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DAY – 5 (InstaTest-5) (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
1. Which of the following languages is not (c) Both 1 and 2

recognized as the classical language by the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
government?
(a) Sanskrit
4. Which of the following banks are covered
(b) Kannada
under Deposit Insurance Scheme
(c) Telugu
1. All commercial banks
(d) Bengali 2. Local Area Banks
3. Regional Rural Banks
4. Co-operative banks
2. Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
regarding Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran correct?
Pariyojana (MKSP)
1. It is implemented by the (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Department of Rural Development
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. It is a sub-component of
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
National Rural Livelihood Mission.
3. It aims to empower women by (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
enhancing their participation in
agriculture and to create
sustainable livelihood 5. Global Electric Vehicle Outlook, sometime
opportunities for them. seen in the news, is published by
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) World Bank

correct?
(b) International Energy Agency
(a) 2 and 3 only
(c) The Organization of the Petroleum
(b) 1 and 3 only Exporting Countries
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) None of the above
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following statements

regarding Commercial Paper (CP)
regarding Liquidity Adjustment Facility 1. Commercial Paper (CP) is a
(LAF) secured money market instrument
1. LAF is a facility extended by RBI to issued in the form of a promissory
the scheduled commercial banks note.
including RRBs. 2. A CP is issued in minimum
2. LAF is a facility to avail of liquidity denomination of ₹1 lakh and
in case of requirement or park multiples thereof and shall be
excess funds with RBI in case of issued at a discount to face value.
excess liquidity on an overnight
basis against the collateral of G- Which of the statements given above is/are
Secs including SDLs. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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7. Consider the following statements 10. Consider the following statements

regarding Bonded Labour System regarding National Dairy Plan Phase I
(Abolition) Act 1976
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
1. The Act provides for an 2. It aims to help increase
institutional mechanism at the productivity of milch animals and
district level in the form of thereby increase milk production
Vigilance Committees. to meet the rapidly growing
2. The Act is being implemented by demand for milk.
the Union government through 3. It is supported by World Bank.
Ministry of Social Justice and 4. India ranks first in global milk
empowerment. production
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
NOT correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Consider the following statements 11. Engel’s Law states that

regarding startups in India
(a) The percentage of income
1. 55 per cent of startups in India are allocated for food purchases
from Tier I cities and 45 per cent decreases as income rises.
from Tier II and Tier III cities.
2. Karnataka has largest distribution (b) The relationship between tax rates
of startups, followed by and the amount of tax revenue
Maharashtra and Delhi. collected by governments.
3. Sector wise, about 14% of the (c) It is a graphical representation of
startups are under IT services, the distribution of income or of
followed by Health and Education. wealth.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) None of the above
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 regarding Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme
1. It is a conditional cash transfer

9. Which of the following forms the part of scheme with the aim of improving
Income from Abroad while calculating the status and well-being of the
Gross National Product (GNP) girl child in West Bengal.
2. Girls regularly attending
1. Private Remittances institutions for education or
2. Interest on External Loans vocational/sports training are
3. External Grants eligible for it.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

regarding Unlawful Activities (Prevention) regarding Inflation targeting
Act
1. India commenced inflation
targeting formally in 2005, when
1. Any Indian or foreign national Agreement on Monetary Policy
charged under UAPA is liable for Framework was signed between
punishment under this Act, the GoI and the RBI.
irrespective of the location of 2. It was New Zealand which went for
crime / offense committed inflation targeting in 1989 for the
2. It has death penalty and life first time in the world.
imprisonment as highest
punishments. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It allows detention without a correct?
charge sheet for up to 180 days (a) 1 only
and police custody can be up to 30
days. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2

correct?
(a) 2 only
16. UN Security Council Resolution 2462,
(b) 1 and 3 only sometime seen in the news, is related to
(c) 1 and 2 only (a) Sustainable Development Goals
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Permanent solution for Israel

and Palestine conflict
(c) Terrorist Financing
(d) None of the above
regarding European Union (EU)
regarding Export Promotion Capital Goods
1. The European Union (EU) is a
(EPCG) Scheme
political and economic union of 27
member states that are located 1. This Scheme allows exporters to
primarily in Europe. import capital goods for pre-
2. The EU and European citizenship production, production and post-
were established when the production at zero customs duty.
Maastricht Treaty came into force 2. In return, the exporters are
in 2013 required to fulfill the export
obligation to the tune of three
times the import duties, taxes and
Which of the statements given above is/are cess saved amount on capital
correct? goods.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

regarding Merchant Discount Rate regarding Banks Board Bureau (BBB)
1. It is a discount provided by Union 1. It had replaced Appointments

government to the retailers who Board of Government.
use card payments for the purpose 2. It was set up as an autonomous
of increasing cashless economy. body based on the
2. The government pays the amount recommendations of the
directly to the bank account of Srikrishna Committee.
merchant/retailer.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 regarding United Nations Security Council
1. It is the only UN body with the

authority to issue binding
resolutions to member states.
19. Consider the following statements 2. India is a present non-permanent
regarding commercial services exports member of it.
3. A state which is a member of the
1. India ranks 8th among the world’s United Nations but not of the
largest commercial services security council may participate,
exporters. without a vote in its discussion.
2. India’s share in world’s
commercial services exports has
risen over the past decade to reach Which of the statements given above is/are
3.5 per cent in 2018. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) None
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 regarding Office of the Economic Adviser
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (OEA)
1. It is an attached office under

Ministry of Finance.
2. It Compiles and releases monthly
Wholesale Price Indices
20. India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is
located in which of the following states? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) Karnataka (a) 1 only
(b) Kerala (b) 2 only
(c) Tamil Nadu (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Andhra Pradesh (d) Neither 1 nor 2

24. Recently, Malai poondu Garlic has received Which of the statements given above is/are
the geographical indication (GI) tag, is correct?
grown in:
(a) 2 only
(a) Baba Budangiri Hills
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Kodaikanal Hills
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Ratnagiri Hills
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Garo Hills

25. Consider the following statements regarding Community
regarding Cash Management Bills (CMBs)
1. It is a group of organisms usually
1. These are short-term instrument of the same species, occupying a
to meet the temporary defined area during a specific time.
mismatches in the cash flow of the 2. Communities in most instances are
Government of India. named after the dominant plant
2. The CMBs have the generic form (species).
character of T-bills but are issued
for maturities more than 91 days. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

28. Jalyukta Shivar Scheme has been started by
which of the following state?
DAY – 6 (InstaTest-6)
(a) Nagaland (b) Kerala
(c) Gujarat (d) Maharashtra

regarding Coronaviruses
1. They are a large family of viruses regarding West Nile fever
that cause illness ranging from the 1. Birds are the natural hosts of the
common cold to more severe West Nile Fever virus
diseases such as Severe Acute 2. Female Anopheles mosquito
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS- spreads the infection
CoV). 3. Virus is serologically similar to the
2. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is Japanese Encephalitis virus
a new strain that was discovered
in 2019 and has not been Which of the statements given above is/are
previously identified in humans. correct?
3. Several known coronaviruses are
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
circulating in animals that have
not yet infected humans. (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

30. Consider the following statements 3. Boreal forest soils are

regarding Environmental Information characterized by thick podzols but
System (ENVIS) poor nutrients.
1. The aim is to integrate country- Which of the statements given above is/are
wide efforts in environmental correct?
information collection, collation,
storage, retrieval and (a) 1 only
dissemination through ENVIS (b) 2 and 3 only
websites.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme (c) 1 and 2 only
of the Ministry of Environment,
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Forest and Climate Change.

correct? 33. Consider the following statements
regarding Spent Pot Lining
(a) 1 only
1. It is produced by the smelting
(b) 2 only
plants
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. It contains high level of cyanide
and fluoride.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. It has also been classified as a
hazardous waste under the
Hazardous Waste Management
31. Consider the following statements Rules, 2016.
regarding Pyramid of Numbers
1. This deal with the relationship correct?
between the numbers of primary
producers and consumers of (a) 1 only
different levels. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Inverted pyramid of numbers is
found in pond ecosystem. (c) 1 and 2 only
3. A pyramid of numbers does not
(d) 1, 2 and 3
take into account the fact that the
size of organisms being counted in
each trophic level.
Which of the statements given above is/are regarding Mission Shakti
correct?
1. It is an anti-satellite missile test.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 2. The mission was carried out by
ISRO
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. India is the 4th country in the world
to demonstrate the capability to
shoot down satellites in orbit
regarding Coniferous forest (boreal forest) Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. It is characterized by evergreen
plant species such as Spruce, fir (a) 1 and 3 only
and pine trees, etc.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. The productivity and community
stability of a boreal forest are (c) 2 only
lower than those of any other
forest ecosystem. (d) 1, 2 and 3

regarding Red Tide correct?
1. They are scientifically referred as (a) 1 only

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).
2. Ride tides are usually not harmful (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 3 only

correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 38. Consider the following statements

(c) Both 1 and 2 regarding International Charter ‘Space and
Major Disasters’
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is a non-binding charter.
2. It provides for the charitable and
humanitarian related acquisition
36. Which of the following of and transmission of space
elements/compounds is/are Indoor air satellite data to relief
pollutants? organizations in the event of major
1. Volatile organic compounds disasters.
2. Radon 3. ISRO is not a member of it.
3. Asbestos Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Pesticides correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only regarding maintaining the Internal
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 environment of an organism
1. Regulate: Some organisms are able

to maintain homeostasis by
37. Consider the following statements physiological means.
regarding bioremediation techniques 2. Conform: An overwhelming
majority (99 per cent) of animals
and nearly all plants cannot
1. Bioaugmentation: Microorganisms
maintain a constant internal
are imported to a contaminated site to
environment and change
enhance degradation process.
according to the external
2. Bioventing: Injection of air under
environment.
pressure below the water table to
3. Suspend: They do so by reducing
increase groundwater oxygen
their metabolic activity and going
concentrations and enhance the rate
into a state of ‘dormancy’.
of biological degradation of
contaminants Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Biosparging: supply of air and correct?
nutrients through wells to
contaminated soil to stimulate the (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
growth of indigenous bacteria. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

regarding Biotic Relations correct?
1. Lichens represent a mutualistic (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

relationship between a fungus and
photosynthesizing algae (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Parasitism: An orchid growing as
an epiphyte on a mango branch
3. Predation: sparrow eating any 43. Consider the following statements
seed. regarding Anti-Tank Guided Missile
(ATGM)
Which of the statement above is/are
correct? 1. It is developed by ISRO
2. It can be launched from both land
(a) 1 only and air based platforms.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
41. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2

regarding Intergovernmental Science- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Policy Platform on biodiversity and
ecosystem services (IPBES)
1. It is a non-governmental 44. Torrefaction technology is used for

organisation.
(a) Reducing water pollution
2. It aims to strengthen the science-
policy interface for biodiversity (b) Stubble burning
and ecosystem services for the
conservation and sustainable use (c) Bioremediation
of biodiversity.
(d) None of the above
correct?
(a) 1 only
regarding Middle East Respiratory
(b) 2 only Syndrome (MERS)
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is a viral respiratory disease

caused by a novel coronavirus that
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 was first identified in Saudi Arabia.
2. Dromedary camels are a major
reservoir host for MERS-CoV.
42. Consider the following statements 3. Nearly 80% of reported patients
regarding standing crop with MERS-CoV infection have
died.
1. Each trophic level has a certain
mass of living material at a Which of the statements given above is/are
particular time called as the correct?
standing crop.
2. The biomass of a species varies
with abiotic factors of the (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
ecosystem.

regarding Climate vulnerability correct?
assessment map
(a) 1 only
1. The map is being developed by UN
Environment. (b) 2 only
2. It is being developed for preparing (c) Both 1 and 2
communities and people to meet
the challenge arising out of climate (d) Neither 1 nor 2
changes.

correct?
regarding Air Quality Index (AQI)
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 1. Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool for

effective dissemination of air
(c) Both 1 and 2 quality information to people.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. AQI will consider eight pollutants
for which short-term National
Ambient Air Quality Standards are
prescribed.
regarding Sulphur dioxide emissions Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. India is the largest emitter of
anthropogenic Sulphur dioxide in (a) 1 only
the world.
2. India has over 50 percent of all (b) 2 only
anthropogenic Sulphur dioxide (c) Both 1 and 2
(SO2) hotspots in the world.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only 50. Consider the following statements

regarding Fly ash
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is the end product of combustion

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 during the process of power
generation in the coal based
thermal power plants.
2. It can settle on water and other
48. Consider the following statements surfaces.
1. The State Government is 3. Fly ash can be used in the
empowered to constitute land production of bricks for building
other construction.
2. than reserved forests as protected Which of the statements given above is/are
forests over which the correct?
Government has proprietary
rights. (a) 1 and 3 only
3. In reserved forests, extraction of
forest resources by local people (b) 2 and 3 only
are prohibited, unless specifically (c) 1 and 2 only
allowed by a Forest Officer in the
course of settlement (d) 1, 2 and 3

DAY – 7 (InstaTest-7) 53. Consider the following statements

regarding Biodiversity across the world
1. More than 70 per cent of all the

51. Consider the following statements species recorded are plants
regarding Gas Hydrates 2. Among animals, insects are the
most species-rich taxonomic
1. Gas hydrates are formed when a group, making up more than 70
gas such as methane gets per cent of the total.
2. trapped in well-defined cages of Which of the statements given above is/are
water molecules forming correct?
crystalline solids.
3. Their decomposition can release (a) 1 only
large amounts of Carbon Dioxide
(CO2) that could impact Earth’s (b) 2 only
climate. (c) Both 1 and 2
4. Sudden release of pressurized
methane gas from ocean base may (d) Neither 1 nor 2
cause submarine landslides, which
in turn can trigger tsunamis.
regarding Raisina Dialogue
Which of the following statements given
1. It is a multilateral conference
above is/are correct?
committed to addressing the most
(a) 1 only challenging issues facing the global
community.
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. It is annually conducted by MEA
(c) 1 and 3 only and Observer Research
Foundation (ORF)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
52. Consider the following statements (a) 1 only

regarding Biodiversity
(b) 2 only
1. Biodiversity is the term (c) Both 1 and 2

popularized by the socio-biologist (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Edward Wilson.
2. Species diversity means a single
species might show high diversity
55. Which of the following are Ex situ
at the genetic level over its
Conservation methods
distributional range.
1. Botanical gardens
2. Zoological parks
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Sacred groves
correct? 4. Wildlife safari parks
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

56. Consider the following statements Lankamaleswara WildLife

regarding Kartarpur Corridor project Sanctuary.
3. It has been listed as Critically
1. The Kartarpur Corridor will Endangered under IUCN Red list.
provide visa-free access to the
shrine Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It will be developed from Dera correct?
Baba Nanak village in Gurdaspur,
Punjab to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, (a) 1 and 2 only
Kartarpur. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 regarding Anthrax
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is caused by Bacillus anthracis
2. It affects animals more often than
people.
57. Consider the following statements 3. It spreads directly from infected
regarding measurement of Biodiversity animal to humans.
1. Alpha diversity: It refers to the Which of the statements given above is/are
diversity within a particular area correct?
or ecosystem.
2. Beta diversity: It measures the (a) 1 only
proportion of species at a given (b) 1 and 2 only
site.
3. Gamma diversity: It is a measure of (c) 3 only
the overall diversity for the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
different ecosystems within a
region.
Which of the statements given above is/are 60. Consider the following statements
correct? regarding IUCN Red List
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. The IUCN Red List is a critical
indicator of the health of the
(b) 2 and 3 only
world’s biodiversity.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. It was established in 1964 by the
International Union for
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
3. It divides species into only seven
categories: Least Concern, Near
58. Consider the following statements Threatened, Vulnerable,
regarding the Jerdon’s Courser bird Endangered, Critically
species: Endangered, Extinct in the Wild
and Extinct.
1. It is a nocturnal bird found only in
the northern part of the state of Which of the statements given above is/are
Madhya Pradesh in peninsular correct?
India.
2. The majority of the species are (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
contained within the Sri (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

61. Consider the following statements 64. The first-of-its-kind rehabilitation center
regarding Seaweeds for freshwater turtles will be set up at
1. Seaweeds are (thalloid plants) (a) Andhra Pradesh

macroscopic algae, which mean
they have no differentiation of true (b) Orissa
tissues such as roots, stems and (c) Maharashtra
leaves.
2. Seaweeds grow in deep coastal (d) Bihar
waters wherever sizable substrata
is available.
regarding National Clean Energy Fund
correct?
(NCEF)
(a) 1 only
1. The Fund has been created out of
(b) 2 only cess on coal produced / imported
under the polluter pays principle.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Project/scheme relating to
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 innovative methods to adopt to the
Clean Energy technology and
research & development are
eligible for funding under the
62. Consider the following statements NCEF.
regarding Lal Bahadur Shastri 3. It is a lapsable fund under Public
1. He became a life member of the Accounts.
Servants of the People Society (Lok Which of the statements given above is/are
Sevak Mandal), founded by Lala correct?
Lajpat Rai.
2. He participated in both non- (a) 1 and 3 only
cooperation movement and the
Salt Satyagraha. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 only

correct? (d) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 66. Which of the following is/are Critically

(c) Both 1 and 2 endangered species
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Brown Bear

2. Malabar Civet
3. Pygmy Hog
4. Gharial
63. Polypedates Bengalensis, new frog species
was found in Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) Kerala (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Arunachal Pradesh (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) West Bengal (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

regarding difference between Wild life correct?
sanctuary and National Park (NP)
(a) 1 only
1. National parks are declared by
Central Government only, while (b) 2 only
Wild life sanctuary is declared by (c) Both 1 and 2
State Government only.
2. Certain activities like grazing of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
livestock are regulated in
sanctuaries and are prohibited in
National Parks. 70. Consider the following statements
3. Wildlife sanctuary can be created regarding Green Crackers
for a particular species whereas
the national park is not primarily 1. It has been developed by Indian
focused on a particular species. Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR).
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. They are known as ‘green’
correct? firecrackers because they have a
chemical formulation that
(a) 1 and 2 only
produces water molecules, which
(b) 2 and 3 only substantially reduces emission
levels and absorbs dust.
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. The green crackers will be 25-30
(d) 1, 2 and 3 per cent costlier to manufacture
than the conventional ones.

68. Consider the following statements correct?
regarding Internet Saathi programme
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. It is a joint initiative of Facebook
Inc and Tata Trusts (b) 2 and 3 only
2. It aims to facilitate digital literacy (c) 1 and 3 only
among Tribal in rural India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only 71. Consider the following statements

regarding Swine Flu
(b) 2 only
1. Swine Flu is a highly contagious
(c) Both 1 and 2 acute respiratory disease of pigs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 caused by type A influenza virus.
2. Swine flu viruses can spread from
human to human.
regarding Hangul or Kashmir Stag correct?
1. IUCN’s Red List has classified it as (a) 1 only

least concern species.
(b) 2 only
2. It is largely found in Dachigam (c) Both 1 and 2
National Park
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

72. Consider the following statements 75. Municipal Performance Index (MPI) in
regarding Senna Spectabilis India is released by:
1. It is an evergreen tree native to (a) Ministry of Finance

tropical areas of America.
2. It is an invasive species found in (b) NITI Aayog
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR). (c) Ministry of Panchayat Raj
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Ministry of Housing and Urban
correct? Affairs (MoHUA)
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 DAY – 8 (InstaTest-8)
regarding National Crèche Scheme regarding the mechanisms to reduce
1. The Scheme is being emissions forms
implemented by the Ministry of 1. Electrostatic precipitator is used
Women and Child Development. to remove over 90 per cent
2. It is a centrally sponsored particulate matter present in the
scheme exhaust.
3. It is an intervention towards 2. A scrubber can remove gases like
protection and development of oxides of sulfur.
children in the age group of 6 3. Catalytic converters are used to
months to 6 years. convert unburnt hydrocarbons
Which of the statements given above is/are into carbon dioxide and water.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only correct?
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
74. Consider the following statements (c) 1 and 3 only

regarding Central Water Commission (d) 1, 2 and 3
(CWC) report on Heavy metals
contaminating rivers
1. Arsenic and zinc are the two toxic 77. Consider the following statements
metals whose concentration is regarding Ozone
always found above the limits.
1. Ozone formed in the lower
2. Iron emerged as the most common
troposphere acts as pollutant and
contaminant.
harms plants and animals.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Ozone found in the stratosphere
correct? acts as a shield absorbing
ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
(a) 1 only 3. The thickness of the ozone in a
(b) 2 only column of air from the ground to
the top of the atmosphere is
(c) Both 1 and 2 measured in terms of Dobson units
(DU).
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

81. Which of the following methods is/are Geo-
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Engineering technique?
1. Copy a Volcano
2. Seed the Sea with iron
78. Which of the following gas/compound is 3. Whiten the clouds with wind-
the biggest overall contributor to the powered ships
greenhouse effect? 4. Build fake trees
(a) Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code
(b) Water vapour given below
(c) Methane (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Oxides of Nitrogen (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
regarding Skybot F-850 regarding English Channel
1. It is a life-size humanoid robot 1. It is a part of the Atlantic Ocean.

which spends some days in space 2. It separates the island of Britain
and learns to assist astronauts in from northern France.
the International Space Station. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It is the first robot to go into space correct?
in the human history.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 83. Consider the following statements
regarding The Blue Carbon Initiative
1. It is a program working to mitigate

80. Consider the following statements climate change through the
regarding Global Warming Potential restoration and sustainable use of
(GWP) coastal and marine ecosystems.
1. The GWP for a gas is a measure of 2. The initiative is coordinated by
the total energy that a gas absorbs Ministry of Environment, Forest
over a particular period of time and Climate Change and brings
(usually 100 years), compared to together research institutions,
carbon dioxide. non-governmental organizations
2. Carbon dioxide has a GWP of 1 and and communities from around the
serves as a baseline for other GWP world.
values. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Perfluorocarbons have highest correct?
GWP.

regarding mechanisms initiated under regarding Shri Krishna Temple in Bahrain
Kyoto Flexible Market Protocol
mechanisms
1. It is considered to be the first and
1. Joint Implementation (JI) the oldest temple in the Gulf
2. The Clean Development countries.
Mechanism (CDM) 2. It was built by Thathai Bhatia
3. Emission Trading Hindu community.
3. The temple completes 1500 years
Which of the statements given above is/are recently.
correct?

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

85. Consider the following statements (b) 1 and 3 only
regarding European Green Deal
(c) 1 and 2 only
1. It is an announcement made by
European Union on additional (d) 1, 2 and 3
measures it would take on climate
change.
2. The EU has promised to bring a
law, binding on all member
countries, to ensure it becomes
“climate neutral” by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are regarding Biometric Seafarer Identity
correct? Document (BSID)
(a) 1 only
1. India is the first country in the
(b) 2 only world to issue Biometric seafarer
(c) Both 1 and 2 identity document.
2. The project is launched by the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ministry of Science and
Technology
3. Every Indian seafarer who
86. Consider the following statements possesses a valid continuous
regarding INS Vikramaditya discharge certificate issued by the
Government of India will be
1. It is a nuclear powered air craft eligible for issue of a BSID.
carrier of India
2. It was indigenously built in India
3. It was retrofitted with a Barak Which of the statements given above is/are
missile system under joint correct?
development with Israel.
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 3 only
(a) 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

regarding The Protection of Plant Varieties
and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act, 2001 1. Bolivia is a landlocked country
2. Brazil shares border with all South
1. It is in conformity with American countries except Chile
International Union for the
Protection of New Varieties of Which of the statements given above is/are
Plants (UPOV), 1978. correct?
2. The legislation recognizes the (a) 1 only
contributions of both commercial
plant breeders and farmers in (b) 2 only
plant breeding activity and also
(c) Both 1 and 2
provides to implement TRIPs.
3. Under the act Researchers will (d) Neither 1 nor 2
have exclusive rights to produce,
sell, market, distribute, import or
export the protected variety.
93. Which of the following are the Reports and
Which of the statements given above is/are programmes initiated by World Wildlife
correct? Fund (WWF)
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. Living Planet Report

2. Debt-for-nature swaps
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Marine Stewardship Council
(MSC)
4. Healthy GrownPotato
regarding Green Climate Fund
correct?
1. The GCF was set up in 2015 under
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
the UNFCCC’s Paris agreement to
channel funding from developed (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
countries to developing countries.
2. It is intended to be the centerpiece (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
of efforts to raise Climate Finance
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
of $100 billion a year by 2020.

correct? 94. Consider the following pairs

Military Countries
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Exercises Involved
1. Bold : India and

Kurukshetra Singapore
2. AUSINDEX – 19 : India and
regarding MOSAiC Expedition
Australia
1. It is the largest ever Antarctic
3. Hand in Hand : India and
expedition in history. Japan
2. It is spearheaded by the Alfred
Wegener Institute in Germany.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the pairs given above is/are
correct? matched correctly?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 only

95. Consider the following statements 3. The Strait of Hormuz is a strait

regarding Blue flag programme between the Persian Gulf and the
Gulf of Oman
1. The Blue Flag Programme is run by
the international non- Which of the statements given above is/are
governmental organization, correct?
Foundation for Environmental
Education. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Chandrabhaga beach of Odisha’s (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
coast has recently got the Blue Flag
certification process.
Which of the statements given above is/are 99. Consider the following statements
correct? regarding Rotavirus
(a) 1 only 1. It is a leading cause of severe

diarrhoea and death among
(b) 2 only children less than 14 years of age.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. It is transmitted by the faecal-oral
route, via contact with
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 contaminated hands, surfaces and
objects

96. UNEP Colombo Declaration is related to correct?
(a) Pollution caused by ships. (a) 1 only
(b) Pollutions caused by aviation sector. (b) 2 only
(c) Global Nitrogen Challenge. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Peat land development. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
97. Gaza strip, often seen in the news, shares 100. Consider the following statements
border with which of the following regarding Geologic Sequestration Trapping
countries/territories? Mechanisms
1. Israel 1. Hydrodynamic Trapping refers to
2. Egypt the process where carbon dioxide
3. Syria can be dissolved into a liquid, such
4. Jordan as water or oil.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Mineral Carbonation refers to the
given below process where carbon dioxide can
react with the minerals, fluids, and
(a) 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only organic matter in a geologic
formation to form stable
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 2 only
compounds/minerals.

98. Consider the following statements correct?
1. Spratly Island is located in East (a) 1 only

China Sea
(b) 2 only
2. Socotra Island is located in Indian
Ocean (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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DAY – 5 (InstaTest-5) (a) 1 only

1. Which of the following languages is not (c) Both 1 and 2

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) World Bank

(c) 1 and 2 only (d) None of the above

6. Consider the following statements

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7. Consider the following statements 10. Consider the following statements

8. Consider the following statements 11. Engel’s Law states that

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

1. It is a conditional cash transfer

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(c) Both 1 and 2

Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) 1 and 2 only (a) Sustainable Development Goals

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Permanent solution for Israel

(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are

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1. It is a discount provided by Union 1. It had replaced Appointments

(c) Both 1 and 2

1. It is the only UN body with the

1. It is an attached office under

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27. Consider the following statements

(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

(c) Gujarat (d) Maharashtra

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30. Consider the following statements 3. Boreal forest soils are

Which of the statements given above is/are

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1. They are scientifically referred as (a) 1 only

Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only 38. Consider the following statements

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

1. Regulate: Some organisms are able

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1. Lichens represent a mutualistic (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only

41. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2

1. It is a non-governmental 44. Torrefaction technology is used for

(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is a viral respiratory disease

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Which of the statements given above is/are

(b) 2 only 1. Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool for

(a) 1 only 50. Consider the following statements

(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is the end product of combustion

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DAY – 7 (InstaTest-7) 53. Consider the following statements

1. More than 70 per cent of all the

52. Consider the following statements (a) 1 only

1. Biodiversity is the term (c) Both 1 and 2

(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are

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56. Consider the following statements Lankamaleswara WildLife

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