BBDC-I-23 ‘DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO Test Booklet No. : Series TEST BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES Paper—I Time Allowed : 2 Hours Full Marks : 200 Read the following instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions : 1, Roll Number as mentioned in the Admission Certificate, Test Booklet No. and Series are to be written legibly and correctly in the space provided on the Answer-Sheet with Black/Blue ballpoint pen 2. Answer-Sheet without marking Series at mentioned above in the space provided for in the Answer-Sheet shall not be evaluated. 3. All questions carry equal marks. ‘The Answer-Sheet should be submitted to the Invigilator. Directions for giving the answers : Directions for answering questions have already been issued to the respective ‘candidates in the Instructions for marking in the OMR Answer-Sheet’ along with the Admit Card and Specimen Copy of the OMR Answer-Sheet. Bample ‘Suppose the following question is asked "The capital of Bangladesh is {A) Chennai {B) London (C) Dhaka (D) Dhubri You will have four alternatives in the Answer-Sheet for yout response corresponding to each question of the Test Booldet as below ®®OO Im the above illustration, ifyour chosen response is alternative (Cie, Dhaka, then the same should be marked on the Answer-Sheet by blackening the relevant circle with a Black/islue ballpoint pen only as below 147961 ‘The example shown above is the only correct method of answering. Use of eraser, blade, chemical whitener fluid to rectify any response is prohibited. Please ensure that the Test Booklet has the required number of pages (32) immediately after opening the Booklet. In case any page(s) is/are missing, please report the same to the Inviglator. No candidate shall be admitted to the Examination Hall/Room 20 minutes after the commencement of the ‘examination. 7. 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No candidate shall copy from the paper of any other candidate, or permit his/her own paper to be copied, or give, or attempt to give, or obtain, or attempt to obtain iregular essistance of any kind. 11, This Test Booklet can be carried with you alter answering the questions in the prescribed Answer-Sheet. 12. Noncompliance with any of the above instructions will render a candidate Hable to penalty as may be deemed fit 18. No rough work is to be done on the OME Answer-Sheet, You can do the rough work on the space provided in the Test Booklet, For each question for which wrong answer has been given by the candida one-fourth (0-25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. /32-A (1) [ No. of Questions : 100 ] SEAL1. Match the following books (List-I) 3. With reference to the Archaeological with the authors (List-II) ; Survey of India (ASI), consider the List—I ‘List—IT following statements : a. A Comprehensive 1, Arup Jyoti (i) The prime céncern “of ASI. is History of Assam Saikia the maintenance of ancient b. The Quest for 2. Arup Ku: monuments and archaeological des 7 Seen Tee post samanhin-at gested A History importance, ©. The Ahoms : A 3. Dr. Nagen (i) “It does not regulate the Reimagined Saikia Antiquities and Art Treasures History Act, 1972. d. Asamiya Manuhar 4, Swarnalata Alexander Cunningham was Itihas Baruah appointed as the first Director General of ASI. (iv) ASI is attached to the Ministry of Education, Government of Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Wai bic 4 India. Her oLt4 ett B b a Select the correct _ statement/ Piranesi statements using the codes given 7 ; below. Rete ee 4) @ only 8) (i) and (ii) only Chara (DH ony 7 (D) (i), Gi), (ii) and tiv) 2. With reference to the Charaideo Maidams, consider the following 4. Match the following wetlands (List-1) statements with the districts where these are () These are mounds containing located (List-II) : the remains of the royalty of the List—1 listo Varman dynasty. Urpad Bee! 1. Bongai (i) ‘They are located along the ee a ral foothills of the Patkai Range. Py conieaes 2, Coatere (ii) Charaideo is now a UNESCO ©. Tamranga Beel 3. Morigaon World Heritage Site. 4. Nandini-Sonai Beel 4. Karimganj (iv) The first king who was buried Select the correct answer using the after death here was Swargadeo codes given below. Gadadhar Singha, Select the correct _statement/ area aaron statements using the codes given Gab oe cd below. : gat gh eri (A) 6 and Gi) only fee esteem ©), Gi and Gv) only 1 Be 4g Ma bc 4 (0) (0, (i) and Gi) only Seti ae BBDC-I-23/32-A (1) 25. Match the following institutions (List-I) with the years of their establishment (Lis List List Cotton College 1. 1901 Gauhati University 2. 1969 . Assam Agricultural University 3. 1948 ‘Tezpur University 4. 1994 Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Waibioci da Pos B) a boe¢ da STS eal eect Oa boc da Bl vhgud Mpnioug 6. Consider the following developments pertaining to the history of modern education in India : () Sadler University Commission (i) Lord Macaulay's Minute (i) Raleigh Commission (iv) Wood's Dispatch Select the correct chronological order of these developments using the codes given below. (8) Gi-i}-iv) ©) Gi ti)-6+0) ©) 6+} (Hi)-{v) BBDC-1-23/32-a (1) 7 With reference to the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, consider the following statements ()_ The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty. (ii) The temples at Khajuraho are associated with Hinduism and Jainism, (iii) The temples were built in Dravidian-style architecture. (iv) These are situated in Chhatarpur district. «of Maharashtra. Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below, (A) @) only ®) @ and Gi) only (©) (, Gi) and (i) onty (D) (i) and (iv) only Consider the following events pertaining to the Freedom Movement of India Mountbatten Plan Quit India Movement (i), Wavell Plan Royal Indian Navy Mutiny Select the correct chronological order of these events using the codes given below. GIO ©) Gi-G-4i)-49) (©) i+w ii (0) Gi+G+(-ii) [P-7.0.9. The’ NITI Forum of North-East India 11, Consider the following pairs : was set up in February 2018 to ee address various challenges in the Places 1 Benntete ie Mival Budtha region and recommend requisite (i) Lumbini: Birth interventions to achieve sustainable (i) Sarnath: Dharmachakrapravartana economic growth. The Forum has 0 ; identified 5 focus areas for North- _ ii) Kushinagar : The Enlightenment East. Which of the following is/are (iv) Benaras__: The Miracles not in the list of focus areas? Select the correctly matched pairs using the codes given below. (A) (and (i) only eee ©) (and 6) only () Tourism (ii) Pulses (C) ( and (ii) only aw Wate (D) (i, (i) and (i) only 12. Consider the following statements Select the correct answer using the i x regarding the Delimitation oe given PW Commission of India : (A) @ only (i) The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of 8) (i and Gi) only India and works in collaboration with the Blection (©) (ii) only Commission of India. (©) (i) and i) only (i) Article 82 of the Constitution of India states that the Parliament is required by law to enact a Delimitation Act following each 10. Which of the following pairs is/are oe tncoerectly matched? (ii) The first delimitation exereise in post-independent India was (i) State bird of Assam = :_ Hornbill held in 1952 as per the 1951 Census. (ii) State animal of Assam : Rhino (iv) The present delimitation of parliamentary constituencies (ii) State flower of Assam : Sunflower has been done on the basis of : the 2001 Census fi der (iv) State tree of Assam: Hollong the weveia of pe tion Act, 2002. Select the correct answer using the nie codes given below. Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given (4) @ only below. (8) Gi) and (i) only beat deca (B) (i) and (ii) only eee (©) @, @) and (i) only (0) Gi) and (iv) only acer roy BBDC-1-23/32-A (1) 413. 14. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (The Election Commission of India is a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections to the National and State Legislatures. inclu- ding the Panchayats, (i) The power of the Election Commission of India is derived from Article 324 of the Constitution of India. (ii) Rajiv Kumar is the present Chief Election Commissioner who joined his office on 15th May, 2022 (iv) The’ Election Commission is reconstituted every five years, Select the incorrect statement/ statements using the codes given below. (A) (i) and (i) only ) (B) (ii) and (iii) onl iti) only Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) of India (i) GST is a successor to VAT used in India on the supply of goods and services. (ii) GST came into effect from 1st July, 2017 through the implementation of the one hundred and first Amendment of the Constitution of India. (ii) Every decision of the GST Council is to be taken by a ‘majority of not less than three- fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting at the meeting. (iv) The GST Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of India, Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. (A) () only (B) (i) only BBDC-1-23/92-A (1) 15. Consider the following statements regarding Article 226 of the Constitution of India : (@ Article 226 of the Constitution of India empowers a High Court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and. quo warranto for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens and for any other purpose (i) The phrase for any other purpose’ refers tothe enforcement of an ordinary legal right. This implies that the writ jurisdiction of the High Court is wider than that of the Supreme Court. (i) The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights and not for any other purpose, i.e., it does not extend to a ‘case where the breach of an ordinary legal right is alleged. (iv) The High Court can issue writs to any person, authority and government not only within its territorial jurisdiction but also outside its territorial jurisdiction if the cause of action, arises. within it territorial jurisdiction Sclect the correct statements using the codes given below. (A) (, (ii) and (iii) only (8) (ii) and (iv) only (©) (@ and (i) only [P7.0.16. a7. Which of the following Autonomous Councils in Assam has/have been formed under the Sixth the Constitution of India? () Bodoland Territorial Council or Bodoland Territorial Region (i) Karbi_ Anglong Autonomous chedule of Council ii) Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (iv) Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) (i) only @) (i, & and Consider the following. statements regarding the special provisions to some of the ‘States of tadia made by the Constitution : (i) Article 371C provides for the special provisions for the State of Assam. Under this Article, the President of India is empowered to provide for the creation of committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from Tribal Areas of the State land such other members as he/ she may specify. (il) Article 3716 was added by the 22nd Amendment Act of 1969. (iii), Article 371D deals with special isions with respect to the te of Andhra Pradesh and Article 371E deals with the establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh. (iv) 32nd Constitutional Amend- ment Act, which was made in 1973, inserted Articles 371D and 371E into the Constitution of India. Select the incorrect _statement/ statements using the codes given below. (4) 6) only 8) (ii) and Gv) only 1D) fh end fi on nly Bppc-1-29/92-A (1) 18. 19. a. Fourth Schedule 1. eg d. Third Schedule 4, . Eleventh Schedule 2. . Righth Schedule 3. Consider the following statements regarding the provisions of official languages in India : () Article 343 of the Constitution of India has made Hindi in Devanagari Script as the National Language of India. (ii) The Legislature of a State may by law adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the State as the official language/ languages of the State as per Article 345 of the Constitution of India, (ii) The Assam Official Language Act, 1960 has been legislated as’ per Article 345 of the Constitution of India. Select the correct statements using the codes given below. (A) (i) and (i) only (C) (i) and (iii) only ©) @, fi) and (ii) Match the following Schedules of the Indian Constitution (List-I)_ with their subject matters (List-II) : List List Forms of Oath or Affirmations Languages Powers of Panchayats Allocation of Seats in the Council of States Select the correct answer using the codes given below. @Maioboc 4 tsa Mai boc da 2.3 4um Ma boc d 1 focgs. me hg20, Consider the following factors regarding the declaration of a political party as a State Party by the Election Commission of India : (i) If it secures 6% of the valid votes polled in the State in a general election to the respective State Legislative Assembly and also, it wins 2 seats in the same State Legislative Assembly (i) If it secures 6% of the total votes in the State in a general election to the Lok Sabha and also, it wins 1’seat in the Lok Sabha from the same State (iil) If it wins 3% of seats in the Legislative Assembly at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned or 3 seats in the Assembly (whichever is more) (iv) If it secures 16% of the total valid votes polled in the State at fa general election to the Lok Sabha from the State or to the State Legislative Assembly Select the incorrect factor/factors using the codes given below. (A) (i), (ii) and iii) only {B) (iii) and (iv) only (C) @ and (ii) only BBDC-123/32-A (1) 21. Which of the following statements fare correct about the difference between censure and no-confidence motion? (A censure motion should state the reason for its adoption. On the other hand, a no-confidence motion need not state the reason for its adoption. (ii) A no-confidence motion can be moved only against the Council of Ministers. In contrast, a censure motion can be moved ‘against the Council of Ministers or an individual Minister, or a group of Ministers. (ii) The government must resign if @ no-confidence motion is passed. On the other hand, the government need not resign if a censure motion is passed. (iv) A censure motion can be moved in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, whereas a no- confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) (i), (iii) and (iv) only ©) Gi), Gt) and Gv) only (C) (i) and (ii) only [Pr.0.22. Consider the following statements regarding Assembly : the Assam Legislative () According to the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935, a Bicameral Legislature of Assam Province came into existence in 1937. (ii) The first sitting of the Assam Legislative Assembly took place on 7th April, 1937 in. the Assembly Chamber at Shillong. (ii) Pulakesh Baruah and Ganesh Kutum were the Speakers of Assam Legislative Assembly from Asom Gana Parishad and Janata Party respectively. (iv) Babu Basanta Kumar Das wi the first Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given (D) (i), (i), (iii) and (iv) 23. It is easier to roll a barrel than to pull it because (A) the full weight of the barrel comes into play when it is pulled than siding trction (C) the surface area of the barrel in contact with the Yas more cone of pling (D) of a reason other than those mentioned BppC-1-23/32-a (1) 24. The mass of a body is different from ite weight because () mass is a variable quantity whereas weight is constant (i) mass varies very little at different places whereas weight varies a lot (ii) mass is constant but weight decreases as the body moves from the Poles to the Equator (iv) mass is a measure of quantity of matter whereas weight is a force Select the correct reason/reasons using the codes given below. (A) (i) only ®) Gi) and Gv) only (C) Gi) only (©) Gi) and (iv) only Paddy fields are chief sources of which of the following greenhouse gases? () Methane (i) Carbon dioxide (iii) Nitrous oxide (iv) Ozone Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (B) (ii) only (©) @ and (iii) only (©) i), (ii) and (iv) only26. Which of the following groups contains/contain only non- biodegradable materials? (i) Wood, paper, leather ‘i Plastic, bakelite, DDT (iii) Plastic, thermocol, wood (iv) Thermocol, plates made from dried leaves, detergents Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (4) @) and (i) only Gaiirp (C) (ii) and (iii) only (D) (ii) and (iv) only 27. For a given liquid, the rate of evaporation depends on () the temperature of the liquid (ii) the temperature of air (iii) the surface area of the liquid Select the correct factor/factors using the codes given below. (A) @) only (8) i) and (i) only (C) (i) and (iii) only BBDC-I-23/32-A (1) 29. One should not connect a number of electrical appliances to the same power socket because () this can damage the appliances (i) this can damage the domestic wiring due to overheating (iil) the appliances will not get full voltage Select the valid reason/reasons using the codes given below. (A) (ii) and (iii) only -B) Gi) only () @) and (i (D) (iii) only only Consider the following pairs of scientists and discoveries : Scientists Discoveries () Copernicus Law of gravitation (i) Kepler Laws of planetary motion Galileo : Moons of Jupiter (iv) Newton. Heliocentric theory Select the correctly matched pairs using the codes given below. (A) i) and (ii) only ©) @, (i) and (iii) only (C) Gi), Gi), Gii) and (iv) [P-1.0.30. From the distance'timie graphs of A and B, it can be Distance Time (A) A travelled with uniform speed but B did not (8) A travelled throughout oO Srouphou, ae Man A (D) A and B travelled with equal faster than B speed 31. Solutions are of many types. Consider the following types of solution with an example each : (i) Gas in tiquid—Vinegar (ii) Solid in tiquid—Brine (iii) Solid in solid—Brass (iv) Liquid in tiquid—Coca-Cola Select the correctly matched pairs using the codes given below. (4) (i and (i) only (8) Gi) and (i) only (©) (@, Gi) and (iv) only (©) (i, (ii) and (i) only BBDC-1-23/32-a(1) 32. Which of the following elements does sugar contain? (i) Carbon (i) Nitrogen (iii) Hydrogen (iv) Oxygen Select the correct answer using the codes given below. ChE 8) @, i) and (ii) only (©) @ and Gi) only (0) @) and Gv) only 33. Consider the following statements : () Assam was formed into a Chief Commissioner's Province in 1874, Assam was declared as a Governor's Province in 1921. (ii) Select the correct _statement/ statements using the codes given below. (A) (i only (8) (i) only (D) Neither (i) nor (ii) 1034, 35. The Interim Budget-2024 announce- ment for implementation of 3 Eco- nomic Railway Corridors identified under the PM Gati Shakti for enabling multi-modal connectivity includes which of the following? () Energy, Mineral and Cement Corridors (i) Rural Roads Connectivity Corridors (iil) Port Connectivity Corridors (iv) High Traffic Density Corridors Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) Gi), (i) and onl (©) Gi), (ai) and Gv) only Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India? () Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State’s budgets thereby implementing the ‘green accounting’ Launching the second Green Revolution to. enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future Restoring and enhancing forest cover responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation (ii) i) Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) (i) only, (B) (i) and (i only (D) |, (i) and (ii) BBDC-1-23/32-A (1) a 36. 37. What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’? (A) It is an__ international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions It is an initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to —_ developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco- friendly technologies @) (©) It is an inter-governmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2030 (D) It is one of the multi-lateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the World Bank Which of the following faunas are found in North-East India? fi) Tokay gecko i) (iii) (w) Red panda Hoolock gibbon. Lion-tailed macaque Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) (@ and (i) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only ©) @ and [iv) » [PT0.38. 39. BBD Which ‘of the following National Parks in India are World Heritage Sites? (i) Keoladeo National Park (i) Manas National Park (ii) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (iv) Great Himalayan National Park Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) (, (i) and (i) only (B) (ii), (ii) and (iv) only (©. @, Gi) and (iv) only Protection of wildlife comes under which of the following in the Constitution of India? () Fundamental Duties (ii) Directive Principles (iii) Seventh Schedule (iv) Fundamental Rights Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) Gi) and (ii) only (8) (ii) and (iv) only (C)_ (i) and (iii) only C-1-23/32-A (1) 12 40. 41, What is the name of the feature that allows organisms to survive in the conditions of their habitat? (A) Adjustment (©) Acclimatization (D) Adaptive variation Recently the ‘Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), 2023" was submitted by PRATHAM. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Report? () The Report focused on 14-18 years of age group. (i) According to the Report, the percentage of youths " not enrolled in any form of formal education has gone up for 14 years olds and gone down for 18 years olds as compared to the year 2017. (ii) For discontinuing education, almost 20% of girls attributed it to family constraints’ (iv) The Report asserted that the fear that several older students dropped out of school during the COVID-19 pandemic due to loss of livelihood was true. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) 8) ( and (i) only (©) () and (ii) only © @ only (ii) and (iv) only42. Bese Consider. the following statements regarding Bhimbor Deuri, a prominent leader of the Tribal League : (i) Bhimbor Deuri vehemently ‘opposed the Muslim League's conspiracy to include Assam in a grouping plan with Bengal. Bhimbor Deuri supported a proposal for a separate electorate for the tribal people for strengthening the rights of indigenous communities. Select the correct _statement/ statements using the codes given below. (A) Gi) only ©) (i) only (ii) (D) Neither (i) nor (ii) Match the following folk dance forms (List-1) with their corresponding communities of Assam (List-II) ListI List Hacha Kekan 1. Dimasa Hanaghora 2. Karbi Bisuyo Jama Dance 3. Rabha Baidima 4. Deuri Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) ®) © errs ee ae we woe ac Bo Bo wo oa nave BBDC-I-23/32-A (1) 44. Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly, matched? () Finance Commission : Constitutional of India Body (i) Securities and + Statutory Body Exchange Board of India NITI Aayog, Constitutional Body (iv) Reserve Bank of — : Statutory Body India Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) (8) (i) and (iv) only () Gv) only (i) and (iii) only Which of the following groups of places is/are located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra? () Bijni, Jogighopa, Raha, Titabar (i) Hajo, — Sarthebari, Bihpuria Moran, (iii) Pathsala, Bongaigaon, Dhekia- juli, Gohpur (iv) Sualkuchi, Barpeta, Kharupetia, Narayanpur Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (4) (i) and (ii) only 8) ii) and (iv) only (©) (i) and (i) only (D) (iii) only [P7.0.46. Match the following personalities (List-]) with the popular sobriquets by which they are known (List-Il) : List List—I a. Anandiram Das 1. Geetikavi b, Parbati Prasad 2. Lauha Manab Baruah c. Bishnuram Medhi 3. Bonkonwar d. Hemchandra Baruah 4. Tyagbir Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Wai b cod aa as: Bai boc 4 3 vibes @ a boc 4 Thetis ta See ae ets 47. Which of the following is/are correct about ‘eRupee’? (@) Itrefers to Rupee circulation in Europe. (i) It refers to exchange rate of Rupee It is Digital Rupee App of the State Bank of India. (iv) It is the Central Bank Digital Currency. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (4) ( and (i) only {B) (i) and (iv) only (Gi) onty > ©) G) only BBDC-I-23/32-a (1) 14 48. The proposed India-Middle East- Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is expected to have multiple benefits for India. Which of the following is/are in the list of benefits? @ It is a new and more efficient way for India to export its goods to Europe. (i) Tt would make India a more attractive destination for foreign investment. (iil) The construction and main- tenance of the Economic Corridor would create millions of new jobs in India. (iv) The construction of the Corridor would be done under the supervision of the World Trade Organization. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (4) @) only () @ and (i only () @, Gi) and (ii) only (D) (i), (i) and (iv) only Match the following places (List-I) with the districts where these are located (List-I) : List List @. Sitajakhala 1. Dima Hasao b. Silghat 2. Kamrup ©. Kulsi 3. Nagaon d. Semkhor 4. Morigaon Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Waioboc 4 at Hata tial Ba boc 4 Hace ee) Ma bc etiam ta va50. Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom 52. Pick up the wrong statement/ Abhijan Portal was launched on 23rd statements regarding an Interim September, 2023. To qualify for Budget in India. financial assistance of &50 lakh () It provides continuity in gover- under the scheme, which of the nance during transition period following criteria are necessary? between two governments. i) The applicant must be a (i) |The government cannot propose permanent resident of Assam. major taxes or policy reforms in the Budget. (i) The applicant must not be older Pg ee than 28 years of oa y Se. presented one day before the (ii) The applicant must have a presentation of the Interim bank account opened before Budget. ‘Shst Degember, '2023- (iv) It is an authorization for (i) The applicant must have a incurring specific expenditure professional degree in engineer- necessary until a new ing/medical/dental/veterinary/ government is formed, fishery /agriculture, etc. Select the correct answer using the Select the correct answer using the codes given below. codes given below. (A) (i) only, ne sak ata (8) (i) and (i) only (B) (i) and (ii) only ih i anal da (D) (i) and (iv) only 53. INS Imphal was delivered to the 51. Which of the following is/are correct about a Bad Bank? (i) A bank that is insolvent (i) A’ bank that bankrupt A bank whose NPAs have crossed the tolerable limit ‘A bank set up to buy bad loans and other illiquid holdings of another financial institution Select the correct answer using the codes given below. has become (iii) iv) Indian Navy on 20th October, 2023. Which of the following statements about INS Imphal is/are not correct? () It is a Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. (i) It was constructed by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in December 2023. The ship boasts 100% indigenous content. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (ii (iy) (A) (and i) ont eee ee (8) () only (8) Gi) and (ii) only (8) (i) ana (ii) only (C)_ (ii) only (©) (ii) and (iv) only BBDC-I-23/32-A (1) 15 [PT.0.54, ‘The ‘HUMP WWII Museum’ was opened in Arunachal Pradesh in 2023. Which of the following statements are correct pertaining to the Museum? () The Museum has been set up in the town of Pasighat. (i) The Hump refers to the dangerous aerial route over the ice-covered eastern Himalayan mountains. This dangerous route was used to supply British troops battling Japanese forces after they cut off the overland route through Burma (Myanmar). ‘The route also earned the (iii) (iv) moniker ‘Aluminum — Trail’ because of the number of crashes. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) (i) and (ii) only (8) (i) and (iv) only (C) (i, (ii) and (iii) only Which of the following lists is correct carrying the names. of the five- member bench of the Supreme Court that passed the Ayodhya Verdict on 9th November, 2019? fa ee rice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Ashok Bhushan, " Justice Sharad A. Bobde, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice U. | U: Lalit Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Ashok Bhushan, " Justice Sharad A. Bobde, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice Surya Kant Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah, Justice Sharad A. Bobde, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice S. Abdul Nazeer BBDC-I-23/32-A (1) 56. Match the following Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS) of Assam (List-1) with the districts where these are located (List-II) : List List a, Bordoibam BilmukhWLS 1. Lakhimpur b. Pabha WLS 2. Dhemaji ¢. Pani Dihing WLS 3. Sivasagar 4. Gibbon WLS 4, Jorhat 87. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Wa Binsea 4 lease Bab ce a erate 2 1 3 4 Ma boc 4 sitta i a Consider the following statements regarding the 2024 Grammy Awards : () Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain won 3 Grammys. (ii) Flautist Rakesh Chaurasia won 2 Grammys. Singer Shankar Mahadevan, violinist L. Subramaniam and percussionist Selvaganesh won 1 Grammy each, The fusion group ‘Shakti? won the 2024 Grammy Award for the best global music album for ‘This Moment’ Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. (A) () and (i) only (8) (iv) only (D) (i), i), (iii) and (iv) (ii) fiv)58, Consider the following pairs : 60. India breached the 100-medal nf mark for the first time in the Asian Oa ttabeeseie Deere oe Games at Hangzhou in. China in (i) Dhekiakhowa + Golaghat 2023. Select the correct pair of gold Bornamghar and silver medals from the options (iii) Malini Than : Dhemaji given below. (iv) Deopani Temple Jorhat (A) Gold-24, Silver-34 ae ee eee ABI alee 28 Sitges SB) using oes given below. (C) Gold-28, Silver-32 ee ome (D) Gold~22, Silver-38 (©) (ii) and (ii) only a 61. The operation to evacuate the Indian (D) (, Gi) and (iv) only citizens from Israel during the 2023 Ierael-Hamas war is named as 89, Match the following personalities Operation Rahat (List-I) with the awards/recognitions they had been conferred with (List-1) : (©) Operation Devi Shakti List List (D) Operation Kaveri Hemoprova 1. Awarded Padma Shri Chutia in 2023 62. Match the following _historical/ i icipant tourist places of Assam (List-l) with wa: Sink me ees a ee Kalita 720 Asia Cup hosted these are located (List-I1) : in Hong Kong List List ¢. Uma Chetry 3. Indian cricket player a. Ghuguha Dol 1, Derrenig from Assam in the Asian Games held in b. Patharighat 2. Dhemaji Hangzhou, China c. Sankhadevi Archaeo- 3. Nagaon 4. Pratima 4. Winner of Sahitya logical Site — ‘Absidesil' Bal Puraslear, 4, Baduli Khurung 4, Hojai Nawary 2023 the correct answer using the Select the correct answer using the Seles she one codes gen below, We be a ssc Stats ea Ma b © 4 Cr a 4 3 2 1 (a b cd (a boc 4 (D) a b c d (D) a b c da 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 1 BBDC-I-23/32-A (1) 17 [P.T.0.63. Read the following _ statemerits regarding ‘lockchain’. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (@) It is a method of recording information that makes it impossible or difficult for the system to be changed, hacked, or manipulated. (i) This method can ensure secure transactions, lower compliance expenses and accurate data transfer processing. (i) ‘This method is used only in financial service industry. (iv) Fuji Nakamori is the name used by, the . presumed pseudonymous person or persons who developed Bitcoin. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) @ only (©) (, Gi) and i) only (0), (i) and Gv) only Who among the following was awarded the Siu-Ka-Pha Award, 2023? (8) Pranab Jyoti Deka (C) Nandeswar Daimari {D) Ranjan Gogoi BBDC-I-23/32-a (1) 65. 66. Who among the following are Arjuna Award winners from Assam? 0 @ i) Amlan Borgohain () Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) (i) and (i) only (B) Gi), Gi) and (iii) only Bhogeswar Baruah Monalisa Baruah Mehta Jayanta Talukdar (D) (i and (iii) only The Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA) was announced in January 2024. What are the eligibility criteria for the scheme? () All women self-help groups of Assam are eligible for the scheme. (i) If the applicants have girl children, they must be enrolled in school. (iil). The trees the applicants planted under the Amrit. Briksha Andolan should be surviving. (ix) General and OBC categories applicants cannot have more than three children. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (4) (@, Gi) and Gi) only 8). (i, (i) and Gv) only (©) Gi) and (iv) only67. If an individual is awarded with a gold medal called Lachit Borphukan Medal as the best Army Cadet, where has he/she passed out from? (A) Indian Military Academy (IMA) /(B) National Defence Academy (NDA) (©) Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) (0) Army Cadet College (ACC) 68. Arrange the following Speakers of the Assam Legislative Assembly in the chronological order : () Pulakesh Baruah (i) Kuladhar Chaliha (iil), Debeswar Sarma (iv) Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) Gi)-tiv)-€i)-€) 8) Giv-tii-ti-() OHH (D) (ivHtiii)(i+{ii) 69. Arrange, in descending order, the population in Assam by languages as per the Census of India, 2011 (A) Assamese, Mising, Bengali, Bodo (©) Assamese, Bodo, —_Mising, Bengali (D) Assamese, Mising, Bodo, Bengali BBDC-1-23/32-A (1) 70. m Which of the following is/are not the work/works of Madhavdev? (Nam Ghosa (i) Bhakti Ratnavali (ii) Bhumi Letowa (iv) Balichalan Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (4) 6) only 8) Gi) and Gv) only (©) Gi) and (v) only Match the following places of Assam (List-1 with the districts where these are located (List-Il) : List—I List a. Titabar 1. Sivasagar b. Doulasal 2. Barpeta ce. Nazira 3, Jorhat d. Sarthebari 4. Nalbari Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Woracros)ban © od 2 BHO Di nh Ba be “da ear Cie pe. ¢ acer [Pr0.72. Which of the following names of the 74. Match the following schemes (List-I) Agroclimatic Zones of Assam is/are with the correct objectives (List-Il) : not correct? (i) Upper Brahmaputra Valley List List (Norn Central Brahmaputra 4g Beti Bachao, 1. It gives importance to 7 y Beti Padhao the nutritional level (ii) Barail Zone of adolescent girls, (iv) Hill Zone pregnant women, lactating mothers and Select the correct answer using the children of 0-6 codes given below. of age (A) ( only (8) (ii) and Gv) only b. Balika 2. It offers free course (©) ( only Samriddhi materials/online —re- Yojana sources such as video ——(D) ii) and (ii) only study materials, class materials. for girl 73. Which of the following statements students in XI and are correct about the Women’s XIl standards Reservation Bill, 2023? (i) The Women’s Reservation Bill, ©. CBSE Udaan 3. To provide fiscal 2023 proposes 33% reservation ‘Scheme support to young girls for women in the Lok Sabha and their mothers and the Assemblies of States who belong to BPL and National Capital Territory category of Delhi. (i) Similar reservation will also be d. Poshan 4. Removing or prevent- provided within the seats Abhiyan ing gender bias reserved for SC and ST. selective abortions for the girl child (ii) The Bill proposes that the reservation will continue for 25 years. (iv) The Bill which reserves 33% of seats for women in the Lok CREAT Sabha and State Assemblies 4 3 2 «2 includes the quota for women from the OBCs. Select the correct answer using the codes given below, (A) (and (i) only, a bc 4 ©) Gi) and (iii) only (Cl), Gi) and Gi) only © ©) (i, 6 i) and (iv) Select the correct answer using the codes given below. ®ai boc a 1 oe * BBDC-I-23/32-a (1) 2078. Match the following Particularly 77. Match the following demographic Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) terms (List-l) with their meanings (list-l) with the States/Union (definitions) (List-I1) : Territories they belong to (List-II) : as eee List-I List @. Maram 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands b. Jarawa 2. Tripura ¢. Birhor 3. Manipur a. Birthrate 1, Number of live births per woman who were d"Reniig °° 4.°Odlaha born in a particular Select the correct answer using the year codes given below. Wa boc 4d b. Crude birth- 2. Number of live births 1 2 3.4, 4 rate per one thousand ‘CUPMgeaa age iS inhabitants in a year Me ©. Cohort 3. Determined not only Diato fertility by the fertility of a 3g pee ig given population but 76. Which of the following statements also by its age are correct about the Scheduled structure Castes in Assam as per the 2011 Census? 4. Birth 4. When the number of () Scheduled Caste population nes ae constitutes about 7-15% of the ive berths J lower total population of Assam. than the number of (i) 16 sub-castes are recognized as deaths within a SCs in Assam, such as Basfor, defined period of time Bhuimali, Bania, Dhupi, Dholi, Hira, Kaibartta, etc. (ii) Nagaon district has the highest percentage of SC population followed by Cachar and Kamrup, CEES (iv) ‘The literacy rate of SCs in Assam is 66:76% with SC Select the correct answer using the codes given below. females constituting 55:52% BaD Oe oe and SC males constituting 44-48%. eee ea Select the correct answer using the ita epee tea (4) (i) and (i) only 2 4°41" B) (C) (ii) and (iv) only Ma boc a (D) (i), Gi), (ii) and iv) 42 By BBDC-1-23/32-A (1) 21 [pno.78. Match the following personalities 80. Consider the following statements (List-I) with the awards conferred on about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel thems (atrils (i) He got the moniker Sardar’ due to his organizational skills List—1 List Ir during Bardoli Satyagraha. f ; (i) ‘The prison where Mahatma a Beene eR, to famine Siento Gandhi and Sarder were cell- mates was Naini Prison. b. Arup Kumar 2. Kalicharan Brahma (ii) He was awarded the Bharat Dutta ‘Award Ratna in 1989. (iv) He was the first Deputy Prime c. Dr. Joyanti 3. Shri Madhavdev Minister of India Chutia Award Select the incorrect statements 4. Dr. Tiyathi 4. Sati Sadhani Award Uaitig’ the codes wien below. Zameer (A) (@ and (i) only Select the correct answer using the oC Baer say) codes given below. (©) (ii) and (iv) only {D) (i) and (iv) only a boc da 2 NY 4g 1. Match the following names (List) DS with the Ahom rulers (List-M) List List (Gin eee ‘a. Susenghphaa 1. Rajeswar Singha b. Suremphaa 2. Chakradhwaj ()a bo c a Singha Sean eats c. Sutamla 3. Pratap Singha ‘Supangmung 4. Jayadhwaj 79. The Ramchandi Temple, which was Siagha built during 12th century, is Select the correct answer using the situated on the bank of which of the codes given below. following rivers of Assam? at bee a 302 4 1 (A) Gadadhar aS (B) Kushiyara er nae (Cha be view. (©) Longai Bin Oriel Ma bc 4 (D) Mahur Toying t+ BBDC-1-23/32-A (1) 22Gaurinath Singha entered into an agreement with the East India Company on which of the following terms? 0 All imports into Assam were to be subjected toa duty of 10%. (i) The duty on export was to be 10%. (ii) Rice and grains were to be exempted from any duty. (iv) Two custom houses were to be established at Kandahar and Hadira, Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) (i) and (ii) only. GW and Gy onty, (©), Gi) and Gv) onty ©) (, Gi, (i) and Gv) Match the following authors (List-I) with the books written by them (List-t1) : listI List a. Gunabhiram 1. Asamiya Byakaran Baruah b, Harakanta 2. Asamiya Lorar Mitra ‘Sarma Baruah ¢. Anandaram 3. Ram Navami Dhekial Phukan 4. Hemchandra 4. Sadar Aminar Baruah Atmajibani BBDC-1-23/32-A (1) 23 . Assam Association 3. |. Jorhat Sarbajanik 4. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (retieerrettd iy (esa 7Alg ty Ba b s da 3. Andes (ja boc a a4 2 dT Mai bic a aus, 84. Match the following associations (List-1) with their respective founders (List-1) : List List . Indian League 1. Ananda Mohan Bose . Indian Association 2. Jagannath Baruah Sisir Kumar Ghosh Manik Chandra Sabha Baruah Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Wa boc od DB sats acid (a boc a La ese. Mai boc da sae eThe Global) Drought Snapshot, released in December 2023 at the beginning of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate ‘Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, exposes the devastating —_ consequences of droughts on lives, economies, and various sectors. Based on the data reported by 101 parties to the UNCCD, which of the following statements is/are correct? () The report reveals that. a staggering 1-84 billion people experienced the effects of drought. Among them 47% faced severe or extreme drought conditions. (il) Notably South Africa faced the highest number of declarations. (ii) Drought severity prompted emergency declarations in 23 countri (iv) The US, Canada, India and Sri Lanka are the countries that never declared drought ‘emergencies. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (4) @ only (8) (i) and (iv) only ©) Gi), Gi), and (iv) BBDC-I-23/32-a (1) 87. Which of the following sessions of Asom Sahitya Sabha was/were presided over by Sitanath Brahma Choudhury? (@) Tinsukia (i) Diphu (il) Sivasagar (iv) Tezpur Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) @ only (B) (i) and (ii) only (©) (i) and (iii) only (D) (iii) and (iv) only Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) : (i) It is the flagship scheme for focused and _ sustainable development of fisheries in India. (i) It is implemented in all States/ Union Territories as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat package for a period of five years from Financial Year 2020-21 to Financial Year 2024-25. (ii) ‘The Central Government bears the project cost and States/ Union Territories share the cost of sub-components of the scheme. (iv) Ornamental fish cultivation is kept out of focus under PMMSY. Select the correct _statement/ statements using the codes given below. (8) @ only 8) (ii) and (iii) only (D) Gi) onlyConsider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) : () ‘The programme includes recharge and reuse through greywater management, water conservation and rainwater harvesting. (i) It is a demand-driven scheme with strong emphasis on Jan Bhagidari (community engagement) as a crucial pillar of the project. (iii) The United Nations Office for Project. Services (UNOPS) is collaborating with the Denmark Government to support the mission in Uttar Pradesh. (iv) An average of 29 million people will be employed annually during the ~—_—mission’s construction phase. Select the correct _ statement/ statements using the codes given below. (A) (i) only (B), (and (ii) only (©) (i) and (ii) only Consider the following statements : () MV Ganga Vilas is the world’s longest river cruise covering over 51 days across 2 countries, 5 States and 27 river systems. (i) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the cruise from Varanasi on 13th January, 2023. BBDC-1-23/32-A (1) 90. (ii) The international cruise is being offered by Antara Luxury River Cruises who is operating since 2009, The cruise. culminated its journey on 28th February in Sadiya. Select the incorrect _statement/ statements using the codes given below. (A) (ii) only (©) (i) and (ii) only () (ii) and (iii) only Which of the following dramas/ Ankiya Nats was/were not composed by Sankardev? () Kaliya Daman (i) Patni Prasada (iii) Ket Gopat Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) @ and Gi) only (8) (i) only (©) Gi) and [P-7.0.91. 92, India celebrated her 75th Republic Day on 26th January, 2024. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the celebration of the Republic Day, 2024? (@) The Parade Kartavya Path. was held on (ii) The theme of the 75th Republic Day was ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat : Loktantra Ki Matruka’. (i) The three States. which presented tableaux from North- East India were Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland. (iv) ISRO presented the historic lunar landing of Chandra- yaan-IIl at the Parade. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) @) only (C) (ii) and (iv) only {D) (i) and (iii) only All the Assam Baibhav, Assam Saurav and Assam Gourav awardees are offered certain benefits/ facilities. Which of the following is/are not included in the list of benefits? () They will get free medical treatment in —_ government hospitals and stay in paying cabins, wherever available. (i) They will be provided free accommodation in State Government Circuit Houses, Guest Houses and Assam Bhawans. BBDC-1-23/32-a (1) (di). They will be, regular invitees for alk, the official functions as distinguished guests. (iv) The Government of Assam will provide them up to © 5-0 lakh for medical expenses towards the treatment of critical diseases. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (4) Gi) and Gi) only (B) (ii) and (iv) only 93. Consider the following statements () NISAR is a low Earth orbit observatory being jointly developed by ISRO and NASA. (i) NISAR is a low Earth orbit observatory being _jointly developed by ISRO and European Space Agency. (iil) The objective of NISAR is to co- develop and launch a dual frequency synthetic aperture RADAR on an Earth observa- tion satellite, (i) NISAR is planned to be launched in 2024. Select the correct statements using the codes given below. (4) @ and (i) only (B) (i) and (iii) only (©) @i) and (iv) only94. Consider the following statements : () India’s solar mission Aditya-L1 has been placed in halo orbit around Sun-Earth Lagrange point 1 Lagrange points are positions of equilibrium for a small object under the gravitational pull of two massive orbiting bodies. (iii) There are 5 Lagrange points for the Sun-Earth system. (iv) There are 5 Lagrange points for the Earth-Moon system also. Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. (A) @ only (8) (i) and (ii) only (C) @, i) and (ii) only 95. In the Interim Union Budget, 2024, the Finance Minister mentioned four specific groups of the population to focus on. Which of the following is/are not in the list? () Poor (i) Women (ii) Entrepreneur (iv) Youth BBDC-I-23/32-A (1) Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) only (B) (ii) and (iv) only (D) (ii) and (iv) only 96. Consider the following statements : () In computer parlance, a cookie is a malicious computer virus. (i) In computer parlance, a cookie is a small piece of text sent by a website to the internet browser. (iii) Internet cookies are used by banking websites only. (iv) Internet cookies help the websites to remember the client's visit to the website, Select the correct _ statement/ statements using the codes given below. (A) @ only (8) (ii) only, (©) (ii) and (ii) only a7 [PT0.97. What is/are the factor/factors that has/have prompted the colonial rulers to initiate jute cultivation in Brahmaputra Valiey? () Saturation of land suitable for jute in Bengal (i) High demand of jute in the world market (ii) Abundant labour supply in Brahmaputra Valley Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) @ only (8) (i) only (D) i), (ii) and (ii) 98. Which of the following characteristics make a braided river different from a meandering river of si discharge? () Wider and shallower ilar (i) Transports high sediment load (iii) Erodes riverbanks rapidly (iv) Deeper Select the correct answer using the codes given below. GEER ©) @, (i) and (iv) only (©) @, (ii) and Gv) only (0) (i), (ii) and (iv) only BBDC-1-23/32-A (1) 99. In which of the following Satras in Assam, the religious head (Satradhikar) is elected? () Auniati (i) Dakhinpat (ii) Kamalabari (iv) Barpeta Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) i) and (il) only (8) (i) and (ii) only (©) iil) onty 100. As per the tripartite Memorandum. of Settlement signed between. Government of India, Government of Assam with representatives of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) on 29th December, 2023, which of the following will not be set up in Assam? () Indian Institute of Management (i) School of Planning and Architecture (ii) Indian Institute of Science (iv) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) Gi) only (8) (i) and (iv) only