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Consider the following statements

1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for

more than three months.

2. State cannot enter into any contract

with private corporations for sharing of

Aadhaar data.

3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining

insurance products.

4. Aadhaar 1s mandatory for getting

benefits funded oul of the Consolidated

Fund of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 3 only

(d) · 1, 2 and 3 only

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok

Sabha in

(a) the matter of creating new All India

Services

(b) amending the Constitution

(c) the removal of the government

3.

4.

5.

(d) making cut motions

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With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?

1. MPLADS funds must be used to createdurable assets like physicalinfrastructure for health, education, etc.

2. A specified portion �f each MP's fundmust benefit SC/ST populations.

3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned onyearly basis and the unused fundscannot be carried forward to the nextyear.

4. The district authority must inspect atleast 10% of all works underimplementation every year.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untoucliability as a form of discrimihation ?

(a) Right against Exploitation

(b) Right to Freedom

(c) Right to Constitutional Remedies

(d) Right to Equality

In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by

(a) the Preamble of the Constitution

(b) a Directive Principle of State Policy

(c) the Seventh Schedule

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6. .Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister 9.

also places other documents before . the

Parliament which include 'The Macro

Economic Framework Statement'. The

aforesaid document is presented because this

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is mandated by

(a) Long standing parliamentary convention

(b) Article 112 and Article 110(1) of theConstitution of India

(c) Article 113 of the Constitution oflndia

(d) Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility

and Budget Management Act, 2003

A constitutional government by definition is a

(a) government by legislature

(b) popular government

(c) multi-party government

(d) limited government

In India, Legal Services Authorities provide

free legal services to which of the following

type of citizens ?

1.

2.

3.

4.

Person with an annual income of less than � 1,00,000 ,

Transgender with an annual income of less than � 2,00,000

Member of Other Backward Classes

(OBC) with an annual income of less than � 3,00,000

All Senior Citizens

Select the correct answer using the code given

below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 4 only

10. Consider the following pairs:

8. Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of

the following parts of the_ Constitution of

India reflect/reflects the principles and

provisions of the Universal Declaration of

Human Rights (1948)?

1. Preamble

2. Directive Principles of State Policy

3. Fundamental Duties


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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1. Alma-Ata Healthcare of Declaration the people

2. Hague · Biological an:dConvention chemical

weapons3. Talanoa Global climate

Dialogue change

4. Under2 Coalition Child rights

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly

matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

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11. A Parliamentary System of Government is| 14. One common agreement between Gandhism one in which and Marxism is

all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government

(a) (a) the final goal of a stateless society

the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it

(b) b) class struggle

(c) abolition of private property (c) the Government is elected by the people

and can be removed by them (d) economic determinism

the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it

(d)

before completion of a fixed term 15. In the context of India, which one of the

following is the characteristie appropriate for 12. Which part of the Constitution of India bureaucracy?

declares the ideal of Welfare State ?

(a) Directive Principles of State Policy (a) An agency for widening the scope of

parliamentary democracy (b) Fundamental Rights

(c) Preamble (b) An agency for strengthening the

d) Seventh Schedule structure of federalism

(c) An agency for facilitating political 13. Consider the following statements: stability and economic growth

1. The Constitution of India defines its

basic structure' in terms of federalism, (d) An agency for the implementation of

public policy secularism, fundamental rights and

democracy.

The Constitution of India provides for | 16. The Preamble to the Constitution of India is 2.

judicial review to safeguard the

citizens' liberties and to preserve the (a) a part of the Constitution but has no

ideals on which the Constitutionis legal effect

based. (b) not a part of the Constitution and has

Which of the statements given above is/are no legal effect either correct?

(a) 1 only (c) a part of the Constitution and has the

(b) 2 only same legal effect as any other part

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) a part of the Constitution but has no

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 legal effect independently of other parts

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17. "Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche) refers to 19. Consider the following statements 1. According to the Constitution of India, a

(a) a loan system of the World Bank person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six

months even if he/she is not a member (b) one of the operations of a Central Bank of the Legislature of that State.

According to the Representation of 2. (c) a credit system granted by WTO to its People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a

members criminal offence and sentenced to

imprisonment for five years s

from permanently contesting an election even after his

disqualified (d) a credit system granted by IMF to its

members release from prison.


correct?

(a) 1 only

18. With reference to the provisions contained in (b) 2 only

Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the following statements is/are correct ?

20. Consider the following statements 1. They shall be enforceable by courts.

1. The President of India can summon a 2. They shall not be enforceable by any session of the Parliament at such place

court. as he/she thinks fit.

2. The Constitution of India provides for The principles laid down in this part are 3. three sessions of the Parliament in a to influence the making of laws by the year, but it is not mandatory to conduct

all three sessions. State.

3. There is no minimum number of days Select the correct answer using the code given that the Parliament is required to meet below in a year.

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

correct?

(b) 2 only (a) 1 only

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

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17. "Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche) refers to 19. Consider the following statements :

1. According to the Constitution of India, a (a) a loan system of the World Bank person who is eligible to vote can be

made a minister in a State for six

months even if he/she is not a member (b) one of the operations of a Central Bank of the Legislature of that State.

According to the Representation of 2. (c) a credit system granted by WTO to its People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a

members criminal offence and sentenced to

imprisonment for five years is

permanently disqualified from d) a credit system granted by IMF to its contesting an election even after his

release from prison. members


correct ?

(a) 1 only

18. With reference to the provisions contained in (b) 2 only Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of (c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2 the following statements is/are correct ?

They shall be enforceable by courts. 20. Consider the following statements 1.

1. The President of India can summon a 2. They shall not be enforceable by any session of the Parliament at such place

court. as he/she thinks fit.

2. The Constitution of India provides for The principles laid down in this part are 3. three sessions of the Parliament in a to influence the making of laws by the year, but it is not mandatory to conduct

all three sessions. State.

3. There is no minimum number of days Select the correct answer using the code given that the Parliament is required to meet below in a year.

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


(b) only (c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

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21. With reference to the history of India, 23.

consider the following pairs

1. Aurang

2. Banian

In-charge of treasury of the State

Indian agent of the East India Company

3. Mirasida.r - Designated revenuepayer to the State

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctlymatched?

(a) 1 and 2 only 24.

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 a.nd 3

22. With reference to the religious history ofIndia, consider the following statements :

1. Sthaviravadins belong to MahayanaBuddhism.

2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot ofMa.hasanghika sect of Buddhism.

3. The deification of Buddha byMa.hasanghikas fostered the MahayanaBuddhism.


25.

Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?

(a) Indian handicrafts were ruined.

(b) Machines were introduced in the Indiantextile industry in large numbers.

(c) Railway lines were laid in many parts ofthe country.

(d) Heavy duties were imposed on theimports of British manufactures.

Consider the following events in the history of India:

1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja

2. Establishment of Pallava power underMahendravarrnan - I

3. Establishment of Chola power byParantaka - I

4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala

What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time ?

(a) 2-1-4-3

(b) 3-1-4-2

(c) 2-4-1-3

(d) 3-4-1-2

Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period ?

(a) An advisory issued by the king to hissubordinates

(b) A diary to be maintained for dailycorrect?

(a) 1 and 2 only accounts

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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(d) An order from the feudal lord to hissubordinates



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26. With reference to the book "Desher Katha" | 28. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during journal to have the untouchable people as its the freedom struggle, consider the following target audience was published by statements:

(a) Gopal Baba Walangkar 1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind.

b) Jyotiba Phule It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. (c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was in the 3. (d) Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

specific context of the region of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct?

29. With reference to the history of India, the

(a) 1 and 2 only terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote

(b) 2 and 3 only (a) measurement of land

(c) 1 and 3 only

(b) coins of different monetary value d) 1,2 and 3

()classification of urban land 27. The Gandhi-lrwin Pact included which of the

following? (d) religious rituals 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in

the Round Table Conference

30. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated Who among the following rulers advised his 2.

connection with the Civil subjects through this inscription ? n

Disobedience Movement "Whosoever praises his religious sect or

blames other sects out of excessive devotion to 3. Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggestion for his own sect, with the view of glorifying his enquiry into police excesses

own sect, he rather injures his own sect very Releaseof only those prisoners who0 4.

severely. were not charged with violence

Select the correct answer using the code given (a) Ashoka below

(a) 1 only (b Samudragupta b) 1,2 and 4 only

(e) Harshavardhana (c) 3 only

(d) 2,3 and 4 only d) Krishnadeva Raya

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31. With reference to the cultural history of India, 34. Wellesley established the Fort William

which one of the following is the correct College at Caleutta because

description of the term 'paramitas'? (a) he was asked by the Board of Directors

(a) The earliest Dharmashastra texts

written in aphoristie (sutra) style

at London to do so

(b) he wanted to revive interest in oriental

(b) Philosophical schools that did not accept learning in India

the authority of Vedas (c) he wanted to provide William Carey and

(c) Perfections whose attainment led to the his associates with employment Bodhisattva path

d) he wanted to train British civilians for

(d) Powerful merchant guilds of early administrative purpose in India

medieval South India

35. With reference to the history of India,

32. In the context of Indian history, the "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the

Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around description of which of the following events?

1. women's right to gain education (a) The Revolt of 1857

2. age of consent (b) The Mappila Rebellion of 1921

3. restitution of conjugal rights The Indigo Revolt of 1859 60 (c) Select the correct answer using the code given (d) Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899 1900 below

36. With reference to the scholars/itterateurs of (a) 1 and 2 only ancient India, consider the following

(b) 2 and 3 only statements:

(c) 1 and 3 only 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra

(d) 1,2 and 3 Shunga.

2. Amarasimha is associated with 33. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the

Harshavardhana.beginning of the 20h century because of

3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra (a) peasant resistance to the oppressive

Gupta-1I. conduct of planters

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) its unprofitability in the world market correct ?

because of new inventions (a) 1 and 2 only

(c) national leaders' opposition to the (b) 2 and 3 only

cultivation of indigo (c) 3 only

(d) Government control over the planters (d) 1, 2 and 3

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In the context of recent advances in human| 39. With reference Visible Light 37. to

reproductive technology, "Pronuclear Communication (VLC) technology, which of

Transfer" is used for the following statements are correct?

fertilization of egg in vitro by the donor VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum (a) 1.

wavelengths 375 to 780 nm. sperm

2. VLC is known as long-range optical (b) genetic modification of sperm producing wireless communication.

cells 3. VLC can transmit large amounts of data

(c) development of stem cells into faster than Bluetooth.

functional embryos VLC has no electromagnetic 4.

(d) prevention of mitochondrial diseases in interference.

offspring Select the correct answer using the code given

below

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

38. With the present state of development, (b) 1,2 and 4 only

Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which (c) 1,3 and 4 only of the following?

(d) 2,3 and 4 only

Bring down electricity consumption in 40.

1. With reference to "Blockchain Technology",

industrial units

consider the following statements

2. Create meaningful short stories and It is a public ledger that everyone can

inspect, but which no single user

1.

Songs

controls. Disease diagnosis 3.

2. The structure and design of blockchain 4. Text-to-Speech Conversion is such that all the data in it are about

. Wireless transmission of electrical cryptocurrency only.

energy 3. Applications that depend on basic

features of blockchain can be developed

without anybody's permission. Select the correct answer using the code given

below Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? (a) 1,2,3 and 5 only

(a) 1 only

b) 1,3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2, 4 and 5 only (c) 2 only

d) 1,2,3, 4 and 5 1 and 3 only (d)

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43. 41. With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider "The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shap an equilateral triangle that has sides one million kilometres long, with lasers shining

the craft." The experiment in

bf the following statements:

1. They can be used as carriers of drugs

and antigens in the human body. between question refers to

2. They can be made into artificial blood (a) Voyager-2

capillaries for an injured part of human (b) New Horizons body. (c) LISA Pathfinder

(d) Evolved LISA 3. They can be used in biochemical

sensors. 44. Consider the following statements:

Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable. 4. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of

a prospective parent.

1.

Which of the statements given above are

correct? A person's genome can be edited before

birth at the early embryonic stage. 2.

(a) 1 and 2 only

Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be injected into the embryo of a pig.

3. (b)2,3 and 4 only

(c) 1,3 and 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? (d) 1,2, 3 and 4

(a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

(e) 2 only 42. Consider the following activities: (d) 1,2 and 3

1. Spraying pesticides on a erop field

45. What is the importance of using 2. Inspecting the craters of active Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India ?

These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and

sepsis.

volcanoes 1.

Collecting breath samples from spouting 3.

whales for DNA analysis Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced.

2.

At the present level of technology, which of the above activities can be successfully carried 3. These vaccines have no side effects and out by using drones? cause no allergic reactions.

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) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

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Which of the following are the reasons/factors

for exposure to benzene pollution ?

48. 46. India, the term "Publice Key Infrastructure" | *o*

is used in the context of

1. Automobile exhaust

(a) Digital security infrastructure Tobacco smoke 2 3. Wood burning

(b) Food security infrastructure Using varnished wooden furniture 4.

5. Using products made of polyurethar (c) Health care and education

Select the correct answer using the code given infrastructure

below:

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

(b) 2 and 4 only infrastructure

(c) 1,3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2,3, 4 and 5

If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely to give some

immunity to India?

49.

47. Which of the following statements are correct

regarding the general difference between

Not depending on short-term foreign

borrowings

plant and animal cells ? 1.

1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls 2. Opening up to more foreign banks

whilst animal cells do not. Maintaining full capital convertibility

account 3.

2. Plant cells do not have plasma Select the correct answer using the code given below :

membrane unlike animal cells which do.

(a) 1 only 3. Mature plant cell has one large vacuole

b) 1 and 2 only whilst animal cell has many small c) 3 only

vacuoles. (d) 1,2 and 3


50. If you withdraw 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be

below

(a) 1 and 2 only

(a) to reduce it by F 1,00,000 (b) 2 and 3 only

(b) to increase it by 7 1,00,000 (c) 1 and 3 only

(c) to increase it by more than 1,00,000

(d) to leave it unchanged d) 1,2 and 3

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With reference to Foreign Direct Investment 54. In the context of the Indian economy, 51. in India, which one of the following is

considered its major characteristic? non-financial debt includes which of the following ?

(a) It is the investment through capital| instruments essentially in a listed

1. Housing loans ovwed by households

Amounts outstanding on credit cards 2.

3. Treasury bills company. Select the correct answer using the code given

below: It is a largely non-debt creating capital| flow.

(a) 1 only (c) It is the investment which involves

debt-servicing. (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only d) It is the investment made by foreign (d) 1,2 and 3

institutional investors in the In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept

under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are 55. Government securities.

not With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following

52.

(a) Some use uranium and others use

thorium statements is/are correct ?

Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies

(b) India's merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports.

1.

(c) Some operated by foreign are India's imports of iron and steel, 2. enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises

chemicals, fertilisers and machinery have decreased in recent years.

(d) Some are State-owned and others are India's exports of services are more than

its imports of services.

3. privately-owned

With reference to Trade-Related Investment India suffers from an overall 56. 4 Measures (TRIMS), which of the following trade/current account deficit. statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited.

1. below

(a) 1 and 2 only They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and

2. (b) 2 and 4 only

services. c) 3 only

They are not concerned with the regulation of foreign investment.

d) 1,3 and 4 only

53. The term West Texa Intermediate Select the correct answer using the code given sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of below:

(a) Crude oil(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) Bullion (b) 2 only

(c) Rare earth elements (c) l and 3 only

(d) Uranium (d) 1,2 and 3

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57. 1f the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist 59. Consider the following statements:

monetary policy, which of the following would 1. In terms of short-term credit delivery to

it not do ? the agriculture sector, District Central

1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) deliver

Liquidity Ratio more credit in comparison to Scheduled

Commercial Banks and Regional Rural Increase the Marginal Standing Facility 2.

Banks. Rate

3 Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate One of the most important functions of 2. DCCBs is to provide funds to the

Select the correct answer using the code given Primary Agricultural Credit Societies. below

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only correct ?


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

(c) Both 1 and 2 d) 1, 2 and 3

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

58. With reference to the Indian economy after | 60. In India, under cyber insurance for

the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the individuals, which of the following benefits

following statements are generally covered, in addition to payment

for the loss of funds and other benefits? 1. Worker productivity (F per worker at

1. Cost of restoration of the computer

system in case of malware disrupting 2004 05 prices) increased in urban

areas while it decreased in rural areas. access to one's computer

2. The percentage share of rural areas in Cost of a new computer if some miscreant 2.

the workforce steadily increased. wilfully damages it, if proved so

3. In rural areas, the growth in non-farmn Cost of hiring a specialized consultant to 8. economy increased. minimize the loss in case of cyber

extortion The growth rate in rural employment 4.

decreased. Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any A. third party files a suit Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ? Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1,2 and 4 only

(b) 3 and 4 only (b) 1,3 and 4 only

(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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61. In India, which of the following can be | 63. Which of the following factors/policies were

considered public affecting the price of rice in India in the as investment in

agriculture ? recent past? Fixing Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce of all crops

1. 1. Minimum Support Price

2 2. Government's trading Computerization Agricultural Credit Societies

of Primary 3. Government's stockpiling

3. Social Capital development 4. Consumer subsidies

4. Free electricity supply to farmers Select the correct answer using the code given

Waiver of agricultural loans by the

banking system 5.

below:

Setting up of cold storage facilities by (a) 1, 2 and 4 only 6.

the governments (b) 1,3 and 4 only

Select the correct answer using the code given (c) 2 and 3 only below:

(a) 1, 2 and 5 only (d) 1,2, 3 and 4

(b) 1,3, 4 and 5 only

(c) 2,3 and 6 only 64. Consider the following statements:

d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 1. The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has

consistently increased in the last What is the importance of the term "Interest

Coverage Ratio" of a firm in India ?

62. decade.

It helps in understanding the present

risk of a firm that a bank is going to| give loan to.

1. 2. "Textile and textile articles" constitute

an important item of trade between

India and Bangladesh.

2 It helps in evaluating the emerging risk| of a firm that a bank is going to give 3. In the last five years, Nepal has been

loan to. the largest trading partner of India in

South Asia. The higher a borrowing firm's level of Interest Coverage Ratio, the worse is its

ability to service its debt.

3.


correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 and 2 only

below

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

(b) 2 only (c) 3 only

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

(d) 1,2 and 3

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65. In which one of the following groups are all 67. Consider the following statements the four countries members of G20 2?

1. The weightage of food in Consumer

Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Price Index (CP is higher than that in (a

Turkey Wholesale Price Index (WP.

2. The WPI does not capture changes in (b) Australia, Canada. Malaysia and

New Zealand the prices of services. which CPI does.

3. Reserve Bank of India has now adopted (c) Brazil, Iran. Saudi Arabia and Vietnam WPI as its key measure of inflation and

d) Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and South to decide on changing the key policy Korea

rates.


correct? 66. Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme,

short-term credit support is given to farmers (a) 1 and 2 only

for which of the following purposes? (b) 2 only

1. Working capital for maintenance of (c) 3 only

farm assets (d) 1,2 and 3

2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks

68. Consider the following pairs: 3. Consumption requirements of farm

River Flows into households 1. Mekong Andaman Sea 4. Post-harvest expenses

2. Thames Irish Sea 5. Construction of family house and

3. Volga Caspian Sea setting up of village cold storage facility

4. Zambezi Indian Ocean Select the correct answer using the code given

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly below matched ?

(a) 1, 2 and 5 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1,3 and 4 only (b) 3 only

(c) 3 and 4 only (c) 2,3, 4 and 5 only

d) 1,2 and 4 only (d) 1,2, 3, 4 and 5

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71. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs :

9, Consider the following statements In the case of all cêreals, pulses and oil-seeds, the procurement at Minimum

1. 1. Parivrajaka Renunciant and

Wanderer Support Price (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India. 2 Shramana Priest with a

high status In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at a level

Lay follower of

Buddhism

2. 3. Upasaka

to which the market price will never Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? rise

1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only

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

(b) correct?

2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c)

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:

72. c) Both 1 and 2

The leader of an elephant group is a

female. 1. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. The maximum gestation period can be 70. With reference to the Indian economy, 22 months.

consider the following statements An elephant can normally go on calving 3. till the age of 40 years only. Commercial Paper is a short-term

unsecured promissory note.

1. Among the States in India, the highest 4. elephant population is in Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Certificate of Deposit' is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation. (a) 1 and 2 only

2 and 4 only

3 only

(d) 1,3 and 4 only

(b) 3. Call Money' is a short-term finance

(c) used for interbank transactions.

Zero-Coupon Bonds' are the interest 4. Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin ?

Nagarhole National Park

73. bearing short-term bonds issued by the

Banks Scheduled Commercial to 1. 2. Papikonda National Park

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

corporations. 2. 8. Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 and 2 only below:

1 and 2 only

3 and 4 only

b) 4 only (a) (b) (c) 1 and 3 only

1,3 and 4 only (d) 1,2, 3 and 4 (c)

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14. With reference to India's biodiversity. | 77. Which of the following are the most likely Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, | Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated

places to find the musk deer in its natural

habitat ? redstart aare

1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary (a) Birds

2. Gangotri National Park

b) Primates 3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary

(c) Reptiles 4. Manas National Park

(d) Amphibians Select the correct answer using the code given

below

75. Which one of the following protected areas is (a) 1 and 2 only

well-known for the conservation of a (b) 2 and 3 only

sub-species of the Indian Swamp deer

Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1 and 4 only and is exclusively graminivorous?

(a) Kanha National Park

b) Manas National Park b) 78. In rural road construction, the use of which of

the following is preferred for ensuringg (c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

environmental sustainability or to reduce (d) Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary carbon footprint?

1. Copper slag

76. Steel slag can be the material for which of the 2. Cold mix asphalt technolog8 following? 3. Geotextiles 1. Construction of base road

4. Hot mix asphalt technology 2. Improvement of agricultural soil

5. Portland cement 3. Production of cement

Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given below

below:

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

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

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 4 and 5 only

d) 1,2 and 3 (d) 1 and 5 only

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Consider the following statements 79. 81. If a particular plant species is placed under

Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1.

mercury. 1972, what is the implication?

Coal-fired power plants release sulphur (a) A licence is required to cultivate that 2.

dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the plant.

environment. (b) Such a plant cannot be cultivated under

any circumstances. 3. High ash content is observed in Indian

(c) It is a Genetically Modified crop plant. coal

(d) Such a plant is invasive and harmful to Which of the statements given above is/are the ecosystem. correct?

(a) 1 only With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty 82.

(b) 2 and3 only in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala,

Kadura and Chaul were well known as (c) 3 only

(a) ports handling foreign trade

d) 1,2 and 3 (b) capitals of powerful kingdoms

(c) places of exquisite stone art and

architecture 80. What is the use of biochar in farming?

(d) important Buddhist pilgrimage centres

1. Biochar can be used as a part of the

growing medium in vertical farming. What is/are the advantage/advantages of

zero tillage in agriculture?

83.

2. When biochar is a part of the growing Sowing of wheat is possible without

burning the residue of previous crop.

1. medium, it promotes the growth of

nitrogen-fixing microorganisms. Without the need for nursery of rice 2.

When biochar is a part of the growing 3. saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible. medium, it enables the growing medium

to retain water for longer time. 3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is

Which of the statements given above is/are possible.

Correct ? Select the correct answer using the code given

below: a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 1 and 2 only

2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only

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

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alAccording to India's National Poliey on 86.

Biofuels, which of the following can be used as

raw materials for the production of biofuels?

With reference to pulse production in India,

consider the following statements

Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop.

1.

1. Cassava

2. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production. 2. Damaged wheat grains

3. In the last three decades, while the

production increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased.

3. Groundnut seeds of kharif pulses has

4. Horse gram

5. Rotten potatoes Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

6. Sugar beet (a) 1 only

Select the correct answer using the code given (b) 2 and 3 only below

(c) 2 only

(a) 1,2,5 and 6 only (d) 1,2 and 3

b) 1,3, 4 and 6 only 87. "The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop." Which one of the following is that crop?

(c) 2,3, 4 and 5 only

d 1,2,3, 4, 5 and 6

(a) Cotton 85. Which one of the following statements best (b) Jute

describes the term 'Social Cost of Carbon'? (c) Sugarcane It is a measure, in monetary value, of the (d) Tea

(a) long-term damage done by a tonne of

CO, emissions in a given year. With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements:

88.

1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible (b) requirement of fossil fuels for a country

to provide goods and services to its pumps.

citizens, based on the burning of those 2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.

fuels.

c) efforts put in by a climate refugee to Which of the statements given above is/are

adapt to live in a new place. correct?

(a) 1 only d) contribution of an individual person to

(b) 2 only the carbon footprint on the planet (c) Both 1 and2 Earth. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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With reference to the current trends in the | 91. 89. Cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the

What are the advantages of fertigation in

following statements: agriculture?

A substantial saving in seed material is made when bud chip settlings' are raised in a nursery and transplanted in

1 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation

water is possible.

the main field. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate 2

When direct planting of setts is done, and all other phosphatic fertilizers is

the germination percentage is better with single-budded setts as compared to setts with many buds.

possible.

3. Increased availability of nutrients to

plants is possible. If bad weather conditions prevail when setts are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared

3. 4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical

nutrients is possible. to large setts.


4. Sugarcane can be cultivated using below settlings prepared from tissue culture.

(a) 1,2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) 1,2 and 4 only

(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 1,3 and 4 only

(b) 3 only (d) 2,3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only

(d) 2,3 and 4 only 92. Consider the following minerals

In the context of India, which of the following| practice(s) of

90. 1. Bentonite

is/are considered to be

eco-friendly agriculture? 2. Chromite

1. Crop diversification 3. Kyanite 2. Legume intensification

4. Sillimanite 3. Tensiometer use

Vertical farming In India, which of the above is/are officially 4. designated as major minerals?


below (a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 1,2 and 3 only (b) 4 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only c) 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 2,3 and 4 only

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95. With reference to India's Desert National 93. With ference to Ocean Mean Temperature OMT), which of the following statements Park, which of the following statements are is/are correct ?

correct ?

1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the

1. It is spread over two districts.

south-western Indian Ocean during January - March. 2. There is no human habitation inside the

2. OMT collected during January March Park. can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be

It is one of the natural habitats of Great 3.

less or more than a certain long-term Indian Bustard.

mean.

Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given below

below: (a) 1 only

(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 94. With reference to chemical fertilizers in India,

consider the following statements: (d) 1,2 and 3

At present, the retail price of chemical

fertilizers is market-driven and not

1.

administered by the Government.

2 Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.

96. Siachen Glacier is situated to the Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric by-product of oil refineries.

3.

acid fertilizer, is a

(a) East of Aksai Chin

Which of the statements given above is/aare correct? (b) East of Leh

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) North of Gilgit

(c) 2 only (d) North of Nubra Valley (d) 1,2 and 3

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With reference to the history of India, | 99. Consider the following statements: 97. consider the following pairs

Jet streams occur in the Northern Famous Place Present State Hemisphere only. 1. Bhilsa Madhya Pradesh

Dwarasamudra Maharashtra Only some cyclones develop an eye. 2 2.

Girinagar 3. Gujarat The temperature inside the eye of a 3. 4 Sthanesvara Uttar Pradesh cyclone is nearly 10°C lesser than that

Which of the pairs given above are correctly of the surroundings. matched ?

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

(b) 1 and 4 only correct?

(c) 2 and 3 only

(a) 1 only d) 2 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

98. Consider the following statements

(c) 2 only 1. 36% of India's districts are classified as

"overexploited" or "critical" by the (d) 1 and 3 only

Central Ground Water Authority CGWA).

2. CGWA was the formed under

Environment (Protection) Act.

100. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which 3 India has the largest area under

one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger groundwater irrigation in the world.

Habitat"? Which of the statements given above is/are

(a) Corbett correct?

(a) 1 only (b) Ranthambore

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam

(c) 2 only

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