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1. With reference to the Period of 6th century (a) 1 only

th
to 9 centuries, Consider the following
(b) 2, 3 only
statement
1. King Shashanka's demise paved the (c) 1, 2, 3 only
door for Gopla to establish the Pala (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Dynasty.
3. Consider the following regarding Religious
2. During the rule of the Pratiharas
Reform Movement in India
Period, the Rock Cut Kailashnatha
1. Prarthana Samaj cherished the ideals
Temple at Ellora was constructed.
of the French Revolution (1789 A.D.)
3. In Modern-day Kerala, Tondi and
and the liberal thinking of Britain.
Musiri serve as an important seaport
2. Due to intense Pressure of religious
for Cheras.
reform, Sharda Act was passed in
Which of the statement given above are 1929.
Correct? 3. Sayyid Ahmad Khan who encouraged
(a) 1 and 2 only Muslims to adopt modern education;
denounced polygamy, purdah system.
(b) 2 and 3 only
How many of the above statements given
(c) 1 and 3 only
above is/are incorrect?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Only one
2. With reference to India History, consider
(b) Only two
the following statements
1. Tyagraja is exemplary devotion to Lord (c) All three
Rama, via the path of soulful music. (d) None
2. Medhatithi mentions both industrial and
4. With reference to Indian history consider
mercantile guilds.
the following pairs
3. Tyagaraja and his contemporaries,
Shyama Shastri and Muthuswami Authorities Dynasty
Dikshitar, are regarded as the Trinity of
1. Vishti [Junagarh
Carnatic music
4. The famous dramas Nighantushesha inscription] - Gupta dynasty
written by Hemachandra
2. Amil [Local
Which of the following statements given
Administration] - Delhi sultanate
above are correct?
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3. Mir Bhakshi [Military (c) Elephanta cave Period

Administration] - Gujjar & (d) Gupta

Prathihars 7. With reference to Invasion in Medieval

Period, consider the following statements:
How many pairs given above are correctly
1. Muhamud Ghazni, who set up first
matched?
Muslim kingdom in India at Ajmer by
(a) None of the pairs defeating Chauhan’s

(b) Only one pair 2. Hindu Shahi Kingdom acts as a

Frontier of India, from Muhammad
(c) Only two pairs
Ghori
(d) All three pairs 3. Delhi Sultanate does not expand its
foundation in southern India due to its
5. With reference to the history of medieval
ineffective transportation system.
India, Pahis/Uparis are related to which
of the following How many of the above statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) Task done by Local Administration on
part of Governance (a) Only one

(b) Movement of Migrant Peasants on part (b) Only two

of better condition of Life
(c) All three
(c) Name of Instrumental Music
(d) None
(d) Mughal Cavalry exclusively on the
8. Arising out from the Period of Deccan
reign of Shah Jahan
Sultanate the episode in the History of
6. The period was marked by Great India,
Transformation in Hinduism and 1. Firoz shah encouraged the pursuit of
Buddhism. The worship of idols started in Astronomy and build observatory
India in this period. The concept of three 2. Ahmah Shah Wali shifted the capital
God connected with Life, Death, from Gulbarga to Bidar
Destruction united together as Trinity or 3. Muhammed Gawan expanded power
Trayi first materialised during this period. and territorial limit of Bahmini Kingdom
Select the following above factor related to 4. One of the disintegrated Kingdom is
Bijapur who ruled by Adil shahis
(a) Kalva Cave period

(b) Kushana
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5. Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah govern company to lay down their factory in
Bhanmi Sultanate under Muhammad Masulipatam in 1633.
Bin Tughlaq 3. Mokasa is related to the Vijayanagar
kingdom's System of Military Chief.
What is the correct chronological order of
the above events, starting from the earliest How Many of the above statements given
time? above is/are correct?

(a) 4 – 1 – 3 – 2 – 5 (a) Only one

(b) 1 – 2 – 5 – 3 – 4 (b) Only two

(c) 1 – 2 – 5 – 4 – 3 (c) All three

(d) 5 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 (d) None

9. Consider the following Statement, regards 11. Consider the following statements about
Painting in the Period of Mughals Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
1. Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad were (GEAC)/GM-MUSTARD
Persian painter from Saudi Arabia to
1. Safety and Standards Authority of India
Mughal court
(FSSAI) to regulate genetically
2. During Aurangzeb's reign, royal
modified (GM) foods.
support for the arts increased
significantly. 2. Commercial use of DMH-11 hybrids
will be subject to the Seed Act, 1966.
(a) 1 only
3. DMH-11 developed by crossing a
(b)
popular Indian mustard variety ‘Varuna’
(c) Both 1 and 2 only with an East European ‘Early Heera-2’
mutant.
(d) None
Which of the statements given above
10. With reference to the Indian history,
is/are correct?
consider the following statements
1. Muhammed Gawan internally link with (a) 1, 2 only
British official and over through the
(b) 2, 3 only
Vijayanagar Empire.
2. Overthrown of great Vijayanagar (c) 1, 2, 3
kingdom, made way for East India (d) Neither 1 nor 2 nor 3

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12. Consider the following regarding 3. In Andhra Pradesh, the Musi begins in
Innovation and discovery in the field of the Ananthagiri Hills and joins the
science Krishna River.
1. Universe underwent a rapid expansion
How many of the above statements given
known as cosmic inflation.
above is/are correct?
2. Quantum entanglement enables
teleportation, that allows the (a) Only one
transmission of states, potentially (b) Only two
revolutionizing communication.
(c) All three
3. Through laser physics, Measuring the
properties of biopolymers produced in (d) None
living organisms such as DNA, RNA
14. Consider the following regarding
Possible.
Indian/Bharat Political System
4. A black hole is a region in space where
1. Part 03 of Indian Constitution define
the gravitational pull is so strong that
state as only the Government & the
nothing, not even light, can escape
Legislature of each of the States, all
from it.
local authorities, and other authorities
How many of the above statements given within the territory of India
above is/are correct? 2. Communist Party of India (CPI) and
the Socialist Party (India) are the
(a) Only one
Second largest political party in first
(b) Only two Lok Sabha Election.

(c) Only three 3. Special reservation for nomination of

Anglo-Indians to the Parliament and
(d) All four
State legislatures are not more than
13. With reference to the Indian River & two.
System, consider the following statements 4. The second-largest holder of Lok
1. Ulhas River rises in the Sahyadris Sabha seat in Parliament is
foothills, runs east, and empties into Maharashtra.
the Bay of Bengal.
How many of the above statements given
2. The Sukapaika River drains into the
above is/are correct?
Bay of Bengal and crosses two states.
(a) Only one

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(c) Only three (d) Global Civilization Initiative maintains
that peace, justice, democracy
(d) All Four
17. With the reference to Recession, Consider
15. In the context of Indian Institution related
the following statement is likely to happen?
to Governance on Economy:
1. Banks to cease or decrease lending as
1. Financial Services Institutions Bureau
profitability decreases.
recommend measures to improve
2. Negative Interest Rate may be taken
Corporate Governance in Public Sector
by Country’s Central Bank.
Financial Institutions.
3. Bonds that yield negative (or close-to-
2. According to Basel III norms, RBI
zero) interest rates are unattractive to
decided to implement Capital
investors, when Central Bank option is
Conservation Buffer (CCB) on all
Negative Interest Rate.
Commercial Banks.
4. Affects Cost of Borrowing.
3. The contractionary gap ends when real
Which of the following statements given
wages stabilise and the amount of
above are correct?
labour supplied and required is equal.
(a) 1, 2, 3
Which of the following statements given
above are correct? (b) 1, 2, 3, 4

(a) 1 only (c) 1, 2 only

(b) 2 only (d) 1, 4 only

(c) 3 only 18. In India System, which one of the following

functions is Correct related to Agriculture,
(d) All the above
1. Taxing on Agriculture, power lies in
16. With reference to the International Affairs,
Seventh schedule exclusively for State
Second Thomas Shoal are related to
Government.
which of the following
2. The APEDA, Ministry of Commerce &
(a) Task done by Local Administration on
Industries, Government of India is
part of Governance by UNSC
implementing the National Programme
(b) Movement of Migrant Peasants on part for Organic Production (NPOP).
of better Life in Gaza 3. Kendriya Bhandar cooperative under

(c) Submerged reef in the Spratly Islands the aegis of Ministry of Personnel,

of the South China Sea Public Grievances, for distribute food

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stuff at reasonable prices for the Assertion A:
benefit of Central Gov Employees.
In recent decades, India's federal system
Which of the statements given above has transitioned from a cooperative to a
is/are correct? bargaining federal system.

(a) 1, 2 only Reason R:

(b) 1, 3 only “coming together” to form the federation is

reason behind bargaining Federalism in
(c) 3 only
India.
(d) 1, 2, 3
In the light of the above statements,
19. With reference to the Ancient South India, choose the most appropriate answer from
Consider the following Statement: the options given below:
1. The epic works Kalittokai and Paripatal
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the
are late Sangam compositions.
correct explanation of A.
2. Ay, Andiran, and Pari are just a few of
the chieftains whom the Sangam poets (b) Both A and R are correct and R is NOT
praise for their valour and kindness. correct explanation of A.
3. kanatikan (chief of scribes), who
(c) A is correct but R is not correct.
present in Administration of Pandya’s
4. Kodumanal was formerly a thriving (d) A is not correct but R is correct.
ancient commerce city, according to 21. Consider the following statements:
Sangam literature.
Statement 1:
How many of the above statements given
The Indian government began
above is/are correct?
institutionalising agricultural subsidies in
(a) Only one the 1960s Via Agricultural Price

(b) Only two Commission (APC)

(c) Only three Statement II:

(d) All Four The introduction of the IR 8 and Jaya rice

varieties, together with other scientific
20. Given below are two statements: One is
advancements in agriculture, led to a
labelled as Assertion A and the other is
massive increase in grain production.
labelled as Reason R:
Statement III:

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Under M.S. Swaminathan, the two primary (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
processes used during the Green is incorrect
Revolution were hybridization and
(d) Both Statement-I and Statement-II is
transgenics.
incorrect
In the light of the above statements,
23. Consider the following Statement regards
choose the most appropriate answer from
Basic structure doctrine?
the options given below:
1. The basic structure doctrine is seen as
(a) Both Statements I, II and III are correct harmonizing with the concept of
parliamentary sovereignty.
(b) Both Statements I, II and III are
2. The basic structure doctrine can be
incorrect
seen as a manifestation of judicial
(c) Statement I and II is correct but restraint.
Statement III is incorrect
Which of the statements given above
(d) Statement I, III is incorrect but is/are correct?
Statement II is correct
(a) 1 only
22. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 only

Statement-I: The anti-malarial vaccine (c) Both 1 and 2

R21/Matrix-M functions on the basis of (d) Neither 1 nor 2

mRNA vaccines.
24. Which one of the following
Statement-II: R21/Matrix-M is a universal Institutions/Authority related to principle of
vaccination that may treat any variety of Natural Justice?
infection, including Plasmodium vivax and 1. Provision related to the power of Chief
Plasmodium falciparum. Election Commissioner

Which one of the following is correct in 2. Provision related to the power of

respect of the above statements? Central Pollution Control Board

(CPCB)
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
3. Provision related to the power of
correct and Statement-II is the correct
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
explanation for Statement-I
4. Provision related to the power of
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
correct and Statement-II is not the
How many of the statements given above
correct explanation for Statement-I
are correct?
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(a) Only one 2. The basic structure doctrine can be
seen as a manifestation of judicial
(b) Only two
restraint.
(c) All three
Which of the statements given above
(d) None is/are correct?

25. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only

Statement-I: (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
Directive Principles of State Policy limits
the power of parliamentarian (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Statement-II: 27. Consider the following Statement

1. In the parliamentary form of
Directive Principles of State Policy aims to
government, the level of public scrutiny
establish social, political and economic
is not inherently built into the system.
democracy
2. Vote on account is a tool used in
Which one of the following is correct in panchayat offices when elections are
respect of the above statements? scheduled for a few months into the
new financial year.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
3. Excessive interference of the judiciary
correct and Statement-II is the correct
with the legislature and the executive is
explanation for Statement-I
constitutional protected in Indian
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are parliamentary system.
correct and Statement-II is not the
How many of the statements given above
correct explanation for Statement-I
are correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
(a) Only one
is incorrect
(b) Only two ·
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
II is incorrect (c) All three

26. Consider the following Statement regards (d) None

Basic structure doctrine?
28. Which of the following best describes the
1. The basic structure doctrine is seen as
Indian Constitution Values?
harmonizing with the concept of
parliamentary sovereignty.

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(a) A truly transformative Constitution is Which of the statements given above are
distinguished by its hallmark incorrect?

(b) A state possesses its own distinct (a) 2 Only

political executive, a dedicated
(b) 1, 2 Only
Legislature
(c) 1 Only
(c) permanent bureaucracy to effectively
govern its affairs (d) None

(d) Establishes constraints on the authority 31. Consider the following certitudes practiced

of the federal government in the August House during

proceedings/passage
29. Which one of the following is not correct
1. India's Parliament has a fixed calendar
regards Indian Federal System
of sittings, which is decided by the
1. The influence of the states in shaping
Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary
Union policies has been on the rise.
Affairs
2. Centrally-sponsored schemes.
2. The Appropriation Bill gives the ruling
3. Three tier Local Government.
government the power to pass revenue
How many of the above statements are or expenditure-oriented bills
correct?
Which of the following statements given
(a) Only one
above are correct?
(b) Only two
(a) Only one
(c) All three (b) Only two
(c) Both one and two
(d) None
(d) None
30. Consider the following statement regards
political system in India 32. With reference to Constitutional
1. The governor of a particular state is a Autonomous Body, existed in Democratic
Chancellor of the university, as India
mentioned in the Punchhi Commission 1. Just as the legislature is accountable
2. The Zonal council’s council are to the electorate, constitutional bodies
delegated legislation enacted to are liable to answer parliamentary
promote cooperation, coordination committees
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2. The removal or reduction of the period 2. Competition Commission of India is
of disqualification for MPs/MLAs lies tasked with eliminating practices that
with the Election Commission have an adverse effect on competition.

Which of the following statements given Best described Code:

above are correct?
(a) Quasi-Judicial Bodies
(a) 1 only (b) Delegated Legislative Bodies

(b) 2 only (c) Non-Statutory Bodies

(c) Both one and two (d) None

(d) None 35. Consider the following:

1. Indefinitely expanding executive
33. Which of the following reflect
powers throughout the entire country.
Parliamentarian Form of Government in
2. Austerity Measures like subsidy cuts,
Democratic Country
tax hikes.
1. Entire Cabinet is not belonged to same
3. Postponement & Preponement of
political party.
elections.
2. Always stable form of Government.
3. Cabinet Secretary is not responsible to Which of the above factor are/is
legislature. consequence of Emergency Provision in
India?
Which of the following statements given
(a) Only one
above are incorrect?
(b) Only two
(a) Only one
(c) Only three
(b) Only two
(d) None
(c) Only three
36. Which of the following statement is/are not
(d) None
correct?
34. Use the code given below identify the 1. Sanction of Speaker required To
given characteristics: Prosecute MLAs For Criminal Charges,
1. The Government of India aims to because he/she has power inside the
facilitate the resolution of customer house/assembly.
complaints. 2. Oral directions to subordinates are
permitted if they come from a grade A

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officer, as mentioned in the Central 2. Comptroller and Auditor General
Civil Services Rules, 1964. (CAG) has no role in the performance
audit of the state auditing process.
Answer using the code given below
How many of the statements given above
(a) Only 1 are correct?

(b) Only 2 (a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both one and two
(d) None
(d) None
37. Which of the following statement
39. Which one of the following is not related to
concerning a Secretary to the Government
the objective of Indian Constitution?
of India is /are correct?
1. He/she is the principal adviser of the (a) Idea that the economy will be more

Minister on all matters of policy and successful if it is fairer

administration. (b) Judiciary which is not committed to

2. Cabinet Secretariat ensures that the uphold the policies of the government
President, the Vice President and in power
Ministers are kept informed of the
(c) Holds faith in a mixed economy where
major activities of all
both private and public sectors
Ministries/Departments.
(d) Single executive system is a form of
Select the correct code answer using the
government in which a head of
code given below
government
(a) Only one
40. Consider the following statements:
(b) Only two
Statement-I:
(c) All three
Laws about the prohibition bullocks get
(d) None their sanctity from DPSP

38. Consider the following Statement Statement-II:

1. A Parliament Secretary, along with the
Because it deals with the organization of
Minister, is a member of the
agriculture and husbandry
Department Standing Committee.
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
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(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 3. Excessive interference of the judiciary
correct and Statement-II is the correct with the legislature and the executive is
explanation for Statement-I constitutional protected in Indian
parliamentary system
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the How many of the statements given above
correct explanation for Statement-I are correct?

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II (a) Only one

is incorrect
(b) Only two ·
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
(c) All three
II is correct
(d) None
41. After the discussions on Budget
43. Which of the following describes the 'Rule
proceedings and the Voting on Demand
of Law'?
for Grants, the executive has power to
1. Independent judiciary
withdraw funds from the Consolidated
2. Government based on principles of law
Fund of India for meeting the expenditure
and not of Men/Women
during the financial year. This factor is
3. Economy Policy
related to which of the followings
4. Predominance of Legal Spirit
(a) Vote of credit
How many of the statements given above
(b) Vote on post Account are correct?

(c) Vote of Debit (a) Only one

(d) Appropriation Bill (b) Only two

42. Consider the following Statement (c) All Four

1. Question Hour & Zero Hour allowed
(d) Only three
even on the day the President
addresses, which makes ministers 44. Which one of the following is not correct
accountable for the functioning of their regards Indian Constitution/Constituent
ministries. Assembly
2. vote on account is used in panchayat (a) Powers of the pro term speaker are not
office, when the election are scheduled defined in constitution but in
a few months in to new financial year. Constituent Assembly

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(b) Lacking of arbitrariness or wide (b) Only two
discretionary power (c) Both one and two
(d) None
(c) Contribution to the promotion of world
47. With reference to Constitutional
peace and the welfare of mankind
Autonomous Body, consider the following
(d) Banking is exclusively under Union List statements:

45. Consider the following statement regards 1. Conditions of Service of Election

political system Commissioners and Transaction of

1. Election Commission, President, Business) Act, 1991 was a watershed

Presiding Officer of a legislature has moment that ensured independence of

Certain role in Disqualification Chief Election Commissioner

2. Certain offices of profit not to 2. The Finance Commission is a

disqualify as per The Parliament Constitutionally mandated body that is

(Prevention of Disqualification) Act, at the centre of fiscal federalism for

1959. both Centre and State Government

Which of the statements given above are Which of the following statements given

incorrect? above are correct?

(a) 2 only (a) Only one

(b) 1, 2 Only (b) Only two

(c) 1 Only (c) Both one and two

(d) None (d) None

46. Consider the following certitude in Indian 48. Which of the following related to Inter-

Parliament State relations under the Indian

1. Whip, Leader of House, Leader of Constitution

opposition is neither mentioned in 1. Sharing of river water like Cauvery,

parliamentary statute/Rules of House. Mahanadi.

2. Whip has certain role in Tenth 2. National Disaster management

Schedule Authority of India.

3. National Development council.
Which of the following statements given
above are correct? Which of the following statements given
above are correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
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(b) Only two 4. Streetscapes of Rajasthan.

(c) Only three How many of the statements given above

are correct?
(d) None
(a) Only one
49. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: (b) Only two
Pasture species play major role in
(c) All Four
reducing salinity of soil
(d) None
Statement-II:
51. Which one of the following is the correct
Kochia and foxtail barley are the plant
sequence of a Tropical evergreen Forest
used to reduce soil salinity in Asian
from Top to Ground Layer?
Country
(a) Canopy Layer-young tree-shrubs tree-
Which one of the following is correct in
Emergent Layer
respect of the above statements?
(b) Emergent Layer-Canopy Layer-young
(a) Both Statement- I and Statement-II are
tree-shrubs tree
correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I (c) Canopy Layer-young tree-Emergent
Layer-shrubs tree
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the (d) Canopy Layer -Emergent Layer-shrubs

correct explanation for Statement-I tree- young tree

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II 52. Consider the following pairs:

is incorrect 1. Isotherm: Occur in Tropical, Sub-

tropical, Temperate Zone
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
2. Hail: Impossible in Chennai
II is correct
3. Rain shadow Region: Ladakh and
50. Which of the following are act as climate parts of Jammu and Kashmir
control agents In India Geographical
How many of the above pairs are correctly
Boundary?
matched?
1. North Siberian air masses.
2. Moisture-laden southwest monsoon (a) Only one pair
winds from the Persian Gulf. (b) Only two pairs
3. Punpun and Damodar River.
(c) All three pairs
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(d) None of the pairs (b) 2 only

53. Consider the following statements: (c) 1only

Statement-I:
(d) None
Sugar Can is not possible to grown in
North East Region 55. With reference to India, consider the
following Statement:
Statement-II:
1. No more smaller rivers flow towards
Due to some abiotic and biotic stress the west due to the geographical layout
conditions, Sugarcan can is not possible to in Coromandel Coast
grown in North East 2. Peninsular River is also capable as like
Himalayan River to form larger basin
Which one of the following is correct in
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement- I and Statement-II are (a) Both Statement- I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is the correct correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

correct and Statement-II is not the correct and Statement-II is not the

correct explanation for Statement-I correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
is incorrect
is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement- II is correct
II is correct 56. Consider the following statement below:
1. Based upon the Geographical region in
India, Millets Grown on all three major
54. Consider the following Statement: Season.
1. Kardhai is Tree Species found in 2. Rajasthan contributes half of the total
Central India, Suitable for Ecosystem millet production in India's total millets
2. Rift valley make positive outcome for production and it’s grown in Jammu
Land Locked Countries Kashmir too.

Which of the following statements given Which of the following statements given
above are correct? above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 (a) 1, 2
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(b) 2 only (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the
(c) 1 only
correct explanation for Statement-I
(d) None
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
57. Consider the following pairs: is incorrect
1. Mangrove Forest: Only exist in western
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
side of India
II is correct
2. Tropical Deciduous Forest: Occupied
Larger portion in India 59. Consider the following statement below:
3. Tropical Evergreen Forest: Found 1. Virgin vegetation does not exist in
Major portion only in Westen Ghats Indian Soil, due to Population Density
and North East 2. In India, active volcano not yet notified
by Government of India
How many of the above pairs are correctly
matched? Which of the following statements given
above are correct?
(a) Only one pair
(a) 1 Only
(b) Only two pairs
(b) 2 Only
(c) All three pairs
(c) 1 and 2
(d) None of the pairs
(d) None
58. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: 60. The crop is tropical, sub-tropical zones,
Sarpagandha grown only in Indian Soil, but also in the temperate zone in nature. It
not on another part of the world cultivated from sea level to as high as
3300 meters. India is today the second-
Statement-II:
largest producer in the whole world. It is
Those soil Present only in Indian Sub mainly a rabi (winter) season crop in India.
Himalayan region The temperature should be low (about

Which one of the following is correct in 10°C to 15°C) at the time of sowing and at

respect of the above statements? the harvesting time the temperature should
be about 25 °C to 30 °C. It needs a
(a) Both Statement- I and Statement-II are
growing season of about 120 days. Which
correct and Statement-II is the correct
one of the following is that crop?
explanation for Statement-I
(a) Cotton
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(b) Millets 2. Vegetation, Fossil fuel, Soil, Fires are
in the process of Absorbing and
(c) Sugar Cane
releasing Co2
(d) Wheat
Which of the following statements given
61. From a Geographical point of view, when above are correct?
you travel(land) from the southern part of
(a) 1 Only
India to central India from June to
September, you can experience one and (b) 2 Only
the other Consequence like a heavy flood,
(c) 1 and 2
droughts, and effects on marine life, what
are the possible factors related to the (d) None
above scenario? 63. Which one of the following Biosphere
1. Thermocline Function in ocean Reserve is said to be blue clad Mountain
bed/skin. and it has the river Moyar enter. Those
area spread almost three states. It
2. Walker circulation in Troposphere.
encompasses protected area Aralam/
3. General circulation of Atmosphere Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary.
Global wind belts. Exclusively this Biosphere Reserve
covered under Man and Biosphere
4. Irregular oscillation of Sea-Surface in
Programme of UNESCO. This National
Eastern Pacific Ocean.
Park exemplifies the tropical forest biome,
Which of the following statements given and falls within the Western Ghats system
above are correct? which portray the confluence of Afro-

(a) Only one tropical and Indo-Malayan biotic zones of

the world
(b) Only two
(a) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
(c) Only three
(b) Gulf Of Mannar
(d) All four
(c) Nilgiri Biosphere reserve
62. Consider the following statements regards
Environmental function (d) Periyar National Park / Biosphere
Reserve
1. Through Biochar addition in soil, leads
to low water evaporation/ 64. Consider the following statements:

evapotranspiration and transpiration

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1. Soil liquefaction can be a outcome of 3. Seafloor spreading occurs at divergent
Earthquake and reason for Landslide plate boundaries, can cause impact in
Co2 Level
2. Only S wave is the reason for Soil
Liquefaction and not P wave and other 4. Gravitational forces have few
waves consequences on Physical Weathering
Processes
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements? Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
(a) Statement - I and Statement-II are
correct (a) Statement - I and Statement-II are
correct
(b) Statement -I and Statement-II are
correct (b) Statement - IV and Statement-III are
correct
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
is incorrect (c) Statement - II is correct and Statement-
III is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
II is correct (d) All Statement are Correct

65. Which of the following is not a form of soil 67. Consider the following statements:
formation process
Statement-I:
(a) Laterization
Dust Particles concentration atmosphere
(b) Podzolization high in equatorial region.

(c) Gleization Statement-II:

(d) Calcification The region experiences high levels of dust

particles when exposed to direct sunlight.
66. Consider the following statements:
Which one of the following is correct in
1. Acid rain is formed through the
respect of the above statements?
emission of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and
nitrogen oxides (NOX) into the (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
atmosphere correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
2. Volcano can cause acid Rain, due to
their gaseous property

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(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are added as a party before the Supreme
correct and Statement-II is not the Court.
correct explanation for Statement-I 3. Governor had discretion to delay
summoning of assembly, because he/
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
she is the constitutional head of a state
is incorrect
of India.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-
How many of the above Statement are
II also incorrect
Correct?
68. What will be the consequence occur, if
(a) Only one
WESTERN GHATS are absent?
1. Possible of Coastal Desert in the (b) Only two
specific region.
(c) All three
2. Possible of Lonavala, become Plain
(d) None
region.
70. In India, which one of the following
3. Possible of North east Monsoon Occur
functions is Correct related to Constitution,
in the region.
1. Relief of the disable and unemployable
Which of the following statements given list lies with State Government
above are correct? 2. Considering the gravity of the situation,
the state administration may issue an
(a) Only one
executive order while the bill is pending
(b) Only two the governor's approval.

(c) Only three Which of the following statements given

(d) All four above are correct?

69. Consider the following Statement in (a) 1 only

respect of Governor’s Role in India/Bharat: (b) 2 only

1. Governor had a jurisdiction to
(c) Both 1 & 2
disqualification on both aspect pre-poll
disqualification of contestants and (d) None
disqualification of a sitting member.
71. When constitutional democracy is
2. Before the constitution, all individuals
discussed, which of the following
were equal and a governor might be
scenarios is false?

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(a) Citizens typically vote in elections to (c) All three
choose these representatives, who
(d) None
may serve in various capacities.
73. Consider the following statements regards
(b)Constitution serves as a legal
Indian Economy,
foundation and sets the limits on what
the majority can decide. 1. Higher Interest Rates, Political Stability
and Good Governance are contributing
(c) Magna Carta in a country, for example,
to domestic currency appreciation.
is considered a foundational document
that placed limits on the power of the 2. Eco wrap serves as SBI's credit rating
monarch. agency for projects involving the
infrastructural financing of MSMEs and
(d) Doctrine of the Separation of Powers
farmers.
is inherent to parliamentary
democracy, not constitutional 3. Positive rate of inflation and output gap
democracy. are correlated.

72. With reference to the term ECB (External How many of the above Statement are
Commercial Borrowing), Consider the Correct?
following Statement (a) Only one
1. ECB is a loan mechanism that doesn't (b) Only two
inherently involve equity, ensuring that
(c) All three
a company's stakes remain unaffected.
(d) None
2. ECBs might be utilised for real estate
or stock market investments under 74. In the Context of Bond, which one of the
supervision of Ministry of Finance not following is not relevant directly
RBI.
(a) State Development Loans (SDLs) are
3. Trade Credit, fully convertible dated securities issued by states
Debenture are tools of ECBs.
(b) Yields spike over liquidity fears
How many of the above Statement are
(c) JP Morgan on the Market value
Correct?
(d) Offshoring happens in all over the
(a) Only one
world
(b) Only two

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75. Consider the following regards Scheduled (c) All three
Tribe in India
(d) None
1. Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled
Areas) Act, 1996 applicable to the fifth 77. Consider the following statements:
& Sixth schedule Statement-I: India was one of the founding
2. Madhya Pradesh has the largest members of the International Labour
percentage of STs in the nation (20.27) Organisation when it was founded in 1919.
and the biggest number of ST
Statement-II: It is necessary for India to
communities (46).
ratify important conventions without
3. Mechanism for Marketing of Minor
opposition in order to commit to its norms
Forest Produce (MFP) through
and make them legally binding.
Minimum Support Price (MSP) to tribe
are supervised by Ministry of Finance Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
Which of the following statements given
above are correct? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is the correct
(a) 1 only
explanation for Statement-I
(b) 2 Only
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(c) 3 Only correct and Statement-II is not the

(d) None correct explanation for Statement-I

76. Consider the following pairs: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
is incorrect
Regions often Reason for
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
mentioned in news being in news
II is correct
1. Aleppo: Syria
78. Consider the following statements:
2. Baghdad- Tigris valley: Iraq 1. Establishment of Animals Welfare
Board of India under the provision of
3. Jabalia refugee camp: Israel
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO
How many of the above pairs are correctly ANIMALS ACT, 1960
matched? 2. In connection with the Convention on

(a) Only one International Trade in Endangered

Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
(b) Only two

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(CITES), the Wild Life (Protection) Act, Statement-I: The principles of temperature
1972, was recently amended. effect and Coriolis effect work together to
create the subtropical high, equatorial low,
Which of the following statements given
and polar front on Earth.
above are correct?
Statement-II: In every region of the earth,
(a) 1 only
the Coriolis and temperature effects are
(b) 2 only likely to have an impact.

(c) Both 1 and 2 Which one of the following is correct in

(d) None respect of the above statements?

79. With the reference to Banking sector in (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

India Consider the following statement? correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
1. To address the imbalance between
assets & liabilities, raising money (b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

through shares or opting for short- or incorrect and Statement-II is not the

long-term debt can be viable correct explanation for Statement-I

2. Under the RBI Act of 1934, RBI is (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II

authorized to register, set policies, is incorrect

issue directives, to oversee Non- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-

Banking Financial Companies II is correct
(NBFCs).
81. Consider the following statements
3. Sterilization is not a routine process to regarding Indian History:
manage liquidity measures in the 1. In contemporary India, the votive
economy. inscriptions found in Bharhut and

Which of the following statements given Amaravathi

above are correct? 2. A votive inscription refers to a type of

inscription that is created as an offering
(a) 1 Only
or dedication to a deity or higher
(b) 2 Only power.

(c) 3 Only Which of the following statements given

above are correct?
(d) None
(a) 1 Only
80. Consider the following statements:
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(b) 2 Only convergence of wind, equatorial Rossby
waves
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which one of the following is correct in
(d) None
respect of the above statements?
82. Consider the following statements:
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Statement-I: In contemporary India, the correct and Statement-II is the correct
votive inscriptions found in Bharhut and explanation for Statement-I
Amaravathi as per official Data
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Statement-II: A votive inscription refers to correct and Statement-II is not the
a type of inscription that is created as an correct explanation for Statement-I
offering or dedication to a deity or higher
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
power.
is incorrect
Which one of the following is correct in
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
respect of the above statements?
II is correct
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
84. Consider the following statements:
correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I Statement-I: Gandhamardan, MandaSaru,
Mahendragiri are relevant to Biodiversity
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Heritage Sites, notified by State
correct and Statement-II is not the
Government under the consultation of
correct explanation for Statement-I
local bodies
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
Statement-II: Gandhamardan, MandaSaru,
is incorrect
Mahendragiri all three are part of Eastern
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement- Ghats/ toorpu kanumalu
II is correct
Which one of the following is correct in
83. Consider the following statements: respect of the above statements?

Statement-I: Over low-pressure area the (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
air will subside from above and diverge at correct and Statement-II is the correct
the surface results rainfall explanation for Statement-I

Statement-II: Heavy rainfall is supported

by Good Moisture influx, low level

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(b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 2. A prime illustration of a submerged
incorrect and Statement-II is not the coastal plain is Marmagao.
correct explanation for Statement-I 3. Malayagiri is the highest mountain in
the Odisha area.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
4. Mascarene Islands plays responsible
is incorrect
for heavy rains along the west coast.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
How many of the above Statement are
II is correct
Correct?
85. Concerning the usage of the term
(a) Only one
"household" in economies,
(b) Only two
1. Human effort, encompassing both
physical and mental aspects. (c) Only three

2. The individual who assumes the risk (d) All Four

and initiates a new business venture.
87. With reference to India, Consider the
3. Groups of individuals as consumers. following statement:

4. Entrepreneurs engaged in the 1. India's highway network has a denser

production of market goods, as well as geographic coverage than the United
the provision of both non-financial and States and China
financial services.
2. India’s bank nationalization results in a
How many of the above Statement are lower market-to-book ratio to private
relevant to the term? sector bank

(a) Only one 3. North Eastern Himalayan region is

home to soft, unconsolidated deposits
(b) Only two
and the Molassis Basin.
(c) Only three 4. Currently, there are just six national

(d) All Four parties in India.

86. Consider the following Statement in Which of the following statements given

respect of Indian Physical Environment above are incorrect?

1. Tibetan plateau correlated with (a) 1 & 2 only

monsoon rainfall south-west monsoon
(b) 2 & 4 only

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(c) 1 & 4 Only (a) Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-
II is the correct
(d) 2 & 3 Only
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
88. Consider the following statements:
correct
Statement-I: Inverse vaccines technology
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
is responsible for Auto immune Disease
is incorrect
(AID) by creating Peptide.
(d) Both Statement-I & Statement-II is
Statement-II: The first mRNA vaccine in
incorrect
India to treat autoimmune disease is called
GEMCOVAC-OM. 90. With reference to the Indian Economy,
Which one of the following is correct in consider the following statement
respect of the above statements? 1. Prepaid Payment Instruments
2. Considering the gravity of the situation,
(a) Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-
the state administration may issue an
II is the correct
executive order while the bill is pending
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are the governor's approval.
correct
Which of the following statements given
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II above are correct?
is incorrect
(a) 1 Only
(d) Both Statement-I & Statement-II is
(b) 2 Only
incorrect
(c) Both 1 & 2
89. Consider the following statements:
(d) None
Statement-I: Prepaid Payment Instruments
(PPI) facilitate purchase of goods and 91. Consider the Market economy in the
services, financial services, and remittance following condition:
Via RBI approval. 1. Centrally planned and regulated
economy
Statement-II: Instrument of PPI are smart
2. Equilibrium through supply and
cards, magnetic strip, Paytm wallets and
demand
Paper Vouchers.
3. Freedom of production and
Which one of the following is correct in consumption
respect of the above statements? 4. Trade, Money, Competition, perpetuity

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How many of the above are considered 7. Black /Brown rat
Invisible Hand? 8. Castor bean

(a) Only one Which of the above are considered as

invasive alien species correct?
(b) Only two
(a) 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
(c) Only three
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
(d) All Four
(c) 1, 3, 4, 6
92. Consider the following statement in
respect of Gene Therapy: (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1. Using nanoparticles as a therapeutic vector is less
94. Consider the following statement in
safe than using viruses
respect to Digital Technology and its
2. sickle cell disease, which can be
Organisation:
treated by using CRISPR via Gene
1. Local stores are able to supply Wi-Fi to
Therapy
civilians without a licence or registration
3. Genetic alterations can be done via
under PM-WANI Framework
Gene transfer, Genome editing
2. One initiative in response to the global
4. Casgevy and Lyfgenia are the relevant
appeal to alleviate poverty is the Digital
to gene therapy
Public Goods Alliance.
How many of the above are considered 3. India will lead the establishment of the
correct? global organisation One Future
Alliance (OFA).
(a) Only one
4. India contributing to the Global Digital
(b) Only two Public Goods repository via Indian

(c) Only three Stack

(d) All Four How many of the above are considered

correct?
93. Consider the following fauna/flora:
1. Caribbean false mussel (a) Only one

2. Music Frog (b) Only two

3. water hyacinth
(c) Only three
4. Albopictus
5. Flying Squirrel (d) All Four
6. Lantana/Tree-of-heaven

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95. Consider the following statement in How many of the above are considered
respect to India’s Economy: correct?
1. A higher debt-to-service coverage ratio
(a) Only one
demonstrates the capacity to obtain
feasible import cover (b) Only two
2. A smaller incremental capital output (c) Only three
ratio demonstrates the capacity to
(d) All four
achieve sustainable growth
3. Growing Gross Household Debt 97. Consider the following statement:
indicates the capacity to achieve 1. Conocarpus trees are a subtropical
attainable Capital Formation plant species that are employed to
reduce sea level rise.
How many of the above are considered
2. Used in agroforestry, Acacia mangium
correct?
helps restore degraded areas and
(a) Only one recycle nutrients.
(b) Only two 3. In India, invasive species lists include
Acacia mangium and Conocarpus
(c) Only three
trees.
(d) None
Which of the statement given above is/are
96. With reference to India’s Political correct?
Landscape, Consider the following
(a) 1, 2 Only
statement:
1. The delimitation of each Indian state is (b) 2, 3 Only
based on the 2011 Census data (c) 1, 3 Only
2. Member of Parliament votes have a far
(d) 1, 2, 3
larger value of 700 in the presidential
election 98. In the context of individual welfare,
3. Civil defence (Amendment) Act, 2009, consider the use of state power and the
are meant to handle urgent concept of Reasonable Classification.
emergencies such as the restoration of Which of the following statements
vital services accurately reflects the application of this
4. Specifically, the Parliamentary principle?
Committee acts in accordance with the
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1. Reasonable Classification allows the Goods transit
state to use its power arbitrarily without
How many of the above pairs are correctly
any basis.
matched?
2. Reasonable Classification permits the
state to categorize individuals for (a) Only one
differential treatment based on (b) Only two
intelligible differentia, ensuring fairness
(c) All three
and rationality in policy
implementation. (d) None
3. Reasonable Classification only applies
100. Consider the following statement:
to economic policies and has no
1. No one should be made a judge in
relevance in matters related to
his own cause and the rule against
individual welfare.
bias
4. Reasonable Classification restricts the
2. No one should be condemned
state from making any distinctions
unheard
among individuals, promoting absolute
3. Fairness, Reasonableness, Equity
equality in all aspects.
and Equality
Choose the correct option:
Which of the following is linked to the
(a) 1 and 3 above statement?

(b) 2 and 4 (a) Natural Justice

(c) 2 Only (b) Law of Civil /Criminal Procedure

(d) 3 Only (c) Fair Application of Law

99. Consider the following pairs: (d) Equality before Law -Article 14

Location Description 101. In the context of waste management,

match the following techniques with their
1. Gate of Grief : Strategic chokepoint
respective processes:
between within Europe
1. Incineration and A. Solidification of
2. Al Hadithah : Jordan’s Warehouse Hub
compaction waste using cement-
3. Lesbos, Chios,
based materials

Rhodes : Place belong to Turkey’s 2. Cementation B. Immobilization of

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waste in a glass-like 103. Consider the following pairs:

form Site Well known for

3. Vitrification C. Compression and
1. Hemakuta Hill : Vijayanagara Ground
burning of waste 2. Girnar hills : Ashokan inscriptions Ground

4. Synroc & composite D. Development of 3. Barabar and : Chandra Gupta Mauryan

Nagarjuni hills Ground
waste forms synthetic rock-like
How many of the above pairs are
structures
correctly matched?
Select the correct matching:
(a) Only one
(a) A – 3, B – 2, C – 1, D – 4
(b) Only two
(b) A – 1, B – 3, C – 2, D – 4
(c) Only three
(c) A – 2, B – 1, C – 4, D – 3
(d) None
(d) A – 3, B – 1, C – 2, D – 4

102. Which of the following represent an Early

104. Which of the following are correct?
Harappan cultures and civilization?
1. Sciophytes are plant varieties with
1. Harappan culture is
superior CO2 absorption capabilities.
contemporaneous with Egyptian and
2. Profusely sequestering carbon are
Mesopotamian civilizations.
Ladyplam, Agave, switchgrass,
2. The Harappan people were not
Kapok, and Ceiba.
warriors and were vegetarians.
3. A river known as the Ghaggar-Hakra Which of the statement given above
is where civilization first emerged. is/are correct?
4. Food processing is common in the
(a) Both 1 & 2
areas of Rahman Dheri, Naush etc
(b) 2 only
How many of the above are considered
correct? (c) 1 only

(a) Only one (d) None

(b) Only two 105. Arrange the following in correct

chronological order
(c) Only three
1. Origin of Digambara schools
(d) None 2. Origin of Kerala Murals Paints
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3. Origin of Sangam Literature
4. Origin of Bahmani Kingdom
107. Consider the following statements:
Select the correct answer using the code
Statement-I: Aluminum (Al), cobalt (Co),
given below:
sodium (Na), selenium (Se), and silicon
(a) 1 – 3 – 2 – 4 (Si) are considered beneficial elements
for plants
(b) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
Statement-II: These elements have been
(c) 4 – 3 – 1 – 2
reported to enhance resistance to biotic
(d) 3 – 1 – 2 – 4 stresses such as pathogens and

106. Consider the following statements: herbivory, and to abiotic stresses such
as drought, salinity, and nutrient toxicity
Statement-I: Biomes are characterized
or deficiency.
by the life forms of their dominant
organisms, but not necessarily by their Which one of the following is correct in

particular species respect of the above statements?

Statement-II: Biomes is determined by (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II

Biological Activity but not Environmental are correct and

condition Statement-II is the correct

Which one of the following is correct in explanation for Statement-I

respect of the above statements? (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II

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

are correct and Statement-II is the Statement-II is not the correct

correct explanation for Statement-I explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-
are correct and Statement-II is not II is incorrect
the correct explanation for
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but
Statement-I
Statement-II is correct
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-
108. In the context of economic dynamics,
II is incorrect
which of the following best defines a
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but "commoditized market"?
Statement-II is correct

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(a) A market characterized by a high (c) 1 and 3 only
degree of product differentiation
(d) 2 and 3 only
and unique offerings.
110. Consider the following statements:
(b) A market where goods or services
are standardized and Statement-I: Allopatric speciation
interchangeable, occurs when a subgroup of a species
leading to intense price is isolated, preventing mating and
competition. gene flow.

(c) A market dominated by a single Statement-II: The Mexican spotted owl,

supplier with significant control Pisaster ochraceous, Asian Lion, figs,
over pricing and sea otters evolved due to

and distribution. allopatric conditions.

(d) A market where government Which one of the following is correct in

regulations restrict competition and respect of the above statements?
limit consumer choice. (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
109. With reference to Climate change and are correct and Statement-II is
Global Warming, Consider the the correct explanation for
following statement: Statement-I

1. Nitrogen is a key contributor to (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II

climate change are correct and Statement-II is not
the correct explanation for
2. The causes of global warming are
Statement-I
nitrogen, sulphur, and water
vapour. (c) Statement-I is correct but
3. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse Statement-II is incorrect
gas and hence it's concentration in (d) Statement-I is incorrect but
atmosphere led to Photochemical Statement-II is correct
Smog
111. With reference to Price of essential
Which of the following statements commodities in India, Consider the
given above are incorrect? following statement:

(a) 1 and 2 only 1. The basic duty, Agri-cess, and

import duty on Crude Palm Oil,
(b) 2 only
Crude Soyabean Oil, and Crude
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Sunflower oil were reduced from to Hinduism and established the
2.5% to Nil until 31st March, 2025. capital Vijayanagar.
2. NCCF and NAFED procured
How many of the above are considered
agricultural products from mandis
correct?
and subsidized prices for
consumers, operating under the (a) only one
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer (b) only two
Welfare.
(c) Only three
3. MSP is calculated as at least one-
and-a-half times the cost of (d) All four
production incurred by the farmers
113. Consider the following pairs:
to curb food inflation.
Place In India/Bharat Situated in
Which of the following statements
given above are incorrect?
1. Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh: Banks of the river
(a) 1 and 2 only
Rapti
(b) 2 only
2. Sambhar lake in Rajasthan: Bank of Rupangarh
(c) 3 only
river
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. Capital of ancient Kosala
112. Which of the following statements are
Kingdom : Shravasti
true about Provincial kingdoms of
4. Indian state of Himachal
Medieval India?
1. Allasani peddanna’s Manucharitam Pradesh : Sarayu

are indigenous literature of How many of the above pairs are

Vijayanagar Empire correctly matched?
2. Devaraya I maintained Secular
(a) Only one
attitude in administration matter
3. Vijayanagar King is contemporary (b) Only two
with Alauddin Bahman Shah of the
(c) Only three
Bahmani King.
4. Guru Vidyaranya readmitted the (d) None
founder of the Vijayanagar kingdom
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Statement-I: Article 164(1) provides for (b) Promoting renewable energy
the appointment of a Minister in charge sources
of tribal welfare in the States with the
(c) Preserving marine biodiversity
possibility of also being responsible for
the welfare of Scheduled Castes, (d) Improving agricultural productivity
backward classes, or any other work. 116. With reference to Red sea and its
Statement-II: Article 164(1) aims to Surroundings, Consider the following
ensure inclusive governance and statement:
equitable development by prioritizing 1. Hodeida is a Houthi-held Red Sea
the welfare of tribal communities and port.
other marginalized groups within the 2. The Guardafui Channel is an
state administration. oceanic strait off the tip of the Horn
of Africa.
Which one of the following is correct in
3. Bab al-Mandeb Strait, also known
respect of the above statements?
as the Gate of Tears, has proven to
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II be pivotal for Houthi rebels.
are correct and Statement-II is the 4. Jordan is a landlocked country.
correct explanation for Statement-I 5. The Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of
Aden are the entry points of the
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
Red Sea.
are correct and Statement-II is not
the correct explanation for Which of the following statements
Statement-I given above are incorrect?

(c) Statement-I is correct but (a) 1 and 5 only

Statement-II is incorrect
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Statement-II is correct
(d) 4 only
115. The plant name like Bougainvillea,
Cotoneaster Franchetti are relevant to 117. Which of the following statements are
which of the following environmental true about Motion of No-confidence
objectives? motion?
(a) Fight pollution by trapping harmful 1. Once passed in the Lok Sabha or

air bone Particles assembly, another identical motion

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needs to be passed after a six- (b) only two
month gap
(c) Only three
2. Via Rule 198 of the Rules of
Procedure and Conduct of the Lok (d) None
Sabha, only these motions of no- 119. Consider the following statement
confidence exist. regarding Climate Change Impact and
3. Opposition needs to state the consequences:
reason for requesting a no- 1. Certain Countries Per capita
confidence motion before the Lok Income and net Primary
Sabha adopts it productivity may be Increased
4. Since independence, 27 no- 2. Certain Ammonia, Iso-Butane is
confidence motions have been one of the HFC alternatives that
moved in the Lok Sabha, only two can reduce global warming.
passed 3. Certain oceans and glaciers may
How many of the above are considered experience more acidic

correct? How many of the above are considered

incorrect?
(a) only one
(a) only one
(b) only two
(b) only two
(c) Only three
(c) Only three
(d) All four
(d) None
118. Consider the following statement
regarding Penguins: 120. Which of the following statements is
1. Penguins are found geographically in incorrect regarding the relevance to
the South Pole and Equator, not the the Sangam period?
North Pole. (a) Sangam poets eulogize various chieftains
2. Polar bears prey on penguins for such as Ay, Andiran, and Pari for their
their livelihood bravery and generosity.
3. Penguins lack teeth despite being
(b) Sangam poems talk of Yavanas
carnivores.
bringing goods by ship into the
How many of the above are considered ports of South India.
incorrect?

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(c) A work on grammar called the 3. According to the Prevention of
Agattiyam is said to have been Money Laundering Act 2019
composed during the first Sangam. Amendment, Enforcement agency
need not wait for FIR to register
(d) Sangam poets were not familiar
case regards economic offence
with the Mahabharata and
Ramayana legends. How many of the above statements are
correct?
121. With reference to the rulers of The
Empire of Kannauj in Indian historical (a) Only one
periods, consider the following
(b) Only two
statements:
1. Mihir Bhoja's capital was Kannauj or (c) All three
Mahodaya (d) None
2. The Maukharies ruled Kannauj
123. Consider the following statements:
3. The Gahadavalas Dynasty ruled Kannauj
1. Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) holders
Arrange the dynasties in order using the in India are liable to pay capital
code given above Gain Tax.
(a) 1 – 3 – 2 2. India investors can invest in bitcoin
ETFs via Liberalised Remittance
(b) 2 – 1 – 3
Scheme (LRS)
(c) 2 – 3 – 1 3. Bharat Bond ETF is a government-
backed exchange-traded fund
(d) None of them ruled Kannauj
How many of the above statements are
122. Consider the following statements:
correct?
1. According to the Constitution of
India, every state need to (a) Only one
compliance with the law made by
(b) Only two
Parliament
2. The Constitution of India exempts (c) All three
that the few central agency can (d) None
summon or prosecute the
124. With reference to Indian Polical,
government official without
consider the following statements
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1. Total value of vote for the Rajya approval from the Competition
Sabha is equal to total value of Commission of India (CCI) is
vote for the Lok Sabha mandatory.
2. MLAs who had been cross-voted in 3. To maintain law and order, the
the Rajya Sabha polls are liable to state may pass legislation allowing
attract Penal provision via Tenth for an individual's longer-term
Schedule preventive detention.
3. No member of the Legislature of a 4. The Union Government has the
State shall be liable to any authority to designate invasive
proceedings in any court in respect species as vermin by means of
of cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha THE WILD LIFE (PROTECTION)
polls AMENDMENT ACT, 2022.
4. Whip cannot issue direction to
How many of the above statements are
MPs/MLAs, when the matter is
Correct and incorrect?
outside the boundary of Parliament
and Assembly/Legislative Council (a) 3 correct and 1 incorrect

How many of the above statements are (b) 1 correct and 3 incorrect
incorrect? (c) 2 correct and 2 incorrect
(a) Only one (d) Can’t determined
(b) Only two 126. With reference to Heterodox Sects

(c) All three Buddhism, consider the following

statements
(d) None
1. Tara is a gender-neutral deity,
125. With reference to India’s Policy and embodying the qualities of
Legislative Activity, consider the Enlightenment, Wisdom, and
following statements Empathy, revered in Buddhism.
1. National Policy on Narcotic Drugs 2. Buddhism believes in the
and Psychotropic Substances is transmigration of souls, which is
based on the Directive Principle of represented in the summary of the
State Policy Visuddhimagga compilation.
2. For mergers or acquisitions 3. Mahavamsa mentions Kanisha
involving Indian or foreign entities dispatching Thera Mahinda and
valued at ₹2,000 crore, prior disciples Itthiya, Uttiya, Sambala,

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and Bhaddasala for spreading (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
Buddhism. are correct and Statement-II is not
4. Avadhijnana, also known as the correct explanation for
superhuman cognition or psychic Statement-I
power, was attained by the Buddha
(c) Statement-I is correct but
through Nirvana.
Statement-II is incorrect
How many of the above statements are
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but
incorrect?
Statement-II is correct
(a) Only one
128. "On par with the Fundamental Rights
(b) Only two of the Indian Constitution, which of the
following reflects the rulings of the
(c) Only three
Apex court?"
(d) All four 1. Absence of arbitrary power is

127. Consider the following statements in fundamental to the rule of law, with

respect of the India’s Temple of confined discretion, crucial in

Democracy Article 32 but not in Article 14

2. By virtue of its provisions, Article
Statement-I: The process for calling a
21 stands resolutely as the
half-hour discussion is outlined
foremost guardian of civil liberties
solely in the Council of States Rules of
to individual
Procedure and Conduct of Business to
3. The Apex court held that no writ
discuss about the policy of Union List
(Mandamus) can be issued against
Statement-II: In the Lok Sabha, there the President of India for
are constraints regarding half-hour determining judge’s numbers or
discussions, while in the Rajya filling vacancies, despite being a
Sabha, no such constraints exist. public official.
4. The higher judiciary cannot issue a
Which one of the following is correct in
prohibition writ against the Central
respect of the above statements?
Government for boundary dispute
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II agreements with friendly nations,
are correct and Statement-II is the akin to Article 51.
correct explanation for Statement-I
How many of the above statements are
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(a) 3 correct and 1 incorrect 1. Hence the scheme is a placement-
linked skill development scheme for
(b) 1 correct and 3 incorrect
minorities that was launched by the
(c) 2 correct and 2 incorrect Ministry of Labour & Employment

(d) Can’t determined 2. Hence the scheme ensures

placements of minimum 75%
129. Consider the following statements:
trainees, out of which at least 50%
1. Through hydroponics, turmeric can
placement is in organized sector.
be sustainably produced with
3. Hence the scheme will facilitate
higher yields compared to
part-time employment in
conventional farming methods
government departments, local
2. The Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills
self-government institutions, public
regions, despite being acidic, offer
and private enterprises
favourable conditions for turmeric
4. Earn while you learn is the mantra
growth.
of the scheme strengthened via
3. Lakadong, Laskein, and Ladaw are
vocational education and skill
the turmeric varieties contributing
training
to 70% of the global market from
India. How many of the above statements are

4. Presently, the quality of turmeric Correct?

exports is verified under the Spices (a) 3 Correct

Board Act of 1986.
(b) 1 Correct
How many of the above statements are
(c) 2 Correct
Correct and incorrect?
(d) 4 Correct
(a) 3 correct and 1 incorrect

(b) 1 correct and 3 incorrect

(c) 2 correct and 2 incorrect

(d) Can’t determined

130. Consider the following statements in

the context of interventions being
undertaken under Seekho aur Kamao
(SAK):

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