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Question 1 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solarradiation thanby terrestrial radiation. Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respectofthe above statements?

Question 2 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equatoris much greater as compared to poles. Statement-II: At the equator,heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents. Which one of the following is correct in respect ofthe above statements?

Question 3 of 100

Consider the following : 1. Pyroclastic debris 2. Ash and dust 3. Nitrogen compounds 4. Sulphur compounds How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?

Question 4 of 100

Which ofthe followingis/arecorrect inference/inferences from isothermal maps in themonth ofJanuary? 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent. 2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north. Select the answer using the code given below:

Question 5 of 100

Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?

Question 6 of 100

With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East,which one of the following sequences is correct?

Question 7 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks. Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution. Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen. Which one of the following is correct in respectofthe above statements?

Question 8 of 100

Consider the following countries: 1. Finland 2. Germany 3. Norway 4. Russia How many of the above countries have a borderwith theNorth Sea?

Question 9 of 100

Consider the following information: Waterfall Region River 1. Dhuandhar Malwa Narmada 2. npunH Chota Subarnarekha Nagpur 3. Gersoppa Western Netravati Ghats Inhow many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Question 10 of 100

Consider the following information: Region Name of the Type of mountain mountain range 1. Central Vosges Foldmountain Asia 2. Europe Alps Block mountain 3. North Appalachians Fold mountain America 4. South Andes Fold mountain America Inhowmany of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Question 11 of 100

Consider the following airports: 1. Donyi PoloAirport 2. KushinagarInternational Airport 3. VijayawadaInternational Airport In the recent past,which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects?

Question 12 of 100

With reference to“water vapour”,which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreaseswith altitude. 2. Its percentage is maximum at the poles. Select the answer using the code given below:

Question 13 of 100

Consider the following description: 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low. 2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year. 3. Precipitationvaries between 50cm-250cm. What is this type ofclimate?

Question 14 of 100

With reference to“Coriolis force”,which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.It increases with increase in wind velocity. 2.It is maximum at the poles and is absent atthe equator. Select the answer using the code given below :

Question 15 of 100

On June 21 every year,which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12hours？ 1. Equator 2. Tropic of Cancer 3. Tropic of Capricorn 4. Arctic Circle Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 16 of 100

One of the following regions has the world’s largest tropical peatland,which holds about threeyears worth ofglobal carbon emissions from fossil fuels;and the possible destruction ofwhich can exert detrimentaleffect on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes thatregion?

Question 17 of 100

With reference toperfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer products, consider the following statements: PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water,food and food packaging materials. 2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment. 3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 18 of 100

Consider the following: 1. Carabid beetles 2. Centipedes 3. Flies 4. Termites 5. Wasps Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms?

Question 19 of 100

Consider the following plants : 1. Groundnut 2. Horse-gram 3. Soybean How many of the above belong to the pea family?

Question 20 of 100

Consider the followingstatements: Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category in the Wild Life (Protection)Act,1972. Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Question 21 of 100

The organisms “Cicada,Froghopper and Pond skater”are:

Question 22 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a sourceof environmental pollution. Statement-II: Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Question 23 of 100

Consider the following pairs: Country Animalfoundinits naturalhabitat 1. Brazil Indri 2. Indonesia Elk 3. Madagascar Bonobo How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 24 of 100

Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization: 1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations. 2. World Toilet Summit,World ToiletDay and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization,to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. 3. Themain focusofitsfunctionis to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 25 of 100

Consider the following statements: 1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season. 2. Unlike most other big cats,cheetahs do not roar. 3. Unlike male lions,male leopards do not proclaim their territorybyscent marking. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 26 of 100

Which one of the following is the correct description of“100 Million Farmers”?

Question 27 of 100

Consider the following: 1. Battery storage 2. Biomass generators 3. Fuel cells 4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units How many of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Resources"?

Question 28 of 100

Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree?

Question 29 of 100

Consider the following: 1. Butterflies 2. Fish 3. Frogs How many of the above have poisonous species among them?

Question 30 of 100

Consider the following: 1. Cashew 2. Papaya 3. Red sanders How many of the above trees are actually native to India?

Question 31 of 100

Withreference toradioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements: 1. RTGs are miniaturefissionreactors. 2. RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts. 3. RTGs can use Plutonium-238,which is a by-product ofweapons development. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 32 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars. Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Question 33 of 100

Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increasesblood flow?

Question 34 of 100

Consider the following activities: 1. Identification ofnarcotics on passengers at airports orin aircraft 2. Monitoring of precipitation 3. Tracking the migration of animals In how many of the above activities can the radars be used?

Question 35 of 100

Consider the following aircraft: 1. Rafael 2. MiG-29 3. Tejas MK-1 How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?

Question 36 of 100

In which of the following are hydrogels used ? 1. Controlled drug deliveryin patients 2. Mobile air-conditioning systems 3. Preparation ofindustrial lubricants Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 37 of 100

Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered byhydrogen?

Question 38 of 100

Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower” is actually and appropriately discussed in the context ofwhich one of the following?

Question 39 of 100

"Membrane Bioreactors”are often discussed in the context of:

Question 40 of 100

With reference tothe Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations”are the instruments of:

Question 41 of 100

The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as:

Question 42 of 100

Consider the following statements: In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facilitywindowof the Reserve Bank of India. 2. In India,Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs). 3. In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate tradingplatforms for debts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 43 of 100

In India,which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities? 1. Insurance Companies 2. Pension Funds 3. Retail Investors Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 44 of 100

Consider the following: 1. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) 2. Motorvehicles 3. Currency swap Which of the above is/are considered financial instruments?

Question 45 of 100

With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy,consider the following pains: Economic activity Sector 1. Storage of agricultural Secondary produce 2. Dairy farm Primary 3. Mineral exploration Tertiary 4. Weaving cloth Secondary How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 46 of 100

Consider the followingmaterials: 1. Agricultural residues 2. Corn grain 3. Wastewater treatmentsludge 4. Woodmillwaste Which of the above can be used as feedstock for producing Sustainable AviationFuel?

Question 47 of 100

With reference to physical capital in Indian economy,consider the following pairs : Items Category 1. Farmer's plough Working capital 2. Computer Fixed capital 3. Yarn used by the Fixed capital weaver 4. Petrol Working capital How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Question 48 of 100

Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote “an interoperable network of 3D virtualworlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users,who can exert property rights overvirtual items"?

Question 49 of 100

With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the following statements: 1. There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India. 2. For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India,at least 50% of the board members should beIndiannationals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 50 of 100

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)rules in India,consider thefollowingstatements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities. 2. CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 51 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: If the United Statesof America(USA) were to default on its debt,holders of US Treasury Bondswill notbe able to exercise their claims toreceivepayment. Statement-II: The USA Government debtis not backed by any hard assets,but only by the faith of the Government. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Question 52 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiplelenders. Statement-II: The syndicated loan canbeafixed amount/lump sum of funds,but cannot be a credit line. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Question 53 of 100

Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee: 1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve BankofIndia（RBI) in alignmentwith its monetary policy. 2. It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet. 3. It is insured against inflation by its very design. 4. Itis freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 54 of 100

With reference to ancient India,Gautama Buddha wasgenerally known bywhich of the following epithets ? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 55 of 100

Consider the following information: Archaeological State Description Site 1. Chandraketugarh|Odisha Trading Porttown 2. Inamgaon Maharashtra Chalcolithic site 3.Mangadu Kerala Megalithic site 4.Salihundam Andhra Rock-cut Pradesh cave shrines In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Question 56 of 100

Who of the followingrulers ofmedieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

Question 57 of 100

With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements: 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection,the peasants were exempted fromrevenuepaymentin case ofbad harvests ornatural calamities. 2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal,if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state,on or before the fixed date,he would be removed from his Zamindari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 58 of 100

Consider thefollowing statements: 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 59 of 100

Consider the following statements: 1. India is a member of the International Grains Council. 2. A countryneeds tobe amemberof the International Grains Council for exporting orimporting rice and wheat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 60 of 100

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage ListofUNESCO?

Question 61 of 100

Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr.Rajendra Prasad took over?

Question 62 of 100

With reference to the Government of India Act,1935,considerthe following statements: 1. Itprovided for the establishment of an All India Federationbased on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 63 of 100

Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwrightBhasa?

Question 64 of 100

Sanghabhuti,an Indian Buddhist monk,who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD,was the author of a commentaryon:

Question 65 of 100

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO: 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles oftheHoysalas 4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex Bodhgaya How many of the above properties were included in 2023？

Question 66 of 100

As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of: 1. Addition 2. Variation 3. Repeal Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 67 of 100

Consider the following countries: 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa at Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing populationor declining population?

Question 68 of 100

Which of the following statements are correct inrespect of a Money Bill in the Parliament? 1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills. 2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States. 3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by theRajya Sabha have to be accepted by the LokSabha. Select the answer using the code given below:

Question 69 of 100

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services ofIndian Defence forces? Army Airforce Nauy 1. Brigadier Air Commander Commodore 2. Major Air Vice Vice Admiral General Marshal 3. Major Squadron Lieutenant Leader Commander 4. Lieutenant Group Captain Colonel Captain Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 70 of 100

The North Eastern Council (NEC) established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971.Subsequent to the amendmentofNEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the followingmembers? 1. Governor of the Constituent State 2. ChiefMinister of the Constituent State 3. Three Members to be nominated by the PresidentofIndia 4. The Home MinisterofIndia Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 71 of 100

How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government ofIndia tillDecember2023?

Question 72 of 100

The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act,1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 73 of 100

Consider the following pairs: Party ItsLeader 1. Bharatiya Jana Dr.Shyama Prasad Sangh Mukherjee 2. Socialist Party C.Rajagopalachari 3. Congress for Jagjivan Ram Democracy 4. Swatantra Party Acharya Narendra Dev How many of the above arecorrectly matched?

Question 74 of 100

Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution ofIndia? 1. Powers of the Municipalities are given inPartIXA ofthe Constitution. 2. Emergency provisions are given PartXVIlI of the Constitution. 3. Provisions related to the amendmentof the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below:

Question 75 of 100

Which one of the following statements is correct asper the Constitution ofIndia?

Question 76 of 100

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India,has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right toPrivacy?

Question 77 of 100

What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff （CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs? 1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee 2. Exercise military command over the threeService Chiefs 3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Ministeron alltri-servicematters Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 78 of 100

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called :

Question 79 of 100

The longestborderbetween any two countries in theworld isbetween:

Question 80 of 100

Which ofthefollowing statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct? 1. Initially itwas·an ad-hoc Committee. 2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conductofamemberoftheLokSabha. 3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice. Select the answer using the code given below:

Question 81 of 100

Consider the following statements regarding Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam': 1. Provisionswill comeinto effectfrom the 18th Lok Sabha. 2. This will be in force for 15 years after becomingan Act. 3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 82 of 100

Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023'are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). 3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operationswas a goal of this operation. 4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. Select the answer using the code given below :

Question 83 of 100

A Writof Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court orHigh Courts to:

Question 84 of 100

Consider the following statements : 1. It is theGovernor of the State who recognizes and declares any community ofthatState asaScheduled Tribe. 2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 85 of 100

With reference to Union Budget,consider the following statements: 1.The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses ofParliament. 2.At the Union level,no demand fora grant can be made except on the recommendation of thePresident ofIndia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 86 of 100

Who of thefollowingis the author ofthebooks "TheIndiaWay”and“WhyBharatMatters"?

Question 87 of 100

Consider the following pairs: Country Reasonfor beingin the news 1. Argentina Worsteconomic crisis 2. Sudan Warbetween the country's regular army and paramilitary forces Turkey Rescinded its membership ofNATO How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 88 of 100

Consider thefollowingstatements: Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulfoil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with theMediterranean Sea. Which one of the following is correct in respectof the above statements?

Question 89 of 100

Consider the following statements: 1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form. 2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 90 of 100

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest sourceofsulphur dioxide emissions?

Question 91 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d'etat in several countries of the Sahelregion in therecentpast. Which one of the following is correct in respectofthe abovestatements?

Question 92 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States ofAmerica. Statement-II: In India,the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modifiedfoodwithoutthe approval of the competent authority. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Question 93 of 100

Withreferencetothe Speakerofthe Lok Sabha,consider the following statements: While anyresolution for the removalof the Speakerof the LokSabha isunder consideration 1. He/She shall notpreside. 2. He/She shall nothave the rightto speak. 3. He/She shallnot be entitled to vote on theresolution in the firstinstance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 94 of 100

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution. 2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on thedissolution oftheLokSabha. 3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapseson the dissolutionof the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 95 of 100

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider thefollowing statements: 1. Prorogation ofa House by thePresident ofIndia does not require the advice of the Council ofMinisters. 2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there isnobar tothe President of India prorogating the House which is in session. 3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who,save in exceptional circumstances,does so on the adviceofthe Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 96 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently. Statement-II: The European Union intends to achieve carbonneutralityby2040 and therefore aims to develop all ofitsown clean technology by thattime. Which one of the following is correct in respect ofthe above statements?

Question 97 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently,Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from itseconomic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating toother countries. Statement-II: Venezuela has theworld'slargest oil reserves. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Question 98 of 100

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme,consider the following statements: 1. To implement the scheme,the Central Government provides 100% funding. 2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised. 3. An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the RecordsofRightsfrom local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution ofIndia. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 99 of 100

With referencetothePradhanMantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan',consider the followingstatements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters ofpregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility. 2. Under this scheme,private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 100 of 100

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana,consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in theschemeis21to40years. 2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary. 3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall receiveaminimum pensionof 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years. 4. Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?