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1. Consider the following statements regarding 4. Consider the following statements regarding
Special Category Status (SCS) in India: the National Informatics Centre:
1. It was first introduced on the
1. It is an executive authority under the
recommendation of the Sixth Finance
Commission. Ministry of Communications.

2. The Indian Constitution includes specific 2. It provides e-Governance support to

provisions for categorising states as SCS central and state governments and district
states.
administrations.
3. SCS states are exempted from customs
duty, corporate tax, and income tax. 3. It is responsible for the implementation of

Which of the statements given above is/are the MyGov initiative.

correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (a) 1 only

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4. Disabled persons
Which of the statements given above is/are
5. Persons in custody
Select the correct answer using the code given correct?

below. (a) 1 only

(a) 1, 2, and 4 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3, 4, and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (d) Neither 1 and 2
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6. Which of the following statements are correct 9. Consider the following statements about the
regarding the provisions for elections to State UPSC Chairman:
1. The chairman holds office for a term of a
Legislatures in India?
maximum of six years or until they attain
1. The Election Commission of India has
the age of 65 years.
the authority to conduct and regulate 2. The UPSC chairman enjoys a security of
elections to State Legislatures. tenure.
2. The Parliament of India can make 3. The President can remove the chairman
provisions with respect to elections to the of UPSC for misbehaviour.
4. The chairman can relinquish his offices at
State Legislature.
any time by addressing their resignation
3. The State Legislature itself has the power
to the president.
to legislate on matters related to its Which of the above statements is/are correct?
elections. (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
below. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 10. Consider the following statements with
(c) 1 and 3 only reference to powers of Election Commission

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(d) 1, 2, and 3 of India:

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political parties.
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2. It can withdraw recognition of a
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the " Global Gender Gap Report"?

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recognised political party.

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(a) United Nations Development Programme Which of the statements given above is/are
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2. The Chairperson and other members hold 2. The Official Languages Act (1963)
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office for a term of three years or till the mandates the use of English for
age of 65 years. communication between the Union and
Which of the statements given above is/are non-Hindi states.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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12. Consider the following agreements in the 15. Consider the following countries:
post-independence era: 1. India
1. Shimla Agreement 2. China

2. Treaty of Peace and Friendship between 3. South Korea

4. United States
India and Soviet Union
5. Japan
3. Tashkent Agreement
How many of the above are part of "The
4. Bandung Conference
Biopharmaceutical Alliance", which was
What is the correct chronological order of the
recently launched?
above events, starting from the earliest?
(a) Only two
(a) 3-1-4-2 (b) Only three
(b) 4-3-1-2 (c) Only four
(c) 2-3-1-4 (d) All five
(d) 4-3-2-1
16. With reference to the Model Code of Conduct
13. In the context of the Mahatma Gandhi (MCC), consider the following statements:
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 1. MCC is a set of guidelines laid down by
the Election Commission of India to

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govern the conduct of political parties
statements:

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Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

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Conduct (rules and guidelines) Act 1960.

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crimes can be handled by the CBI?

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1. Anti-corruption crimes
2. Economic crimes
14. The E-Government Development Index is
3. Money laundering
released by which of the following?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) International Telecommunication Union below.
(b) World Bank (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) World Economic Forum (b) 3 only
(d) United Nations Public Administration (c) 1 only
Programme (d) None
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18. Which of the following 21. According to the Representation of the
committees/commissions are associated with People Act of 1951, which of the following
police reforms in Post independence India? groups of people is not allowed to vote?
1. Ram Nath Kovind Committee 1. Persons under a sentence of
2. Padmanabhaiah Committee imprisonment
3. Ribeiro Committee 2. Persons in the lawful custody of the
4. Dharma Vira Committee police
Select the correct answer from the code 3. Persons under preventive detention
givenbelow. Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 2 and 4 only below.
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
19. Consider the following, regarding the Right
to Information (RTI) Act, 2005:
22. Consider the following statements with
1. Directorate of Enforcement
reference to the Public Enterprises Selection
2. Narcotics Control Bureau
Board (PESB):
3. National Security Guards
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Department of Personnel and Training.

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RTI Act?
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Asset Management (DIPAM).

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20. Which of the following provisions were

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introduced by the 97th Constitutional
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Amendment Act?
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1. Social Audits
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governing multi-state cooperative

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societies. 2. Participatory Budget Analysis

4. Provided that cooperatives are a central 3. Community Scorecards
subject under the Constitution. 4. Citizen Charters
Select the correct answer using the code given How many of the above tools enhance social
below. accountability?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Only two
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Only three
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) All four
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24. With reference to Corporate Social 27. Recently India and Iran signed a 10-year
Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider contract for the operations at Chabahar Port,
the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. CSR spending is applicable to companies 1. It is a deepwater port situated on the Gulf
incorporated in India as well as a foreign of Oman.
company having its office in India. 2. It is the only Iranian port with direct
2. The companies are required to spend a access to the Arabian sea.
minimum of 2% of their average net Which of the statements given above is/are
profit for the preceding three financial not correct?
years on CSR activities. (a) 1 only
3. Non-compliance with CSR provisions is (b) 2 only
a criminal offence. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
28. Which of the following statements best
(a) 1 and 2 only
describes the 'FASTER initiative' sometimes
(b) 1 and 3 only
seen in the news?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) It is an initiative to enhance the speed of
(d) 1, 2 and 3
internet connectivity across rural areas in
25. "It was a spontaneous mobilisation of women India.
demanding a ban on the sale of alcohol in (b) It is a scheme to accelerate electric

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their neighbourhoods. It started in Andhra vehicle adoption and infrastructure

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social, economic and political issues of the (c) It is an initiative aimed at enabling the
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Rural Employment Guarantee Act of that state.

(MGNREGA), 2005. 3. If it secures eight per cent of the total
3. Meghalaya is the first state in India that valid votes polled in the state at a General
has implemented a social audit law. Election to the Lok Sabha from that state.
How many of the statements given above are Select the correct answer using the code given
correct? below.
(a) Only one (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) All three (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3
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30. Consider the following statements regarding 33. Consider the following statements regarding
Prime Ministers Awards for Excellence in
the electoral rolls:
Public Administration:
1. It was instituted on the recommendations 1. The Representation of the People Act,
of the Second Administrative Reforms
1951 provides for general electoral rolls
Commission.
2. All officers of Central & State and separate electoral rolls.
Governments individually or as 2. General electoral rolls include all eligible
organizations are eligible for this award.
3. The awards are given only for voters residing in the country while
implementing identified priority separate electoral rolls include eligible
programmes of the Government of India.
voters residing outside the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 3. The Constitution empowered the Election
(a) 1 only
Commission of India to prepare and
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only maintain the electoral rolls.
(d) 2 and 3 only
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accession. Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), 2023:

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as compared to CPI 2022.

32. Which of the following is the primary
purpose of the "Pravaah portal", recently Which of the statements given above is/are
unveiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? correct?
(a) To provide retail investors with access to
government securities. (a) 1 only
(b) To offer an online platform for applying (b) 2 only
for regulatory approvals.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) To facilitate cross-border payments.
(d) To provide data on Indian FinTech firms (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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35. Council for Advancement of People’s Action 37. Consider the following statements:

and Rural Technology (CAPART) is an Statement 1: The decisions of the National

Green Tribunal (NGT) can only be appealed
autonomous body under the Ministry of Rural
directly to the Supreme Court of India.
Development. Which of the following is not Statement 2: The NGT was established with a
an objective of CAPART? dedicated jurisdiction in environmental

(a) To act as a catalyst for the development matters to provide speedy environmental
justice.
of technology appropriate for rural areas.
Which one of the following is correct in
(b) To support the district administration in respect of the above statements?
sustainable development of rural NGOs (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

and voluntary organisations. correct and Statement-II explains

Statement-I
(c) To encourage, promote and assist
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
voluntary action for the implementation correct, but Statement-II does not explain
of projects intending enhancement of Statement-I

rural prosperity. (c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is

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voluntary action. 38. Which of the following best describes "Blood

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Minerals," which was recently seen in the

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news?
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committees are related to the Electoral verified by international agencies.

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Reforms? (b) Minerals that are used in the production

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Commission
concentrations of iron and magnesium.
Select the correct answer using the

code given below. 39. Which teams have won the ICC T20 World

(a) Only one Cup at least 2 times?

(a) Australia, India, and Sri Lanka
(b) Only two
(b) India, England, and West Indies
(c) Only three (c) India, Australia, and West Indies
(d) All four (d) England, Australia, and New zealand
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40. Which of the following is an attached office 42. With respect to the States Reorganisation

to the NITI Aayog? Commission (1953), consider the following

statements.
1. Council of Advancement of People's
Statement I: The Commission recommended
Action and Rural Technology
the reorganization of state boundaries
2. Development Monitoring and Evaluation
primarily based on economic viability and
Office administrative convenience rather than
3. National Institute of Labour Economics linguistic lines.

Research and Development Statement II: This resulted in the creation of

14 states and 6 union territories.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Which one of the following is correct
below.
in respect to the above statements?
(a) 3 only
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct and Statement-II is the correct
(c) 1, 2 and 3 explanation for Statement-I
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correct regarding the Finance Commission of

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safeguards of the SCs and STs.

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safeguards of the SCs and STs.

Which of the above are functions of the followed by the centre while giving
grants-in-aid to the states out of the
National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
Consolidated Fund of India.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) It recommends the distribution of net
(b) 1 and 3 only
proceeds of taxes between a state and its
(c) 2 and 3 only Panchayati Raj institutions.
(d) None (d) Both (a) and (b)
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44. With reference to the Systematic Voters’ 47. Which of the following statements is not
Education and Electoral Participation correct regarding the First-Past-The-Post
(SVEEP), consider the following statements:
system?
1. It is an initiative aimed to promote voter
education and increase electoral (a) The candidate with the most votes in a
participation. constituency wins.
2. It has been launched by the Election
(b) It helps in producing clear winners and
Commission of India.
often results in coalition governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (c) It is commonly used in countries like the
(a) 1 only United Kingdom, the United States,
(b) 2 only
Canada, and India.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) It can lead to under-representation of

smaller parties.
45. Consider the following:
1. Announcement of schedule of elections
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2. Model Code of Conduct comes into effect

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023:

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intercourse with a woman by making

false promises.
49. AI Krish and AI Bhoomi, recently seen in the
3. It removes the offence of sedition.
Which of the statements given above is/are news, are:
correct? (a) AI-enabled self-operating drones
(a) 1 only
(b) AI-powered agricultural robots
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) AI TV anchors
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) AI-based weather forecasting systems
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50. Right to a Clean Environment is not explicitly 53. Which among the following roles are
mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
performed by the civil society organisations
However, it is derived from several
constitutional provisions. In this context, in policy making?
which of the following articles contain the 1. Facilitating communication in the
provisions related to clean environment?
1. Article 21 planning process
2. Article 48A 2. Advocacy for underprivileged sections
3. Article 51
3. Mobilising local resources and initiatives
Select the correct answer using the code given
below. for proper planning
(a) 1 only
4. Monitoring and evaluation of
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only government policies
(d) 1, 2, and 3 Select the correct answer using the code given
51. Which of the following areas was addressed below.
by the National Commission to Review the
(a) Only one
Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) in its
recommendations? (b) Only two
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associations of individuals with common

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2. It requires a constitutional amendment capital contribution.

which has to be ratified by the state
legislative assembly by at least half of all How many of the statements given above are
the states in the Union of India. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Only one
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) Only two
(b) 2 only
(c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None
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55. Consider the following statements regarding 58. Consider the following statements:
the Forest Rights Act, 2006: Statement-I: The Proportional Representation
1. The Act provides for the creation of
system, provides representation to parties and
Community Forest Resource
Management Committees. minority groups and reduces the disparity
2. The Act allows for ownership of up to 10 between votes received and seats won.
hectares of land for forest-dwelling
Statement-II: In this system, seats are
families.
3. The Gram Sabha is involved in decision- allocated to parties in proportion to the
making related to community forest number of votes each party receives.
resources and individual claims.
Which one of the following is correct in
How many of the statements given above are
correct? respect of the above statements?
(a) Only one (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(b) Only two
correct and Statement II is the correct
(c) All three
(d) None explanation for Statement I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
56. Which of the following statements is not
correct and Statement-II is not the correct
correct regarding Dalit Panthers movement?

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59. With reference to the provisions related to the

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published in Marathi literature as part of

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the movement.
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1. The number of directors on the board of a

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57. With reference to the General Consent cooperative society is determined by the
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Principle for the CBI, consider the following

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state legislature but cannot exceed 21.

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statements:
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2. The state legislature provides 1 reserved

1. It permits the CBI to investigate central
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government employees for corruption. seat for SC/ST members and 2 for women
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2. In its absence CBI must obtain state on each cooperative society board.
approval for a case before conducting an
Which of the statements given above is/are
investigation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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60. Consider the following statements regarding 63. Consider the following statements regarding
the Consumer Protection Act, 2019:
the Finance Commission:
1. The Act allows consumers to file
complaints electronically. 1. The Parliament can constitute it for every
2. The Act establishes the Central
five years or even earlier.
Consumer Protection Authority to
regulate matters relating to the violation 2. It provides measures needed to augment
of the rights of consumers.
the Consolidated Fund of a state to
3. The Act does not address product liability
that is for any harm caused by defective supplement the resources of the
products. panchayats.
Which of the statements given above are
correct? 3. The chairman of NITI Aayog is an ex-
(a) 1 and 2 only officio member of the Finance
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only Commission.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 How many of the above statements are

correct?
61. With reference to the National Investigation

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Agency (NIA), consider the following (a) Only one

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statements:

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1. It is a statutory body that comes under the @
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Ministry of Home Affairs. (c) All three

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2. State governments have the authority to

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refer cases to the NIA for investigation.

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3. The NIA can investigate scheduled

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offenses committed outside India.

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64. Consider the following statements with

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Which of the statements given above is/are

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reference to exit polls is India:

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correct?
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(a) 1 and 3 only

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1. These are surveys based on pre-polls

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(b) 2 and 3 only

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(c) 1 only voters sentiments.

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2. Exit polls of a particular constituency can

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62. Which of the following comes under the

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jurisdiction of Lokpal?
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voting in that electoral constituency.

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1. Prime Minister
2. President Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Members of Parliament correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only
below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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65. Consider the following statements regarding 67. Consider the following:
the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of 1. Body established or constituted by or
under the Constitution
Children) Act, 2015:
2. Body established or constituted by any
1. The Act defines a child as any person
other law made by Parliament/State
who has not completed sixteen years of Legislature
age. 3. Body established or constituted by
2. The Act prohibits capital punishment or notification issued or order made by the
Government
life imprisonment for children, even if
4. NGOs directly financed by the
tried as adults. Government
3. The Act made Child Welfare Committees 5. NGOs indirectly funded by the
(CWCs) responsible for the care, Government
How many of the following bodies are termed
protection, treatment, development, and
as “Public authority" under the Right to
rehabilitation of children.
Information Act 2005?
How many of the statements given above are (a) Only two
correct? (b) Only three
(a) Only one (c) Only four
(d) All five

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(b) Only two

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(c) All three

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68. In the context of Home Voting, consider the

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following statements:
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1. The 2024 Lok Sabha election was the

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first-time home voting was allowed in the

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66. According to the Chief Election

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Lok Sabha election.

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Commissioner and other Election

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2. It is primarily designed to aid the elderly

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Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of

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and and individuals with an 80% or

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Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the higher benchmark disability.
a
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CEC and other ECs shall be appointed by the Which of the statements given above is/are
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correct?
President on the recommendation of a
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(a) 1 only
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Selection Committee. Which of the following

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(b) 2 only
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are the members of the selection committee?

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(c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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1. Prime Minister
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2. Chief Justice of India

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69. Consider the following events:

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3. Leader of Opposition
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1. First democratically elected communist

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4. Speaker of Lok Sabha government in Kerala

5. Union Cabinet Minister 2. Formation of Socialist Party
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. First general elections
What is the correct chronological order of the
below.
above events, starting from the earliest?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(a) 3-1-2
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) 2-1-3
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 2-3-1
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only (d) 1-2-3
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70. Consider the following statements regarding 74. The Species Threat Abatement and
the Migration and Development Brief 2024 Restoration (STAR) Metric, which is recently
released recently: seen in the news was developed by
(a) International Union for Conservation of
1. It is released by the World Bank.
Nature (IUCN)
2. India is the top recipient of remittances.
(b) United Nations Environment Programme
3. The largest origin country of migrants is
(UNEP)
India. (c) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Which of the statements given above are (d) World Health Organization (WHO)
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 75. In which of the following cases did the
(b) 2 and 3 only Supreme Court of India held that freedom of
speech and expression through the medium of
(c) 1 and 3 only
the internet is an integral part of Article
(d) 1, 2 and 3
19(1)(a) of the Constitution?
(a) Puttaswamy vs Union of India
71. Which of the following are involved in the (b) Shreya Singhal vs Union of India
appointment of members of the Central (c) Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India and
Vigilance Commission (CVC)? Ors.
1. Prime minister (d) Indra Sawhney vs Union of India

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2. Chief Justice of India

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76. Consider the following Indices:

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3. Union minister of home affairs
4. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok @
1. Ease of Living Index
3
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2. School Education Quality Index

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Sabha
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3. State ranking index for the National Food

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Select the correct answer using the code given Security Act
k
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below. 4. India Innovation Index

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(a) 1 and 2 only How many of the above indices are released
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(b) 1, 3 and 4 only by the NITI Aayog?

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(a) Only one

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(c) 2 and 3 only

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(b) Only two

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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(c) Only three

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(d) All four

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72. The terms "SUVAS and SUPACE" is often

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seen in the news in the context of: 77. Sevottam is a generic framework for
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(a) Police System achieving excellence in public service

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delivery. Which of the following is/are the

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(b) Judicial System

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components under the Sevottam model?

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(c) Internal Security

(d) Space Research 1. Citizen’s Charter
2. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
3. Capability Building for Service Delivery
73. Xylitol and Erythritol, which are recently
Select the correct answer using the code given
seen in the news are below.
(a) pesticides. (a) Only one
(b) vaccines. (b) Only two
(c) sugar substitutes. (c) All three
(d) food preservatives. (d) None
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78. Which of the following is a ground for 81. With reference to the Quality Council of India
disqualification of membership of the (QCI), consider the following statements:
legislature, under the Representation of the 1. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry
People Act, 1951? is the nodal ministry for QCI.
(a) Conviction for a crime with a sentence of 2. The President of India appoints the
less than six months. Chairman of QCI.
(b) Failure to submit election expenditure Which of the statements given above is/are
accounts within the prescribed time. correct?
(c) Holding an advisory position in a non- (a) 1 only
governmental organization.
(b) 2 only
(d) Being a member of a local sports
(c) Both 1 and 2
association.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

79. Consider the following statements with

82. Consider the following pairs:
reference to election campaigning of political
Report Organisation
parties:
1. State of Ocean Report : UNESCO
1. No political party can use State-owned
Television and Radio channels for 2. World Wildlife Crime : IUCN
electoral campaigning. Report
2. The Prasar Bharati Corporation may 3. Water for Shared : World Bank

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Prosperity

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organize discussion/debates on the

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national channel of Doordarshan and All Which of the above pairs are correctly

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India Radio. matched?
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(a) 1 and 2 only
3. The names of moderators for such panel
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discussion is decided by the Prasar (b) 2 and 3 only

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Bharati Corporation (c) 1 and 3 only

kis
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How many of the statements given above are (d) 1, 2 and 3

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correct?
or
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(a) Only one 83. Consider the following statements:

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(b) Only two

a

Statement-I: Any appeal by a candidate to

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(c) All three vote on religious lines is a corrupt electoral

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(d) None
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practice.
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Statement-II: The Election Commission of

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80. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for

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India can cancel elections in case of any

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Prosperity (IPEF) was launched jointly by the

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corrupt electoral practice.

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USA and other partner countries of the Indo-

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Which one of the following is correct in

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Pacific region. Which of the following pillars

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respect of the above statements?

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of IPEF was joined by India?

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(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

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1. Trade (Pillar I)
correct and Statement-II explains
2. Supply Chains (Pillar II)
Statement-I
3. Clean Economy (Pillar III)
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
4. Fair Economy (Pillar IV)
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Select the correct answer using the code given
below. Statement-I
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only incorrect
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 is correct
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84. Theyyam can best be described as which of 87. Consider the following pairs:
the following?
Prime Minister Major events
(a) A tribal cultural dance form
(b) A seasonal festival 1. Jawaharlal : First No confidence
(c) A type of theatrical play Nehru motion moved in the
(d) A form of cultural painting
house.

85. Recently, the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2. Lal Bahadur : Shimla Agreement
(to replace the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)
Shastri
has come into force on July 1, 2024. In this
context, which of the following statements 3. Atal Bihari : First nuclear explosion
are correct? Vajpayee
1. The Act allows for the examination of
witnesses through electronic means. How many of the pairs given above
2. Confessions made to police officers are are correctly matched?
admissible as evidence under the Act.
(a) Only one
3. The Act brought the new concept of Joint
trial. (b) Only two

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Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) All three

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below.

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(a) 1 only (d) None
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(b) 1 and 3 only
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(c) 2 and 3 only

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88. With reference to the National Human Rights

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(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Commission, consider the following

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86. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an

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statements:
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apex Indian governmental body to addresses

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1. The chairperson and members hold office

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governmental corruption. In this regard,

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under which of the following acts does the

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for a term of five years.

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Central Vigilance Commission have the

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2. It is not empowered to inquire into any

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power to conduct an inquiry?

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1. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

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matter after the expiry of one year.

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2. Prevention of Money Laundering Act,

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3. Only a retired Chief Justice of India can

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2002
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serve as the chairperson.

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3. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

4. Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, Which of the statements given above is/are
2018 correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 2 only
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2 only
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89. In a landmark judgment in the Prakash Singh 91. Consider the following statements regarding
case, the Supreme Court directed all states the International Criminal Court (ICC):

and union territories in September 2006 to 1. The Rome Statute is the founding treaty
of the ICC, was adopted in 1998.
implement police reforms. How many of the
2. India is party to the Rome Statute.
following guidelines were provided by the
3. ICC's decisions are binding in nature.
Supreme Court in this case?
How many of the statements given above are
1. Provisions for a minimum tenure of at
correct?
least two years for the Director General (a) Only one
of Police (DGP) (b) Only two
2. Separate investigating police from law (c) All three

and order police (d) None

3. Constitute Police Complaints Authorities

92. Consider the following statements regarding
at the state and district level
the National Pharmaceutical Pricing
4. Creation of a State-Level Security
Authority (NPPA):
Commission

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1. It is a statutory body that is responsible

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Select the correct answer using the code given for drug pricing and ensuring affordable

ai
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below. access to medicines.
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(a) Only one 2. It fixates and revises the price of

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(b) Only two Scheduled and Non-scheduled drugs.

kis
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Which of the statements given above is/are

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(c) Only three

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correct?
or

(d) All four

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(a) 1 only
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(b) 2 only
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90. Consider the following pairs:

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(c) Both 1 and 2

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Space Missions Associated Nations

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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1. TRISHNA : France and India

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2. PREFIRE : United Kingdom

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93. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023

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Mission reserves one-third of the seats for women in

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3. EarthCARE : United States the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative
is
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Assemblies, including the Legislative

Mission
Assembly of Delhi. This reservation was
How many of the above pairs are correctly
implemented through which Amendment Act
matched?
of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Only one
(a) 102nd Amendment Act
(b) Only two (b) 104th Amendment Act
(c) All three (c) 106th Amendment Act
(d) None (d) 108th Amendment Act
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94. Consider the following statements regarding 97. Consider the following statements:
the National Testing Agency (NTA): 1. The Commissioners of the Election
1. NTA is a government department under Commission of India hold office until
the Ministry of Education.
they attain 65 years of age or for a term
2. Chairman of the NTA is appointed by the
of six years.
Ministry of Education.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. The members of the Union Public Service

correct? Commission hold office until they attain

(a) 1 only 65 years of age or for a term of six years.
(b) 2 only 3. The members of the State Public Service
(c) Both 1 and 2
Commissions hold office until they attain
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
65 years of age or for a term of six years.
4. The members of the Joint Public Service
95. With reference to 'lobbying' in India, consider
the following statements: Commission hold office until they attain

1. It is a technique used by pressure groups 65 years of age or for a term of six years.
to convince policymakers to enforce How many of the above statements are not

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decisions in their favour.

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correct?

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2. It is legally recognized in India.
(a) Only one
Which of the statements given above is/are @
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(b) Only two

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correct?
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(c) Only three

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(a) 1 only
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(d) All four

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(c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 98. Recently, India chaired its first meeting as
a
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Chair of the Colombo Process, the initiative

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96. Consider the following statements with

is focused on which of the following areas?
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reference to e-FIR:
(a) Enhancing environmental conservation
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1. An e-FIR is a digital version of the

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practices among South Asian countries.

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traditional FIR that is filed online in the

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(b) Promoting regional cooperation on the

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case of an offence committed, whether

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known or unknown. management of overseas employment

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2. An e-FIR can only be filed for non- and contractual labor for Asian migrant
cognizable offences. workers.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Strengthening military alliances and
correct?
security cooperation in the Indian Ocean
(a) 1 only
region.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Developing sustainable agricultural

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 practices in Southeast Asia.

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99. With reference to the Punjab Accord that was
signed between the then Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi and Harchand Singh Longowal, the
then President of Akali Dal in 1985, consider
the following statements:
1. Chandigarh to be the common capital of
Punjab and Haryana.
2. Appointment of a commission to resolve
border disputes between Punjab and
Haryana.
3. A tribunal to settle down the sharing of
Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab,
Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three

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(d) None

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100. Consider the following statements regarding
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the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) in
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1. CIC submits its annual report to the

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President of India.
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2. Salary and allowances of the CIC are

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charged on the consolidated fund of

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India.
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(c) Both 1 and 2

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