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1. Which of the following statements best
describes cropping intensity?
(a) It refers to using high amount of
fertilizers to increase production of a
particular crop.
(b) It refers to raising of a number of crops
from the same field during
agriculture year.
(c) It refers to reserving an area of arable
land for a particular crop.
(d) It refers to increasing net sown area to
increase overall production of grains.
2. Consider the following statements regarding
the ‘Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA)’:
1. It is a new climate finance mechanism
unveiled by the International Energy Agency
(IEA) at the UNFCC summit held in Dubai.
2. It will allow companies to fund clean
4. Consider the following statements regarding
the Cham Lama dance:
1. Guru Rinpoche is regarded as the
propounder of this dance tradition.
2. Heavy masks are worn during the
performance of this dance.
3. It is performed by Buddhist monks in the
one Himalayan states.
How many statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
5. Consider the following statements regarding
invasions in ancient India:
1. Alexander was the first foreign invader
to invade India.
2. The Indian king Porus lost his empire to
Alexander following his defeat at the

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exchequer and no jagir was granted to 4. It uses liquid sodium as a coolant in two
any civil or military officer. circuits to transfer heat energy to
How many of the statements given above are generators for producing electricity.
correct? How many of the above statements are
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) Only three
(d) None (d) All four

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7. Consider the following: 10. With reference to the India-Europe Free

1. Minimum Capital Requirements Trade Agreement (EFTA), which of the

following statements given below is correct?
2. Supervisory review of Capital Adequacy
(a) The deal includes agreements with
3. Market Discipline
respect to both goods and services.
How many of the above are the pillars of the (b) Binding commitment of $100 billion
Basel III norms? FDI in next 5 years.

(a) Only one (c) Among EFTA countries, Norway is the

largest trading partner of India.
(b) Only two
(d) The investment covers both FDI and
(c) All three
FPI.
(d) None
11. Recently, the snake-venom case has been in

8. Consider the following statements regarding the news. In this regard, consider the
following statements:
Star Dunes:
1. Snakes produce venom in order to
1. They are Circular-shaped sand formations
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2. Repo Rate
Ghose and Krishna Mohan Banerjee are
3. Marginal Standing Facility Rate
members of Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Anushilan Samiti given below.

(b) Young Bengal Group (a) 2-1-3

(b) 1-2-3
(c) Jugantar Group
(c) 1-3-2
(d) Theosophical Society
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13. Consider the following statements: 16. Consider the following factors:
1. India’s domestic production of crude oil 1. High salinity levels in water
accounts for more than one-third of the 2. High humidity levels
country’s supply needs. 3. High wind speeds
4. High air pressure over the water surface.
2. Mumbai High field is the largest oil field
How many of the above factors decrease the
in India.
rate of evaporation?
3. The Barauni refinery is an example of
(a) Only one
market-based refinery. (b) Only two
How many of the above statements are (c) Only three
correct? (d) All four
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 17. Consider the following statements lithium
(c) All three industry in India:
1. Currently, India imports 100% of its
(d) None
lithium requirements.
2. The bulk of the lithium is sourced from
14. Consider the following statements regarding
the lithium triangle countries of South
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Payments, which of the following will not be

2. India has negative IRGD due to very
included under the invisibles in the current
low-interest rates.
account? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Remittances correct?
(b) Income earned by MNCs from their (a) 1 only
investment in India (b) 2 only
(c) Software exports (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) NRI deposits (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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19. Consider the following statements: 22. Consider the following statements regarding
1. The children of foreign diplomats posted the landslide susceptibility in India:
in India and enemy aliens cannot acquire 1. The regions of Andaman and Nicobar
Indian citizenship by birth. Islands come under the very high
2. In India, both a citizen by birth as well
vulnerability zone.
as a naturalized citizen are eligible for
2. Trans-Himalayan areas of Ladakh come
the post of President.
under the zone of moderate to low
3. If any foreign territory becomes a part of
vulnerability.
India, the President specifies who among
3. Arunachal Pradesh has the highest
the people of territory shall be the citizen
of India. percentage of land area susceptible to
How many of the above statements are landslides.
correct? How many of the statements given above are
(a) Only one correct?
(b) Only two (a) Only one
(c) All three (b) Only two
(d) None (c) All three
(d) None
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archaeological sites. cadmium pollution?

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remote desert regions.

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Important Iron mines Regions

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minimum of 273 members of the Lok 2. Katamati : Odisha

Sabha should vote in support of the 3. Rajhara : Chattisgarh
impeachment. How many of the above pairs are correctly
Which of the statements given above
matched?
is/are not correct?
(a) Only one
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two
(b) 2 only
(c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

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25. Consider the following statements with 27. This plant, commonly found across Europe
reference to personal income: and Asia, thrives in the Himalayan region of
1. Personal income is the income available India, particularly in the cold deserts of

to persons from all sources to dispose of Ladakh and Spiti, where it grows above the

as they choose. tree line. Its leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits

2. It is obtained from private income by boast medicinal properties, traditionally used

deducting undistributed profit and to combat ageing. In Ladakh, it holds

corporate tax payable by the enterprise. revered titles such as the 'Wonder Plant' and

Which of the statements given above is/are 'Gold Mine'. This plant significantly
contributes to Ladakh's agricultural
correct?
economy, with 90% of its production
(a) 1 only
originating from the region. It is accorded
(b) 2 only
the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its
(c) Both 1 and 2
unique soil conservation role.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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(b) Ramban Anardana

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and judiciary. Commission.

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not correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) Only three (c) All three

(d) All four (d) None

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29. Consider the following statements regarding
the Asset Management Company (AMC) in
India:
1. An AMC is a registered financial
institution that pools funds from multiple
investors and invests in various financial
instruments.
2. AMCs have to follow the asset
allocation scheme approved by the
Securities Exchange Board of India
(SEBI).
3. The office of the Registrar of Companies
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under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
regulates the AMCs in India.
How many of the above statements are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
32. In the context of macroeconomics, the
problem of fiscal drag is often ascribed to
(a) the failure of the government to collect
enough taxes due to a narrow tax base.
(b) very low consumer spending due to
increased taxation.
(c) the deliberate government policy to
pursue a low-tax regime.
(d) raising of interest rates by the central
bank of the country.
With reference to Prevention of Money
Laundering Act, which of the following
statement is not correct?
(a) Activities related to Virtual Digit
Assests and Cryptocurrency are included
under the Act.
(b) PMLA can be invoked merely by citing
a standalone criminal conspiracy charge

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Society Court.
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Forum to discuss global industry a statement recorded before an

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agendas investigating officer is admissible in

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(HMAC):
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the people.
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3. It discusses the general issues relating to

(b) It is a system where source of authority
social and economic development of the
lies with the parliament elected through
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free and fair elections.
How many of the above statements are
(c) It is a tool of direct democracy that seeks
correct?
to capture the opinion of people on a
(a) Only one
matter of public policy.
(d) It is a doctrine that states that the final (b) Only two
authority of the State is derived from the (c) All three
Constitution. (d) None
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35. Who among the following is known as the 38. In the cell of a living organism, anaerobic
guardian of the public purse and controls the respiration mainly takes place
entire financial system of the country? (a) In the mitochondria.
(a) Governor of the RBI (b) Inside the nucleus.

(b) Public Accounts Committee (c) In the cytoplasm.

(c) Chairman of the Finance Commission (d) Inside the vacuoles.

(d) Comptroller and Auditor General

39. Consider the following metals:

36. The Central Ground Water Authority has 1. Cobalt

been constituted under which of the 2. Magnesium

following acts? 3. Copper

(a) Water (Prevention & Control Of 4. Nickel

Pollution) Act, 1974 Which of the metals given above show

(b) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 ferromagnetic behavior under normal

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AWBI.
of any impurities.
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How many of the statements given above
correct?
are correct?
(a) 2 only
(a) Only one
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) All three
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

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41. With reference to the evolution of the 44. In the context of Modern Indian History,
Constitution in India, which of the following Which of the following statements best
amendments/changes happened earliest? describes the 'German Plot' or the
(a) Innovation of Basic Structure Doctrine
'Zimmerman Plan'?
by the Supreme Court
(a) A conspiracy planned by the Jugantar
(b) Mandatory Presidential assent to a
constitution amendment bill party to incite a pan-Indian rebellion
(c) Mandatory Cabinet recommendation for against the British Raj during World
National Emergency War I.
(d) Addition of Fundamental duties to the (b) A British proposal to grant India
constitution
dominion status in exchange for support
during World War II.
42. With reference to the Coastal Regulation
Zone (CRZ), consider the following (c) A diplomatic strategy devised by the

statements: British to suppress nationalist

1. The Shailesh Nayak Committee was movements in India during World War I.
related to the coastal zone regulation.. (d) A clandestine operation orchestrated by
2. CRZ-I is situated between high tide lines Indian nationalist leaders to negotiate

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governments.
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(d) Discovery of massive lithium deposits
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regarding the National Savings Certificate

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46. The right to free legal aid, to any person in

(a) National Savings Certificate is a fixed-
income post office savings scheme.
(b) Non-resident Indians (NRI)
purchase NSC certificates.
(c) NSC offers tax benefits without any
limits.
(d) Banks and NBFCs accept NSC as
collateral or security for secured loans.
India, is a fundamental right under:
cannot (a) Right against exploitation
(b) Right to protection against arrest and
detention
(c) Right to freedom of speech
(d) Right to life

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47. Consider the following pairs: 50. Consider the following statements regarding
River Location Peer-To-Peer (P2P) Lending:
1. Ib River : Odisha
1. P2P lending websites connect borrowers
2. Falgu River : Bihar
to lenders cutting out the financial
3. Pavana River : Maharashtra
institution as the middleman.
How many of the above given pairs are
correctly matched? 2. Investing money through peer-to-peer
(a) Only one lending is safer than putting money in
(b) Only two savings accounts.
(c) All three
3. Currently, P2P lending is not regulated
(d) None
in India.
How many of the above statements are
48. With reference to Medical Termination of
Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 2021, consider the correct?
following statements: (a) Only one
1. Unmarried women cannot undergo (b) Only two
pregnancy termination under this Act.
(c) All three
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beyond 24 weeks in any case. the International Network of Solar

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Centres (Project STAR C):

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3. Nuh Siphir : Amir Khusrau
correct?
How many of the pairs given above are
correctly matched? (a) Only one
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Only two (c) All three
(c) All three (d) None
(d) None

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52. Consider the following statements regarding 55. Which one of the following is the primary
Indian puppetry: aim of CRISPR-based approaches in the
1. Kundhei from Odisha is a form of glove context of sickle cell disease?
puppetry. (a) To improve red blood cell flexibility
2. Rod puppetry is mostly found in West (b) To correct the underlying genetic
Bengal and Odisha. mutation
3. Tholu Bommalata is a form of string (c) To induce further genetic mutations
puppetry from Andhra Pradesh. (d) To enhance hemoglobin production
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
56. Consider the following statements:
(a) Only one
1. Full faith and credit is to be given
(b) Only two
throughout the territory of India to
(c) All three
public acts, records and judicial
(d) None
proceedings of the Centre and every
state.

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Indian constitution strives to implement the British India government grant the voting
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axiom of ‘government of laws and not of rights to Indian women for the first time in

men’? the provinces?

(a) Preamble (a) Government of India Act, 1935

(b) Affirmative action policies (b) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919
(c) Fundamental Rights (c) Indian Councils Act 1892
(d) Directive Principles of States Policy (d) Morley Minto reform 1909

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58. Consider the following statements regarding
the National Games of India:
1. The first National Games on the lines of
the Olympics was held in Lucknow.
2. It is organized under the jurisdiction of
the Sports Authority of India.
3. The recent edition of these games was
held in Goa.
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
59. Consider the following statements with
reference to the NAMASTE scheme:
1. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment and the
61. Which of the following is an example of a
foundation species?
(a) A beaver building a dam that creates a
pond
(b) A top predator regulating the population
of prey species
(c) An invasive species outcompeting native
vegetation
(d) A decomposer breaking down organic
matter in soil
62. Consider the following statements regarding
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission :
1. It is an intergovernmental organisation
responsible for the management of tuna
and tuna-like species in the Indian
Ocean.
2. India is a member of this organization.
3. Tuna fish are endemic to Indian Ocean.
How many of the above statements are

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Ministry of Skill Development and

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correct?

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Entrepreneurship to ensure safety and

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(b) Only two
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3. It will provide 100% capital subsidies

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63. Which of the following statements best
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equipment.
describes the 'Article 99' of the UN Charter?
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Secretary-General to bring to the

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the maintenance of international peace

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United Nations and officials of the

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Organization shall enjoy privileges and

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1. Ker Puja : Uttar Pradesh immunities necessary for the

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2. Tamladu : Telangana independent exercise of their functions

3. Nua Khai : Odisha (c) Development of pacific settlement of
How many of the pairs given above are local disputes through regional
correctly matched? arrangements
(a) Only one (d) Guarantee that Jews had the unalterable
right to live anywhere in Palestine, in the
(b) Only two
region between the Jordan River and the
(c) All three
Mediterranean Sea
(d) None

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64. Consider the following statements about the 67. Consider the following statements about the
Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS) for Wildlife Protection Amendment Act of
India: 2022:
1. It is a quality assurance initiative for the 1. The amendment has added a new
certification of organic produce. Schedule IV for the animals listed in the
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Appendices of CITES.
Commerce and Industry. 2. Schedule I consists of animals like
3. PGS involves third-party certification of tigers, which are given the utmost
organic produce. protection.
How many of the statements given above are 3. Certain plant varieties are protected
correct? under Schedule III.
How many of the above statements are
(a) Only one
correct?
(b) Only two
(a) Only one
(c) All three
(b) Only two
(d) None
(c) All three
(d) None
65. Consider the following statement regarding
sandstone:
68. Consider the following statements about the
1. It is a minor mineral as per the Mines
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna:
and Minerals (Development and 1. It is a Central Scheme that aims to

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households in India.
3. In India, it is found only in Rajasthan 7@
2. The scheme provides for a subsidy of
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correct?
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3. Net metering is not important for the

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69. Consider the following statements:

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between two sovereigns to foster process at the borders of the African

alliances. Nubian, African Somali, and Arabian
plates.
(c) A sermon delivered publicly to
Which of the statements given above is/are
symbolize the Islamic ruler's authority
correct?
and legitimacy.
(a) 1 only
(d) An architectural style developed under
(b) 2 only
the patronage of medieval rulers for
(c) Both 1 and 2
constructing administrative buildings.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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70. Consider the following statements with 73. Consider the following pairs:
reference to the ‘Multi-Angle Imager for Tribal Leader Associated
Aerosols mission' (MAIA), recently seen in
Movement
the news :
1. It was launched by the National 1. Chakra Bisoi : Santhal Rebellion
Aeronautics and Space Administration 2. Tomma Dora : Koya Rebelllion
(NASA) and the Italian Space Agency
3. Sido and Kanhu : Khond Uprisings
(ASI) to investigate the health impacts
of air pollution. How many of the above pairs are correctly
2. The mission utilizes a constellation of matched?
miniature satellites for high-resolution (a) Only one
imaging of aerosols in selected cities. (b) Only two
3. New Delhi is among the primary target
(c) All three
cities identified for the mission.
How many of the statements given above are (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one 74. Consider the following statements about the
(b) Only two trends in urbanization in India:
(c) All three
1. The urbanization in India has steadily
(d) None
increased for the last two decades.
71. Consider the following pairs: 2. Urbanization is primarily driven by the

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How many pairs given above are correctly (a) Only one
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Country Team (UNCT), consider the

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the following statements:

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following statements:
1. The powers to constitute tribunals is
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Coordinator in respective countries. 3. Foreigners Tribunals under this order

3. The UN Sustainable Development
have been established in all the states
Group oversees the coordination of
UNCT. How many of the statements above are
How many of the statements above is/are correct?
correct? (a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None

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76. Consider the following statements regarding 79. In the context of biotechnology, prime
the International Space Station (ISS):
editing can be best described as:
1. It is the first-ever space station built in
Earth's Orbit, with the collaboration of (a) A method for analyzing gene expression
five nations. levels in cells.
2. It is the only space station operating in
(b) A technique for editing DNA sequences
the Earth's Orbit.
3. Rakesh Sharma is the first Indian with high precision.
astronaut to go to space and board the
(c) A protocol for amplifying DNA
ISS
How many of the above statements are fragments in the laboratory.
correct? (d) A system for predicting protein
(a) Only one
(b) Only two structures based on genomic data.
(c) All three
(d) None
80. In the parlance of macroeconomics, what do

77. Consider the following statements regarding you understand by 'Arbitrage'?

Delhi Manifesto, 1929: (a) It is the buying and selling of assets in
1. It was released by Muslim League in
1929 to counter the Nehru Report before different markets in order to take

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Congress in Round Table conferences. (b) It is the cost borne by the central bank in
77
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printing currency notes.

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correct?
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(c) It is the fee paid by investors and traders

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trading platforms.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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(d) It is the cost borne by the government in

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tax collections in an an economy.

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manufacturing country in the world. 81. In which of the following groups are all the
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four countries members of Indian Ocean

terms of upcoming PV module
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manufacturing capacity. Rim Association?

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(a) Australia, Bangladesh, Comoros and

is heavily reliant on China for raw
materials. Pakistan
How many of the above statements are (b) India, Indonesia, Kenya and Somalia
correct?
(c) Madagascar, South Africa, Sri Lanka
(a) Only one
(b) Only two and Saudi Arabia
(c) All three
(d) Oman, Seychelles, UAE and New
(d) None
Zealand

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82. Consider the following countries: 85. Recently, researchers at the Geological
1. Democratic Republic of Congo Survey of India discovered Vanadium from

2. Ghana Gulf of Khambat. With reference to this,

3. Mali consider the following:

1. Energy storage
4. Nigeria
2. Nuclear reactors
How many of the above African countries
3. Steel manufacturing
do not have a coastline along the South
4. Aerospace components
Atlantic Ocean?
How many of the above are applications of
(a) Only one vanadium?
(b) Only two (a) Only one
(c) Only three (b) Only two
(d) All four (c) Only three
(d) All four

83. Consider the following statements regarding

the ISRO's CE-20 rocket engine: 86. Which of the statements given below

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is not correct regarding the Basholi painting?

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1. It uses liquid hydrogen, which is the

l.c
(a) It is a distinctive form of mural

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most efficient fuel for rockets.

gm
painting.
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2. It is the first indigenous cryogenic
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(b) It is the first GI-tagged handicraft from

vi
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engine developed by ISRO.

the Jammu region.
ah
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3. It was recently human-rated and can be

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used in GSLV Mk III launch vehicles for

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paintings.
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Gaganyaan missions. (d) Natural dyes and pigments are used in

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1. A money bill is a financial bill certified

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by the President.
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(c) All three

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2. All Finance bills that are not money bills

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(d) None
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must include recommendations of the

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Rajya Sabha.
84. In the Rig Vedic period, the term "Yava"
Which of the statements given above is/are
referred to:
correct?
(a) Deities in warfare (a) 1 only
(b) Musical instrument (b) 2 only
(c) Ornaments (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Food grains (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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88. Consider the following pairs: 91. Consider the following pairs:
Conspiracy Case Associated National Park River passing
Leaders through it
1. Delhi Conspiracy : Barindra Kumar 1. Dibru-Saikhowa : Lohit
Case Ghosh National Park
2. Alipore Conspiracy : Rashbehari Bose 2. Great Himalayan : Sainj
Case National Park
3. Nashik Conspiracy : V.D. Savarkar 3. Silent Valley National : Kabini
Case Park
4. Kanpur Conspiracy : S.A Dange How many of the above pairs are correctly
Case matched?
How many of the above pairs are correctly (a) Only one
matched? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) All three
(b) Only two (d) None
(c) Only three
(d) All four 92. With reference to prevailing legal systems,
which of the following best describes the
89. Consider the following statements regarding term 'Common Law'?
public goods:

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(a) Fundamental law od the country that is

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1. Public goods are goods with applicable to both citizens and aliens

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characteristics of non-rivalry and non- (b) A set laws that is equally applicable to
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excludability. all religious communities within a
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to society.
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phytoremediation is not correct?

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environmentally friendly approach to

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Plant absorb and accumulate high

3. Talcher Super : Chattisgarh concentrations of heavy metals.
Thermal Power Plant (c) Phytoremediation is a rapid process that
How many of the pairs given above are can completely eliminate all types of
correctly matched? pollutants within a short period.
(a) Only one (d) Phytoremediation can be used to
(b) Only two remediate contaminated sites, such as
(c) All three industrial areas and mining sites.
(d) None

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94. Consider the following pairs: 97. Consider the following plant species:
Desert Primary Aridity 1. Patwa
Factor 2. Himalayan fritillary
1. Gobi Desert : Continentality 3. Salampanja
2. Atacama Desert : Coastal Cooling How many of the above-mentioned species
3. Mojave Desert : Rainshadow desert are classified as medicinal plants?
How many of the above pairs are correctly (a) Only one
matched? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) All three
(b) Only two (d) None
(c) All three
(d) None 98. Consider the following statements regarding
the Processed Steel Slag road:
95. Consider the following species:
1. The construction cost of the processed
1. Ghol or Black spotted Crocker
steel slag road is higher than that of
2. Baobabs
bitumen roads.
3. Eurasian Otter
2. The processed steel slag road will have

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thicker layers than regular roads.

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3. Surat has become the first city in India
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capable of thriving in aquatic environments?
to implement a processed steel slag road
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project.
(b) Only two
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(d) All four

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1. Lachit Borphukan was prime minister of (d) None

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the Ahom Kingdom of Assam.

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emperor Aurangzeb. 1. Separation of Burma from India

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3. Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi

Battle of Saraighat. How many of the above events occurred
Which of the statements given above is/are
during the tenure of Lord Irwin?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) All three
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
(d) 3 only

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100. From the decline of the Mauryan dynasty
until the rise of the Gupta Empire, which of
the following kingdoms were holding power
in different parts of India?
1. The Sungas in Magadha
2. The Vardhana dynasty of Thanesar
3. The early Cholas
4. The Satavahanas of Andhra
5. The Palas of Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code
given below
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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