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1. Consider the following:

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Telangana
  3. Kerala
  4. Rajasthan

How many of the given states are sites under PM MITRA scheme?

2. Har Payment Digital mission was launched on the occasion of the Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023. It was launched by the

3. Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to C-PACE?

  1. It will reduce stress on Registry by keeping them clean.
  2. It was launched by the Ministry of Finance.
  3. It will exclude private companies initially.
  4. It will benefit stakeholders providing them meaningful data.
  5. It will operate through the Registrar of Companies.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. Consider the following events:

  1. Rupee floated on trade account
  2. Part convertibility under a dual exchange rate system
  3. Introduction of exim scrips
  4. Rupee made convertible on current account

Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence in which the Indian economy has undergone the process of convertibility?

5. Which of the following committees recommended the deregulation of the sugar sector?

6. Which of the following activities are related to the brumation process?

  1. Snakes in clusters go dormant.
  2. Wood frog burrowing into mud or leaf litter.
  3. Chipmunk eating a lot to conserve energy.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

7. Consider the following:

  1. Terraforming
  2. Carbon sequestration
  3. Ocean iron fertilisation

How many of the above terms are included in the geo-engineering methods to make environment suitable to human needs?

8. Consider the following statements regarding Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs):

  1. CFCs are used in refrigerants and aerosol propellants.
  2. CFCs do not deplete the ozone layer but do still cause global warming.
  3. CFCs have similar impacts on the central nervous system as produced by alcohol.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

9. Consider the following statements about gene-based vaccines:

  1. They are made up of genes that encode the proteins of the pathogen.
  2. These vaccines can stimulate both humoral and cellular immunity.
  3. The production cost of gene-based vaccines is very high.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

10. The Carrington Event, which occurred in early September 1859, is most closely related to which of the following phenomena?

11. Consider the following statements about dry ice:

  1. It is the solid state of methane and is used for heating purposes.
  2. It has a higher temperature than water ice and leaves no residue.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

12. Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to sunspots?

13. Consider the following:

  1. Development of a low pressure in the south-west India
  2. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific Ocean
  3. Shifting of inter tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) towards equator

How many of the options given above are the reasons for origin of the south-west monsoon in India?

14. Consider the following statements regarding the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA):

  1. It shields our planet from the potent forces of solar wind and cosmic radiation.
  2. It results due to the Earth’s inner Van Allen radiation belt.
  3. It is beneficial for satellites and spacecrafts orbiting the Earth.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

15. Which of the following is/are the main reasons for the Surat Split in 1907?

  1. Lord Minto’s introduction of communalism
  2. Extremists lack of faith in the policies of the Moderates
  3. Formation of the Muslim League

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

16. He was the Diwan of Travancore and earliest to revolt against the British. He was

17. With reference to the consequences of the revolt of 1857, consider the following statements:

  1. Bahadur Shah was exiled to Rangoon.
  2. As per the Queen’s proclamation of 1858, the Indian Civil Service Act of 1861 was passed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

18. Consider the following statements regarding the Tribes Advisory Council:

  1. Its objectives are mentioned in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
  2. It should have at least 30 members with half of its members representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

19. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: President can declare an area a scheduled area.

Statement-II: Governor of a state is mandated to submit a report to the president regarding administration of such areas.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

20. Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled for a person born outside India to become a citizen of India?

21. Consider the following statements regarding the UN Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG):

  1. It was formed in 2000 to address global issues such as food security and energy.
  2. It releases ‘A World of Debt’ report.
  3. India is a member of the champions group of the GCRG.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

22. Which of the following countries has been officially recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the 18th country to successfully eliminate trachoma as a public health concern?

23. Consider the following statements regarding the Kampala Declaration:

  1. It is adopted by 50 African countries to address human mobility and climate change.
  2. It is the first comprehensive, action-oriented framework driven by African member states to address climate-induced migration practically.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

24. Which of the following indicators is the most accurate representation of the well-being of a country’s citizens?

25. Consider the following:

  1. Production of consumption goods
  2. Production of capital goods
  3. Production of services
  4. Buying and selling of equities

How many of the options given above constitute an investment in the economy?

26. Consider the following statements:

  1. The capital-output ratio is influenced by factors such as governance, labour quality, technology, etc.
  2. Economic output rises as the capital-output ratio increases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

27. Consider the following pairs as per the IUCN Red List:

    Species Category
  1. Snow Leopard Threatened                               
  2. Asiatic Lion Vulnerable
  3. Lion-tailed Macaque Critically endangered
  4. Asian Elephant Endangered

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

28. Consider the following statements:

  1. Blue hydrogen is formed from fossil fuels which releases carbon dioxide.
  2. Green hydrogen is powered from solar energy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

29. Consider the following statements regarding dioxin:

  1. It is a class of chlorinated tricyclic ethers that exhibit similar physical and chemical characteristics.
  2. It causes breast cancer in women and reduces sperm count in men.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

30. Consider the following pairs:

    Bone Description
  1. Femur Longest and most robust bone, crucial for thigh structure
  2. Sternum Central palm bone that serves as the rear portion of the palm
  3. Patella Protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

31. Consider the following statements about animal communication mechanisms:

  1. Animals use a combination of body language, sound, and smell for communication.
  2. Volatile chemical compounds known as pheromones are exclusively used for mating purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

32. The sky appears blue during the day because

33. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Indian teak is gregarious or social in its growth.

Statement-II: Teak does not allow other species to grow along with it.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

34. Which of the given international organisations is associated with the calculation of the Earth Overshoot Day?

35. Consider the following statements:

  1. Asthenosphere is the main source of magma.
  2. The core is made up of very heavy material like nickel and iron.
  3. The density of mantle is higher than core.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

36. New India and Commonweal newspapers were started by

37. Consider the following statements:

  1. Anjuman-i-Muhibban-i-Watan was organised by Ajit Singh.
  2. Shyamji Krishnavarma founded the Indian Home Rule Society in London.
  3. The Berlin Committee was set up by Virendranath Chattopadhyay.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

38. Consider the following statement regarding Mahavira’s views:

  1. He rejected the concept of transmission of soul.
  2. He emphasised on the concept of devotion for attaining nirvana.
  3. He placed God above all Jina.

How many of the statements given above are incorrect?

39. Consider the following pairs:

    Term Meaning
  1. Habeas Corpus To have a body
  2. Mandamus Commands a person to perform a public duty
  3. Quo warranto Issued to a lower court to stop proceedings in a case
  4. Prohibition Issued to a lower court quashing a decision or order

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

40. Which of the statements is incorrect with respect to Panchayati Raj institutions?

41. Which of the following are the criteria of disqualification on the grounds of Defection?

  1. Voluntarily giving up his/her membership
  2. Direct disqualification by governor
  3. Nominated member’s joining any political party six months after nomination

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

42. Which of the countries are associated with the launch of the UPI-PayNow Linkage?

43. With respect to Bharat OS, which of the statements is incorrect?

44. Consider the following statements regarding the World Air Quality Index:

  1. It is released by the World Health Organization.
  2. India has been ranked eighth among most polluted countries in 2023 ranking.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

45. Call Before You Dig app, sometimes seen in news, was launched to

46. Consider the following components:

  1. Interest income from reserves held with the central bank for money creation
  2. Interest earned from bank balances maintained with the central bank as interest-free balances to satisfy reserve requirements
  3. Profit earned by the government by printing currency

How many of the components given above are included in ‘Seigniorage’?

47. Consider the following:

  1. To manage the instability of the Rupee
  2. To establish a price range for the Rupee in relation to the Dollar

Which of the reasons given above is/are correct in context of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for getting involved in the foreign exchange market?

48. Which of the following scenarios could be possible in an economy with high savings?

  1. Increased investment
  2. Increased consumption
  3. Increased exports

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

49. Consider the following statements regarding cash management bills:

  1. They are issued by the central government only.
  2. They are used to finance the fiscal deficit.
  3. They can be utilised to manage temporary discrepancies in the government’s cash flow.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

50. Consider the following statements related to ‘ways and means advance’:

  1. Both the central and state governments can use it.
  2. The government has to pay interest on the ways and means advance.
  3. It is used temporarily to balance out differences between money coming in and money going out.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

51. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Fly ash bricks bring relief in global warming.

Statement-II: Fly ash bricks release radon gas, but the emission is only approximately half of that from concrete.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

52. Consider the following statements regarding black carbon:

  1. It is the result of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels.
  2. It is a long-lived carbon which stays in atmosphere for longer times.
  3. It is responsible for accelerating melting of glaciers.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

53. Which of the given organisations is associated with the Global Shield Financing Facility?

54. Consider the following pairs:

    Mangrove type Features          
  1. Red Prop roots
  2. Black Pneumatophores
  3. White No visible aerial root system

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?    

55. Which of the following statements correctly describes heap leaching?

56. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Mitosis ensures that the chromosome count remains consistent across all cells in a multicellular organism.

Statement-II: Mitosis is directly responsible for the formation of reproductive organs in multicellular organisms.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

57. Which of the following most accurately describes the term ‘Reverse Zoonosis’?

58. Consider the following statements:

  1. Multispectral sensors capture between 50 to 100 different spectral bands in each pixel of the images they produce.
  2. Hyperspectral imaging is more sensitive to subtle variations in reflected energy compared to multispectral imaging.
  3. Bat detectors utilise hyperspectral imaging to convert ultrasound frequencies into frequencies that are audible to humans.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

59. Consider the following statements:

  1. Pressurised heavy-water reactors (PHWRs) utilise unenriched uranium as their fuel source.
  2. Heavy water is frequently employed as a bleaching agent in industrial settings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

60. Which one of the following best describes the nature of a neutron star?

61. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The land on the leeward side of mountain ranges which are at right angles to on-shore winds is often dry.

Statement-II: The air on the leeward side is cool.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

62. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Glaciation gives rise to erosional features in the highlands and depositional features on the lowlands.

Statement-II: A glacier fulfils a collective function of eroding, transporting, and depositing.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

63. Consider the following statements:

  1. Coffee plant requires hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
  2. Coffee is propagated by stem cuttings but tea is propagated by seeds only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

64. With reference to the Barchans, consider the following statements:

  1. These are u-shaped dunes usually found standing alone.
  2. These are mostly present in the deserts of Turkestan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

65. Consider the following pairs:

    Type Current
  1. Benguela Cold
  2. Humbolt Cold
  3. Kamchatka Warm
  4. Kuroshio Warm

How many of the pairs given above are incorrectly matched?

66. Consider the following pairs:

    Buddhist Council Under the Patronage of
  1. First Buddhist Council Ajatashatru                           
  2. Third Buddhist Council Kanishka
  3. Fourth Buddhist Council Ashoka                                

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

67. Consider the following statements regarding the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple:

  1. It is a Vesara style temple.
  2. It is the largest and the loftiest monument of Khajuraho.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

68. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Miniature painting is influenced by the Persian style of painting.

Statement-II: Miniature paintings of Rajasthan have stories of Lord Krishna and Radha.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

69. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to Langas and Manganiyars?

70. Consider the following statements regarding Kushanas:

  1. These were nomadic group of people who inhabited territories near Dunhuang.
  2. The Hathigumpha inscription gives testimony of Kushana’s control till the Ganga valley.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

71. He was the most powerful and prominent of all successors of Kanishka I, who ruled for three decades. His coinage included large number of golds, and many copper coins. His coins show an impressive number of images of divinities from the Indic, Iranian, Central Asian, and Hellenistic pantheons. His control over the areas to the west of Kabul is evident from his inscription at Wardak. Several inscriptions of his reign have come from Mathura. He was

72. Consider the following statements regarding the Lower House of Parliament:

  1. The Constitution of India allows for a maximum of 540 members in the House.
  2. The term of the Lok Sabha during emergency can exceed one year till the emergency period ends.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

73. Consider the following pairs:

    Committees  Chairman 
  1. Study Team on the Position of Gram Sabha in Panchayati Raj Movement R.R. Diwakar
  2. Study Team on Nyaya Panchayats G.R. Rajgopaul
  3. Committee on Community Development and Panchayati Raj Daya Choubey     

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

74. Which of the following Articles deals with the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

75. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Central Administrative Tribunal is flexible in approach.

Statement-II: The Central Administrative Tribunal is bound by the principles of natural justice.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

76. Consider the following statements regarding the NIRVIK scheme:

  1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Finance.
  2. It aims to provide high insurance cover to exporters and reduce premium for small exporters.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

77. Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the DHRUV programme?

78. Consider the following:

  1. Reducing property-related disputes and creating accurate land records for rural planning
  2. Providing rural Indian residents with financial security by allowing them to use their property as an asset to borrow money and receive other financial benefits.
  3. Creation of survey infrastructure and the GIS maps.

How many of the above are the objectives of the SWAMITVA scheme?

79. Which of the following schemes mitigates gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various science and technology (S&T) programmes in Indian academic institutions and research and development (R&D) laboratories?

80. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Both governor and president have pardoning power.

Statement-II: Governor can also pardon the death sentence.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

81. Consider the following statements:

  1. A bill introduced and passed by the Rajya Sabha but is still pending in the Lok Sabha lapses with the dissolution of the Look Sabha.
  2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but still needs to be passed by the Lok Sabha lapses with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
  3. A bill passed by both the Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration lapses with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

82. Which of the given Schedules of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions relating to emoluments, allowances, and privileges of the president?

83. Who among the following has the authority to issue currency notes in India?

84. Consider the following:

  1. The ratio of currency to deposits
  2. The ratio of reserves to deposits

Which of the given factors influences the Money Multiplier?

85. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the concept of hidden or disguised unemployment?

86. Which of the following is typically used as an indicator of the ‘openness’ of an economy?

87. Consider the following statements regarding Global Depositary Receipt (GDR):

Statement-I: GDRs can be denominated in different currencies.

Statement-II: The currency used for a GDR may impact its price and the risks associated with the investment.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

88. The term for seasonal movement of people who rear animals in search of new pastures according to changes in seasons is

89. Consider the following statements about thermal imaging technology:

  1. They can detect tiny differences in temperature between objects.
  2. They are strictly black and white.
  3. Thermal imaging devices are effective in spotting overheating in electrical wiring.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

90. Consider the following statements about Recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology:

  1. It allows for the creation of transgenic plants that can exhibit resistance to environmental factors.
  2. In medical applications, rDNA technology has been used for the diagnosis of diseases by creating probes from double-stranded RNA segments.
  3. The industrial applications of rDNA technology involve the development of specialised microorganisms for the cleanup of environmental pollutants.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

91. Consider the following statements:

  1. Augmented reality necessarily requires users to wear specialised eyewear to interact with virtual objects.
  2. Virtual reality creates a completely artificial environment, making it indistinguishable from the real world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

92. Consider the following statements about genetic conditions:

  1. Albinism occurs due to the deficiency of the enzyme tyrosinase.
  2. 5p-syndrome results from an extra piece in chromosome 5.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

93. Consider the following statements:

  1. Loess deposits form in areas near large continental glaciers.
  2. Paleosols reveals a historical record of long-term wind patterns and surface processes.
  3. In India, losses are mostly present in the Kashmir valley.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

94. Which of the given statements correctly describes the term ‘Doab’?

95. Which of the following kings established Vikram Samvat?

96. Consider the following pairs:

     Office Name Nature of Work
  1. Mushrif-i-Mamalik Auditor General
  2. Arid-i-Mamalik Head of Military
  3. Barid-i-Mamalik Head of Intelligence

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

97. With respect to the History of South India, consider the following statements:

  1. The ur looked after the administration of the village.
  2. Nadu were considered as untouchables and lived outside the village boundary.
  3. Pariah were the rich farmers of the village.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

98. Consider the following pairs regarding the World Bank:

    Organisations Functions
  1. International Finance Corporation (IFC) Public sector growth in the least developing countries
  2. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Health insurance for projects in developing countries
  3. International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) International trade dispute resolution

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

99. Consider the following statements regarding the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF):

  1. The IMF’s objective is to foster global monetary cooperation while the World Bank’s mission is to end extreme poverty.
  2. To become a member of the World Bank a country must first join the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
  3. The IMF provides loans to both its member countries and the private sector, whereas the World Bank only provides loans to its member countries.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

100. Consider the following activities:

  1. Operations carried out by Indian embassies and consulates located in foreign countries
  2. Services rendered by Private Foreign Airlines between two separate nations
  3. Economic endeavours undertaken by Indian residents in international waters
  4. Foreign individuals purchasing cinema tickets within India

How many of the above activities are included in the calculation of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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