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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2022 – Abhyaas Test – 3700

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1. With reference to the question hour in the 4. In the event of the death of which of the
Parliament, consider the following statements: following dignitaries, the national flag shall be
1. During the question hour, the Government
half-masted throughout India?
policies in national as well as international
spheres come into sharp focus by the 1. Prime Minister
members. 2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
2. It has been suspended only once since
3. Chief Justice of India
Indian independence.
3. Public galleries and the press galleries are 4. Union Cabinet Minister
closed during question hour. Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are
below.
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only
(c) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

2. "A way of life which recognizes liberty,

equality, and fraternity which are not to be 5. Which of the following are the functions of the
treated as separate entities in a trinity”, best
Department-Related Standing Committees
defines which form of democracy?
(a) Political democracy (DRSCs)?
(b) Direct democracy 1. They consider the national basic long term
(c) Social democracy
policy documents presented to the Houses.
(d) Economic democracy
2. They consider and report on the demands
3. Which of the following statements about the for grants of the related Ministries/
election of the Vice-President is not correct? Departments.
(a) The election of the Vice-President is to be
3. They examine bills related to respective
held within 60 days of the expiry of the
term of office of the outgoing Vice- ministries and departments.
President. 4. They consider matters of day-to-day
(b) The Returning Officer usually appointed
administration of the related Ministries/
to conduct the Vice-Presidential elections
is deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha. Departments.
(c) All doubts and disputes arising in Select the correct answer using the code given
connection with the election of the Vice -
below.
President are inquired into and decided by
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
the Supreme Court of India whose
decision is final. (b) 2 and 4 only
(d) Electoral College to elect a person to the (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
office of the Vice-President consists of all
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
members of both Houses of Parliament.
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6. Consider the following statements: 8. Recently the Bhaskarabda Calendar was added
1. Parliament can establish a River Board on as an official calendar in the state of Assam
the request of concerned State along with the Gregorian and the Saka
Governments. calendars. With reference to the Bhaskarabda
2. The Central Government can set up an Calendar, consider the following statements:
Inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunal 1. The Bhaskarabda Calendar is a lunisolar
for the adjudication of water disputes. calendar where months are lunar and years
3. The Inter-State River Water Disputes are solar.
Tribunal must give its decision on the 2. The calendar was first used by the famous
dispute within two years. mathematician Bhaskara II.

4. Till date, Inter-State River Water Disputes Which of the statements given above is/are

Tribunal has been set up for only five correct?

rivers. (a) 1 only

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only

correct? (c) Both 1 and 2

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only 9. With reference to the Nagara style of temple

(d) 2 and 3 only architecture, consider the following

statements:

7. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Phamsana type is square at the base and

the Council of Europe: whose walls slope inward to a point at the

1. It is an international organisation founded top.

in the wake of World War II. 2. Latina buildings tend to be broader and

2. It is mandatory to join European Union to shorter than Phamsana ones.

become a member of the Council of 3. Valabhi style had a rectangular base with

Europe. the roof rising into vaulted chambers.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? correct?

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

(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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10. Consider the following statements with respect 13. Which of the following landforms is/are
to the Buddhist art in the Post-Gupta period: formed due to the exogenic processes?
1. The Buddha was represented as a supreme 1. Potholes and plunge pools
universal monarch with crowns and 2. Moraines
jewelleries. 3. Drumlins
2. During this period, the concept of Shakti 4. Mid Oceanic Ridges
or female energy figures was prominent in Select the correct answer using the code given
Buddhist art. below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 14. Which of the following is the main reason for
not getting cyclones during the main monsoon
11. Indian history is replete with examples of months of July and August?
architectural marvels and ingenious planning. (a) The temperature of the Bay of Bengal
In this context, which of the following places decreases by 15 degrees.
is known for its elaborate aqueduct and canal (b) The presence of the Inter Tropical
system which supplied water to temples, Convergence Zone causes hindrance.
palaces, and agricultural lands? (c) High values of vertical wind shear which
(a) Bodh Gaya is unfavourable for tropical cyclogenesis.
(b) Mahabalipuram (d) Absence of Coriollis force in the Indian
(c) Kanchi Ocean Region.
(d) Hampi
15. Neelakurinji is a flower that blooms only once
12. Consider the following pairs: in 12 years. Which of the following are the
Name of Strait Between countries places where Neelakurinji bloom takes place

1. Hormuz : Iran and Oman in India?

1. Valley of Flowers National Park
2. Bab-el Mandeb : Syria and Turkey
2. Khangchendzonga National Park
3. Bosphorous : Saudi Arabia and Sudan
3. Mukurthi National Park
4. Magellan : Colombia and Argentina 4. Silent Valley National Park
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly Select the correct answer using the code given
matched? below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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16. Which of the following statements is not 19. Recently National Tiger Conservation
correct with reference to the Protection of Authority has approved the declaration of
Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights
combined areas of Guru Ghasidas National
(PPV&FR) Act, 2001?
Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary as a
(a) Plant varieties can be patented in India.
(b) The duration of protection of registered Tiger Reserve. These provide a corridor for
varieties is different for different types of tigers to move between which of the following
crops. tiger reserves?
(c) Breeders’ and Researchers’ Rights are (a) Simlipal and Satkosia Tiger Reserves
recognized under the act.
(b) Ranthambore and Sariska Tiger Reserves
(d) Essentially Derived Varieties under the act
means a variety that has been essentially (c) Dudhwa and Pilibhit Tiger Reserves
derived through genetic engineering and (d) Bandhavgarh and Palamau Tiger Reserves
tissue culture.
20. In India, the term 'Key Starting Materials
17. Which of the following biosphere reserves of
(KSMs)' is used in the context of
India has been recognized under UNESCO’s
(a) generating nuclear energy.
Man and Biosphere Program?
1. Seshachalam (b) production of pharmaceutical drugs.
2. Pachmarhi (c) manufacturing of electronic goods.
3. Similipal (d) producing fertilisers from raw materials.
4. Manas
Select the correct answer using the code given
21. Consider the following statements with respect
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only to food management in India:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. State-Wise coverage under the National
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only Food Security Act (NFSA) is determined
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 by NITI Aayog.
2. The Central Issue Prices for NFSA
18. Consider the following statements regarding
Flex-fuel vehicles (FFV): beneficiaries have not been revised since
1. These vehicles are capable of running on the commencement of the NFSA.
100 percent bio-ethanol. 3. The scheme 'Integrated Management of
2. These vehicles are similar to bi-fuel Public Distribution System' is
vehicles, where two fuels are stored in
implemented under the purview of the
separate tanks and the engine runs on one
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers'
fuel at a time.
3. Converting a conventional vehicle to a Welfare.
Flex-fuel vehicle will require no changes. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3
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22. With reference to the international trade of 24. Which one of the following statements
regarding Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) and
Indian agricultural commodities, which of the
Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) is correct?
following statements is/are correct? (a) The provisions of MAT are applicable for
1. India's total agri-export basket accounts corporates whereas, the provisions of
AMT are applicable for cooperatives.
for a little over 7.5 percent of world agri-
(b) The provisions of MAT are applicable for
trade. cooperatives whereas, the provisions of
2. India is the world's largest importer of AMT are applicable for corporates.
(c) The provisions of MAT are applicable for
vegetable oil. both cooperatives and corporates.
3. Export Inspection Council (EIC) testing is (d) The provisions of AMT are applicable for
both cooperatives and corporates.
mandatory for Basmati exports to
European Union. 25. In the context of the Indian economy, consider
Select the correct answer using the code given the following statements:
1. Direct Tax revenue as a percentage of
below.
GDP has steadily increased in the last
(a) 1 and 2 only decade.
2. Fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP has
(b) 2 and 3 only
steadily increased in the last decade.
(c) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
23. India's current account deficit is expected to (c) Both 1 and 2
hit a 10-year high. In this context, which of the (d) Neither 1 nor 2

following could widen the Current Account 26. With reference to the evolution of the
Deficit? disinvestment policy of the Government of
India, arrange the following events in the
1. Increase in merchandise imports relative
correct chronological order.
to exports. 1. Nationalisation of Air India
2. Depreciation of domestic currency. 2. New Public Sector Enterprise Policy for
Atmanirbhar Bharat
3. Higher savings rate in the economy.
3. Nationalisation of life insurance
Select the correct answer using the code given 4. Creation of a new Department of
Disinvestment (now DIPAM)
below.
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below.
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 3-1-2-4
(b) 3-2-1-4
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1-3-4-2
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) 3-1-4-2
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27. Recently the National Bank for Financing 30. The Government of India Act, 1935 proposed
Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021 was the establishment of a ‘Federation of India’. In
passed in the Parliament. Consider the this context, consider the following
following statements regarding the National statements:
Bank for Financing Infrastructure and 1. The Princely States had the freedom to
Development (NaBFID):
join or stay away from the proposed
1. It will act as the principal Development
Federation.
Financial Institution (DFI) for
2. To join the Federation, a princely state
infrastructure financing.
must execute an Instrument of Accession
2. It can lend, invest, or attract investments
for infrastructure projects located entirely in favor of the Crown.
in India. 3. The British Indian Provinces under
3. Its chairperson is to be appointed by the Governors were excluded from it.
Central Government in consultation with Which of the statements given above is/are
the Reserve Bank of India. correct?
Which of the statements given above are (a) 1 and 3 only
correct? (b) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
31. In the context of modern Indian history,
‘Geneva-Amsterdam group' and the
28. Which one of the following is the single
'Moscovite group' are related to:
largest retail payment system in India in terms
of volume of transactions? (a) All India Trade Union Congress
(a) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) (b) All India Kisan Sabha
(b) Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) (c) All India Youth Congress
(c) Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) (d) All India Women Conference
(d) Aadhaar Payments Bridge System (APBS)
32. The fort was built by the Portuguese to defend
29. Which of the following can be considered as against possible Dutch invasions and is a
non-debt receipts of the Central Government? magnificent example of Portuguese military
1. Recovery of loans architecture. Three sides of the fort are
2. Disinvestment receipts
surrounded by bastions, while the fourth side
3. Non-tax revenue
has a gateway that faces the Mandovi River.
4. Market borrowings
Which of the following forts is being
Select the correct answer using the code given
described in the passage given above?
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) Aguada fort
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Lohagad fort
(c) 1 and 4 only (c) Sindhudurg fort
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) Rajgad fort
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33. Which of the following revolts/uprisings is 36. Which of the following defines the nature of
also known as the ‘Jungle Mahal’ Revolt? the 'angadias system' in India?
(a) The Chuar Uprising (a) It is a century-old banking system.
(b) The Rangpur Uprising (b) It is a system of subletting the land for a
cash crop.
(c) The Kol Rebellion
(c) It is a method of irrigation in dryland
(d) The Moplah Uprising
areas.
(d) It is an account-keeping system by spice
34. Consider the following statements regarding traders.
International Thermonuclear Experimental
Reactor (ITER): 37. Recently, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
1. It will be the first fusion device to produce (AFSPA), 1958 was in the news. In this
net energy. context, consider the following statements:
2. ITER is going to use the tokamak device 1. The law is based on the Armed Forces
for controlled nuclear fusion. (Special Powers) Ordinance of 1942,
which was issued during the Quit India
3. It is a collaboration of only the developed
movement.
countries to ensure carbon-free energy in
2. Presently, AFSPA is in effect in all the
the future. north-eastern states.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. AFSPA will be applicable once a
correct? particular region/area is declared as
(a) 1 only 'disturbed area' by the President of India.
(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 3 only correct?
(d) 2 and 3 only (a) 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
35. Which of the following best defines Deep
(d) 2 only
Brain Stimulation?
(a) It is a procedure that involves mimicking 38. Consider the following statements regarding
the functions of human brain using an the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha:
inorganically developed model. 1. He/she holds the rank of the Cabinet
(b) It is a surgical procedure in which Secretary to the Government of India.
electrodes are implanted into certain brain 2. He/she is the advisor to the Chairman of
areas to treat disorders. Rajya Sabha.
(c) It is an ancient Indian meditation 3. He/she is overall in-charge of all
administrative and executive functions on
technique recently promoted by the World
behalf and in the name of the Chairman.
Health Organisation.
Which of the statements given above are
(d) It is the ability of a computer or a robot
correct?
controlled by a computer to do tasks that (a) 1 and 2 only
are usually done by humans because they (b) 1 and 3 only
require human intelligence and (c) 2 and 3 only
discernment. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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39. With reference to the sub-categorization of 42. Consider the following pairs:
Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India, Geographical Associated State
consider the following statements:
Indications
1. Article 340 of the Indian Constitution
1. Kaji Nemu : Odisha
provides explicitly for the sub-
categorization of the OBCs. 2. Narasingapettai : Tamil Nadu
2. Justice G. Rohini Commission has been Nagaswaram
set up to look up into this matter. 3. Thulma blanket : Uttarakhand
3. At present, no state in India has the
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
provision for the sub-categorization of
matched?
OBCs for reservations in state-
government-owned institutions. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 and 2 only
correct? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 43. Recently, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying has called for a
40. Consider the following statements regarding
roadmap for conservation of Halari breed of
Electoral Bonds scheme:
Donkey. Halari Donkey is native to
1. They can be purchased only on due
fulfilment of KYC norms. (a) Maharashtra
2. The bonds that a political party has not (b) Gujarat
encashed within 30 days are deposited into (c) Jammu and Kashmir
the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the given statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 44. Which of the following species are listed as
(b) 2 only critically endangered on IUCN Red List?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Fishing cat
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Gharial
3. Lesser Florican
41. Which of the following group of states comes
under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of Select the correct answer using the code given
India? below.
(a) Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura (a) 1 and 2 only
and Mizoram
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
(d) Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram (d) 1, 2 and 3
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45. This creeper in combination with the pith of 48. Consider the following statements regarding
the roots of a jackfruit tree yields a saffron adaptation and acclimatization:
dye. The bhikkhus of a Buddhist monastery in 1. Both adaptation and acclimatization
the 152-year-old Chalapather Shyamgaon had cannot be reversed.
bemoaned the near-extinction of this creeper. 2. While adaptation is a gradual process,
The concern of the monks triggered a acclimatization is a rapid process.
movement for conserving the adjoining Chala 3. Both adaptation and acclimatization affect
Reserve Forest and the reserve forest under the the evolutionary process.
Sivasagar Forest Division was declared the Which of the statements given above is/are
Chala Village Sanctuary. correct?
Which of the following creepers has been (a) 1 and 2 only
described in the passage given above? (b) 2 only
(a) Dodder (c) 3 only
(b) Bengal Clock Vine (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Bhungloti
(d) Bougainvillea 49. With reference to Indian monsoons, consider
the following statements:
46. Keeling Curve, often seen in the news, is a 1. The off-shore trough is responsible for the
graph strengthening of the monsoon in terms of
(a) for measuring impact of environmental rainfall.
policies on economic policies. 2. The off-shore vortex is responsible for the
(b) that represents the concentration of carbon
occurrence of heavy to very heavy rainfall
dioxide (CO2) in Earth's atmosphere since
over the east coast during the monsoon
1958.
season.
(c) that shows progress of achievements of the
Which of the statements given above is/are
nations with respect to their Nationally
correct?
Determined Contributions (NDCs).
(a) 1 only
(d) for comparing ozone depletion with
(b) 2 only
respect to concentration of
(c) Both 1 and 2
chlorofluorocarbons in atmosphere.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

47. Consider the following statements regarding

50. Consider the following:
the ecological pyramids:
1. Salher and Kalsubai are important peaks
1. Ecological pyramids can provide clues to
of this mountain range.
seasonal and diurnal variations.
2. The Deccan Trap constitutes the northern
2. Detritus such as litter and humus are not
portion of this mountain range.
depicted in ecological pyramids.
3. They run along the south of the Tapti river
3. Saprophytes are not represented in
valley to Kanyakumari.
ecological pyramids.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the following mountain range has all
correct? the above characteristics?
(a) 1 only (a) Western ghats
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Eastern ghats
(c) 3 only (c) Satpura range
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Aravalli range
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51. Which of the following is not correct with 54. Consider the following statements regarding
reference to recent developments in India's convertible notes:
Merchandise Trade during FY 2020-21? 1. Convertible note is a debt instrument that
(a) Gold is the most imported commodity into converts into equity when a startup
India. reaches an agreed-upon milestone.
(b) China is the biggest source of India's 2. Indian startups are not allowed to issue
imports. convertible notes.
(c) The United States of America (USA) Which of the statements given above is/are
remained the top export destination. correct?
(d) Petroleum products continued to be the (a) 1 only
most exported commodity. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
52. ‘Temporary Protection Directive of 2001’, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
recently seen in the news is related to which of
the following? 55. Which of the following constitute(s) narrow
money (M1)?
(a) Protection of traditional knowledge and
1. Currency with Public
technologies using special patenting
2. Savings deposits of post office Savings
guidelines outside the purview of TRIPS.
banks
(b) Providing temporary and immediate
3. Demand deposits such as Saving accounts
protection to displaced persons from non-
with the Banking system
EU countries.
4. Time Deposits with the Banking system.
(c) Imposing immediate but temporary
Select the correct answer using the code given
sanctions on goods imported from a
below.
country at war with one or more NATO
(a) 2 and 4 only
members.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Protecting domestic market by imposing
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
additional tariffs on foreign imports on a
(d) 1 only
non-WTO member.
56. Consider the following statements regarding
53. With reference to the gilt accounts, consider the PM-WANI framework:
the following statements: 1. The framework envisages proliferating
1. Gilt accounts are credited and debited with broadband through Public Wi-Fi networks.
Treasury Bills and Government Securities 2. Ministry of Science and Technology is
instead of money. responsible for the innovation of the
2. A person resident outside India is allowed framework.
to open a Gilt Account with a bank in 3. PM-WANI covers only those Indian states
India. that have international borders.
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) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 only
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57. Consider the following statements: 59. A propagule is any material that functions in
1. Deep web refers to encrypted online propagating an organism to the next stage in
content that is not indexed by conventional
its life cycle. In this context, which of the
search engines.
following organisms produce propagules?
2. Dark web is the web which cannot be
1. Bacteria
accessed by the search engines, like
government private data, bank data, cloud 2. Fungi

data etc. 3. Plants

3. Deep Web can be accessed through a valid 4. Virus
username and a password and via regular
Select the correct answer using the code given
search engines whereas Dark web can be
below.
only accessed with specialized and
(a) 1 and 2 only
specified software.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 and 3 only

correct? (c) 3 and 4 only

(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
60. Consider the following pairs:
(d) 2 and 3 only
Women Founded by

58. Which of the following missiles have been Organizations

developed under the Integrated Guided Missile 1. Bharat Stree : Sarla Devi
Development Programme?
Mahamandal Chaudhurani
1. Prithvi
2. All India Women’s : Ramabai
2. Nag
Conference Ranade
3. Akash
4. Agni 3. Ladies Social : Kamla Devi

5. Trishul Conference Chattopadhyaya

6. Brahmos Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
Select the correct answer using the code given
matched?
below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only
(b) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 3 only

(d) 3, 4 and 5 only (d) None
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61. Consider the following statements regarding 64. From the decline of the Gurjara-Pratiharas
the Justice Party: Empire until the rise of the Delhi Sultanate,
which of the following kingdoms were holding
1. It was established by Ramaswamy
power in Northern India?
Naicker. 1. The Gahadawalas of Kannauj
2. Like the Indian National Congress (INC), 2. The Paramaras of Malwa
3. The Maukharis of Kanyakubja
it supported the campaign for the release
4. The Chandellas of Bundelkhand
of the INA prisoners. Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are below.
correct? (a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
65. In the context of medieval India, who among
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the following travellers wrote about the
Bahmani Kingdom?
62. The drought of 1865 followed by famine the 1. Marco Polo
following year affected Orissa, Madras, 2. Niccolo Conti
3. Afanasy Nikitin
Northern Bengal and Bihar.
4. Duarte Barbosa
Which of the following Commission was Select the correct answer using the code given
appointed for investigation of the famine in the below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
above mentioned regions?
(b) 2 and 4 only
(a) Antony MacDonnell Commission.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) Saddler Commission (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) James Lyall Commission
66. Recently, the "Statue of Equality" has been
(d) George Campbell Commission
erected to honor Ramanujacharya. In this
context, consider the following statements:
63. In the context of the freedom struggle of India, 1. He was the chief exponent of the
in 1925 an essay called "The Cult of the Visishtadvaita school of Vedanta.
2. He was the author of Brahmasutras.
Charkha" criticizing Charkha spinning as an
3. He was a contemporary of Hoysala King
activity and Non-Cooperation Movement was "Vishnuvardhana".
written by Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Madan Mohan Malviya (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Rabindranath Tagore (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (d) 1 and 3 only
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67. Consider the following pairs: 70. Consider the following statements regarding
Cultural Traditions State anti-conversion laws in India:
1. Byanjana Dwadashi : West Bengal
1. Right to choose one's religion is
festival
2. Nongkrem Dance : Meghalaya guaranteed under Article 25 of the Indian
3. Kang Chingba festival : Uttar Pradesh Constitution.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
2. Till date, there has been no central
matched?
(a) 1 only legislation restricting or regulating
(b) 1 and 2 only religious conversions.
(c) 2 only
3. The state government can frame laws to
(d) 2 and 3 only
prevent conversion through fraud, force or
68. Which of the following statements was/were inducement.
correct regarding the Mughal paintings under
Which of the statements given above are
Jahangir's reign?
1. The margins of the paintings were highly correct?
illuminated in gold. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. War scenes dominated the themes of
(b) 1 and 3 only
Mughal paintings.
3. He patronized famous painter Mir Sayyid (c) 2 and 3 only
Ali. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
71. Under the Right to Information (Amendment)
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only Act, 2019, which of the following will be
(c) 1 and 3 only determined by the Central Government?
(d) 1 and 2 only
1. Term of office for the Chief Information

69. Which of the following statements best- Commissioner

describes bio-restoration or ecological 2. Salary of the Information Commissioners
restoration?
(ICs) at the state level
(a) It refers to creating a new ecosystem by
planting new species of plants and trees. 3. Salary of the Chief Information
(b) It entails reviving the original flora and Commissioner
fauna through regeneration in a lesser
Select the correct answer using the code given
time.
(c) It refers to allowing the degraded land to below.
remain fallow for years for natural (a) 1 and 2 only
ecological succession to take over.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) It is the introduction and dispersal of fresh
seeds of non-native fruit trees to attract (c) 3 only
new bird species in a wetland. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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72. With reference to multi-state cooperatives, 75. Which of the following bills can be introduced
consider the following statements: in the Parliament only on the recommendation
1. Right to form such cooperatives is of the President to protect the interest of states
guaranteed as part of fundamental right
in financial matters?
under Indian Constitution.
1. A bill that varies the meaning of the
2. Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of
expression ‘agricultural income’ as
Multi-state Cooperative societies.
3. Their board of directors has representation defined for the purposes of the enactments
from all states they operate in. relating to Indian income tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. A bill that imposes or varies any tax or
correct? duty in which states are interested.
(a) 1 and 3 only 3. A bill that imposes any surcharge on any
(b) 2 and 3 only
specified tax or duty for the purpose of the
(c) 3 only
Centre.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code given
73. With reference to betting and gambling in below.
India, consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
1. Betting and gambling are listed under the (b) 3 only
Union List of the Seventh Schedule. (c) 2 and 3 only
2. Online gambling and land-based casinos (d) 1, 2 and 3
are illegal in all states in India.
3. Fantasy sports betting is legal because it is
76. Consider the following pairs:
a game of skill.
Historical place Well-known for
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 1. Sinauli : Prehistoric caves
(a) 1 only 2. Burzahom : Pit-houses
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. Masroor : Rock-cut shrines
(c) 3 only Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
(d) 1, 2 and 3 matched?
(a) 2 and 3 only
74. Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 only
reference to the Law Commission of India:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. The first Law Commission was
established under the Government of India (d) 1, 2 and 3
Act, 1935.
2. After Independence, the Chief Justice of 77. Jonathan Duncan played a key role in
India is appointed as the ex-officio establishing Sanskrit College at Benares for
chairperson of the Law Commission. (a) women's education and emancipation.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) cultivation of laws, literature and religion
correct?
of Hindus.
(a) 1 only
(c) training of British officials to be recruited
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 in Imperial Civil Services.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) technical education of the masses in India.
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78. In the context of astronomy, Hycean planets 81. Recently, the 4th Asia Ministerial Conference
are planets (AMC) on tiger conservation was concluded.
(a) with large oceans and hydrogen rich In this context, consider the following
statements:
atmosphere.
1. It is a meeting of thirteen tiger range
(b) covered with liquid hydrogen oceans.
countries to discuss the conservation of the
(c) nearest to the Sun. wild tiger population.
(d) orbiting two stars. 2. It was hosted by Malaysia.
3. Both India and Pakistan are regarded as
79. Molluscs often have their bodies covered by a tiger range countries.
hard exoskeleton, as in the shells of snails and Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
clams or the plates of chitons. They are one of
(a) 3 only
the most diverse groups of animals on the
(b) 1 and 3 only
planet. In this context, which of the following
(c) 1 and 2 only
are molluscs? (d) 1 only
1. Squids
2. Octopus 82. Which of the following is the official
3. Starfish definition of forest cover in India?
4. Oyster (a) Lands more than 1 hectare (ha) in size and
10% tree canopy density regardless of the
5. Jellyfish
tree species, ownership and land use
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) Lands more than 5 hectare (ha) in size and
below. 10% tree canopy density regardless of the
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only tree species, ownership and land use
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only (c) Lands more than 10 hectare (ha) in size
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only and 30% canopy density regardless of the
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only tree species, ownership and land use
(d) Lands more than 5 hectare (ha) in size and
30% tree canopy density regardless of the
80. Which of the following documents is/are
tree species, ownership and land use
associated with United Nations Conference on
Environment and Development (UNCED)? 83. Which of the following statements best
1. Agenda 21 describes the process of "bioturbation"?
2. Forest Principles (a) The restructuring of sedimentary deposits
3. The Future We Want by plants and moving organisms like
Select the correct answer using the code given worms and rodents.
(b) The process of replacing chemical
below.
pesticides with biopesticides.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Recycling of microplastics with the help
(b) 2 only of biological recycling agents.
(c) 3 only (d) Use of indigenous microorganisms to
(d) None biodegrade metal pollutants from soil.
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84. Which one of the following is the correct 88. Consider the following statements with respect
sequence of marine ecosystems in order of to the pesticide treadmill:
increasing capacity of carbon sequestration per 1. It is a condition in which the use of
acre? pesticides becomes necessary to grow
(a) Salt Marsh - Seagrass - Mangrove crops.
(b) Mangrove - Seagrass - Salt Marsh 2. It is responsible for the development of
(c) Salt Marsh - Mangrove - Seagrass superbugs and superweeds in crops.
(d) Seagrass - Mangrove - Salt Marsh Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
85. As per the new National Highway numbering (a) 1 only
policy, if you travel by road from Pulicat Lake (b) 2 only
to Chilka Lake, which National Highway that (c) Both 1 and 2
is part of the Golden Quadrilateral would you (d) Neither 1 nor 2
be traveling?
(a) National Highway 16 89. Consider the following statements regarding
Terms of Trade (TOT):
(b) National Highway 5
1. TOT is the ratio between a country's
(c) National Highway 19
export prices and its import prices.
(d) National Highway 48
2. The TOT of India has been less than 100%
in the last five years.
86. Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are
doldrums:
correct?
1. It is an area of variable winds and calm
(a) 1 only
conditions.
(b) 2 only
2. It is a belt of high pressure between
(c) Both 1 and 2
easterlies and trade winds.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The rainfall here is convectional in nature.
Which of the statements given above are
90. While calculating the National Income, which
correct?
of the following items are excluded?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Interest on National Debt
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Income earned through gambling
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. Capital gains earned by selling a house
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Food purchased by a foreign tourist at a
hotel in New Delhi
87. Which of the following pairs of states share Select the correct answer using the code given
borders with an equal number of states? below.
(a) Jharkhand and Karnataka (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Chhattisgarh and Bihar (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) West Bengal and Rajasthan (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Gujarat and Maharashtra (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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91. Which one of the following statements best 94. After the end of its life, our sun is expected to
describes the term ‘sweat equity? finally turn into a
(a) These are the shares of a company sold
(a) Neutron star
through Initial Public Offering.
(b) White dwarf
(b) These are bonus shares that companies
issue to the existing shareholders without (c) Black hole
any additional charge. (d) Red Giant
(c) These are equity shares issued by a
company to its directors or employees at a 95. He attacked slow constitutional progress
discount or for consideration, other than
admired by the Moderates. He urged people to
cash.
follow the path of passive resistance by
(d) These are equities of the labour-intensive
industries. ridiculing the ideal of peaceful ashrams and
emphasized the need to Aryanize the world in
92. Which of the following sectors of the economy the pamphlet " Bhawani Mandir ".
have shown positive annual growth rates Which of the following personalities is being
throughout the pandemic period 2019-22?
described in the passage given above?
1. Agriculture & Allied Sectors
2. Construction (a) Bipin Chandra Pal
3. Mining & quarrying (b) Aurobindo Ghosh
4. Electricity, gas, water supply & other (c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
utility services (d) Brahmabandhab Upadhyay
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
96. Which of the following countries are full-time
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only members of the MERCOSUR grouping?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Venezuela, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay
(d) 1 and 4 only (b) Argentina, Brazil, Columbia and Mexico
(c) Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay
93. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay
NASA’s Heliophysics Missions:
1. Missions will explore the sun and the
system that drives space weather near 97. In the context of the history of India, the
Earth. kudavolai system is related to:
2. Extreme Ultraviolet High-Throughput (a) type of taxes levied in the Vijayanagara
Spectroscopic Telescope will study how kingdom.
the sun's atmosphere releases solar wind
(b) elections in village administration of the
and drives eruptions of solar material.
Which of the statements given above is/are Chola empire.
correct? (c) kinds of gold coins imported into Sangam
(a) 1 only era.
(b) 2 only (d) division of the agricultural land during the
(c) Both 1 and 2
Gupta period.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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98. Consider the following pairs:
Book Author
1. Svapnavasavadattam : Shudraka
2. Kadambari : Banabhatta
3. Manasollasa : Bhasa
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

99. Consider the following statements regarding

the World Air Quality Report:
1. It is prepared by the World Meteorological
Organization.
2. India has been ranked as the most polluted
country in the latest report.
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 statements with

reference to the GSAT-7 series of satellites:
1. At present, GSAT-7 and GSAT-7A are the
only two dedicated satellites for the Indian
armed forces.
2. The launch of the GSAT-7B satellite will
end the dependency of the Indian Navy on
foreign satellites for communication
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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