Q.1 If any political party gets recognized Q.

Q.3 With reference to elections in India,
as a 'national party', which of the
following benefits will it get?
1. Only one proposer is required to
file a nomination.
2. Two sets of electoral rolls free of
cost by the Election Commission of
India.
3. Receive land or buildings from the
government to establish their
party office.
4. The election symbol of that party
cannot be used by any other
political party in polls across India.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Only one
(a)
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Q.2 With reference to the Engineering,
Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
Model of public-private partnership
(PPP), consider the following
statements:
1. The government bears the total
capital cost during the
construction period.
2. The toll/revenue collection is the
responsibility of the private entity
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) The educational qualifications for
consider the following statements with
reference to expenditures incurred:
Statement 1- There is an election
expenditure limit for political parties.
Statement 2- Any incorrect accounting of
expenditure can lead to the
disqualification of a candidate.
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is the
correct explanation for Statement-
I (a)
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is not
the correct explanation for
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but
Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but
Statement-II is correct
Q.4 Which of the following statements is
correct regarding the Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC)?
(a) The Constitution of India has
specified its strength and
composition.
(b) The Parliament determines the
conditions of service of the
chairman and other members of
the UPSC.
(c) The advise tendered by the
Supreme Court regarding the
removal of its chairman or a
member is binding on the
president.
Q.7 Which of the following are the
UPSC members are mentioned in possible benefits of e-Governance in
the Constitution of India. India?
1. Reduction in corruption in the
Q.5 Which of the following statements is administration
correct regarding the National Human 2. More hierarchical organizational
Rights Commission (NHRC)? structure
3. Greater citizen participation in the
(a) Only a retired Chief Justice of India governance process
can be appointed as its chairman.
4. Improved relations between the
(b) Its chairman and members hold public authorities and civil society
office for a term of five years or
until they attain the age of 70 How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
years, whichever is earlier.
(c) It cannot inquire suo motu into
Only one
any violation of human rights by a
(b) Only two
public servant.
(c) Only three
(d) It has all the powers of a civil court
(d) All four
and its proceedings have a judicial
character.
Q.8 Consider the following statements
regarding the Advocate General of the
Q.6 With reference to political and
State:
electoral reforms in India, arrange the
following events in chronological order: 1. He must be a person who is
qualified to be appointed a judge
1. Introduction of NOTA option
of a high court.
2. Photos of candidates on EVMs
2. He enjoys all the privileges and
3. Introduction of electors' photo
immunities that are available to a
identity card
member of the state legislature.
4. Lowering the voting age from 21
3. The Constitution does not contain
years to 18 years
the procedure and grounds for his
Select the correct answer using the code removal.
given below.
How many of the statements given above
(a) 1-2-3-4 is/are correct?
(b) 4-3-1-2
(a) Only one
(c) 3-4-2-1
(b) Only two
(d) 3-4-1-2
(c) Only three
(d) None

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Q.9 Consider the following statements Q.11 Consider the following statements How many of the statements given above (b) Only two
regarding the State emblem of India: regarding the National Skill Development is/are correct? (c) All three
Corporation (NSDC): (d) None
1. A State Government before (a) Only one
adopting the emblem as the official 1. It is a not-for-profit public limited (b) Only two
Emblem of the State must obtain company set up as part of a (c) Only three Q.15 Consider the following statements
the prior approval of the Central national skill development (d) All four regarding the Bharatnatyam:
Government. mission.
2. The use of the emblem in official 2. It was set up by the Ministry of 1. Bharatanatyam is a group dance
seal is restricted to the only Finance. Q.13 Consider the following statements with significant classical texts
Constitutional bodies. 3. The Ministry of Skill Development regarding the tenth schedule of the Indian influencing its techniques.
3. Municipal councils and Panchayati & Entrepreneurship holds 49% of Constitution and anti-defection: 2. Nandikesvara's Abhinaya Darpana
1. Any decision of the presiding
Raj Institutions cannot use the the share capital of NSDC, while is a text for Bharatanatyam.
emblem in any manner. the private sector has 51% of the officer regarding disqualification 3. Bharatanatyam is an ekaharya
share capital. arising out of defection is not final dance.
How many of the statements given above and subject to judicial review.
are correct? How many of the statements given above 2. According to the rules related to
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct? defection, the presiding officer can
(a) Only one is/are correct?
take action against defection on his
(b) Only two (a) Only one
own (suo moto).
(c) Only three (b) Only two (a) Only one
(d) None (c) Only three Which of the statements given above (b) Only two
(d) None is/are correct? (c) All three
(d) None
Q.10 Article 323-B of the Indian (a) 1 only
Constitution provides for establishment Q.12 Consider the following statements (b) 2 only
of tribunals for which of the following with respect to legal proceedings against (c) Both 1 and 2 Q.16 Consider the following statements
matters? government officials: (d) Neither 1 nor 2 regarding the musical concepts in Indian
1. Public service matters in 1. No criminal proceedings can be classical music:
connection with the affairs of a started against the governor of a
state state in respect of his/her personal Q.14 Consider the following statements: 1. "Swara" originally pertained to
2. Industrial disputes acts during the term of office. Vedic recitation.
3. Foreign exchange 2. The judicial officers enjoy 1. Najum-al-ulum is a notable work 2. "Raga" is rooted in the Sanskrit
4. Elections to the Lok Sabha immunity from any liability in of the Golconda school of painting. word "Ranj".
How many of the statements given above respect of their official acts. 2. These paintings depict dance. 3. "Tala" signifies rhythmic patterns
is/are correct? 3. The State must be liable for all 3. The rulers of Qutb Shahi were with cycles ranging from three to
tortuous acts of its employees, benefactors of the Golconda School 108 beats.
(a) Only one
whether done in exercise of of Paintings.
(b) Only two How many of the statements given above
sovereign or non-sovereign
(c) Only three is/are correct?
powers. How many of the statements given above
(d) All four (a) Only one
4. The Constitution does not grant is/are correct?
any immunity to the ministers for (b) Only two
their official acts. (a) Only one (c) All three

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 (d) None A. Borobudur Temple 1. Sarnath (d) None payment lead to the establishment
of an English factory.
B. Dhameka Stupa 2. Magelang Q.21 Consider the following statement: 3. The English acquired the
Q.17 Consider the following statements:
C. Mahabodhi Temple 3. Kusinagar zamindari rights of the villages and
Statement-I: In 1667, the Dutch withdrew Fort William in Calcutta became
1. The Kailasanatha temple, Ellora is from their trade interests in India as part
D. Ramabhar Stupa 4. Bodh Gaya the seat of the eastern presidency.
a major example of the Nagara of an agreement with the English.
Architecture. How many of the statements given above
2. The vesara is a fusion style of both Statement-II: The Anglo-Dutch Treaty of
Codes: is/are correct?
Nagara and Dravida styles of Breda in 1667 allowed the Dutch to focus
on their more profitable trade in (a) Only one
temple architecture. (a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Indonesia after the English agreed to (b) Only two
3. The Dashavatara temple, Deogarh (b) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-4
is an example of vesara style of relinquish their claims in that region. (c) All three
(c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
architecture. (d) None
(d) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statement?
Which of the statements given above Q.23 Consider the following statements
is/are correct? Q.20 Consider the following statements (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
about the Press Act, 1835:
regarding the Satavahana Dynasty are correct and Statement-II is
(a) Only one correct explanation for Statement- 1. It was enacted by Governor-
1. The Satavahanas were exclusively I. General Charles Metcalfe.
(b) Only two
(c) All three supportive of Hinduism, strictly (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
adhering to Brahmanical traditions are correct and Statement-II is not 2. The act required printers and
(d) None publishers to provide a detailed
and practices without any patronage correct explanation for Statement-
towards other religions like I. account of the premises of a
Q.18 Consider the following statement: publication.
Buddhism. (c) Statement-I is correct but
2. Satavahana period generally did not Statement-II is incorrect. 3. Publishers could discontinue
1. Ram Lila exclusively support a single religious (d) Statement-I is incorrect but publications at any time without
2. Chhau Dance
group. Statement-II is correct. the need for government approval.
3. Vedic Chanting
3. The Naneghat inscription mentions
Satakarni I performing solely How many of the statements given above
Which of them are listed in UNESCO Buddhist rituals, while Q.22 Consider the following statements is/are correct?
Intangible Cultural Heritage List? Gautamiputra Satakarni is referred regarding the struggle between the
Mughal Empire: (a) Only one
to as "ekabamhana" in the Nashik (b) Only two
(a) Only one inscription, suggesting a shift
(b) Only two 1. The conflict between the Mughal (c) All three
towards exclusive Buddhist authorities and the English (d) None
(c) All three patronage.
(d) None escalated after the sacking of
Hooghly by the Mughals lead to
How many of the statements given above retaliatory actions by the English. Q.24 Consider the following statements
Q.19 Match the following: is/are correct? regarding the comparison between Non-
(a) Only one 2. A Royal Farman allowed the Cooperation Movement and Civil
(b) Only two English East India Company to Disobedience Movement:
Indian Heritage Sites Location (c) All three trade in Bengal against an annual

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1. The Non-Cooperation Movement
was primarily a protest against the
Rowlatt Act while the Civil
Disobedience Movement was a
demand for complete
independence from British rule.
2. Both movements employed non-
violent with the British
government as their method.
3. The Non-Cooperation Movement
was the first mass movement
whereas Civil Disobedience
Movement signalled as the
beginning of the end of British
Rule.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.25 Consider the following statements
regarding the Ibn Batuta:
1. He paid devotion at Baba Farid's
shrine.
2. He served as Chief Qasi in the
court of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s
Court.
3. He mainly focused on studying the
religious practices of Hinduism
and Buddhism.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
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(d) None
Q.26 Who wrote the book “Rihlah”?
(a) Al-Khwarizmi
(b) Ibni Khaldun
(c) Ibn Battuta
(d) Al-Idrisi
Q.27 Consider the following statements
regarding thermobaric bombs:
1. Thermobaric bombs, also known
as vacuum bombs, primarily use
the explosive force of a
conventional chemical explosive to
produce a high-temperature, high-
pressure explosion.
2. It uses a two-stage ignition process
involving a dispersal of fine
powder or liquid fuel followed by
an ignition source.
3. The Geneva Conventions explicitly
prohibit the use of thermobaric
bombs in armed conflicts due to
their indiscriminate and inhumane
nature.
How many of the given above
statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.28 Consider the following statements
with reference to “Arab League”:
1. It is a regional multi-national
organization of Arabic-speaking
countries in the Middle East and
North Africa.
2. Established in 1945, the League is
headquartered in Cairo.
3. The Arab league's mission is to
promote trade and economic
growth as well as sovereignty and
political stability in the region.
4. India is one of the four observer
nation of it.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
Q.29 With reference to the Jantar Mantar,
consider the following statements:
1. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh
II in the early 18th century at
various locations across India,
including Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain,
Mathura, and Varanasi.
2. It was primarily designed to
measure time, predict eclipses, and
determine the positions of celestial
objects with high accuracy.
3. Jantar Mantar in Delhi is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, recognized for
its cultural significance and
contributions to the field of
astronomy.
How many of the above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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Q.30 Consider the following statements
regarding the payloads of the
Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
1. The Langmuir Probe (LP) will
measure the thermal conductivity
and temperature of the lunar
surface.
2. Chandra's Surface Thermophysical
Experiment (ChaSTE) will estimate
the near-surface plasma density
over time.
3. Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable
Planet Earth (SHAPE) will study
spectral and polarimetric
measurements of Earth from the
lunar orbit in the near-infrared
(NIR) wavelength range.
How many of the given above
statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.31 Consider the following statements
regarding ‘Axolotl’ species:
1. Axolotls are unique among
salamanders because they
undergo metamorphosis,
transitioning from an aquatic
larval stage to a terrestrial adult
stage.
2. Axolotls are native to the rivers
and lakes of Asia, particularly
found in the Himalayan region.
3. It is listed as critically endangered
under the IUCN Red List.
How many of the given above
statement(s) is/are correct?
 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.32 Consider the followings statements
with reference to the Startup India Seed
Fund Scheme:
1. Its aim is to extend financial
assistance to startups for activities
like Proof of concepts, developing
prototypes, conducting product
trials, entering the market, and
Commercialization.
2. Ministry of Finance is the nodal
ministry of the scheme.
3. It is implemented for the period of
4 years with effect from 1st April
2021.
How many of the above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) Only One
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.33 With reference to the Optical fibers,
consider the following statements:
1. Fiber optics use total internal
reflection to transmit light signals
at nearly the speed of light.
2. Graded-index fibers have a core
with a uniform refractive index,
leading to minimal signal
distortion over long distances.
Which of the given above statement(s)
is/are correct?
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Q.41 Consider the following statements
with reference to the STARFIRE
Algorithm:
1. It is capable of estimating and
mapping the unwanted Radio
Frequency Interference (RFI)
signals in space.
2. It helps in revealing the unknown
secrets about the cosmos.
3. It is being developed by the Indian
Space Research Organisation.
Which of the following statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 2 and 3
(c) Only 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.42 The Belém Declaration, often seen in
the news, is associated with which of the
following?
(a) Protecting the rights and
territories of indigenous peoples
and local communities.
(b) Space exploration cooperation
between countries.
(c) Global efforts to combat terrorism.
(d) None of the above
Q.43 Consider the following statements
with reference to PM-PRANAM Scheme:
1. It aims to safeguard and restore
mangrove ecosystems along the
Indian coastline, while
simultaneously improving the
socio-economic conditions of the
neighboring communities.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.34 Recently, the report ‘Climate
Equality: A Planet for the 99%’ was in the
news. It is released by which of the
following?
(a) World Bank
(b) World Meteorological
Organization
(c) Oxfam International
(d) United Nations Development
Programme
Q.35 Which among the following
countries is the largest producer of
Tantalum, a rare transition metal that has
important applications in electronic
equipment?
(a) China
(b) Rwanda
(c) Brazil
(d) Democratic Republic of the Congo
Q.36 With respect to the Indian
Renewable Energy Development Agency,
Consider the following statements:
1. It is a Maha Ratna Public Limited
Government Company.
2. It is under the aegis of the Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy.
3. It provides financial assistance and
loans for projects related to
renewable energy sources such as
solar, wind, biomass, and small
hydropower.
2. There will be no separate budget
for the PM-PRANAM scheme.
3. It is under the purview of the
Ministry of Chemical and
Fertilizers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
correct?
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 2 and 3
(c) Only 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.44 Consider the following statements
regarding types of ATMs:
1. White Label ATMs are set up,
owned, and operated by non-
banks.
2. Orange Label ATMs are primarily
utilized for agricultural
transactions, serving the banking
needs of farmers and rural
customers.
3. Brown Label ATMs are owned by a
service provider, with cash
management and banking network
connectivity provided by a
sponsor bank.
How many of the given above
statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.45 Consider the following statements
regarding Adichanallur:
1. It is located along the
Tamirabarani River.
Which of the given above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.37 Consider the following statements
regarding Guindy National Park:
1. It is a protected area located in
Tamil Nadu.
2. It is fed by the Adyar River, which
flows through the park from north
to south.
3. The park has a dry evergreen
scrub and thorn forest, grasslands,
and water bodies.
Which of the given above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.38 Consider the following statements
regarding the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation:
1. This year in 2023 the summit was
hosted by India in a virtual format.
2. The theme of the summit was
“Towards a SECURE SCO”.
3. Iran has now become a permanent
member in this 23rd summit.
Which of the given above statements
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
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2. The 'Iconic Site Museum' at
Adichanallur in Tamil Nadu is
being developed to commemorate
the megalithic culture of the Chola
dynasty.
Which of the given above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.46 With respect to the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora(CITES),
consider the following statements:
1. It is also known as the Washington
Convention.
2. It was drafted as a result of a
resolution adopted in 1963 at a
meeting of members of the
International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
3. It is legally binding on the Parties,
and it does not take the place of
national laws.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.47 Consider the following statements
regarding the PM-Young Achievers
Scholarship Grant Scheme for a Vibrant
India (YASASVI) Scheme:
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(d) 1, 2, and 3
Q.39 Which of the following are the
applications of Quantum Computing?
1. Cryptography
2. Drug Discovery and Material
Science
3. Financial Modeling
4. Weather Forecasting
5. Energy Optimization
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 5
(c) 1, 3, 4, and 5
(d) All of the above
Q.40 Consider the following statements
with respect to Lab-Grown Diamonds:
1. These are diamonds that are
created in a laboratory rather than
being formed naturally deep
within the Earth's crust.
2. These are produced using Low-
pressure, Low-temperature
(LPLT), or chemical vapor
deposition (CVD) methods.
3. Lab-grown diamonds have
essentially the same chemical
composition and crystal structure
as natural diamonds.
Which of the following statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It has been implemented by the
Ministry of Science and
Technology.
2. It is a scholarship scheme for
Other Backward Class (OBCs),
Economically Backward Class
(EBC), and Denotified Nomadic
Tribes (DNT) students.
3. It is a central sector scheme.
4. These scholarships will be
available for studies in India as
well as abroad.
How many of the given above
statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Q.48 Consider the following statements
regarding the National Turmeric Board:
1. It is a statutory body under the
Ministry of Commerce and
Industry.
2. The Board shall have a
Chairperson to be appointed by
the Central Government.
3. India is the second largest
producer, consumer, and exporter
of turmeric in the world followed
by China.
How many of the given above
statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.49 Consider the following statement
regarding the National Initiative for
Developing and Harnessing Innovations
(NIDHI) program:
1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of
Finance.
2. It is an end-to-end plan for
startups to double the number of
incubators and startups in five
years.
3. India has emerged as the 3rd
largest ecosystem for startups
globally.
How many of the given above
statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.50 With reference to industrially
produced artificial trans-fats, consider the
following statements:
1. They raise Low Density
Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol and
lowers High Density Lipoprotein
(HDL) Cholesterol.
2. WHO launches the REPLACE
campaign to eliminate trans fats
from global food supply by 2023.
3. Tamil Nadu became the first state
in India to introduce fat tax on
junk food.
How many of the above statement(s)
is/are not correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.57 Consider the following statements
about Coriolis force:
1. It is caused by the earth’s rotation
about its axis.
2. It deflects the water to the left
direction in the northern
hemisphere and to the right in the
southern hemisphere.
3. It is maximum at the poles and is
absent at the equator.
How many of the above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.58 With reference to the Jet stream,
consider the following statements:
1. The westerly Jet streams become
more widespread and stronger
during the summer season.
2. The onset of the southwest
monsoon in India is associated
with the southward movement of
the subtropical westerly Jet
Stream.
3. With the increase in temperature
difference, the velocity of the wind
increases within the jet stream.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
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(d) None
Q.51 With reference to directed energy
weapons (DEWs), consider the following
statements:
Statement I:-These weapons use
electromagnetic energy to achieve their
primary effect or as a means of
propulsion.
Statement II:-ISRO has initiated a project
to develop a lightweight DEW named
Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array
(DURGA)-II.
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-1
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but
Statement-II is correct
Q.52 Consider the following statements
about Pompe disease:
1. It is caused by a deficiency of
Protease enzyme that is
responsible for breakdown of
sucrose.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.59 Consider the following statements
regarding La Nina:
1. It is the above-average sea surface
temperature in the east-central
Equatorial Pacific.
2. It led to increased instances of
hurricanes in the United States.
3. This phenomenon led to an
increase in fish production in the
western South American region.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Q.60 With reference to the Ocean
currents, consider the following
statements:
1. Ocean currents are primarily
driven by differences in water
temperature and salinity, as well
as the Earth's rotation.
2. Ocean currents are strongest at the
surface and their strength
decreases with depth.
3. Surface currents constitute about
90% of all the water in the ocean.
Which of the given above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
2. Treatment options for Pompe
disease primarily focus on surgical
interventions.
3. It is diagnosed by performing
enzyme tests on blood or skin
cells.
How many of the statement(s) given
above is/are not correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q.53 What is ‘AKTOCYTE’, sometimes
seen in the news?
a) Dietary supplement by FSSAI
b) A nutraceutical tablet for cancer
patients.
c) A therapy minimizing side effects
of radiotherapy.
d) A cancer-fighting protein.
Q.54 'SAMRIDH Programme' was recently
seen in the news, in the context of:
a) Creating a conducive platform to
Indian Software Product start-ups
to enhance their products and
securing investments for scaling
up their business.
b) Improving access to affordable and
quality healthcare for vulnerable
populations in tier-2 and tier-3
cities, and rural and tribal regions.
c) Providing loans to MSMEs for
improving their productivity.
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Q.61 Consider the following pairs:
River Flows into
1. Mekong Andaman Sea
2. Danube Caspian Sea
3. Yangtze East China Sea
4. Rhine North Sea
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Q.62 “The crop is a tropical crop in origin
but it is grown in subtropical and
temperate regions of the world. The crop
cannot withstand frost and starts
withering or wilting at a temperature
above 35°C. It needs 50-100 cm rainfall
which should be well distributed
throughout the growing period.
Waterlogging at any stage of growth is
deadly harmful.
It can be grown on different types of soil
ranging from alluvial soils to black clayey
or loamy soils.”
Which one of the following is that crop?
(a) Tobacco
(b) Jute
(c) Cotton
(d) Rubber
Q.63 Consider the following statements
about the Atlas Mountains:
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d) Providing socio-economic support
to the people belonging to the BPL
category.
Q.55 Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India saw its Plastic
Overshoot Day after 6 months the Earth
saw its Plastic Overshoot Day.
Statement-II: Plastic Overshoot Day is
calculated based on the country’s
Mismanaged Waste Index.
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is the
correct explanation for Statement-
I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is not
the correct explanation for
Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but
Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I incorrect but
Statement-II is correct
Q.56 Consider the following statements
regarding the Doldrums:
1. It is a low-pressure belt near the
equator where the northeast and
southeast trade winds converge.
2. These are characterized by calm
and light variable winds, making it
challenging for sailing vessels to
navigate.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
1. These are a fascinating range in
north-west Africa, spanning
Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
2. These mountains are actively
rising due to the convergence of
the Eurasia, Africa, and Arabia
tectonic plate boundary.
Which of the given above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.64 Consider the following statements
regarding Lhonak Lake:
1. It is a glacial-moraine-dammed
lake, located in Himachal
Pradesh's far northwestern region.
2. It is rapidly growing in size in an
abnormally rapid manner due to
the melting of the lake's associated
South Lhonak glacier and North
Lhonak and main Lhonak glaciers.
Which of the given above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.65 Consider the following statements
regarding the Soil Health Card:
1. Its aim is to give insights into soil
fertility status that significantly
impacts crop productivity.
2. These are issued in India under the
guidance of the Ministry of
 Environment, Forest and Climate
Change.
3. Soil Health Cards are issued to
farmers once in every 10 years.
Which of the following statement(s)
is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.66 With reference to the North Sea,
consider the following statements:
1. It is bordered by countries such as
the United Kingdom, Norway,
Denmark, and Germany.
2. It connects to the Atlantic Ocean
through the English Channel in the
south and the Norwegian Sea in
the north.
3. It has been a significant site for
offshore oil and gas production.
Which of the given above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.67 Consider the following statements
with reference to Aurora which was in the
news:
1. Aurora is a natural light display in
Earth's sky, predominantly seen in
low-latitude regions.
2. Auroras are the result of
disturbances in the
magnetosphere caused by the
solar wind.
3. Most of the planets in the solar (a) Both Statement I and Statement II Q.72 In the realm of microorganisms,
system, some natural satellites, are correct, and Statement II is the which endosymbiotic bacterium is
brown dwarfs, and even comets correct explanation for Statement commonly known for infecting
also host auroras. I. arthropods, altering their reproductive
Which of the following statement(s) (b) Both Statement I and Statement II systems?
is/are correct? are correct, and Statement II is not (a) Escherichia coli
the correct explanation for (b) Wolbachia
(a) 1 and 2 only
Statement I. (c) Salmonella
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Statement I is correct, but (d) Streptococcus
(c) 1 and 3 only
Statement II is incorrect.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Statement I is incorrect, but
Q.73 What is the main objective of the
Statement II is correct.
Water (Prevention and Control of
Q.68 Recently, General elections were Pollution) Act, of 1974, and how does it
held in Cambodia. Consider the following
Q.70 Consider the following flora: contribute to environmental protection in
countries:
India?
1. Night-blooming Jasmine
1. Myanmar (a) To promote water usage without
2. Moonflower any restrictions.
2. Thailand
3. Evening Primrose
3. Laos (b) To prevent and control water
How many of the above are typically
4. China pollution by regulating the
known for blooming or being most
5. Vietnam discharge of pollutants and
fragrant during the night time or after
How many of the above-mentioned establishing central and state
sunset? pollution control boards.
countries share a border with Cambodia?
(a) Only one (c) To encourage industries to freely
(a) Only two dispose of their effluents into
(b) Only two
(b) Only three water bodies.
(c) All three
(c) Only four (d) None (d) To levy taxes on water
(d) Only five consumption to fund
environmental initiatives.
Q.71 Consider the following plants:
Q.69 Consider the following statements:
1. Neem Q.74 What common leaf modifications are
Statement I: Koalas, known for their
2. Venus Flytrap observed in desert plants to minimise
distinctive appearance and diet, are
3. Turmeric water loss?
native to India. How many of the above are known for
Statement II: Koalas primarily feed on their medicinal properties and classified 1. Broad and succulent leaves
eucalyptus leaves and are adapted to a as carnivorous plants? 2. Hairy leaves with dense trichomes
specific habitat with abundant eucalyptus 3. Reduced leaf surface area and
(a) Only one modified stem for photosynthesis
trees.
(b) Only two 4. Thorns or Spines Instead of Leaves
Which one of the following is correct (c) All three How many of the above statements are
regarding the above statements? (d) None correct?

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(a) Only one (d) None significant number of endemic

(b) Only two Q.77 What climate finance and species.
(c) Only three investment strategies are outlined by the 2. The concept was introduced to
Q.79 In India, the adoption of DDT,
(d) All four Green Climate Fund (GCF) to address the prioritize conservation efforts in
endosulfan, cypermethrin, and
climate crisis: areas facing high levels of habitat
neonicotinoids is a matter of concern.
loss and degradation.
Q.75 In certain plant adaptations to arid 1. Enhancing planning to maximize These substances are primarily employed 3. Biodiversity hotspots are
environments, which of the following mitigation, adaptation, and as determined solely based on the
modifications in the structure of fruits are sustainable development.
(a) Insecticides in agriculture total number of species present in
observed to conserve water? 2. Catalyzing climate innovation
(b) Antioxidants in processed foods a given region.
3. De-risking investment to mobilize Select the correct answer using the code
1. Reduced seed size (c) Ozone Depleting Substances
finance at scale given below.
2. Fleshy and succulent fruit walls (d) Fragrance agents in perfumes
4. Mainstreaming climate risks and
3. Increased number of seeds opportunities into investment (a) 1 and 2 only
4. Formation of spines around seeds
decision-making Q.80 Which of the following statements (b) 2 and 3 only
How many of the above statements are On how many of the above does the GCF accurately describes aspects of 'coral (c) 1 and 3 only
correct? focus its financial support to achieve its bleaching'? (d) 1, 2, and 3
goal
(a) Only one 1. Excess oxygen can cause the Q.82 Consider the following:
(b) Only two (a) Only one expulsion of the zooxanthellae
(c) Only three (b) Only two (coral bleaching). 1. Mercury
(d) All four (c) Only three 2. Corals need too much sunlight to 2. Nitrogen dioxide
(d) All four fuel the algae's photosynthesis. 3. Particulate Matter (PM10)
However, low sunlight can affect 4. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Q.76 Consider the following statements Which of the above are pollutants
the algae, leading to bleaching.
regarding the Duar formations: Q.78 Consider the following statements
3. Some coral species can survive at commonly associated with vehicular
regarding sand mining:
1. Duars are alluvial floodplains situated low temperature of 4°C. emissions?
south of the outer foothills of the 1. Sand mining for construction Select the correct answer using the code
Himalayas and north of the (a) 1 and 2 only
materials has tripled in the past given below:
Brahmaputra River basin. (b) 2 and 3 only
two decades. (c) 1, 3, and 4 only
2. This region is divided by the Sankosh (a) 1 only
2. Sand is the second-most exploited (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
rivers into Eastern and Western (b) 2 and 3 only
Duars.
natural resource globally after
water. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Duars play a vital role in the region, (d) 1, 2, and 3 Q.83 In aquatic ecosystems, which of the
particularly in supporting tea 3. The extraction, sourcing, use, and following organisms are most likely to
plantations, and notably, the management of sand are thrive in environments with limited
Shiwaliks are absent in this region. unregulated in many parts of the
Q.81 Which of the following statements sunlight penetration?
How many of the given above statement(s) world.
is/are correct? are correct regarding the concept of
How many of the above statements are 1. Seagrasses
'biodiversity hotspots'?
(a) Only one correct? 2. Hydrilla Verticillate
(b) Only two 1. Biodiversity hotspots are regions 3. Coral Reef
(a) Only one 4. Kelp
(c) All three with high species diversity and a
(b) Only two
(d) None
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Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Q.84 In a forest ecosystem, which of the
following organisms is/are commonly
associated with nutrient cycling and
decomposition processes?
(a) Detritivores and Decomposer
Bacteria only
(b) Scavengers like Eagle
(c) Herbivores and Carnivores only
(d) Predatory Insects and Amphibians
only
Q.85 In aquatic ecosystems, which of the
following is most likely to contribute to
eutrophication?
1. Algae
2. Zooplankton
3. Phytoplankton
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Q.86 Consider the following statements
about Microfinance in India:
1. The microfinance sector in India
accounting for 2% of the Gross
Value Added (GVA).
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
has defined microfinance as
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(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.92 Consider the statements related to
the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
deflator:
1. The GDP deflator is a
comprehensive measure of
inflation, reflecting the prices of all
domestically produced goods and
services.
2. The GDP deflator provides a timely
indicator compared to other
inflation measures like CPI and
WPI.
3. The Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation
(MOSPI) publishes the GDP
deflator as part of the National
Accounts Statistics.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.93 Consider the following statements
regarding the components of National
Income:
1. Personal Income (PI) is calculated
by subtracting undistributed
profits, net interest payments
made by households, and
corporate tax from National
Income (NI).
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collateral-free loans provided to
households with an annual income
of up to Rs. 1 lakh.
3. Microfinance Institutions (MFIs)
are the largest providers of micro-
credit amongst other regulated
entities in India.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.87 Consider the following statements
about Sovereign Credit Rating:
1. Sovereign credit ratings solely rely
on quantitative financial metrics
such as GDP growth rates and
foreign exchange reserves.
2. The sovereign credit ratings by
major agencies like S&P Global and
Moody's have not upgraded India
to the highest investment grade.
Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.88 Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): According to the NCAER
and DPIIT report, logistics costs in India
as a percentage of GDP have decreased
2. Personal Disposable Income (PDI)
is derived from Personal Income
(PI) by deducting personal tax
payments and non-tax payments,
representing the income
households can freely use.
3. Personal Disposable Income (PDI)
includes all forms of income that
households receive from
investments and employment,
without the need to subtract any
form of taxes or other mandatory
payments.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
Only two
(b)
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.94 Consider the statements regarding
the Managed Floating Exchange Rate
system:
1. In a managed floating exchange
rate system, the value of the
currency is determined primarily
by market forces.
2. There is no intervention by the
central bank in managing the
floating exchange rate system.
3. This exchange rate system is a
hybrid incorporating elements of
both flexible and fixed exchange
rate systems.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
from the fiscal year during the past
decade.
Reason (R): The reduction in logistics
costs relative to GDP is attributed to the
faster growth of nominal GDP compared
to logistics costs and a decrease in fuel
prices.
Options:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not
the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Q.89 Consider the following statements:
1. The RBI is setting up a cloud
facility for the financial sector in
India which will initially be
operated by Indian Financial
Technology and Allied Services
(IFTAS).
2. The RBI has proposed to increase
the UPI transaction limit for
payments to hospitals and
educational institutions from ₹2
lakh to ₹5 lakh per transaction.
3. The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
will operationalize the Fintech
Repository by April 2024.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.95 Consider the following statements
regarding the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR):
1. The CRR is determined as a
percentage of a bank's net demand
and time liabilities (NDTL) and
must be maintained as an average
daily balance with the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI).
2. CRR serves as a monetary policy
tool for the RBI to regulate
liquidity in the banking system.
3. An increase in the CRR leads to a
decrease in household savings
with banks, as higher interest rates
encourage spending rather than
saving.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.96 Consider the statements regarding
Currency Convertibility in India:
1. Capital Account Convertibility
(CAC) facilitating the ease of
currency conversion into gold or
another currency.
2. India currently practices full
convertibility in the current
account.
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Q.90 Consider the following statements
about the Global Bond Index (GBI):
1. India has been included in the
Global Bond Index GBI-EM Global
Diversified suite as of June 2024.
2. The Global Bond Indexes
monitored by JP Morgan and
Bloomberg-Barclay's include local
currency bonds from developing
nations.
3. High taxation laws in India are
conducive to foreign investment in
the bond market.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
All three
(c)
(d) None
Q.91 Consider the following statements
about the Direct Tax to GDP ratio in India
for the fiscal year 2022-23:
1. The share of direct taxes in India's
GDP reached a 15-year high.
2. Tax buoyancy indicates improved
efficiency in tax collection relative
to GDP growth.
3. Direct taxes contributed over 54%
to the overall tax collection during
FY23.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
Which of the given above statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.97 Consider the following statements
about Regional Rural Banks (RRBs):
1. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were
established following the
recommendations of the
Narasimham Working Group in
1975.
2. The equity of an RRB held by the
Central Government, the State
Government, and the Sponsor
Bank in the proportion of
50:15:35.
3. The primary objectives of RRBs
include providing credit and other
facilities to small and marginal
farmers, agricultural laborers,
artisans, and small entrepreneurs.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q.98 Consider the following statements
concerning the Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC):
1. The Monetary Policy Committee
(MPC) was established by an
 amendment to the Reserve Bank of (a) Only one
India Act, 1934. (b) Only two
(c) All three
2. The MPC consists of six members,
(d) None
with three members from the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and
Q.100 Consider the following statements
three external members appointed
related to the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
by the Central Government.
in India:
3. The current inflation target is set
1. CPI measures the change over time
at 4 percent with a tolerance band
in the general level of prices of
of +/- 2 percent.
goods and services with food and
How many of the statements given above beverages having a weightage
is/are correct? close to 50% in the index.
2. The Ministry of Statistics and
(a) Only one
Programme Implementation
(b) Only two
calculates all four types of CPI.
(c) All three
(d) None 3. The Labour Bureau in the Ministry
of Labour is responsible for
Q.99 Consider the following statements collecting data and compiling CPI
about the Capital Account: for Industrial Workers, CPI for
Agricultural Labourers, and CPI for
1. Capital receipts primarily
Rural Labourers.
comprise market borrowings,
loans from the Reserve Bank of How many of the statements given above
India and commercial banks, is/are correct?
foreign loans, and recoveries of
loans. (a) Only one
(b) Only two
2. Capital expenditure includes
(c) All three
investments in land, buildings,
(d) None
machinery, and equipment, as well
as loans and advances to state and
union territory governments.
3. Revenue receipts in contrast to
capital receipts which do not
impact the government's liabilities
or assets.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?

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