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 Q21. With reference to Central Bureau of
Secularism, consider the following Investigation (CBI) and National
statements: Investigation Agency (NIA), consider
1. The idea of inter-religious the following statements:
equality is crucial to the Indian 1. Both CBI and NIA need general
conception. consent of the state government
2. Indian secularism has made room in whose territorial jurisdiction,
for and is compatible with the they have to conduct an
idea of state-supported religious investigation.
reform. 2. NIA is mainly for investigation of
incidents of terrorist attacks,
Which of the statement given above is/are funding of terrorism and other
correct? terror related crime, whereas CBI
(a) 1 only investigates crime of corruption,
(b) 2 only economic offences, serious and
(c) Both 1 and 2 organized crime other than
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 terrorism.

Which of the statement given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q20. With reference to Model Code of (c) Both 1 and 2
Conduct issued by Election (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Commission of India, consider the
following statements: Q22. With reference to National Education
1. It is legally enforceable in court. Policy, 2020 of India, consider the
2. It comes into effect 15 days following statements :
before the election day. 1. As per the new policy, teaching
3. It remains operational till the up to at least Grade 5 to be in
oath taking ceremony of elected mother tongue/ regional
member is not completed. language.
2. The uncovered age group of 3-6
Which of the statements given above is/are years is also brought under
not correct? school curriculum in this policy.
(a) 1 only 3. National Research foundation will
(b) 2 and 3 only be created as an apex body for
(c) 1 and 3 only fostering a strong research
(d) 1, 2 and 3 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 Q25. With reference to official language
Committees, which of the following policy, the Union business in parliament can
statement is NOT correct? be transacted in which of the following
(a) Public Account Committee has language or languages ?
members from both the houses. (a) Hindi only
(b) Each Department Related Standing (b) English only
Committees consists of 31 Members - (c) Both Hindi and English
21 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya (d) In any of the 8th schedule
Sabha. language
(c) Committee on absence of members
considers leave of absence Q26. Consider the following statements:
applications of members of Lok sabha 1. Prevention of Money Laundering Act,
and Rajya sabha. 2002 (PMLA) empowers appropriate
(d) In Business Advisory Committee of authorities to confiscate property
Lok Sabha, leaders of Parties having 5 derived from money-laundering.
members and above, if not 2. PMLA provides for an adjudicating
represented on committee they are authority that decides whether any of
invited as special invitees. the property attached or seized is
involved in money laundering.
3. There’s no appellate mechanism
Q24. With reference to the provisions of provided under the act and the orders
Panchayat (Extension to the Schedule of the adjudicating authority can be
Areas) Act (PESA), 1996, consider the appealed directly in a High Court.
following statements:
1. Recommendations of the Gram Which of the statements given above is/are
Sabha is mandatory prior to grant correct?
of prospecting license or mining (a) 1 only
lease for minor minerals in the (b) 2 and 3 only
scheduled areas. (c) 1 and 2 only
2. State government shall ensure (d) 1, 2 and 3
that Panchayats at appropriate
level be empowered to exercise Q27. Consider the following statements:
control over institutions and 1. The Central government can borrow
functionaries in all social sectors. either within India or outside upon
3. Gram Sabha is endowed with the the security of the Consolidated Fund
power to exercise control over of India.
money lending to the Scheduled 2. A state government can borrow
Tribes. within India or outside upon the
4. Gram Sabha has the power to security of the Consolidated Fund of
prevent alienation of land in the the State.
Scheduled Areas and to take 3. A state cannot raise any loan without
appropriate action to restore any the consent of the Centre if there is
unlawfully alienated land of a still outstanding any part of a loan
Scheduled Tribe made to the state by the Centre.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2,3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1,2 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (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, Q44. In the context of the money supply in an
consider the following statements: economy, High Powered Money includes
1. All the coastal states of India have a which of the following?
major port. 1. Interbank deposits, which a
2. Tamil Nadu has the maximum number commercial bank holds in other
of major ports in India. commercial banks.
3. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest 2. deposits held by the Government of
container port in India. India and commercial banks with RBI.
3. the currency in circulation with the
Which of the statements given above is/are public and vault cash of commercial
correct? banks.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) 2 and 3 only below:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
Q41. Tasar, Eri, Muga are related to which of (c) 3 only
the following ? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Fungi resistant varieties of wheat
(b) High yield rice varieties
(c) Commercial silks native to India Q45. Consider the following statements:
(d) Drought resistant pulses 1. The Constitution allows the Centre to
levy cess and surcharge which the
Q42. Consider the following statements: Centre need not share with state
1. Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence governments.
alliance comprising five European 2. While a cess are imposed for a
Union countries. specific purposes, surcharge is a tax
2. It was established in 2020 to curb on taxes.
foreign espionage in the member
countries. 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) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q46. Consider the following statements:
1. Finance Act 2016 introduced
Q43. With reference to Wholesale Price Index equalization levy of 6% which applied
(WPI), consider the following statements: only on business-to business (B2B)
1. It covers both goods as well as transactions.
services. 2. Finance Act 2020 amended the
2. It includes indirect taxes to account Finance Act 2016, to reduce
for the impact of fiscal policy. equalisation levy from 6 % to 2%.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both1and2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q47. Consider the following statements: Q51. Consider the following statements with
1. India is one of the largest producer reference to the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
and exporter of Coal in the world. system:
2. The Coal India Limited enjoys the 1. It uses technologies that recycle over
monopoly in extraction and selling of 95 percent of water for reuse.
coal in the domestic market. 2. Reverse osmosis is one of the
components of the ZLD system.
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) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q48. Global Wealth Report is released by
(a) International Monetary Fund Q52. Which of the following is/are the most
(b) World Bank likely effects of increased carbon dioxide
(c) Credit Suisse concentration in the atmosphere?
(d) Economist Intelligence Unit 1. Increase in water-use efficiency
allowing plants to grow in water
Q49. Consider the following statements: scarcity
1. Central Adoption Resource Authority 2. Increased rate of photosynthesis
(CARA) is a statutory body under the 3. Improved nitrogen fixation allowing
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. plants to grow in nutrient-poor soil
2. CARA is designated as the Central
Authority to deal with inter-country Select the correct answer using the code given
adoptions in accordance with the below.
provisions of the Hague Convention (a) 1 only
on Inter-country Adoption, 1993. (b) 1 and 3 only
3. CARA bars applicants in a live-in (c) 2 and 3 only
relationship from adopting a child. (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 Q57. ‘Area based Development Model’ is
Authority (CEA), consider the following related to which of the following ?
statements: (a) Swachh Bharat Mission
1. It is a statutory body under the (b) Jal Jeevan Mission
Electricity Act 2003, that advises the (c) Smart Cities Mission
government on policy matters and (d) National Health Mission
formulates plans for the development
of electricity systems.
2. It also determines the electricity Q58. Consider the following statements:
tariffs of power generating 1. International Rice Research Institute
companies. (IRRI) is an international agricultural
research organization with
Which of the statements given above is/are headquarters in Philippines.
correct ? 2. IRRI was instrumental in India’s green
(a) 1 only revolution.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both1and2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q55. Which of the following is India’s (c) Both1and2
easternmost tiger reserve? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Pakke tiger reserve
(b) Namdapha tiger reserve
(c) Dampa tiger reserve Q59. ‘Golden Birdwing’, ‘Tamil Yeoman’,
(d) Buxa tiger reserve ‘Striped Hairstreak’ are
(a) marine fishes
(b) butterflies
Q56. With reference to Crime & Criminal (c) Himalayan birds
Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS), (d) water snakes
consider the following statements:
1. CCTNS is a Mission Mode Project
under the National e-Governance Q60. Consider the following statements:
Plan. 1. There are more than 30 Ramsar sites
2. National Crime Records Bureau in India.
(NCRB) is the central nodal agency for 2. Jammu & Kashmir has the highest
managing the nationwide number of Ramsar sites in India.
implementation of CCTNS.
3. CCTNS also provides for a citizen‘s Which of the statements given above is/are
interface to provide basic services to correct ?
citizens. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
correct ? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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 Q69. Consider the following statements
reference to STARS project: regarding Government e-Marketplace (GeM) :
1. It seeks to improve the overall 1. It is an online market platform to
monitoring and measurement facilitate procurement of goods as
activities in the Indian School well as services by various Ministries
Education System. and agencies of the Government.
2. It will be implemented as a Centrally 2. It comes under the administrative
Sponsored Scheme under Ministry of control of Union Ministry of
Education Corporate Affairs.
3. World Bank will provide financial 3. Procurement of Goods and Services
support to the project. through GeM is mandatory for Goods
or Services available on GeM, by
Which of the statements given above is/are Government users.
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct ?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q68. Consider the following statements
regarding Dandi March led by Mahatma
Gandhi: Q70. Consider the following statements
1. It started from Sevagram ashram in regarding Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban
Wardha Treaty (CTBT) :
2. It marked the beginning of Civil 1. It is a multilateral treaty that bans all
Disobedience movement nuclear explosions, for both civilian
3. C. Rajagopalachari organized a march and military purposes, in all
on the Tanjore coast on the lines of environments.
Dandi march 2. The treaty has not yet entered into
force.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. All five permanent members of UN
correct ? Security Council have signed and
(a) 1 only ratified the treaty.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 3 only 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 Q82. 'INS Karanj’, sometimes seen in the news
regarding Cabinet Mission, 1946: is a/an:
1. Its members included Pethick- (a) Attack submarine
Lawrence and Lord Wavell. (b) Amphibious warfare ship
2. It rejected the partition of India. (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
3. It provided for a three-tier executive (d) Offshore patrol vessel
and legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are Q83. With reference to Montague Chelmsford
correct? reforms, which of the following statements is
(a) 1 and 2 only not correct ?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) It divided provincial subjects in two
(c) 1 only groups viz. transferred and reserved.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) It made Central legislature bicameral.
(c) It introduced the system of communal
Q78. Which of the following methods could representation for Muslims.
be used for carbon sequestration? (d) It provided that Secretary of State for
1. Afforestation India was to paid out of British
2. Biochar making revenues.
3. Ocean fertilization

Select the correct answer using the code given Q84. Consider the following statements with
below. reference to National parks and Wildlife
(a) 1 and 2 only Sanctuaries in India:
(b) 1 and 3 only 1. Wildlife sanctuaries enjoy a greater
(c) 2 only degree of protection than National
(d) 1, 2 and 3 parks.
2. Grazing of livestock is regulated in
Q79. 'Katkari Tribes', sometime seen in the National parks while it is prohibited in
news, found in which of the following states? sanctuaries.
(a) Maharashtra and Gujarat 3. Both the state government and
(b) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar central government can declare a
(c) Jharkhand and Odisha wildlife sanctuary.
(d) Karnataka and Telangana
Which of the statements given above are
Q80 “Critical Wildlife Habitat” is a provision correct?
under which of the following acts? (a) 3 only
(a) Forest Rights Act, 2006 (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) Wildlife Protect Act, 1972 (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Environment Protection Act, 1986 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(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
Q85. Which of the following is/are correct Q87. Consider the following statements:
with reference to the Polar Vortex? 1. Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
1. It is a large area of high pressure and is a specialized agency of the United
cold air surrounding the Earth's North Nations.
and South poles. 2. PCA provides services of arbitral
2. A weak and less stable polar vortex at tribunal to resolve disputes that arise
the Arctic results in unusually severe out of international agreements
winters in the Northern hemisphere. between member states,
international organizations or private
Select the correct answer using the code given parties.
below. 3. Apart from arbitration, PCA also
(a) 1 only provides support for mediation,
(b) 2 only conciliation, and other forms of
(c) Both 1 and 2 alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. PCA was established in 1982 under
the United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Q86. Consider the following statements about
Tribes Advisory Council: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. They are mentioned in the 5th correct?
Schedule to the Constitution. (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
2. It can be established in a state having (b) 2 and 3 only
scheduled tribes but not scheduled (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
areas. (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. They advise on matters pertaining to
the welfare and advancement of the Q88. Consider the following with reference to
Scheduled Tribes in the State as may National Social Assistance Program:
be referred to them by the Governor. 1. It is a significant step towards
fulfilment of Article 41 of the
Which of the statements given above is/are constitution
correct? 2. It is being administered by the
(a) 1 and 2 only Ministry of Social Justice and
(b) 1 only Empowerment
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. It is being implemented in rural areas
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 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)
 Q93. Consider the following statements:
Q90. Consider the following with reference to 1. Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is an
Simlipal biosphere reserve: annual waterbird census by
1. It is the only biosphere reserve in coordinated by Wetlands
Odisha International and Bombay Natural
2. It is part of the UNESCO World History Society (BNHS)
Network of Biosphere Reserves. 2. Wetlands International is a global
3. Sal is one of the most dominant tree organisation set up under Ramsar
species found in Simlipal. Convention to restore wetlands.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct ?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q91. Consider the following statements with

respect to Enforcement Directorate (ED): Q94. Which of the following books was not
1. It is responsible for enforcement of written by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ?
the Foreign Exchange Management (a) The Annihilation of Caste
Act, 1999 (FEMA) and the Prevention (b) The Problem of the Rupee
of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (c) Buddha Or Karl Marx
(PMLA) (d) Radical Humanist
2. It comes under the administrative
control of Ministry of Finance.
Q95. Which of the following correctly
Which of the statements given above is/are describes the phenomenon of 'Arctic
correct ? amplification'?
(a) 1 only (a) Higher rate of glacial melting in the
(b) 2 only Arctic than that in the Antarctic
(c) Both 1 and 2 region.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Greater rise in Arctic temperatures
compared to the planetary average.
(c) The rapid deterioration of coral reefs
Q92. Consider the following statements: in the Arctic region compared to the
1. Oath of office to Lt Governor of a global average.
Union Territory is administered by the (d) None of the above
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
Q96. Consider the following statements: Q100. Middle East Quartet, sometimes in
1. Ground-level ozone is a colorless and news, comprises of
highly irritating gas. (a) Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran
2. It is a secondary pollutant formed by (b) Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan
photochemical reactions nitrogen (c) United Nations, European Union, USA,
oxides (NOx) and volatile organic Russia
compounds (VOCs). (d) China, USA, Russia, Turkey
3. Ground-level ozone increases during
cold and dry weather.

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