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CA Test – 09 – (CA2259)
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1. Which one of the following characteristics of the 4. With reference to the geo-heritage sites in India,
dark comets prevents them from being classified consider the following statements:
as asteroids? 1. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
(a) They have sudden accelerations. is responsible for identifying and preserving
(b) They lack the glowing tails. these sites.
(c) They are found outside the Mars-Jupiter 2. Respective State Governments are mandated
asteroid belt. to take measures to protect these sites.
(d) They have eccentric orbits. 3. Rajasthan has the highest number of geo-
heritage sites in India.
2. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement-I:
(a) 1 and 2 only
Climate change is altering the tree line landscape
(b) 2 and 3 only
of the central Himalayan region.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Statement-II:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Evergreen conifers are making a shift to deciduous
in the Himalayan forests due to the warming of
5. For which one of the following reasons, the cowpea
climate.
was chosen for the Compact Research Module for
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS) experiment by the
the above statements?
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
(a) It requires minimal sunlight for growth in
and Statement–II explains Statement–I
space conditions.
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
(b) It tolerates drought and performs well in a
correct, but Statement–II does not explain
wide variety of soils.
Statement–I
(c) India is the largest producer and consumer of
(c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is
cowpeas.
incorrect
(d) It has shorter germination time than other
(d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
experimented crops.
correct
6. Consider the following pairs:
3. With reference to India’s space sector, which one
Report Published by
of the following statements correctly describes
1. Future Skills World Economic
POEM-4? Report Forum
(a) It is an orbital platform utilizing the spent
2. Future of Jobs World Bank
fourth stage of the Polar Synchronous Launch Report
Vehicle for in-orbit experiments. 3. World Employment International
(b) It is a combination of four satellites to be and Social Outlook Labour Organisation
placed in the Low Earth Orbit, utilised for How many of the pairs given above are correctly
satellite communication. matched?
(c) It is the fourth satellite of the NavIC (a) Only one
constellation. (b) Only two
(d) It is India’s first mission dedicated to space- (c) All three
based solar power generation. (d) None

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7. Which one of the following best describes the 10. With reference to the Schengen Area, consider the
primary objective of the MSE-SPICE Scheme? following statements:
(a) Promoting technological innovation in the
1.  It allows free movement without internal
MSME sector for enhanced productivity and
border checks for the visitors.
competitiveness
(b) Establishing specialized industrial zones for 2.  All European Union (EU) member States
waste management and recycling activities in must be participants in the Schengen Area.
collaboration with State Governments 3. A non-EU country can join the Schengen
(c) Encouraging MSMEs to adopt circular Area.
economy solutions by reducing, reusing, and
recycling resources in key sectors 4. All non-EU citizens require a Schengen visa
(d) Supporting the development of start-ups to enter the Schengen Area.
in the MSME sector focused on renewable How many of the statements given above are
energy and sustainable practices correct?
(a) Only one
8. With reference to the Nexus Report, recently seen
in news, consider the following statements: (b) Only two
1. It is a biennial report published by the World (c) Only three
Wildlife Fund (WWF). (d) All four
2. It ranks countries on the basis of level of
coordination between various stakeholders
involved in biodiversity conservation. 11. Consider the following statements:
3. It highlights a strong inter-connection among Statement-I:
five global challenges viz. climate change,
Long-term exposure to the environmental stressors
biodiversity loss, hunger, water scarcity and
has been linked to infertility in humans.
health risks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Statement-II:
(a) 1 and 2 only PM2.5 particles that generate reactive oxygen
(b) 3 only species can disrupt testosterone production.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Statement-III:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Noise pollution can lead to disruption in estrogen
9. Consider the following pairs: and progesterone balance.
Handloom Product State Which one of the following is correct in respect of
1. Patola Punjab the above statements?
2. Jamdani West Bengal (a) Both Statement–II and Statement–III are
3. Moirang Phee Manipur correct and both of them explain Statement–I
4. Pochampally Telangana (b) Both Statement–II and Statement–III are
5. Tangail Rajasthan correct, but only one of them explains
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
Statement–I
matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Only one of the Statements–II and III is
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only correct and that explains Statement–I
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only (d) Neither Statement–II nor Statement–III is
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12. Consider the following pairs: 15. With reference to the “Assessment of Water
GI-tagged Product State Resources of India 2024”, consider the following
statements:
1. Risa Tripura
Statement-I:
2. Lakadong turmeric Meghalaya
The annual groundwater recharge is significantly
3. Gamosa Assam
high in the Indus-Ganga-Brahmaputra alluvial
4. Sarthebari metal craft Manipur belt.

How many of the pairs given above are correctly Statement-II:

matched? The plenty of rainfall and thick piles of
(a) Only one unconsolidated alluvial formations are conducive
(b) Only two for groundwater recharge.
(c) Only three Which one of the following is correct in respect of
(d) All four the above statements?

(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct

13. Which one of the following best describes the and Statement–II explains Statement–I
term “Twigstats” recently seen in the news?
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
(a) A novel method to detect phishing attacks correct, but Statement–II does not explain
(b) A novel method to detect AI-generated deep Statement–I
fake images
(c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is
(c) A statistical tool to calculate carbon footprint incorrect
(d) A diagnostic tool to establish individual-level
(d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
ancestry
correct

14. With reference to the United Nations Internal

Justice Council, consider the following statements: 16. Consider the following statements regarding the
1. It was established to ensure independence ‘Jus soli’ system of citizenship:
and accountability in the administration of 1. It grants citizenship to all or any persons born
the justice system in the United Nations. in the territory of a country.
2. It is the “first instance tribunal” of the UN’s 2. Unlike in India, the United States provides
internal justice system. for the jus soli principle of citizenship.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are correct?  
correct?
(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

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17. Consider the following pairs: 20. The Prevention Of Sexual Harassment at
Warship/ Key Feature Workplace (POSH) Act 2013 does not apply to:
Submarine (a) Autonomous bodies under the Government
1. INS Surat India’s first AI-enabled of India
warship
(b) Domestic workplaces
2. INS Nilgiri First of the Project 17A class
of stealth frigates (c) Virtual workspaces
3. INS Kalvari India’s first indigenously (d) Political parties
built nuclear-powered
submarine
21. With reference to the Unified District Information
How many of the pairs given above are correctly
System for Education (UDISE) Code, consider
matched?
(a) Only one the following statements:
(b) Only two 1. It is a unique 11-digit code assigned to all the
(c) All three recognized schools from pre-primary to class
(d) None 12.
2. It is based on the geographical location of a
18. In the context of material physics, the term ‘spin
school.
glass’ best refers to:
(a) a state of matter that consists of a partially- 3. It can be modified if the school moves to a
ionized gas different district or State.
(b) a carbon allotrope that resembles a tube of How many of the statements given above are correct?
glass (a) Only one
(c) a type of glass that has not been strengthened
(b) Only two
yet
(d) a magnetic state characterized by randomness (c) All three
and disorder (d) None

19. With reference to the Household Consumption

22. The United States of America (USA) has acquired
Expenditure Survey of 2023-24, consider the
many territories since its independence. In this
following statements:
1.  The households in India are observed to context, consider the following pairs:
spend more on food items than on non-food Territory A c q u i r e d Method of
items. from Acquisition
2. The Gini Coefficient of consumption has 1. Louisiana France Purchase
increased in both rural and urban areas during 2. Alaska Russia Military
the last five years. annexation
3.  The Monthly Per Capita Consumption 3. Texas Mexico Military
Expenditures (MPCE) is the highest in annexation
Sikkim among the States. In how many of the above rows is the given
How many of the statements given above are information correctly matched?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None

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23. With reference to the Protected Area Regime, 26. A moth species called ‘Egyptian cotton leafworm’
consider the following statements: was recently in the news due to its ability to:
1. It restricts the movement of foreign nationals (a) communicate with other moths through
in designated border areas of India. ultrasonic signals
2. It applies to regions between the “Inner Line” (b) detect and respond to distress sounds emitted
by stressed plants to choose egg-laying sites
and international borders.
(c) modify its feeding habits based on seasonal
3. Unlike the Inner Line Permit, it does not
plant growth cycles
apply to Indian citizens.
(d) alter plant metabolism by releasing chemical
Which of the statements given above are correct? signals
(a) 1 and only
(b) 2 and 3 only 27. With reference to the Joint Parliamentary
(c) 1 and 3 only Committee (JPC), consider the following
(d) 1, 2 and 3 statements:
Statement-I:
The Government submits an ‘Action Taken
24. Which of the following factors can lead to the
Report’ in the Parliament based on the JPC’s
‘artesian conditions’? recommendations.
1. Presence of a confined aquifer between Statement-II:
impermeable rock layers
The JPC’s recommendations are binding on the
2. Recharge area located at a higher elevation Government.
than the aquifer Which one of the following is correct in respect of
3. High porosity of the overlying rock layer the above statements?
4.  Direct exposure of the aquifer to surface (a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
atmosphere and Statement–II explains Statement–I
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
below: correct, but Statement–II does not explain
Statement–I
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is
(b) 3 and 4 only incorrect
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only correct

25. With reference to aerogels, consider the following 28. Which one of the following statements is not
statements: correct regarding the current state of forest in
India?
1. They are naturally occurring materials found
in volcanic formations. (a) Only 8 States/UTs have the percentage of
their geographical area under forest cover, as
2.  They are composed of over 90% air by recommended by the National Forest Policy,
volume. 1988.
3. They are widely used in space missions due to (b) The Forest and Tree cover of India is more
their lightweight and insulating capabilities. than one-fourth of the geographical area of
Which of the statements given above are correct? the country.
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Lakshadweep has the highest forest cover,
in terms of percentage of forest cover with
(b) 2 and 3 only
respect to total geographical area.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) India’s carbon stock has reached 30 billion
(d) 1, 2 and 3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

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29. With reference to Helicobacter pylori, which of 32. Consider the following pairs:
the following statements is/are correct? Wildlife Sanctuary Associated River
1. It affects more than one-third of the world’s 1. Tipeshwar Wildlife Purna
Sanctuary
population with gastrointestinal disorders.
2. Bhindawas Wildlife Shipra
2. 
CRISPR-based diagnostics can detect the Sanctuary
presence of H. pylori in infected patients. 3. Chinnar Wildlife Pambar
Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the code given
How many of the pairs given above are correctly
below:
matched?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

33. With reference to the South Pole-Aitken Basin

30. Donyi Polo, sometimes mentioned in the news, is: (SPA), consider the following statements:
1. It is one of the largest and oldest impact
(a) an indigenous faith practiced by tribes in
basins on the Moon, located on its far side.
Arunachal Pradesh
2.  It contains information about the Moon’s
(b) a traditional dance form of the Northeastern interior composition.
States of India Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) a type of agricultural technique used in the correct?
Himalayan region (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(d) a community-led environmental conservation
(c) Both 1 and 2
initiative in south India
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

31. With reference to the Sonobuoys, consider the 34. With reference to Automated & Intelligent
following statements: Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) system,
consider the following statements:
1. They can be used to track the exact location
1. It is a system that uses advanced machines
of a submarine in the ocean.
and real-time data to improve the quality and
2.  Active sonobuoys emit sound energy and speed of construction.
receive the echo to transmit information. 2. It relies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to
3. They are used to measure the height of ocean independently analyze past data and make
autonomous decisions.
waves.
3. It reduces the need for manual inspections of
Which of the above statements is/are correct? the road construction at every stage.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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35. The taxation of coconut oil in India is: 39. The Chancay port in Peru was recently seen in the
(a) based on the size of packaging news for:
(b) under the ‘hair oils’ category (a) significant delays due to environmental
(c) levied applying the ‘common parlance test’ concerns raised by local fishermen and
(d) under the ‘edible oils’ category indigenous communities
(b) involvement in the illegal drug trade in South
36. With reference to a drug named ‘Captagon,’ America
consider the following statements: (c) its strategic partnership with China for the
1.  It was originally manufactured as a development of a major trade hub in South
psychoactive medicine to treat Attention America
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). (d) major concerns over increasing cases of
2. It is used by militant groups, which can cause piracy and hijacking of commercial ships in
irreversible changes in brain circuitry taking the Pacific Ocean
away a person’s ability to think rationally.
Which of the statements given above is/are
40. With reference to gas flaring, consider the
correct?
following statements:
(a) 1 only
1.  It is the process of capturing and storing
(b) 2 only
excess natural gas produced during oil
(c) Both 1 and 2
extraction to prevent environmental damage.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. One of the primary reasons for gas flaring
37. Consider the following: is safety, as it helps prevent sudden pressure
1. Clayton-Bulwer Treaty build-up and potential explosions in oil
2. Hay-Pauncefote Treaty extraction sites.
3. Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty 3. Methane emissions from inefficient gas
The above treaties are related to: flaring significantly contribute to global
(a) English Channel warming.
(b) South China Sea Which of the statements given above are correct?
(c) Panama Canal (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Suez Canal (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
38. Consider the following statements regarding the (d) 1, 2 and 3
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
(UNDOF):
41. Consider the following ancient scripts:
1. It is a United Nations peacekeeping mission
1. Indus
that monitors the ceasefire between Armenia
2. Ancient Greek
and Azerbaijan.
2. It is located in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. 3. Hittite
3. India has been a significant contributor to 4. Kadamba
UNDOF since its establishment. 5. Luwian
Which of the statements given above is/are How many of the above were written in the
correct? Boustrophedon style?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only two
(b) 3 only (b) Only three
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Only four
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42. Which one of the following is the correct 45. Consider the following statements regarding
descending order of States that have recorded the the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector
maximum increase in the forest and tree cover Enterprises (ASUSE) 2022-2023:
since the previous assessment, as per the India 1. The total number of unincorporated
State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023? establishments in India has increased, with
rural areas contributing more than half of the
(a) Odisha - Uttar Pradesh - Chhattisgarh
total.
(b) Rajasthan - Odisha - Chhattisgarh 2. Uttar Pradesh accounts for the highest
(c) Chhattisgarh - Uttar Pradesh - Rajasthan number of unincorporated non-agricultural
establishments in the country.
(d) Uttar Pradesh - Rajasthan - Chhattisgarh
3. 
The share of women-run proprietary
establishments is highest in Telangana,
followed by West Bengal and Karnataka.
43. With reference to ‘opinion trading’, recently seen
in the news, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. In the Indian legal landscape, opinion trading
(b) 2 and 3 only
is generally considered a game of skill.
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. 
There is no dedicated regulatory body to (d) 1, 2 and 3
regulate opinion trading in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are 46. What is the purpose of the CoS-IT-FloWS, which
correct? was recently seen in the news?
(a) Global wildfire prediction
(a) 1 only
(b) Flood forecasting and early warning
(b) 2 only (c) Climate change monitoring
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Tropical cyclones prediction

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

47. With reference to the India’s Tobacco Industry,
consider the following statements:

44. The term ‘Tinnitus,’ recently seen in the news, 1. India is the largest producer of tobacco in the
refers to: world.
2. 
India is the second largest exporter of
(a) a rare genetic disorder affecting vision in
unmanufactured tobacco in the world.
children
3. India is the fourth largest producer of Flue-
(b) a neurological condition causing involuntary Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco in the world.
muscle movements Which of the statements given above are correct?

(c) the perception of sound without any external (a) 1 and 2 only
source (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) a viral infection leading to respiratory distress
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48. Which one of the following best describes 51. Consider the following statements with reference
‘Precision Formation Flying (PFF)’, recently seen to cyclones:
in the news? Statement-I:
Cyclones are more common in the post-monsoon
(a) A technique used in military aviation where
months than pre-monsoon months in India.
multiple aircraft carry joint operation in a
Statement-II:
precise, synchronized pattern The North Westerly winds prevail during the pre
(b) A drone swarm strategy that enables unmanned monsoon season and move towards the Bay of
aerial vehicles (UAVs) to autonomously Bengal.
coordinate movements in military operations Which of the following is correct in respect to the
(c) A spacecraft maneuvering technique where above statements?
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
two or more satellites maintain a synchronized
and Statement–II explains Statement–I
formation to conduct joint observations
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
(d) A newly developed aerial combat technique correct, but Statement–II does not explain
that allows fighter jets to merge their Statement–I
radar signatures, making them virtually (c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is
undetectable incorrect
(d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
correct
49. With reference to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
(WCCB), consider the following statements: 52. Consider the following with reference to the
1. It is a statutory body, established to combat blocking of websites in India:
organized wildlife crime in the country. 1. The Telecommunications Act, 2023 provides
for blocking websites of the internet in India.
2. It has the power to prosecute individuals in
2. Any URL can be blocked on the grounds of
wildlife-related crimes.
disturbing the public order.
3. It acts as the nodal agency for CITES-related Which of the statements given above is/are
enforcement in the country. correct?  
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 53. Which one of the following best describes the
term ‘ferecrystals’, sometimes seen in the news?
50. Which one of the following countries was recently (a) Solid substances where the arranged atoms
in the news for a mysterious undiagnosed illness, do not repeat themselves regularly
(b) Misfit layered compounds with periodically
hence named “Disease X”, which was later found
stacked independent layers
to be a severe form of malaria?
(c) Substances whose properties are not
(a) Nigeria dependent on electrons, but on the size of the
(b) Venezuela element
(c) Syria (d) Substances with the capacity of being
reprocessed and reshaped multiple times
(d) Democratic Republic of the Congo
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54. Consider the following statements regarding the 57. Consider the following statements regarding the
Atmospheric rivers: Sickle Cell disease:
1. They travel from the poles towards the 1. It occurs due to deficiency of Vitamin B12 in
tropics. the human body.
2. They are present at a lower altitude than the
2.  The National Sickle Cell Anaemia
jet streams.
Elimination Mission aims to eliminate the
3. They lead to high pressure conditions over an
sickle cell burden in India by 2047.
area, thus inhibiting precipitation.
4. These atmospheric rivers are getting Which of the above statements is/are correct?
suppressed because of increasing global (a) 1 only
temperatures. (b) 2 only
How many of the above statements are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Only one (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
58. Consider the following:
(d) All four
1. Non-essential spending by households
2. Higher fiscal deficit
55. Consider the following statements regarding the
Hydrothermal vents: 3. Decrease in the bond yields
1. They are located near areas of convergent 4. Decreased purchasing power
plate boundary at the ocean bed. How many of the above can be taken as most
2. They are areas of high temperature, where no likely implications of the Direct money transfer
living organism can survive. schemes?
3.  They are rich in sulphurated deposits of (a) Only one
commercially important metals like Nickel, (b) Only two
Lead, Gold etc.
(c) Only three
How many of the above statements are correct?
(d) All four
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three 59. Consider the following statements regarding the
(d) None Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024:
1. It grants statutory status to the Directorate
56. Consider the following statements with reference General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
to the Chishti order: 2. It allows the Central Government to appoint a
1. Chishti saints maintained close relations with specialized officer for adjudicating penalties.
the government and rulers. 3.  Decisions of the Central Government are
2. Chishti saints adopted many elements from final in appeals against orders issued by the
the Nath-panthi sect.
DGCA.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are correct?
correct?  
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
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60. With reference to Acquired Immunodeficiency 63. With reference to the BRICS New Development
Disease (AIDS), consider the following Statement: Bank (NDB), consider the following statements:  
Statement-I: 1. India is one of the founding members of the
Bank.
It is difficult to develop a vaccine for AIDS.
2.  All the member countries have equal
Statement-II: shareholding in the bank.
The reverse transcriptase enzyme creates new 3. The President of the bank is elected from the
versions of the virus while copying RNA into founding members only.
DNA. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following is correct in respect of (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
the above statements?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
(d) 1, 2 and 3
and Statement–II explains Statement–I
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are 64. Which one of the following best describes the
correct, but Statement–II does not explain term “money mule”?
Statement–I (a) A financial advisor managing offshore
(c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is accounts to evade taxes
incorrect (b) A person who facilitates hawala transactions
across borders
(d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
(c) An intermediary in a Ponzi scheme
correct responsible for recruiting new investors
(d) An individual who unknowingly receives and
61. With reference to tiger reserves in India, consider transfers illegally acquired funds on behalf of
others
the following statements:  
1. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of
65. With reference to the rights of Persons with
tiger reserves amongst the States in India. Disabilities (PwDs) in India, consider the
2. Tiger reserves are notified by the Union following statements:
Government. 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,
3. Approval of the National Board for Wildlife 2016 provides for the right to free education
for children with benchmark disabilities
is mandatory to alter the boundaries of a tiger between the age group of 6 and 18 years.
reserve. 2. Both the Union and State Governments are
Which of the statements given above are correct?   authorized to add a new category to the list of
(a) 1 and 2 only disabilities under the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities Act, 2016.  
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan aims to promote
(c) 1 and 3 only skill development and entrepreneurship for
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Persons with Disabilities across India.
4.  Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation
62. Tishrin dam, recently seen in the news, is located Scheme is a central sector scheme aimed at
the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
in:
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Iraq
(a) Only one
(b) Afghanistan (b) Only two
(c) Syria (c) Only three
(d) Iran (d) All four

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66. Consider the following statements:   69. With reference to the architecture of Kashmir,
1. Cheetahs are classified as critically consider the following statements:  
endangered on the IUCN Red List. 1. The Martand Sun Temple is renowned for its
2. 
Cheetahs are primarily adapted to open synthesis of Gandhara, Chinese and Gupta
grasslands and semi-arid landscapes. architectural influences.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. 
In Kashmir, cloisters and domes were
correct?   prominently used in the construction of
(a) 1 only mosques.
(b) 2 only 3. 
The Mughal gardens in Kashmir, such as
(c) Both 1 and 2 Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh, were built
in the Persian-inspired Char Bagh style.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above are correct?

67. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 3 only

1. India’s Total Fertility Rate has reached below (b) 2 and 3 only
the replacement level of 2.1. (c) 1 and 2 only
2. The Fertility rates are declining faster in rural (d) 1, 2 and 3
areas than in urban areas of India.
3. The Eighth Five-year Plan, for the first time,
70. Consider the following statements:
adopted objective targets for population
control as part of the planning process. Statement-I:
How many of the above statements are correct? The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
(a) Only one gets deflected more in the Northern hemisphere
than in the southern hemisphere.
(b) Only two
(c) All three Statement-II:

(d) None The Northern hemisphere has more land surface

than the Southern hemisphere.

68. In the context of geopolitics, the term ‘Silicon Which one of the following is correct in respect of
Shield’ refers to: the above statements?

(a) the U.S. strategy to protect its semiconductor (a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
industry through onshoring initiatives and Statement–II explains Statement–I
(b) China’s efforts to secure semiconductor (b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
technology for economic and military correct, but Statement–II does not explain
dominance Statement–I
(c) Taiwan’s strategic deterrence through its (c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is
semiconductor manufacturing capabilities incorrect
(d) implementation of high tariff rates by the US (d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
for export of semiconductor grade silicon correct

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71. Consider the following statements regarding the 74. In the context of Climate Change, which one of
Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) in India: the following correctly describes ‘attribution
1.  These are statutorily mandated under the studies’ ?
Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
(a) Studying the impact of biodiversity loss on
2. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
human life in Anthropocene
(MNRE) is responsible for setting RPO
targets. (b) Assessing the impact of plastic pollution on
3.  State Electricity Regulatory Commissions marine life
(SERCs) are tasked with enforcing RPO (c) Studying long term impact of anthropogenic
compliance within their respective states. carbon footprint on human life
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Factoring in the impact of climate change on
correct?
the extreme weather events
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only 75. Consider the following statements regarding the
(d) 1, 2, and 3 potato cultivation in India:
1. Potatoes can be cultivated only during the
72. What is ‘Atmospheric blocking’, that was recently rabi season.
seen in the news?
2. Uttar Pradesh is the highest potato-producing
(a) Creation of anticyclonic conditions in the
State.
upper atmosphere preventing the formation
of clouds 3. Potatoes are included under the ‘Operation
(b) Weakening of westerlies during the El-nino Green’ of the Government of India.
years in the Southern hemisphere How many of the above given statements are
(c) Sudden rise in the stratospheric temperatures correct?
leading to disruption of Jet Stream flow
(a) Only one
(d) High altitude vortex leading to enlargement
of jet stream ridges leading to persistent (b) Only two
weather patterns (c) All three
(d) None
73. Consider the following statements regarding
copper in India:
1. India is self-sufficient in refined copper 76. What is ‘Dharini’, recently seen in the news?
production. (a) A new public sector undertaking of the
2. The average copper content in ores in India is Government of India to manage Fast Breeder
higher than the global average. Reactors
3.  Rajasthan is the leading State in copper
(b) A direct energy weapon developed by
production.
the Defense Research and Development
Which of the statements given above is/are
Organization
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) A platform for ayurveda practitioners to
(b) 2 and 3 only report innovative treatments and experiences
(c) 3 only (d) A brain atlas developed by Indian Institute of
(d) 1, 2, and 3 Technology, Madras

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77. Consider the following statements regarding the 80. Consider the following pairs:
snakebite envenoming in India: Disease Causative Organism
1. It is classified as a Neglected Tropical Disease 1. Tuberculosis Virus
by the World Health Organization (WHO). 2. Syphilis Protozoa
2. Most of the envenoming cases in India are 3. Malaria Bacteria
caused by four snakes - the Indian cobra, 4. Mucormycosis Fungi
Common krait, Russell’s viper and the Saw 5. Gonorrhea Bacteria
scaled viper. How many of the above pairs are correctly
3. Snakebite is a notifiable disease across all
matched?
States in India.
(a) Only two pairs
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) Only three pairs
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) Only four pairs
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All five pairs
(d) 1, 2, and 3
81. Consider the following statements:
78. Consider the following statements regarding the
1. The authoritative text of the laws passed by
Parliament of India:  
the Parliament must be in English.
1.  The Constitution of India mentions New
Delhi as the seat of the Parliament. 2. Bills introduced in State Legislatures must be
2.  The President of India can ask for the accompanied by an English translation.
Parliament to assemble at any place in the 3. The Constitution of India mandates that all
territory of India. proceedings in the Supreme Court and High
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?   Courts shall be conducted in English.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2   (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
79. Consider the following statements regarding the (d) 1, 2, and 3
pardoning powers of the Presidents of India and
the United States: 82. Consider the following hydropower projects:
1. The President of India can grant pardon death
1. Pancheshwar
sentences for offences both under Union and
2. Chukha
State laws.
2. The President of the United States can grant 3. Kholongchhu
pardons for federal offences but not for State 4. Salma Dam
offences. 5. Mangdechhu
3.  Both exercise their pardoning powers How many of the above are being developed
independently, without requiring advice from in Bhutan through the Government of India’s
the legislative organ of government. cooperation?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only two
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Only three
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Only four
(d) 1, 2, and 3 (d) All five

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83. Consider the following statements regarding the 86. Which one of the following best describes ‘Meley-
National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India: amiley’ that was seen in the news recently?
1. It has the authority to investigate offences (a) Fermented bamboo shoot from Tripura
under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) known for its anti-obesity properties
Act, 1967. (b) Invasive weed in the western ghats responsible
2.  It requires prior consent from State for destroying flora in evergreen forests
Governments to take over the investigation (c) Fruit from Ladakh region known for its
of cases within their jurisdictions. nutritional properties
3. It can investigate scheduled offences (d) Seaweed responsible for destroying coral
committed outside India. population in Gulf of Mannar
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only 87. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 only Fertiliser Subsidies in India:
(c) 1 and 2 only 1. All fertilisers in India are covered under the
(d) 1, 2, and 3 Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme.
2. Under the Nutrient Based Subsidy scheme, the
84. Consider the following pairs regarding armed Maximum Retail Prices (MRP) of fertilizers
forces exercises of India: are fixed by the Central Government.
Exercise Partner Country 3. The Centre pays a flat subsidy on a per-tonne
1. Cinbax Cambodia basis to the farmers under the NBS scheme.
2. Garuda Shakti Japan 4. The Government of India has launched a
3. Harimau Shakti Malaysia scheme PM-PRANAM to reduce the use of
4. Simbex Singapore chemical fertilisers.
How many of the above pairs are correctly How many of the above given statements are correct?
matched? (a) Only one
(a) Only one pair (b) Only two
(b) Only two pairs (c) Only three
(c) Only three pairs (d) All four
(d) All four pairs
88. Consider the following statements about ‘One
85. Consider the following statements regarding the Nation One Subscription’ scheme:
Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal:: 1. It will be implemented by the Information
1. It is launched by the Ministry of Education. and Library Network (INFLIBNET).
2. It is developed in collaboration with the 2. It will provide nationwide access to the latest
World Bank. scholarly research articles and academic
3. It aims to strengthen governance training and journals.
empower public administrators. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
How many of the above given statements are correct? (a) 1 only
(a) Only one (b) 2 only
(b) Only two (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) All three (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) None
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89. Consider the following statements regarding 92. Consider the following statements regarding
elephant conservation in India: Hemophilia:
1. Elephants can be transferred or transported 1. It is a blood clotting disorder where the blood
within and between States under Captive gets clotted within the veins.
Elephant Rules of 2024. 2.  It is transmitted genetically from one
2. The Gajah Suchana, is a mobile app by the generation to another.
Government of India for preventing illegal 3. It is known to affect males more than females.
transport of elephants. How many of the above statements are not correct?
3. The elephant is the only animal in Schedule
(a) Only one
I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 that
(b) Only two
can still be legally owned.
(c) All three
How many of the statements given above are
correct? (d) None
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 93. Consider the following:
(c) All three 1. Reduced agricultural yields
(d) None 2. Changes in rainfall patterns
3. More nitrous oxide emissions
90. Consider the following: 4. Changes in surface albedo
1. Tobacco Cigarettes 5. Reduced soil fertility
2. Aerated drinks How many of the above can be considered as
3. Gambling potential impacts of land degradation?  
4. Pan Masala (a) Only two
5. High end petrol based automobiles
(b) Only three
How many of the above are considered as sin
(c) Only four
goods?
(d) All five
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four 94. In the context of the impact of cirrus clouds on the
(d) All five climate, consider the following statements:
1.  Increasing global temperatures are
91. Consider the following statements: contributing to increased formation of cirrus
1. Manual scavenging is not a defined term in clouds.
India. 2. Cirrus clouds have a net cooling effect on
2.  The practice of manual scavenging is Earth as they reflect much more heat than
completely prohibited across Indian territory. they absorb.
3. NAMASTE scheme is a program that aims 3. Cirrus cloud formation can initiate a negative
to improve the safety of sanitation workers in feedback loop leading to reduced global
India. warming.
How many of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) All three (c) 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3

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95. Consider the following statements with regards to 98. Consider the following statements regarding the
AgriStack: Constitution of the Hindustan Free State (CHFS)
1. It is a geo-spatial platform for assessing the of Modern Indian History:
cropping patterns in the region.
1. It was promulgated by the All India Hindu
2.  It is implemented by the Ministry of
Mahasabha.
Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY) in collaboration with ISRO. 2.  It envisioned India as a state with no
Which of the above given statements is/are correct? recognized state religion.
(a) 1 only 3. It favored the scheme of direct democracy in
(b) 2 only India.
(c) Both 1 and 2 How many of the above statements are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
96. Consider the following statements:
1. High interest rates under a tight monetary (c) All three
policy can discourage borrowing and (d) None
investment.
2. The credit-deposit ratio reflects the efficiency 99. Consider the following statements:
with which banks convert deposits into loans
1. Regulation and development of oilfields,
and influences economic activity.
petroleum and petroleum products is listed
3. Monetary policy is effective in controlling
food inflation as it directly impacts under the Concurrent List of the Constitution
agricultural production. of India.
Which of the above given statements are correct? 2.  Petroleum, natural gas and shale gas are
(a) 1 and 2 only classified as mineral oils in India.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?  
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
97. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: (c) Both 1 and 2
Recently, there have been some ecological (d) Neither 1 nor 2
concerns regarding dam constructions in India.
Statement-II: 100. Consider the following statements regarding
Construction of Dams can lead to increased seating arrangement in Lok Sabha:
seismicity in the region.
1. The parties are allocated seats in the house in
Statement-III:
proportion to their strength in the house.
Dams can make an area predisposed to frequent
landslide events. 2. The allocation to individual members is made
Which one of the following is correct in respect of by the respective party political leaders in the
the above statements? house.
(a) Both Statement–II and Statement–III are 3. The Prime Minister’s seat is reserved in the
correct and both of them explain Statement–I house, irrespective of whether he/she is a
(b) Both Statement–II and Statement–III are member of the house or not.
correct, but only one of them explains
Statement–I How many of the above statements are correct?
(c) Only one of the Statements–II and III is (a) Only one
correct and that explains Statement–I (b) Only two
(d) Neither Statement–II nor Statement–III is (c) All three
correct (d) None

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