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Environment and Science & Technology

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 All India Civil Services Coaching Centre
(Under the aegis of Government of Tamil Nadu)
Environment and Science & Technology
Time Allowed: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

1. Consider the following statements with 1. Pyrolysis – Burning waste in large

reference to criteria for being an furnaces at high temperatures
endangered species : 2. Vermiculture – Biological process in
1. Reduction in more than 75% population which micro-organisms decompose
over the last 10 years. degradable organic waste
2. Probability of extinction in wild is at 3. Incineration – Combustion in absence of
least 30% in 20 years. oxygen or under controlled atmosphere
3. Population size is estimated to number of oxygen
fewer than 250 mature individuals. 4. Composting – Decomposition of organic
Which of the above statements is/are waste with the help of earthworms
incorrect? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only given below:
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(d) None of the above (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) None of the above

2. Consider the following statements related to 4. Consider the following statements about
Mangroves for the Future initiative : Red Sanders:
1. The project is undertaken by 1. It is classified as endangered by the
International Union for Conservation of IUCN.
Nature 2. It is found in the Western Ghats and the
2. The initiative is not only confined to Western Himalayas.
Mangrove ecosystem but includes other Which of the statements given above is/are
ecosystems like lagoons, sea grasses correct?
3. It aims to promote investment in coastal (a) 1 only
ecosystem conservation for sustainable (b) 2 only
development (c) Both 1 and 2
4. India withdrew from the initiative in (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2018 citing discriminatory treatment
Which of the statements given above is/are 5. Which of the following statements is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only 1. In a coastal zone, mangrove ecosystems,
(b) 2 and 4 only sea grass ecosystems and seaweed
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only ecosystems are included.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. A Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) consists
of coastal land up to 2,000 metres from
3. Listed below are some methods used to the High Tide Line (HTL).
treat solid waste. Which of the following Select the correct answer using the code
methods and its description are correctly given below:
matched? (a) 1 only

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 (b) 2 only 9. Which of the following are the possible
(c) Both 1 and 2 impacts of Invasive species?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Increase in biodiversity
2. The decrease in endemic Species
6. Consider the following statements about 3. Degradation of marine and freshwater
Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve: ecosystems
1. Its area falls in the Malabar rainforests 4. Increase in crop and stock yields
and is one of the noted hotspot in the Select the correct answer using the code
Western Ghats. given below:
2. It includes the Indian eco-regions of (a) 1 and 3 only
moist deciduous forests. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are (c) 2 and 4 only
correct? (d) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 10. Consider the following statements with
(c) Both 1 and 2 reference to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is a statutory multi-disciplinary body
established by the Government of India.
7. Consider the following statements regarding 2. It assists both central and state
Indicator species: governments to ensure success in
1. It is among the most sensitive species in prosecution related to Wildlife crimes.
a region. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Lichens and amphibians are indicators of correct?
water quality. (a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 11. Which of the following is/are the objective(s)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 of the restructured National Bamboo
Mission (NBM)?
8. For the protection of environment, 1. To increase the area under bamboo
Protected Area Network (PAN) is developed plantation in non-forest government
across the country. Which of the following and private lands to supplement farm
is/are correct about Protected Area Network income.
(PAN) in India? 2. To rejuvenate the under developed
1. Wildlife Protection Act provides for bamboo industry in India.
declaration of Wildlife Sanctuary only Select the correct answer using the code
and National Parks are declared under given below:
Environment Protection Act. (a) 1 only
2. National Parks enjoy greater degree of (b) 2 only
protection than Wildlife Sanctuary. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. National Parks are species centric and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Wildlife Sanctuaries are region centric.
Select the correct answer using the code 12. Which of the following statements is/are
given below: correct about Biological Diversity Act, 2002?
(a) 1 only 1. This act was brought to realize the
(b) 1 and 2 only objectives of Bonn Convention.
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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 2. It aims at fair and equitable sharing of (d) Simlipal
benefits arising out of the utilization of
genetic resources. 16. Which of the following steps will reduce the
3. This act establishes two-tier structure at Carbon Emissions from Farming?
National & State level only to regulate 1. Neem coating of urea
access to the biological resources. 2. Direct seeded rice system of rice
Select the correct answer using the code cultivation
given below: 3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only given below:
(c) 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
13. Consider the following: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard 17. Consider the following statements regarding
3. Pygmy hog the Carbon Neutrality Coalition, which was
4. Lion Tailed Macaque recently in News.
Which of the above species are found in 1. It is a group of countries, cities and
India? organisations who have committed to
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only take concrete and ambitious action to
(b) 2 and 3 only achieve the aims of the Paris
(c) 1 and 4 only Agreement.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. India is the founder member to this
Coalition.
14. Consider the following statements related to 3. All the member nations have pledged to
Biodiversity Hotspots: become emissions neutral by 2050.
1. Eastern Himalayas and the Western Which of the statements given above are
Ghats are biodiversity hotspots in India. correct?
2. The biodiversity hotspots are mostly (a) 1 and 2 only
confined to the tropical regions of the (b) 1 and 3 only
world. (c) 2 and 3 only
3. It represents regions that have (d) 1, 2 and 3
experienced considerable habitat loss
but not present changing land use 18. Acid rain is caused mainly by the presence of
patterns. sulphuric and nitric acids in the rain water
Which of the above statements is/are which are result of oxidation of sulphur and
incorrect? nitrogen. Consider the following statements
(a) 1 only with regard to it.
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. Burning of fossil fuel and bio-mass are
(c) 3 only the causes of Acid rain.
(d) None of the above 2. The neutral pH value of rain water is 5.6
3. Calcareous soil act as a potential
15. Which of the following biosphere is not part neutralizer of acidic component of rain
of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves water.
under UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Which of the statements given above is/are
programme? correct?
(a) Dibru Saikhowa (a) 1 only
(b) Agasthyamalai (b) 3 only
(c) Pachmari (c) 1 and 3 only
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 (d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It is a statutory body under Environment
Protection Act,1986.
19. Consider the following statements regarding 2. It is mandated to enforce Graded Action
the National Clean Air Programme : Response Plan(GRAP) in NCR as per
1. It aims to achieve a national level target pollution levels.
of reducing PM2.5 and PM10 Select the correct answer using the code
concentrations by 20-30% between given below:
2017 and 2024 (a) 1 only
2. It will be implemented throughout the (b) 2 only
country (c) Both 1 and 2
3. It has been formulated under the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Environment Protection Act, 1986
4. Central Pollution Control Board will be 23. Consider the following with regard to
the implementing agency of the Persistent organic pollutants(POP)
programme 1. These compounds cannot be broken
Which of the statements given above is/are down by plants or animals
correct? 2. Being water-soluble, they reach the
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 water table through leaching, polluting
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only ground water
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only 3. They are readily absorbed by plants and
(d) 1 and 4 only reach man through the food chain
4. Being fat-soluble, their concentration
20. Consider the following Pairs: increases manifold through the food
Disease Primary Pollutant web.
1. Blue baby syndrome - Methyl Mercury Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Itai-itai disease - Cadmium correct?
3. Pneumoconiosis - Silica (a) 1 and 4 only
Which of the Pairs given above is/are (b) 2 and 3 only
correctly matched? (c) 1, 3 and 4
(a) 2 only (d) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 24. Which of the following are the sources which
(d) 1, 2 and 3 lead to the formation of ozone hole
1. Chlorofluorocarbons
21. Which of the following statements is/are 2. Nitrogen oxides
correct about the impacts of sand mining? 3. Bromine
1. Sand mining can create turbidity in the 4. Sulphuric acid particles
water. 5. Carbon tetrachloride
2. It contributes to bank erosion and 6. Methyl Chloroform
sinking deltas. Select the correct answer using the codes
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below: (a) 1, 2, 4 and 6 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
25. Consider the following statements with
22. Consider the following statements with reference to Third National Wildlife Action
reference to EPCA(Environment Pollution Plan:
Control Authority): 1. It is for the period 2018-2031.
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 2. It is first wildlife action plan to recognize (c) 1 and 3 only
concerns related to climate change (d) 1, 2 and 3
impact on wildlife.
3. It has a protected area centric approach 29. Consider the following statements with
to wildlife conservation. reference to CycloPentane:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It is a Chlorofluorocarbon(CFC) with zero
correct? ozone depletion potential and zero
(a) 1 and 2 only global warming potential.
(b) 1 only 2. Ministry of Environment, Forests and
(c) 1 and 3 only Climate Change has recently proposed
(d) None of the above the foam industries to shift to
CycloPentane.
26. Which of the following is not a quantitative Which of the statements given above is/are
pollutant? correct?
(a) CO2 (a) 1 only
(b) DDT (b) 2 only
(c) Ozone (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Nitrogen Oxides (d) Neither 1 nor 2

27. Consider the following statements about 30. Consider the following statements about the
compostable plastics: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB):
1. These are biodegradable plastics. 1. CPCB has been formed under the
2. Minimum thickness prescribed for provisions of the Environment
compostable plastics is 50 microns, as (Protection) Act, 1986.
per the Plastic Waste Management 2. The Union Minister for the Ministry of
Rules, 2016. Environment, Forest and Climate
3. Carry bags made of compostable plastics Change is the chairman of CPCB.
shall bear a label 'compostable'. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
31. Which of the following are the areas on
28. Consider the following statements with which IUCN works?
reference to IPCC(Inter-governmental Panel 1. Challenges related to poverty alleviation
on Climate Change) and food security.
1. Its Fourth Assessment report was a 2. Enhance Governance and Policy for
critical scientific input for UNFCCC Paris better management of ecosystems and
agreement Habitats.
2. It carries its own scientific research 3. Climate Change.
along with the voluntary contribution Select the correct answer using the code
from Scientists around the world. given below:
3. It received Nobel peace prize in 2007 (a) 1 and 2 only
shared with Al Gore (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 3 only
correct ? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
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32. Which of the following is/are likely impact(s) 35. Consider the following statements with
of climate change? reference to Alliance to End Plastic Waste
1. Rising temperature will increase the use (AEPW):
of fertilisers resulting in rise in cost of 1. It is a inter-governmental organization
crop production to end plastic waste especially in the
2. Moderate warming is expected to ocean.
benefit crop yields in temperate regions 2. It aims to invest $1.5 billion in the next 5
3. Arable land in high-latitude region is years to fight against plastic pollution.
likely to increase while those in coastal Which of the statements given above is/are
areas are likely to decrease correct?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below: (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 36. Which of the following statements is/are
correct about the Waste Minimisation Circle
33. Consider the following statements with (WMC)?
reference to Global Green Growth Institute: 1. The Waste Minimisation Circle is an
1. It is an international treaty based initiative sponsored by the Ministry of
organization launched at Rio+20 Environment, Forest and Climate
summit. Change.
2. India is a founding member of this 2. The National Productivity Council is
institute executing the WMC programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct ? given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

34. Consider the following statements related to 37. Consider the following statements about the
Wildlife Protection Act 1972 : Brundtland Report:
1. The act has been adopted by all states 1. The Brundtland Report introduced the
except Assam concept of sustainable development
2. Schedule VI was added to include 2. It was sponsored by the World
specified plant species to be protected Commission on Environment and
3. ‘Forests’ have been placed under State Development (WCED).
List in the Constitution Which of the statements given above is/are
4. The act makes immunization of livestock correct?
within radius of 5 km from a National (a) 1 only
Park compulsory (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Both 1 and 2
given below: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only 38. During the Second commitment period of
(c) 2 and 4 only Kyoto protocol, a new greenhouse gas
(d) 1 and 3 only namely Nitrogen-triflouride (NF3) was
added. Where these NF3 are used?
1. Replacement of CFC in Refrigeration
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 2. Liquid crystal Displays (LCDs) excluding electromagnetic radiation such
3. Silicon based Solar cells as light can escape from it.
4. Petroleum based industries 2. After a black hole has formed, it can
Which of the statements given above is/are continue to grow by absorbing mass from
correct? its surroundings.
(a) 1 only 3. When an object falls into a black hole,
(b) 1 and 3 only any information about the shape of the
(c) 2 and 3 only object or distribution of charge on it is
(d) 1, 2 and 3 evenly distributed along the horizon of
the black hole, and is lost to outside
39. Consider the following statements with observers.
reference to Green Skill Development Which of the above statements is / are
Programme: correct?
1. It aims to train over 5.5 Lakh workers in (a) 1 and 2
environment and forest sectors in the (b) 2 and 3
country through 30 courses by 2021. (c) Only 2
2. It was launched in 2016 as pilot project. (d) All
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: 43. Consider the following statements about the
(a) 1 only Maglev train:
(b) 2 only 1. Maglev train travels along a guide way
(c) Both 1 and 2 using magnets to create both lift and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 propulsion.
2. Maglev trains move more smoothly and
40. The Sailesh Nayak Committee Report is more quietly than wheeled mass transit
related to which of the following? systems.
(a) Green Gross Domestic Product 3. Maglev trains are relatively unaffected by
(b) Coastal Zone Regulation weather.
(c) Biodiversity of the Western Ghats Which of the above statements are correct?
(d) None of the above (a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
41. Why satellites and missiles are launched from (c) 1 and 3
the Eastern coast over the equatorial region? (d) All
1. To take the initial boost of earth's surface
velocity at equator. 44. Which of the following are true in context of
2. The Coriolis force is zero at that place. the atmospheric refraction?
3. To take precaution as just in case of 1. Atmospheric refraction tends to lengthen
failure of launch, the satellite does not the day.
fall on built up hinterland. 2. Elliptical appearance of sun near the
Codes: horizon is the result of atmospheric
(a) Only 1 refraction.
(b) 2 and 3 3. We see a blue sky due to the
(c) Only 2 phenomenon of atmospheric refraction.
(d) All Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
42. Consider the following statements about (b) 1 and 3
"Black hole": (c) Only 2
1. A black hole is a geometrically defined (d) 2 and 3
region of space time exhibiting such
strong gravitational effects that nothing
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45. Consider the following statements about the 1. During severe winters, Eskimos live in
Ethernet: snow huts called igloos.
1. Ethernet is a family of computer 2. Ice slabs are covered with saw dust to
networking technologies for Wide Area minimize melting.
Networks (WANs). 3. A refrigerator has to be switched off for
2. Data transfer rates over Ethernet can be defrosting whenever a thick layer of ice
up to 100 gigabits per second. deposits on the outside and inside of the
3. Ethernet has a good degree of backward freezer.
compatibility. 4. Heating elements in water heaters and
4. Higher level network protocols like geysers are fitted near the bottom.
Internet Protocol (IP) uses Ethernet as Codes:
their transmission medium. (a) 1 and 3
Which of the above statements are correct? (b) 1, 2 and 3
(a) All (c) 2 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 49. Consider the following statements related to
the atmospheric gases:
46. Which of the following are the applications of 1. Carbon dioxide is carried in the blood as
Doppler effect? dissolved in blood plasma.
1. Using RADAR guns to estimate velocity of 2. Breathing becomes faster in fever due to
an approaching vehicle. oxygen carrying capacity of blood
2. Prediction of movement and direction of becomes lower.
rain bearing clouds. 3. Oxygen is carried in human beings chiefly
3. Marine animals can navigate in the by the ammonia molecule.
absence of light using it. 4. Oxygen is transported to various parts of
Select the answer using the codes given the body through hormones.
below: Which among the above given statements are
(a) Only 3 correct?
(b) 1 and 3 (a) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4
(d) Only 2 (c) 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
47. Which of the following conditions are
associated with atmospheric pressure? 50. Consider the following statements with
1. Nose bleeding at high altitude. respect to the Synthetic Diamond:
2. The melted wax of a candle drawn up 1. Synthetic diamond is produced through
into the wick. the high-pressure low-temperature
3. Rise of ink in the tube of a fountain pen production process.
when the piston is pulled. 2. These are devoid of properties such as
Codes: thermal conductivity and electron
(a) 1 and 2 mobility which are superior in naturally
(b) 1 and 3 formed diamonds.
(c) 2 and 3 3. Diamond is mechanically and chemically
(d) All stable thus can be used as electrode.
4. Synthetic diamond can be used in waste
48. One of the ways of heat transmission is water treatment of organic effluents.
conduction. Which of the following Which of the above given statements are
statements can be explained by this correct?
phenomenon? (a) 1, 2 and 3
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 (b) 2, 3 and 4 54. Consider the following statements:
(c) 2 and 3 1. Citric acid is a good chelating agent.
(d) 3 and 4 2. Caffeine, a constituent of tea and coffee
is a diuretic.
51. Which among the following are the examples 3. Ascorbic acid is essential for the
of natural carbon sink? formation of bones and teeth.
1. Carbon capture and sequestration. Which of the statements given above are
2. Landfills correct?
3. Absorption of carbon dioxide by the (a) 1 and 2
oceans. (b) 1 and 3
4. Photosynthesis by terrestrial plants. (c) 2 and 3
Codes: (d) All
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4 55. Choose the correct statement(s) related to
(c) 3 and 4 different chemicals:
(d) 2, 3 and 4 1. Laughing gas is NO.
2. Cellophane used for wrapping is made up
52. Disinfection is an important step in ensuring of glucose acetate.
that water is safe to drink. What are the 3. The chemical used as a chemical weapon
advantages of using ultraviolet rays as in the First World War was mustard gas.
disinfectant? Which of the above statements is / are
1. It produces no known toxic residuals. correct?
2. UV radiation effectively destroys bacteria (a) 1 and 2
and viruses. (b) 2 only
3. UV radiation can be used in water with (c) 2 and 3
high levels of suspended solids, turbidity, (d) 3 only
colour, or soluble organic matter.
Select the answer from the codes given 56. India has been contemplating shifting from
below: Oral Polio Virus OPV) with Inactivated Polio
(a) 1 and 2 Virus - IPV). What could be the reason for this
(b) 2 and 3 shift?
(c) 1 and 3 (a) IPV is more effective in eradication than
(d) All OPV.
(b) It is mandated by World Health
53. Consider the following statements about the Organisation
usages of Baking Soda: (c) Limited shelf life and potency of OPV
1. It is used in making baking powder which (d) OPV gets destroyed by tropical heat
in turn is used in making cakes.
2. It is used in the formation of antacids 57. Gene cloning in vogue today can be used for
which is used to neutralize excess acid in which of the prospective areas:
the stomach. 1. Reviving an extinct species
3. It is used in fire extinguishers. 2. To make stem cells
4. It is used in removing permanent 3. Understanding diseases
hardness of water. 4. Synthetic medicines
Which of the above applications is/are Select the correct answer using code given
correct? below:
(a) Only 1 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) All (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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58. Which of the following statements about leaves.
Humulin is/are correct? 2. Xylem transports food to all parts of the
1. It is a synthetic insulin produced by using plant.
genetic engineering technology. 3. Both phloem and xylem are
2. Humulin is absorbed more rapidly and unidirectional.
show its effectiveness in short duration. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
3. Humulin causes fewer allergic and (a) 1 and 2 only
autoimmune reactions as compared to (b) 1 and 3 only
animal insulin. (c) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below:
(a) 2 only 62. Which of the following statements about
(b) 1 and 3 only Phytoremediation techniques is/are correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only 1. Rhizofiltration is the removal of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 pollutants from surface water and
groundwater.
59. Which of the following statements about 2. Phytostabilization is the reduction of the
adaptation of human body to low oxygen mobility of heavy metals in soil.
stress are correct? 3. Phytovolatilization is the evaporation of
1. Increasing red blood cells production. pollutant through stomata.
2. Decreasing the binding affinity of Select the correct answer using the code
haemoglobin. given below:
3. Decreasing the breathing rate. (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 and 3 only
given below: (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 63. Following are some of the symptoms of a
(d) 1, 2 and 3 disease that has become epidemic in India:
1. It is caused due to over reaction by
60. Consider the following regarding a type of human immune system
digestive secretive juice? 2. Rapidly communicable
1. It is produced from the second largest 3. It affects largely children/infants
gland of human body. Which of the following diseases best
2. It contains enzymes which can digest fats describes the above mentioned symptoms?
and starch. (a) Nipah viral infection
3. It is produced from a gland which (b) Sepsis
simultaneously acts as endocrine and (c) Japanese Encephlities
exocrine type of gland. (d) Polio
Which of the following digestive juices best
explains the above mentioned characteristics? 64. Which among the following are classified as
(a) Pancreatic juice Carcinogens?
(b) Bile juice 1. Tobacco
(c) Gastric juice 2. UV rays
(d) Intestinal juice 3. Outdoor pollution
4. Gamma rays
61. Consider the following statements regarding Select the correct answer using the code
transportation of water and minerals in given below:
plants: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. Phloem transports water to entire plant (b) 2 and 3 only
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 (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
68. With reference to the Aditya-L1 mission,
65. Rabies is a viral infection that mainly transmits consider the following statements:
to humans through a bite from an infected 1. It is India’s first space mission intended
animal. Other than dog bites, Rabies Virus can to study the outermost region of the sun.
be transmitted by which of following animals? 2. It will be placed in a halo orbit around
1. Cat the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-
2. Monkey Earth system that lies perpendicular to
3. Fox the plane of the axis between sun and
4. Mongoose earth.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Parker Solar Probe of Roscosmos is also
given below: intended to study the corona of the
(a) 1 and 2 only earth on similar lines.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the above statements is/are
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only incorrect?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
66. Consider the following statements with (c) 3 only
reference to the India’s Mission Shakti: (d) 1 and 3 only
1. It was an Anti-satellite mission
successfully conducted by ISRO. 69. With reference to the recently inducted
2. The satellite destroyed in this mission Dhanush artillery guns in the Indian army,
was Microsat-R, an imaging satellite. consider the following statements:
3. India is the third nation to possess and 1. It is an indigenously upgraded variant of
conduct anti-satellite deterrence the Swedish Bofors gun.
capability. 2. It is the first long-range artillery gun to
Which of the above statements is/are be produced in India.
correct? Which of the above statements is/are
(a) 2 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
67. Consider the following statements with
reference to Chemical Weapon Convention: 70. With reference to the different types of
1. It is administered by the Organisation for vaccines, consider the following statements:
the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons 1. Inactivated vaccines provoke more
(OPCW). durable immunological response than
2. India was the first State Party to destroy live attenuated vaccines and thus do not
all its stockpile of chemical weapons require multiple doses.
under the convention. 2. Live-attenuated vaccines cannot be
3. National Authority Chemical Weapons administered to persons with impaired
Convention (NACWC) is India’s nodal immune response system.
agency for implementing the provisions 3. In a recombinant vaccine, only a protein
of the Convention. from disease causing organism that
Which of the above statements are correct? generates protective immune response
(a) 1 and 2 only is inserted into gene of another cell.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the above statements is /are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
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 (a) 1 only 74. Food fortification refers to deliberate
(b) 1 and 2 only addition of one or more micronutrients to
(c) 2 and 3 only reduce the burden of micronutrient
(d) 1, 2 and 3 malnutrition in India. In this context, consider
the following statements:
71. With reference to the Stealth Technology, 1. Milk, salt and edible oil are the only
consider the following statements: items that are fortified in India at
1. It is also termed as low-observable present.
technology. 2. Fortification of staple food is not
2. It is deployed only on aircraft. mandatory as per the Fortification of
Which of the above statements is/are Food Regulations 2018.
correct? 3. Double fortified salt delivers crucial
(a) 1 only amount of iodine and vitamin B12.
(b) 2 only Which of the above statements is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
72. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 3 only
Industrial genetics: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. In this, the desired proteins are
overexpressed in the organism by cells 75. Which of the following statements correctly
transformation and produced in mass represents the difference between viruses
scale. and bacteria?
2. This technique can be used in medicines 1. Viruses are not capable of surviving on
production and bioremediation . their own while bacteria can.
Which of the above statements is/are 2. Viruses have both types of nucleic acids
correct? while bacteria have either DNA or RNA.
(a) 1 only 3. Viruses do not have a cell wall but
(b) 2 only bacteria have a well-defined cell wall.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 given below:
(a) 1 only
73. Consider the following statements with (b) 1 and 3 only
reference to the indigenously developed (c) 2 only
Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) in India: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is the first indigenously developed
Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar 76. Consider the following statements regarding
(DWR) in India. Biosparging:
2. It can provide even detailed information 1. It is an Ex-situ remediation technology.
on storm’s internal wind flow and 2. It involves the pressurized injection of air
structure. below the water table to decreases the
3. It is installed at Cherrapunjee, content of groundwater oxygen.
Meghalaya. 3. It increases the rate of biological
Which of the above statements is/are degradation of wastes by naturally
correct? occurring Microorganisms.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the above statements is/are
(b) 1 and 3 only correct?
(c) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
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 (d) 1, 2 and 3 80. With reference to the ‘Oxytocin’, seen in
news recently, consider the following
77. In the context of Cruise and Ballistic Missiles, statements:
consider the following statements: 1. It is natural hormone secreted by
1. A Ballistic missile is a self-propelled pituitary glands in mammals.
guided vehicle that sustains flight 2. It is listed in National List of Essential
through aerodynamic lift for most of its Medicines (NLEM) as it is crucial in
flight path. preventing post-partum hemorrhage.
2. A Cruise missile depends on gravity to 3. It also helps in formation of milk after
reach its target. the birth of a baby.
3. Dhanush and Agni II are a type of Cruise Which of the above statements is/are
missiles operational in Indian Defense correct?
forces. (a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are (b) 1 and 2 only
incorrect? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only 81. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Firewall:
1. It is used to block malicious traffic
78. Consider the following statements regarding requests and data packets while allowing
DNA: legitimate traffic through.
1. There are six bases in a strand of DNA. 2. Packet filtering firewalls opens up the
2. All humans have same base sequence. coming packet to inspect all of its inside
3. DNA sequencing can be used to contents for passing.
understand diseases and their better 3. Circuit-level gateways work by verifying
treatment. the transmission control protocol (TCP)
Which of the above statements is/are handshake.
correct? Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

79. Consider the following statements regarding 82. With reference to Nanofabrics, consider the
the digestion of food in our body: following statements:
1. Digestion of starch begins in the oral 1. These are textiles embedded with small
cavity. nano particles.
2. The enzymes present in the bile juice 2. Zinc oxide embedded nanofabrics can be
helps in emulsification of fats. used for UV rays protection.
3. The digestion of proteins gets completed Which of the above statements is/are
in the large intestine. correct?
Which of the above statements is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only 83. Match the following given pairs with
reference to parts of Robot:

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 Column 1 Column 2 the following statements regarding uranium
A. Controller 1. End-of-arm tooling on enrichment:
the robot 1. Uranium enrichment is the process by
B. Manipulator 2. Coordinates movements which a sample of mined uranium has its
of mechanical system proportion of U-238 increased.
C. End Effector 3. Arm of the robot 2. Nuclear power plants require highly
D. Sensors 4. Information Gatherers enriched uranium (HEU).
Identify the correct order: Which of the above statements is/are
A B C D correct?
(a) 2 1 3 4 (a) 1 only
(b) 3 4 1 2 (b) 2 only
(c) 2 3 1 4 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 4 3 1 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

84. Consider the following statements: 87. With reference to the Cyber Swachhta
1. Formulating the policy of Department of Kendra, consider the following statements:
Telecommunication for approval by 1. It is also known as Botnet Cleaning and
Government. Malware Analysis Centre.
2. Adjudicating disputes between two or 2. It is not a part of Digital India initiative of
more service providers. Government of India.
3. Fixing tariffs and rates for telecom 3. This centre is being operated by the
services. Indian Computer Emergency Response
Which of the above is/are the functions Team (CERT-In).
performed by Telephone Regulatory Which of the above statements is/are
Authority of India (TRAI)? incorrect?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above

85. Consider the following statements with 88. Consider the following statements with
reference to Robotic Terminology: reference to Graphene:
1. An Actuator is a power mechanism that 1. It is the thinnest compound known to
is used to effect motion or maintains the man.
position of the robot. 2. Graphite can be formed by stacking
2. Optical Encoder is a detection sensor layers of graphene on top of each other.
that measures the linear or rotary 3. It is highly impermeable and
motion of a robot. photosensitive in its characteristics.
3. A transducer is a device that converts Which of the above statement is/are
energy from one form to another. incorrect?
Which of the above statements is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
incorrect? (b) 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) None of the above
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above 89. Consider the following statements regarding
Industrial Design:
86. The Iran Nuclear Deal stipulates Iran to limit 1. It constitutes of the aesthetic aspect of
uranium enrichment and reduce its stockpile an article such as a shape, a pattern, a
of enriched uranium. In this context, consider line or a colour.
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 2. The owner of the registered industrial 2. It seeks to produce nuclear energy
design cannot prevent third party without any harmful radiation.
making articles embodying the same 3. The disadvantage of this idea is that it
design for commercial purpose. requires complex equipment for energy
Which of the above statements is/are generation.
correct? Which of the above statements 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) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
90. With reference to the Chatbots, consider the
following statements: 93. Consider the following statements with
1. These are computer program designed reference to India’s National IPR Policy:
to simulate conversation with human 1. Cell for IPR Promotion and Management
users over the internet. (CIPAM), to be setup under the aegis of
2. Rule based chatbots provide predefined Ministry of Law and Justice.
responses from a data base, based on 2. Existing commercial courts to adjudicate
the keywords used for the search. IP disputes in areas.
3. Siri and Alexa are a type of Data-driven 3. It provides to expand the ambit of
and predictive chatbots. Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
Which of the above statements are correct? (TKDL) for inclusion of Ayush.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the above statements are correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
91. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding 5G Network? 94. With reference to Bharat Net Project,
1. With 5G, the peak network data speeds consider the following statements:
are expected to be in the range of 6-7 1. It aims at providing affordable
Megabit per second. broadband connectivity of upto
2. It is expected to form the backbone of 100Mbps to all rural households.
Internet of Things (IoT). 2. It is funded through the Universal Service
3. The committee was set up under the Obligation Fund (USOF).
chairmanship of AJ Paulraj to suggest 3. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is
road map for 5G adoption. handling the roll out of optical fibre
Select the correct answer using the code network under the project.
given below: Which of the above statements is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
92. India is taking tentative steps towards
restarting research into cold fusion. In light of 95. Consider the following statements about
this, consider the following statements: Trademarks:
1. Cold Fusion or Low Energy Nuclear 1. They are protected by intellectual
Reaction (LENR) is a nuclear reaction that property rights.
occurs at near room temperature.
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 2. Arbitrary Marks that have no 2. Health
relationship to the good supplied, are 3. Security
the strongest trademark. 4. Farmers
3. The Trademark Act in India was enacted Select the correct answer using the code
in 1999. given below:
Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 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
99. Which of the following is/are the application
96. Nuclear Reactors can be classified into two of Nanotechnology in food processing
types depending upon the energy of sector?
neutrons that cause fissions in reactor core. 1. Contamination Sensor
In this context, consider the following 2. Antimicrobial Packaging
statements: 3. Green Packaging
1. Thermal reactors contain neutron 4. Tracing Brand Protection
moderator while a fast reactor contain Identify the correct option using the code
no neutron moderator. given below:
2. Almost all of the nuclear reactors built to (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
date are fast reactors. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are (c) 1 and 3 only
incorrect? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 100. Consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board is
(d) Neither 1 nor responsible for design, construction,
commissioning and operation of nuclear
97. With reference to Nanomaterials, consider power reactors.
the following statements: 2. Nuclear Power Corporation of India
1. Incidental nanomaterial is Limited (NPCIL) is a PSE implementing
unintentionally produced nanomaterial the Fast Breeder Reactors Programme in
due to direct or indirect human India.
influence. Which of the above statements is/are
2. Soot from forest fires is an example of correct?
engineered nanomaterial. (a) 1 only
3. Titanium dioxide’s nanoparticle is a (b) 2 only
naturally occurring nanomaterial. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the above statements is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

98. E-KRANTI is a national e-governance plan to

accelerate e-governance across India. Which
of the following are the thrust areas of e-
Kranti?
1. Education
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