ie Consider the following statements : Statement-I: ‘The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by 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 respect of the above statements ? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect (d) Statement-l is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct 2. Consider the following statements : ‘Statement: ‘Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is 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 of the above statements ? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (©) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect (@) Statement-t is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct KSPC-P-GSPO (3-A) Consider the following 1. Pyroclastic debris 2. Ash and dust 8. Nitrogen compounds 4, Sulphur compounds How many of the above are products of voleanic eruptions ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) Only three (@) All four Which of the following is/are correct inferencefinferences from isothermal maps in the month of January ? 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 : (a) lonly (b) only (© Both 1and2 (@ Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following countries are welll known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world ? (a) Algeria and Moroceo (b) Botswana and Namibia (©) Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana (@) Madagascar and Mozambique6. With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct ? (a) Ghaghara ~ Gomati—_Gandak ~ Kosi (6) Gomati- Ghaghara ~ Gandak~ Kosi (©) Ghaghara — Gomati — Kosi — Gandak (@) Gomati—_Ghaghara — Kosi ~Gandak 7. — Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks, Statement- Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution. Statement-III : Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ? (a) Both Statement-II and Statement-IIl are correct and both of them explain Statement-I () Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I (c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I (@) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct 8. Consider the following countries : 1. Finland 2. Germany 3. Norway 4. Russia How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) Only three @ Allfour KSPC-P-GSPO (5- 9. — Consider the following information : Waterfall |Region River [1 [Dhuandhar [Malwa [Narmada 2. |Hundra. (Chota |Subarnarekha Nagpur ‘3. |Gersoppa | Western |Netravati Ghats In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) All three (@_ None 10. Consider the following information : Region |Name of the |Type of mountain —_| mountain range 1. |Central | Vosges Fold mountain Asia 2.|Europe | Alps Block mountain 3.|North | Appalachians |Fold mountain America 4.|South [Andes Fold mountain America In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) Only three (@) All four A)11. Consider the following airports : 1. Donyi Polo Airport 2. Kushinagar International Airport 3. Vijayawada International Airport In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects ? (@) Land 2only (b) 2and3 only (© land 3 only @ = 1,2and3 12, With reference to “water vapour”, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1 isa the amount of which decreases with altitude. 2. Its percentage is maximum at the poles. Select the answer using the code given below : (a) 1only () 2only (c) Both 1and2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 13. Consider the following description : 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low. 2. tation occurs throughout the year. 8. Precipitation varies between 50 cm — 250 cm. What is this type of climate ? (a) Equatorial climate (b) China type climate (©) Humid subtropical climate (d) Marine West coast climate KSPC-P-GSPO (ce 14, 15. 16. A) 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 at the equator. Select the answer using the code given below : (a) lonly (b) only (©) Both Land 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours? 1. Equator 2, Tropic of Cancer 8. Tropic of Capricorn 4. Arctic Circle Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) Lonly (b) 2only (® 3and4 (@) 2and4 One of the following regions has the world’s largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert detrimental effect on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes that region ? (a) Amazon Basin (b) (©) Kikori Basin (@) Riode la Plata Basin Congo Basin17. With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are sed in making many consumer products, consider the following statements : 1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging material: 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 ? (a) 1and2only (b) 2and3 only (c) land 3 only (@) 1,2and3 18. 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 ? (a) Only two (b) Only three (© Only four @ Allfive KSPC-P-GSPO 19. (9-A) Consider the following plants : 1. Groundnut 2. Horse-gram 3. Soybean How many of the above belong to the pea family ? (a) Onlyone (b) Only two (© Allthree (@) None Consider the following statements : 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 ? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II_ explains Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does explain Statement-I not © Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect, (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct21. KSPC-P-GSPO ‘The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater” are : (a) Birds (b) Fish (©) Insects (@) Reptiles Consider the following statements : Statement-I: ‘Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of 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 ? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (©) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect (@ Statement-l is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct Consider the following pairs : Animal found in its Gentry natural habitat 1, |Brazil Indri 2, [Indonesia Elke 3.|Madagascar [Bonobo How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) Allthree (@) None 24. (11-A) Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization : 1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations. 2, World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. 3. The main focus of its function is 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 ? (a) 2only (b) 3only (© 1and2 @ = 2and3 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 territory by scent marking. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land 2only (6) 2and 3 only (© Land 3 only (@) 1,2and326. 27. KSPC-P-GSPO Which one of the following is the correct description of “100 Million Farmers” ? (a) It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience. (b) It is an international alliance and a network of individuals and farming organisations interested in supporting and strengthening the development of the organic animal husbandry. (©) It is a digital platform fully integrated with serviee providers and built on blockchain that lets buyers, sellers and third parties trade fertilizers quickly and securely. (a) It is a platform with the mission of ‘encouraging the farmers to form Farmer Product Organisations or Agribusiness Consortiums, thus facilitating the access to global open markets to sell their products. 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” ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) Only three (@) All four (13-A) 28, 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 ? () Fig (b) Mahua (©) Sandalwood (a) Silk cotton Consider the following : 1. Butterflies 2. Fish 3. Frogs How many of the above have poisonous species among them ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) Allthree (@) None Consider the following : 1. Cashew 2 Papaya 3. Red sanders How many of the above trees are actually native to India ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (© All three (d) None37. 40. KSPC-P-GSPO 3. Prafefar #8 feat aegiaeli ar sett ata a? 1. Of F Peiia steht fetter 2. Fe aaTRE wef 3. Stefi Cres ar fe ta fee me ge ar ve a a se BARC : (@) Faa1 ) Fae 13th 2 (© Faa2ar3 @ 129R3 fraferfian #8 staan aggisn grr anfera Fae Ba selage ated & freer aren frataas act ‘west 8? 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Praferfiad wer fran aifire : 1 ara 4, fear facta éaftat aed Read da ft ve-fft auritse afer feet lam Sar Tat & | 2 ura 4, faeet dana fae aca afergferit (G-Secs) % aren aa waa € | 3. aa 4, Sat aR (Ries Uae) seit fare gag carte ta (fen caewitl) War a wea & | ‘sages wari i a atean/ata a a B/E? (@) Faria 2 ) Faa3 © 12 aR3 @ Fae 23h 381. With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements : 1. RTGs are miniature fission reactors. 2. RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts. RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) land 2only (b) 2and 3 only (© land only (@) 1,2and3 82. 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 ? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-I are correct and Statement-II_ explains Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (©) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect (@) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct KSPC-P-GSPO 34. 35. (15-A) Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow ? (a) Nitric oxide (b) Nitrous oxide (©) Nitrogen dioxide (@) Nitrogen pentoxide Consider the following activities : 1. Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft 2. Monitoring of precipitation 3, Tracking the migration of animals In how many of the above activities can the radars be used ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) Allthree (d) None Consider the following aircraft : 1. Rafael 2. MiG-29 3. Tejas MK-1 How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft ? 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KSPC-P-GSPO Consider the following statements : Statement-1: If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment. Statement-II : ‘The USA Government debt is 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 ? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II ‘is correct () @) Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders. ‘Statement-II The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does explain Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect Statement-] is correct not @ is incorrect, but Statement-II 53. (23-A) Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee 1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBD in alignment with its monetary policy. 2. It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet. 3. Itis insured against inflation by its very design. 4. It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land 2only (b) Land 3only (c) 2and4only @ = 1,2and4 With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets ? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. ‘Tathagata Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) only (b) 2andSonly (© 1,2and3 (@ None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha51. KSPC-P-GSPO frafefan seri a fran Fife: PTTL: af gee Ta orate (USA) aA FET aH arn @, at us dae sive & ere ya wer weer & fre Srey gat ar sein ae ae TEA | Pe > USA Bear #1 ae ats a (ad) oeeafeat ae wate vat 2, afm Sect acer & favae a aafiis 8 1 ai ae & day 9, fofefed Fa alia wa 2? @) wr ok ar di wt & a PIL, FeAl cae Brat & war sit ser ahi ae &, fig FOL, HEL A caren FeF eT F (© Fer ae @, fog Her ae ae @) wer ae ae @, fag aera a ) Prefered seri x fran sifie : PILL: amie SUR ae saReMeTST Hea surat ye (fewree) a Sifts ar 2 | PIF : amafes aor ua faa uftvesaa fate a wat 2, fea em rae (ShfSe crea) aeI At Ba | wigan we} dig §, feats Ha wie a8? @ wr ak we di wt & an BOLL, BLA Care arate wri sit aa ahi adi @, fag SRI, HLA ae weF Hae (©) Fer ae 8, fg wer ae vate () @) Har we aa 2, fog wera e 53. (22-A) fefieer om % dein H freafafsr aenit a fran fifi : 1. ae area Rese da (BD gre ore sie aif & ages one At ng oficm (atata) are 1 2 4@ RBIS gaa (aaa vie) we daa waa fears en 2 3. 58 a feo a At arehita & fez ‘aiarga @ | 4 7e after ds ag sik aad & fae waa 54 a oftadtia 2 | audea aerii i a ata wah Be? (a) Farah e ) aa 13h 3 (© Far 2a 4 @) 1,2 34 st ant & del, ton az at ae: frafefiad 4 8 fea soni @ ar aren at? 1 Fea 2. area 3. dare 8 fee a ge ae er a a Se ARC : (a) Far >) Fam 2a 3 © 123R3 age a aig oh stem gg & sea al t @55. Consider the following information 57. With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the _following |Archaeological | State Description statements : Site 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of 1.|Chandraketugarh|Odisha ‘| Trading revenue collection, the peasants were larittown’ exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities. 2./Inamgaon Maharashtral Chaleolithic ee 2, Under the Permanent Settlement in 3 Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his pee eee” revenues to the state, on or before the pie. fixed date, he would be removed from .|Salihundam {Andhra _—_{Rock-cut his Zamindari Pradesh [cave Which of the statements given above is/are shrines correct ? In which of the above rows is the given (a) lonly information correctly matched ? (b) 2only (a) land2 (c) Both 1and2 i) sana (@) Neither 1 nor 2 (© Sand4 (@) Land 58. Consider the following statements : 1, There are no parables in Upanishads. Who of the following rulers of medieval India 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than gave permission to the Portuguese to build a the Puranas. fort at Bhatkal ? Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) Krishnadevaraya (a) 1only (b) Narasimha Saluva (b) 2only (©) Muhammad Shah III @. Raiess (@) Yusuf Adil Shah (@ Neither 1 nor 2 KSPC-P-GSPO (25-A)59. Consider the following statements : 61. Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over ? (a) ©. Rajagopalachari (b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (©) T.T. Krishnamachari (@) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha 1. India is a member of the International Grains Council. 2. A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for fee 62. With reference to the Government of India exporting or importing rice and wheat. Act, 1935, consider the following statements : 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union Which of the statements given above is/are of the British Indian Provinces and correct? Princely States. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept (a) 1only under the control of the federal legislature. (b) 2only Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1only ) Both 1and2 — ©) 2only (©) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 63. Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ? (a) Kavyalankara (b) Natyashastra (©) Madhyama-vyayoga 60. Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage nee @ Mahabhashya My sicanioakiee 64. Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the i! fourth century AD, was the author of a ©) Durga puja commentary on : (a) Prajnaparamita Sutra (©) Garba dance 4) “ines (© Sarvastivada Vinaya (@) Kumbh mela @) Lalitavistara KSPC-P-GSPO (27-A)65. Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO : 1, Shantiniketan 2 Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas 4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya How many of the above properties were included in 2023 ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (©) Only three (@) All four 66. 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 : (a) land 2only (b) 2and 3 only (© and 3 only @ 1,2and3 KSPC-P-GSPO (29 67. SA) Consider the following countries : 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. — South Korea 5. South Africa Which of the above countries are frequently ‘mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population ? (a) 1,2and4 () 1,3and6 (© 2and4only (d) 3.and5only Which of the following statements are correct in respect 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. 4, Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha. Select the answer using the code given below : (a) land 2only (>) 2and3 only (©) 1,2and3 (@) 1,8and469. Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces ? [Army [Airforce [Navy 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 : (@) land4 (b) lands (© 2,Sand4 (@ 3only 70. The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC ‘Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members ? 1. Governor of the Constituent State 2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State 3. ‘Three Members to be nominated by the President of India 4, The Home Minister of India Select the correct: answer using the code given below: (a) 1,2and 3 only (6) 1,8and4only (© 2and 4 only @ = 1,2,3and4 KSPC-P-GSPO n. (31-A) How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023 ? (a) One (») Two (©) Three @ Four ‘The Constitution (71 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 : (a) 1,2and3 (b) 1,2and4 (©) 1,8and4 @) 2,3and4 Consider the following pairs : Party its Leader 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 are correctly matched ? (a) Only one (b) Only two () Only three @) ~All four“. 75. 76. KSPC-P-GSPO Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India ? 1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution. 2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution. 3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below : (a) Land 2only (>) 2andSonly (©) Land 8 only (@) 1,2and3 Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India ? (a) Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List. () Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List. (c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List. (d) Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List. ‘Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy ? (@) (b) © @ Article 15 Article 16 Article 19 Article 21 (33 ae 7B. -A) ‘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 three Service Chiefs 3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1,2and3 (&) Land 2only (© 2and3 only (@ Land 3only Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called : (a) Operation Sankalp (b) Operation Maitri (©) Operation Sadbhavana (@) Operation Madad