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DAY – 21 (InstaTest-21)
1. Bureau of Energy Efficiency star
labeling is applied to which of the
following appliances?
1. Ballast
2. Domestic Gas Stove
3. Distribution Transformer
4. Agricultural Pumpset
Select the correct answer using the code
given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Consider the following statements
regarding Mission Innovation (MI)
1. Mission Innovation (MI) is a
global initiative of 24 countries
and the European Commission.
2. MI was announced at COP21,
2015 and India is a member to
this initiative.
3. Its aim is to reinvigorate and
accelerate global clean energy
innovation with the objective to
make clean energy widely
affordable.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements
regarding World Travel and Tourism
Council (WTTC)
1. WTTC works to raise
awareness of Travel and
Tourism as one of the world’s
largest economic sectors
2. It is an intergovernmental
organization representing the
Travel and Tourism sector
globally.
3. Its members include CEOs,
Chairpersons and Presidents of
the world’s leading Travel and
Tourism companies.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Which of the following methods is/are
used to effectively manage solid waste
management?
1. Incineration
2. Gasification
3. Pyrolysis
4. Biomethanation
Select the correct answer using the code
given below
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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5. Consider the following statements
regarding The Australia Group (AG)
1. It is a legally binding forum of
countries which, through the
harmonization of export
controls, seeks to ensure that
exports do not contribute to the
development of chemical or
biological weapons.
2. All states participating in the
Australia Group are parties to
the Chemical Weapons
Convention (CWC) and the
Biological Weapons
Convention (BWC).
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. Global Social Mobility Report is
released by
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) World Tourism Organization
(c) World Bank
(d) International Organization for
Migration (IOM)
7. Consider the following statements
regarding National Agricultural Higher
Education Project (NAHEP)
1. It is launched by NITI Ayog to
attract talent and strengthen
higher agricultural education in
the country
2. It aims to support participating
agricultural universities and
ICAR in providing more
relevant and higher quality
education to Agricultural
University students.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Disinvestment in a public sector
undertaking’s is approved by which of
the following organisation/body?
(a) Parliament
(b) Cabinet Committee on
Economic Affairs
(c) NITI Ayog
(d) None of the above
9. Consider the following statements
regarding Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-
Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
1. It is an old age pension scheme
for all land holding Small and
Marginal Farmers (SMFs) in
the country.
2. It is a voluntary and
contributory pension scheme
for the entry age group of 18 to
40 years.
3. The spouse is also eligible to get
a separate pension of Rs.3000/-
without making separate
contributions to the Fund.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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10. Consider the following statements
regarding National Bench of the Goods
and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal
1. It is a quasi-judicial body
2. It is the forum of second appeal
in GST lawsand the first
common forum of dispute
resolution between Centre and
States.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
11. Consider the following statements
regarding SANKALP
1. It is an outcome-oriented
central sector scheme of
Ministry of Skill Development
& Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
2. It focuses on the overall skilling
ecosystem covering both
Central & State agencies and
implements the mandate of the
National Skill Development
Mission.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
12. NetSCoFAN is an initiative for
(a) Reduce post-harvest loss.
(b) Improve productivity in
fisheries sector
(c) Export of processed foods
(d) Food safety
13. Consider the following statements
regarding Outer Space Treaty
1. It bars states party to the treaty
from placing weapons of mass
destruction in orbit of Earth,
installing them on the Moon or
any other celestial body.
2. The treaty prohibits the
placement of conventional
weapons in orbit.
3. India is party to the convention.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
14. Consider the following statements
regarding TechSagar
1. It is a national repository of
India’s cyber tech capabilities.
2. It was launched by National
Informatics Centre.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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15. ‘SWISS Challenge Model’, often in
news, is
(a) One of the method of awarding
government contracts to private
players.
(b) Operation to uncover black
money from Switzerland.
(c) Challenge to clean corrupt
practices in taxation system in
India
(d) None of the above
16. Consider the following statements
regarding Exchange Traded Funds
(ETFs)
1. These are listed and traded in
the stock exchange like shares.
2. It contains different types of
investments including stocks,
commodities, or bonds.
3. ETF is managed by the investor
himself unless deputed.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
17. Consider the following statements
regarding National Service Scheme
(NSS)
1. NSS is an extension dimension
to the higher education system
to orient the student youth to
community service while they
are studying in educational
institutions.
2. It is being implemented by the
Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
18. Project SU.RE is a commitment in
(a) Solar energy
(b) Apparel industry
(c) Electronic products
(d) Unorganized sector
19. Consider the following statements
regarding Surakshit Matritva
Aashwasan
1. It aims to provide dignified and
quality health care at no cost to
every woman and newborn
visiting a public health facility.
2. Under the scheme, all pregnant
women, newborns and mothers
up to 6 months of delivery will
be able to avail free health care
services.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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20. Consider the following statements
regarding National e-Vidhan
Application (NeVA) Project
1. It is a Mission Mode Project
(MMP) under the Digital India
Programme.
2. Ministry of Parliamentary
Affairs (MoPA) is the Nodal
Ministry for its implementation
in all the States/UTs with
Legislatures.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
21. Consider the following statements
regarding Central Vigilance
Commission (CVC)
1. The Commission was set up on
the recommendation of the
K.Santhanam Committee
2. Term of the central vigilance
commissioner is 5 years or 60
years, whichever is earlier.
3. It submits its report to the
President of India.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
22. Consider the following statements
regarding Rashtriya Sanskriti
Mahotsav
1. It was organized by Ministry of
Human Resource Development
under the Ek Bharat Shrestha
Bharat initiative.
2. It was organized to showcase
the rich cultural heritage of the
Country in all its rich and varied
dimensions.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
23. Consider the following statements
regarding District Mineral Foundation
1. These are non-statutory bodies
set by the executive resolution.
2. Each District Mineral
Foundation is established by
the Central government by
notification.
3. The Pradhan Mantri Khanij
Kshetra Kalyan Yojana uses the
funds generated by the District
Mineral Foundations.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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24. Consider the following statements
regarding Samudrayaan project
1. It is a pilot project of the
Ministry of Earth Sciences for
deep ocean mining for rare
minerals.
2. The project has been
undertaken by the National
Institute of Ocean Technology
(NIOT).
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
25. Consider the following statements
regarding National Health Systems
Resource Centre (NHSRC)
1. It is a five member governing
body.
2. It has been set up under the
National Rural Health Mission
(NRHM)
3. It aims to assist in policy and
strategy development in the
provision and mobilization of
technical assistance to the states
and centre.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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26. Sepahijala wildlife sanctuary, sometime
seen in the news, is located in which of
the following state?
(a) Assam
(b) Tripura
(c) West Bengal
(d) Sikkim
27. Oslo accords, often seen in the news, is
related to
(a) Reduction of Ozone depleting
gases
(b) Refugee crisis
(c) Israeli-Palestinian Peace plan
(d) Syrian civil war
28. Consider the following statements
regarding East Asia Summit
1. It is an initiative of ASEAN and
is based on the premise of the
centrality of ASEAN.
2. It is a forum for strategic
dialogue and cooperation on
political, security and economic
issues.
3. India has been participating in
the EAS since its very inception
in 2005.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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29. Consider the following statements
regarding Web- Wonder Women
Campaign
1. It is a campaign launched by
CARE India
2. It aims to provide assistance to
underprivileged women & girls
in rural areas.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
30. Consider the following statements
regarding European Union
1. The EU and European
citizenship were established
when the Maastricht Treaty
came into force.
2. The United Kingdom became
the first member state ever to
leave the EU.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
31. Consider the following statements
regarding International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA)
1. The Agency works to promote
the safe, secure and peaceful use
of nuclear technologies.
2. It is an organ of the United
Nations and reports to both the
United Nations General
Assembly and Security
Council.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
32. Consider the following statements
regarding Mycobacterium Indicus
Pranii (MIP)
1. It is an indigenous vaccine for
multi-drug resistance
Tuberculosis
2. It was developed by the
National Institute of
Immunology, New Delhi
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
33. Consider the following statements
regarding Stockholm International
Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
1. It is an intergovernmental
organization based in
Stockholm.
2. The institute is dedicated to
research into conflict,
armaments, arms control and
disarmament.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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34. Consider the following statements
regarding Asian Development Bank
(ADB)
1. The bank was proposed by
China and based in Beijing.
2. It has more than hundred (100)
approved members.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
35. Consider the following statements
regarding the Land for Life Programme
1. The Land for Life Programme
was launched at the tenth
United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification
Conference of the Parties (CoP
10)
2. It is involved in a variety of
awareness-raising and
knowledge support activities to
provide information and
sensitize the public about the
importance of land for their life.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
36. Consider the following statements
regarding SUTRA PIC initiative
1. The programme was launched
by Ministry of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and
Dairying.
2. It is a programme to research on
indigenous cows.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
37. Consider the following statements
regarding Common Services Centres
(CSCs)
1. The CSC was initiated under
Digital India Initiative in 2016.
2. The Scheme creates a
conducive environment for the
private sector and NGOs to
play an active role in
implementation of the CSC
Scheme.
3. CSC e-Governance Services
India Limited, a Special
Purpose Vehicle, has been set
up to oversee implementation
of the CSC scheme.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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38. Which of the following species is/are
naturally found in India?
1. Nilgai
2. Spider Monkey
3. Spectacled Monkey
4. Striped Hyenas
Select the correct answer using the code
given below
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
39. Consider the following statements
regarding Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya
Janaushadhi Pariyojana
1. It was initiated by Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare.
2. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of
India (BPPI) is the
implementing agency of
Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi
Pariyojana (PMBJP).
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
40. Consider the following statements
regarding Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan
Yojana
1. The scheme was initiated by
ESI Corporation.
2. Under the scheme, the Insured
Person (IP) (who is rendered
unemployed) will be provided
relief to the extent of 25% of the
average per day earning, up to
maximum 90 days of
unemployment.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. Consider the following statements
regarding Drake Passage
1. It is located between Cape Horn
at the tip of South America and
the Antarctic Peninsula.
2. It connects the south-western
part of the Atlantic Ocean with
the south-eastern part of the
Pacific Ocean.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
42. Consider the following statements
regarding Youth Co:Lab
1. It was co-created by the United
Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) and the
Citi Foundation.
2. Youth Co:Lab positions young
people to solve the region’s
most pressing challenges.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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43. FutureSkills is an initiative of
(a) NASSCOM
(b) National Skill Development
Corporation
(c) Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII)
(d) United Nations Industrial
Development Organization
(UNIDO)
44. Consider the following statements
regarding RISAT-2BR1
1. It is a radar imaging earth
observation satellite
2. The life of the mission is 5
years.
3. It will be placed in the
Geosynchronous orbit
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
45. Consider the following statements
regarding Central Water Commission
1. It functions as an attached office
of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. It is a statutory body set up
under the Water (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act,
1974
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
46. Consider the following statements
regarding National Green Corps
1. It was launched by Ministry of
Human Resource Development
2. It aims to provide opportunities
for children to understand the
environment and
environmental problems
through school eco-clubs.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
47. Consider the following statements
regarding Chief Commissioner for
Persons with Disabilities
1. It was established as non-
statutory authority through the
executive resolution.
2. The Chief Commissioner can
take suo-moto notice of non-
implementation of any rule,
law, etc., meant for persons
with disabilities.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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48. Consider the following statements
regarding eBkry portal
1. It has been launched by Reserve
Bank of India (RBI)
2. It aims to enable online auction
by banks of attached assets
transparently and cleanly for
the improved realization of
value.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
49. Consider the following statements
regarding Pradhan Mantri Surakshit
Matritva Abhiyan
1. The program aims to provide
assured, comprehensive and
quality antenatal care, free of
cost, universally to all pregnant
women on the 9th of every
month.
2. It has been launched by the
Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare (MoHFW).
3. PMSMA guarantees a
minimum package of antenatal
care services to women in their
1st / 2nd trimesters of
pregnancy.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
50. Consider the following statements
regarding Satavahanas
1. The last ruler of this dynasty
was Gautamiputra Satakarni.
2. They patronized both
Buddhism and Brahmanism.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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51. Consider the following statements
regarding Eat Right Movement
1. It was launched by the Ministry
of Food Processing Industries.
2. It also aims to engage and
enable citizens to improve their
health and well-being by
making the right food choices.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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52. Consider the following statements
regarding the features of Charter Act of
1813
1. It abolished the trade monopoly
of the company in India and
China.
2. It authorized the Local
Governments in India to
impose taxes on persons.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
53. Which of the following schedule deals
with the provisions relating to the
administration of tribal areas?
(a) Fourth Schedule
(b) Eighth Schedule
(c) Sixth Schedule
(d) Seventh Schedule
54. Consider the following statements
regarding National Company Law
Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
1. It was constituted under the
Companies Act, 2013
2. It is the Appellate Tribunal to
hear and dispose of appeals
against any direction issued or
decision made or order passed
by the Competition
Commission of India (CCI).
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
55. The phrase “assuring the dignity of the
individual and the unity and integrity of
the Nation” is a part of
(a) Preamble
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Directive Principles of State
Policy
(d) Fundamental Duties
56. Consider the following statements
regarding Loss of Citizenship by
Renunciation
1. It has been prescribed under
Article 11 of the Constitution.
2. Any citizen of India of full age
and capacity can make a
declaration renouncing his
Indian citizenship.
3. If such a declaration is made
during a war in which India is
engaged, its registration shall be
withheld by the Central
Government.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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57. Consider the following statements
regarding Banking ombudsman scheme
1. It is an expeditious and
inexpensive forum for bank
customers for resolution of
complaints relating to certain
services rendered by banks.
2. All Scheduled Commercial
Banks, Regional Rural Banks
and Scheduled Primary Co-
operative Banks are covered
under the scheme.
3. The Banking Ombudsman is a
senior official appointed by the
Central government to redress
customer complaints against
deficiency in certain banking
services.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
58. Consider the following statements
regarding the Article 20 of the Indian
constitution:
1. It is available for only Indian
citizen.
2. It grants protection against
arbitrary and excessive
punishment to legal person like
a company or a corporation.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
59. Consider the following statements
regarding Indian federation
1. The term ‘federation’ has
nowhere been used in the
Constitution.
2. The Indian federal system is
based on the ‘American model’
of federation.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
60. Consider the following statements
regarding Payment Banks
1. They cannot set up subsidiaries
to undertake non-banking
financial services activities
2. They are not bounded by the
reserve requirement rules of
RBI
3. Non-Banking Finance
Companies and corporate
Banking Correspondents can
setup Payment Banks
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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61. On which of the following grounds can
President declare a national
emergency?
1. Grounds of war
2. Armed rebellion
3. External aggression
4. Internal disturbance
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
62. Consider the following statements
regarding Committee of Privileges
1. The functions of this committee
are semi-judicial in nature.
2. The committee has 25
members, 15 members from
Lok Sabha and 10 members
from Rajya Sabha committee.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
63. Consider the following statements
regarding PM-Kisan Scheme
1. It is a centrally sponsored
scheme with 50% contribution
from centre.
2. All Institutional Land holders
are excluded from the scheme
3. The Common Service Centres
(CSCs) have been authorized to
do registration of the farmers for
the scheme upon payment of
fees.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
64. Consider the following statements
regarding composition of judges
1. The President determines the
strength of a supreme court
from time to time depending
upon its workload.
2. At present, the Supreme Court
consists of thirty-four judges
(one chief justice and thirty-
three other judges).
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
65. Consider the following statements
regarding District Planning Committee
1. Every state shall constitute at
the district level, a district
planning committee
2. The representation of these
members in the committee
should be in proportion to the
ratio between the rural and
urban populations in the
district.
3. Four-fifths of the members of a
district planning committee
should be elected by the elected
members of the district
panchayat and municipalities in
the district from amongst
themselves.
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Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
66. International Intellectual Property (IP)
Index, sometime seen in the news, is
published by
(a) World intellectual property
organisation
(b) World Trade Organisation
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) US Chambers of Commerce
67. Consider the following statements
regarding State Human Rights
Commission
1. It can inquire into violation of
human rights only in respect of
subjects mentioned in the State
List (List-II) and the
Concurrent List (List-III).
2. The chairperson should be a
retired Chief Justice or a Judge
of a Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
68. Consider the following statements
regarding GOBAR-DHAN scheme
1. Ministry of Drinking Water &
Sanitation has launched the
GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic
Bio-Agro Resources) – DHAN
scheme.
2. The scheme aims to positively
impact village cleanliness and
generate wealth and energy
from cattle and organic waste.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
69. Consider the following statements
regarding Nilavembu kudineer
1. It is a Siddha medicine
2. It provides protection against
chikungunya virus.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 no 2
70. Which of the following countries is/are
members of OPEC?
1. Iran
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Russia
4. USA
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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71. The 6x6x6 strategy, sometimes seen in
news is related to the tackling of:
(a) Anemia
(b) Malaria
(c) Covid -19
(d) Leprosy
72. Consider the following statements
regarding ‘UMMID’ initiative
1. It is an initiative of Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare.
2. It is an initiative to tackle
inherited genetic diseases of
new born babies.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
73. Aureofungin, Kasugamycin and
Validamycin, sometimes seen in news,
are:
(a) Pesticides
(b) New butterfly species found in
Western Ghats
(c) Bacterial diseases prevalent in
wild animals
(d) New elements added to
periodic table.
74. Consider the following statements
regarding The United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD)
1. UNCTAD is a permanent
intergovernmental body
established by the United
Nations General Assembly and
forms a part of the United
Nations Development Group.
2. It reports to the UN General
Assembly and the Economic
and Social Council.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
75. Consider the following statements
regarding the Purana Qila:
1. The massive gateway and walls
of the Qila were built by
Mughal ruler Jahangir.
2. The PGW (Painted Gray Ware
Pottery) was recovered from the
site.
3. It is located on the banks of river
Betwa.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
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76. Consider the following statements
regarding Gangetic river dolphins
1. The Gangetic river dolphins can
only live in freshwater
2. They are found in parts of the
Ganges-Meghna-Brahmaputra
and Karnaphuli-Sangu river
systems
3. They have been included in
Schedule I of the Indian Wild
Life (Protection) Act 1972
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
77. Consider the following statements
regarding taxation during
mahajanapadas
1. Taxes on crops were the most
important and it was fixed at
1/6th of the produce.
2. There were taxes on crafts
persons and it was in the form
of labour.
3. Hunters and gatherers were not
taxed.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
78. Consider the following statements
regarding the Upanishads
1. These were part of the later
Vedic texts
2. There were no women
Upanishadic thinkers.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
79. Consider the following statements
regarding National Ganga Council
(NGC)
1. It was formed under Water
(Prevention & Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974.
2. The Prime Minister is the ex-
officio Chairperson for the
NGC.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
80. Consider the following statements
regarding Arthasastra
1. This book was written in
Sanskrit language by Kautilya.
2. The manuscript of Arthasastra
was first discovered by R.
Shama Sastri.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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81. Consider the following statements
regarding Agricultural technologies
during Harappan periods
1. Terracotta models of the plough
have been found at sites in
Cholistan and at Banawali.
2. Evidence of a ploughed field
was found at Kalibangan.
3. Traces of canals have been
found at Shortughai in
Afghanistan
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
82. Consider the following statements
regarding Adaptation fund
1. It was set up under the Kyoto
Protocol
2. It finances projects and
programmes that help
vulnerable communities in
developing countries adapt to
climate change.
3. The Fund is supervised and
managed by United Nations
Environment Program
(UNEP).
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
83. Who among the following is known as
Father of Indian archaeology?
(a) James Princep
(b) Max Mueller
(c) Sir William Jones
(d) Alexander Cunningham
84. Consider the following statements
regarding inscriptions
1. Asoka was the first ruler who
inscribed his messages to his
subjects and officials on stone
surfaces.
2. He used the inscriptions to
proclaim what he understood to
be Dhamma.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
85. Consider the following pairs
Sea Shares border with
1. Aral Sea
: Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
2. Red Sea
: Saudi Arabia and Oman
3. Black Sea
: Turkey and Russia
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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86. Consider the following statements
regarding Prayaga Prashasti
1. It was composed in Sanskrit by
Harishena, the court poet of
Samudragupta.
2. It describes the circumstances of
Samudragupta’s accession, his
military campaigns in north
India and the Deccan.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
87. Consider the following statements
regarding Coins
1. The first gold coins were issued
by the Guptas.
2. The first coins to bear the names
and images of rulers were issued
by the Indo-Greeks.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
88. Consider the following statements
1. Indus Water Treaty was
brokered by the World Bank
2. As per the treaty, control over
three eastern rivers Ravi, Beas
and Sutlej was given to
Pakistan.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
89. Consider the following statements
regarding Middle Stone Age
1. Stone tools often more than five
centimeters in size, called
microliths were found.
2. There seems to have been a shift
from small animal hunting to
big animal hunting.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
90. Consider the following statements
regarding economic conditions during
Rig Vedic periods
1. The Rig Vedic Aryans were
pastoral people.
2. Their wealth was estimated in
terms of their cattle.
3. Workers in metal made a
variety of articles with copper,
bronze and iron.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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91. Xaxa committee, sometime seen in the
news, is related to
(a) Scheduled Caste
(b) Scheduled Tribes
(c) Minorities
(d) None of the above
92. Consider the following statements
regarding Bimbisara
1. Bimbisara was a contemporary
of Vardhamana Mahavira and
Gautama Buddha.
2. Bimbisara belonged to the
Haryanka dynasty.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
93. Consider the following statements
regarding book Gathasaptasati
1. It was written by Simuka,
founder of the Satavahana
dynasty.
2. It contains around 700 verses in
Prakrit language.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
94. Consider the following statements
regarding Most Favoured Nation
Status
1. It refers to the phenomenon
where any country grants one
country a special favour such as
a lower customs duty rate for
one of their products the same
would need to be extended to all
other WTO members.
2. It applies only to trading of
goods between the countries.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 no 2
95. During the period of Guptas, the
designation ‘Sandivigraha’ was used for
(a) Minister for foreign affairs
(b) Chief minister
(c) Commander-in-chief
(d) Minister for taxes
96. Consider the following statements
regarding Human Space Flight
Programme (HSP)
1. It is a proposal by ISRO to
develop and launch the ISRO
Orbital Vehicle, which would
carry crew members to
geosynchronous orbit.
2. The spaceship would be
launched by the GSLV Mk-III
launcher.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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97. Consider the following statements
regarding book Ashtangasamgraha
1. Susruta was the author of
Ashtangasamgraha.
2. It contains summary of the
eight branches of medicine.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
98. Which of the following organizations
has launched World Vision Report?
(a) World Health Organization
(b) Doctors without borders
(c) World Vision International
(d) International Agency for the
Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
99. Consider the following statements
regarding Megalithic Burials
1. The Iron Age of the southern
peninsula is often related to
Megalithic Burials.
2. Black and red pottery, iron
artifacts such as hoes and
sickles and small weapons were
found in the burial pits.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
100. Consider the following the statements
regarding Rangdum monastery:
1. It is located in the state of
Sikkim
2. It is a Tibetan Buddhist
monastery belonging to the
Gelugpa sect
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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