriented
Development (TOD)?
given below:
1. Enhanced city’s competitiveness
(a) 2 only
2. Reduced carbon footprint
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. Resilience to disaster risks
(c) 1 and 2 only
4. Access to wider job opportunities
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
88. Which of the following statements is/are (a) 1 only
correct about the Bojjannakonda and (b) 2 and 4 only
Lingalametta sites? (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. They are the twin Buddhist (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
monasteries dating back to the 3rd
century BC. 92. Consider the following statements about
2. These sites have seen three forms of Convention C190:
Buddhism - the Theravada, the 1. It is an International Labour
Mahayana and the Vajrayana. Organization Convention related to
Select the correct answer using the code the elimination of domestic violence.
given below: 2. India has not ratified the Convention.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above
(b) 2 only is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
89. Which of the following statements is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct about the Theravada School?
93. Consider the following statements:
1. They saw Buddha as God, but not as
1. Bodo is the largest ethno-linguistic
a soul.
group of Assam that is recognized
2. They believed in Bhakti and idol
under the Sixth Schedule to the
worship.
Indian Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code
2. The Bodo Accord is a tripartite
given below: agreement, signed in 2020 to provide
(a) 1 only political and economic benefits
(b) 2 only through re-organization of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Bodoland Territorial Administrative
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 District.
Which of the statements given above
90. Consider the following statements about is/are correct?
Kalaripayattu: (a) 1 only
1. Kalaripayattu is a martial art form. (b) 2 only
2. It originated in Karnataka. (c) Both 1 and 2
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94. Consider the following statements about Which of the statements given above
NEONs: is/are correct?
1. They are computationally created (a) 1 only
world’s first artificial humans. (b) 1 and 2 only
2. They will be capable of understanding (c) 2 and 3 only
and sympathizing like real humans. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 98. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. Project Tiger is an ongoing Centrally
Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of
(b) 2 only
Environment, Forest and Climate
(c) Both 1 and 2
Change.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. M-STrIPES is a patrolling app
installed in the Tiger Reserves.
95. Which of the following events
3. The National Tiger Conservation
causes/cause smog in the atmosphere?
Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body
1. Heavy traffic under the Biological Diversity Act,
2. When the wind speeds are low 2002.
3. Temperature inversions Which of the statements given above
Select the correct answer using the code is/are correct?
given below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
99. Which of the following describes the term
96. Consider the following statements about ‘Extinction Rebellion’?
the Happy Seeder: (a) An agency of the United Nations to
1. It is a machine that can plant the reduce extinction in the wild.
wheat seed without getting jammed by (b) An international non-violent civil
the rice straw. disobedience activist movement.
2. It enables the soil to retain more (c) A global mass movement campaign for
nutrients and organic content. sustainable development of economy.
(d) The name given to the next Human
3. It is a cost-effective methodology.
Genome Project (HGP).
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
100. Consider the following statements about
(a) 1 only
the Comprehensive National Nutrition
(b) 1 and 2 only
Survey:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. This is the first-ever survey to assess
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the malnutrition burden amongst
children and adolescents in India.
97. Consider the following statements about 2. It is conducted by NITI Aayog and
the Irrawaddy Dolphin: UNICEF.
1. The Chilika Lake in India is the single Which of the statements given above is /
largest habitat of the Irrawaddy are correct?
Dolphins in the world. (a) 1 only
2. It inhabits the shallow regions of the (b) 2 only
oceans. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. Its IUCN status is Endangered. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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