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Prelims Wallah Test 2.0- 2024

Test 24: Full Length Test - 3
1. Consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are
1. The first President of independent India incorrect?
was elected by the Constituent (a) Only one
Assembly.
2. The chairman of the Committee for (b) Only two
Negotiating with States after (c) Only three
Independence was Sardar Vallabhbhai
(d) All four
Patel.
3. The constitution of India is the second
lengthiest of all the written constitutions 4. With reference to Fundamental Rights,
of the world. consider the following statements:
4. The structural part of the constitution is 1. Right to freedom of speech and
derived from the Government of India
expression.
Act of 1935 to a large extent.
How many of the above statements are 2. Right against discrimination on grounds
correct? of sex.
(a) Only one 3. Right to protect culture.
(b) Only two 4. Protection against arrest and detention.
(c) Only three
Which of the rights given above are
(d) All four
conferred on Indian citizens only?

2. With reference to the alteration of the name (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

of any state, which of the following (b) 1 and 3 only
statements is correct?
(c) 1 and 4 only
(a) It is the sole prerogative of the States.
(b) It is not considered an amendment to the (d) 1 only
Constitution under Article 368.
(c) It does not require parliamentary 5. Consider the following statements:
approval under the Constitution.
1. Specific statutory grants under Article
(d) The central authority must furnish a
valid rationale to dismiss the 275 for promoting the welfare of the
perspectives of individual states scheduled tribes is given on the
regarding the change of name. recommendation of National
Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
3. Consider the following statements: 2. Proceeds of Surchages under Article
1. Indian brand of socialism is 271 go exclusively to the centre.
‘Communistic Socialism’. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. The Indian constitution embodies the correct?
positive concept of secularism.
3. The notion of justice draws inspiration (a) 1 only
from the French Revolution. (b) 2 only
4. While the Indian constitution addresses (c) Both 1 and 2
the principle of political equality, it
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
lacks specific provisions to guarantee it.
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6. With reference to Cooperative Societies, (b) To investigate and discuss subjects in

consider the following statements: which the states or the Center and the
1. Constitution of India does not provide states have a common interest.
for the maximum number of directors of (c) To make recommendations for the
a co-operative society. better coordination of policy and action
on any subject.
2. Constitution provides for reservation of
(d) To adjudicate upon interstate water
seats on the board of every cooperative
disputes.
society to Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes only.
9. With reference to the ‘Carbon Border
3. The conduct of elections to a
Adjustment Mechanism’ consider the
cooperative society is the responsibility
of respective State Election following statements:
Commissions. 1. It is European Union’s tool to put a fair
How many of the statements given above are price on the carbon intensive goods that
incorrect?
are entering the EU.
(a) Only one
2. There is no need to pay the carbon price
(b) Only two
again if it has already been paid during
(c) All three
the production of the imported goods.
(d) None
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
7. With reference to the Election Process of
India, consider the following statements: (a) 1 only

1. The Model Code of Conduct comes (b) 2 only

immediately into effect after the (c) Both 1 and 2
announcement of the schedule of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
elections by the Election Commission of
India. 10. Consider the following regions and countries
2. The official campaign for the election in dispute:
officially ends 72 hours before polling Region Countries Involved
closes.
1. Kuril Islands Japan and China
Which of the statements given above is/are
incorrect ? 2. Limpiyadhura India and Nepal

(a) 1 only 3. Abyei Sudan and South

(b) 2 only Sudan

(c) Both 1 and 2 How many of the pairs given above are

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair
8. Which of the following is not a function of (b) Only two pairs
the Inter-State Council?
(c) All three pairs
(a) To enquire into and advise upon
disputes that may arise between states. (d) None of the pairs
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11. The term "Donanemab" sometimes Uprisings of 1781

mentioned in the news is related to which of 15. Consider the following statements:
the following?
1. Aurangzeb granted permission to the
(a) Species of plankton. French to establish a township at
(b) Exoplanet Chandernagore near Calcutta in 1673.
(c) Alzheimer's disease. 2. Masulipatnam was the first French
factory established in India.
(d) Variety of wheat.
3. Calcutta was a major French trading
center in India.
12. Consider the following countries:
Which of the statements given above are
1. United States incorrect?
2. Finland (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Norway (b) 2 and 3 only
4. European Commission (c) 2 only
How many of the above countries are the (d) All of the Above
members of Mineral Security Partnership?
(a) Only one 16. Consider the following statements:
(b) Only two 1. Dharma Sabha favoured the promotion
(c) Only three of Western education for girls.
(d) All four 2. Bharat Dharma Mahamandala’s objective
was to bring together all leaders of the
orthodox Hindu community and to work
13. “Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's approach to together for the preservation of Sanatan
teaching Sanskrit at Sanskrit College Dharma.
involved the introduction of Western
Which of the statements given above is/are
thought”. Which Western philosophers or
incorrect?
thinkers had a notable influence on his
educational reforms? (a) 1 only
(a) Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels (b) 2 only
(b) John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Sigmund Freud and Friedrich Nietzsche (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Paul Sartre
17. Who among the following is associated with
the foreign policy of “Proud Reserve”?
14. The British East India Company’s
experiment of English officers as revenue (a) Lord Lytton
farmers led to civil uprisings in which of the (b) Lord Dalhousie
following cases?
(c) Lord Hardinge
(a) The Bengal Famine of 1770
(d) Lord Ellenborough
(b) Revolt of Raja of Vizianagaram 1794
(c) The Sanyasi Rebellion of 1773
(d) The Gorakhpur, Basti and Bahraich
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18. Consider the following statements regarding 20. Consider the following pairs:
the Treaty of 1832 between the English and Education Commission Viceroy
the Amirs of Sindh:
1. Raleigh Commission Lord Irwin
1. The treaty allowed the English free
2. Sadler Commission Lord
passage through Sindh for trade and
Chelmsford
travel but prohibited the use of warships
3. Hartog Committee Lord
or transportation of war materials.
Curzon
2. English merchants were encouraged to
4. Hunter Commission Lord Ripon
settle in Sindh under the terms of the
How many of the pairs given above are
treaty.
correctly matched?
3. Tariff rates in Sindh could only be
(a) Only one
altered by the English, not the Amirs.
(b) Only two
4. The treaty confirmed old agreements
(c) Only three
and emphasized mutual cooperation.
Which of the statements given above are (d) All four
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 21. The term ‘Abaucin’, sometimes mentioned
in the news with reference to which of the
(b) 1 and 4 only following?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) A new method of carbon sequestration
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only (b) A new protocol in internet
communication
19. Consider the following events: (c) Antibiotic against disease-causing
bacteria
1. Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt
threw a bomb at the Central Legislative (d) An advanced AI algorithm for
Assembly. predicting stock market trends

2. Hanging of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and

Rajguru. 22. Consider the following functionaries:

3. Death of Chandrashekhar Azad in a 1. Prime Minister of India

police encounter. 2. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
4. Kakori robbery. 3. Chief Justice of India
Which of the following represents the correct 4. Speaker of Lok Sabha
chronological order of the events given How many of the above are members of the
above? jury which decides the awardee of the
Gandhi Peace Prize?
(a) 1-4-2-3
(a) Only one
(b) 4-1-2-3
(b) Only two
(c) 4-1-3-2
(c) Only three
(d) 1-3-4-2
(d) All four
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23. Which of the following best describes the How many of the above pairs are correctly
term “gravitational lensing”? matched?
(a) The distortion of spacetime due to the (a) Only one
presence of a massive object (b) Only two
(b) The gravitational influence on the (c) All three
orbital dynamics of planets and other (d) None
celestial entities
(c) The bending of light from more distant
26. With reference to Vardhan Dynasty in Indian
galaxies as it passes near a massive history, consider the following statements:
object in space.
1. The founder of Vardhan Dynasty was a
(d) The gravitational pull exerted by a black military general under the imperial
hole, altering the trajectory of Guptas.
surrounding matter and light 2. Harsha Vardhan shifted his capital from
Kanauj to Thanesar.
24. “This art form includes mud work that was 3. Hiranya was the land tax paid in kind
done on the interior as well as the exterior during the reign of Harsha.
walls of the circular homes of these tribes. It Which of the statements given above are
is also known as clay-relief work. This art correct?
form was mostly the womenfolk of the tribes (a) 1 only
who practiced this special art and they were
(b) 1 and 2 only
so well-versed in this art form that they did
all the drawings freehand.” (c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following art form is best (d) 1, 2 and 3
described by the paragraph given above?
(a) Namda 27. Consider the following statements regarding
the Rashtrakuta dynasty:
(b) Sanjhi
1. The Rashtrakutas under Krishna III
(c) Lippan
joined the contest that was held among
(d) Lambani the northern ruling dynasties for control
of Kanauj.

25. With reference to ancient India, consider the 2. The famous rock-cut Shiva temple at
Ellora was built by Krishna III.
following pairs:
3. The Rashtrakutas were originally
Terms Deals with
known to be the feudatories of the
1. Mahavastu Text dealing with Western Chalukyas of Vatapi.
Theravada Buddhism. How many of the statements given above are
2. Strategos The idea of the divine correct?
origin of kingship. (a) Only one
3. Nagaraka The term used for all (b) Only two
foreigners in ancient (c) All three
India.
(d) None
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28. Consider the following statement with 31. Consider the following statements with
respect to the social structure in Sangam age: reference to Babur:
1. The ruling class was called Kadaisiyan. 1. He assumed the title of Ghazi after the
battle of Chanderi.
2. Sati was not prevalent in Tamil society.
2. He introduced gunpowder in India.
3. The Brahmanas first appeared in the
Tamil land in the Sangam age. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
How many of the statements given above are
incorrect? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) Only one
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Only two
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) All three
(d) None 32. Consider the following factors:
1. The religious policies during
29. Consider the following statements with Aurangzeb’s rule.
respect to the Sharqi dynasty:
2. The rise of factions among the nobles.
1. It was founded by Malik Sarwar. 3. The neglect of the sea power by the
2. The Sharqi style of architecture evolved Mughals.
during Ibrahim’s reign. How many of the factors given above were
3. Ibrahim’s successor Mahmud reasons for the downfall of the Mughal
successfully invaded Delhi. empire?
Which of the statements given above are (a) Only one
correct? (b) Only two
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) All three
(b) 3 only (d) None
(c) 2 and 3 only
33. Consider the following statements about the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
organization of trade and commerce during
Mughal Era:
30. Consider the following statements with 1. The banjaras were specialized in
respect to Vijayanagar Empire: carrying goods in bulk over long
1. The Empire issued a copper coin called distances.
"Eelam Kasu," featuring an image of a 2. Boat traffic on waterways and coastal
standing man with a flower on it. trade were less developed during this
2. The Empire had extensive maritime period.
trade relations with the Portuguese, 3. Hundi was a form of letter of credit used
Arabs and Chinese. in financial transactions.
Which of the statements given above is/ are Which of the statements given above 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) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 and 3 only
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34. Which of the following ancient Indian 37. Consider the following statements with
kingdoms was famous for its pearl-fisheries? reference to the Gupta empire :
(a) Cholas 1. Halivakara was a periodic tax levied on
(b) Pandyas the villagers (not a part of the annual
land tax).
(c) Cheras
2. Skandagupta could not defend his
(d) Chalukyas empire from the Hun invasion.
3. Chandragupta II was the first Gupta
35. Consider the following statements: ruler to issue silver coins.
Statement-I : Jainas principally confined How many of the statements given above are
themselves to trade and mercantile activities. correct?
Statement-II : The Jains are morally bound
(a) Only one
by their religion to live in such a way that
would not harm any being. (b) Only two
Which one of the following is correct in (c) All three
respect of the above statements? (d) None
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is the correct
38. With reference to Tansen, consider the
explanation for Statement-I
following statements:
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
1. He was a follower of the Kubrawiya
correct and Statement-II is not the
Order.
correct explanation for Statement-I
2. He was one of the navratnas in the court
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
of Akbar.
is incorrect
3. He is credited with introducing Miyan
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
ki Malhar in Hindustani classical music.
is correct
How many of the statements given above are
incorrect?
36. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) Only one
Buddhism:
(b) Only two
1. All the Tripitakas have been composed
in the Pali language. (c) All three

2. The first split in the religion occurred in (d) None

the 4th century BCE at the time of the
second council. 39. With reference to the cultural history of
3. Mahayana School emerged after a split India, the terms ‘Sandhara’, ‘Nirandhara’,
during the third Buddhist council. and the ‘Sarvatobhadra’ are related to which
Which of the statements given above are of the following?
incorrect? (a) Temple shrines
(a) 3 only (b) Doctrines of Jainism
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Postures in Bharatnatyam
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) Types of Indian musical instruments.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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40. Consider the following pairs : How many of the above pairs are correctly
Rulers Areas they control matched?
1. Kizhar : Villages (a) Only one
2. Velir : Forest areas (b) Only two
3. Vendar : Fertile Territories
(c) All three
How many of the above pairs are correctly
matched? (d) None
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 44. Consider the following countries:
(c) All three 1. India
(d) None 2. United States
3. Canada
41. Which one of the following is the objective
of the ‘sponge cities’ initiative sometimes 4. Japan
mentioned in the news? 5. New Zealand
(a) To enable cities to act as generator of How many of the above are the members of
employment. ‘Five Eyes intelligence Alliance’?
(b) To encourage Sustainable Transportation (a) Only two
Systems.
(b) Only three
(c) To mitigate Urban Flooding and
Waterlogging. (c) Only four
(d) To revitalise public parks and Green (d) All five
Spaces.
45. Consider the following statements:
42. The ‘Kampala Declaration’, sometimes
1. Bagh Caves have mural paintings which
mentioned in the news with reference to
has puranic Shiva-Parvati theme.
which of the following?
(a) Economic Development Strategies in 2. The artificial element and unnatural
Sub-Saharan Africa. stillness got introduced in Mughal
paintings during the reign of Shah
(b) Species conservation Efforts in National
Jahan.
Parks of East Africa.
(c) Addressing Humanitarian Crises in 3. Nathdwara paintings are a substyle of
Conflict-affected Regions of African Mewar school of paintings.
Continent. Which of the statements given above are
(d) Addressing the Nexus of Human incorrect?
Mobility and Climate Change in Africa. (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
43. Consider the following pairs:
(c) 1 only
GI Tags State they belong
(d) 3 only
1. Koftgari Metal Craft Rajasthan
2. Jalesar Dhatu Shilp Uttar Pradesh
3. Bebinca Kerala
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46. With reference to Medieval Literature, 49. Which among the following text is an
consider the following statements: example of a Buddhist palm leaf manuscript
1. The historical narrative ‘Padshahnama’ which means "Perfection of Wisdom in Eight
was authored by Abdul Hamid Lahori. Thousand Lines"?

2. Tuzuk-i-Baburi was originally written (a) Sariputra Prakaran

in Persian language. (b) Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Anuttarayoga Tantra
incorrect?
(d) Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 50. Consider the following statements with
(c) Both 1 and 2 reference to sculptural tradition in Mathura
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 in the first century CE:
1. It was influenced by Hellenistic features
47. With refernce to the coins issued under the from Gandhara.
Mughal Empire, consider the following: 2. It was only focused on Buddhist images
1. The coins issued by Jahangir had and symbols.
images of Zodiac signs. 3. It was modelled on the lines of earlier
2. Coins issued by Akbar used to be Yaksha images.
secular-themed only. Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
incorrect? (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 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
51. Consider the following pairs :
48. Consider the following statements:
Martial Art State
1. The Shunga dynasty introduced the idea
of Torans aound stupas. 1. Kalaripayattu Karnataka
2. Construction material used in 2. Thoda Himachal Pradesh
Amaravati School of Art was the 3. Kuttu Varisai Tamil Nadu
spotted red sandstone.
4. Pari-khanda Uttar Pradesh
3. Sculptures found from the Mauryan How many of the above pairs are correctly
period are related to Jainism and matched?
Buddhism only.
(a) Only one
How many of the above statements are
correct? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) Only three
(b) Only two (d) All four
(c) All three
(d) None
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52. Consider the following statements with respect Which of the statements given above is/are
to coins in ancient and medieval India: correct?
1. ‘Karshapanas’ were the punch marked (a) 1 only
coins used during the Mauryan Period.
(b) 2 only
2. Satavahana kings primarily used lead
and an alloy of silver and copper known (c) Both 1 and 2
as "potin" as materials. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Allaudin Khilji introduced Silver Tanka
and Copper Jital.
56. The ‘Decentralised Autonomous
4. Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced
Organisations’, sometimes mentioned in the
bronze, copper coins, and token paper
newsis used in context of which of the
currency.
following?
How many of the statements given above are
correct? (a) Artificial intelligence
(a) Only one (b) Quantum computing
(b) Only two (c) Blockchain technology
(c) Only three
(d) Cybersecurity technologies
(d) All four

57. Consider the following statements:

53. The species termed ‘Schizostachyum
andamanicum’ in the news are related to 1. Oligotrophic lakes have a high
which of the following? concentration of nutrients.
(a) Newly discovered species of butterfly. 2. Biosparging involves the introduction
(b) Endangered species of orchid. of nutrients into contaminated soil via
(c) Indigenous bamboo species. wells to promote the proliferation of
(d) Medicinal herb unique to the Andaman bacteria.
Islands. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
54. The ‘Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain (a) 1 only
Enhancement’ (RISE) is an initiative of
(b) 2 only
which of the following organisations?
(a) World Bank (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) World Trade Organization (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Asian Development Bank
(d) United Nations Development Programme 58. Which of the following hills comprise the
‘The Purvanchal’ ?
55. With reference to the ‘‘Leap Ahead’
1. Patkai hills
initiative, Consider the following statements:
1. It is a joint initiative of the World Bank 2. Naga hills
and the United Nations Environment 3. Gir hills
Programme. 4. Manipur hills
2. It aims to encourage and promote clean
5. Mizo hills
energy to reduce the country’s carbon
footprint and contribute to 6. Miri hills
environmental sustainability.
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Select the correct answer using the codes Which of the statements given above are
given below: correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
(d) 1, 2 and 3
59. Consider the following pairs:
Name of mineral Usage 62. Consider the following statements with
1. Mica Electrical instruments respect to the classification of droughts:
2. Quartz Radio or radar 1. Hydrological Drought results when
3. Amphibole Asbestos industry there is a prolonged period of
How many of the above pairs are correctly inadequate and erratic distribution of
matched? rainfall.
(a) Only one 2. Agricultural drought is when the
(b) Only two productivity of a natural ecosystem fails
due to a shortage of water.
(c) All three
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None
incorrect?

60. Which of the following glaciers are found on (a) 1 only

the Karakoram range? (b) 2 only
1. Biafo (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Zemu (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Rongbuck
4. Batura
63. Consider the following statements with
5. Hispar
reference to Jet Streams:
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below: 1. The meandering of jet streams depends
upon the temperature gradient.
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 4 and 5 only 2. Jet streams flow just above the
tropopause.
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only 3. Jet streams plays important role in the
path followed by a temperate cyclones.
Which of the above statements are correct?
61. With reference to the Brahmaputra river
consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. It originates in the Chemayungdung (b) 2 and 3 only
glacier of the Kailash range near the
(c) 1 and 3 only
Mansarovar lake.
2. The river enters India under the name of (d) 1, 2 and 3
Siang.
3. River Kameng is the longest tributary of
the river.
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64. Consider the following statements with correct?

respect to rivers of India:
(a) Only one
1. Chambal is a subsequent river of the
(b) Only two
Ganga drainage system.
(c) Only three
2. Cauvery is a consequent rivers of
Peninsular India. (d) All four
3. Damodar river is an example of
superimposed drainage. 67. Consider the following statements regarding
How many of the statements given above are coral reefs:
correct? 1. They are absent on the west coast of
(a) Only one tropical continents.
(b) Only two 2. Freshwater is harmful for the growth of
(c) All three corals.

(d) None 3. Coral reefs are more biologically

diverse as compared to the tropical
rainforests.
65. Consider the following assertions regarding
the China Type Climate: Which of the statements given above are
correct?
1. It is found in central continental warm
temperate zones. (a) 1 and 2 only

2. It has higher summer rainfall compared (b) 1 and 3 only

to that of Mediterranean climate. (c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only
68. Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 only reference to Asian Ambrosia beetles:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. They cultivate fungi which is a vital
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 food source for their larvae.
2. They can bore fuel pipes that can cause
66. Consider the following statements with fuel leaks.
reference to mangroves: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. They are confined to the tropical and correct?
subtropical region. (a) 1 only
2. The Sundarbans contain the world's (b) 2 only
largest mangrove forests.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Odisha stands second in terms of
mangrove cover followed by Gujarat (d) Neither 1 nor 2
and A&N Islands.
4. Mangroves for the Future is an Initiative
of IUCN and UNDP.
How many of the statements given above are
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69. Consider the following statements with How many of the above pairs are correctly
reference to the Wildlife (Protection) matched?
Amendment Act, 2022: (a) Only one
1. Both state and central governments can
(b) Only two
notify a conservation reserve under the
act. (c) Only three
2. Schedule III of the act contains (d) All four
specimens listed in the Appendices
under CITES.
72. Consider the following statement with
3. Compensation will be paid to the person
respect to Green House Gases:
for surrendering captive animals to the
Chief Wildlife Warden. 1. Global Warming Potential (GWP) of
Nitrous Oxide is about 21 times higher
How many of the statements given above are
than that of Carbon Dioxide.
incorrect?
(a) Only one 2. Tropospheric ozone is a Green House
(b) Only two Gas.
(c) All three 3. Water Vapor has the ability to absorb
(d) None both incoming ultraviolet (UV) and
outgoing infrared radiation.
Which of the statements given above are
70. Consider the following statements with
correct?
reference to Coastal Regulation Zones(CRZ)
rules: (a) 1 only
1. There is a complete prohibition of (b) 1 and 2 only
construction activities in Zone-I.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. No development zone extends 200
meters from the high-tide level in Zone- (d) 3 only
IIIA.
3. The authority to grant clearances for 73. With reference to the ‘ Global Renewables
CRZ-II and III projects has been and Energy Efficiency Pledge’, consider the
decentralized to the state level. following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It is a legally binding agreement for the
correct? elimination of fossil fuels as energy
(a) 1 and 2 only sources by 2050.
(b) 1 and 3 only 2. It aims to double the annual rate of
(c) 3 only energy efficiency improvements by
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are
71. Consider the following pairs: correct?
Species IUCN Status (a) 1 only
1. MalabarLarge- Endangered (b) 2 only
Spotted Civet
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Sangai Deer Critically Endangered
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Nilgiri Tahr Endangered
4. Clouded Leopard Vulnerable
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74. The ‘Amplifi 2.0’, sometimes mentioned in 77. Consider the following statements:
the news with reference to which of the 1. The wholesale price index (WPI) does
following? not include services.
(a) It is a government initiative for the
2. The GDP deflator is a ratio of GDP at a
enhancement of rural digital
constant price to that of the current
infrastructure.
price.
(b) A program promoting renewable energy
solutions in urban areas. 3. Consumer Price Index for the Urban
Non-Manual Employees is used by the
(c) An urban data platform for informed
Pay Commission as the basis to revise
policy formulation.
the pay of central government
(d) A campaign to raise awareness on
employees.
metropolitan environmental
Which of the statements given above are
conservation.
correct?

75. Consider the following pairs of Military (a) 2 and 3 only

exercises: (b) 1 and 2 only
Exercises Countries involved (c) 1 only
1. Sada Tanseeq Kyrgyzstan (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Khanjar Saudi Arabia
3. Ex-Ayutthaya Thailand
78. Consider the following statements:
How many of the above pairs are correctly
matched? 1. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) are
(a) Only one permitted to invest in Real Estate
Investment Trusts (REITs) and
(b) Only two
Infrastructure Investment Trusts
(c) All three (InvITs).
(d) None
2. Participatory notes can be backed by an
derivative or an index.
76. With reference to the ‘Colombo Security
Which of the statements given above is/are
Conclave (CSC)’, consider the followings
correct?
statements:
1. It is a trilateral maritime security (a) 1 only
grouping of India, SriLanka and (b) 2 only
Bangladesh. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. The conclave aims to make Indian
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ocean Region safe and secure conduct
of legitimate maritime activities.
Which of the statements given above is/are 79. Consider the following statements regarding
correct? Least Developed Countries (LDCs):
(a) 1 only 1. The Committee for Development policy
(b) 2 only reviews the list of LDCs on a yearly
(c) Both 1 and 2 basis.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Environmental vulnerability is one of
the criteria for being recognised as an
LDC.
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Which of the statements given above is/are How many of the statements given above are
incorrect? correct?
(a) 1 Only (a) Only one
(b) 2 Only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only three

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) All Four

80. Consider the following statements regarding 82. Consider the following statements:
domestic savings in India: 1. Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
only focus on publicly traded securities
1. Small saving instruments are mobilised
investments.
by the state government but deposited
and managed by the central 2. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
government. can only raise funds through an initial
public offering (IPO) in India.
2. The National Small Savings Fund is
administered by the RBI. 3. Angel investors are allowed to invest in
companies that are older than three
3. National Small Savings Fund years.
borrowings are serviced from the
Which of the statements given above are
Consolidated Fund of India.
incorrect?
How many of the statements given above are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Only one
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Only two
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) All three
(d) None
83. Consider the following statements with
reference to the reverse charge mechanism
81. Consider the following statements regarding under GST:
monetary instruments in the Indian financial 1. It means the liability to pay tax is on the
system: recipient of the supply of goods or
1. Certificate of Deposit can be issued for services.
the maturity periods above one year. 2. It is not allowed in the case of
2. Commercial Bills are used by the agricultural products and lottery.
corporate houses in India. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
3. Investing in cash management bills is
recognized as an eligible form of (a) 1 Only
investment for statutory liquidity ratio (b) 2 Only
(SLR) compliance. (c) Both 1 and 2
4. Cash Management Bills fall under the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
provisions of Ways & Means Advances.
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Houthi rebels
84. Consider the following statements : 87. The ‘Hydrographic Survey Agreement’
1. The Centre and States bear the cost sometimes mentioned in the news related to
under the Market Intervention Scheme which of the following?
(MIS). (a) To regulate fishing activities in marine
protected areas
2. Central Pool of food grains consists of
(b) To perform a thorough investigation of
stocks held by FCI only.
an island nation's territorial waters
3. Entire cost of Price Stabilisation fund is
(c) To establish guidelines for maritime
borne by the Centre. navigation and safety in coastal regions
How many of the statements given above are (d) To facilitate international cooperation in
correct? the exploration of underwater oil
(a) Only one reserves
(b) Only two
(c) All three 88. Consider the following statements about the
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)
(d) None
launched in India:
1. The card functions both as a regular
85. With reference to the ‘PACE mission, debit card and a local wallet for
consider the followings statements: contactless payments.
1. It is a joint initiative of NASA and 2. These cards will be usable at all transit
Indian Space Research Organisation locations across the country.
(ISRO). 3. The NCMC is a closed-loop card usable
2. It aims to measure the effect of rising only for transit payments within specific
temperatures on glaciers and other cities.
melting icy surfaces. Which of the statements given above are
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 89. Consider the following statements with
respect to blood:
86. The ‘Mission Aspides’, sometimes 1. RBCs have an average life span of 120
mentioned with reference to which of the days after which they are destroyed in
following? the spleen.
(a) A humanitarian aid initiative in conflict- 2. Reduction in the number of
affected regions of Yemen thrombocytes can lead to clotting
disorders.
(b) A scientific research expedition studying
Which of the statements given above is/are
marine biodiversity in the Arabian Sea
correct?
(c) A diplomatic effort to mediate peace talks (a) 1 only
between rival factions in the Horn of Africa
(b) 2 only
(d) A security mission to protect cargo ships in (c) Both 1 and 2
the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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93. “This autoimmune disorder, rare in

90. Consider the following statements: occurrence, involves the immune system
attacking nerves, potentially leading to
1. In a myopic eye, the image of a distant
respiratory failure or weakness affecting
object is formed behind the retina.
walking and limb movement. It may be
2. The eye lens forms an inverted real triggered by bacterial or viral infections, as
image of the object on the retina. well as vaccination or surgery.”
3. A normal eye can see objects clearly Which among the following is best described
that are between 25 cm and infinity. by the paragraph given above?
How many of the statements given above are (a) Guillain Barre Syndrome
incorrect? (b) Turner syndrome
(a) Only one (c) Ebola haemorrhagic
(d) Graves' disease
(b) Only two
(c) All three 94. The term ‘Taurid’ and the ‘Geminids’,
(d) None sometimes mentioned in the news is related
91. Consider the following pairs: to which of the following?
(a) Galactic Clusters and Dark Matter
Acid Commonly Found in
(b) Inter-Planetary and inter Galactic
1. Acetic acid : Vinegar Exploration
2. Formic acid : Amla (c) Meteor Showers and Meteor Storms
3. Lactic acid : Spinach (d) Solar Flares and Magnetosphere
Variations
4. Oxalic acid : Curd
How many of the above pairs are correctly 95. Consider the following statements:
matched? 1. All nuclear facilities in India are under
(a) Only one International Atomic Energy Agency
(b) Only two safeguards.
2. India aims to incorporate thorium
(c) All three
utilization in the second phase of its 3-
(d) None Stage Nuclear Program.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
92. Consider the following statements with correct?
reference to the Erythritol: (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
1. Erythritol is a type of sugar alcohol
(c) Both 1 and 2
which increases blood sugar levels.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It increases the risk of heart attack and
stroke.
96. With reference to the ‘Procellarum KREEP
Which of the above given statements is/are Terrane (PKT)’, consider the following
correct? statements:
(a) 1 only 1. It is a region on the Moon's north pole
(b) 2 only with high concentrations of water ice.
2. It is unusually rich in potassium (K) and
(c) Both 1 and 2
rare Earth elements.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. It has radioactive elements that provide
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the heat to melt rocks. 99. With reference to the Indus Water Treaty
How many of the statements given above are (IWT), consider the following statements:
correct? 1. All the waters of the Ravi, Beas and
(a) Only one Sutlej were allocated to Pakistan for
(b) Only two unrestricted use.
(c) All three
2. India also has the right to generate
(d) None
hydroelectricity on the rivers assigned
97. With reference to the UMMID initiative, to Pakistan.
consider the following statements: 3. The treaty requires the creation of an ad
1. It was launched by Ministry of Health hoc Indus Commission to resolve
and Family Welfare. questions about implementation of the
2. NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases treaty.
Administration) Kendras have been How many of the statements given above are
established to provide counseling and correct?
care for genetic disorders.
3. It aims to provide prenatal testing and (a) Only one
diagnosis primarily in private healthcare (b) Only two
institutions. (c) All three
Which of the statements given above are
incorrect? (d) None
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 100. Consider the following with reference to
(c) 1 and 3 only ‘Finlandisation’:
(d) 1, 2, and 3
1. It refers to the USA’s policy to include
98. With reference to Members of Parliament Finland in the North Atlantic Treaty
Local Area Development Scheme, consider Organization (NATO).
the following statements: 2. It allowed Finland to pursue the path of
1. The scheme will be fully funded by the democracy and capitalism while staying
Government of India. out of the conflict between the great
2. The Ministry of Statistics and powers of the world.
Programme Implementation has been Which of the statements given above is/are
responsible for prescribing monitoring
correct?
mechanism for the implementation of
Scheme. (a) 1 only
3. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement (b) 2 only
per MP constituency is Rs. 1cr.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above are
correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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