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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2025 – Test – 4724

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1. Consider the following statements regarding 4. The Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)
Gravitational Waves: requirement under Basel III is designed to:
1. They are ripples in the fabric of space-
(a) ensure that banks maintain sufficient
time.
2. Their presence was first proposed by liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
Einstein in his theory of relativity. (b) strengthen the capital buffers of banks to
3. They permeate the universe at high
absorb potential losses during financial
frequency creating a cosmic hum.
How many statements given above are crises.

correct? (c) promote lending by lowering the capital

(a) Only one
reserve requirements for banks.
(b) Only two
(d) allow banks to increase their asset base
(c) All three
(d) None while maintaining the same level of

capital.
2. Consider the following acid-base indicators:
1. Litmus
2. Red cabbage 5. Consider the following statements regarding

3. Turmeric the role of the parliament in Indian polity:

4. Methyl Orange
1. It negates any possibility of the creation
Which of the above are natural indicators?
of a reserve fund through budget by the
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only rule of lapse and the principle of
(c) 1 and 4 only annuity.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. When exercising constituent powers, it

3. With reference to the Ajivika sect, consider has unlimited powers.

the following statements: 3. The executive has the power of
1. The Ajivika doctrine was highly
delegated legislation where it is free to
deterministic.
2. The Ajivikas practice both asceticism make detailed regulations without

and Ahimsa. parliamentary oversight.

3. The Ajivika sect did not practice
How many statements given above are
discrimination based on caste or class.
correct?
How many of the statements given above are
correct? (a) Only one
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) All three
(d) None (d) None

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6. Consider the following pairs: 9. Consider the following statements regarding
Initiative Objective the Reserve Bank of India’s recent policy
1. Bhavishya : Promoting financial
permitting the opening of rupee accounts
literacy for women
entrepreneurs outside India by Persons Resident Outside

2. Project : Digital empowerment and India (PROIs):

ASMITA ease of living for 1. Indian banks can lend in INR to persons
pensioners resident outside India (PROIs).
3. SEHER : Developing educational
2. Special Non-Resident Rupee (SNRR)
Program books in Indian languages
How many of the above pairs are correctly accounts can be used for foreign direct
matched? investment (FDI).
(a) Only one 3. The policy limits the opening of rupee
(b) Only two
accounts to trade-related activities only.
(c) All three
(d) None Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
7. Which of the following statements is not
(a) 1 only
correct regarding the Right to Education Act,
(b) 2 and 3 only
2009?
(a) The act defines the terms, "child" and (c) 1 and 2 only
"school". (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) The Right to Education Act is applicable
to minority institutions as well.
(c) The Act bans private tuition for all 10. In the context of socio-religious reform
elementary school teachers, whether movements, which one of the following
employed by the government or explains the concept of 'Tawhid' in reform
privately.
movements?
(d) The Act targeted the children who are
Below Poverty Line (BPL). (a) The belief in the oneness of God,
rejecting any form of idolatry or
8. In the context of the Indian judiciary,
polytheism.
consider the following statements:
1. The establishment of regional benches (b) The practice of giving alms to the poor
does not need any constitutional as a religious duty.
amendment. (c) The idea of reincarnation and the cycle
2. The Chief Justice of India has the
of birth and death.
authority to decide on places of regional
benches of the Supreme Court. (d) The promotion of religious pluralism
3. The establishment of regional benches and interfaith dialogue.
requires approval from the President of 11. Which of the following water bodies does
India.
the Kerch Strait connect?
How many of the statements given above are
correct? (a) Black Sea and Aegean Sea
(a) Only one (b) Black Sea and Sea of Azov
(b) Only two
(c) Caspian Sea and Aral Sea
(c) All three
(d) None (d) Sea of Azov and Mediterranean Sea
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12. Consider the following statements regarding 14. Consider the following statements:
the fundamental rights provided under part 1. The Chief Election Commissioner
III of the Indian Constitution:
(CEC) is appointed by the President of
1. The term State mentioned under Part III
India whereas the Other Elections
of the Indian Constitution also includes
the panchayats and municipalities. Commissioners are appointed by the
2. All the fundamental rights mentioned CEC.
under part III are applicable only against 2. The Chief Election Commissioner has a
the arbitrary actions of the state.
security of tenure whereas the Other
3. All the articles provided under part III of
Election Commissioners do not.
the Indian Constitution are self-
executory and they do not require any 3. The salary of the Chief Election
other law to give effect to them. Commissioner is more than the salaries
How many of the statements given above are of the Other Election Commissioners.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Only one
(b) Only two correct?

(c) All three (a) 1 and 2 only

(d) None (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
13. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the recent University Grants Commission’s
regulations for foreign higher educational
institutions (FHEIs) in India: 15. Which of the following statements best
1. FHEIs intending to establish campuses describes the Theory of Multiplier in
in India should have secured a position
economics?
within the top 500 in the overall
(a) It measures the effect of an increase in
category of global rankings, as decided
by the commission from time to time. government spending on the general
2. Foreign universities are required to seek price level in an economy.
prior approval from the commission (b) It demonstrates how an initial injection
before starting any new programme in
of money into the economy leads to a
their campus in India.
chain of consumption and investment,
3. No programmes can be offered in Open
and Distance Learning modes under ultimately magnifying the inflation.
these regulations. (c) It is the ratio of the marginal propensity
Which of the statements given above is/are to consume to the marginal propensity to
correct?
save.
(a) 1 only
(d) It explains the proportionate increase in
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only national income resulting from an initial
(d) 1, 2 and 3 increase in spending.
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16. Consider the following pairs: 19. Which of the following statements best
Fishing Grounds Region describes the Humboldt Engima, seen in the
1. Grand Bank : North-East Atlantic news recently?

2. Doggers Bank : North-West Atlantic (a) It is the slow and steady warming of
Humboldt Current leading to collapse
3. Georges Bank : North East Pacific
around the middle of the century.
How many of the above pairs are correctly
(b) It challenges the assumption that
matched?
biodiversity is highest in regions
(a) Only one receiving maximum solar energy.
(b) Only two (c) It is a way to convert the energy
(c) All three difference between two quantum state of
(d) None a group of atoms into work.
(d) It is a newly identified organelle in
17. Consider the following components: mammalian cells, discovered by
Alexander von Humboldt.
1. Transfers from Government
2. Retained Earnings of Companies
20. Consider the following with regards to the
3. Personal Taxes
Indian Monsoon:
How many of the above are subtracted from 1. Low pressure over the Tibetan Plateau.
National Income to get the Personal 2. High-pressure cell over Madagascar.
Disposable Income (PDI)? 3. Movement of the Westerly Jet Stream
(a) Only one South of the Himalayas.
(b) Only two 4. Movement of the ITCZ North of the
(c) All three Himalayas.
Which of the above events lead to the
(d) None
monsoon in India?
(a) 1 and 2 only
18. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 3 and 4 only
the National Forensic Infrastructure
(c) 1 and 4 only
Enhancement Scheme : (d) 1 and 3 only
1. It seeks to establish Central Forensic
Science Laboratories and National 21. With reference to the history of India,
Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in consider the following pairs:
the country. Mahajanapadas Rivers
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with 1. Kashi : Gomti
equal contribution from the centre and 2. Kosala : Varuna
the states. 3. Anga : Ganga
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the pairs given above are
correct? correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

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22. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) is 24. "A Tamil epic written by the poet Ilango

an important component of PM-AASHA. In Adigal. The story centers around Kannagi",

this context, consider the following a devoted wife whose husband, "Kovalan",
statements: is wrongly accused of stealing the queen’s
1. PDPS provides direct payment of the anklet and is executed. In her grief and
price difference between the MSP and determination, Kannagi proves his innocence
the selling/modal price in the notified and, in her anger, causes the destruction of
market. the city. It is one of the five great Tamil
2. The scheme is applicable exclusively for epics and offers deep insights into ancient
cereals with the primary focus on rice
Tamil society, culture, and moral values".
and wheat.
Which of the following epic is mentioned in
Which of the statements given above is/are
the above passage?
correct?
(a) Silappatikaram
(a) 1 only
(b) Manimekalai
(b) 2 only
(c) Jivaka Cintamani
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Kundalakesi
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

25. Which of the following best explains the

23. Recently, Uttarakhand has become the first
"Paradox of Thrift"?
Indian state to launch a Gross Environment
(a) The theory that a rise in the savings rate
Product Index (GEPI). In this context
of individuals will always lead to an
consider the following pillars:
increase in overall savings in the
1. Air
economy.
2. Soil
(b) The concept that higher savings rates
3. Population density
among individuals can lead to a decrease
4. Forest
in overall economic savings.
5. Water
(c) The belief that increased government
How many of the pillars are given above in
spending during economic downturns
the Gross Environment Product Index?

(a) Only two can reduce individual savings rates.

(b) Only three (d) The idea that increased consumer

(c) Only four spending leads to a decrease in national

(d) All five savings and investment.

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26. Which of the following best describes the 29. Which of the following best describes the
"Preston Curve", which is recently seen in term "Arribada" sometimes seen in the
the news?
news?
(a) A representation of the relationship
(a) Mass migration of whale species
between income inequality and
economic growth measured by GDP. between the equator and the pole in
(b) A graphical representation of the search of food.
relationship between per capita income (b) Mass-nesting events of olive ridley sea
and life expectancy, demonstrating a
turtles, to lay their eggs along limited
nonlinear trend.
stretches of ocean beaches.
(c) A theoretical model illustrating the
diminishing returns of education on (c) The synchronized and sporadic
workforce productivity. production of large amounts of seeds or
(d) A curve highlighting the correlation fruit by certain plant species at irregular
between inflation rates and
intervals, typically occurring every few
unemployment levels in an economy.
years.
27. Which of the statements given above is/are (d) The synchronized production and
correct regarding the Charter Act of 1853? emission of light by living organisms,
1. The Governor-General could veto any such as fireflies, certain types of fungi,
bill of the legislative council.
and marine organisms like
2. The law member became the full
member of the governor-general’s dinoflagellates.
executive council
3. It introduced the system of open 30. With reference to India's demographic
competitive examination for civil trends, consider the following statements:
services in India.
1. India has overtaken China to become the
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. world's most populous country,
(a) 1 and 3 only accounting for 17.71% of the global
(b) 2 only population.
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. According to NFHS-5, India's Total
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Fertility Rate (TFR) is 2.0, which is

28. Consider the following: below the replacement level of 2.1.

1. Mangrove Forests 3. By 2036, India’s dependency ratio is
2. Tropical Forests projected to reach its highest point at
3. Grassland 40%.
4. Estuary
Which of the statements given above is/are
5. Marshland
How many of the above are examples of correct?
ecotone? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Only two (b) 1 only
(b) Only three (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Only four
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) All five
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50. With reference to Global and Indian urban 53. Consider the following statements with
population statistics, consider the following reference to copyrights in India:
statements: 1. Copyrights in India are granted to
1. Globally, 55% of the population resides creative rights as per the Indian Patent
in urban areas. Act of 1970.
2. India has the third largest urban 2. In India, there is no copyright protection
population in the world.
for ideas or procedures.
3. According to the 2011 census, India has
Which of the statements given above is/are
more than 100 million-plus cities.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, and 3
54. Which of the following is/are classified as a
51. Consider the following statements: Maharatna company?
1. The pyramid of biomass is always 1. Rural Electrification Corporation
upright in all the ecosystems. Limited (REC)
2. Pyramid of biomass is usually 2. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
determined by collecting all organisms 3. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
occupying each trophic level separately Corporation Limited
and measuring their dry weight. 4. Steel Authority of India Limited
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 4 only
52. Consider the following statements about the
Royal Commission on Decentralisation 55. Consider the following statements regarding
(1908): Sawai Jai Singh’s astronomical work:
1. 1 It was chaired by Sir Henry William 1. Sawai Jai Singh designed his
Primrose. astronomical instruments of brass
2. 2 It emphasized that village panchayat instead of stone to avoid inaccuracy.
should be entrusted with more powers. 2. The Samrat Yantra at Jaipur is capable
3. 3 It urged the withdrawal of existing of measuring time to an accuracy of two
restrictions in the powers of taxation of seconds.
sub-district boards. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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56. In the context of economics, which of the 59. Consider the following statements regarding
following statements best describes the term “Agency House”:
‘cobweb phenomenon’? 1. Agency House were European
merchants who secured licence from the
(a) It refers to the situation in which private
British Crown to trade in Bengal.
sector is crowded out because of excess
2. Agency Houses also acted as agents to
government expenditure. the East India Company in procuring
(b) It is the impact of government goods from the local market in Bengal.
intervention in stabilising agricultural 3. The commencement of Agency House
prices. resulted in pushing Banian capital from
(c) It refers to the inability of the existing entrepreneurial activities to zamindari
system.
infrastructure in an economy to support
How many statements given above are
the growing needs of people.
correct?
(d) It is related to the cyclical price and (a) Only one
production fluctuations. (b) Only two
(c) All three
57. Consider the following statements about (d) None
ecological traps:
60. Consider the following tree species:
1. An ecological trap occurs when
1. Sandalwood
organisms preferentially choose poor-
2. Teak
quality habitats over high-quality ones 3. Sal
due to misleading environmental cues. 4. Rhododenderon
2. Ecological traps affect only species that 5. Red Sanders
rely on visual cues for habitat selection. How many of the above tree species are
Select the correct answer using the code found only in the Terai region of the
Himalayas?
given below.
(a) Only two
(a) 1 only
(b) Only three
(b) 2 only (c) Only four
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
61. Consider the following:

58. Parbati and Kalisindh, which were recently 1. Burzahom

2. Gufkraal
in the news as part of the Government of
3. Brahmagiri
India's National Perspective Plan (NPP) for
4. Chirand
the interlinking of rivers (ILR), are 5. Koldihwa
tributaries of which of the following river? How many of the above are Neolithic sites?
(a) Yamuna (a) Only two
(b) Chambal (b) Only three
(c) Only four
(c) Ghaggar
(d) All five
(d) Narmada
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62. Consider the following statements with 65. Recently, the International Union for
reference to Radiometric dating: Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) first global
1. It can be used to estimate the age of both mangrove assessment was published. With
organic and inorganic material. reference to this, consider the following
2. Radioisotopes of element having short statements:
half life are used for Radiometric 1. According to the assessment, 50% of all
dating3. Carbon 14 dating method mangrove ecosystems are at risk of
cannot be used to determine age of non- collapse as a result of climate change
living things like rocks. and sea level rise.
How many of the statements given above 2. Among all the assessed mangroves, it
is/are correct? marks only the mangroves along the
(a) Only one South India Coasts, especially the east
(b) Only two coast covering Tamil Nadu, as critically
(c) All three endangered.
(d) None Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
63. With reference to the Delhi Sultanate, (a) 1 only
consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. Iqta land was directly under the control (c) Both 1 and 2
of the Sultans. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Ariz-i-Mamalik headed the revenue
department in the administration. 66. Which of the following elements is a
3. Muhammad bin Tughluq gave takkavi metalloid, exhibiting properties of both
loans to farmers for cultivation. metals and non-metals?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Sodium
correct? (b) Silicon
(a) 3 only (c) Chlorine
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Sulfur
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 67. In the context of economy, tax expenditure is
best defined as

64. Which of the following statements is correct (a) The opportunity cost of taxing at

about Sturgeon? concessional rates or tax exemptions

(a) It is a species of endangered ancient fish. (b) The cost borne to pay the salaries of the

(b) It is a species of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. tax officials in a country

(c) It is a species of monkey only found in (c) The expenditure incurred by firms for

the Western Ghats. tax and administrative compliance.

(d) It is a new plant species discovered from (d) The reduction in the savings due to high

the North Eastern India. direct tax rates in an economy

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68. Consider the following statements: 70. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Parliamentary authorization for 1. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have
payments from the Public Account of India their own Ethics Committee.
is not required.
2. The Ethics Committee can take up only
Statement-II: Public Account funds do not
cases of misconduct that involve
belong to the Government and have to be
Members of Parliament.
paid back.
3. Any person or member may make a
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements? complaint relating to unethical conduct

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are of a member to the committee.

correct and Statement-II is the correct How many of the statements given above are
explanation for Statement-I. correct?
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (a) Only one
correct and Statement-II is not the (b) Only two
correct explanation for Statement-I.
(c) All three
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(d) None
incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-II
is correct. 71. Consider the following statements regarding
the Green Credit Program (GCP):
69. Consider the following statements with 1. It is an innovative market-based
reference to electoral expenditure in India: mechanism designed to incentivize
1. The expenditure is calculated from the voluntary environmental actions across
date of announcement of election until diverse sectors.
the election procedure completes.
2. Under GCP, NABARD will develop a
2. When the election code is in force, the
green credit registry to facilitate buying
contesting candidates, agents, party
and selling of green credit.
cadre should not carry more than
3. Unlike the carbon markets, which are
₹50,000 in cash and ₹1 lakh worth of
material. more focused on industry and

3. Travel Expenditure of star campaigners corporations, the green credit program

of political parties is also accounted for can benefit individuals and communities
in overall electoral expenditure of as well.
candidates. How many of the above statements are
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) All three
(d) None (d) None

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72. This social reformer played a significant role 74. Consider the following statements with

in the Social Conference Movement, reference to the Man and the Biosphere

advocating for widow remarriage and social (MAB) Programme:

reforms, and was actively associated with 1. The MAB Programme was launched in

the Prarthana Samaj to promote monotheism 1971 by the United Nations

and social equality. He was a founding Development Programme (UNDP) to

member of the Indian National Congress and promote sustainable development.

2. Biosphere reserves include areas without

contributed to the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha.
any human activity, ensuring the purest
Additionally, he served as a judge of the
form of conservation.
Bombay High Court and a member of the
3. In India, the state government prepares
Bombay Legislative Council.
the Management Action Plan which is
Whom among the following personalities is
approved and monitored by the central
being described in the above passage?
MAB Committee.
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Mahadev Govind Ranade
correct?
(c) Atmaram Pandurang
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Keshav Chandra Sen
(b) 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3
73. In the context of early Indian Medieval
(d) None
history, consider the following statements:

1. Gujara-Pratihara rulers introduced 75. Consider the following:

Tibetan Buddhism to India. 1. State finances are not viable.
2. Sanskrit scholar, Rajshekhar lived in the 2. A sparsely populated area.
court of Pala rulers. 3. The existence of a sizable tribe.
3. Amoghavarsha a Rashtrakuta ruler, 4. Hilly and challenging terrain.

wrote the first Kannada book on poetics. Which of the conditions given above is a

How many of the statements given above are criterion to give the status of "Special

correct? Category" to a state?

(a) Only one (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) Only two (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) All three (c) 3 and 4 only

(d) None (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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76. Consider the following statements: 78. Consider the following statements regarding

Statement I: Heavy water (D₂O) is used as a the Cost Inflation Index (CII):

moderator in nuclear reactors. 1. The National Statistical Office is

Statement II: Heavy water slows down fast responsible for notifying the Cost

neutrons. Inflation Index.

Which one of the following is correct in 2. The CII helps in determining the tax

respect of the above statements? liability on the sale of long-term capital

assets.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
3. The CII is updated on a monthly basis to
correct and Statement-II is the correct
reflect the latest inflation rates.
explanation for Statement-I.
How many of the statements given above are
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct?
correct and Statement-II is not the
(a) Only one
correct explanation for Statement-I.
(b) Only two
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(c) All three
incorrect.
(d) None
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II

is correct.
79. Consider the following statements regarding

CPI (Consumer Price Index):

77. Which of the following are the consequences
1. CPI (Rural, Urban, and Combined) is
of light pollution? published at both all-India and state-wise
1. Disruption of circadian rhythms in levels.
humans and animals. 2. The number of items considered is
2. Increased energy consumption and higher in the urban basket than in the
greenhouse gas emissions. rural basket.
3. Promotion of stargazing and astronomy 3. The base year for CPI has been changed

activities. from 2010 to 2012.

Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above are

given below. correct?

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

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

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only

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

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80. With reference to Attorney General of India 83. Consider the following statements regarding
(AGI), consider the following statements: the concept of citizenship in India:
1. Attorney General of India is the whole 1. Indian citizens holding citizenship of
time counsel of Government of India. another country simultaneously are
2. As per the Constitution of India, it is the considered dual citizens under Indian
AGI’s responsibility to provide legal law.
advice to the Government of India. 2. Persons of Indian origin (PIOs) are
eligible for dual citizenship in India.
3. He/She can not offer his advice to any
Which of the statements given above is/are
ministry or departments of Government
correct?
of India on its own initiative.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 84. Consider the following pairs:
(d) 2 and 3 only Folk dance State
1. Mayur Charkula : Uttar Pradesh
81. Consider the following pairs: 2. Gotipua : Odisha
Maratha official Function 3. Hojagiri Dance : Tripura
1. Sar-i-nabuat : Arm affairs How many of the pairs given above are
correctly matched?
2. Shurunavis : Responsible for
(a) Only one
intelligence
(b) Only two
3. Dabir : Foreign Minister
(c) All three
How many of the above pairs are correctly (d) None
matched?
(a) Only one pair 85. Consider the following statements:
(b) Only two pairs Statement I: The Constitution states that
(c) All three pairs executive powers of the centre are superior
(d) None of the pairs to the executive powers of the States.
Statement II: In case of conflict between
82. These winds originate out of low-pressure central and state laws on a subject in the
storms in the Mediterranean. These travel Concurrent List, the central law prevails.
along the subtropical jet and are mainly Which one of the following is correct in
responsible for winter rains in North-India respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
including Delhi. They hence play a role in
correct and Statement-II is the correct
intensifying the cold-wave in northern India,
explanation for Statement-I
but at the same time, are important for the
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Rabi crop.
correct and Statement-II is not the
The above paragraph best describes which of
correct explanation for Statement-I
the following phenomena?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(a) Retreating Monsoon incorrect
(b) El Nino Southern Oscillation (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(c) Madden Julian oscillation is correct
(d) Western Disturbances
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86. Consider the following statements about 89. Among the following national parks, which
trans-fats: one has four feline species of big cats
1. They are healthier than unsaturated fats.
namely the Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard,
2. They are artificially prepared by partial
hydrogenation of fats. and Clouded Leopard?

3. Trans-fats increase the shelf life of the (a) Kaziranga National Park
products prepared from them. (b) Namdapha National Park
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Rajaji National Park
correct?
(d) Periyar National Park
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only 90. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the Index of Industrial Production (IIP):
1. It is published by the office of Economic
87. With reference to the Indian National Army
(INA), consider the following statements: Advisor, Ministry of Industry.
1. INA was initially formed by Mohan 2. It includes three sub-sectors which are
Singh from prisoners of war (POWs). mining, construction and electricity.
2. It included an all-women regiment called
3. It is published on a monthly basis.
the Rani of Jhansi Regiment.
How many of the above statements given
3. Its headquarters was located in Rangoon.
How many of the statements given above are above are correct?
correct? (a) Only one
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) All three
(d) None (d) None

88. How many of the following is not a 91. Consider the following statements:
characteristic of Odisha temple architecture?
1. The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8
1. The temples typically have a curvilinear
states in India.
shikhara.
2. The ground plan is usually circular or 2. The Western Ghats pass through 6 states
oval in shape. in India.
3. Temples are often adorned with intricate 3. The Indian Standard Meridian passes
carvings and sculptures.
through 5 states in India.
4. The assembly hall is known as
Jagamohana. How many of the above statements are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) Only three (c) All three

(d) All four (d) None

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92. With reference to the Protection of Plant 95. Which of the following features/events are
Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Act,
associated with the Quit India Movement?
2001, consider the following statements:
1. The Protection of Plant Varieties and 1. Leaderless movement
Farmers' Rights Authority has been 2. Parallel governments established in
established under the provisions of the
PPVFR Act. several regions
2. It denies the farmers the freedom to 3. Emergence of underground radical
reuse farm-saved seeds and exchange
activities
them with their neighbours.
3. It recognized farmers as plant breeders 4. Widespread participation of workers led
and allowed them to register their seed
by CPI
varieties.
How many statements given above are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) All three (b) 2 and 4 only
(d) None
(c) 1 and 3 only

93. With reference to millet production in India, (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

consider the following statements:
1. India is the largest producer of millet in
the world, contributing 20% of the 96. Consider the following statements regarding
global production. the United Nations Forum on Forests
2. The average millet yield in India is
(UNFF):
higher than the global average.
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It is an intergovernmental body that
correct?
addresses forest-related challenges
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only worldwide.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. It works under the umbrella of the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
United Nations Environment Programme
94. Which global initiative, coordinated by (UNEP).
organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, Gavi,
3. It has a legally binding instrument to
the Vaccine Alliance, and the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation, along with the promote sustainable forest management.
Immunization Agenda 2030 and other health
Which of the statements given above is/are
partners, aims to counteract the declines in
childhood vaccinations caused by the correct?
COVID-19 pandemic? (a) 1 only
(a) The Global Vaccine Initiative (GAVI)
(b) The Immunization Action Plan (IAP) (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Ayushamaan Bharat (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) The Childhood Immunization Program
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(CIP)
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97. With reference to critical minerals, consider 99. Consider the following statements with
the following statements: reference to vector-borne disease caused by
1. The Government of India has identified mosquitoes:
a list of 25 critical minerals for the 1. There are no vaccines available for
country. diseases such as malaria and
2. They are classified on the basis of their chikungunya.
economic importance and supply-chain 2. A person can be infected with Zika only
risks. by mosquito bite and no human to
3. Silicon and Graphite are examples of human transfer of Zika is possible.
critical minerals. 3. Both Zika and chikungunya are caused
Which of the statements given above is/are by the same type of Mosquito.
not correct? How many of the statements given above are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only one
(c) 1 and 2 only (b) Only two
(d) 3 only (c) All three
(d) None
98. Consider the following statements regarding
Kautilya’s Arthashashtra: 100. Which of the following correctly describes
1. It provides an extensive view of the the objective of recently constituted Sanjay
nature and polity of the Mauryan Agrawal Committee?
Empire. (a) To propose reforms in electoral voting to
2. The book contains a reference to the prevent incidents of booth capturing.
Ajivika sect. (b) To enhance the effectiveness and
3. It held that slavery was a recognized transparency of the Minimum Support
institution during the Murayan rule. Price (MSP).
How many of the statements given above are (c) To examine the feasibility of
correct? implementing one nation one election in
(a) Only one India.
(b) Only two (d) To recommend measures for electrifying
(c) All three transportation in India to achieve India's
(d) None net carbon neutrality goal.

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