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1. Consider the following statements about 3. The term 'Black Swan Event', often seen in
Vote on Account: the news, is related to
(a) the widespread mass migration of rare
1. It seeks to obtain funds out of the
black swan birds from the marine Arctic
contingency fund of India to incur region to the mainland Siberian region.
expenditure pending the passage of (b) an extremely rare unpredictable event
having potentially severe consequences.
Appropriation Bill.
(c) series of viral infections originating
2. It is a parliamentary convention and is from birds affecting humans and other
not mentioned in the Indian animals.
Constitution. (d) the unpredictable appearances of the
potentially hazardous asteroids in Earth's
Which of the statements given above is/are
orbit.
correct?
(a) 1 only 4. Consider the following statements:
1. The failure of the Moderates to win any
(b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 Act (1892).

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Ideas of social reformers and the revival

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of Indian Culture.
3. Severe famine in 1896-97 and the plague

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2. Which of the following is/are the objectives
in Bombay Presidency.

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of National Policy on Electronics 2019? Which of the above reasons is/are correct

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1. It aims to promote domestic regarding the emergence of extremism in the

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first decade of the 20th century?
manufacturing and export of Electronics

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(a) 1 and 2 only
System Development and Maintenance (b) 3 only

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(ESDM) for economic development to (c) 2 and 3 only

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achieve a turnover of USD 100 million
by 2025.

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comprehensive start-up eco-system in history had so many officers as in Maurya

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times. In this context which of the following
emerging technology areas such as 5G,
pairs are correctly matched?
Artificial Intelligence, etc. Officers Duty
3. It seeks to promote research and 1. Rajukas : Administration of Justice
innovation in sustainable e-waste in the empire
2. Sannidhata : Highest officer in charge
management.
of the assessment of tax
4. It seeks to facilitate loans to the industry 3. Samaharta : Chief custodian of the
at competitive rates for setting up or state treasury and store-
house
expansion of electronics manufacturing
4. Amatyas : Civil servants who look
units. after the day-to-day
Which of the statements given above are administration
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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6. Which of the following is/are correct with 9. Recently India's first Catchment Area
reference to the Preference Shares? Treatment Plan has been developed
1. These shares pay dividend at a fixed rate by Forest Research Institute for river
regardless of the earnings of the
Ganga. A catchment area treatment plan
company.
aims to:
2. They give preference to certain equity
1. Increase afforestation in the catchment
shareholders in terms of payment of
dividends. area.

Select the correct answer using the code 2. Reduce premature siltation of reservoirs

given below. 3. Increase efficiency of hydroelectric

(a) 1 only power plants
(b) 2 only

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(c) Both 1 and 2
given below.

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(c) 1 and 3 only
the following?

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4. Building and construction sector reference to TRIPS Plus?

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1. It refers to the Intellectual Property

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given below.
Rights (IPR) protection norms laid down

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(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
by the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
(b) 2 and 4 only
exclusively for trade between the least
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 developed countries.

2. It was a part of the Doha Development

8. Maharashtra Dharma, a bhakti movement Agenda of the WTO.
that developed during 16th-17th century in Select the correct answer using the code
Maharashtra was associated with the
given below.
worship of
(a) 1 only
(a) Shiva
(b) 2 only
(b) Vithoba
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Krishna
(d) Rama (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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11. Consider the following pairs regarding the 13. Mongolia's “Third Neighbour Policy” was in
various techniques of phytoremediation, news recently. It aims at:
which utilize living plants for pollution clean (a) building ties with countries other than
up: USA and China.
Technique Description (b) building ties with countries other

1. Rhizo- : Filtration of than Russia and China.

filtration contaminated water (c) bringing peace between South and North

through roots Korea by offering mediation.

(d) building social and cultural ties with
2. Phyto- : Uptake of heavy metals
communist countries.
extraction from the soil
3. Phytotrans- : Degradation of
14. Consider the following statements about the
formation contaminants through
famous Gupta king:

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plant metabolism

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1. He was the son of the Gupta emperor
4. Phyto- : Reduce the mobility and

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Kumaragupta I.

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stabilization migration potential of
2. He restored and repaired Sudarshana

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soil contaminants
lake.

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(a) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following ruler is being
(b) 2 and 4 only described by the above statements?
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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(b) Skandagupta

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(c) Chandragupta II
(d) Samudragupta

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militant organizations and their regions of
influence: 15. Which of the following is/are prominent
Organization Base Region themes in the mesolithic Bhimbetka cave
1. Hezbollah : Lebanon paintings?
2. Al Shabaab : Iraq 1. Hunting
3. Boko Haram : Nigeria 2. Dancing

4. Hamas : Palestine 3. Process of cultivation

Which of the pairs given above are correctly Select the correct answer using the code

matched? given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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16. Tri-party Repo (TREPS) is a repo contract 19. The U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
where a third entity acts as an intermediary is the highest-level institutional mechanism
between a borrower and a lender. Which of between India and the United States. The
the following entities can participate in the
ministries included in the dialogue are
Tri-party Repo market in India?
(a) Commerce and Foreign Ministries
1. Public Sector Banks.
(b) Defence and Foreign Ministries
2. Co-operative Banks
3. Mutual Funds (c) Finance and Defence Ministries

Select the correct answer using the code (d) Finance and Foreign Ministries
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only 20. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 and 3 only the Harijan Campaign:
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. Its origin can be traced back to All India

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(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Anti Untouchability League 1932 of

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Mahatma Gandhi.

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chronological order:

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3. Delhi Proposals correct?

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(b) 2 only

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(c) Both 1 and 2

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(c) 3-1-2

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Which of the following pairs are correctly

21. To resolve question of conflict between
Union and State lists, Supreme Court has
laid down certain principles through various
matched?
Hydroelectric Project Partnering judgments. Which of the following
Country principles is/are correct in this regard?
1. Pancheshwar : Nepal 1. Doctrine of Pith and Substance
2. Chhukha : Bhutan
2. Doctrine of Colorable Legislation
3. Mangdechhu : China
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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22. Consider the following: 25. Consider the following statements:
1. It is a large plateau that covers almost 1. Trans fats are saturated fats found in
the entire western region of Madhya
hydrogenated oils.
Pradesh.
2. Both Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids
2. It covers the districts of Ratlam, Ujjain
and Rajgarh, north of the Narmada are good for health.
basin. 3. World Health Organisation (WHO)
3. Chambal, Mahi, Kshipra, Betwa, and plans to eliminate industrially-produced
Parvati are the main rivers of this region.
trans-fat from the global food supply by
Which of the following plateaus is being
2023.
described in the above statements?
(a) Malwa Plateau Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Bundelkhand Plateau correct?
(c) Plateau of Central India (a) 1 only
(d) Baghelkhand Plateau

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(b) 2 and 3 only

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(c) 1 and 3 only
Bioluminescence is the production and

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emission of light by a living organism. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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this phenomenon? 26. Compared to rest of the country, various
1. Jellyfish

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parts of North East India receives significant

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rainfall in the pre-monsoon season because:

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given below. moisture than the Arabian Sea branch.
(a) 1 and 3 only

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(b) the onset of monsoons takes place
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(c) 1, 2 and 4 only sooner in north-east India than the rest of
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 the country.

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factor(s) responsible for the failure of the
Young Bengal movement?
(c) of the effect of Nor'westers in some parts
and the proximity to Bay of Bengal of
the region in general.

1. It failed to come to grips with the Indian (d) the topography of north east causes
reality. heavy orographic rainfall throughout the
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ideas to flourish.
3. The ideas were conservative and could
27. 'Doctrine of Mutuality', sometimes seen in
not attract the youth.
Select the correct answer using the code the news is associated with
given below. (a) Fundamental Rights
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Service Tax rules
(c) 2 only
(d) Citizenship Rules
(d) 1 and 3 only
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28. Consider the following statements with 31. It is tree species that grows only on the low
hills of the Aravallis and in a few spots
respect to the quorum in legislative bodies:
along the Vindhyas. It creates clonal
1. The provisions related to the quorum of colonies where every tree a replica of its
Parliament are amended by a special neighbor. Known as wood with a purple-
heart, it holds together a fragile ecosystem
majority of the Parliament. of mangar bani forest of Aravalis, while
2. For the purpose of Quorum in Rajya sustaining livestock and producing one of
the toughest timbers known.
Sabha, the chairman is not counted.
Which of the following tree species is being
3. The legislative assembly of a state can described in the above passage?
by law decide the quorum required to (a) Dhok Tree
(b) Palash Tree
constitute its meeting. (c) Banyan Tree
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32. Consider the following in respect of the

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(a) 2 only International Indian Ocean Expedition

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(IIOE):

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(b) 1 and 3 only
1. It was recently inaugurated under the

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(d) 1, 2 and 3 Authority.

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Ocean Region.

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Kumuthi, Badhla, and Kurnool?
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(a) Nuclear power plants correct?
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(b) 2 only

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Consider the following pairs:
Old Name Modern Name
33. The Returning Officer of a parliamentary or
assembly constituency is responsible for the
conduct of elections in the Parliamentary or
assembly constituency concerned. Who can
1. Quilon Kollam be the Returning officer for the election of
2. Waltair Vishakhapatnam the President and Vice President in India?
1. Speaker of Lok Sabha
3. Pragjyotishpur Prayagraj 2. Election commissioner
Which of the pairs given above is/are 3. Secretary-General of Lok Sabha/Rajya
Sabha
correctly matched?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 only

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34. Consider the following statements with 36. Consider the following statements:
respect to Traditional Knowledge Digital 1. A Giffen good is a good for which
demand increases as the price increases,
Library? because of its exclusive nature and
1. It is a digital knowledge repository of appeal as a status symbol.
the traditional knowledge designed to 2. A Veblen good is a good for which
demand increases even as the price
prevent exploitation through unethical
increases due to the lack of (or no)
patents. substitute good.
2. It is a collaborative project between the 3. Both Giffen goods and Veblen goods
defy the Law of Demand.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry and
Which of the statements given above is/are
NITI Aayog. correct?
3. To prevent biopiracy, its access is (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
restricted to Indian entities only.
(c) 2 only

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correct?
(a) 1 only
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Sensor Function
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1. Altimeter

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(d) 1, 2 and 3 : Measures the strength
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: Measures the rate at

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temperatures are below freezing point and : Measures the distance
4. Gyrosensor
between objects

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snow is heavy. Summers are warm with
Which of the pairs given above are correct?

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cooling effect from off-shore cold currents
(a) 1 and 4 only
from the Arctic. Although rainfall occurs (b) 2 and 3 only
throughout the year it tends to maximize (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
during the summer season. During winters
the dry westerlies blow out from the 38. In the context of the Muslim Mass Contact
continental interiors. In the Southern Programme, launched in the late 1930s,
which of the following statements is correct?
Hemisphere, this climatic region is largely
(a) It was launched by Congress to reach out
absent. to Muslim masses.
Which of the following climatic regions of (b) It was launched by the Muslim social
the world is described in the above passage? reformers to reform certain backward
practices among masses.
(a) British Type Climate (c) It was launched by Muslim League to
(b) Laurentian Climate mobilize Muslims.
(c) Tropical Savanna Climate (d) It was an initiative of the British Indian
government to better implement separate
(d) China Type Climate electorates.
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39. The Economic and Technical Cooperation 43. The term Xicc++ was sometimes seen in
Agreements (ETCA) is an on-going trade news. It is a/an:
negotiation between India and
(a) indigenous weather prediction model.
(a) Maldives
(b) Sri Lanka (b) new programming language exclusively
(c) The United States of America for quantum computers.
(d) Japan
(c) new earth-like exoplanet found by

40. President can remove the UPSC members NASA in the milky way Galaxy.
without consultation with Supreme court (d) a kind of quark or subatomic particle
only on the grounds of
observed for the first time by CERN.
1. Infirmity of mind or body
2. Adjudged as insolvent
3. Misbehavior 44. Principle of Free, Prior and Informed
4. Paid employment outside the duties of

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Consent (FPIC) is related to:
the office

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given below. with knowledge of the possible risks and

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(a) 1 and 3 only
benefits.

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(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) right of indigenous people regarding the
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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1. Crocodile question which has been referred to
2. Buffalo

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them for a direct decision.
3. Cow

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4. Tiger (d) rights of an arrested person regarding the
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ground of arrest and to consult a legal
given below.
practitioner of his choice.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only 45. This curve is used for predicting the likely
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
production rate of any finite resource over

42. If all the people of the economy increase the time. When plotted on a chart, the result
proportion of their income they save, the resembles a symmetrical bell-shaped curve.
total value of savings in the economy will Which of the following curves is referred to
not rise-it will either decrease or remain
in the above description?
unchanged. Which of the following best
refers to the phenomenon explained above? (a) Laffer Curve
(a) Ricardian theory (b) Hubbert Curve
(b) Parametric shift
(c) Beveridge curve
(c) Paradox of thrift
(d) Adams Theory (d) Lorenz Curve

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46. Which of the following are the possible 50. Consider the following statements in the
implications of heavy sand and gravel context of the SWIFT payment mechanism:
mining in rivers? 1. It is a globally connected encrypted
1. Channel shifting leading to loss of channel for the payment of funds across
properties and degradation of the nations safely.
landscape. 2. It was introduced by a financial sector
2. Lowering of groundwater levels. cooperative society based in Belgium.
3. A large degree of meandering in rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 only

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only

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(d) 1, 2 and 3
51. Consider the following statements with

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The World Happiness Report is published by

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47.
Indian national army (INA):
(a) World Bank

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1. It was demonstratively non-communal
(b) United Nations Sustainable

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Development Solutions Network

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officers and ranks.

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(c) World Economic Forum
2. The ultimate goal of it was campaigned

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(d) The Happiness Foundation
through ‘Delhi Chalo’.
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(b) Constitutional right Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Natural right

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correct?
(d) Legal right (a) 1 and 3 only

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Which of the following subjects
mentioned in the Eleventh Schedule of the
Indian Constitution?
are
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

1. Non-conventional energy sources 52. Consider the following statements:

2. Technical training and vocational 1. Gene silencing refers to the alteration of
education a DNA sequence to repress active genes.
3. Implementation of land reforms 2. Gene silencing can be done only by
4. Slum development and up-gradation RNA interference.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/ are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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53. The famous building of ‘The Krishna 56. Consider the following statements with
Mandapa which is known for a magnificent respect to Public Interest Litigation (PIL):
panel called Govardhanadhari, portraying 1. PIL cannot be filed against private
individuals alone.
Lord Krishna holding up the mythical
2. Only those persons whose rights are
Govardhan hill to protect the people of his
infringed are eligible to file PIL.
village from torrential rains' is credited to
3. PIL can be filed in both the High Court
which dynasty? and Supreme Court.
(a) Pallava Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Rashtrakuta correct?
(c) Pala (a) 1 only
(d) Chalukya (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
54. With reference to Black Carbon, consider

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the following statements:

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1. Black carbon is short-lived and remains

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Business Advisory Committee:

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in the atmosphere only for a few days 1. There is a Business Advisory committee

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2. It is the second-largest contributor to for each house of the Parliament.

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global warming after carbon dioxide. 2. It recommends amendments and

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(c) 1 and 3 only

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(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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With reference to Lithium reserves, consider
the following statements:
1. China is the leading lithium producing
58. Consider the following statements about the
ideals of Dayanand Saraswati:
1. He supported polytheism and ritualistic
religion dominated by Brahmin priests
country in the world.
as it was prevalent in Vedic society.
2. At present India has no official 2. He opposed the belief in the principles
production of Lithium and is entirely of niyati i.e. destiny.
dependent on imports. 3. He was against caste rigidities but
Which of the statements given above is/are supported chaturvarna system.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 only
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59. Consider the following statements: 62. Which of the following is/are the limiting
1. There is a Central OBC list in India with factor (s) for primary productivity in an
entries from various States. aquatic ecosystem?
2. To date, no State Government in India 1. Sunlight
2. Nitrogen
has sub-categorized OBCs in their state
3. Phosphorus
list.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Mandal Commission set up to
given below.
investigate the conditions of backward (a) 1 and 2 only
classes has been appointed by the (b) 1, 2 and 3
President under Article 340. (c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1 only
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 63. It is a type of Alternative Dispute Resolution
mechanism where the settlement is made out

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(b) 1 and 3 only
of court. The dispute is settled by a neutral

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(c) 1 only
third party. The process is voluntary as it is

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on the mutual discretion of the parties to

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60. dispute. Also, the proposal is not binding
the largest exporter of which of the upon the parties. They are free to follow or
following?

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1. Tea third party.
2. Sugar Which of the following Alternative Dispute

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(a) Arbitration

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(b) Conciliation
given below.

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(c) Mediation
(a) 1 and 4 only
(d) Adjudication

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(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only 64. Consider the following lines written by
(d) 4 only Gandhiji to C. Rajagopalachari.
‘I am quite clear in my mind that what has
61. Consider the following pairs: happened is best for the cause. It is a bitter
Cave State pill I know. But it was needed. It will drive
away all the parasites from the body. We
1. Tabo : Jammu and Kashmir
have been obliged to do the wrong things
2. Edakkal : Kerala
which we shall be able to avoid.’
3. Varaha : Tamil Nadu
What event did Gandhiji refer to in above
Which of the pairs given above are correctly lines?
matched? (a) Suspension of the Non-Cooperation
(a) 1 and 3 only Movement
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Breaking the Salt law
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) Poona pact
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Resignation of the Congress Ministries
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65. Consider the following statements with 68. Recently the Central Pollution Control
reference to the 'Vaisheshika School of Board has set up India's first e-waste clinic
Philosophy':
in which of the following cities?
1. Kanada Kashayapa is the founder of this
philosophy. (a) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
2. It considers that air, water, fire, earth, (b) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
souls and time are eternal. (c) Bangalore, Karnataka
3. It propounded the atomic theory.
(d) New Delhi
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only 69. With reference to the Dravida style of
(b) 2 and 3 only architecture consider the following
(c) 2 only
statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Mandapa was built above the

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Consider the following pairs: garbhagriha.

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66.
2. Lofty gates were called vimanas.

c
Folk Music Region

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1. Lotia : Gujarat 3. A pillared hall in front was called

b
2. Burrakatha : Chhattisgarh
gopuram.

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3. Tappa : Punjab
Which of the statements given above is/are

h
Which of the pairs given above is/are

e
correctly matched? correct?

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(a) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 3 only

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(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only

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(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None
67.

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Department
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Consider the following pairs:
Associated Ministry 70. Which of the following investments is/are

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1. Department of : Ministry of rupee-denominated?
Land Resources Agriculture and
1. Foreign institutional investor (FII)
Farmers Welfare
investment in Government Treasury bills
2. Department of : Ministry of Social
Pension & Justice and and dated securities.
Pensioner's Empowerment 2. FII investment in corporate debt
Welfare securities.
3. Department of : Ministry of Science 3. NRI deposits of all forms.
Defence Research and Technology
Select the correct answer using the code
& Development
Which of the pairs given above is/are given below.
correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
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71. Consider the following statements regarding 74. In the context of Prompt Corrective Action
'allelopathy': in the banking system in India, consider the
1. It is a process by which a plant releases following statements:
chemicals that can either inhibit or
1. It was introduced by the RBI to
benefit other plants.
2. All plants have allelopathic tendencies. discipline banks on failing to meet
Which of the statements given above is/are priority sector lending targets.
correct? 2. Regional Rural Banks are also covered
(a) 1 only under this framework set by the
(b) 2 only NABARD.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
72. With reference to Haemophilia, consider the (a) 1 only
following statements: (b) 2 only

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1. It is a bleeding disorder in which the (c) Both 1 and 2

o
clotting factor is insufficient in the (d) Neither 1 nor 2

c
blood.
2. It cannot be transmitted genetically.
Which of the statements given above is/are 75. Which

b . among the following events

u
correct? happened earliest?

h
(a) 1 only (a) Assam Accord was signed between

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(b) 2 only Government of India and leaders of

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(c) Both 1 and 2 Assam movement.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(b) First-Non Congress Government was

73.

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In the aftermath of heavy floods, a state formed at the Central level.

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government in India wants to implement a (c) Education as a subject was transferred
major infrastructure project through a state- from state list to concurrent list.

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owned entity. In which of the following
ways can the state government augment
its financial resources?
1. With prior approval from the central
(d) Right to Property was removed from the
list of fundamental rights.

government, the entity can borrow 76. Which of the following technologies use
directly from the World Bank. Radio waves?
2. With prior approval from the GST 1. Bluetooth
council, the state government can levy 2. Wi-Fi
cess on GST. 3. GPS
3. With prior approval from the RBI, the
4. Radiography
state government can issue Treasury
Bills Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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77. With reference to India’s Purchasing 80. Consider the following statements in the
Managers Index, consider the following context of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT):
1. MAT was introduced to target those
statements:
companies that make huge profits but
1. It is released annually by the Reserve
pay no/minimal tax.
Bank of India. 2. It was introduced under the provisions of
2. It is an indicator of business activity in the Income Tax Act,1961.
the manufacturing and services sectors. 3. It is applicable to all companies,

Which of the statements given above is/are including Public Sector Enterprises and
foreign companies.
correct?
Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only

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(c) 1 and 3 only

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

c
(d) 1, 2 and 3

78. Consider the following statements with

81.

b .
In the context of Currency Deposit Ratio,

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regard to the revolt of 1857: which of the following statements is/are

h
1. The sepoys from all over India correct?

e
participated in the revolt. 1. It is a purely behavioral parameter that

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2. The rebels had a coherent ideology and may depend on the seasonal pattern of

u
expenditure.

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future vision of society.

.
2. An increase in the currency deposit ratio
3. A feeling of nationalism was the driving
leads to a decrease in the money

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force of the sepoys in this revolt. multiplier.

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Which of the statements given above is/are 3. A rise in deposit rates generally results

w
not correct? in a higher currency deposit ratio.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
79. The “Reskilling Revolution” initiative was
82. The power to increase the number of judges
in news recently. It was launched by?
in Supreme court and High court is vested
(a) International Solar alliance
with
(b) World Economic Forum (a) Parliament and President respectively
(c) United Nations Development (b) Parliament in both the cases
Programme (c) President in both the cases
(d) President and Governor respectively
(d) World bank

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83. Consider the following statements regarding 85. Consider the following statements regarding
U.N. Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP Natural Resource Accounting:
1. It is an accounting principle to account
FI): for the physical stock as well as the
1. It is a partnership between the United monetary value of natural resources.
2. Forest Survey of India is the nodal
Nations Environment and the global
agency for Natural resource accounting
financial sector created in the wake of in India.
the 1992 Earth Summit. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
2. It seeks to mobilize private sector
(a) 1 only
finance for achieving the target of the (b) 2 only
Paris Agreement on Climate Change. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are

m
correct? 86. Consider the following statements with

o
(a) 1 only respect to the Central Social Welfare Board

c
(CSWB)?

.
(b) 2 only
1. Its main objective is to provide technical

b
(c) Both 1 and 2 and financial assistance to voluntary

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 organizations working for scheduled

h
castes and scheduled tribes.

e
2. It functions under the administrative

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84. With reference to Transport and Marketing control of Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment.

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Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture

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Which of the statements given above is/are

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Products scheme, consider the following
correct?

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statements: (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only

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1. It aims to provide assistance for the
(c) Both 1 and 2
domestic component of freight and

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
marketing of agricultural produce.
2. Assistance under the TMA scheme is 87. Which among the following options were
not available to the Indian states under the
provided in cash through direct bank
Subsidiary Alliance?
transfer. 1. The right to self-defense
3. It has been launched by the Ministry of 2. Maintaining diplomatic relations with
other states
Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare.
3. Employing British officers on their own
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Settling of disputes with neighbors
correct? Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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88. With reference to 'Global Compact for Safe, 91. Consider the following statements with
Orderly and Regular Migration', consider the reference to the Export Promotion Capital
following statements: Goods (EPCG) Scheme:
1. It seeks to promote international 1. It allows the import of capital goods at
cooperation for the effective
zero customs duty.
management of refugee migration.
2. The benefits under the scheme are
2. It recognizes the sovereign right of each
subject to obligations on the exporters in
state in determining its migration
policy. terms of the size of their export.
3. India is the signatory to the agreement. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

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(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

o
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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92. Consider the following statements regarding
89. What is ‘e-utthan’ sometimes seen in news?

b
the Species Survival Commission:
(a) It is a programme for women self-help

u
groups to uplift the rural women. 1. It is an initiative of IUCN comprising of

h
(b) It is a programme to provide funds to conservation experts across the globe.

e
voluntary orgainisations to uplift the 2. It is the nodal authority overseeing

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tribals. the national governments' programs for
(c) It is a development action plan to uplift

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the conservation of endangered species.

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the scheduled castes. Which of the statements given above is/are

.
(d) It is an initiative to integrate the LGBT correct?

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community with the mainstream society.
(a) 1 only

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(b) 2 only
90. Which of the following correctly describes

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(c) Both 1 and 2
the ‘continental axis hypothesis’ in
Geography? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) It highlights the better developmental
indicators in the Eastern regions of all 93. Consider the following statements:
continents compared to Western regions. 1. India is the third-largest energy
(b) It describes the developmental consumer in the world after the USA and
distinctions between Soviet influence China.
Europe and that under the Western 2. India’s oil production has steadily
influence during the cold war era.
increased over the last five years.
(c) It describes the better developmental
Which of the statements given above is/are
indicators in regions spread across a
correct?
large latitudinal area than those
extending longitudinally. (a) 1 only
(d) It describes the developmental (b) 2 only
distinctions between Western and (c) Both 1 and 2
Eastern hemisphere. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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94. In the context of economy, the inverted duty 97. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
structure refers to a situation where matched?
(a) where import duty on finished goods is Canal State
low compared to the import duty on raw 1. Sirhind : Madhya Pradesh
2. Kalingarayan : Tamil Nadu
materials.
3. Malampuzha : Kerala
(b) the rate of tax on essential goods is
Select the correct answer using the code
higher than the rate of tax on luxury given below.
goods. (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) a country imposes higher taxes on goods (b) 3 only
imported from developing countries than (c) 2 and 3 only
similar goods imported from developed (d) 1, 2 and 3
countries.
98. Consider the following statements:
(d) a small section of population bears the
1. For contesting a Lok Sabha seat in a

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tax burden of the large section of
State, the person shall be a registered

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population.
elector from any constituency of that

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State only.
Which of the following adaptations are

b
95. 2. For contesting a State Legislative
observed in hydrophyte plants? Assembly seat in a State, the person
1. Poor root system

h u shall be a registered elector from any

constituency of that State only.

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2. Waxy leaves with thick cuticle
3. For contesting a Rajya Sabha seat in a

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3. Formation of air channels in stem
State, the person shall be a ordinarily

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resident that State only.

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Which of the statements given above is/are

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(a) 1 and 3 only
not correct?

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(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 2 only
(c) 2 only

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(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only

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(d) 1 and 2 only
96. Consider the following passage:
“He destroyed the Chera navy at Trivandrum 99. Located on the bank of the Mithi River, this
site is home to various tribal communities
and then moved on to conquer Madurai. His
including Katkaris, Mahadev Kolis, Mallar
invasion of Sri Lanka was done with a
Kolis and Warlis. Lying in the vicinity of
motivation to bring the trade with the South-
Sanjay Gandhi National Park and commonly
East Asian countries under his control. One known as the last green lungs of Mumbai, it
of his naval exploits included the conquest was recently in news due to protest over the
of Maldive Islands.” felling of trees for developmental projects.
Which of the following Chola kings is being Which of the following is being described in
referred to in the above passage? the above passage?
(a) Rajendra I (a) Lavasa Hill City
(b) Sharavathy Valley
(b) Rajaraja I
(c) Mangar Bani Forest
(c) Aditya I
(d) Aarey Forest
(d) Rajendra II
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100. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Science and Engineering
Research Board (SERB):
1. It a statutory body established to
supports basic research in emerging
areas of Science & Engineering.
2. One of its major objectives is to achieve
synergy between academic institutions,
research and development laboratories,
and industry.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only

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c
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

b .
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