UPSC Prelims Practice Questions Set 2.

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions Set - 2
1. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the highest number of National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries for
any state/Union Territory in India.
2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands house the largest number of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(PVTG) for any state/Union territory in India.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The census exercise in India first began in 1872 under British Viceroy Lord Mayo.
2. The first complete census in India was undertaken in 1881 under the British Viceroy Ripon.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
3. Periyar Tiger reserve is located in which of the following states?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
4. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to Biomethanation?

1. It involves microbiological conversion of biodegradable material under aerobic condition.
2. The major products of Biomethanation are methane and carbon monoxide
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
5. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit
Transport project?
1. It marks a collaboration between India and Myanmar.
2. It would connect to the state of Manipur in India.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
6. What are the possible benefits of vehicle scrappage policy?

1. Will boost the automobile sector
2. Promoting circular economy
3. Reduce the nation’s dependency on critical raw materials for vehicle manufacturing
4. Reduce environmental pollution
5. Increase energy security
6. Increase employment opportunities
Options:
A. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
C. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
D. 1, 4 and 6 only
7. Which of the following statement/s is are correct with respect to Agriculture Infrastructure Fund?
1. The scheme shall provide a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in projects for
postharvest management infrastructure and community farming assets.
2. One Lakh Crore is the amount earmarked for the fund.
3. APMCs can also seek loans from the AIF.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
8. Which of the following are the criteria considered by the 15th Finance Commission in the devolution of
funds to the states from the divisible pool of taxes?
1. Income Distance
2. Demographic performance
3. Population, 1971
4. Tax efforts
5. Area
6. Forest cover
7. Population density
Options:
A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
B. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
C. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
D. 1, 3, 4 and 7 only
9. Rekhapida, Pidhadeul, Khakra are the features of which of the following temple Architectures?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. West Bengal
C. Assam
D. Odisha
10. Consider the following statements with respect to Ekamra Kshetra:
1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
2. It is a series of ancient sandstone temples, heritage ponds and water tanks in Bhubaneshwar in Odisha.
3. It includes a 13th-century Sun Temple also known as the “Black Pagoda”.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None of the above
11. Consider the following statements with respect ATMA Scheme:

1. “Support to State Extension Programs for Extension Reforms” is popularly known as ATMA Scheme.
2. It is a Centrally sponsored scheme. 3. The scheme promotes decentralized farmerfriendly extension
system in the country.
A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
12. Consider the following statements:

1. Chauri Chaura incident led Gandhi to call off the NonCooperation Movement from Bardoli in February
1922.
2. Subhash Chandra Bose supported Gandhi’s decision to stop the Non-Cooperation Movement after
Chauri Chaura.
3. Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das were against the calling off of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
13. Consider the following statements with respect to Lithium:

1. It finds its use in ceramics, glass, telecommunication and aerospace industries.
2. It is a “Prescribed substance” under the Atomic Energy Act.
3. It is a high energy additive to rocket propellants.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
14. “Orobanche” recently seen in news is:

A. A parasitic weed that causes severe yield loss in mustard.
B. A recently discovered medicinal plant in the Western Ghats that has immune-modulating properties.
C. A bacteria used in oil spill clean-ups.
D. A carnivorous plant that is endemic to the Eastern Ghats.
15. Consider the following statements with respect to Gobardhan Scheme:

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. It is being implemented as part of the Swachch Bharat Mission (Gramin).
3. The scheme aims to support villages in effectively managing their cattle waste and help augment
farmers’ incomes.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
16. Which of the following countries share land boundary with Myanmar?
1. Laos
2. Thailand
3. India
4. China
5. Bangladesh
6. Cambodia
Choose the correct option:
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
C. 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
17. Lord’s Resistance Army’s activities are spread across which of these African Nations?
1. Uganda
2. Central African Republic
3. Nigeria
4. Sudan
5. Congo
A. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 5 only
18. Consider the following statements with respect to Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF):
1. The fund was set up under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).
2. It was instituted with NABARD with an initial corpus of Rs. 5000 crore.
3. The fund is to be accessed by individual farmers only.
A. 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
19. What is the primary objective of the KAPILA campaign launched by the government?
A. Intellectual Property Literacy and patent awareness.
B. Promoting STEM Careers for Women.
C. Ensuring good prices to the jute farmers.
D. Forming SHGs and developing the skills of people in rural areas to promote self-employment.
20. Consider the following statements with respect to National Safety Council (NSC):
1. National Safety Council (NSC) was set up by the Ministry of Health in the wake of the COVID-19
pandemic.
2. It is an apex not-for-profit tripartite body.
3. The chairperson of the NSC is nominated by the government.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 only
21. Consider the following statements with respect to Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS):
1. It is an early-stage funding for start-ups.
2. The implementing body of the scheme is the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT).
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
22. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘e-CHARAK’:
1. It is a mobile application as well as a web portal for the promotion and marketing of medicinal plants/
herbs.
2. It is a mobile application for ensuring seamless export of khadi from India.
3. It was jointly developed by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH and
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
23. Consider the following statements with respect to Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata (HSS) Yojana:
1. The scheme was introduced to facilitate technology up-gradation in the handloom sector.
2. The scheme aims at providing 90% subsidy for the purchase of looms and accessories by the weavers.
3. The scheme is under the Ministry of Textiles.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
24. Which of the following factors affect the oceans salinity?

1. Evaporation
2. Wind
3. Ocean Currents
4. Precipitation
Options:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
25. The terms Pima and Giza are associated with which of the following?
A. Crude oil grades
B. Cotton varieties
C. Wheat varieties
D. Sugarcane varieties
26. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

A. S-400 missile system: Russia
B. Ka-226T: Russia
C. Heron UAVs: Israel
D. K9 Thunder artillery guns: France
27. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to Western Disturbances?
1. It is an extra-tropical storm.
2. They are more frequent and strong in winter season.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
28. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to trans-fatty acids?
1. They help increase the shelf life of foods and oils by lowering their oxidation potential.
2. They increase levels of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and decrease levels of Low-Density
Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Only the United States, India, the former Soviet Union, and the European Space Agency have
successfully sent missions to orbit Mars.
2. Al-Amal is the first Arab space mission to Mars.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
30. Consider the following statements about K2 mountain:

1. It is the highest peak in the Karakoram.
2. It is the world’s second-highest mountain.
3. It is known as ‘five treasures of snow’.
Options:
A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
31. Which of the following does the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) deal
with?
1. Strategic Disinvestment
2. Asset Monetisation
3. Capital Restructuring
4. Sale of Central Government equity through offer for sale or private placement
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 3 only
32. The National Crisis Management Committee is chaired by:

A. Prime Minister
B. Cabinet Secretary
C. Home Minister
33. Consider the following statements with respect to UN Human Rights Council:
1. Its members are elected by the members of the General Assembly.
2. The members are elected for staggered three-year terms.
3. No member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 only

1. Article 341 of the Constitution of India defines who would be Scheduled Castes with respect to any
State or Union Territory.
2. 103rd Constitutional Amendment granted 10% reservation to the EWS category in government jobs
and educational institutions.
3. 103rd Constitutional Amendment aims to fulfil the commitments of the directive principles of state
policy under Article 46.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only

1. ‘Water’ subject falls under the concurrent list mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
2. The Central Water Commission (CWC) monitors and prepares monthly reports on the state of glacial
lakes and waterbodies measuring 10 hectares and above via satellite.
3. The CWC is headed by a Chairman, with the status of Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only

1. Dhauliganga originates from Chemayungdung Glacier.
2. Dhauliganaga flows through the Nanda Devi National Park and meets Alaknanda river at Vishnu
Prayag.
3. Tapovan Vishnugad power plant is a run-of-river project being constructed on Dhauliganga River.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 only
37. Consider the following statements with respect to Lokpal:

1. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over the central government to inquire into allegations of corruption against
its public functionaries and for matters connected to corruption.
2. Lokpal consists of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members.
3. Selection of chairperson and members of Lokpal is through a selection committee consisting of PM,
Speaker of Lok Sabha, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India or a sitting Supreme
Court judge nominated by CJI.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
38. Carotene is necessary for the production of which vitamin in human body?
A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B12
39. Consider the following statements with respect to Avian Influenza:

1. It is a highly contagious bacterial infection affecting birds.
2. It can infect not only birds but also humans and other animals.
3. Wild birds act as a natural reservoir of Avian Influenza viruses.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
40. Salma Dam and Shatoot Dam are built by India as a part of the development Cooperation with which
county?
A. Afghanistan
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Myanmar
41. World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual flagship event of:
A. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
B. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
C. United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD)
D. UN Economic and Social Council
42. Which was the first-ever aircraft carrier warship of India?

A. INS Viraat
B. INS Vikrant
C. INS Vikramaditya
D. INS Varun

1. Tianwen-1 China National Space Administration
2. Mars Orbiter Mission Indian Space Research Organisation
3. Mars Express Mission Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities
4. Al-Amal United Arab Emirates Space Agency
Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 2 and 4 only
44. Consider the following statements with respect to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA):
1. Under UAPA, both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged.
2. Organisations as well as individuals can be designated as terrorists under the act.
3. It empowers the officers of the NIA, of the rank of Inspector or above, to investigate cases of terrorism.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
45. Consider the following statements with respect to Unani system of medicine:
1. The Unani system of medicine originated in Greece.
2. Unani was introduced in India by the Arabs and Persians.
3. It assumes the four main elements – Fire, Water, Air and Earth.
A. 1 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 only
46. Consider the following statements with respect to the National Coal Index (NCI):
1. It is a price index which reflects the change of price level of coal on a particular year relative to the
fixed base year.
2. It was rolled out by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
3. The indices are separate for Non-Coking and Coking Coal.
A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
47. Consider the following statements with respect to Swadhar Greh Scheme:
1. It is a social welfare flagship programme, created by the Central Government, to provide housing for
the rural poor in India.
2. It aims at providing housing for all in rural areas by the year 2022.
3. The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
48. Consider the following statements with respect to the Hindu Kush – Himalayan region:
1. The Hindu Kush – Himalayan region spans across 8 countries.
2. The region stores more snow and ice than anywhere else in the world outside the Polar Regions.
3. The region hosts four biodiversity hotspots.
A. 1 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
49. Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

1. Tholu Bommalata – Karnataka
2. Ravanachhaya – Tamil Nadu
3. Tolpavakoothu – Kerala
4. Chamadyache Bahulya – Maharashtra
A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
50. Consider the following statements with respect to Saubhagya scheme:
1. Under the scheme, free electricity connections to all households to both APL and poor families in rural
areas and poor families in urban areas are provided.
2. Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has been designated as the nodal agency for the scheme.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. While the ‘Basic Structure of the constitution’ was not defined in the original Constitution, subsequent
amendments defined the term in the Indian Constitution.
2. The Constitution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental
rights and democracy.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
52. Consider the following statements with respect to Kalaripayattu:

1. Kalaripayattu is a traditional martial art form originating from Andhra Pradesh.
2. The word kalari appears in Sangam literature to describe a battlefield and combat arena.
3. The art form is restricted only to men.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
53. Which of the following are the potential advantages offered by Nanophotonics?
1. Faster processing speeds
2. Higher degree of miniaturisation of Integrated circuits
3. Higher power efficiency
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 only
54. What are the benefits that could accrue due to theHuman Genome Project?
1. Understand vulnerability to certain diseases
2. Diagnosis of diseases
3. Application in forensic applied sciences
4. Development of new drugs
5. Better understanding of human evolution
Options:
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 2,3,4 and 5
C. 2, 3 and 5 only
D. 1, 4 and 5 only

1. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites.
2. Malaria parasites are spread to people mostly through the bites of infected female Anopheles
mosquitoes.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Humboldt penguin is endemic to South America.
2. In South America the Humboldt penguin is found only along the Pacific coast.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The largest volcano in the solar system is on Mars.
2. Martian year is longer than the Earth year.
3. Phobos and Deimos are martian moons.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
58. Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:

A. Karnataka
B. West Bengal
C. Odisha
D. Assam
59. Consider the following statements with respect to exercise Jidar-ul-Hadeed:

1. It is a multinational naval exercise with participation from the U.S., Russia, China and Turkey.
2. The exercise is hosted by Pakistan.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
60. Consider the following statements with respect to the Arctic Council:
1. The Arctic Council was established by the Ottawa Declaration.
2. Its decisions, recommendations or guidelines are non-enforceable and strictly the prerogative of the
individual state.
3. Its mandate includes military security.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
61. Consider the following statements with respect to Giant Leatherback turtle:
1. It is the largest of all living turtles.
2. Most of these turtles are found in the Arctic and the Antarctic.
3. They are also listed in Schedule II of India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
62. Consider the following statements with respect toBhashan Char Island:
1. Bhashan Char Island is located in the Bay of Bengal.
2. The Island was formed by Himalayan silt.
3. Myanmar has built a relocation camp for the Rohingyas at the Bhashan Char Islands.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 only
63. Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:

A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D. West Bengal
64. Consider the following statements with respect to Pangong Tso:

1. It is the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia identified as a wetland of international importance
under the Ramsar Convention.
2. It is a brackish water, endorheic lake.
3. The Karakoram Mountain range ends at the north bank of Pangong Tso.
A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
65. Consider the following statements with respect to Lieutenant Governor (LG):
1. The LG is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years.
2. The LG holds office at the pleasure of the President.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2
66. Nainativu and Neduntheevu are located in:

A. Palk Bay
B. Persian Gulf
C. Gulf of Cambay
D. Gulf of Oman
67. Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Leopard:

1. The Indian leopard is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
2. It is listed on a par with Tigers in Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972.
3. A melanistic leopard is called Black Panther or jaguar.
4. The rosettes of each leopard are unique in shape and size, making the species identifiable individually.
A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 and 4 only
68. Which of the following Commissions recommended that Governors must not be removed before
completion of their five year tenure, except in rare and compelling circumstances?
A. 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission
B. Punchi Commission
C. Sarkaria Commission
D. Rajmannar Commission

1. Both money bills and financial bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
2. There is no provision for a joint sitting, in case of a deadlock over the provisions in a money bill.
3. A money bill is defined by Article 110 of the Constitution.
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is a global partnership launched in 2020
in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic to develop vaccines to stop future epidemics.
2. It was launched at the World Economic Forum.
3. India is one of the founders of CEPI.
4. It is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1 only
71. Consider the following statements with respect to Trincomalee Harbour:

1. Trincomalee Harbour is in the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka.
2. It is a natural deep-sea harbour.
3. It was formerly a British naval base.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 2 and 3 only
1. It is a very significant pronouncement of the Supreme Court on the question of reservation of posts for
backward classes.
2. It set a 50% limit on quota for reservations.
3. The concept of a creamy layer was laid down and it was directed that such a creamy layer be excluded
while identifying backward classes.
The judgment being talked about is of:
A. Puttaswamy Case
B. Maneka Gandhi Case
C. Indra Sawhney Case
D. Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala Case

1. Hyderabad has been bestowed with the ‘Tree Cities of the World’ title.
2. Haritha Haram is a large-scale tree-planting program implemented by the Government of Telangana to
increase the amount of tree cover in the state.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
74. Consider the following statements with respect to Arunachal Pradesh:

1. It is the largest of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India by area.
2. It shares the longest border with Myanmar.
3. Indian Grey Hornbill is its state bird.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. The first delimitation exercise was conducted by the Indian President in 1950-51.
2. The Delimitation Commission is a high-level body appointed by the President.
3. The present delimitation of constituencies has been done on the basis of the 2001 census under the
provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. The QUAD is an informal strategic forum between the United States, Japan, Australia and India.
2. The idea of QUAD was first mooted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017.
3. Exercise Malabar originally began as an exercise between the QUAD members.
A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 only
77. “Aoleng” and “Lao Ong Mo” are the festivals of which of the following tribes?
A. Konyak Nagas
B. Khasi
C. Bodo
D. Kuki
78. Which of the following is/are the component/s of AtalMission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation (AMRUT):
1. Water supply systems, water treatment plants and universal metering.
2. Sewerage connections.
3. Urban transport, constructing facilities for nonmotorized transport.
4. Development of green space and parks.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 3 only
79. Consider the following statements with respect to District Development Councils (DDC):
1. The Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 was amended to facilitate the setting up of District
Development Councils (DDC).
2. DDCs will prepare and approve district plans and capital expenditure.
3. The term of the DDC is three years.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
80. Consider the following statements with respect to Perseverance rover:

1. It is a rover designed as part of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission.
2. It is fuelled by electrical power by using the heat of plutonium’s radioactive decay.
3. It carries a technology test to produce oxygen (O2) from atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 only
81. Which of the following is wrongly matched?
A. Jhum: India
B. Roca: Brazil
C. Ladang: Myanmar
D. Milpa: Mexico
82. The News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020 is associated with which
of the following country?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. France
D. U.S.
83. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to Einsteinium?
1. It was discovered as a component of the debris of the first hydrogen bomb explosion in 1952.
2. It is exceptionally radioactive.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
84. In which of the following multilateral organizations are both India and Maldives both members?
1. SAARC
2. Commonwealth of Nations
3. Indian Ocean Regional Association
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1,2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
85. Consider the following statements with respect to Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
(RTPCR):
1. It is a nuclear-derived method for detecting the presence of specific genetic material from any pathogen,
including a virus.
2. It helps to measure the amount of a specific RNA in a sample.
3. It combines reverse transcription of RNA into DNA and amplification of specific DNA targets using
polymerase chain reaction.
A. 1 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
86. Consider the following with respect to Sant Ravidasji:

1. He was a poet-saint of the Bhakti movement in northern India.
2. Some of the devotional verses composed by him are included in the Guru Granth Sahib.
3. He was the founder of the Ravidassia sect.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
87. Consider the following statements with respect to International Atomic Energy Agency:
1. It is a specialised agency of the United Nations.
2. The organisation’s first name when it was formally established was ‘Atoms for peace’.
3. India is a founding member of the IAEA.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 3 only
88. Consider the following statements with respect to International Mother Language Day:
1. It is part of the initiative to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of
the world.
2. The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of India.
3. First announced by UNESCO in 1999, it was formally recognized by the United Nations General
Assembly in 2002.
Which of the given statement/s is are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
89. Consider the following statements with respect to Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
(AHIDF):
1. It has been set up with an outlay of Rs. 15,000 crore.
2. Individual entrepreneurs are not eligible for loans from the fund.
3. Beneficiaries will have to contribute 10 per cent margin towards the proposed infra project and the rest
90 per cent would be a loan component by scheduled banks.
Which of the given statement/s is are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 only
90. Consider the following statements with respect to Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership
Agreement (CECPA):
1. It provides for an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve trade between two countries.
2. India has signed the CECPA with Mauritius.
3. It is India’s first such free trade agreement with an African country.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. A motion of “No Confidence” against the Government can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
2. No prior reason needs to be stated for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
3. The Constitution of India does not mention the No Confidence Motion.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only

1. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was established by a Group of Seven (G-7) countries
2. Countries in FATF Grey List are “High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action”.
3. The first FATF blacklist was issued in 2000.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
1. The UN has declared the period between 2022 and 2032 as the decade of indigenous languages.
2. Ahom, Andro, Rangkas, Sengmai, Tolcha are among the extinct languages of India.
3. In India, there are 22 scheduled languages.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
94. Consider the following statements with respect to Black-necked crane:

1. It has a key role in Buddhist culture.
2. It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red-List.
3. It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only

1. Mission Indradhanush aims to immunize all children under the age of 2 years and pregnant women.
2. Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 is a campaign to reach the children and pregnant women
who were left out of the Routine Immunisation Programme during the pandemic.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
96. Blue Mormon is the state butterfly of:
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Andhra Pradesh
97. Consider the following statements with respect to Assamese Gamosa:

1. Uka and phulam are its two types.
2. It is also known as Bihuwaan.
3. They are made of cotton or Pat silk.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 only
98. Senkaku Islands or Diaoyu Islands are located in:

A. South China Sea
B. East China Sea
C. Pacific Ocean
D. Indian Ocean
99. Consider the following statements with respect to President’s Rule in a state:
1. President’s Rule is valid initially for a period of six months. Later, it can be extended for a period of
five years with parliamentary approval annually.
2. When President’s rule is imposed, the governor carries on with the administration of the state on behalf
of the President.
3. Revocation of the President’s rule in a state does not require approval by the Parliament.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D 1 and 2 only
100. Consider the following statements with respect to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme:
1. It aims to give companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic
units.
2. It offers incentives to boost domestic manufacturing and cut down on import bills.
3. The scheme has been extended to the pharmaceuticals sector and IT hardware.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
101. Consider the following statements with respect to Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara empire:
1. 1He belonged to the Tuluva dynasty.
2. He is the author of Amuktamalyada and Jambavati Kalyan.
3. He founded Vijayanagar City on the southern banks of River Tungabhadra.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
102. Consider the following statements with respect to Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
1. It is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.
2. FATF works to stop funding for weapons of mass destruction.
3. The FATF Secretariat is located at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD) Headquarters in Paris.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 only
103. Consider the following statements with respect to Indian National Centre for Ocean Information
Services (INCOIS):
1. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
2. It has an in-house Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre to provide round-the-clock monitoring and
warning services for the coastal population on tsunamis.
3. It is tasked with providing Potential Fishing Zone Advisories.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
104. Consider the following statements with respect to Liquefied Petroleum Gas:
1. It contains propane and butane.
2. It is used as an aerosol propellant and a refrigerant.
3. It is a colourless odourless flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 only
1. Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer, immediately followed by India.
2. India exports both Robusta and Arabica varieties of coffee.
3. India is the only country in the world where the entire coffee cultivation is grown under shade,
handpicked and sun-dried.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only
106. Which of the following pollutant/s is/are NOT included in the measurement of Air Quality Index (AQI)?
1. Ammonia
2. Carbon Monoxide
3. Carbon Dioxide
4. Ozone
5. Sulphur Dioxide
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 and 5 only
D. 3 only

1. Sri Lankan Tamils are a minority population in the Northern Province and in the Eastern Province of
Sri Lanka.
2. Sri Lanka has been facing diplomatic challenges with the United Nations Human Rights Council
(UNHRC) in connection with its civil war.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
1. Index of Eight Core Industries is prepared and released by the Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA),
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
2. Index of Eight Core Industries is released quarterly.
3. Crude oil has the highest weight among the core industries included in arriving at the Index of Industrial
Production (IIP).
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
109. Consider the following statements

1. Channapatna toys are made of ivory wood and are coloured with vegetable dyes.
2. Channapatna toys have been given the Geographical Indication Tag under the World Trade
Organization.
3. Channapatna is known as the Toy-City of Andhra Pradesh.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 3 only
110. Under which of the following categories is the Snow Leopard listed in the IUCN Red List
A. Near Threatened
B. Vulnerable
C. Endangered
D. Critically Endangered
1. National Bamboo Mission is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2. It is a sub-scheme under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
3. The bamboo grown outside forest areas has been excluded from the definition of tree.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 only

1. Earth is in the Sun’s Goldilocks zone.
2. Goldilocks Zone refers to a habitable zone around a star, where it is not too hot and not too cold for
liquid water to exist on the surface of surrounding planets.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Set 2 - Answer Key
1. D 11. D 21. C 31. C 41. A 51. C 61. B 71. B 81. C 91. D 101 B
2. C 12. B 22. B 32. B 42. B 52. C 62. A 72. C 82. A 92. C 102 A
3. B 13. D 23. D 33. C 43. B 53. C 63. C 73. D 83. C 93. C 103 D
4. D 14. A 24. D 34. D 44. D 54. B 64. C 74. C 84. C 94. B 104 C
5. A 15. C 25. B 35. A 45. B 55. C 65. C 75. D 85. B 95. C 105 C
6. B 16. D 26. D 36. B 46. C 56. C 66. A 76. B 86. D 96. C 106 D
7. C 17. A 27. C 37. D 47. D 57. D 67. D 77. A 87. B 97. C 107 B
8. B 18. B 28. A 38. B 48. D 58. C 68. C 78. C 88. C 98. B 108 A
9. D 19. A 29. D 39. A 49. B 59. A 69. C 79. A 89. A 99. B 109 D
10. B 20. B 30. A 40. A 50. D 60. C 70. D 80. D 90. D 100. C 110 B
111 C
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1. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

2. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

3. Periyar Tiger reserve is located in which of the following states?

4. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to Biomethanation?

6. What are the possible benefits of vehicle scrappage policy?

11. Consider the following statements with respect ATMA Scheme:

12. Consider the following statements:

13. Consider the following statements with respect to Lithium:

14. “Orobanche” recently seen in news is:

15. Consider the following statements with respect to Gobardhan Scheme:

24. Which of the following factors affect the oceans salinity?

26. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

29. Consider the following statements:

30. Consider the following statements about K2 mountain:

32. The National Crisis Management Committee is chaired by:

34. Consider the following statements:

35. Consider the following statements:

36. Consider the following statements:

37. Consider the following statements with respect to Lokpal:

39. Consider the following statements with respect to Avian Influenza:

42. Which was the first-ever aircraft carrier warship of India?

43. Consider the following statements:

49. Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

51. Consider the following statements:

52. Consider the following statements with respect to Kalaripayattu:

55. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

56. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

57. Consider the following statements:

58. Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:

59. Consider the following statements with respect to exercise Jidar-ul-Hadeed:

63. Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:

64. Consider the following statements with respect to Pangong Tso:

66. Nainativu and Neduntheevu are located in:

67. Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Leopard:

69. Consider the following statements:

70. Consider the following statements:

71. Consider the following statements with respect to Trincomalee Harbour:

73. Consider the following statements:

74. Consider the following statements with respect to Arunachal Pradesh:

75. Consider the following statements:

76. Consider the following statements:

80. Consider the following statements with respect to Perseverance rover:

86. Consider the following with respect to Sant Ravidasji:

91. Consider the following statements:

92. Consider the following statements:

94. Consider the following statements with respect to Black-necked crane:

95. Consider the following statements:

97. Consider the following statements with respect to Assamese Gamosa:

98. Senkaku Islands or Diaoyu Islands are located in:

107. Consider the following statements:

109. Consider the following statements

112. Consider the following statements:

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