OCT_GS_Quiz

OCTOBER 2023
1. Consider the following 4. What does high COD to BOD

statements regarding ratio of an organic pollutant
Preeclampsia represent ?
1. People with (a) High biodegradability of the
preeclampsia often have pollutant
high blood pressure. (b) Low biodegradability of the
2. And they also high levels pollutant
of protein in their urine. (c) Presence of free oxygen for
Select the correct answer using aerobic decomposition
the code given below: (d) Presence of toxic material in
(a) 1 only. the pollutants
(b) 2 only.
(c) Both 1 and 2.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2. 5. Which of the following is known
as Swedish initiative?
(a) Stockholm convention
2. Kokborok which is recently seen (b) United nations conference on
in news refers to human environment
(a) Air-to-air missile of Israel. (c) Bonn challenge
(b) a ancient technique in (d) United nations conference on
shipbuilding. sustainable development
(c) a language spoken in the
State of Tripura.
(d) an animal behaviour of 6. Kylinxia zhangi which is
performing courtship displays. recently seen in news refers to
(a) a type of bacteria
(b) an arthropod that lived in the
3. Consider the following early Cambrian period
statements regarding Dholes (c) a toxic mycotoxin produced
1. They are endemic to by several types of fungi
India. (d) ancient Port city
2. They are classified as
Endangered in IUCN Red
list. 7. Which of the following are the
Select the correct answer using exclusive powers of the Lok
the code given below: Sabha?
(a) 1 only. 1. To introduce money bills
(b) 2 only. 2. To ratify the declaration
(c) Both 1 and 2. of Emergency
(d) Neither 1 nor 2. 3. To pass a motion of non-
confidence against the
Council of Ministers
4. To impeach the
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President 10. With reference to ‘Urban

Codes: Cooperative Banks’ in India,
(a) 2 and 4 consider the following
(b) 1 and 3 statements:
(c) 2 and 3 1. They are supervised and
regulated by local boards
(d) 1 and 4
set up by the State
Governments.
8. 2. They can issue equity
As regards the use of
shares and preference
international food safety
shares.
standards as reference point for
the dispute settlements, which 3. They were brought
one of the following does WTO under the purview of the
collaborate with? Banking Regulation Act,
1949 through an
(a) Codex Alimentarius
Amendment in 1966.
Commission
Which of the statements given
(b) International Federation of
above is/are correct?
Standards Users
(a) 1 only
(c) International Organization
for Standardization (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) World Standards (c) 1 and 3 only
Cooperation (d) 1, 2 and 3
9. 1. According to the order of 11. 1. A Kitchen Cabinet' is a

precedence Lok sabha group of unofficial
Speaker is the fifth in advisers to the political
position. chief, especially when
2. Speaker appoints the considered more
members of the various influential than the
committees of the Official Cabinet.
Parliament. 2. The Cabinet is the apex
3. On election as the organ of the
Speaker, he/she has to administrative hierarchy
resign from the political in a parliamentary
party on whose ticket democracy like India.
he/she was elected. 3. According to the
Codes: Constitution of India, the
President can directly
(a) 1 only
take over the reins of
(b) 2 only administration, from the
(c) 1 and 3 Council of Ministers
(d) 2 and 3 headed by the Prime
Minister.
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(a) 2 only found as pollutants in the

(b) 1 and 2 drinking water in some parts of
(c) 1 and 3 India?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
12. With reference to the history of 4. Formaldehyde
ancient India, which of the 5. Uranium
following statements is/are Select the correct answer using
correct? the codes given below.
1. Mitakshara was the civil (a) 1 and 3 only
law for upper castes and (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
Dayabhaga was the civil
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
law for lower castes.
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. In the Mitakshara
system, the sons can
claim right to the
property during the 14. What is the difference between
lifetime of the father, “vote-on-account” and “interim
whereas in the budget”?
Dayabhaga system, it is 1. The provision of a “vote-
only after the death of on-account” is used by a
the father that the sons regular Government,
can claim right to the while an “interim
property. budget” is a provision
3. The Mitakshara system used by a caretaker
deals with the matters Government.
related to the property 2. A “vote-on-account” only
held by male members deals with the
only of a family, whereas expenditure in
the Dayabhaga system Government’s budget,
deals with the matters while an “interim
related to the property budget” includes both
held by both male and expenditure and
female members of a receipts.
family. Which of the statements; given
Select the correct answer using above is/are correct?
the code given below: (a.) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b.) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c.) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 3 only
15. The “Miyawaki method” is well

13. Which of the following can be known for the:
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(a) Promotion of commercial following ways :

farming in arid and semi-arid 1. Soil formation
areas 2. Prevention of soil erosion
(b) Harvesting wind energy on 3. Recycling of waste
coastal areas and on sea
4. Pollination of crops
surfaces
Select the correct answer using
(c) Development of gardens
the codes given below:
genetically modified flora using
(a.) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Creation of mini forests in
urban areas (b.) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c.) 1 and 4 only
(d.) 1, 2, 3 and 4
16. If a major solar storm (solar
flare) reaches the Earth, which
of the following are the possible 18. Proclamation of emergency by
effects on the Earth?: the President of India can be
1. GPS and navigation made on the written advice of
systems could fail. the Cabinet only. This provision
2. Tsunamis could occur at has been added
equatorial regions. (a) after 44th Constitutional
3. Power grids could be Amendment.
damaged. (b) after 42nd Constitutional
4. Intense auroras could Amendment.
occur over much of the (c) by the Constituent Assembly
Earth. in the Constitution of India.
5. Forest fires could take (d) by the Supreme Court of
place over much of the India. in 1975.
planet.
6. Orbits of the satellites
could be disturbed 19. Regarding the Indus Valley
7. Shortwave radio Civilization, consider the
communication of the following statements
aircraft flying over polar 1. It was predominantly a
regions could be secular civilization and
interrupted. the religious element,
Select the correct answer using though present, did not
the code given below; (a) 1, 2, 4 dominate the scene,
and 5 only 2. During this period,
(b) 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 only cotton was used for
manufacturing textiles
(c) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
in India.
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
17. (a.) 1 only
Biodiversity forms the basis for
human existence in the (b.) 2 only
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(c.) Both 1 and 2 elected.

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Checks if the election
certificates of the members are
in order.
20. Which one of the following
observations is not true about
the Quit India Movement of 23. Consider the following
1942? statements regarding Ramon
(a.) It was a non-violent Magsaysay Award
movement 1. Ramon Magsaysay
(b.) It was led by Mahatma Award is featured for six
Gandhi categories, including
(c.) It was a spontaneous “Government Service”,
movement “Public Service”..etc
(d.) It did not attract the labour 2. The award is
class in general internationally
recognised as the Nobel
Prize counterpart of
21. Asia.
Consider the following
statements regarding Select the correct answer using
Mitakshara Law School the code given below:
1. The term Mitakshara is (a) 1 only.
derived from the name of (b) 2 only.
a commentary written by (c) Both 1 and 2.
Vijnaneswara, on the (d) Neither 1 nor 2.
Yajnavalkya Smriti.
2. It is observed in Bengal
and Assam. 24. Among the following, which one
Select the correct answer using is not an ape?
the code given below: (a) Gibbon
(a) 1 only. (b) Gorilla
(b) 2 only. (c) Langur
(c) Both 1 and 2. (d) Orangutan
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
25. Which of the following are

22. The function of Pro-Term termed as the privileges of the
Speaker is members of the Parliament?
(a) To conduct the proceedings 1. Freedom of speech in
in the absence of speaker Parliament.
(b) Officiate as speaker when 2. Immunity to a member
speaker is unlikely to be elected from any proceedings in
(c) Swear in members and hold any court in respect of
charge till a regular speaker is anything said or any
vote given by him in
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Parliament or any (a.) Biosphere Reserve

committee thereof. (b.) Botanical Garden
3. Prohibition on the courts (c.) National Park
to inquire into (d.) Wildlife Sanctuary
proceedings of
Parliament.
4. Freedom from arrest in 28. The authorization for the
civil cases during, forty withdrawal of funds from the-
days before and after, Consolidated Fund of India
the parliamentary must come from:
session.
(a.) The President of India
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(b.) The Parliament of India
(a) 1 and 2
(c.) The Prime. Minister of India
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(d.) The Union Finance, Minister
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
29. Consider the following
statements:
26. In India, if a religious 1. Biodiversity is normally
sect/community is given “the greater in the lower
status of a national minority, latitudes as compared to
what special advantages it is the higher latitudes.
entitled to?
2. Along the mountain
1. It can establish and gradients, biodiversity is
administer exclusive normally greater in the
educational institutions. lower altitudes as
2. The President of India compared to the higher
automatically nominates altitudes.
a representative of the Which of the statements given
community to LokSabha. above is/are correct?
3. It can derive benefits (a.) 1 only
from the Prime
(b.) 2 only
Minister’s 15-Point
Programme. (c.) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 and 3 only’
statements regarding
(c.) 1 and 3 only
Magellanic Clouds
(d.) 1, 2 and 3
1. They are only visible
from Northern
Hemisphere
27. Which one of the following is not 2. The Magellanic Clouds
a site for in-situ method of share a gaseous
conservation of flora?
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envelope (a) 1, 2 and 3

Select the correct answer using (b) 1, 2 and 4
the code given below: (c) 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only.
(c) Both 1 and 2.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2. 33. Three of the following criteria
have contributed to the
recognition of Western Ghats-
31. All revenues received by the Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma
Union. Government by way of regions as hotspots of
taxes and other receipts for the biodiversity:
conduct of Government 1. Species richness
business are credited to the: 2. Vegetation density
(a.) Contingency Fund of India 3. Endemism
(b.) Public Account 4. Ethno-botanical
(c.) Consolidated Fund of India importance
(d.) Deposits and Advances 5. Threat perception
Fund 6. Adaptation of flora and
fauna to warm and
humid conditions
32. Which of the following customs Which three of the above are
and conventions are associated correct criteria in this context?
with Parliament of India? (a.) 1, 2 and 6
1. Rulings given by the (b.) 2, 4 and 6
Chair may be criticized, (c.) 1, 3 and 5
directly or indirectly, (d.) 3, 4 and 6
only outside the house.
2. A member should not
give publicity in the 34. The “dharma” and “rita” depict a
press to the discussions
central idea of ancient Vedic
held by him with the
civilization of India, In this
Speaker in his chamber.
context, consider the following
3. Information given to statements:
members in confidence
1. Dharma was a
or by virtue of their
conception of obligations
being members of
and of the discharge of
committees should not
one’s duties to oneself
be divulged.
and to others.
4. A notice should not be
2. Rita was the
given publicity until it
fundamental moral law
has been admitted by
governing the
the speaker and
functioning of the
circulated to members.
universe and all it
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contained. present on the seafloor

Which of the statements given in international waters.
above is/are correct? Which of the statements given
(a.) 1 only above are correct?
(b.) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
35. Quit India Movement was

launched in response to: 38. Consider the following
(a) Cabinet Mission Plan statements:
(b) Cripps Proposals 1. Climate and Clean Air
(c) Simon Commission Report Coalition (CCAC) to
Reduce Short Lived
(d) Wavell Plan
Climate Pollutants is a
unique initiative of G20
group of countries.
36. Which of the following types of
2. The CCAC focuses on
authority are attributed to the
methane, black carbon
President of India?
and hydrofluorocarbons.
1. Real and Popular
2. Titular and de jure above is/are correct?
3. Political and Nominal (a) 1 only
4. Constitutional and (b) 2 only
Nominal
(c) Both 1 and 2
Codes:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 3 39. A member of Parliament can be
(d) 2 and 3 disqualified on the ground of
defection provided
1. he leaves the party as a
37. Consider the following result of a split in the
statements: party along with
1. The Global Ocean members who constitute
Commission grants only one-third of the
licences for seabed total membership of the
exploration and mining party.
in international waters. 2. a nominated member
2. India has received joins any political party
licences for seabed after the expiry of six
mineral exploration in months from the date on
international waters. which he takes his seat
3. ‘Rare earth minerals’ are in the house.
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3. he gives up membership 42. Which of the following

of the political party on characterizes/ characterize the
whose ticket he is people of Indus Civilization?
elected. 1. They possessed great
4. he votes or abstains palaces and temples.
from voting in the house 2. They worshipped both
against the direction of male and female deities.
his political party
3. They employed horse-
without prior
drawn chariots in
permission.
warfare.
Codes:
Select the correct statement/
(a) 1 and 2 statements using the codes
(b) 2 and 3 given below.
(c) 3 and 4 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 4 (b) 2 only
(e) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the statements given
40. BRIGHT STAR-23 is bilateral above is correct
exercise between
(a) India - France
(b) India - U.K 43. Marrakech which is recently
(c) India - Egypt seen in news is located in
(d) India - Russia (a) Ukraine
(b) Iran
(c) Morocco
41. Consider the following (d) Russia
statements
1. Celiac Disease attacks
and damage the villi in 44. Consider the following
body. statements regarding Phanigiri
2. Celiac Disease is caused artefacts
by an intolerance to 1. Phanigiri artefacts shows
gluten both Mahayana and
3. Millets are naturally Hinayana schools of
gluten-free thought.
Select the correct answer using 2. It is located in the state
the code given below: of Andhra Pradesh.
(a) Only one statement is true. Select the correct answer using
(b) Only Two statements are the code given below:
true. (a) 1 only.
(c) All three statements are true. (b) 2 only.
(d) None of the statements are (c) Both 1 and 2.
true. (d) Neither 1 nor 2.
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45. Consider the following (d) Arunachal Pradesh

statements
1. Sago manufactured from
the wet starch powder 48. With reference to ‘Indian Ocean
crushed from tapioca Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes
roots. mentioned in the news while
2. Tapioca is a horticulture forecasting Indian monsoon,
crop. which of the following
3. Recently Salem Sago statements is/are correct?
gets GI tag. 1. IOD phenomenon is
Select the correct answer using characterised by a
the code given below: difference in sea surface
temperature between
(a) Only one statement is true.
tropical Western Indian
(b) Only Two statements are Ocean and tropical
true. Eastern Pacific Ocean.
(c) All three statements are true. 2. An IOD phenomenon
(d) None of the statements are can influence an El
true. Nino’s impact on the
monsoon.
46. Which amongst the following the code given below:
provided a common factor for (a) 1 only
tribal insurrection in India in (b) 2 only
the 19th century?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a.) Introduction of a new
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
system of land revenue and
taxation- of tribal products
(b.) Influence of foreign religious
49. The demand for the Tebhaga
missionaries in tribal areas
Peasant Movement in Bengal
(c.) Rise of a large number of
was for:
money lenders, traders and
revenue farmers as middlemen (a) the reduction of the share of
in tribal areas the landlords from one-half of
the crop to one-third
(d.) The complete disruption of
the old agrarian order of the (b) the grant of ownership of
tribal communities land to peasants as they were
the actual cultivators of the land
(c) the uprooting of Zamindari
47. system and the end of serfdom
D. Ering Wildlife Sanctuary
which is recently seen in news (d) writing off all peasant debts
located in \
(a) Assam
50. VARUNA is a bilateral naval
(b) Meghalaya
exercise between
(c) Uttarakhand
(a) India - U.K
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(b) India - U.S.A

1. IgG Main antibody in
(c) India - France
blood and it has
(d) India - Indonesia a powerful ability
to bind to
bacteria
51. Mudu Konaje site is located in
(a) Karnataka 2. IgM It is present on
(b) Andra Pradesh the surface of B
(c) Tamil Nadu cells and it is
(d) Orissa reported to play a
role in the
induction of
antibody
52. When the annual Union Budget production
is not passed by the LokSabha
(a.) the Budget is modified and Which of the following pairs are
presented again true?
(b.) the Budget is referred to the (a) 1 only
RajyaSabha for suggestions (b) 2 only
(c.) the Union Finance Minister (c) Both 1 and 2
is asked to resign, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d.) the Prime Minister submits
the resignation of Council of
Ministers 55. Two important rivers — one
with its source in Jharkhand
(and known by a different name
53. Consider the following in Odisha), and another, with its
statements source in Odisha — merge at a
1. Both Zika and Dengue place only a short distance from
have similarities in the coast of Bay of Bengal before
terms of symptoms flowing into the sea. This is an
2. Sexual transmission of important site of wildlife and
Zika virus disease is biodiversity and a protected
possible. area.
which of the following Which one of the following could
statements are correct? be this?
(a) 1 only (a.) Bhitarkanika
(b) 2 only (b.) Chandipur-on-sea
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c.) Gopalpur-on-sea
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d.) Simlipal
54. 56. 1. It is native to Manipur

2. Longpi Pottery is
Antibody Functions practiced by the
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Tangkhul Naga tribes. 59. The religion of early Vedic

Which of the above statements Aryans was primarily of
are true? (a) Bhakti
(a) 1 Only (b) image worship and Yajnas
(b) 2 Only (c) worship of nature and Yajnas
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) worship of nature and Bhakti
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
60. Increase in absolute and per

57. Consider the following capita real GNP do not connote
statements regarding Dinkinesh a higher level of economic
asteroid development, if:
1. It is an S-type asteroid. (a) Industrial output fails to
2. Dinkinesh is a slow keep pace with agricultural
rotator with a output.
moderately large light- (b) Agricultural output fails to
curve amplitude. keep pace with industrial
Which of the above statements output.
are true? (c) Poverty and unemployment
(a) 1 Only increase.
(b) 2 Only (d) Imports grow faster than
(c) Both 1 and 2 exports.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
58. statements regarding Lucy
Mission
statements regarding Stem cells
1. It was launched by ESA
1. It can be derived from
mammals only 2. It aims to take close
observations of nine of
2. Stem cells can be used
Jupiter’s Trojans
for screening new drugs
3. It is the first spacecraft
3. It can be used for
sent to study the Trojan
medical therapies
asteroids
(b) Only two statements are
true.
true.
(c) All three statements are true.
(d) None of the statements are
true.
true.
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62. Consider the following 65. Consider the following

statements regarding Metal statements regarding Bandipur
Ambabari Craft Tiger Reserve
1. It is native to Rajasthan. 1. It is located at the tri-
2. It is curated by the Bhil junction area of the
& Patelia Tribe States of Karnataka,
Select the correct answer using Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
the codes given below: 2. Geographically, it is an
(a) 1 only “ecological confluence” of
the Western and Eastern
(b) 2 only
Ghats.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Bandipur has a typical
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 tropical climate with
distinct wet and dry
seasons.
63. The people of India agitated Which of the above statements
against the arrival of Simon are true ?
Commission because:
(a) Indians never wanted the
review of the working of the Act
true.
of 1919
(b) Simon Commission
recommended the abolition of (d) None of the statements are
Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the true.
Provinces
(c) there was no Indian member
in the Simon Commission
statements regarding MotoGP
(d) the Simon Commission
suggested the partition of the 1. It is a non-stop race
country from start to finish,
without any pit stops.
2. The MotoGP world
64. In a given year in India, official championship is
poverty lines are higher in some contested with 1000 cc
States than in others because: prototypes.
(a) Poverty rates vary from State Which of the above statements
to State are true ?
(b) Price levels vary from State to (a) 1 Only
State (b) 2 Only.
(c) Gross State Product varies (c) Both 1 and 2.
from State to State (d) Neither 1 nor 2.
(d) Quality of public distribution
varies from State to State
67. Under the Constitution of India,
which one of the following is not
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a fundamental duty? 71. With reference to the Finance

(a.) To vote in public elections Commission of India, which of
(b.) To develop the scientific the following statements is
temper correct?
(c.) To safeguard public property (a.) It encourages the inflow of
(d.) To abide by me Constitution foreign capital for infrastructure
and respect its ideals development
(b.) It facilitates the proper
distribution of finances among
68. The black cotton soil of India the Public Sector Undertakings
has been formed due to the (c.) It ensures transparency in
weathering of financial administration
(a) brown forest soil (d.) None of the statements (a),
(b) fissure volcanic rock (b) and (c) given above is correct
in this context
(c) granite and schist
(d) shale and limestone
72. How many of the following are
considered Critical Minerals in
69. Bhoj wetland is located in India?
(a) Madhya Pradesh. 1. Rhenium
(b) Maharashtra 2. Graphite
(c) Gujarat 3. Potash
(d) Rajasthan 4. Tungsten
How many of the above are
correct?
70. Consider the following A) Only 1
statements regarding Cirrus
B) Only 2
Clouds
C) Only 3
1. They are delicate,
feathery clouds that are D) All Four
made mostly of ice
crystals.
2. The bottom of Cirrus 73. Which of the following are
clouds are fairly close to considered as planetary
the ground. boundaries ?
Which of the above statements 1. Climate Change
are true ? 2. Biosphere integrity
(a) 1 Only 3. Freshwater change
(b) 2 Only. 4. Land system change
(c) Both 1 and 2. (a) 1, 2 and 3.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2. (b) 2, 3 and 4.
(c) 1, 2 and 4.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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74. If a major solar storm (solar 76. With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive

flare) reaches the Earth, which Zones’, which of the following
of the following are the possible statements is/are correct?
effects on the Earth? 1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are
1. GPS and navigation the areas that are
systems could fail. declared under the
2. Tsunamis could occur at Wildlife (Protection) Act,
equatorial regions. 1972.
3. Power grids could be 2. The purpose of the
damaged. declaration of Eco-
4. Intense auroras could Sensitive Zones is to
occur over much of the prohibit all kinds of
Earth. human activities, in
those zones except
5. Forest fires could take
agriculture.
place over much of the
planet. Select the correct answer using
the code given below.
6. Orbits of the satellites
could be disturbed. 1. 1 only
7. Shortwave radio 2. 2 only
communication of the 3. Both 1 and 2
aircraft flying over polar 4. Neither 1 nor 2
regions could be
interrupted.
Select the correct answer using 77. A state in India has the following
the code given below: characteristics:
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only 1. Its northern part is arid
(b) 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 only and semi-arid.
(c) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only 2. Its central part produces
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops
is predominant over food
75. A sandy and saline area is the crops.
natural habitat of an Indian Which one of the following
animal species. The animal has states has all of the above
no predators in that area but its characteristics?
existence is threatened due to (a) Andhra Pradesh
the destruction of its habitat. (b) Gujarat
Which one of the following could (c) Karnataka
be that animal?
(d) Tamil Nadu
(a.) Indian wild buffalo
(b.) Indian wild ass
(c.) Indian wild boar 78. The national motto of India,
(d.) Indian gazelle ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed
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below the Emblem of India is 1. La Nina is characterised

taken from by an usually cold ocean
(a) Katha Upanishad temperature in
(b) Chandogya Upanishad equatorial Indian Ocean
whereas El Nino is
(c) Aitareya Upanishad
characterised by
(d) Mundaka Upanishad unusually warm ocean
temperature in the
equatorial Pacific Ocean.
79. Gresham’s law which is recently 2. El Nino has adverse
seen in news related to effect on south-west
(a) based on the observations monsoon of India but La
from monohybrid crosses. Nina has no effect on
(b) relationship between electric monsoon climate.
current and potential difference Which of the statements given
(c) is a monetary principle above is/are correct?
(d) calculating the relative (a) 1 only
strengths of military forces. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
statements regarding Western
Disturbance 82. Derna which is recently seen in
1. The Western news located in
Disturbance traditionally
(a) Ukraine
brings vital moisture
from European seas. (b) Morocco
2. Western disturbance (c) Libya
persist late into the (d) China
summer, complicating
the transition to the
Southwest Monsoon 83. Which one of the following
season. objectives is not embodied in the
Which of the above statements Preamble to the Constitution of
are true? India?
(a) 1 Only (a) Liberty of thought
(b) 2 Only. (b) Economic liberty
(c) Both 1 and 2. (c) Liberty of expression
(d) Neither 1 nor 2. (d) Liberty of belief
81. La Nina is suspected to have 84. Consider the following

caused recent floods in statements regarding
Australia. How is La Nina Meenakari handicraft
different from El Nino? 1. It involves colouring the
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surface of metals by enzyme glutathione

fusing different colours. peroxidase 4 (GPX4).
2. It is practised in the by Which of the above statements
lanes of Varanasi are true?
3. It was introduced by the (a) 1 Only
Mughals (b) 2 Only.
Which of the above statements (c) Both 1 and 2.
are true? (d) Neither 1 nor 2.
true. 87. Consider the following
(c) All three statements are true. statements regarding Cash
(d) None of the statements are Reserve Ratio
true. 1. It is the percentage of
cash required to be kept
in reserves as against
85. Mahatma Gandhi said that the bank's total deposits
some of his deepest convictions 2. All banks in India,
were reflected in a book titled, except Regional Rural
“Unto this Last” and the book Banks and Local Area
transformed his life. What was Banks, have to deposit
the message from the book that the CRR money to RBI.
transformed Mahatma Gandhi? Which of the above statements
(a.) Uplifting the oppressed and are true?
poor is the moral responsibility (a) 1 Only
of an educated man (b) 2 Only.
(b.) The good of individual is (c) Both 1 and 2.
contained in the good of all
(d) Neither 1 nor 2.
(c.) The life of celibacy and
spiritual pursuit are essential
for a noble life 88. Consider the following
(d.) All the statements (a), (b) statements regarding Rosh
and (c) are correct in this Hashanah
context
1. Rosh Hashanah is
observed on the first and
second days of the
86. Consider the following Jewish month of Tishrei
statements regarding
2. It’s primary significance
Alzheimer’s Disease
is welcoming the arrival
1. Alzheimer’s Disease of spring
aligns with
Which of the above statements
characteristics of
are true?
ferroptosis.
(a) 1 Only
2. It also reduce the activity
of the antioxidant (b) 2 Only.
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(c) Both 1 and 2. Which of the above statements

(d) Neither 1 nor 2. are true?
89. Eastern Maritime Corridor is a true.
proposed sea route between (c) All three statements are true.
(a) Mumbai, India, and St. (d) None of the statements are
Petersburg, Russia true.
(b) Chennai, India, and
Vladivostok, Russia
(c) Chennai, India, and St. 92. Recently Santiniketan added to
Petersburg, Russia UNESCO World Heritage List, It
(d) Mumbai, India, and is located in
Vladivostok, Russia (a) Karnataka
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) West Bengal
90. Recently ecologists work to (d) Maharashtra
protect sevengill sharks,
statements regarding 93. String Technology used in the
Broadnose Sevengill Shark
production of
1. It is found only in
(a) Methane
Mediterranean Sea.
(b) Oil
2. It is classified as
Vulnerable in IUCN Red (c) Lithium
List. (d) Superconductors
are true?
94. Tungareshwar Wildlife
(a) 1 Only
Sanctuary is located in
(b) 2 Only.
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Both 1 and 2.
(b) Karnataka
(d) Neither 1 nor 2.
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Madhya Pradesh
statements regarding Pralay
ballistic missiles 95. Consider the following
1. It is a quasi-ballistic statements regarding Indian
surface-to-surface Coast Guard
missile. 1. Indian Coast Guard has
2. It can hit targets 150- jurisdiction over
500 km away. contiguous zone and
exclusive economic zone.
3. It is powered by a solid
propellant rocket motor 2. It operates under the
Ministry of Defence.
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which of the following (c) 1, 3 and 4

statements are true ? (d) 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 99. The Narmada River flows to the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 west, while most other large
peninsular rivers flow to the
east. Why?
96. Shola National Park Which is 1. It occupies a linear rift
recently seen in news is located valley.
in 2. It flows between the
(a) Maharashtra Vindhyas and the
Satpuras.
(b) Karnataka
3. The land slopes to the
(c) Tamil Nadu
west from Central India.
(d) Kerala
97. (a) 1 only
Which one of the following
objectives is not embodied in the (b) 2 and 3
Preamble to the Constitution of (c) 1 and 3
India? (d) None
(a) Liberty of thought
(b) Economic liberty
100. In India, other than ensuring
(c) Liberty of expression
that public funds are used
(d) Liberty of belief
efficiently and for intended
purpose, what is the importance
of the office of the Comptroller
98. Which of the following are the and Auditor General (CAG)?
reasons for the occurrence of
1. CAG exercises exchequer
multi-drug resistance in
control on behalf of the
microbial pathogens in India?
Parliament when the
1. Genetic predisposition of President of India
some people declares national
2. Taking incorrect doses of emergency/financial
antibiotics to cure emergency.
diseases 2. CAG reports on the
3. Using antibiotics in execution of projects or
livestock farming programmes by the
4. Multiple chronic ministries are discussed
diseases in some people by the Public Accounts
Select the correct answer using Committee.
the code given below. 3. Information from CAG
(a) 1 and 2 reports can be used by
(b) 2 and 3 only investigating agencies to
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press charges against (c) Both 1 and 2

those who have violated (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the law while managing
public finances.
4. While dealing with the 103. Consider the following
audit and accounting of statements regarding Hoysala
government companies, Architecture
CAG has certain judicial 1. They are is known for its
powers for prosecuting distinctive blend of
those who violate the Bhumija style prevalent
law. in Central India.
Which of the statements given 2. Key Elements of Hoysala
above is/are correct? Architecture are
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only Mantapa, Vimana and
(b) 2 only Sculpture.
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. They are made out of
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 soapstone
are true ?
101. Consider the following (a) Only one statement is true.
statements regarding Vanadium (b) Only two statements are
1. It exhibits good corrosion true.
resistance against alkalis (c) All three statements are true.
and acids. (d) None of the statements are
2. It is a Soft Metal. true.
are true ?
(a) 1 only 104. The Nagara, the Dravida and the
(b) 2 only Vesara are the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) three main racial groups of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the Indian subcontinent
(b) three main linguistic
divisions into which the
102. Consider the following languages of India can be
statements regarding gulf of classified
Khambhat. (c) three main styles of Indian
1. It is an inlet of the temple architecture
Arabian Sea (d) three main musical
2. Mahi and Sabarmati Gharanas prevalent in India
rivers drain into it.
are true ? 105. Consider the following
(a) 1 only statements regarding SHREYAS
Scheme
(b) 2 only
1. It is an umbrella
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scheme, under the 108. With the present state of

Ministry of Social Justice development, Artificial
& Empowerment. Intelligence can effectively do
2. SHREYAS aims for the which of the following?
Educational 1. Bring down electricity
Empowerment of OBC & consumption in
Economically Backward industrial units
Class (EBC) 2. Create meaningful short
Which of the above statements stories and songs
are true ? 3. Disease diagnosis
(a) 1 only 4. Text-to-Speech
(b) 2 only Conversion
(c) Both 1 and 2 5. Wireless transmission of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 electrical energy
the code given below:
106. For outstanding contribution to (a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
which one of the following fields (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
is Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (c) 2, 4 and 5 only
Prize given?
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(a) Literature
(b) Performing Arts
(c) Science 109. Which of the following can aid in
(d) Social Service furthering the Government’s
objective of inclusive growth?
1. Promoting Self-Help
107. Consider the following Groups
statements : 2. Promoting Micro, Small,
DNA Barcoding can be a tool to: and Medium Enterprises
1. assess the age of a plant 3. Implementing the Right
or animal. to Education Act
2. distinguish among Select the correct answer using
species that look alike. the codes given below:
3. identify undesirable (a) 1 only
animal or plant (b) 1 and 2 only
materials in processed (c) 2 and 3 only
foods.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only 110. With reference to Indian
(b) 3 only elephants, consider the
(c) 1 and 2 following statements:
(d) 2 and 3 1. The leader of an
elephant group is a
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female. Temple
2. The maximum gestation 1. It is located in Tamil
period can be 22 Nadu.
months. 2. It is dedicated to both
3. An elephant can Lord Shiva and Lord
normally go on calving Vishnu.
till the age of 40 years 3. It is collectively
only. designated as UNESCO
4. Among the States in World Heritage site in
India, the highest 1984.
elephant population is in Which of the above statements
Kerala. are true ?
Which of the statements given (a) Only one statement is true.
above is/are correct? (b) Only two statements are
(a) 1 and 2 only true.
(b) 2 and 4 only (c) All three statements are true.
(c) 3 only (d) None of the statements are
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only true.
111. VB_HmeY_H4907 which is 114. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger

recently seen in news refers to Reserve which is recently seen
(a) Bacteria in news located in
(b) Virus (a) Gujarat.
(c) Asteroid (b) Uttar Pradesh.
(d) Comet (c) Maharashtra.
(d) Madhya Pradesh.

statements regarding Foot and 115. Consider the following
Mouth Disease statements regarding Fatehpur
1. It is a viral disease. Sikri
2. It can be transmitted to 1. It is located in Uttar
humans. Pradesh.
Which of the above statements 2. It was founded by the
are true ? Mughal emperor Akbar.
(a) 1 Only 3. It was designated a
(b) 2 Only UNESCO World Heritage
site.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
are true ?
113. Consider the following (b) Only two statements are
statements regarding Shore true.
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(c) All three statements are true. 118. Consider the following
(d) None of the statements are statements regarding Bolson
true. tortoises
1. It is native to the
India**.**
116. Which of the following 2. It is classified as
languages are considered to be Critically Endangered in
sub-group of Indo-European IUCN Red list.
family? Which of the above statements
1. Hindi are true ?
2. Bengali (a) 1 Only
3. Persian (b) 2 Only
(a) 1 and 2. (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 Only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 Only
(d) 1, 2 and 3.
119. Mt. Semeru volcano is located in
(a) Indonesia
117. Consider the following (b) Philippines
statements regarding Free (c) New Zealand
Movement Regime (d) Japan
1. Under the FMR, all the
hill tribes, whether they
are citizens of India or 120. Which of the following is/are
Myanmar, can travel
not a member/s of Asia Pacific
within 8 km on either
Forum ?
side of the Indo-
Myanmar Border. (a) India
2. They can cross the (b) Pakistan
border by producing a (c) Australia
border pass with a one- (d) Bangladesh
year validity
3. Assam Rifles is tasked
with guarding the IMB. 121. Consider the following
Which of the above statements statements
are true ? 1. He amalgamated the
(a) Only one statement is true. ideologies of ‘Advaita
(b) Only two statements are Vedanta’
true. 2. He established four
(c) All three statements are true. monastic seats in the
four corners of India
true. 3. He also founded
‘Dashanami
Sampradaya’
Who was the above mentioned
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one ? (a) Gujarat.

(a) Ramaujacharya (b) Uttar Pradesh.
(b) Madhavacharya (c) Maharashtra.
(c) Bhaskaracharya (d) Madhya Pradesh.
(d) Shankaracharya

122. Consider the following statements regarding L.69
statements regarding Juno grouping
1. Juno is a solar-powered 1. It is a pro-reform
NASA spacecraft grouping that includes
2. It is looping orbits developing countries
around planet Saturn. from Africa, Latin
America and the
Caribbean, Asia and the
are true ?
Pacific.
(a) 1 Only
2. India is a leading
(b) 2 Only country in L.69
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 are true ?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
statements regarding Advaita
Vedanta (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It refers to the non-
dualistic school of Hindu
philosophy
statements regarding Psyche
2. It is derived mostly from
asteroid
the Upanishads
1. It is composed primarily
3. Advaita Vedanta teaches
of iron-nickel metal.
that the world is
ultimately an illusion 2. The asteroid orbits the
Sun between Mars and
Jupiter.
are true ?
are true?
(a) 1 Only
true.
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
true. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
124. 127. Consider the following

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve which is
recently seen in news located ijn statements regarding Circular
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RNA 1. Aadhaar card can be

1. Circular RNA can be used as a proof of
captured from HIV-1- citizenship or domicile.
infected T cells. 2. Once issued, Aadhaar
2. It plays a pivotal role in number cannot be
regulating gene deactivated or omitted
expression by the Issuing Authority.
Which of the above statements Which of the statements given
are true? above is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
128. Mukurthi National Park is 131. Foreign Contribution is delivery

located in or transfer made by any foreign
(a) Tamil Nadu source of any:
(b) Kerala 1. Article
(c) Karnataka 2. Currency
(d) Andhra Pradesh 3. Security
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
129. Which of the following (c) 1 and 3
statements are correct (d) 1, 2 and 3
regarding Galactic tides
1. They can reshape a
galaxy structure 132. Consider the following
2. They disrupt the orbits statements regarding microRNA
of stars 1. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are
3. Galactic tides affect the a class of non-coding
supermassive black RNAs
holes 2. They are larger than
4. They caused by messenger RNAs
gravitational forces 3. Molecules of miRNA are
within a galaxy found in cells and in the
(a) 1, 2 and 3 bloodstream.
(b) 2 Only Which of the above statements
(c) 2 and 4 are true?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) Only one statement is true.
true.
130. Consider the following (c) All three statements are true.
statements: (d) None of the statements are
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true. 1. It is a Sino-Tibetan
language
2. Toto is considered a
133. Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is critically endangered
located in language by UNESCO
(a) Maharshtra Which of the above statements
(b) Telangana are true?
(c) Andhra Pradesh (a) 1 Only
(d) Karnataka (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
134. Norman E. Borlaug Award is
presented to honor
(a) Medicine 137. Consider the following
(b) Journalism statements regarding Gems and
(c) Agriculture and food Jewellery Export Promotion
production. Council (GJEPC)
(d) Sports 1. It is sponsored by the
Ministry of Commerce &
Industry
135. 2. GJEPC is primarily
involved in introducing
statements:
Indian gem and jewellery
1. Animal Welfare Board of products to the
India is established international market and
under the Environment promotes their exports.
(Protection) Act, 1986.
2. National Tiger are true?
Conservation Authority
(a) 1 Only
is a statutory body.
(b) 2 Only
3. National Ganga River
Basin Authority is (c) Both 1 and 2
chaired by the Prime (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Minister.
above is/are correct? 138. Consider the following
(a) 1 only statements regarding
(b) 2 and 3 only Angiostrongylus cantonensis
(c) 2 only 1. It is a parasitic
nematode
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Angiostrongylus
cantonensis can infect
humans
3. Currently there is no
statements regarding Toto
specific treatment for
Language
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this parasite. of the atmosphere, because it

Which of the above statements absorbs
are true? (a) the water vapour of the air
(a) Only one statement is true. and retains its heat
(b) Only two statements are (b) the UV part of the solar
true. radiation
(c) All three statements are true. (c) all the solar radiations
(d) None of the statements are (d) the infrared part of the solar
true. radiation
139. Kamlang Tiger Reserve which is 142. Which one of the following is the
recently seen in news located in characteristic climate of the
(a) Madhya Pradesh Tropical Savannah Region?
(b) Assam (a) Rainfall throughout the year
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Rainfall in winter only
(d) Uttarakhand (c) An extremely short dry
season
(d) A definite dry and wet season
140. Other than resistance to pests,
what are the prospects for
which genetically engineered 143. The religion of early Vedic
plants have been created? Aryans was primarily of
1. To enable them to (a) Bhakti
withstand drought (b) image worship and Yajnas
2. To increase the nutritive (c) worship of nature and Yajnas
value of the produce (d) worship of nature and Bhakti
3. To enable them to grow
and do photosynthesis
in spaceships and space 144. Consider the following
stations statements about Gem and
4. To increase their shelf Jewellery Export Promotion
life Council:
Select the correct answer using 1. The GJEPC was
the codes given below: established in 1966 by
(a) 1 and 2 only the Ministry of Micro,
(b) 3 and 4 only Small and Medium
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only Enterprises.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. it was one of several
Export Promotion
Councils started by the
Government.
141. The increasing amount of
3. It has its headquarters
carbon dioxide in the air is
in Surat and Regional
slowly raising the temperature
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Offices in New Delhi, (c) Both 1 and 2.

Kolkata, Chennai, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Mumbai and
Jaipur.Select the
Incorrect answers using 147. What is Cas9 protein that is
the code given below: often mentioned in news?
(a) 1 and 2. (a) A molecular scissors used in
(b) 2 and 3. targeted gene editing
(c) 1 and 3. (b) A biosensor used in the
(d) 1, 2 and 3. accurate detection of pathogens
in patients
(c) A gene that makes plants
145. Kazan is a city in southwest pest-resistant
Russia, on the banks of the (d) An herbicidal substance
Volga and Kazanka rivers. The synthesized in genetically
capital of the Republic of modified crops
Tatarstan, a semi-autonomous
region, it's known for the
centuries-old Kazan Kremlin is 148. Which one of the following was
located where? a very important seaport in the
(a) South-west of Moscow. Kakatiya kingdom?
(b) North-east of Moscow. (a) Kakinada
(c) East of Moscow. (b) Motupalli
(d) South of Moscow. (c) Machilipatnam
(Masulipatnam)
(d) Nelluru
statements about Lagrange
points: 149. In the Constitution of India,
1. L4, and L5 points are promotion of international
unstable, therefore, peace and security is included
satellites orbiting these in the
points need regular (a) Preamble to the Constitution
course corrections to
(b) Directive Principles of State
maintain their positions.
Policy
2. L2 is Positioned behind
(c) Fundamental Duties
the Sun, opposite Earth,
and just beyond Earth's (d) Ninth Schedule
orbit, it offers potential
observations of the far
side of the Sun. 150. The seasonal reversal of winds
Select the correct answers using is the typical characteristic of
the code given below: (a) Equatorial climate
(a) 1 only. (b) Mediterranean climate
(b) 2 only. (c) Monsoon climate
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(d) All of the above climates
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1. Consider the following 4. What does high COD to BOD

President 10. With reference to ‘Urban

9. 1. According to the order of 11. 1. A Kitchen Cabinet' is a

(a) 2 only found as pollutants in the

15. The “Miyawaki method” is well

(a) Promotion of commercial following ways :

(c.) Both 1 and 2 elected.

25. Which of the following are

Parliament or any (a.) Biosphere Reserve

envelope (a) 1, 2 and 3

contained. present on the seafloor

35. Quit India Movement was

3. he gives up membership 42. Which of the following

45. Consider the following (d) Arunachal Pradesh

(b) India - U.S.A

54. 56. 1. It is native to Manipur

Tangkhul Naga tribes. 59. The religion of early Vedic

60. Increase in absolute and per

62. Consider the following 65. Consider the following

a fundamental duty? 71. With reference to the Finance

74. If a major solar storm (solar 76. With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive

below the Emblem of India is 1. La Nina is characterised

81. La Nina is suspected to have 84. Consider the following

surface of metals by enzyme glutathione

(c) Both 1 and 2. Which of the above statements

which of the following (c) 1, 3 and 4

press charges against (c) Both 1 and 2

scheme, under the 108. With the present state of

111. VB_HmeY_H4907 which is 114. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger

112. Consider the following

one ? (a) Gujarat.

125. Consider the following

124. 127. Consider the following

RNA 1. Aadhaar card can be

128. Mukurthi National Park is 131. Foreign Contribution is delivery

this parasite. of the atmosphere, because it

Offices in New Delhi, (c) Both 1 and 2.

(d) All of the above climates

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