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1. With respect to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. It increased the types of disabilities from 7 to 21.

2. It increased the reservation for people suffering from disabilities from 3% to 7% in government jobs.
3. Every child with a benchmark disability between the age group of 6 and 18 years shall have the right
to free education.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
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2. Consider the following regarding the National Pension Scheme and Atal Pension Yojana:
1. The eligible age for NPS and APY is 18-70 years and 18-40 years, respectively.
2. APY mainly focuses on unorganized sector workers, whereas the NPS was introduced to old-age
security to citizens of India.
3. The NPS was introduced before the APY.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
No attempt.
3. With reference to the Copernicus programme, consider the following statements:
1. It is an Earth observation programme of the Indian Space Research Organisation.

2. It provides accurate and timely accessible information to improve the management of the
environment.
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
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4. Who among the following was the publisher of ‘Bhilsa Topes’, one of the earliest works on Sanchi?
(a) Alexander Cunningham

(b) James Fergusson
(c) Walter Elliot
(d) John Marshall
No attempt.
5. With reference to the India-Central Asia summit, Consider the following statements:
1. The first summit was hosted in 2022 by Uzbekistan in the capital city Tashkent
2. Delhi declaration was adopted by leaders as a part of the summit
3. It was decided to establish India-Central Asia centre in New Delhi (India)
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
6. Consider the following statements with respect to Carbon Stock :
1. It is the amount of carbon sequestrated from the atmosphere and stored in biomass, deadwood, soil,
and litter in the forest.
2. Among the Indian states, Madhya Pradesh has the highest amount of carbon stock in forest followed
by Haryana.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
No attempt.
7. With reference to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), Consider the following:
1. Finland
2. Sweden
3. Pakistan
4. Belgium
Which of the countries given above are members of NATO?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1,2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
No attempt.
8. With reference to the 'Act East Policy' of India, Consider the following statements:
1. It lays major emphasis on political and strategic relationships with extended neighbours in South
East Asia
2. Kaladan multimodal project is a part of act east policy
3. Act east policy aims to bridge the gaps created by cold war
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
9. Consider the following countries
1. Iraq
2. Qatar
3. Yamen
4. Iran
How many of the above countries have border with Persian gulf?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
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10. Consider the following pairs regarding shifting agriculture:
Names States
1. Kuruva Kerala
2. Bringa Odisha
3. Dahiya Madhya Pradesh
How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs

(c) All three pairs
(d) None of the pairs
No attempt.
11. Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties :
1. Fundamental duties are educative in nature for the citizens

2. Fundamental duties are enforceable by law
3. Fundamental duties can never be cited by the judiciary in any of its judgment
How many of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
12. Which of the following best defines the term Citizenship?
(a) A contractual relationship between the resident and the nation to gratify each other needs.
(b) It is a contract between individuals and state, where citizens willingly surrender certain
freedoms and rights to the sovereign state in exchange for protection and security.
(c) A ownership among individuals and the state that exercises political authority over each other
to promote harmonious relationship and continue existence of nation.
(d) A constitutional status that promotes loyal to and proud of the residing country.
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13. The compound Bisphenol A (BPA) sometimes mentioned in news is related to
(a) Forest fires mitigation

(b) Plastic pollution
(c) Food adulterant
(d) Rocket fuels
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14. Consider the following
1. Bird species
2. Coastal ecosystems
3. Genetic resources
United Nations Convention on Biodiversity agreement covers how many of the above elements?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None of the above
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15. With reference to India’s wildlife conservation efforts, consider the following statements:
1. Critical Tiger Habitats (CTH) and Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWH) are both notified under the
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. No area or resources under CTH be diverted for non-forest use once CTH is notified, however that
is not the case with CWH.
3. The purpose of identifying CWH is to preserve rights of original inhabitants of the area.
4. CTH are notified by an executive order of the National Tiger Conservation Authority and CWH are
notified by Ministry of Environment and Forest.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
No attempt
16. Which of the following five year plans aimed with primary objective to address the issues of poverty
and unemployment in the country?
(a) Second Five Year Plan

(b) Seventh Five Year Plan
(c) Ninth Five Year Plan
(d) Fifth Five Year Plan
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17. With reference to the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) initiative, consider the following
statements:
1. It was established in the year 2000 through Bangkok declaration

2. Tourism, culture, education and transportation are foundations for the initiative
3. India is an observer state in the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation
4. The MGC initiative aims to facilitate closer contact among the people inhabiting Mekong and
Ganga river basins.
(a) 1,2 and 4 only

(b) 2,3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) All of the above
No attempt.
18. This technique involves implantation, or infusion into a human recipient of live cells, tissues, or
organs from a nonhuman animal source. Pigs are increasingly being used for this, as their organs are
anatomically similar to those of humans. Which type of techniques is being talked about?
(a) Allotransplantation
(b) Xenotransplantation
(c) Domino Transplant
(d) ABO-incompatible Transplant
No Attempt
19. HAKUTO-R mission has been recently seen in the news related to which of the following fields ?
(a) Lunar exploration

(b) Renewable energy
(c) Maritime security
(d) Cybersecurity
No attempt.
20. Yarkovsky Effect, recently seen in the news is associated with which of the following
(a) Covid 19 side effects

(b) Biosimilar Drugs
(c) Asteroids
(d) Zoo planktons
No attempt
21. Consider the following statements :
1. India can indigenously build Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors.

2. Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) will be the first nuclear reactor in the country to use high
energy fast neutrons to sustain a fission reaction.
3. Thorium can be directly used as nuclear fuel in Advanced Heavy Water Reactors (AHWR).
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
22. With regard to cyber frauds which of the following best defines the term Doxxing?
(a) It is an attack in which the perpetrator seeks to make a network resource unavailable to its
intended users indefinitely disrupting services of a host connected to a network.
(b) Malicious code inserted into legitimate software.
(c) Act of digitally publicising a person’s private details.
(d) It is a process of acquiring personal and sensitive information of an individual via email by
disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
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23. Which of the the following statement regarding CAR T-cell therapy is incorrect?
(a) CAR T-cell therapies use a patient’s own cells for the treatment
(b) In India, this therapy has been approved for leukaemias and lymphomas.
(c) It involves the surgical removal of the cancerous tissue.
(d) Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) are proteins that assist the T-cells to recognize and attach to
a specific protein present on cancer cells.
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24. The term 'Free Movement Regime', often seen in news, is in the context of which of the following
countries?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Thailand
(c) Cambodia
(d) Bhutan
No attempt.
25. How many of the following are cold ocean currents?

1. Labrador Current
2. Kuro siwo
3. Benguela Current
4. Falkland Current
5. Norwegian Current
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
(a) Only two

(b) Only three
(c) Only Four
(d) All Five
No attempt.
26. Which of the following are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India ?
1. Crop Rotation
2. Contour Ploughing
3. Dam Construction
4. Liming
5. Sand fences
Choose the Correct Answer :
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 5
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
No attempt.
1. The supreme court of India recognised the ‘Right to Legal Aid’ under Article 21.
2. The Judiciary in India recognizes the ‘Right to know about government activities as a part of Article 20.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
No attempt.
28. Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Shola forests are primarily found at altitudes above 1500 meters in South India.
Statement II: Shola forests are characterized by deciduous trees that shed their leaves seasonally.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Only Statement I is correct.

(b) Only Statement II is correct.
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(d) Neither Statement I nor Statement II is correct.
No attempt.
29. Consider the following Statements with respect to Bioplastics :
1. Bioplastics are plastics made from renewable resources such as corn, soybeans, or sugarcane.
2. At present, both aerobic as well as anaerobic biodegradable plastics are available.
Which of the above statements are not correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
No attempt.
30. Consider the following statements about the International Financial Service Centers Authority
(IFSCA):
1. It is a unified authority for developing and regulating financial products, institutions and services in the
IFSC in India.
2. It is headquartered at GIFT city, Mumbai, in Maharastra.
3. It assumed the power of RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDAI with respect to the development and regulation
of IFSC in India.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
31. How many of the below listed Fundamental Rights are related to civil liberties ?
1. Right to Freedom of movement and residence

2. Right to Freedom of speech and expression
3. Right against Exploitation.
4. Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All Four
No attempt.
1. An Amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated only with the prior recommendation of the
President.
2. The President cannot return the Constitutional Amendment bill for reconsideration by the Parliament.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
No attempt.
33. Consider the following:
1. Fight against apartheid

2. United Nations Security Council reforms
3. Nuclear disarmament
4. New International Economic Order (NIEO)
Which of the above were the objectives of the Non Alignment movement (NAM) during the Cold War era?
(a) 1,2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2,3 and 4 only
No attempt.
34. Recently, the government set up a committee to develop a framework for the Right to Repair. In this
context, which of the following statements best explains 'Right to Repair’ :
(a) The Original Equipment Manufacturers (OMEs) Shall repair the defective product
(b) The manufacturer records the video of repairs made to ensure transparency
(c) The manufacturer repairs the product at zero cost within the warranty period
(d) The manufacturers make the spare parts of their products available to the consumers
No attempt.
35. Consider the following is/are features of Pulicat Lake?
1. It is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India.

2. The lake is located on the border between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
3. The barrier island of Sriharikota separates the lake from the Bay of Bengal.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
No Attempt
36. Consider the following regions in ancient India with respect to the presence of Megalithic structures:
1. Deccan
2. South India
3. North-east
4. Kashmir
How many of the options given above are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
No attempt.
37. Consider the following Statements with respect to Lipids :
1. They are soluble in water.

2. Combinations of lipids and proteins occur in the cell membrane of plants and animal cells.
3. The pathogens responsible for causing AIDS in humans rely on lipids to gain access to their host cells.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
No attempt.
38. In the context of the Mauryan period, the term ‘Pativedakas’ refers to:
(a) Poets in Ashoka's court

(b) Officers reporting the affairs of the people to the king
(c) Officers in charge of propagation of Ashoka's Dhamma
(d) Officers for the interpretations of law
No attempt.
39. Consider the following statements with respect to the religious life of the Later Vedic Age:
1. Gods of the Early Vedic period like Vishnu and Rudra lost their importance.
2. The importance of prayers declined and that of sacrifices increased.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
No attempt
40. Consider the following statements regarding the trading activities in the G-Secs in the secondary
market:
1. Foreign banks and primary dealers have emerged as net sellers.

2. The public sector banks, cooperative banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and private
sector banks were net buyers.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
No attempt.
41. Match the following
River. - Origin
A) Pen Ganga. - Ajanta hills
B) Wain Ganga. - Mahadeo hills
C) Wardha. - Satpura Hills
How many of the match is/are correct :-
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt
42. Which among the following best describes the problem of Twin Balance Sheet Syndrome ?
(a) Widening simultaneous debt burden of Central government and State government
(b) Severe stress was created to the government with increase in fiscal deficit and Current
account deficit
(c) Corporates are overleveraged and Banks are under severe stress with higher NPA
(d) Both government and private sector facing the challenge in accessing the investment
No attempt.
43. Consider the following statements about the crypto-assets and crypto-actors:
1. Crypto assets are self-referential instruments that are issued using cryptographic techniques.
2. Crypto assets have no intrinsic cash flow attached to them.
3. Miners, validators and protocol developers come under the category of crypto actors.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
44. With reference to Elections to Lok Sabha in India, consider the following statements:
1. Elections to form a new Lok Sabha must be notified before the expiration of term of the existing
Lok Sabha.
2. Elections to form a new Lok Sabha must be completed within three months of the end of the term
of the existing Lok Sabha.
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
No attempt
45. With reference to the G-4 group of countries, Consider the following statements:
1. It comprises of India, South Africa, Indonesia and Japan as its members

2. The countries seek to bring reforms in the World Trade Organization (WTO) in favor of developing
nations.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
No attempt.
46. In the context of Cold War era, Consider the following statements with reference to India:
1. India has maintained a passive stance towards cold war and the two rival blocs
2. India had signed the treaty of friendship with Soviet Union during the Cold war phase
3. India had played a key role as a negotiator during the Korean war
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
No attempt.
47. Consider the following statements about Indelible ink
1. Indelible ink contains silver potassium Cyanide, devised to prevent a person from casting more than
one vote.
2. Mysore Paints & Varnish Ltd., a Karnataka Government Undertaking is the sole manufacturer of the ink
in India.
3. The export of this ink is strictly prohibited to maintain the confidentiality.
4. It was legally mandated to use in all type of elections in India.
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All the four
No Attempt
48. Consider the following water bodies
1. East China Sea

2. Yellow Sea
3. Bay of Bengal
South China Sea border with how many of the above water bodies
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
No Attempt
49. Which of the following bodies organise the Plastic Overshoot Day?
(a) Earth Day Network

(b) Global Footprint Network
(c) Earth Action
(d) New Climate Institute
No Attempt
50. Consider the following statements regarding Vedic literature:
1. The term ‘Veda’ means ‘Knowledge/ Wisdom’.

2. The Atharva Veda primarily consists of various details of rules to be observed at the time of
sacrifice.
3. The Brahmanas are the commentaries on hymns and rituals.
How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
51. With reference to Bharat 6G-alliance, Consider the following statements:
1. It is a collaboration between Reliance and Google to provide high speed 6G broadband

connectivity for companies in India
2. It is launched as a part of Bharat-6G project
3. The platform will drive research and innovation in next generation wireless technology
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
52. Which of the following statements about the VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) system is/are
correct?
1. The slip generated through VVPAT contains the poll symbol and name of the candidate.
2. Kerala was the first state in the country to use this high tech voter recording system.
3. Election Commission has the discretion to taken any decision in case of a discrepancy between
electronic results and VVPAT paper slips.
Choose the correct code using the options given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
No Attempt
53. With reference to nuclear weapons, Consider the following statements:
1. Nuclear weapons can derive their power from fission reaction only
2. Naturally occurring uranium is most potent source of nuclear weapons
3. The first atomic bomb was used during the second world war
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
54. SVAMITVA scheme recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
(a) Land mapping and property rights to villagers

(b) Allotment of houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to rural women
(c) Providing subsidy to farmers for installation of solar power plants
(d) Awareness campaign for promotion and conservation of groundwater in rural areas
No attempt.
55. How many of the following Languages are recognized by the Eighth Schedule ?
1. English
2. Sanskrit
3. Kashmiri
4. Hindi
5. Tulu
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) Only two

(b) Only three
(c) Only Four
(d) All Five
No attempt.
56. Which among the following statements best describes the term 'Critical Mineral' ?
(a) Mineral deposits with high economic value and less availability
(b) Mineral deposits with high economic vulnerability and high global supply chain risk
(c) Mineral deposits are radioactive and have a high associated risk in handling and storage.
(d) Mineral deposits that are dumped into the sea by developed countries cause high
environmental risks
No attempt.
57. What is common to the names Pegasus, FinSpy and Galileo sometimes mentioned in news
(a) Satellites
(b) Malwares
(c) Ransomware
(d) Telescopes
No Attempt
58. Consider the following statements with reference to European Organisation for Nuclear Research
(CERN) :
1. CERN performs research related to particles such as W bosons, Z bosons, Higgs Bosons and
Antimatter.
2. India holds observer status in CERN.
3. Indian scientists have played a significant role in the ALICE experiment, which is part of CERN labs to
search and study Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP).
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.

Statement I: Andhra Plains are formed by the delta regions of the Krishna and Godavari rivers.
Statement II: Two significant lakes, Kolleru freshwater lake, and Pulicat Lake, are located in the Andhra
Plains region.
Statement III: Sriharikota Island, situated in Kolleru Lake, is home to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre,
India's premier space research and launch facility.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) Only Statement I is correct.

(b) Only Statement II is correct.
(c) Statements I and II are correct.
(d) Statements II and III are correct.
No attempt.
60. With reference to Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) consider the following statements
1. It is a human-carrying spacecraft designed for crewed missions to explore the Moon and other planets
in the solar system.
2. It is a four-stage rocket that uses both solid and liquid propulsion systems.
3. Recently, the last stage of the PSLV used in the mission was transformed into a kind of orbital station
called the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) to reduce the debris in the space orbits.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only
No Attempt
61. Consider the following launch systems :
1. PSLV
2. GSLV-Mk II
3. LVM-3
4. SSLV
How many of the above launch vehicles of India uses Cryogenic Engines ?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All Four
No attempt.
62. Consider the following:
1. Whales
2. Dolphins
3. Porpoises
How many of the above aquatic animals is/are known for beaching ?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
63. With reference Exchange Rate policy, consider the following statements
1. C. Rangarajan Committee favoured the move towards market determined exchange rate system in
India
2. As the part of structural reform taken during the 1990s, the exchange rate was made flexible and
allowed to depreciate to improve the competitiveness
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
No attempt.
64. Which of the following statements about National Clean Air Programme is INCORRECT?
(a) It has a target of reduction of Particulate Matter of 40% 2017 levels by 2026.
(b) The National Clean Air Programme was launched in 2019.
(c) It is country’s first such framework for air quality management with the time bound manner
(d) It was launched by Ministry of Urban affairs
No Attempt
65. Which scale is commonly used to measure hurricane/Cyclone intensity?
(a) The Mercalli scale

(b) The Saffir-Simpson scale
(c) The Fujita scale
(d) The Beaufort scale
No Attempt
66. Assertion (A) : In India, the rivers that flow towards the Arabian Sea generally have shorter
courses.
Reason (R) : Western Ghats on the west coast act as the water divide between major peninsular
rivers.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually 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
No attempt.
67. Which of the following statements about Volcano Vortex rings is/are correct?
1. They are donut-shaped structures composed of gas and ash, which are expelled from the volcanic
vent during an eruption.
2. The rings tend to disintegrate quickly if conditions are windy and turbulent.
3. This phenomena is unique to Mount Etna volcano in Italy.
Choose the correct code using the options given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
No Attempt
68. Consider the following Mahajanapadas:
1. Matsya
2. Vatsa
3. Kashi
4. Anga
Arrange them from west to east:
a. 3-1-4-2
b. 3-4-2-1
c. 1-2-3-4
d. 1-4-3-2
No Attempt
69. Consider the following countries:
1. China
2. Myanmar
3. Bangladesh
4. Maldives
Which of the countries given above are part of the Indian Subcontinent?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2,3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
No attempt.
70. With reference to Vegetation in Himalayan ranges, consider the following statements :
1. Himalayas are devoid of deciduous forests.

2. The vegetation cover of the southern slopes of the Himalayas is thicker than northern slopes
3. Evergreen broad-leaf trees like oak and chestnut are predominantly found in the hilly areas of the
western Himalayas.
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
No attempt.
71. Consider the following pairs:

Disease Crop Affected
1. Sigatoka leaf spot Apple
2. Yellow rust Wheat
3. Pink bollworm Cotton
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
No attempt
72. In the context of ancient history of India what does term Upasampada means-
A. Fortnightly meeting of the Buddhist monastic assembly.

B. Ceremony, when a person joins Monastery.
C. Confession by Monks of their offences committed .
D. Holy Day celebration on Ashwin full moon.
No Attempt
73. What is the legal implication of recognising ‘Ecocide’ as an international crime?
(a) It mandates countries to adopt renewable energy sources compulsorily.

(b) It allows for the prosecution of heads of states for environmental damages.
(c) It provides a legal basis for environmental protection as a human right.
(d) It obligates countries to pay reparations for historical environmental damages.
No attempt
74. Consider the following statements about the Goldilocks zone :
1. It is a habitable zone around a star where it is not too hot and not too cold for liquid water to exist.
2. Venus and Mars are also part of the Goldilocks zone in our solar system.
3. The celestial bodies within the Goldilocks zone must have an atmosphere.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
75. Consider the following statements with respect to safeguarding minorities in India :
1. Article 30 of the Indian Constitution empowers all minorities to establish and administer educational
institutions of their own choice.
2. Article 30 assures protection for the property of a minority by providing adequate compensation.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
No attempt.
76. Assertion (A): The Earth's diameter is slightly wider at the equator compared to the diameter
measured from pole to pole.
Reason (R): The Earth's rotation causes a bulging effect around the equator due to centrifugal forces,
resulting in a greater equatorial diameter.
Select the correct option:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation for
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation for
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.
No attempt.
77. In the context of the Ahom Kingdom of Medieval India, who among the following were called paiks?
(a) Tribal forced labourers

(b) Tribal deity
(c) Tribal farmers
(d) Tribal ropemakers
No attempt.
78. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Solar eclipse?
1. Solar eclipse occurs during a new moon.

2. Solar eclipse can be seen by only those regions of earth which are having a day time.
3. Solar eclipse can be prevented using the telescopes and other manmade instruments.
Choose the correct code using the options gven below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1,2 and 3
No Attempt
79. With reference to Glycemic index, which of the following statements is wrong?
(a) It is a rating system for foods containing Vitamins.

(b) It shows how quickly each food affects human body’s blood sugar level when that food is
eaten.
(c) Fruits and vegetables in general has the low Glycemic index.
(d) All the statements are wrong
No Attempt
80. Ideally, How many of the following is/are the aspects of the Rule of Law ?
1. Protection against arbitrary action of the Government

2. No one is above the law
3. Only the legislature can enact laws
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
81. Consider the following Assertion and Reason statements :

Assertion : The modifications done by Germline gene therapy would be heritable to and passed on
to later generations.
Reason : In this type, germ cells such as sperm or eggs are modified by the introduction of genes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(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 a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
No attempt.
82. She was a princess from the Mewar region who renounced her husband and recognized Krishna as
her lover. She was a disciple of Raidas. She was popular for her bhajans which were orally transmitted.
This is the most likely description of who among the following?
(a) Lal Ded

(b) Mirabai
(c) Gargi
(d) Gangasati
No attempt.
83. Which of the following India’s sportsperson has made history by winning the FIDE Candidates
tournament and also becoming the youngest-ever challenger in the history of the World Chess
championship?
(a) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

(b) Gukesh
(c) Vidit Santosh Gujrathi
(d) Nihal Sarin
No Attempt
84. With reference to Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021, consider the following statements :
1. Only married infertile couples and all widows or divorcee women can avail of surrogacy.
2. Under this act, the surrogate mother cannot donate her own gametes.
3. It imposes a ban on commercial surrogacy, which includes buying and selling the services of a
surrogate by a monetary reward except for insurance.
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
1. In absence of the speaker and the deputy speaker of Loksabha, Joint sitting of Parliament is
presided over by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. The Finance BiIl has to be passed by the parliament within 14 days of its introduction.
3. To Amend the provision on official language of India under the Constitution, parliament needs a
special majority.
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt
86. Consider the following statements with reference to western disturbance:
1. It is responsible for rainfall in the northern-western region of India during summer.

2. It is an extra-tropical storm that originates in the Mediterranean region.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
No attempt
87. Climate Promise 2025 initiative was recently unveiled by
(a) United Nations Environment Programme

(b) Conservation International
(c) United Nations Development Programme
(d) UNESCO
No Attempt
88. With reference to Fiscal Responsibility and Management Act of 2003, the annual fiscal target can be
exceeded based on how many among the following grounds
1. War and national security

2. The collapse of agriculture affecting farm outputs
3. A decline in real output growth of a quarter at least by 10%
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
89. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Havana Syndrome, recently in the news?
(a) Neglected tropical disease caused due to under-nourishment in the Havana islands.
(b) Abnormal rise in temperature leading to outbreak of vector-borne diseases in Havana.
(c) Set of mental health symptoms such as memory loss because of greater exposure to high-
powered microwaves.
(d) Emergence of radioactive substances during volcanic eruption leading to permanent genetic
disorders.
No Attempt
90. Which of the following statements regarding the political parties in India is INCORRECT?
(a) The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties.
(b) Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission.
(c) A national level political party is one which is recognized in four or more states.
(d) A party once recognized as a national party can never lose its national party status.
No Attempt
91. A higher credit-to-GDP ratio indicates
(a) Increase in government borrowing from the market

(b) The higher inflow of foreign investment in the Indian debt market
(c) Increase in the private household savings and investment
(d) Increase in aggressive participation of the banking sector in the real economy
No attempt.
92. “Phytorid technology” is talked about in which one of the following situations ?
(a) Wastewater treatment

(b) Creation of mini forests in urban areas
(c) Restoration of damaged coral reefs
(d) Creation of energy from Waves
No attempt.
93. Which of the following elements is NOT part of the popular “Lucknow pact agreement” of 1917?
a) The term of Legislative Council be made 5 years.

b) The salaries of secretary of state for India should be paid by the British treasury.
c) Government should declare that it would confer self government on Indians at an early date.
d) Extremists be allowed to join into Indian National Congress who were expelled during Surat
Split of 1907
No Attempt
94. Which of the following species on earth is known as 'Living fossil' surviving for more than 150 million
years?
(a) Olive Ridley Turtles

(b) Loggerheads
(c) Crane
(d) Keneps Ridley

No attempt
95. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
(a) Ravi river rises in Kashmir

(b) Mahananda river rises in West Bengal
(c) Ramganga river rises in Uttarakhand
(d) Chambal river rises in Madhya Pradesh
No attempt.
96. Consider the following statements with reference to Indian councils Act of 1909:
1. It increased size of executive council from 16 to 60.

2. It provides communal representation of muslim and Sikh.
3. It was majorly aimed at appeasing the moderates of the country.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt
97. Consider the following
1. Jammu Kashmir
2. Uttarakhand
3. Himachal Pradesh
The Union Territory of Ladakh shares its boundary with how many of the above states/Union territories?
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
No Attempt
98. Consider the following countries
1. Bangladesh
2. Pakistan
3. Sri Lanka
4. Bhutan
How many of the above South Asian countries is/are part of present Tiger range countries?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All the four
No Attempt
99. With reference to Metaverse or Virtual reality, consider the following statements :
1. One cannot own another avatar in the metaverse.

2. They only allow companies to advertise products and services that are safe for users.
3. Any kind of violence against another avatar is strictly prohibited.
(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
No attempt.
100. Phytoplanktons are primarily found in which of the following zones of a lake?
(a) Littoral zone

(b) Benthic zone
(c) Limnetic zone
(d) Profundal zone
No attempt.
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1. It increased the types of disabilities from 7 to 21.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

3. With reference to the Copernicus programme, consider the following statements:

1. It is an Earth observation programme of the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Alexander Cunningham

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

6. Consider the following statements with respect to Carbon Stock :

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which of the countries given above are members of NATO?

(a) 1 and 3 only

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

(a) Only one

9. Consider the following countries

(a) Only one

10. Consider the following pairs regarding shifting agriculture:

3. Dahiya Madhya Pradesh

How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

11. Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties :

1. Fundamental duties are educative in nature for the citizens

How many of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) Only one

12. Which of the following best defines the term Citizenship?

13. The compound Bisphenol A (BPA) sometimes mentioned in news is related to

(a) Forest fires mitigation

14. Consider the following

(a) Only one

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Only one

(a) Second Five Year Plan

1. It was established in the year 2000 through Bangkok declaration

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1,2 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(a) Lunar exploration

(a) Covid 19 side effects

21. Consider the following statements :

1. India can indigenously build Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) Only one

25. How many of the following are cold ocean currents?

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

(a) Only two

Choose the Correct Answer :

27. Consider the following statements :

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

28. Consider the following statements:

(a) Only Statement I is correct.

29. Consider the following Statements with respect to Bioplastics :

Which of the above statements are not correct?

How many of the above statement is/are correct?

(a) Only one