1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The diabetes drug has feminising effect on male fish.

Statement-II This feminisation effect on male fish is because of endocrine-disrupting chemicals present in drugs.

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

2. With respect to National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), consider the following statements:

1. NaBFID was established under the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2001.
2. It was established to address the long-term infrastructure financing requirements in India.
3. The institution was regulated as well as supervised by the RBI.

How many statements given above are correct?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. Only Potassium metal can float in cold water.
2. Both plant and animal cells are eukaryotic.
3. Renin release by the kidneys helps maintain plasma sodium levels, blood pressure, and blood volume.

How many of the given statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the Gandhi-Irwin Pact:

1. It led to the return of the confiscated properties not yet sold.
2. It led to immediate release of all political prisoners whether convicted for violence or not.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Which of the given literary works describes the detailed machinations of Chanakya against Chandragupta’s enemies?

6. Recently, Hoysala temples have been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site. Which among the following are the features of these temples?

1. These have soapstone structures.
2. The temple at Belur was constructed by King Vishnuvardhana.
3. These temples follow a star-shaped plan or vimana.

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7. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Valley Civilisation:

1. Sindon was the area where cereals were cultivated.
2. Cereals were collected as taxes from peasants.
3. Ploughing of fields was practised in parts of Rajasthan.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements regarding Quasars:

1. It is an extremely active and luminous type of active galactic nucleus.
2. All active galactic nuclei are quasars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. With reference to different types of adaptations, which among the following is an example of physiological adaptation?

10. Which of the following provision of the Constitution came into force from November 26, 1949?

1. Citizenship
2. Elections
3. Fundamental rights
4. Oath of the President

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11. Which of the following is/are advantages of simultaneous election of Look Sabha and State Assemblies?

1. Reduces financial expenditure on election
2. Hampers development work
3. Helps regional parties to gain recognition
4. Reduces administration workload

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12. With respect to the logo for the G20 Summit 2023, consider the following statements:

1. The logo shows the link of the Earth with lotus symbolising India’s pro-planet approach to life.
2. The seven petals of the lotus in the logo represent the universal language of music’s seven notes.
3. The theme name Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam has been drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Mundaka Upanishad.

How many of the given statements is/are correct?

13. Which of the following are the primary producers in the food chains of freshwater ecosystem?

1. Lilies
2. Cyanobacteria
3. Water hyacinths
4. Cattails
5. Fungi

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14. Consider the following statements with respect to Indian polity:

1. Article 1 states ‘India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States’.
2. Under Article 1, territory of India includes, states, union territories, and territories acquired by the Government of India.
3. There was uniformity in the Constituent Assembly with respect to the name of the country.
4. The Indian Federation is the result of an agreement among the states.

How many statements given above is/are correct?

15. Consider the following:

1. Cystic fibrosis
2. Fabry’s disease
3. Endometrial cancer
4. Diabetes in preschool children

How many of the above-mentioned diseases can be included in orphan diseases?

16. These paintings are celebrated for their exquisite portrayal of nature, featuring lush vegetation, diverse flora and fauna, picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, dense jungles, and tranquil water bodies. The depictions of elephants are particularly renowned. These paintings also depict women as petite with distinctive facial features, reflecting the region’s unique cultural and aesthetic sensibilities. The given description refers to

17. Consider the following fundamental rights:

1. Right to fair trial
2. Right to livelihood
3. Right to privacy
4. Right to travel inside the country

How many of the rights given above are included under Article 21?

18. Consider the following pair:

How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

19. Recently ‘Centralised Information Management System (CIMS)’ has been launched by the

20. The value of the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of International Monetary Fund is based on the

1. US dollar
2. Euro
3. Chinese renminbi
4. Russian ruble
5. British pound sterling

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