Q1. LiDAR is a remote sensing technology that Q4.

The term "One country, two systems" is

uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to sometimes mentioned in the news in the
measure distances to a target. Which of the context of the affairs of
following are its possible applications? (a) Israel
1. Climate monitoring (b) China
2. City planning (c) Afghanistan
3. Archaeology (d) South Korea
4. Precision agriculture
Q5. Which of the following best describes
Which of the statements given above is/are “blue hydrogen” ?
correct ? (a) Hydrogen extracted from fossil fuels
(a) 2 and 4 only and emissions released into the
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only atmosphere.
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Hydrogen extracted from fossil fuels
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 and emissions captured through
Carbon Capture Usage and Storage
Q2. Consider the following statements: (CCUS)
1. While QR Code needs line of sight to (c) Hydrogen generated from renewable
scan, RFID doesn’t require line of sources of energy
sight. (d) Hydrogen generated from nuclear
2. While QR Code is read only, RFID tags energy
can be read and write, i.e., data can
be changed on tag. Q6. With reference to BharatNet project,
consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It aims to provide a minimum
correct ? bandwidth of 100 Mbps to each of the
(a) 1 only 2.5 lakhs Gram Panchayats.
(b) 2 only 2. It is being implemented by Bharat
(c) Both 1 and 2 Broadband Network Ltd.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. The entire project is being funded by
the Universal Service Obligation
Q3. With reference to rare diseases, consider 4. Fund (USOF).
the following statements:
1. All rare diseases are genetic Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Hemophilia, Thalassemia and Sickle- correct?
cell Anemia are considered rare (a) 1 only
diseases in India. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q7. Which of the following statements best Q11. Which of the following literary works
describes "hydrothermal carbonization"? were composed by the Vijayanagara Emperor,
(a) Increased plant growth due to Krishnadevaraya?
increased concentration of carbon 1. Amuktamalyada
dioxide in the atmosphere 2. Jambavati Kalyana
(b) Increased concentration of carbon 3. Kavirajamarga
dioxide in the atmosphere due to rise
in global temperature Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) Technology to convert wet biomass below:
into hydro char (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Dissolution of protective shells and (b) 2 and 3 only
skeletons of oceanic creatures due to (c) 1 and 3 only
ocean acidification (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q8. Who among the following leaders Q12. Great Living Chola Temples, a UNESCO
was/were associated with Malabar rebellion? World Heritage Site, includes which of the
1. Variyamkunnath Kunjahammed Haji following temples?
2. Ali Musliyar 1. Brihadisvara Temple
3. T. M. Nair 2. Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram
3. Airavatesvara Temple
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 and 2 only below:
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q9. Which of the following was not the
objective of Home Rule movement ?
(a) Education in vernacular languages Q13. Which of the following foreign travelers
(b) Attain dominion status for India under visited Kakatiya kingdom during the rule of
the British empire Rudrama Devi ?
(c) Creation of states on linguistic lines (a) Marco Polo
(d) Universal adult franchise (b) Abdur Razzaq
(c) Nicolo de Conti
Q10. Consider the following statements with (d) Dominigo Paes
reference to life of M. Gandhi:
1. He never became the President of the
Indian National Congress (INC) Q14. Which of the following Upanishads
2. He did not support the formation of mentions the famous debate between ancient
Congress Socialist Party (CSP). philosopher Gargi and sage Yajnavalkya ?
(a) Maha Upanishad
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
correct? (c) Katha Upanishad
(a) 1 only (d) Chandogya Upanishad
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q15. Consider the following statements Q17. With reference to Central Consumer
regarding All India Trade Union Congress Protection Authority, consider the following
(AITUC): statements :
1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was instrumental 1. It has been instituted under
in formation of AITUC Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
2. It is the oldest trade union federation 2. It will be empowered to conduct
in India. investigations into violation of
consumer rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. It can order discontinuation of
correct? unfair trade practices and
(a) 1 only misleading advertisements,
(b) 2 only impose penalties on
(c) Both 1 and 2 manufacturers/endorsers/publish
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 ers of misleading advertisements.

Q16. With reference to Election Which of the statement given above is/ are
Commissioner, consider the following correct?
statement: (a) 1 only
1. The Chief Election Commissioner and (b) 1 and 2 only
other Election Commissioners have a (c) 2 and 3 only
salary equivalent to the salary of a (d) 1, 2 and 3
Judge of the Supreme Court.
2. Election Commissioners are appointed Q18. With reference to Budget process in
by the President after consultation India, Consider the following
with a Select Cabinet Committee statements:
headed by Prime Minister including 1. Estimates relating to expenditure
Leader of Opposition and Minister of charged upon the Consolidated
Home Affairs. Fund of India shall not be
3. Election Commissioners are not submitted to the vote of
eligible for re-appointment under any Parliament.
circumstances. 2. The demand for grants shall be
submitted to the House of
Which of the statement given above is/are People, which has the power to
correct? assent, or to refuse to assent, to
(a) 1 only any demand.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q19. With reference to Indian model of
Secularism, consider the following
statements:
1. The idea of inter-religious
equality is crucial to the Indian
conception.
2. Indian secularism has made room
for and is compatible with the
idea of state-supported religious
reform.
Which of the statement given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q20. With reference to Model Code of
Conduct issued by Election
Commission of India, consider the
following statements:
1. It is legally enforceable in court.
2. It comes into effect 15 days
before the election day.
3. It remains operational till the
oath taking ceremony of elected
member is not completed.
Which of the statements given above is/are
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q21. With reference to Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) and National
Investigation Agency (NIA), consider
the following statements:
1. Both CBI and NIA need general
consent of the state government
in whose territorial jurisdiction,
they have to conduct an
investigation.
2. NIA is mainly for investigation of
incidents of terrorist attacks,
funding of terrorism and other
terror related crime, whereas CBI
investigates crime of corruption,
economic offences, serious and
organized crime other than
terrorism.
Which of the statement given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q22. With reference to National Education
Policy, 2020 of India, consider the
following statements :
1. As per the new policy, teaching
up to at least Grade 5 to be in
mother tongue/ regional
language.
2. The uncovered age group of 3-6
years is also brought under
school curriculum in this policy.
3. National Research foundation will
be created as an apex body for
fostering a strong research
culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q23. With reference to Parliamentary
Committees, which of the following
statement is NOT correct?
(a) Public Account Committee has
members from both the houses.
(b) Each Department Related Standing
Committees consists of 31 Members -
21 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya
Sabha.
(c) Committee on absence of members
considers leave of absence
applications of members of Lok sabha
and Rajya sabha.
(d) In Business Advisory Committee of
Lok Sabha, leaders of Parties having 5
members and above, if not
represented on committee they are
invited as special invitees.
Q24. With reference to the provisions of
Panchayat (Extension to the Schedule
Areas) Act (PESA), 1996, consider the
following statements:
1. Recommendations of the Gram
Sabha is mandatory prior to grant
of prospecting license or mining
lease for minor minerals in the
scheduled areas.
2. State government shall ensure
that Panchayats at appropriate
level be empowered to exercise
control over institutions and
functionaries in all social sectors.
3. Gram Sabha is endowed with the
power to exercise control over
money lending to the Scheduled
Tribes.
4. Gram Sabha has the power to
prevent alienation of land in the
Scheduled Areas and to take
appropriate action to restore any
unlawfully alienated land of a
Scheduled Tribe
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2,3 and 4 only
(c) 1,2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q25. With reference to official language
policy, the Union business in parliament can
be transacted in which of the following
language or languages ?
(a) Hindi only
(b) English only
(c) Both Hindi and English
(d) In any of the 8th schedule
language
Q26. Consider the following statements:
1. Prevention of Money Laundering Act,
2002 (PMLA) empowers appropriate
authorities to confiscate property
derived from money-laundering.
2. PMLA provides for an adjudicating
authority that decides whether any of
the property attached or seized is
involved in money laundering.
3. There’s no appellate mechanism
provided under the act and the orders
of the adjudicating authority can be
appealed directly in a High Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q27. Consider the following statements:
1. The Central government can borrow
either within India or outside upon
the security of the Consolidated Fund
of India.
2. A state government can borrow
within India or outside upon the
security of the Consolidated Fund of
the State.
3. A state cannot raise any loan without
the consent of the Centre if there is
still outstanding any part of a loan
made to the state by the Centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q28. Consider the following statements: Q30. Which of the following rivers drain into
1. International Energy Agency (IEA) is the Arabian Sea?
an intergovernmental organization 1. Vamsadhara
established in the wake of the 1973 2. Sharavati
oil crisis. 3. Zuari
2. IEA publishes the World Energy 4. Vaigai
Outlook report annually.
3. Only the OECD member states can Select the correct answer using the code given
become members of the IEA. below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q31. Under Prompt Corrective Action
framework, RBI monitors the commercial
Q29. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Matru banks on which of the following parameters ?
Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), consider the 1. Capital to risk weighted assets ratio
following statements: 2. Net non-performing assets
1. PMMVY is a conditional cash transfer 3. Return on Assets
scheme and provides a partial wage
compensation to women for wage- Select the correct answer using the code given
loss which happens during childbirth below:
and childcare. (a) 2 only
2. PMMVY is targeted only at women (b) 1 and 2 only
delivering their first child. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Pregnant Women and Lactating (d) 1, 2 and 3
Mothers who are in regular
employment with the Central
Government or the State Q32. With reference to Telecom Disputes
Governments are excluded from the Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT),
scheme. consider the following statements:
1. It was set up under Telecom
Which of the statements given above is/are Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
correct? Act
(a) 1 only 2. The decision of TDSAT is final and
(b) 2 and 3 only cannot be appealed to any court.
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. It exercises jurisdiction in regard to
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Telecom, Broadcasting and Airport
tariff matters.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q33. Valley of Flowers National Park is located Q37. “The Great Reset” is an initiative to
in rebuild society and the economy in a more
(a) Kerala sustainable way following the COVID-19
(b) Uttarakhand pandemic. It is an initiative by
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (a) World Economic Forum
(d) Karnataka (b) United Nations Environment
Programme
Q34. With reference to Sowa-Rigpa , consider (c) International Energy Agency
the following statements: (d) World Bank
1. It is a traditional system of medicine
that originated in Tibet.
2. It is formally recognized and Q38. Which of the following is/are correct
promoted as traditional medical with reference to the Cartagena Biosafety
system by the Government of India. Protocol (CPB)?
1. It was negotiated under the aegis of
Which of the statements given above is/are the Convention on Biological Diversity
correct ? (CBD).
(a) 1 only 2. It aims to ensure safe transfer and use
(b) 2 only of living modified organisms resulting
(c) Both1and2 from modern biotechnology.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. India is a party to the protocol.

Select the correct answer using the code given

Q35. Which of the following Bhakti saints is below:
associated with ‘Ekasarana Dharma’ ? (a) 1 only
(a) Narsinh Mehta (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Srimanta Sankardev (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) Kabir (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Nimbarka

Q39. With reference to the Central Ground

Q36. Consider the following pairs : Water Board (CGWB), consider the following
Cities sometimes Country statements:
mentioned in news 1. It is an office attached to the Ministry
1. Najaf Iran of Environment, Forest and Climate
2. Naypitaw Myanmar Change.
3. Benghazi Lebanon 2. Its mandate is to develop and
4. Kashgar China disseminate technologies for
sustainable development and
Which of the pairs given above are correctly management of India's ground water
matched ? resources.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q40. With reference to major ports of India,
consider the following statements:
1. All the coastal states of India have a
major port.
2. Tamil Nadu has the maximum number
of major ports in India.
3. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest
container port in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q41. Tasar, Eri, Muga are related to which of
the following ?
(a) Fungi resistant varieties of wheat
(b) High yield rice varieties
(c) Commercial silks native to India
(d) Drought resistant pulses
Q42. Consider the following statements:
1. Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence
alliance comprising five European
Union countries.
2. It was established in 2020 to curb
foreign espionage in the member
countries.
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
Q43. With reference to Wholesale Price Index
(WPI), consider the following statements:
1. It covers both goods as well as
services.
2. It includes indirect taxes to account
for the impact of fiscal policy.
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
Q44. In the context of the money supply in an
economy, High Powered Money includes
which of the following?
1. Interbank deposits, which a
commercial bank holds in other
commercial banks.
2. deposits held by the Government of
India and commercial banks with RBI.
3. the currency in circulation with the
public and vault cash of commercial
banks.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q45. Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution allows the Centre to
levy cess and surcharge which the
Centre need not share with state
governments.
2. While a cess are imposed for a
specific purposes, surcharge is a tax
on taxes.
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
Q46. Consider the following statements:
1. Finance Act 2016 introduced
equalization levy of 6% which applied
only on business-to business (B2B)
transactions.
2. Finance Act 2020 amended the
Finance Act 2016, to reduce
equalisation levy from 6 % to 2%.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both1and2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q47. Consider the following statements:
1. India is one of the largest producer
and exporter of Coal in the world.
2. The Coal India Limited enjoys the
monopoly in extraction and selling of
coal in the domestic market.
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
Q48. Global Wealth Report is released by
(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) World Bank
(c) Credit Suisse
(d) Economist Intelligence Unit
Q49. Consider the following statements:
1. Central Adoption Resource Authority
(CARA) is a statutory body under the
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
2. CARA is designated as the Central
Authority to deal with inter-country
adoptions in accordance with the
provisions of the Hague Convention
on Inter-country Adoption, 1993.
3. CARA bars applicants in a live-in
relationship from adopting a child.
Q51. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
system:
1. It uses technologies that recycle over
95 percent of water for reuse.
2. Reverse osmosis is one of the
components of the ZLD system.
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
Q52. Which of the following is/are the most
likely effects of increased carbon dioxide
concentration in the atmosphere?
1. Increase in water-use efficiency
allowing plants to grow in water
scarcity
2. Increased rate of photosynthesis
3. Improved nitrogen fixation allowing
plants to grow in nutrient-poor soil
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the statements given above is/are Q53. Eastern Ghats extend across which of
correct? the following states?
(a) 1 only 1. Odisha
(b) 1 and 2 only 2. Andhra Pradesh
(c) 3 only 3. Tamil Nadu
(d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Karnataka
5. Telangana

Q50. The term ‘Menhir’, sometimes seen in Select the correct answer using the code given
the news in the context of below:
(a) An interstellar object that passed (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
through the solar system (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) Upright monumental stone erected in (c) 3, 4 and 5 only
prehistoric times (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) A form of plastic pollution in the
oceans
(d) A new drug discovered for
Alzheimer's disease
Q54. With reference to Central Electricity
Authority (CEA), consider the following
statements:
1. It is a statutory body under the
Electricity Act 2003, that advises the
government on policy matters and
formulates plans for the development
of electricity systems.
2. It also determines the electricity
tariffs of power generating
companies.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both1and2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q55. Which of the following is India’s
easternmost tiger reserve?
(a) Pakke tiger reserve
(b) Namdapha tiger reserve
(c) Dampa tiger reserve
(d) Buxa tiger reserve
Q56. With reference to Crime & Criminal
Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS),
consider the following statements:
1. CCTNS is a Mission Mode Project
under the National e-Governance
Plan.
2. National Crime Records Bureau
(NCRB) is the central nodal agency for
managing the nationwide
implementation of CCTNS.
3. CCTNS also provides for a citizen‘s
interface to provide basic services to
citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q57. ‘Area based Development Model’ is
related to which of the following ?
(a) Swachh Bharat Mission
(b) Jal Jeevan Mission
(c) Smart Cities Mission
(d) National Health Mission
Q58. Consider the following statements:
1. International Rice Research Institute
(IRRI) is an international agricultural
research organization with
headquarters in Philippines.
2. IRRI was instrumental in India’s green
revolution.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both1and2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q59. ‘Golden Birdwing’, ‘Tamil Yeoman’,
‘Striped Hairstreak’ are
(a) marine fishes
(b) butterflies
(c) Himalayan birds
(d) water snakes
Q60. Consider the following statements:
1. There are more than 30 Ramsar sites
in India.
2. Jammu & Kashmir has the highest
number of Ramsar sites in India.
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
Q61. East Asia Summit is a regional forum Q64. Technical textiles have a wide range of
having members from 18 countries. Which of applications which include which of the
the following countries are members of East following ?
Asia Summit? 1. reinforcement of embankments
1. India 2. crop protection
2. the United States 3. medical implants
3. Russia 4. ecological protection
4. China
5. Indonesia Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 and 2 only
below: (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only
(b) 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Q65. “Special 301 report” is sometimes seen
Q62. Consider the following statements: in news in the context of
1. Constitution of India makes no (a) money laundering and terror
mention of Parliamentary financing
committees. (b) intellectual property rights protection
2. Two-third of the total members of a and enforcement
Standing Committee of Parliament is (c) global stock take of the
required for the quorum to constitute implementation of Paris agreement
a sitting of the committee. (d) list of currency manipulators

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? Q66. Consider the following pairs :
(a) 1 only 1. Channapatna Bihar
(b) 2 only 2. Chitrakoot Uttar Pradesh
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Kondapalli Andhra
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Pradesh

Q63. With reference to introduction of a Which of the pairs given above are correctly
Constitutional Amendment Bill in the matched ?
Parliament, consider the following (a) 2 only
statements: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. It can be initiated in either house of (c) 1 and 3 only
the Parliament. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It cannot be initiated by a nominated
member.
3. It requires prior assent of the
President before introduction.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q67. Consider the following statements with
reference to STARS project:
1. It seeks to improve the overall
monitoring and measurement
activities in the Indian School
Education System.
2. It will be implemented as a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme under Ministry of
Education
3. World Bank will provide financial
support to the project.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q68. Consider the following statements
regarding Dandi March led by Mahatma
Gandhi:
1. It started from Sevagram ashram in
Wardha
2. It marked the beginning of Civil
Disobedience movement
3. C. Rajagopalachari organized a march
on the Tanjore coast on the lines of
Dandi march
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
Q69. Consider the following statements
regarding Government e-Marketplace (GeM) :
1. It is an online market platform to
facilitate procurement of goods as
well as services by various Ministries
and agencies of the Government.
2. It comes under the administrative
control of Union Ministry of
Corporate Affairs.
3. Procurement of Goods and Services
through GeM is mandatory for Goods
or Services available on GeM, by
Government users.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q70. Consider the following statements
regarding Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban
Treaty (CTBT) :
1. It is a multilateral treaty that bans all
nuclear explosions, for both civilian
and military purposes, in all
environments.
2. The treaty has not yet entered into
force.
3. All five permanent members of UN
Security Council have signed and
ratified the treaty.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q71. Consider the following statements Q74. With reference to Dawn and Twilight,
regarding Pangong Tso: consider the following statements:
1. It is a freshwater lake 1. It occurs when the Sun is below the
2. It is a wetland of international horizon.
importance under Ramsar 2. Their time duration increases as one
Convention. moves from pole to equator.
3. It lies completely within the UT of
Ladakh. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct ? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) None
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q75. Consider the following statements:
1. Saturn has the largest number of
Q72. Consider the following statements moons in the solar system.
regarding operating ratio of Indian railways: 2. Phobos and Deimos are the moons of
1. Operating Ratio indicates how much planet Mars.
railway spends to earn a rupee.
2. Operating ratio of Indian railways has Which of the statements given above is/are
steadily improved since 2014. correct?
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct ? (c) Both1and2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q76. Which among the following are rift
valley lakes?
1. Dead Sea
Q73. Which of the following theories are 2. Lake Tanganyika
associated with the origin of the universe? 3. Lake Victoria
1. Hoyle’s steady state theory
2. Big Bang theory Select the correct answer using the code given
3. Big Splat theory below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) 2 and 3 only
below: (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q77. Consider the following statements
regarding Cabinet Mission, 1946:
1. Its members included Pethick-
Lawrence and Lord Wavell.
2. It rejected the partition of India.
3. It provided for a three-tier executive
and legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q78. Which of the following methods could
be used for carbon sequestration?
1. Afforestation
2. Biochar making
3. Ocean fertilization
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q79. 'Katkari Tribes', sometime seen in the
news, found in which of the following states?
(a) Maharashtra and Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
(c) Jharkhand and Odisha
(d) Karnataka and Telangana
Q80 “Critical Wildlife Habitat” is a provision
under which of the following acts?
(a) Forest Rights Act, 2006
(b) Wildlife Protect Act, 1972
(c) Environment Protection Act, 1986
(d) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Q81. “Tibetan Policy and Support Act” was
recently passed in which of the following
countries?
(a) India
(b) The United States
(c) The United Kingdom
(d) Japan
Q82. 'INS Karanj’, sometimes seen in the news
is a/an:
(a) Attack submarine
(b) Amphibious warfare ship
(c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
(d) Offshore patrol vessel
Q83. With reference to Montague Chelmsford
reforms, which of the following statements is
not correct ?
(a) It divided provincial subjects in two
groups viz. transferred and reserved.
(b) It made Central legislature bicameral.
(c) It introduced the system of communal
representation for Muslims.
(d) It provided that Secretary of State for
India was to paid out of British
revenues.
Q84. Consider the following statements with
reference to National parks and Wildlife
Sanctuaries in India:
1. Wildlife sanctuaries enjoy a greater
degree of protection than National
parks.
2. Grazing of livestock is regulated in
National parks while it is prohibited in
sanctuaries.
3. Both the state government and
central government can declare a
wildlife sanctuary.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q85. Which of the following is/are correct
with reference to the Polar Vortex?
1. It is a large area of high pressure and
cold air surrounding the Earth's North
and South poles.
2. A weak and less stable polar vortex at
the Arctic results in unusually severe
winters in the Northern hemisphere.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q86. Consider the following statements about
Tribes Advisory Council:
1. They are mentioned in the 5th
Schedule to the Constitution.
2. It can be established in a state having
scheduled tribes but not scheduled
areas.
3. They advise on matters pertaining to
the welfare and advancement of the
Scheduled Tribes in the State as may
be referred to them by the Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q87. Consider the following statements:
1. Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
is a specialized agency of the United
Nations.
2. PCA provides services of arbitral
tribunal to resolve disputes that arise
out of international agreements
between member states,
international organizations or private
parties.
3. Apart from arbitration, PCA also
provides support for mediation,
conciliation, and other forms of
alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
4. PCA was established in 1982 under
the United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Q88. Consider the following with reference to
National Social Assistance Program:
1. It is a significant step towards
fulfilment of Article 41 of the
constitution
2. It is being administered by the
Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment
3. It is being implemented in rural areas
as well as urban areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3
Q89. SDG India Index is released by
(a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(b) Centre for Science and Environment
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) The Energy and Resource Institute
(TERI)

Q90. Consider the following with reference to
Simlipal biosphere reserve:
1. It is the only biosphere reserve in
Odisha
2. It is part of the UNESCO World
Network of Biosphere Reserves.
3. Sal is one of the most dominant tree
species found in Simlipal.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q91. Consider the following statements with
respect to Enforcement Directorate (ED):
1. It is responsible for enforcement of
the Foreign Exchange Management
Act, 1999 (FEMA) and the Prevention
of Money Laundering Act, 2002
(PMLA)
2. It comes under the administrative
control of Ministry of Finance.
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
Q92. Consider the following statements:
1. Oath of office to Lt Governor of a
Union Territory is administered by the
President.
2. Lt Governor of a Union Territory can
resign by addressing a resignation
letter to the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both1and2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q93. Consider the following statements:
1. Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is an
annual waterbird census by
coordinated by Wetlands
International and Bombay Natural
History Society (BNHS)
2. Wetlands International is a global
organisation set up under Ramsar
Convention to restore wetlands.
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
Q94. Which of the following books was not
written by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ?
(a) The Annihilation of Caste
(b) The Problem of the Rupee
(c) Buddha Or Karl Marx
(d) Radical Humanist
Q95. Which of the following correctly
describes the phenomenon of 'Arctic
amplification'?
(a) Higher rate of glacial melting in the
Arctic than that in the Antarctic
region.
(b) Greater rise in Arctic temperatures
compared to the planetary average.
(c) The rapid deterioration of coral reefs
in the Arctic region compared to the
global average.
(d) None of the above
Q96. Consider the following statements:
1. Ground-level ozone is a colorless and
highly irritating gas.
2. It is a secondary pollutant formed by
photochemical reactions nitrogen
oxides (NOx) and volatile organic
compounds (VOCs).
3. Ground-level ozone increases during
cold and dry weather.
Q100. Middle East Quartet, sometimes in
news, comprises of
(a) Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran
(b) Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan
(c) United Nations, European Union, USA,
Russia
(d) China, USA, Russia, Turkey

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q97. Arrange the following Indian cities from

North to South:
1. Chennai
2. Bengaluru
3. Hyderabad

Select the correct answer using the code given

below.
(a) 3-1-2
(b) 3-2-1
(c) 2-3-1
(d) 2-1-3

Q98. GAVI alliance, sometimes seen in news,

is a global partnership with the aim of
(a) Increasing access to immunisation
(b) Encouraging countries to reduce their
greenhouse gases
(c) Promoting disaster-resilient
infrastructure
(d) Promoting gender equality across the
world

Q99. Operation Greens is an initiative under

which of the following ministry ?
(a) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
(b) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer's
Welfare
(c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food
and Public Distribution
(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry