GS/G-II(M)10 (1) B

APPSC GROUP-II
MAINS PAPER-II
MODEL TEST-10
‘Ó\T>∑T MT&çj·T+/Ç+^¢wüß MT&çj·T+
Total Questions : 150 Maximum Duration : 2:30 Hrs

Date : 19-05-2024
Time : 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Prepared by
SHYAM DESK

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1-D
GS/G-II(M)10 REGISTER NUMBER

070491
Time : 150 Minutes
2024
MODEL TEST
(English & Telugu Versions)
Series
es¡ZeTT B
Max, Marks : 150
düeTj·TeTT : 150 ì$TwüeTT\T yÓTT‘·Ô+ e÷s¡Tÿ\T : 150
INSTRUCTIONS (ìπs∆X¯eTT\T)
1. Please write your Register Number on the Test Booklet, immediately on recepit of the same and check the Test
Booklet and ensure that it contains all the questions. If you find any defect in the Test booklet or Answer Sheet,
please get it replaced immediately.
<äj·T#˚dæ Á|üX¯ï|üÁ‘·+ n+~q yÓ+≥H˚ MT jÓTTø£ÿ Register Number Áyêj·T+&ç. Á|üX¯ï|üÁ‘·+˝À nìï Á|üX¯ï\T eTTÁ~+#·ã&çqy√
˝Òy√ #·÷#·Tø√e˝…qT. Á|üX¯ï|üÁ‘·eTT˝À >±ì, düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT˝À >±ì @<Ó’Hê ˝À|üeTTqï#√ <ëì kÕúqeTT˝À y˚s=ø£ <ëìì
yÓ+≥H˚ rdüTø=qe˝…qT.
2. The Test Booklet contains of 2 parts and 150 questions. Part A has questions on Economy, Part B has
questions on Science & Technology.
á Á|üX¯ï |üÁ‘·eTT˝À 2 bÕs¡Tº\T eT]j·TT 150 Á|üX¯ï\Tqï$. bÕsYº A˝À mø±qMT, bÕsYº B˝À XÊg kÕ+πø‹ø£ s¡+>∑+ Á|üX¯ï\Tqï$.
3. The Question Paper is set in English and translated into Telugu language. The English version will be consid-
ered as the authentic vertion for valuation purpose.
Á|üX¯ï|üÁ‘·eTT Ç+^¢wüß˝À ‘·j·÷s¡T#˚j·Tã&ç ‘Ó\T>∑T uÛ≤wü˝ÀøÏ ‘·s¡T®e÷ #˚j·Tã&çq~. düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT eT~+|ü⁄ #˚j·TTq|ü⁄&ÉT
Ç+^¢wüß Á|üXï¯ |üÁ‘·eTTqT ÁbÕe÷DÏø£eTT>± rdüTø=qã&ÉTqT.
4. The Test Booklet is printed in 4 Series, Viz . The Series, or or or is priented on
the right-hand corner of the cover page of the Test Booklet. Mark your Test Booklet Series or or or
in Part C on side 1 of the Answer Sheet by darkening the appropriate circle with Blue/Black Ball point pen.
Á|üXï¯ |üÁ‘·eTT 4 es¡eZ TT\˝À nq>± es¡eZ TT\˝À eTTÁ~+#·ã&çq~. á es¡eZ TT\qT >±ì >±ì >±ì >±ì
Á|üX¯ï |üÁ‘·eTT jÓTTø£ÿ ø£es¡T ù|J ≈£î&çyÓ’|ü⁄ eT÷\˝À eTTÁ~+#·ã&çq~. MTøÏ∫Ãq Á|üX¯ï |üÁ‘·eTT jÓTTø£ÿ es¡ZeTT (Series)
>±ì >±ì >±ì >±ì düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT ˇø£≥e yÓ’|ü⁄ bÕsYº C q+<äT n+<äTø√düeTT πø{≤sTT+#·ã&çq eè‘·ÔeTTqT
ã÷¢/u≤¢ø˘ u≤˝Ÿ bÕsTT+{Ÿ ô|qTï‘√ q\¢>± s¡T~› ì+|üe˝…qT.
Example to fill up the Booklet Series
If your Test Booklet Series is A, Please fill as shown below :
A B C D
If you have not marked the Test Booklet Series at Part C of side 1 of the Answer Sheet or marked in a way that
it leads to discrepancy in determining the exact Test Booklet Series, then, in all such cases, your Answer
Sheet will be invalidated without any further notice. No correspondence will be entertained in the matter.
MT Á|üX¯ï |üÁ‘·eTT jÓTTø£ÿ es¡ZeTTqT (Series) düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT ˇø£≥e yÓ’|ü⁄ bÕsYº C˝À >∑T]Ô+#·ø£b˛sTTHê ˝Òø£ >∑T]Ô+∫q
es¡ZeTT Á|üX¯ï|üÁ‘· es¡ZeTT K∫Ñ·eTT>± ‘Ó\TdüTø=qT≥≈£î $yê<äeTTq≈£î <ë] rùd~>± ñHêï n≥Te+{Ï nìï dü+<äs¡“¤eTT\˝À,
MT≈£î m≥Te+{Ï H√{°düT C≤Ø #˚j·T≈£î+&ÜH˚ düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT |ü]o*+|üã&É<äT (invalidated). Bì >∑T]+∫ m≥Te+{Ï
ñ‘·Ôs¡Á|ü‘·T´‘·Ôs¡eTT\T »s¡T|üã&Ée⁄.

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GS/G-II(M)10 (3) B

5. Each question is followed by 4 answer choices of these, you have to select one correct answer and mark it
on the Answer Sheet by darkening the appropriate circle for the question. If more than one circle is dark-
ened. the answer will not be valued at all. Use Blue or Black Ball point pen to make heavy black marks to
fill the circle completely. Make no other stray marks. Use of Whitener is prohibited. If used, it will lead
to invalidation.
Á|ü‹ Á|üX¯ï≈£î Hê\T>∑T düe÷<ÛëqeTT\T Çe«ã&çq$. n+<äT˝À dü]j·T>∑T »yêãT mqTïø=ì düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT˝À Á|üX¯ï≈£î
πø{≤sTT+#·ã&çq eè‘·ÔeTTqT q\¢>± s¡T~› ì+|üe˝…qT. ˇø£ <ëì ø£Hêï m≈£îÿe eè‘·ÔeTT\qT ì+|æq#√, Ä düe÷<ÛëqeTT
|ü]o*+|üã&É<äT. eè‘·ÔeTTqT |üP]Ô>± q\¢>± s¡T~› ì+|ü⁄≥≈£î u≤¢ø˘/ã÷¢ u≤˝Ÿ bÕsTT+{Ÿ ô|qTï yê&Ée˝…qT. nqedüs¡|ü⁄ >∑Ts¡TÔ\T
ô|≥ºsê<äT. yÓ’{ŸqsY yê&ÉT≥ ìùw~Û+#·&ÉyÓTÆq~. yê&çq#√ düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT |ü]o*+|üã&É<äT.
Eg. : If the answer for Question No.1 is Answer choice (2), it should be marked as follows :
ñ<ë : Á|üX¯ï jÓTTø£ÿ Áø£eTdü+K´ 1 øÏ »yêãT (2) nsTTq|ü&ÉT <ëìì á ÁøÏ+~ $<ÛäeTT>± >∑T]Ô+#·e˝…qT :

1 2 3 4

6. Use Blue or Black Ball Point Pen only, failing which your Answer Sheet will be invalidated. Gel pens/
pencils are not allowed. It is not required to darken the second copy separately.
düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘êìï ì+|ü&ÜìøÏ ˙* ˝Òø£ q\¢ u≤˝Ÿ bÕsTT+{Ÿ ô|qTïqT e÷Á‘·y˚T yê&Ée˝…qT. ˝Ò≈£î+fÒ düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT
|ü]o*+|üã&É<äT. C…˝Ÿ ô|qTï\T, ô|ì‡˝Ÿ‡ ñ|üjÓ÷–+#·≈£L&É<äT ¬s+&Ée ø±|” |üÁ‘êìï y˚s¡T>± ì+ù| nedüs¡eTT ˝Ò<äT.
7. Please get the signature of the Invigilator affixed in the space provided in the Answer Sheet. An Answer
Sheet without the signature of the Invigilator is liable for invalidation.
düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT˝À πø{≤sTT+∫q düú\eTT˝À |üs´¡ y˚øå≈£ î£ ì (Invigilator) jÓTTø£ÿ dü+‘·≈e£ TTqT bı+<äe˝…qT. dü<sä T¡ |üs¡´y˚ø≈£å î£ ì
dü+‘·ø£eTT düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT˝À ˝Òø£b˛sTTq#√ n~ |ü]o*+|üã&É<äT.
8. DO NOT fold, tear, wrinkle, tie, staple, do any rough work or make any stray marks on the OMR Answer
Sheet, otherwise your Answer Sheet will be invalidated.
á |üÁ‘·eTT ô|’q @<Ó’Hê s¡|òt esYÿ >±˙, |üÁ‘·eTTqT eT&Ée≥eTT >±ì, ^‘·\T ^j·T&ÉeTT >±˙, ∫+|ü≥+ >±ì, |æHé #˚j·T≥+,
^j·T≥eTT >±ì #˚dæq#√ MT düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT |ü]o*+|üã&É<äT.
9. Using the Whitener / Blade / Eraser or any kind of tampering to change the answers on OMR Answer
Sheet will lead to invalidation.
düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTT˝À MT »yêãT e÷s¡TÃ≥≈£î yÓ’{ŸqsY, uÒ¢&ÉT, s¡ã“s¡T ˝Òø£ @ $<ÛäyÓTÆq ~<äT›u≤≥T #·s¡´\T #˚dæHê MT düe÷<Ûëq
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11. Before leaving the examination hall, the candidate should hand over the original OMR Answer Sheet (top
sheet) to the Invigilator and carry the bottom sheet (duplicate) for his/her record.
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qøÏ© (duplicate) düe÷<Ûëq |üÁ‘·eTTqT (ÁøÏ+~ |üÁ‘·eTT) ‘·q‘√ rdüTø=ì yÓfi¯¢e#·TÃqT.
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GS/G-II(M)10 (4) B

12. Calclulators, Mathematical/Log Tables, Mobile phones, Bluetooth instruments or any other Electronic
Devices will not be allowed into the examination Hall.
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Vü‰\T˝ÀìøÏ nqTeT‹+#·ã&É<äT.
13. Candidates should stay in the Examination Hall till expiry of Full Time i.e 2:30 Hours. No candidate shall
be allowed to leave the Hall in the middle of the examination under any circumstances.
|üØøå± Vü‰\T˝À nuÛÑ´s¡T›\T |üØø£å |üP]Ô nj˚T´ es¡≈£î (2:30 >∑+≥\T) ñ+&Ée˝…qT. |üØø£å eT<Ûä´˝À m{Ϻ |ü]dæú‘·T˝˝ÀqT ãj·T≥≈£î
|ü+|üã&És¡T.
14. If any candidate attempts to use any means to cheat/copy etc., he/she is liable for prosecution and
debarment.
@ nuÛÑ´]∆ nsTTHê N{Ï+>¥/ø±|” yÓTT<ä\>∑T #·s¡´\≈£î Á|üj·T‹ï+∫q≥¢sTT‘˚ yês¡T n_ÛjÓ÷>∑eTT eT]j·TT ãVæ≤wüÿs¡D≈£î >∑T]
ne⁄‘ês¡T.
15. Rough work may be done on the last page of the Question Booklet only. It should not be done anywhere
else.
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16. As per G.O Ms. No. 235, Finance (HR-1, Plg & Policy) Dept., Date 06/12/2016, each wrong answer will
be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question and that would be deducted from their total
marks.
G.O Ms. No. 235 ô|ò’HêHé‡ (HR-1, Plg bÕ\d”) &çbÕsYºyÓT+{Ÿ, ‘˚B 06/12/2016, Á|üø±s¡+>± yÓTT‘·Ô+ e÷s¡Tÿ\ qT+&ç
Á|ü‹ ‘·|ü düe÷<ÛëqeTTq≈£î >±qT Ä Á|üX¯ï≈£î πø{≤sTT+#·ã&çq e÷s¡Tÿ\ qT+&ç 1/3 e+‘·Tq e÷s¡Tÿ\qT ‘·–Z+#·&É+
»s¡T>∑T‘·T+~.

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GS/G-II(M)10 (5) B

SECTION-A ôdø£åHé ` A
INDIAN ECONOMY uÛ≤s¡‘· Ä]∆ø£ e´edüú
1. Which of the following is not an economic 1. øÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À @~ Ä]úø£ ø±s¡´ø£˝≤|ü+ ø±<äT?
activity ?
(1) dü«#·Ã¤+<ä kÕe÷õø£ ùde
(1) Voluntary social service
(2) e´ekÕj·T+
(2) Farming

(3) Transportation
(3) s¡yêD≤
(4) Service (4) ùde

2. India aims to achieve a $5 trillion economy 2. á ÁøÏ+~ @ dü+e‘·‡s¡+ Hê{ÏøÏ uÛ≤s¡‘Y 5 Á{Ï*j·THé &Ü\s¡¢
by which of the following years? Ä]úø£ e´edüúqT kÕ~Û+#ê\ì \ø£å´+>± ô|≥Tº≈£î+~ ?
(1) 2022 (2) 2026 (1) 2022 (2) 2026

(3) 2024 (4) 2030 (3) 2024 (4) 2030

3. Consider the following statements. 3. øÏ+~ Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç.

(I) Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) (I) $$<Ûä <˚XÊ\˝À kÕs¡÷|ü´ edüTÔe⁄\T eT]j·TT ùde\
exchange rates are calculated by <Ûäs¡\qT b˛\Ã&É+ <ë«sê ø=qT>√\T X¯øÏÔ düe÷q‘·«+
comparing the prices of similar goods
(PPP) e÷]Œ&ç πs≥T¢ ˝…øÏÿ+#·ã&É‘êsTT.
and services in different countries.
(II) uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+ PPP &Ü\s¡¢ |üs¡+>± Á|ü|ü+#·+˝À
(II) India is the sixth largest economy in
Äs¡e n‹ô|<ä› Ä]úø£ e´edüú.
the world in terms of PPP dollars.

Select the correct answer by using the

~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
codes given below ? düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç ?
(1) Only I (2) Only II (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) Both I and II (4) Neither I nor II (3) I eT]j·TT II ¬s+&É÷ (4) I ˝Ò<ë II ø±<äT

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GS/G-II(M)10 (6) B

4. In India tertiary sector includes? 4. uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+˝À ‘·rj·T s¡+>∑+ M{Ïì ø£*– ñ+≥T+~?
(I) Trade and transport (I) yêDÏ»´+ eT]j·TT s¡yêD≤
(II) Finance and real estate (II) ô|ò’HêHé‡ eT]j·TT ]j·T˝Ÿ mùdº{Ÿ
(III) Forestry and fishing (III) n≥M eT]j·TT #˚|ü\T |ü≥º&É+

(1) Only I (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T

(2) I and II (2) I eT]j·TT II
(3) II and III (3) II eT]j·TT III
(4) Only III (4) III e÷Á‘·y˚T

5. Since July 1991, comprehensive 5. p˝…’ 1991 qT+&ç Ä]úø£ e´edüú jÓTTø£ÿ düs¡|òüsê yÓ’|ü⁄
liberalisation measures have been yÓ T s¡ T >∑ T |ü s ¡ # · & ÜìøÏ dü e TÁ > ∑ dü s ¡ ∞ ø£ s ¡ D #· s ¡ ´ \T
undertaken to improve the supply side of #˚|ü≥ºã&ܶsTT. M{Ï˝À eTTK´yÓTÆq$ @$ ?
the economy. Among these the more
(I) yêDÏ » ´+ eT]j· T T eT÷\<Û ä q Á | ü y êVü ‰ \
important are ?
dü+düÿs¡D\T
(I) Trade and Capital Flows Reforms
(II) bÕ]ÁXÊ$Tø£ dü&É*+|ü⁄
(II) Industrial Deregulation
(III) ô | ≥Tº ã &É T \ ñ|ü d ü + Vü≤ s¡ D eT]j· T T |ü _ ¢ ø ˘
(III) Disinvestment and Public
m+≥sYÁô|’C…dt dü+düÿs¡D\T
Enterprises Reforms
(IV) Ä]úø£ s¡+>∑ dü+düÿs¡D\T
(IV) Financial Sector Reforms

(1) I and II (1) I eT]j·TT II

(2) III and IV (2) III eT]j·TT IV
(3) I, II and III (3) I, II eT]j·TT III
(4) I, II, III and IV (4) I, II, III eT]j·TT IV

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GS/G-II(M)10 (7) B

6. Balanced growth rate aims at 6. düeT‘·T\´ e~∆ πs≥T \ø£å´+

(1) equality between growth rate of
(1) Ä<ëj·T e~∆ πs≥T, ñ‘·Œ‹Ô e~∆ πs≥T eT]j·TT
income, growth rate of output and
growth rate of natural resources. düVü≤» eqs¡T\ e~∆ πs≥T eT<Ûä´ düe÷q‘·«+.
(2) equality between growth rate of (2) Ä<ëj·T e~∆ πs≥T eT]j·TT »HêuÛ≤ e~∆ πs≥T
income and growth rate of population.
eT<Ûä´ düe÷q‘·«+.
(3) equality between growth rate of
natural resources and growth rate of
(3) düVü≤» eqs¡T\ e~∆ πs≥T eT]j·TT Ä<ëj·T e~∆
income. πs≥T eT<Ûä´ düe÷q‘·«+.
(4) equality between growth rate of
(4) düVü≤» eqs¡T\ e~∆ πs≥T eT]j·TT »HêuÛ≤ e~∆
natural resources and growth rate of
πs≥T eT<Ûä´ düe÷q‘·«+.
population.

7. According to N.K.Singh Committee, the 7. N.K.dæ+>¥ ø£$T{° dü÷#·q\ y˚Ts¡≈£î πø+Á<ä Á|üuÛÑT‘·«
central government's target of budget \ø£å´+>± GDP q+<äT ø√X¯˝À≥T 3%>± e÷]à 31,
deficit is 3% of GDP as on March 31, 2020,
2020q ìs¡ísTT+∫q~ nsTT‘˚ 2022`23 Ä]úø£
but what will be the budget deficit in the

financial year 2022-23?

dü+e‘·‡s¡+ q+<äT ø√X¯˝À≥T m+‘· ?
(1) 2.50% of GDP (1) GDP q+<äT 2.50%

(2) 2.00% of GDP (2) GDP q+<äT 2.00%

(3) 2.25% of GDP (3) GDP q+<äT 2.25%
(4) 2.75% of GDP (4) GDP q+<äT 2.75%

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GS/G-II(M)10 (8) B

8. Which among the following is not a major 8. øÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À Ä]úø£ e~∆øÏ Á|ü<Ûëq ø±s¡ø±\T ø±ì~ @~?
factors of economic growth ?
(1) eT÷\<Ûäq dü+#·j·Tq+ eT]j·TT kÕ+πø‹ø£‘·˝À
(1) Accumulation of capital and reforms
dü+düÿs¡D\T
in technology
(2) »HêuÛ≤˝À e÷s¡TŒ
(2) Change in population

(3) Division of labour in specialised activities (3) Á|ü‘˚´ø£ ø±s¡´ø£˝≤bÕ\˝À ÁX¯eT $uÛÑ»q
(4) Technocrats and Bureaucrats (4) kÕ+πø‹ø£ ì|ü⁄DT\T eT]j·TT ã÷´s√Áø±≥T¢

9. The first blueprint for Indian plans came 9. uÛ≤s¡rj·T Á|üD≤[ø£\≈£î dü+ã+~Û+∫q yÓTT<ä{Ï ã÷¢ Á|æ+{Ÿ
from which of the following engineer ÁøÏ+~ @ Ç+»˙sY n&çàìÁùdº≥sY qT+&ç e∫Ã+~ ?
administrators?
(1) m+. $X‚«X¯«s¡j·T´
(1) M. Visvesvaraya
(2) yÓ÷r˝≤˝Ÿ HÓÁVüA
(2) Motilal Nehru
(3) S.N. n>∑sê«˝Ÿ
(3) S.N. Agarwal
(4) M.N. Roy (4) M.N. sêjYT

10. The formulation and success of a plan 10. Á|üD≤[ø£ jÓTTø£ÿ dü÷Árø£s¡D eT]j·TT $»j·÷ìøÏ
require the following ? á ÁøÏ+~$ nedüs¡+ ?
(I) Planning Commission, Statistical
(I) bÕ¢ì+>¥ ø£$TwüHé, kÕº{Ïdæºø£˝Ÿ &˚{≤, \øå±´\T
data, Objectives
(II) \øå±´\T eT]j·TT ÁbÕ<Ûëq´‘·\ dæúØø£s¡D, eqs¡T\
(II) Fixation of Targets and Priorities,
Mobilisation of Resources
düMTø£s¡D
(III) Incorrupt and Efficient Administration, (III) \+#·>=+&ç‘·q+ ˝Òì eT]j·TT düeTs¡∆e+‘·yÓTÆq
Proper Development Policy bÕ\q, dü¬s’q n_Ûeè~∆ $<Ûëq+.
(IV) Economy in Administration, (IV) Ä]∆ø£ e´edüú |ü]bÕ\q, $<ä´ô|’ Ä<Ûës¡|ü&É≥+.
Education Base
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) I eT]j·TT II
(1) Only I (2) I and II
(3) I, II eT]j·TT III (4) I, II, III eT]j·TT IV
(3) I, II and III (4) I, II, III and IV

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GS/G-II(M)10 (9) B

11. Which of the following statements are 11. uÛ≤s¡‘· C≤rj·T |ü]es¡Ôq dü+düú≈£î dü+ã+~Û+∫ øÏ+~
correct in respect of National Institution ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ\˝À @~ dü¬s’q~ ?
for Transforming India ? (I) Ç~ uÛ≤s¡‘· Á|üuÛÑT‘·« n‘·T´qï‘· Á|üuÛÑT‘·« $<ÛëHê\≈£î
(I) It serves as the Apex Public Policy ª~∏+ø˘ {≤´+ø˘µ >± |üì#˚düTÔ+~.
Think Tank of Government of India.
(II) Ç~ eTT+<ä T >± nqTdü ] +∫q u≤≥yé T -n|t
(II) It's predecessor adopted Bottom-up
$<Ûëq+.
approach.
(III) Bì e÷‘· eT+Á‹‘·« XÊK Á|üD≤[ø± eT+Á‹‘·«
(III) It's parent ministry is Ministry of
XÊK.
Planning.
(IV) Ç~ düVü≤ø±s¡ düe÷K´qT Áb˛‘·‡Væ≤+#·&ÜìøÏ ø£wæ
(IV) It strives to promote cooperative
#˚düTÔ+~.
federalism.
~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the
düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç.
codes given below.
(1) I, II eT]j·TT III (2) I, II eT]j·TT IV
(1) I, II and III (2) I, II and IV

(3) I, III and IV (4) All of these

(3) I, III eT]j·TT IV (4) ô|’e˙ï

12. Which of the following are primary goals 12. øÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À |ü+#·es¡¸ Á|üD≤[ø£\ jÓTTø£ÿ ÁbÕ<∏ä$Tø£
of the Five Year Plans \øå±´\T @$ ?
(I) Equity (I) áøÏ«{°
(II) Modernisation (II) Ä<ÛäTìø°ø£s¡D
(III) Self-reliance (III) kÕ«e\+ãq
(IV) Concentration and distribution of
(IV) dü+|ü<ä πø+ÁBø£s¡D eT]j·TT |ü+|æD°
wealth
(1) II eT]j·TT III
(1) II and III
(2) II, III eT]j·TT IV
(2) II, III and IV
(3) I, II eT]j·TT III
(3) I, II and III

(4) All of these

(4) ô|’e˙ï
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13. Which of the following is incorrect? 13. á ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À dü]ø±ì~ ?

(I) M1 and M3 money are often used by (I) M1 eT]j·TT M3 Á<äyê´ìï $<Ûëq s¡÷|üø£s¡Ô\T
policy makers. ‘·s¡#·T>± ñ|üjÓ÷–kÕÔs¡T.
(II) M1 has high density. This is called (II) M 1 ≈£ î n~Û ø £ <ä Á e ´‘· « + ñ+≥T+~. Bìì
Narrow Money. Narrow Money n+{≤s¡T.
(III) Hiding money leads to increase in (III) Á<äyê´ìï <ë∫ô|≥º&É+ e\q Á<äe´ dü|ü¢jYT˝À

money supply. ô|s¡T>∑T<ä\ @s¡Œ&ÉT‘·T+~.

(IV) Price level is inversely related to (IV) <Ûäs¡\ kÕúsTTøÏ Á<äe´+ $\Te≈£î e´‹πsø£ dü+ã+<Ûä+

value of money.
ñ+≥T+~.
(1) I and III (2) III only
(1) I eT]j·TT III (2) III e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) IV only (4) I and II (3) IV e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) I eT]j·TT II

14. With reference to India's Five Year Plans, 14. uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯ |ü+#·es¡¸ Á|üD≤[ø£\≈£î dü+ã+~Û+∫ øÏ+~
which of the following statement(s) is/are
Á|üø£≥q(\T)˝À @~ dü¬s’q~/dü¬s’q~.
correct.
(I) From the Second Five Year Plan, (I) ¬s+&Ée |ü+#·es¡¸ Á|üD≤[ø£ qT+&ç ÁbÕ<Ûä$Tø£
there was a determined thrust eT]j·TT eT÷\<Ûäq edüTÔ |ü]ÁXe¯ T\ Á|‘ü ê´e÷ïj·T+
towards substitution of basic and
yÓ’|ü⁄ ìØí‘· ˇ‹Ô&ç ñ+~.
capital goods industries.
(II) The Fourth Five Year Plan adopted (II) Hê\Ze |ü+#·es¡¸ Á|üD≤[ø£ dü+|ü<ä eT]j·TT Ä]úø£
the objective of correcting the earlier X¯øÏÔ jÓTTø£ÿ ô|]–q πø+ÁBø£s¡D jÓTTø£ÿ eTTqT|ü{Ï
trend of increased concentration of
<Û√s¡DÏì dü]~<˚› \øå±´ìï d”«ø£]+∫+~.
wealth and economic power.
(III) In the Fifth Five Year Plan, for the (III) ◊<äe |ü+#·es¡¸ Á|üD≤[ø£˝À yÓTT<ä{ÏkÕ]>± $‘·Ô
first time, the financial sector was s¡+>±ìï Á|üD≤[ø£˝À n+‘·sꓤ>∑+>± #˚sêÃs¡T.
included as an integral part of the
plan.
~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç ?
codes given below ? (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I and II (2) Only II
(3) Only III (4) All of the above
(3) III e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) ô|’e˙ï

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15. The Nehru-Mahalanobis Model was 15. HÓÁVüA-eTVü‰˝ŸH√_dt yÓ÷&É˝Ÿ Bì‘√ dü+ã+<Ûä+ ø£*–
concerned with the ñ+≥T+~ ?
(1) planned growth of the Indian economy
(1) uÛ≤s¡‘· Ä]úø£ e´edüú jÓTTø£ÿ Á|üD≤[ø±ã<ä∆yÓTÆq e~∆
(2) the development of Indian culture
(2) uÛ≤s¡rj·T dü+düÿ‹ n_Ûe~∆
(3) the improvement of Indian education
(4) the development of India's Foreign
(3) uÛ≤s¡rj·T $<ä´ n_Ûe~∆
Policy (4) uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯ $<˚XÊ+>∑ $<Ûëq+ n_Ûe~∆

16. Match the following 16. øÏ+~ yê{Ïì »‘·|üs¡#·+&ç.

List-I (Plans) C≤_‘ê`I (Á|üD≤[ø£\T)
(a) First Plan (a) yÓTT<ä{Ï Á|üD≤[ø£

(b) Second Plan (b) ¬s+&Ée Á|üD≤[ø£

(c) Third Plan (c) eT÷&Ée Á|üD≤[ø£

(d) Fourth Plan (d) Hê\Ze Á|üD≤[ø£
(e) Fifth Plan
(e) ◊<äe Á|üD≤[ø£
List-II (Programmes)
C≤_‘ê`II (Áb˛Á>±yéT\T)
(i) Rapid Industrilisation
(i) y˚>∑e+‘·yÓTÆq bÕ]ÁXÊ$Tø°ø£s¡D
(ii) Community development
(ii) kÕe÷õø£ n_Ûe~∆
(iii) Expansion of basic industries
(iv) Minimum Needs Programmes (iii) ÁbÕ<∏ä$Tø£ |ü]ÁX¯eT\ $düÔs¡D

(v) Achievement of Self Reliance and (iv) ø£˙dü nedüsê\ ø±s¡´Áø£e÷\T

growth with stability. (v) dü«j·T+ düeTè~∆ kÕ<Ûäq eT]j·TT dæús¡‘·«+‘√ e~∆.
(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv), (e)-(v)
(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv), (e)-(v)
(2) (a)-(v), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i), (e)-(iii)
(2) (a)-(v), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i), (e)-(iii)
(3) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(v), (e)-(iv)
(3) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(v), (e)-(iv)
(4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(v), (e)-(iv)
(4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(v), (e)-(iv)

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17. The Net National Product at Market Price 17. e÷¬sÿ{Ÿ <Ûäs¡\ e<ä› ìø£s¡ C≤rj·T ñ‘·Œ‹Ô (NNP )
MP
(NNPMP) is
(1) e÷¬sÿ{Ÿ <Ûäs¡\ e<ä› dü÷ú\ C≤rj·T ñ‘·Œ‹Ô - $<˚XÊ\
(1) Gross National Product at Market
Price - net factor income from abroad
qT+&ç e#˚Ã ìø£s¡ ø±s¡ø£ Ä<ëj·T+
(2) Gross National Product at Market (2) e÷¬sÿ{Ÿ <Ûäs¡\ e<ä› dü÷ú\ C≤rj·T ñ‘·Œ‹Ô - ã~©
Price - transfer payments #Ó*¢+|ü⁄\T
(3) Gross National Product at Market
(3) e÷¬sÿ{Ÿ <Ûäs¡\ e<ä› dü÷ú\ C≤rj·T ñ‘·Œ‹Ô - ‘·s¡T>∑T<ä\
Price - depreciation
(4) Gross National Product at Market
(4) e÷¬sÿ{Ÿ <Ûäs¡\ e<ä› dü÷ú\ C≤rj·T ñ‘·Œ‹Ô -
Prices - subsidies dü_‡&û\T

18. Hindu growth rate is related to 18. Væ≤+<ä÷ e~∆ πs≥T≈£î dü+ã+~Û+∫q~
(1) Money (1) Á<äe´+
(2) Gross Domestic Product (2) dü÷ú\ <˚ojÓ÷‘·Œ‹Ô
(3) Population (3) »HêuÛ≤
(4) Gross National Product (4) dü÷ú\ C≤rj·T ñ‘·Œ‹Ô

19. Which one of the following effects of 19. uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+˝À q\¢<Ûäq+ düwæºøÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫ øÏ+~
creation of black money in India has been yê{Ï˝À @~ uÛ≤s¡‘· Á|üuÛÑT‘ê«ìï Ä+<√fi¯q≈£î >∑T]#˚dæ+~?
the main cause of worry to the
Government of India?
(1) ]j·T˝Ÿ mùdº{Ÿ ø=qT>√\T eT]j·TT \>∑®Ø Vü≤Ödæ+>¥˝À
(1) Diversion of resources to the purchase ô|≥Tºã&çøÏ eqs¡T\qT eT[¢+#·&É+.
of real estate and investment in (2) nqT‘êŒ<äø£ ø±s¡´ø£˝≤bÕ\˝À ô|≥Tºã&ç eT]j·TT
luxury housing.
$\TyÓ’q sêfi¯ófl, ÄuÛÑs¡D≤\T, ã+>±s¡+ yÓTT<ä˝…’q
(2) Investment in unproductive activities
yê{Ï ø=qT>√\T.
and purchase of precious stones,
jewellery, gold etc. (3) sê»ø°j·T bÕغ\≈£î uÛ≤Ø $sêfi≤\T eT]j·TT
(3) Large donations to political parties ÁbÕ+rj·T‘· e~∆.
and growth of regionalism.
(4) |üqTï m>∑y˚‘· ø±s¡D+>± sêh KC≤Hê≈£î sêã&ç
(4) Loss of revenue to the state exchequer
due to tax evasion.
qwüº+.
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20. Which of the following is correct. 20. á ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q~.

(I) Manoj Panda appointed as member (I) 16e Ä]∆ø£ dü+|òüT+ düuÛÑT´&ç>± eTH√CŸ bÕ+&ÜqT
of 16th Finance Commission. ìj·T$T+#ês¡T.
(II) March 2024 Miniratna Category-I (II) 2024 e÷]Ã $T˙s¡ ‘ · ï π ø ≥–]` I ¨<ë
Status awarded by GRID - India. bı+~q~ Á–&é ` Ç+&çj·÷.
(III) Fitch estimates India's growth rate (III) 2024`25 Ä]úø£ dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À uÛ≤s¡‘· eè~∆
at 7% for the financial year 2024-25. πs≥TqT 7%>± ª|òæ#Yµ dü+düú n+#·Hê y˚dæq~.
(IV) ADB has raised its forecast for India's (IV) 2024`25 Ä]úø£ dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À uÛ≤s¡‘· eè~∆
growth rate to 7% from its previous πs≥T 6.7% kÕ~ÛdüTÔ+<äì >∑‘·+˝À ù|s=ÿqï ADB
estimate of 6.7% in 2024-25. n+#·Hê*ï 7%ìøÏ ô|+∫+~.
Select the correct answer using the codes ~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
given below ? düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç ?
(1) I and III (2) I and II (1) I eT]j·TT III (2) I eT]j·TT II
(3) II and III (4) I, II, III, IV (3) II eT]j·TT III (4) I, II, III, IV

21. Which of the following factors could 21. øÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À @@ n+XÊ\T uÛ≤s¡‘· Ä]úø£ e´edüú˝À
potentially contribute to stagflation in the Á|ü‹wüº+uÛÑq Á<äy√´\“D+≈£î <√Vü≤<ä+ #˚j·T>∑\e⁄?
Indian Economy?
(I) ô | ]–q Á | ü u Û Ñ T ‘· « e´j· T + ø±s¡ D +>± n~Û ø £
(I) High inflationary pressures due to
Á<äy√´\“D ˇ‹Ô&ç
increased government spending
(II) bÕ]Á X Ê$Tø£ ñ‘· Œ ‹Ô ˝ À ø° å D ‘· eT]j· T T
(II) Decline in industrial production and
sluggish economic growth
eT+<ä–+∫q Ä]úø£ e~∆
(III) Decrease in aggregate demand and (III) yÓ T T‘· Ô + &ç e ÷+&é eT]j· T T $ìjÓ ÷ >∑ < ës¡ T

consumer spending e´j·T+˝À ‘·>∑TZ<ä\

(IV) Appreciation of the domestic (IV) m>∑TeT‹ b˛{°‘·‘ê«ìï ‘·–Z+#·&ÜìøÏ <˚oj·T
currency to reduction of export ø£¬s˙‡ì yÓTs¡T>∑T|üs¡#·&É+
competitiveness
~>∑T e Ç∫Ãq ø√&é\ <ë«sê dü¬s ’q düe÷<ÛëHêìï
Select the correct answer by the codes
m+#·Tø√+&ç.
given below.
(1) I eT]j·TT II
(1) I and II
(2) II and III
(2) II eT]j·TT III
(3) I, III and IV (3) I, III eT]j·TT IV
(4) I, II, III and IV (4) I, II, III eT]j·TT IV

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22. Consider the following statements. 22. øÏ+~ Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç.

(I) The weightage of food in Consumer (I) {À≈£î <Ûäs¡\ dü÷N (WPI) ø£+fÒ $ìjÓ÷>∑<ës¡T\
Price Index (CPI) is higher than that <Ûäs¡\ dü÷∫ø£ (CPI)˝À ÄVü‰s¡+ yÓsTTfÒJ
in Wholesale Price Index (WPI). m≈£îÿe>± ñ+~.
(II) The WPI does not capture changes (II) CPI #˚ùd ùde\ <Ûäs¡\˝À e÷s¡TŒ\qT WPI >∑Dq
in the prices of services, which CPI
#˚j·T<äT.
does.
(III) ]»sY« u≤´+ø˘ Ä|òt Ç+&çj·÷ Ç|ü⁄Œ&ÉT WPIì
(III) Reserve Bank of India has now
<ëì Á<äy√´\“D+ jÓTTø£ÿ ø°\ø£ Á|üe÷D+>±
adopted WPI as its key measure of
d”«ø£]+∫+~ eT]j·TT ø°\ø£ bÕ\d” πs≥¢qT
inflation and to decide on changing
e÷s¡Ã&É+ô|’ ìs¡íj·T+ rdüT≈£î+~.
the key policy rates.
~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the
düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç.
codes given below.

(1) I and II
(1) I eT]j·TT II
(2) Only II
(2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) Only III (3) III e÷Á‘·y˚T
(4) All of the above (4) ô|’e˙ï

23. Collaborative action to reduce inflation? 23. Á<äy√´\“DeTTqT ‘·–Z+#·T≥≈£î düVü≤ø£]+#·T #·s¡´ ?
(1) Promotion of exports (1) m>∑TeT‘·T\qT Áb˛‘·‡Væ≤+#·T≥
(2) Deduction of SLR (2) SLR ‘·–Z+|ü⁄
(3) Reduction of CRR (3) CRR ‘·–Z+|ü⁄
(4) Increase in Repo rate (4) Repo πs≥T ô|+#·T≥

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GS/G-II(M)10 ( 15 ) B

24. Which of the following is referred to as the 24. uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+˝À πø+Á<ä u≤´+ø˘ ªn+‹eT s¡TD<ë‘·µ>± øÏ+~
'lender of last resort' by the central bank yê{Ï˝À <˚ìì dü÷∫düTÔ+~.
in India.
(I) Ç‘·s¡ eqs¡T\ qT+&ç s¡TD+ rdüTø√e&É+˝À
(I) Lending to trade and industry bodies
$|òü\yÓTÆq|ü⁄Œ&ÉT yêDÏ»´ eT]j·TT |ü]ÁX¯eT\
when they fail to borrow from other
dü+düú\≈£î s¡TD≤\T Çe«&É+.
sources.
(II) ‘ê‘êÿ*ø£ dü+øå√uÛÑ+ ñqï u≤´+≈£î\≈£î *øÏ«&ç{°ì
(II) Providing liquidity to the banks
n+~+#·&É+.
having a temporary crisis.
(III) ã&Ó®{Ÿ ˝À≥TqT |ü P &˚ à +<ä T ≈£ î Á| üuÛ ÑT‘ê«\≈£î
(III) Lending to governments to finance

budgetary deficits.
s¡TD≤*e«&É+.
Select the correct answer by using the ~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
codes given below ? düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç ?
(1) I and II (2) II only (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) II and III (4) III only (3) II eT]j·TT III (4) III e÷Á‘·y˚T

25. The Foreign Exchange Reserves (FER) of 25. RBI jÓTTø£ÿ $<˚o e÷s¡ø£ ì\«\T (FER) øÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À

RBI include which of the following? <˚ìì ø£*– ñ+{≤sTT?

(I) Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) (I) $<˚o ø£¬s˙‡ ÄdüTÔ\T (FCA)

(II) Gold (II) ã+>±s¡+

(III) Special Drawing Right (SDR) (III) ôdŒwü˝Ÿ Á&ÜsTT+>¥ ¬s’{Ÿ‡ (SDR)

(IV) Reserve Tranche Position (RTP) (IV) ]»sY« Á{≤+#Y bıõwüHé (RTP)

Select the correct answer by using the ~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
codes given below. düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç.
(1) I and II (2) II, III and IV (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II, III, eT]j·TT IV
(3) I, II and III (4) All of the above (3) I, II eT]j·TT III (4) ô|’e˙ï

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26. Statutory Liquidity Ratio is to be 26. #·≥ºã<ä∆yÓTÆq *øÏ«&ç{° ìwüŒ‹Ôì u≤´+≈£î\T á s¡÷|ü+˝À
maintained by banks in the form of ìs¡«Væ≤+#ê* ?
(I) Cash
(I) q>∑<äT
(II) Gold
(II) ã+>±s¡+
(III) Unencumbered investments in
(III) ìπs›•‘· kÕ<ÛäHê˝À¢ ˝…øÏÿ+#·ã&Éì ô|≥Tºã&ÉT\T
specified instruments
(IV) ÁbÕ<Ûëq´‘ê s¡+>∑ s¡TD≤\T
(IV) Priority sector loans

Select the correct answer by using the

~>∑Te Ç∫Ãq ø√&é\qT ñ|üj÷Ó –+∫ dü¬sq’ düe÷<ÛëHêìï
codes given below m+#·Tø√+&ç
(1) II, III and IV (2) I, III and IV (1) II, III eT]j·TT IV (2) I, III eT]j·TT IV
(3) I, II and IV (4) I, II and III (3) I, II eT]j·TT IV (4) I, II eT]j·TT III

27. Which of the following is/are correct 27. ¬sb˛πs≥T≈£î dü+ã+~Û+∫ øÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$/@$ ?
regarding the Repo Rate? (I) Ç~ m\¢|ü⁄Œ&É÷ u≤´+ø˘ πs≥T ø£+fÒ ‘·≈£îÿe>±
(I) It is always lower than the Bank ñ+≥T+~.
Rate.
(II) Ç~ m\¢|ü⁄Œ&É÷ ]esY‡ ¬sb˛ πs≥T ø£+fÒ m≈£îÿe>±
(II) It is always higher than Reverse
ñ+≥T+~.
Repo Rate.
(III) Ç~ dü « \Œø±*ø£ $‘· Ô nedü s ê\ô | ’ <ä  wæ º
(III) It focuses on short term financial
ô|&ÉT‘·T+~.
needs.
(IV) Ç~ #ÛêsY® #˚j·Tã&çq|ü⁄Œ&ÉT m≥Te+{Ï nqTwü+–ø£
(IV) No collateral is involved when it is

charged.
Á|üy˚Tj·T+ ñ+&É<äT.
Select the correct answer by using the
~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
codes given below. düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç.
(1) I and II (2) I, II and III (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) I, II eT]j·TT III
(3) I and III (4) All of the above (3) I eT]j·TT III (4) ô|’e˙ï
XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 17 ) B

28. What is the importance of the term 28. uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+˝À ˇø£ dü+düú jÓTTø£ÿ ªe&û¶ ø£eπsCŸ πswæjÓ÷µ
'Interest Coverage Ratio' of a firm in India? nH˚ |ü<ä+ jÓTTø£ÿ ÁbÕeTTK´‘· @$T{Ï ?
(I) It helps in understanding the present (I) u≤´+≈£î s¡TD+ Çe«uÀ‘·Tqï dü+düú jÓTTø£ÿ Á|üdüTÔ‘·
risk of a firm that a bank is going to Á | ü e ÷<ëìï ns¡ ú + #˚ d ü T ø√e&É + ˝À Ç~
given loan to. düVü‰j·T|ü&ÉT‘·T+~.
(II) It helps in evaluating the emerging (II) u≤´+ø˘ s¡TD+ Çe«uÀ‘·Tqï dü+düú≈£î bı+∫ ñqï
risk of a firm that a bank is going to Á | ü e ÷<ëìï n+#· H ê y˚ j · T &É + ˝À Ç~
give loan to. düVü‰j·T|ü&ÉT‘·T+~.
(III) The higher a borrowing firm's level (III) s¡TD+ rdüT≈£îH˚ dü+düú jÓTTø£ÿ e&û¶ ø£eπsCŸ ìwüŒ‹Ô
of Interest Coverage Ratio, the worse m+‘· m≈£îÿe>± ñ+fÒ, <ëì s¡TD≤ìï rs¡Ã>∑\
is its ability to service its debt. kÕeTs¡ú´+ n+‘· n<Ûë«qï+>± ñ+≥T+~.
Select the correct answer by using the ~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
codes given below. düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç.
(1) I and II (2) Only II (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) I and III (4) All of the above (3) I eT]j·TT III (4) ô|’e˙ï

29. Identify the correct statements regarding 29. Urban Co-operative Banks (UCB)
Urban Co-operative Banks (UCB) ? dü+ã+~Û+∫q yê´K´\˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
(I) The State Government has (I) UCB \ ìj· T +Á ‘ · D ˝À |ü s ¡ ´ y˚ ø £ å D ≈£ î sêh
constituted a special board to
Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+ Á|ü‘˚´ø£ uÀs¡T¶qT @sêŒ≥T #˚dæ+~.
supervise the regulation of UCBs.
(II) UCB\T áøÏ«{° ùws¡T¢, Á|æ|òü¬sHé‡ ùws¡T¢ C≤Ø
(II) UCBs can issue equity shares,
#˚j·Te#·TÃ.
preference shares.
(III) 1966˝À UCB\qT u≤´+øÏ+>¥ ìj·T+Á‹+#·>±
(III) In 1966, UCBs were brought under
the Banking Regulation Act. #·≥º |ü]~Û˝ÀìøÏ #˚s¡Ã≥+ »]–+~.
(1) I only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(2) II only (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) I and III (3) I eT]j·TT III
(4) II and III (4) II eT]j·TT III
XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 18 ) B

30. District Credit Plan is prepared 30. õ˝≤¢ Á¬ø&ç{Ÿ bÕ¢Hé ‘·j·÷s¡T #˚j·Tã&ç+~
(1) under Lead Bank (1) ©&é u≤´+ø˘ øÏ+<ä
(2) under NABARD (2) Hêu≤sY¶ øÏ+<ä
(3) under Panchayat (3) |ü+#êj·Tr øÏ+<ä
(4) under State Bank of India (4) ùdº{Ÿ u≤´+ø˘ Ä|òt Ç+&çj·÷ øÏ+<ä

31. Identify the correct ones in the following 31. á ÁøÏ+~ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
statements ?
(I) 1973`1974 dü+ˆˆ˝À uÛ≤s¡‘Y˝À ù|<äyê] dü+K´
(I) In 1973-1974 the number of poor
321 $T*j·TqT¢ ñ+&É>±, 2011`12 dü+ˆˆ˝À
people in India was 321 million,
while in 2011-12 the number of poor ù|<äyê] dü+K´ 269.3 $T*j·TqT¢>± ñ+~.
people was 269.3 million. (II) NSSO yê] n+#·Hê\ Á|üø±s¡+ 2011`12
(II) NSSO estimates that the number of
dü+ˆˆ˝À uÛ≤s¡‘Y˝À ìs¡T<√´>∑T\ dü+K´ 24.70
unemployed in India in 2011-12 was
24.70 million.
$T*j·TqT¢>± ñ+~.
(III) According to NSSO (2011-12) (III) NSSO (2011`12) n+#· H ê\ Á | ü ø ±s¡ +
estimates poverty rate in India is uÛ≤s¡‘Y˝À ù|<ä]ø£ XÊ‘·+ 21.9%.
21.9%.
(IV) NSSO (2011`12) n+#· H ê\ Á | ü ø ±s¡ +
(IV) According to NSSO (2011-12)
estimates unemployment rate in uÛ≤s¡‘Y˝À ìs¡T<√´>∑T\ XÊ‘·+ 5.6%.
India is 5.6%. (1) I eT]j·TT IV
(1) I and IV
(2) II eT]j·TT III
(2) II and III
(3) I, II eT]j·TT III
(3) I, II and III

(4) I, II, III and IV (4) I, II, III eT]j·TT IV

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 19 ) B

32. Para Banking Services include the 32. bÕsê u≤´+øÏ+>¥ ùde\T ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ïì ø£*– ñ+{≤sTT.
following. (I) Á¬ø&ç{Ÿ ø±sY¶ yê´bÕs¡+
(I) Credit card business
(II) ;Ûe÷ yê´bÕs¡+
(II) Insurance business
(III) bÕsê $T*≥Ø dæã“+~øÏ ãTTD≤\T ÇkÕÔsTT
(III) Loans to para military personnel
(IV) bòÕ´ø£º]+>¥ ùde\T
(IV) Factoring services

Select the correct answer by using the

~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
codes given below ?
düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç ?
(1) I, II and IV (2) II, III and IV (1) I, II eT]j·TT IV (2) II, III eT]j·TT IV
(3) I, II and III (4) I, III and IV (3) I, II eT]j·TT III (4) I, III eT]j·TT IV

33. With reference to Central Bank digital 33. ôd+Á≥˝Ÿ u≤´+ø˘ &çõ≥˝Ÿ ø£¬s˙‡\≈£î dü+ã+~Û+∫. øÏ+~
currencies. Consider the following Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç.
statements.
(I) US &Ü\sY ˝Ò < ë SWIFT e´edü ú q T
(I) It is possible to make payments in a
ñ|üjÓ÷–+#·≈£î+&Ü &çõ≥˝Ÿ ø£¬s˙‡˝À #Ó*¢+|ü⁄\T
digital currency without using US
#˚j·T&É+ kÕ<Ûä´eTe⁄‘·T+~.
dollar or SWIFT system.
(II) &çõ≥˝Ÿ ø£¬s˙‡ì Ks¡Tà #˚j·T&ÜìøÏ ø±\ |ü]$T‹
(II) A digital currency can be distributed
e+{Ï Áb˛Á>±yéT #˚j·Tã&çq wüs¡‘·T‘√ |ü+|æD°
with a condition programmed into it

such as a time frame for spending it.

#˚j·Te#·TÃ.
Select the correct answer by using the ~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
codes given below ? düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç ?
(1) I only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(2) II only (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) Both I and II (3) I eT]j·TT II ¬s+&É÷
(4) Neither I nor II (4) I ˝Ò<ë II ø±<äT
XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 20 ) B

34. Consider the following statements 34. øÏ+~ Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç

(I) The Self-Help Group (SHG)
(I) dü«j·T+ düVü‰j·Tø£ ã+<ä+ (SHG) ø±s¡´Áø£eT+
programme was originally initiated
yêdüÔyêìøÏ ùdº{Ÿ u≤´+ø˘ Ä|òt Ç+&çj·÷ <ë«sê
by the State Bank of India by
providing micro credit to the
Ä]úø£+>± yÓqTø£ã&çq yê]øÏ dü÷ø£åà |üs¡|ü‹
financially deprived. n+~+#·&É+ <ë«sê ÁbÕs¡+_Û+#·ã&ç+~.
(II) In an SHG, all members of a group (II) ˇø£ SHG˝À ˇø£ düuÛÑT´&ÉT rdüT≈£îH˚ s¡TD≤ìøÏ
take responsibility for a loan that an düeT÷Vü≤+˝Àì düuÛÑT´\+<äs¡÷ u≤<Ûä´‘· eVæ≤kÕÔs¡T.
individual member takes.
(III) ÁbÕ+rj·T Á>±MTD u≤´+≈£î\T eT]j·TT ôw&É÷´˝Ÿ¶
(III) The Regional Rural Banks and
yêDÏ»´ u≤´+≈£î\T SHG\≈£î eT<䛑·T ÇkÕÔsTT.
Scheduled Commercial Banks
support SHGs.
~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç.
codes given below. (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) Only I (2) II eT]j·TT III
(2) II and III
(3) ô|’e˙ï
(3) All of the above
(4) ô|’y˚M ø±<äT
(4) None of the above

35. Which of following statements about non- 35. πø+Á<ä Á|üuÛÑT‘·« Á|üD≤[πø‘·s¡ e´j·÷\ >∑T]+∫ øÏ+~
plan expenditures of the Central
yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q~ @~?
Government is correct?
(1) e&û¶ #Ó*¢+|ü⁄\ô|’ e´j·T+
(1) The expenditure is on interest
payments. (2) ôd’Hé‡ n+&é f…ø±ï\Jô|’ e´j·T+
(2) The expenditure is on science and (3) e´ekÕj·T+ô|’ e´j·T+
technology
(4) ô|’y˚M ø±<äT
(3) The expenditure is on agriculture.

(4) None of the above

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 21 ) B

36. Consider the following statements about 36. j·T÷ìj·THé >∑es¡ïyÓT+{Ÿ ô|ò’HêH釽À ‘êC≤ |ü]D≤e÷\
the latest developments in the Union >∑T]+∫ ÁøÏ+~ Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç.
Government Finances. (I) eTVü≤e÷à] 2021 Ä]úø£ dü+e‘·‡s¡+ düeTj·T+˝À
(I) The central government's fiscal πø+Á<ä Á|üuÛÑT‘·« ø√X¯ ˝À≥T GDP˝À 9.2%øÏ
deficit has reached 9.2% of GDP
#˚s¡T≈£î+~.
during the pandemic 2021 financial
(II) 2022 Ä]úø£ dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À ø√X¯ ˝À≥T GDP˝À
year.
(II) The fiscal deficit to be reduced to
7.7%øÏ ‘·–Z+#·ã&ç+~.
7.7% of GDP in fiscal 2022. (III) >∑ ‘ · ¬ s +&É T dü + e‘· ‡ sê˝À¢ ¬ s yÓ q ÷´ edü ÷ fi¯ ó ¢

(III) The revenue collection over the last ‘·>±ZsTT.

two years has gone down. ~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the
düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç.
codes given below.
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only
(2) I and II
(2) I eT]j·TT II
(3) II and III (3) II eT]j·TT III
(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

37. Given below are two statements. 37. ÁøÏ+<ä ¬s+&ÉT Á|üø£≥q\T Çe«ã&ܶsTT.
Statement 1 : Á|üø£≥q 1:
Deficit financing cannot create inflation
Á<äe´˝À≥T Ä]úø£ e´edüú˝À Á<äy√´\“D≤ìï düwæº+#·<äT.
in an economy.
Á|üø£≥q 2:
Statement 2 :
RBI q>∑<äT ì\«\ ìwüŒ‹Ôì ‘·–ZùdÔ, Á¬ø&ç{Ÿ ÁøÏj˚TwüHé
If RBI reduces the cash reserve ratio, the
‘·>∑TZ‘·T+~.
credit creation will decline.
(1) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct
(1) ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1 eT]j·TT 2 \T ¬s+&É÷ dü¬s’q$
(2) Both Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect (2) ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1 eT]j·TT 2\T ¬s+&É÷ dü]ø±<äT
(3) Statement 1 is correct and 2 is incorrect (3) ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1 dü¬s’q~ eT]j·TT 2 dü]ø±<äT
(4) Statement 1 is incorrect and 2 is correct (4) ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1 dü]ø±<äT eT]j·TT 2 dü¬s’q~
XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 22 ) B

38. With reference to the Bare Necessities 38. uÒsY HÓôddæ{°dt Ç+&Óø˘‡(BNI)øÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫ øÏ+~
Index (BNI), consider the following ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ\qT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç.
statements. (I) Ä]úø£ düπs« Á>±MTD eT]j·TT |ü≥ºD kÕúsTT\˝À
(I) The Economic Survey has come up
ÁbÕ<Ûä$Tø£ nedüsê\ dü÷∫ø£‘√ eTT+<äT≈£î e∫Ã+~.
with the Bare Necessities Index at
(II) BNI nìï sêÁcÕº\ ø√dü+ 2018øÏ e÷Á‘·y˚T
rural and urban levels.

(II) The BNI has been created for all düwæº+#·ã&ç+~.

states for 2018 only. (III) BNI 26 dü÷∫ø£\ô|’ Ä<Ûës¡|ü&ç ñ+≥T+~.

(III) The BNI is based on 26 indicators. (IV) BNI Äs¡T ø√D≤\qT ø£*– ñ+≥T+~.
(IV) The BNI consists of six dimensions.
~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the
düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç ?
codes given below ?

(1) I and III (2) I and IV

(1) I eT]j·TT III (2) I eT]j·TT IV
(3) II and III (4) II and IV (3) II eT]j·TT III (4) II eT]j·TT IV

39. Which of the following taxes is levied and 39. á ÁøÏ+~ |üqTï\˝À y˚{Ïì πø+Á<ä Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+ $~Û+∫,
collected by the central government but edü÷\T #˚düTÔ+~ ø±˙ sêÁcÕº\≈£î πø{≤sTT+#·<äT ?
not allocated to the states? (I) ø±s=ŒπswüHé |üqTï
(I) Corporation tax
(II) bı>±≈£îô|’ m¬ø’‡CŸ düT+ø£+
(II) Excise duty on tobacco
(III) e´ekÕj· T uÛ Ñ ÷ $T ø±≈£ î +&Ü Ç‘· s ¡ Ädæ Ô
(III) Duties in respect of succession to
yês¡dü‘ê«ìøÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫q $<ÛäT\T
property other than agriculture land
(IV) e÷]Œ&ç _\T¢\ô|’ kÕº+|t &É÷´{°\T
(IV) Stamp duties on bills of exchange
~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the

codes given below.

düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç.
(1) I and II (2) III only (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) III e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) II and IV (4) IV only (3) II eT]j·TT IV (4) IV e÷Á‘·y˚T
XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 23 ) B

40. Consider the following statements. 40. øÏ+~ Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç.

(I) Direct taxes are taxes that affect an
(I) Á|ü‘·´ø£å |üqTï\T n+fÒ ˇø£ e´øÏÔô|’ Á|üuÛ≤e+ #·÷ù|
individual and also affect other
|üqTï\T eT]j·TT Ç‘·s¡ e´≈£îÔ\ô|’ ≈£L&Ü Á|üuÛ≤e+
individuals.
(II) Indirect taxes are those taxes in #·÷|ü⁄‘êsTT.
which impact and incidence are on (II) |üs√ø£å |üqTï\T n+fÒ ˇπø e´øÏÔô|’ Á|u
ü Û≤e+ eT]j·TT
the same person. dü+|òüT≥q\T ñ+&˚ |üqTï\T.
(III) The burden of indirect taxes can be (III) |üs√ø£å |üqTï\ uÛ≤s¡+ e÷s¡e#·TÃ.
shifted.
~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the
düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç ?
codes given below ?
(1) I and II (2) Only III (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) III e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) I and III (4) Neither II nor III (3) I eT]j·TT III (4) II ˝Ò<ë III ø±<äT

41. With reference to GST, which of the 41. GSTøÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫ øÏ+~ ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ\˝À @~ ì»+?
following statements are true?
(I) GST nH˚~ |üs√ø£å |üqTï\ @ø£ø±\ e´edüúô|’
(I) GST is based on a system of
Ä<Ûës¡|ü&ç ñ+≥T+~, Çø£ÿ&É Á|ü‹ ˝≤yê<˚M πø+Á<ä
concurrency of indirect taxes, where
eT]j·TT sêÁwüº GSTì Äø£]¸düTÔ+~.
every transaction attracts Central as
(II) GST ñ‘· Œ ‹Ô - Ä<Û ë ]‘· |ü q Tï\ e´edü ú q T
well as State GST.
(II) GST replaced a production-based $ìjÓ÷>∑+ Ä<Ûë]‘· |üqTï $<Ûëq+ <ë«sê uÛÑØÔ
taxation system by a consumption #˚dæ+~.
based tax system. (III) Ç~ dü]Vü≤<äT› es¡Ôø±ìøÏ >∑eT´kÕúq dü÷Á‘êìï
(III) It brings destination principle for rdü T ≈£ î edü T Ô + ~, Bì ø√dü + ù | <ä eT]j· T T
cross-border trading for which the $ìjÓ÷–düTqÔ ï sêÁcÕº\T eT]+‘· dü+|üqï eT]j·TT
poorer and consuming states are bÕ]Á X Ê$Tø° ø £ s ¡ D #Ó + ~q yê] Ks¡ T Ñ√
benefitting at the expense of more
Á|üjÓ÷»q+ bı+<äT‘·THêïsTT.
affluent and industrialised ones.
~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the
düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç.
codes given below.
(1) I and II (2) I and III
(1) I eT]j·TT II (2) I eT]j·TT III
(3) II and III (4) All of these (3) II eT]j·TT III (4) ô|’e˙ï
XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 24 ) B

42. Match the following 42. øÏ+~ yê{Ïì dü]b˛\Ã+&ç

List-I C≤_‘ê-I
(a) Conglomerate
(a) düy˚Tàfi¯q+
(b) Golden handshake
(b) >√˝…¶Hé Vü‰´+&éùwø˘
(c) Blue Chip
(c) ã÷¢ ∫|t
(d) Laissez-faire
(d) ˝…’ôdCŸ-ô|òsTTsY
List-II

(i) The company that has acquired

C≤_‘ê-II
interest in different industries by (i) Ç‘·s¡ ø£+ô|˙\qT kÕ«BÛq+ #˚düTø√e&É+ ˝Ò<ë
taking over or merging with other $©q+ #˚j·T&É+ <ë«sê $$<Ûä |ü]ÁX¯eT\ô|’
companies ÄdüøÏÔì bı+~q ø£+ô|˙
(ii) An economic system in which
(ii) Á|ü»\ Áô|’y˚{Ÿ düeT÷Vü‰\ eT<Ûä´ ˝≤yê<˚M\T @
transaction between private groups
$<ÛäyÓTÆq Ä]úø£ CÀø£´yê<ä+ ˝Ò≈£î+&Ü ñ+&˚ Ä]úø£
of people are free from any form of
economic interventionism
e´edüú
(iii) An employment agreement which (iii) ñ<√´>∑T\T ‘·eT ñ<√´>±ìï ø√˝ÀŒ‘˚ j·T»e÷ì
states that the employer will provide >∑D˙j·TyÓTqÆ $uÛÑ»q bÕ´πøJì n+~kÕÔsì¡ ‘Ó*ù|
a significant severance package, if ñbÕ~Û ˇ|üŒ+<ä+
the employees loses their job
(iv) HêD´yÓTÆq $X¯«dü˙j·T‘· eT]j·TT eT+∫ eT]j·TT
(iv) Stock in a stock corporation with a #Ó&ÉT düeTj·÷˝À¢ ˝≤uÛÑ<ëj·Tø£+>± |üì#˚ùd
national reputation for quality
kÕeTs¡ú´+ ø√dü+ C≤rj·T U≤´‹ì ø£*– ñqï kÕºø˘
reliability and the ability to operate
ø±s=ŒπswüHé˝À kÕºø˘
profitably in good and bad times
(1) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
(1) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
(2) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
(2) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
(3) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(3) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
(4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

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43. Consider the following statements. 43. øÏ+~ Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç.

Statement 1 :
Á|üø£≥q 1:
India accounts for 3.2% of global export of
goods.
Á|ü|ü+#· m>∑TeT‹ edüTÔe⁄\˝À uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+ yê{≤ 3.2%.
Statement 2 : Á|üø£≥q 2:
Many local companies and foreign uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+˝À |üì#˚düTÔqï nH˚ø£ kÕúìø£ ø£+ô|˙\T
companies operating in India have taken
eT]j·TT $<˚o ø£+ô|˙\T uÛ≤s¡‘<· X˚ +¯ jÓTTø£ÿ ñ‘·Œ‹Ô *+ø˘¶
advantage of India's Production Linked
Incentive (PLI) Scheme. ÇHÓ‡+{Ïyé (PLI) |ü<∏äø£+ Á|üjÓ÷»Hêìï bı+<ësTT.
(1) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct (1) 1 eT]j·TT 2 ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ\T ¬s+&É÷ dü¬s’q$
and statement 2 is the correct eT]j·TT ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1øÏ ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 2 dü¬s’q
explanation for statement 1.
$es¡D.
(2) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
and statements 2 is not the correct (2) 1 eT]j·TT 2 ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ\T ¬s+&É÷ dü¬s’q$
explanation for statement 1. eT]j·TT ùdº{yŸ TÓ +{Ÿ 1øÏ ùd{º yŸ TÓ +{Ÿ 2 dü¬sq’ $es¡D
(3) Statement 1 is correct but statement ø±<äT.
2 is incorrect.
(3) ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1 dü¬s’q~ ø±ì ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 2 ‘·|ü⁄Œ.
(4) Statement 1 is incorrect but
statement 2 is correct. (4) ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1 ‘·|ü⁄Œ ø±˙ ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 2 dü¬s’q~.

44. The term 'West Texas Intermediate' (WTI) 44. Ç{°e\ yês¡\Ô ˝À ø£ì|ædüTqÔ ï ªydÓ tº f…ø±‡dt Ç+≥Øà&çjT· {Ÿµ
appearing in the news recently refers to (WTI) nH˚ |ü<ä+ ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À <˚ìì dü÷∫düTÔ+~ ?
which of the following ? (1) eTT&ç #·eTTs¡T
(1) crude oil
(2) ãT*j·THé
(2) bullion
(3) ns¡T<Ó’q uÛÑ÷$T eT÷\ø±\T
(3) rare Earth elements
(4) j·TTπsìj·T+
(4) uranium

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45. Illegal wealth and black money are

45. nÁø£eT dü+|ü<ä, q\¢<ÛäqeTT\qT kÕºs¡º|t ø£+ô|˙\˝À
converted into white money along with tax @+õ˝Ÿ ÇHéyÓdtºyÓT+{Ÿ>± e÷]à |üqTï m>∑y˚‘·‘√ bÕ≥T
evasion by making angel investment in ‘Ó\¢ <ÛäqeTT>± e÷s¡Ã≥+ »s¡T>∑T‘·T+~. Ç≥Te+{Ï
start-up companies. Tax levied on such ˝≤yê<˚$\ô|’ $~Û+#˚ |üqTï ?
transactions? (1) Engel Tax
(1) Engel Tax (2) Poll Tax
(2) Poll Tax
(3) Tobin Tax (3) Tobin Tax
(4) Capital Gain Tax (4) Capital Gain Tax

46. Consider the following statement. 46. øÏ+~ Á|üø£≥qqT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç.

Statement 1 :
Á|üø£≥q 1 :
India, having uranium deposits, depends

on coal for most of its electricity j·TTπsìj·T+ ìπøåbÕ\qT ø£*– ñqï uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+ <ëì
production. $<äT´‘Y ñ‘·Œ‹Ô˝À m≈£îÿe uÛ≤>∑+ u§>∑TZô|’ Ä<Ûës¡|ü&ç
Statement 2 :
ñ+≥T+~.
Uranium, enriched to the extent of atleast

60% is required for the production of Á|üø£≥q 2 :

electricity.
$<äT´‘Y ñ‘·Œ‹ÔøÏ ø£˙dü+ 60% es¡≈£î düeT~∆>± ñqï
(1) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

and statement 2 is the correct

j·TTπsìj·T+ nedüs¡+.
explanation for statement 1. (1) 1 eT]j·TT 2 ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ\T ¬s+&É÷ dü¬s’q$ eT]j·TT
(2) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1øÏ ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 2 dü¬s’q $es¡D.
and statement 2 is not the correct

explanation for statement 1. (2) ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1 eT]j·TT 2 ¬s+&É÷ dü¬s’q$ eT]j·TT

(3) Statement 1 is correct but statement ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1øÏ ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 2 dü¬s’q $es¡D ø±<äT.
2 is incorrect.
(3) ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1 dü¬s’q~ ø±ì ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 2 ‘·|ü⁄Œ.
(4) Statement 1 is incorrect but statement

2 is correct. (4) ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 1 ‘·|ü⁄Œ ø±˙ ùdº{ŸyÓT+{Ÿ 2 dü¬s’q~.

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47. Which countries are most affected by 47. yê´bÕs¡ #·Áø±\ e\q rÁe Á|üuÛ≤yê\qT m<äTs=ÿqT
business cycles? <˚XÊ\T ?
(1) Poor countries (1) ù|<ä <˚XÊ\T
(2) Developing countries (2) n_Ûeè~∆ #Ó+<äT‘·Tqï <˚XÊ\T
(3) Developed countries (3) n_Ûeè~∆ #Ó+~q <˚XÊ\T
(4) Backward Countries (4) yÓqTø£ã&çq <˚XÊ\T

48. Match the following ? 48. á ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ïì »‘·|üs¡T#·TeTT ?

List-I C≤_‘ê`I
(a) K.N.Raj Committee (a) K.N.sêCŸ ø£$T{°
(b) Mahavirtyagi Committee (b) eTVü‰MsY‘ê´– ø£$T{°
(c) Rajachellaiah Committee (c) sêC≤#Ó\¢j·T´ ø£$T{°
(d) John Mathai Committee (d) C≤Hé eT‘êjYT ø£$T{°
List-II C≤_‘ê`II
(i) Tax on agricultural income (i) e´ekÕj·T Ä<ëj·T+ô|’ |üqTï
(ii) Recommendation to prevent tax (ii) |üqTï\ m>∑y˚‘·qT n]ø£≥Tº≥≈£î dæbòÕs¡düT
evasion
(iii) CENVAT dü÷#·q
(iii) CENVAT reference
(iv) Surtax qT Corporate Tax >± e÷sêÃ\ì
(iv) It is recommended to convert Surtax
into Corporate Tax dæbòÕs¡düT
(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii) (1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
(2) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (2) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(3) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (3) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) (4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

49. Which of the following are key indicators 49. øÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+˝À ù|<ä]ø±ìøÏ Á|ü<Ûëq
of poverty in India ? dü÷∫ø£\T @$?
(I) High infant mortality rate (I) n~Ûø£ •X¯ó eTs¡D≤\ πs≥T
(II) Low life expectancy (II) ‘·≈£îÿe Äj·TTsê›j·T+
(III)High inflation rate (III) n~Ûø£ Á<äy√´\“D+ πs≥T
(IV)Low literacy rate (IV) ‘·≈£îÿe nø£åsêdü´‘· πs≥T
(1) I, II and III (1) I, II eT]j·TT III
(2) I, II and IV (2) I, II eT]j·TT IV
(3) II, III and IV (3) II, III eT]j·TT IV
(4) I and IV (4) I eT]j·TT IV

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50. With reference to casual workers employed 50. uÛ≤ s¡‘·<˚X¯+ ˝À |üì #˚düT Ôq ï kÕ<Ûës¡D ø±]à≈£î \≈£î
in India, consider the following
statements.
dü+ã+~Û+∫ á ÁøÏ+~ Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]>∑DÏ+#·+&ç.
(I) All casual workers are entitled for (I) ø±´Ee˝Ÿ es¡ ÿ sY ‡ n+<ä s ¡ ÷ m+bÕ¢ s T÷dt
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) ÁbÕ$&Ó+{Ÿ |òü+&é (EPF) ø£eπsJøÏ ns¡TΩ\T.
coverage.
(II) kÕ<Ûës¡D ø±]à≈£î\+<ä]ø° kÕ<Ûës¡D |üì >∑+≥\T
(II) All casual workers are entitled for
regular working hours and overtime eT]j·TT zesY f…Æ+ #Ó*¢+|ü⁄≈£î ns¡TΩ\T.
payment. (III) ˇø£ kÕú|q ü ˝Ò<ë |ü]ÁXe¯ T ‘·q u≤´+≈£î U≤‘ê <ë«sê
(III) The government can by a notification e÷Á ‘ · y ˚ T y˚ ‘ · H ê\T #Ó * ¢ + #ê\ì Á | ü u Û Ñ T ‘· « +
specify that an establishment or
industry shall pay wages only
H√{Ï|òæπøwüHé <ë«sê ù|s=ÿqe#·TÃ.
through its bank account. ~>∑ T e Çe«ã&ç q ø√&é \ qT ñ|ü j Ó ÷ –+∫ dü ¬ s ’ q
Select the correct answer by using the düe÷<ÛëHêìï m+#·Tø√+&ç ?
codes given below ?
(1) I and II (2) II and III
(1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II eT]j·TT III
(3) I and III (4) All of the above (3) I eT]j·TT III (4) ô|’e˙ï

51. Assertion (A) : 51. Á|ü‹bÕ<äq (A) :

It is believed that food self-sufficiency has Vü≤]‘· $|ü¢e+ ‘·sê«‘· ÄVü‰s¡ <ÛëHê´\T ñ‘·Œ‹Ô ô|]–
not been achieved since the increase in
ÄVü‰s¡ dü«j·T+ düeTè~∆ kÕ~Û+#·ã&ç+<äì nqTø√e&É+
food grain production after the Green
Revolution. But today's problem is not »s¡T>∑T‘·T+~. ø±ì áHê{Ï düeTdü´ ÄVü‰s¡ <ÛëHê´\ ø=s¡‘·
scarcity of food grains. Due to lack of ø±<äT. ø=qT>√\T X¯øÏÔ ˝Òø£ ù|<ä Á|ü»\T ‘·eT≈£î ø±e\dæq
purchasing power, poor people are not able |ü]e÷D+˝À ÄVü‰s¡ <ÛëHê´\T ø=qTø√ÿ˝Òø£b˛‘·THêïs¡T.
to buy the required quantity of food grains.
ø±s¡D+ (R) :
Reason (R) :
‘·èD <ÛëHê´\T ø=s¡‘· ˝Òø£b˛sTTHê |ü|ü<ÛëHê´\T ø=s¡‘·
Although there is no shortage of whole
m≈£îÿe>± ñ+~.
grains, there is a shortage of pulses.
(1) (A) eT]j·TT (R) ¬s+&ÉT dü¬s’q$. (A) ≈£î (R)
(1) (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is correct
explanation of (A) dü¬s’q $es¡D.
(2) (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is not (2) (A) eT]j·TT (R) ¬s+&ÉT dü¬s’q$. ø±ì (A) ≈£î
correct explanation of (A) (R) dü¬s’q $es¡D ø±<äT.
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct (3) (A) dü¬s’q~, ø±ì (R) dü¬s’q~ ø±<äT.
(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct (4) (A) dü¬s’q~ ø±<äT, ø±ì (R) dü¬s’q~.

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52. Food security is defined as “the availability 52. ª Äs√>∑´e+‘·yÓTÆq, #·Ts¡T¬ø’q JeHêìï ø=qkÕ–+#·&ÜìøÏ
of sufficient food at all times for all people Á|ü»\+<ä]øÏ nìï ø±˝≤\˝À #ê*q+‘· |ü]e÷D+˝À
to maintain a healthy and active life.” ÄVü‰s¡+ n+<äTu≤≥T˝À ñ+&É≥+ ÄVü‰s¡ uÛÑÁ<ä‘·µ nì
Which of the following defines food ÄVü‰s¡ uÛÑÁ<ä‘·qT ìs¡«∫+∫+~ ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À @~ ?
security?
(1) ÄVü ‰ s¡ e´ekÕj· T dü + dü ú (FAO) 1983
(1) Food Agriculture Organization (FAO)
dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À ìs¡«∫+∫+~.
defined in the year 1983.
(2) Á|ü|ü+#· n_Ûeè~∆ ìy˚~ø£˝À Á|ü|ü+#· u≤´+≈£î 1986
(2) Defined by the World Bank in the year
1986 in the World Development
dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À ìs¡«∫+∫+~.
Report. (3) Á | ü | ü + #· ÄVü ‰ s¡ dü e ÷y˚ X ¯ + ˝À 1996˝À
(3) Defined in World Food Congress 1996. ìs¡«∫+#·ã&ç+~.
(4) Food security has been defined by the (4) ÄVü‰s¡ uÛÑÁ<ä‘· nH˚ yê´dü+˝À 1991 dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À
NABARD in the year 1991. NABARD ìs¡«∫+∫+~.

53. Look at the statements related to National 53. C≤rj· T ÄVü ‰ s¡ uÛ Ñ Á < ä ‘ · $Twü H é (NFSM) øÏ
Food Security Mission (NFSM) ? dü+ã+~Û+∫q Á|üø£≥q\T |ü]o*+#·+&ç ?
(I) In its 53rd meeting held on 9 May (I) 2007 y˚T 9 q »]–q 53e düe÷y˚X¯+˝À
2007, the National Food Security C≤rj·T ÄVü‰s¡ uÛÁÑ<‘ä · eT+&É* ˇø£ C≤rj·T ÄVü‰s¡
Council decided to launch a National uÛÑÁ<ä‘ê $TwüHé (NFSM)qT ÁbÕs¡+_Û+#ê\ì
Food Security Mission (NFSM). ìs¡ísTT+∫+~.
(II) Since 2007-08 it has been started in
(II) 2007`08 qT+&ç Ç~ 25 sêÅcÕº\˝Àì 476
476 districts of 25 states.
õ˝≤¢\˝À ÁbÕs¡+_Û+#·ã&ç+~.
(III) Since the 12th Plan five divisions have
(III) 12e Á|ü D≤[ø£ qT+&ç á $Twü H é˝À nsTT<äT
been working in this mission.
$uÛ≤>±\T |üì #˚düTÔHêïsTT.
(IV) Annual production of rice in the country
(IV) dü + e‘· ‡ sêìøÏ <˚ X ¯ + ˝À _j· T ´+ ñ‘· Œ ‹Ô 10
is 10 million tonnes and wheat production
is 8 million tonnes. The objective of this $T*j·THé ≥qTï\T >√<ÛäTeT ñ‘·Œ‹Ô 8 $T*j·THé
mission is to increase the production of ≥qTï\T. |ü|ü <ÛëHê´\T ñ‘·Œ‹Ô 2 $T*j·THé
pulses by 2 million tonnes. ≥qTï\T ô|+#·&É+ á $TwüHé \ø£å´+.
Which of the above statements are correct? ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü¬s’q$ ?
(1) I, III, IV (2) I, II, III (1) I, III, IV (2) I, II, III
(3) II, III, IV (4) I, II, III (3) II, III, IV (4) I, II, III

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54. Match the following 54. á ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ïì »‘·|üs¡T#·TeTT ?

List-I C≤_‘ê`I
(a) Year of Commencement of RPDS (a) RPDS ÁbÕs¡+_Û+∫q dü+e‘·‡s¡+

(b) Year of Commencement of TPDS (b) TPDS ÁbÕs¡+_Û+∫q dü+e‘·‡s¡+

(c) Antyodaya Annayojana (c) n+‘√´<äj·T nqïjÓ÷»q

(d) Year of enactment of Food Security Act (d) ÄVü‰s¡uÛÑÁ<ä‘· #·≥º+ s¡÷bı+~+∫q dü+e‘·‡s¡+

List-II C≤_‘ê`II
(i) 2013 (i) 2013

(ii) 2000 (ii) 2000

(iii) 1997 (iii) 1997

(iv) 1992 (iv) 1992

(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii) (1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)

(2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

(3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

55. Consider the statements related to Society 55. kıôd’{° |òüsY m*$TH˚wüHé Ä|òt s¡÷s¡˝Ÿ bÕeغ (SERP)
for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)? øÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫q Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç ?
(I) The Society is an independent
(I) kıôd’{\ ° #·≥+º Áø+Ï <ä qyÓ÷<äT #˚jT· ã&çq dü«‘·+Á‘·
proprietary society registered under
the Societies Act Á|ü‹|ü‹Ô >∑\ dü+|òüT+ á kıôd’{°
(II) The Chief Minister of the State is its (II) sêh eTTK´eT+Á‹ BìøÏ n<Ûä´≈£åî&ÉT
President
(III) 13 õ˝≤¢\˝Àì Á>±MTD ù|<ä eTVæ≤fi¯\ kÕe÷õø£
(III)The state government has set up
SERP to contribute to the social
düMTø£s¡D≈£î <√Vü≤<ä+ #˚ùd+<äT≈£î sêh Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+
mobilization of rural poor women in SERP ì @sêŒ≥T #˚dæ+~.
13 districts. (IV) ù|<ä]ø£ ìs¡÷à\q ø√dü+ ãVüQeTTK eP´Vü‰ìï
(IV) Pursues a multi-pronged strategy for
poverty alleviation.
nqTdü]düTÔ+~.
Which of the above statements are correct? ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü¬s’q$ ?
(1) I and II (2) II and III (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II eT]j·TT III
(3) I, II and IV (4) All of the above
(3) I, II eT]j·TT IV (4) ô|’e˙ï

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56. Match details of health sector in the state? 56. sêh+˝À Äs√>∑´ s¡+>∑ $esê\T »‘·#˚j·T+&ç ?
List-I List-II C≤_‘ê`I C≤_‘ê`II
(a) PHSCs (i) 51 (a) PHSC (i) 51
(b) PHCs (ii) 181 (b) PHC (ii) 181
(c) CHCs (iii) 1130 (c) CHC (iii) 1130
(d) RHs (iv) 11481 (d) RH (iv) 11481
(1) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (1) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(3) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv) (3) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii) (4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

57. Match health standards in the state by 57. õ˝≤¢\ yêØ>± sêh+˝À Äs√>∑´ Á|eü ÷D≤\T »‘·|sü #¡ +· &ç.
district.
C≤_‘ê`I
List-I
(a) »qHê\ πs≥T n~Ûø£+ >∑\ õ˝≤¢
(a) District with high birth rate
(b) e÷‘ê eTs¡D≤\ πs≥T n~Ûø£+ >∑\ õ˝≤¢
(b) District with high maternal mortality rate
(c) •X¯óeTs¡D≤\ πs≥T n~Ûø£+ >∑\ õ˝≤¢
(c) District with high infant mortality rate
(d) e÷‘ê eTs¡D≤\ πs≥T n‘·´\Œ+>± ñqï õ˝≤¢
(d) District with lowest maternal mortality rate
C≤_‘ê`II
List-II
(i) ø£s¡÷ï\T
(i) Kurnool
(ii) $XÊK|ü≥ï+
(ii) Visakhapatnam
(iii) ø£&É|ü
(iii) Kadapa
(iv) HÓ\÷¢s¡T
(iv) Nellore
(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

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58. Match district wise literacy ranks ? 58. õ˝≤¢\ yêØ>± nø£åsêdü´‘· sê´+≈£î\qT »‘·|üs¡#·+&ç ?
List-I C≤_‘ê`I
(a) District ranked first in total literacy rate (a) yÓTT‘·Ô+ nø£åsêdü´‘· XÊ‘·+˝À yÓTT<ä{Ï kÕúq+˝À >∑\

(b) District ranked last in total literacy rate õ˝≤¢

(b) yÓTT‘·Ô+ nø£åsêdü´‘·˝À ∫e] kÕúq+˝À >∑\ õ˝≤¢
(c) District ranked first in male literacy rate
(c) |ü⁄s¡Twüß\ nø£åsêdü´‘·˝À yÓTT<ä{Ï kÕúq+˝À >∑\ õ˝≤¢
(d) District ranked last in female literacy rate
(d) Åd”Ô\ nø£åsêdü´‘·˝À ∫e] kÕúq+˝À >∑\ õ˝≤¢
List-II
C≤_‘ê`II
(i) Kurnool
(i) ø£s¡÷ï\T
(ii) Chittoor (ii) ∫‘·÷Ôs¡T
(iii) Vijayanagaram (iii) $»j·Tq>∑s¡+
(iv) West Godavari (iv) |ü•ÃeT>√<ëe]
(1) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (1) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(2) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (2) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(3) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii) (3) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(4) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (4) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

59. Consider the following pairs ? 59. ÁøÏ+~ »‘·\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç ?

(I) APSLIAN : Information system
(I) APSLIAN : dü∫yê\j·÷ìï õ˝≤¢ ø£˝…ø£ºs¡¢
connecting Secretariat to District
Collectors offices ø±sê´\j·÷\T nqTdü+<Ûëq+ #˚düTÔqï düe÷#ês¡
(II) APSWAN : A system that acts as an e´edüú
infrastructure communication
(II) APSWAN : sêh Á | ü u Û Ñ T ‘ê«ìøÏ eTÚ*ø£
highway for the State Govt.
(III)SAPNET : An organization that
düe÷#ês¡ s¡Vü≤<ë]>± |üì#˚ùd e´edüú.
manages communication channels in (III) SAPNET : sêh+˝À dü e ÷#ês¡ Á | ü k Õs¡
the state. #ÛêHÓfi¯flqT ìs¡«Væ≤düTÔqï dü+düú.
(IV)MANATV : Government Information
(IV) MANATV : Á|üuÛÑT‘·« düe÷#ês¡ $<ë´, •ø£åD≤
Education and Training Program
Channel. ø±s¡´Áø£e÷\ #ÛêHÓ˝Ÿ.
Which of the above pairs are correct? ô|’ »‘·\˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
(1) I and II (2) II and III (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II eT]j·TT III
(3) III and I (4) All of the above (3) III eT]j·TT IV (4) ô|’e˙ï

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60. When was the IT policy announced by the 60. n$uÛ≤»´ Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ sêh Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+ yÓTT<ä{ÏkÕ]>±
undivided Andhra Pradesh state IT $<Ûëq+ m|ü&ÉT Á|üø£{Ï+∫q~ ?
government for the first time?
(1) 1997
(1) 1997
(2) 1998
(2) 1998
(3) 2000
(3) 2000

(4) 2002 (4) 2002

61. Consider the following statements related 61. Ä+Á < Û ä Á | ü < ˚ X Ÿ |ü s ê´≥ø£ s¡ + >±ìøÏ dü + ã+~Û + ∫q
to Andhra Pradesh tourism sector ? Á|üø£≥q\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç ?
(I) Andhra Pradesh is known as “Kohinoor (I) |üsê´≥ø£ s¡+>∑+ $wüj·T+˝À Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸì
of South India” in terms of tourism. ªø√Væ≤q÷sY Ä|òt k‘Y Ç+&çj·÷µ nì |æ\TkÕÔs¡T.
(II) Andhra Pradesh Tourism has a tagline (II) Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ ≥÷]C≤ìøÏ ªªnìï kÕ<Ûä´y˚T`n+‘ê
“Everything is possible, everything is düT>∑eTy˚Tµ nH˚ {≤´>¥f…ÆHé ñ+~.
smooth”. (III) sêheT+‘ê nH˚«wæ+#·&ÜìøÏ, ÄkÕ«~+#·&ÜìøÏ
(III)The state offers eleven theme-based
|ü < ä ø =+&É T B∏ y é T `Ä<Û ë ]‘· ≥÷]»+\qT
tourisms to explore and enjoy.
n+~düTÔ+~.
(IV) |ü]bÕ\Hê ì$T‘·Ô+ sêÅcÕºìï 7 $uÛ≤>±\T>±
(IV)State is divided into 7 divisions for
$uÛÑõ+#ês¡T.
administrative purposes.
ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Which of the above statements are correct?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only
(2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(2) II only
(3) II eT]j·TT III
(3) II and III
(4) III eT]j·TT IV
(4) III and IV

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62. Match the locations of fishing harbors in 62. sêh+˝À HÓ\ø=qï |òæwæ+>¥ Vü‰s¡“sY\T`yê{Ï Á|ü<˚XÊ\T
the state? »‘·|üs¡#·+&ç ?
List-I C≤_‘ê`I
(a) Juvla Dinne (a) Ee«\ ~HÓï
(b) Nizam Patnam (b) ìC≤+|ü≥ï+
(c) Pudi Madaka (c) |üP&çeT&Éø£
(d) Budagatlapalem (d) ãT&É>∑≥¢bÕ˝…+
List-II C≤_‘ê`II
(i) Srikakulam District (i) lø±≈£îfi¯+ õ˝≤¢

(ii) Visakhapatnam District (ii) $XÊK|ü≥ï+ õ˝≤¢

(iii) Guntur District (iii) >∑T+≥÷s¡T õ˝≤¢

(iv) Nellore District (iv) HÓ\÷¢s¡T õ˝≤¢

(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (1) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(2) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (2) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii) (4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

63. Consider the following points. 63. á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

(I) Before 1953 places where power (I) 1953≈£î |üPs¡«+ Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝À $<äT´‘Y πø+Á<ë\T
stations were located in Andhra ñqï Á | ü < ˚ X Ê\T ` HÓ \ ÷¢ s ¡ T , $»j· T yê&É ,
Pradesh - Nellore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
$XÊK|ü≥ï+
(II) Hiten Bhaiya Committee, a committee
(II) ñeTà&ç Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ sêh+˝À $<äT´‘Y dü+düÿs¡D\qT
which recommended power reforms in
the united Andhra Pradesh state
dæbòÕs¡T‡ #˚dæq ø£$T{° ` Væ≤‘˚Hé uÛÑj·÷´ ø£$T{°
(III) 2022˝À sêh+˝À ‘·\dü] $<äT´‘Y $ìjÓ÷>∑+
(III)Per capita electricity consumption in
the state in 2022 -1550 kilowatts ` 1550 øÏ˝Àyê≥T¢
(IV)Share of agriculture and allied sectors (IV) $<äT´‘Y $ìjÓ÷>∑+˝À e´ekÕj·T+, dü+ã+~Û‘·
in electricity consumption - 50% s¡+>±\ yê{≤ ` 50%
Which of the above statements are correct? ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
(1) I and II (2) II and IV (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II eT]j·TT IV
(3) I and III (4) All of the above (3) I eT]j·TT III (4) ô|’e˙ï

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64. Consider the sentences related to road 64. Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝À s√&ÉT¶ s¡yêD≤≈£î dü+ã+~Û+∫ yêø±´\qT
transport in Andhra Pradesh.
|ü]o*+#·+&ç.
(I) Andhra Pradesh has 52 national
(I) Ä+Á < Û ä Á | ü < ˚ X Ÿ ˝ À 52 C≤rj· T s¡ V ü ≤ <ës¡ T \T
highways covering 8163.72 km. have
length. 8163.72 øÏ.MT. bı&Ée⁄qT ø£*– ñHêïsTT.
(II) Density of national highways in the (II) sêh+˝À C≤rj·T s¡Vü≤<ës¡T\ kÕ+Á<ä‘· \ø£å
state is 16.53 km per lakh population.
(2011) while India's average is 10.89
»HêuÛ≤≈£î 16.53 øÏ.MT. (2011) ø±>± Ç+&çj·÷
km. dü>∑≥T 10.89 øÏ.MT.
(III) SH31 (Muddanur to Renigunta) is the (III) Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝Àì SH31 (eTT<ä›q÷s¡T qT+&ç
longest state highway in Andhra
Pradesh.
πsDÏ>∑T+≥) n‹bı&ÉyÓ’q sêh s¡Vü≤<ë].
(IV) The total length of rural roads under (IV) |ü + #êj· T rsêCŸ Ç+»˙]+>¥ XÊK |ü ] ~Û ˝ Àì
Panchayati Raj Engineering Á>±MTD s¡Vü≤<ës¡T\ yÓTT‘·Ô+ bı&Ée⁄ 79,962 øÏ.MT.
Department is 79,962 km.
ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Which of the above statements are correct?
(1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II eT]j·TT III
(1) I and II (2) II and III
(3) II and I (4) All of the above (3) II eT]j·TT IV (4) ô|’e˙ï

65. Consider the following announcements 65. dü+|òüT{Ï‘· $<äT´‘·TÔ n_Ûeè~∆ |ü<Ûäø£+ (Integrated
regarding the Integrated Power Power Development Scheme) ≈£î dü+ã+~Û+∫
Development Scheme
(I) Started to strengthen power
á ÁøÏ+~ Á|üø£≥\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç ?
transmission and distribution in (I) |ü≥ºD ÁbÕ+‘ê\˝À $<äT´‘·TÔ Á|ükÕs¡+, |ü+|æD°ì
urban areas. ã˝Àù|‘·+ #˚j·T&É+ ø=s¡≈£î ÁbÕs¡+_Û+#ês¡T.
(II) Installation of distribution
(II) |ü≥ºD≤\˝À |ü+|æD° Á{≤ì‡düºs¡T¢, Á{≤Hé‡bòÕs¡às¡T¢, |ò”&És¡T¢
transistors, transformers, feeders and
meters for consumers in towns. $ìjÓ÷>∑<ës¡T\≈£î MT≥s¡T¢ @sêŒ≥T #˚j·T≥+.
(III)Introduction of information (III) |ü+|æD° s¡+>∑+˝À düe÷#ês¡ kÕ+πø‹ø£‘· Á|üy˚X¯ô|≥º&É+.
technology in distribution sector.
(IV) ãVæ≤s¡+>∑ πøãTfi¯ófl neTs¡Ã≥+, ñuÛÑj·T sêÅcÕº\≈£î kÕàsYº
(IV)Installation of open cables, smart
metering solution for both states, MT≥]+>¥ |ü]cÕÿs¡+, Á|üuÛÑT‘·« uÛÑeHê\Tô|’ HÓ{Ÿ
installation of solar power panels with MT≥]+>¥ >∑\ kÂs¡ $<äT´‘Y |òü\ø±\T @sêŒ≥T #˚j·T≥+.
net metering on government buildings.
ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü]ø±ì n+X¯+ @~ ?
Which of the above statements is incorrect?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only
(3) III only (4) IV only (3) III e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) IV e÷Á‘·y˚T

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66. In Andhra Pradesh, APIIC has set up 66. Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝À APIIC, MSME bÕsYÿ\qT HÓ\ø=*Œ+~.
MSME parks. But which of the following nsTT‘˚ á bÕsYÿ\T ø£*–q õ˝≤¢\T ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À @$ ?
districts have parks?
(I) nq+‘·|ü⁄s¡+, ∫‘·÷Ôs¡T, $XÊK|ü≥ï+, lø±≈£îfi¯+
(I) Anantapur, Chittoor, Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam
(II) ø±øÏHê&É, Á|üø±X¯+, ø£s¡÷ï\T, HÓ\÷¢s¡T
(II) Kakinada, Prakasam, Kurnool, Nellore
(III) nqø±|ü*¢, >∑T+≥÷s¡T, bÕs¡«r|ü⁄s¡+, ø£&É|ü
(III)Anakapalli, Guntur, Parvathipuram, Kadapa
(IV) ‘·÷s¡TŒ>√<ëe], u≤|ü≥¢, ø£ècÕí, ‹s¡T|ü‹
(IV)East Godavari, Bapatla, Krishna, Tirupati

(1) I and II (2) I and III (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) I eT]j·TT III

(3) II and IV (4) I, II and IV (3) II eT]j·TT IV (4) I, II eT]j·TT IV

67. Consider the following points regarding 67. 2021`22 Ä]∆ ø £ dü π s « Á | ü ø ±s¡ + MSME \
the statistics of MSMEs as per Economic
>∑ D ≤+ø±\≈£ î dü + ã+~Û + ∫ Á ø Ï + ~ n+XÊ\qT
Survey 2021-22 ?
|ü]o*+#·+&ç ?
(I) East Godavari district has the
(I) ‘·÷s¡TŒ>√<ëe] õ˝≤¢˝À n‘·´~Ûø£+>± 1133
highest number of 1133 MSMEs.
MSME \T ñHêïsTT.
(II) Vizianagaram district has the least
85 MSMEs. (II) $»j·Tq>∑s¡+ õ˝≤¢˝À n‘·´\Œ+>± 85 MSME
(III) Rayalaseema has a total of 2000 \T ñqï$.
MSMEs. in 4 districts. (III) sêj·T \d” e T˝À 4 õ˝≤¢ ˝ À¢ yÓT T‘· Ô + 2000
(IV) Srikakulam is the highest district in MSME \T ñqï$.
terms of MSME investment, followed
(IV) MSME \ ô|≥Tºã&ç $wüj·T+˝À n‘·´~Ûø£+>± >∑\
by East Godavari and West Godavari
õ˝≤¢ lø±≈£îfi¯+, Ä ‘·sê«‘· kÕúHê\˝À ‘·÷s¡TŒ>√<ëe],
districts.
|ü•ÃeT>√<ëe] õ˝≤¢\T ì*#êsTT.
Which of the above statements is
incorrect?
ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü]ø±ì$ @$ ?
(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) III only (4) IV only (3) III e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) IV e÷Á‘·y˚T

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68. Factories are registered under 3 main 68. Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ sêh+˝À bòÕ´ø£ºØ\ #·≥º+˝Àì 3 Á|ü<Ûëq Clauses
Clauses of the Factories Act in the State ÁøÏ+<ä bòÕ´ø£ºØ\T ]õdüºs¡T #˚j·Tã&É‘êsTT. nsTT‘˚ M{ÏøÏ
of Andhra Pradesh. Consider the following dü+ã+~Û+∫ ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
points. (I) Clause 2, m (1) $<äT´#·Ã¤øÏÔì ñ|üjÓ÷–dü÷Ô
(I) Clause 2, m (1) Factories employing 50 ˝Òø£ n+‘· ø£+fÒ m≈£îÿe eT+~ |üìyês¡T
50 or more workers using electricity ñqï bòÕ´ø£ºØ\T
(II) Clause 2, m (1) Factories employing (II) Clause 2, m (1) $<äT´#·Ã¤øÏÔì ñ|üjÓ÷–dü÷Ô
20 or more workers using electricity 20 ˝Òø£ n+‘· ø£+fÒ m≈£îÿe eT+~ |üìyês¡T
(III) Clause 2, m (1c) Factories employing
ñqï bòÕ´ø£ºØ\T
(III) Clause 2, m (1c) $<äT´#·Ã¤øÔì Ï ñ|üj÷Ó –+#·≈î£ +&Ü
40 or more workers without using
electricity
40 ˝Òø£ n+‘· ø£+fÒ m≈£îÿe eT+~ |üìyês¡T ñqï
bòÕ´ø£ºØ\T
(IV) Clause 85, m (1) Having less than ten
(IV) Clause 85, m (1)$<äT´#·Ã¤øÏÔì ñ|üjÓ÷–+∫
workers using electricity. Having less
|ü~ eT+~ ø£+fÒ ‘·≈£îÿe |üìyês¡T ñ+&ÉT≥.
than 20 workers without using
$<äT´#·ÃøÏÔì ñ|üj÷Ó –+#·≈î£ +&Ü 20 eT+~ ø£+fÒ
electricity.
‘·≈£îÿe |üìyês¡T ñ+&ÉT≥.
Which of the above statements is incorrect?
ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü]ø±ì$ @$ ?
(1) I only (2) II only
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) III only (4) IV only (3) III e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) IV e÷Á‘·y˚T

69. Match the following paper industries with their 69. Á ø Ï + ~ ø±–‘· |ü ] Á X ¯ e T\qT n$ >∑ \ Á b Õ+‘ê\‘√
locations. »‘·|üs¡T#·TeTT.
List-I List-II C≤_‘ê`I C≤_‘ê`II
(a) Pennar Paper Mill (i) Bommalur (Krishna) (a) ô|HêïsY ù||üsY $T\T¢ (i) u§eTà\÷s¡T (ø£ècÕí)
(b) Delta Paper Mill (ii) Nellore (b) &Ó˝≤º ù||üsY $T\T¢ (ii) HÓ\÷¢s¡T

(c) Sirikal Paper Mill (iii) Vendra (WG) (c) dæ]ø±˝Ÿ ù||üsY $T\T¢ (iii) y˚+Á&É (|ü•ÃeT >√<ëe])
(d) ø=˝Ò¢s¡T ù||üsY $T\T¢ (iv) ø£&É|ü
(d) Kolleru Paper Mill (iv) Kadapa
(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

(3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

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70. Consider the following statements 70. e´ekÕj·T dü_‡&û\≈£î dü+ã+~Û+∫ ÁøÏ+~ Á|üø£≥q\qT
regarding agricultural subsidies ? |ü]o*+#·+&ç ?
(I) Reductions which burden the public
(I) Á|üuÛÑT‘·« K»Hêô|’ uÛ≤s¡+qT ø£*–+#˚ ‘·–Z+|ü⁄\qT
exchequer are called concessions.
(II) Subsidized seeds are distributed through
sêsTTr n+{≤s¡T.
3 organizations in Andhra Pradesh. (II) Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝À 3 dü+düú\ <ë«sê sêsTTr $‘·ÔHê\T
(III)Central Government bears the burden of |ü+|æD° »s¡T>∑T‘·T+~.
fertilizer subsidy. Punjab and Andhra (III) ms¡ T e⁄\ sêsTTr uÛ ≤ sêìï π ø +Á < ä Á | ü u Û Ñ T ‘· « +
Pradesh are the states that use the highest uÛ]Ñ düT+Ô ~. dü>≥∑ Tq ˇø£ ôV≤ø±ºsT¡ ≈£î n~Ûø£ ms¡Te⁄\T
fertilizer per hectare on an average ñ|üjÓ÷–+#·T sêÅcÕº\T |ü+C≤uŸ, Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ
(IV)From 14th May 2009 free electricity is
(IV) 2009 y˚T 14 qT+&ç Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝À e´ekÕj·T
being distributed to agriculture sector in
Andhra Pradesh. The state government is s¡+>±ìøÏ ñ∫‘·+>± $<äT´‘Y |ü+|æD° #˚düTÔHêïs¡T. sêh
providing 9 hours of free daytime Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+ 19.64 \ø£å\ |ü+|ü⁄ôd≥¢≈£î |ü>∑{Ï|üP≥
electricity to 19.64 lakh pump sets. 9 >∑+≥\ ñ∫‘· $<äT´‘Y düs¡|òüsê #˚k˛Ô+~.
Which of the above statements are correct? ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À @$ dü¬s’q$ ?
(1) I and II (2) I and III (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) I eT]j·TT III
(3) I, II and III (4) I, II and IV (3) I, II eT]j·TT III (4) I, II eT]j·TT IV

71. Consider the following aspects of co- 71. sêh+˝À düVü≤ø±s¡ |üs¡|ü‹øÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫q ÁøÏ+~
operative leverage in the state ? n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç ?
(I) 2051 PACCS are working in the state. (I) sêh+˝À 2051 PACCS\T |üì#˚düTÔqï$.
(II) 1987 created a new chapter in the field (II) 1987 @ø£ >∑yêø£å $<Ûëq+ <ë«sê düVü≤ø£sê
of cooperation through the Eka s¡+>∑+˝ÀH˚ q÷‘·q n<Ûä´j·T+ düèwæº+∫+~.
Gawaksha Policy. Credit and
|üs¡|ü‹ 3 n+#Ó\ $<Ûëq+˝ÀqT e÷¬sÿ{Ï+>¥
marketing facilities are available to
the farmers in the 3-tier system of 2 n+#Ó\ $<Ûëq+‘√ ¬s’‘·T\≈£î s¡TD, e÷¬sÿ{Ï+>¥
leverage and 2-tier system of dü<äTbÕj·÷\T ÁbÕ<Ûä$Tø£ e´ekÕj·T |üs¡|ü‹
marketing only in the primary dü+|òü÷\˝ÀH˚ \uÛÑ´eTe⁄‘·THêïsTT.
agricultural credit unions. (III) APCOB ˇø£ ôw&É÷´\T¶ düVü≤ø±s¡ u≤´+≈£î ø±<äT.
(III)APCOB is not a scheduled co- Bì Á|ü<Ûëq ø±sê´\j·T+ $»j·Tyê&É˝À @sêŒ≥T
operative bank. Its head office is
established at Vijayawada.
#˚j·Tã&ç+~.
(IV) APCOB øÏ 13 \T nqTã+<Û+ ä >± |üì#˚düTÔHêïj·Tì
(IV) APCOB have 463 branch offices of
which 13 are affiliated to DCCB. DCCB \TøÏ 463 XÊU≤ ø±sê´\j·÷\T ñHêïsTT.
Which of the above statements are correct? ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
(1) I and II (2) I and III (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) I eT]j·TT III
(3) II and IV (4) I, II and IV (3) II eT]j·TT IV (4) I, II eT]j·TT IV

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72. Match the following ? 72. á ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ïì »‘·|üs¡T#·TeTT ?

List-I C≤_‘ê`I
(a) Agricultural Marketing Act (a) e´ekÕj·T e÷¬sÿ{Ï+>¥ #·≥º+
(b) E-trading in market yards (b) e÷¬sÿ{Ÿ j·÷s¡T¶˝À¢ Ç`ÁfÒ&ç+>¥
(c) Andhra Pradesh Subsidy Scheme for (c) Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ dü_‡&û d”ÿyéT |òüsY ø√˝Ÿ¶ k˛ºπsC…dt
Cold Storages (d) C≤rj·T düVü≤ø±s¡ n_Ûeè~∆ dü+düú HÓ\ø=\Œã&çq
(d) Year of establishment of National dü+e‘·‡s¡+.
Cooperative Development Corporation.
C≤_‘ê`II
List-II
(i) 1966
(i) 1966
(ii) 2015
(ii) 2015
(iii) 1999
(iii) 1999
(iv) 1963
(iv) 1963
(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (2) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii) (4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

73. Consider the following statements 73. e´ekÕj·T <Ûäs\¡ $<Ûëq+øÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫ ÁøÏ+~ Á|øü ≥£ q\T
regarding agricultural pricing policy. |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
Assertion (A) : Á|ü‹bÕ<äq (A) :
Prices of agricultural products are n_Ûeè~∆ #Ó+<äT‘·Tqï <˚XÊ\˝À kÕ<Ûës¡D+>± e´ekÕj·T
generally more stable in developing ñ‘·Œ‘·TÔ\ <Ûäs¡\T m≈£îÿe dæús¡+>± ñ+{≤sTT.
countries.
ø±s¡D+ (R) :
Reason (R) :
n_Ûeè~∆ #Ó+<äT‘·Tqï Ä]∆ø£ e´edüú\˝À e´ekÕj·T
In developing economies, prices of
agricultural commodities greatly influence
edüTÔe⁄\ <Ûäs¡\T kÕ<Ûës¡D <Ûäs¡\ kÕúsTTì m≈£îÿe>±
the general price level. Á|üuÛ≤$‘·+ #˚kÕÔsTT.
(1) (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is correct (1) (A) eT]j·TT (R) ¬s+&ÉT dü¬s’q$. (A) ≈£î (R)
explanation of (A) dü¬s’q $es¡D.
(2) (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is not (2) (A) eT]j·TT (R) ¬s+&ÉT dü¬s’q$. ø±ì (A) ≈£î
correct explanation of (A) (R) dü¬s’q $es¡D ø±<äT.
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct (3) (A) dü¬s’q~, ø±ì (R) dü¬s’q~ ø±<äT.
(4) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct (4) (A) dü¬s’q~ ø±<äT, ø±ì (R) dü¬s’q~.

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74. Consider the agricultural pricing policy 74. e´ekÕj·T <Ûäs¡\ $<Ûëq+ \øå±´\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç ?
objectives ?
(I) e´ekÕj· T s¡ + >∑ + ˝À n~Û ø £ ñ‘· Œ ‹Ô ì
(I) Promotion of higher production in the
Áb˛‘·‡Væ≤+#·&É+.
agricultural sector.
(II) <Ûäs¡\ dæúØø£s¡D, ÄVü‰s¡ uÛÑÁ<ä‘· ø£\Œq
(II) Price stabilization, food security
(III) e´ekÕj· T <ës¡ ¢ , $ìjÓ ÷ >∑ < ës¡ ¢ eT<Û ä ´
(III)Achieving moderation between
agriculturists and consumers.
dü+j·TeTq+ kÕ~Û+#·&É+.
(IV)Avoiding inflationary conditions, (IV) Á<äy√´\“D |ü]dæú‘·T\T ìyê]+#·T≥, |ü]$T‘·+>±

making efficient and desirable use of \_Û+#˚ eqs¡T\qT düeTs¡∆e+‘·+>±, n_Û\wüD°j·T+>±

limited resources. ñ|üjÓ÷–+#·≥+.
Which of the above statements are correct? ô|’ Á|üø£≥q\˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
(1) I and II (2) II and III (1) I eT]j·TT II (2) II eT]j·TT III
(3) II and I (4) All of the above (3) II eT]j·TT IV (4) ô|’e˙ï

75. Match the early years of government 75. |ü≥ºD n_Ûeè~∆øÏ Á|üy˚X¯ô|{Ϻq Á|üuÛÑT‘·« |ü<Ûäø±\qT yê{Ï
schemes introduced for urban development ? ÁbÕs¡+uÛÑ dü+e‘·‡sê\‘√ »‘·|üs¡T#·TeTT ?
List-I C≤_‘ê`I
(a) Urban Social Development Scheme (a) |ü≥ºD kÕe÷õø£ n_Ûeè~∆ |ü<Ûäø£+
(b) Urban Slum Development Scheme (b) |ü≥ºD eTT]øÏyê&É\ n_Ûeè~∆ |ü<Ûäø£+
(c) Urban Infrastructure Services Scheme (c) |ü≥ºD eTÚ*ø£ ùde\ |ü<Ûäø£+

(d) National Slum Development Scheme (d) C≤rj·T eTT]øÏyê&É\ n_Ûeè~∆ |ü<Ûäø£+

List-II C≤_‘ê`II
(i) 1996 (i) 1996
(ii) 1990`1991
(ii) 1990-1991
(iii) 1974
(iii) 1974
(iv) 1958
(iv) 1958
(1) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(1) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(2) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (2) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

(3) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii) (3) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

(4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) (4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

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SECTION-B ôdø£åHé ` B
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ôd’Hé‡ n+&é f…ø±ï\J
76. Consider the following statements. 76. á ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) The Soviet Union cosmonaut I) yê˝…+{ÏHê ‘Óπs c˛ÿyê, k˛$j·T{Ÿ ø±k˛àHê{Ÿ
Valentina Tereshkova created
history by as the first women going
n+‘·]ø£å+˝ÀøÏ yÓ[fl e∫Ãq yÓTT≥ºyÓTT<ä{Ï eTVæ≤fi¯>±
into the space and returning safely. U≤´‹ eVæ≤+#ês¡T.
II) Peggy Whitson became the first II) Ç+≥πs ïwüq˝Ÿ ùdŒdt ùd ºwüH éq T @Á|æ˝ Ÿ 2008q
woman astronaut to visit the dü+<ä]Ù+∫ e∫Ãq Á|<ü eäÛ T eTVæ≤fi≤ ÄÅk˛ºHê{Ÿ>± ª|^æ Z
International Space Station in April,
$≥‡Héµ Á|üdæ~∆ #Ó+<ës¡T.
2008.
III) s¡cÕ´ (n|üŒ{Ï k˛$j·T{Ÿ j·T÷ìj·THé)≈£î #Ó+~q
III) Russia (former USSR) cosmonaut
"Svetlana Savitskaya' created a ªªô d «{≤¢ H ê dü $ {Ÿ ‡ ø±j· T µµ nqT ø±k˛àq{Ÿ
record by becoming the 1st women n+‘·]ø£å+˝À ùdŒdt yêø˘qT ìs¡«Væ≤+∫q yÓTT<ä{Ï
cosmonaut perform the space walk. eTVæ≤fi¯>± ù|s¡T >∑&ç+#ês¡T.
Identify the correct statement/s from the
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
above ones ?
(1) I, II (2) I, III (1) I, II (2) I, III

(3) II, III (4) I, II, III (3) II, III (4) I, II, III

77. Consider the following statements. 77. á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) The length of Pragyan rover is three I) Á|üC≤„Hé s√esY bı&Ée⁄ 3 n&ÉT>∑T\T ø±>± yÓ&É\TŒ
feet and the width is 2.5 feet.
¬s+&ÉTqïs¡ n&ÉT>∑T\T.
II) ISRO made arrangements in respect
II) #·+Á<äTì ñ|ü]‘·\+ô|’ s√esY Á|üC≤„Hé ôdø£Hé≈£î 2
of Rover Pragyan to move with a
velocity of 2 centimeters per second ôd+{°MT≥s¡¢ y˚>∑+‘√ e÷Á‘·y˚T Á|üj·÷DÏ+#˚≥≥T¢
on the surface of moon. @sêŒ≥T #˚XÊs¡T.
III) The surface of the moon has very thin III) #·+Á<äTì ñ|ü]‘·\+ô|’ qTqï{Ï <Ûä÷[ ñ+≥T+~.
dust. If the rover moves with high s√esY #·Áø±\T y˚>∑+>± ‹]–‘˚ Ä <Ûä÷[ s√esYqT
velocity the dust may distrub the ø£y˚TàkÕÔj·Tì á$<Ûä+>± @sêŒ≥T #˚XÊs¡T.
rover.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I, II (2) I, III
(1) I, II (2) I, III
(3) II, III (4) I, II, III (3) II, III (4) I, II, III

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78. Consider the following statements with 78. ÇÁk˛ e÷J #Ó’s¡àHé j·TT.ÄsY. sêe⁄ $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te
respect to ISRO’s ex-chairman U.R. Rao ? n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) Beginning from 'Aryabhatta' satellite I) uÛ≤s¡‘· ‘=* ñ|üÁ>∑Vü≤+ ªÄs¡´uÛÑ≥ºµ yÓTT<ä\Tø=ì
to Chandrayan-1, Mangalyaan mission
#·+Á<äj·÷Hé`1, eT+>∑fi¯j·÷Hé yÓTT<ä\>∑T nH˚ø£ ùdŒdt
programme U.R. Rao served ISRO in
$TwüHé\˝À j·TT.ÄsY. sêe⁄ $$<Ûä ¨<ë\˝À ùde\T
various capacities.
n+~+#ês¡T.
II) During his tenure as the chief of
ISRO, INSAT satellites were II) j·TT.ÄsY. sêe⁄ ÇÁk˛ n~Û|ü‹>± ñqï düeTj·T+˝À
launched and this mission had Á | ü j Ó ÷ –+∫q ÇHé k Õ{Ÿ ñ|ü Á > ∑ V ü ‰ \‘√ <˚ X ¯
brought drastic changes in the
ø£eT÷´ìπøwüHé\ e´edüú˝À $|ü¢yê‘·àø£ e÷s¡TŒ\T
communications sector in India.
e#êÃsTT.
III) He took initiative for the
III) GSLV sê¬ø{Ÿ, Áø£jÓ÷»ìø˘ f…ø±ï\J n_Ûeè~∆øÏ
development of GSLV Rocket and
Cryogenic Technology in India. lø±s¡+ #·T{≤ºs¡T.
Which of the above statement/s is/are not ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü]ø±ì$ @$ ?
correct ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only
(2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(2) II only
(3) I, III
(3) I, III

(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

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79. To find out the Birth of Universe and the 79. $X¯ « + |ü ⁄ ≥Tº ø £ , nq+‘· s ¡ |ü ] D≤e÷\ >∑ T ]+∫
later developments in the Universe, ‘Ó \ Tdü T ø=qT≥≈£ î Á | ü | ü + #· + ˝À ø=ìï f… * k˛ÿ|t \ T/
several Telescopes/Observatories are nã®πs«≥Ø\T |üì#˚düTÔHêïsTT. á ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ïì dü]>±
established across the globe. Match the »‘·|üs¡#·+&ç ?
following pairs correctly ?
C≤_‘ê`I (f…*k˛ÿ|t ù|s¡T)
List-I (Name of the Telescope)
(a) ˝≤yÓ˝Ÿ f…*k˛ÿ|t
(a) Lavel Telescope
(b) kÕضìj·÷ πs&çjÓ÷ f…*k˛ÿ|t
(b) Sardinia Radio Telescope
(c) C…sTT+{Ÿ MT≥sYy˚yé πs&çjÓ÷ f…*k˛ÿ|t
(c) Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope
C≤_‘ê`II (HÓ\ø=qï Á|ü<˚X¯+)
List-II (Country)
(i) Ç+&çj·÷
(i) India

(ii) Britain
(ii) Á_≥Hé
(iii) Ç≥©
(iii) Italy

(1) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii) (1) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii)

(2) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i) (2) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i)

(3) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i) (3) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i)

(4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii) (4) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii)

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80. Consider the following statements with 80. n+>±s¡ Á>∑Vü≤+ $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT
respect to Mars planet. |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) From 1960 various countries sent
I) 1960 qT+&ç n+>±s¡≈£î&ç e<ä›≈£î $$<Ûä <˚XÊ\T
space ships to the over 40 in number.
40øÏ ô|’>± y√´eTHÍø£\qT |ü+bÕsTT. n+<äT˝À
But less than half of these figures
succeeded in this mission.
dü>∑+ ø£Hêï ‘·≈î£ ÿe dü+K´˝À e÷Á‘y· T˚ $»j·Te+‘·+
II) Viking-2 spaceship sent by the US
nj·÷´sTT.
landed on the surface of to the Mars II) nyÓT]ø± |ü+|æq yÓ’øÏ+>¥`2 y√´eTHÍø£ 1976˝À
for the first time in 1976 and became n+>±s¡≈£î&çô|’ ~–q yÓT T<ä{Ï HÍø£>± Á|üdæ~∆
the 1st spaceship to the land on
#Ó+~+~.
Mars.
III) ‹j· ÷ Hé y Ó H é ` 1 ù | s¡ T ‘√ #Ó ’ H ê 2021˝À ‘· q
III) China sent a spaceship under the
name Tianwen-1 to Mars and landed y√´eTHÍø£qT n+>±s¡≈£î&çô|’ düTs¡øÏå‘·+>± ~+∫q~.
it safely in 2021. By this China ‘·<ë«sê n+>±s¡≈£î&çô|’ y√´eTHÍø£qT Á|üjÓ÷–+∫q
became the second nation to send a ¬s+&Ée <˚X¯+>± U≤´‹ eVæ≤+∫+~.
spaceship to Mars.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I, III
(1) I, III
(2) II, III
(2) II, III

(3) II only (3) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(4) I, II, III (4) I, II, III

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81. Which of the following pairs are correct ? 81. á ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À dü¬s’q »‘·\T @$ ?
Astronaut Name Country y√´eT>±$T ù|s¡T yês¡T #Ó+~q <˚X¯+
I) Peggy Whitson - America I) |æ–Z $≥‡Hé - nyÓT]ø±
II) Riyanne Barnawi - UAE II) ]j·THêï ãsêï$ ` j·TTHÓ’f…&é ns¡uŸ m$Tπs{Ÿ‡
III) Namira Salim - Saudi Arabia III) q$Tsê dü©yéT ` kÂB nπs_j·÷
(1) I only (2) I, III (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) I, III

(3) II only (4) I, II, III (3) II e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) I, II, III

82. Who is the ‘ISRO’ scientist that was 82. Ç{°e\ ÇÁk˛≈£î #Ó+~q @ XÊgy˚‘·Ô Áô|ò+#Y <˚X¯|ü⁄
honoured with the “Legion De Honour of n‘·T´qï‘· bÂs¡ |ü⁄s¡kÕÿs¡+ ª ~ ˝…õj·THé &ç ÄqsY Ä|òt
France” award which is the highest ÁbòÕH釵 qT n+<äT≈£îHêïs¡T ?
Civilian award of France ?
(1) Ø‘·÷ ø£]<ÛësY
(1) Ritu Karidhar

(2) V. R. Lalithambika
(2) $.ÄsY. \*‘ê+_ø±
(3) M.V. Roopa (3) j·T+.$. s¡÷|ü
(4) Sita Somasundaram (4) d”‘ê k˛eTdüT+<äs¡+

83. Which of the following pair/s is/are not 83. á ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À dü]ø±ì »‘·/\T @$ ?
correct ?
I) Ç+&çj·THé Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ Ä|òt ÄÅk˛º |òæõø˘‡
I) Indian Institute of Astrophysics
- Ahmedabad ` nVü≤à<ëu≤<é
II) Inter University Center for II) Ç+≥sY j·T÷ìe]‡{° ôd+≥sY |òüsY ÄÅkÕºqMT
Astronomy - Pune
III) U.R. Rao Satellite Centre
` |üPHÓ
-Bangalore III) j·TT.ÄsY. sêe⁄ XÊ{Ï˝…’{Ÿ ôd+≥sY ` u…+>∑fi¯SsY
IV) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
IV) $Áø£yéT kÕsêu≤jYT ùdŒdt ôd+≥sY ` Á‹y˚+Á&É+
- Trivandrum
(1) I, III (2) IV e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I, III (2) IV only
(3) I only (4) II only (3) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

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84. Consider the following statements. Which 84. á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç. Ç+&çj·÷≈£î á
of the following technologies India has not ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À @ kÕ+πø‹ø£‘·qT kÕ~Û+#·˝Ò<äT ?
achieved ?
I) nDTÁ‘·j·T+
I) Nuclear Triad Capacity
II) MIRV Technology (Multiple II) MIRV kÕ+πø‹ø£‘· (eT*º|ü⁄˝Ÿ Ç+&çô|+&Ó+{°¢
independently targetable reentry {≤¬sZ≥ãT˝Ÿ Øm+Á{° yÓVæ≤ø£˝Ÿ)
vehicle)
III) nDT >∑&çj·÷s¡+ (s¡T;&çj·THé ø±¢ø˘)
III) Nuclear Clock
IV) dü÷|üsYk˛ìø˘ $Tôd’˝Ÿ f…ø±ï\J
IV) Supersonic Missile Technology
(1) I, III (2) III only (1) I, III (2) III e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) II only (4) None of the above (3) II e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

85. India planned to have its own space station 85. uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+ 2035 Hê{ÏøÏ |üP]Ô kÕúsTT˝À dü«+‘·
by the year 2035. In this regard India n+‘·]ø£å πø+Á<ë\qT @sêŒ≥T #˚j·TT≥≈£î düHêïVü‰\T
conducted ‘Fuel Cell Power System’ ÁbÕs¡+_Û+∫+~. Bì˝À uÛ≤>∑+>± Ç{°e\ uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+
experiment by the launch of which ª |òüP´jÓT˝Ÿôd˝Ÿ |üesY dædüºyéT Á|üjÓ÷>∑+µ qT @ XÊ{Ï˝…’{Ÿ
satellite ? Á|üjÓ÷>∑+˝À ìs¡«Væ≤+∫+~ ?
(1) ADITYA-L1 (2) INSAT-3DS (1) Ä~‘·´-L1 (2) INSAT-3DS

(3) XPoSAT (4) NISAR (3) mø˘‡b˛XÊ{Ÿ (4) ìkÕsY

86. Recently which organisation released the 86. ªªÁf…+&é‡ ÇHé es¡˝Ÿ¶ $T*≥Ø mø˘‡ô|+&ç#·sY`2023µµ
“Trends in World Military Expenditure- ìy˚~ø£qT Ç{°e\ @ dü+düú $&ÉT<ä\ #˚dæ+~ ?
2023” report ?
(1) NATO
(1) Hê{À
(2) UNO (2) j·TT.mHé.ˇ.
(3) Stockholm International Peace (3) kÕºø˘¨yéT Ç+≥πsïwüq˝Ÿ |”dt ØôdsYà Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
Research Institute
(4) World Bank (4) Á|ü|ü+#· u≤´+ø˘

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 47 ) B

87. Rashtriya Raksha University recently 87. n+‘· ] ø£ å $C≤„ q +, s¡ø £ åD eT]j· T T ¨yé T˝≤+&é
signed an MOU with which country to ôd≈£L´]{°\ n_Ûeè~∆øÏ Ç{°e\ uÛ≤s¡‘Y jÓTTø£ÿ ª sêÅw”ºj·T
boost innovation in Aerospace, Defense s¡ ø å ± j· T ÷ìe]‡{° µ µ MOU qT @ <˚ X ¯ + ‘√
and Homeland security ? ≈£î<äTs¡TÃ≈£îqï~?
(1) Russia (1) s¡cÕ´
(2) Israel (2) ÇÁC≤jÓT˝Ÿ
(3) Japan (3) »bÕHé
(4) France (4) ÁbòÕHé‡

88. Identify the wrong pairs ? 88. á ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À dü]>± »‘·|üs¡#·ì yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç?
War Exercise Participating Nations j·TT<ä∆ $Hê´dü+ ù|s¡T bÕ˝§Zqï <˚XÊ\T
I) Dustlik - India, Uzbekistan I) &Édtº*ø˘ - Ç+&çj·÷, ñC…“øÏkÕÔHé

II) I.M.T. Trilateral - India, Malaysia, II) ◊.myéT.{Ï. Åf…Æ˝Ò≥s¡˝Ÿ ` Ç+&çj·÷, eT˝Òwæj·÷,

Exercise Singapore mø˘‡sYôd’CŸ dæ+>∑|üPsY

III) *$T{ÏjÓT ` Ç+&çj·÷, e÷]wüdt
III) LAMITIYE - India, Mauritius
IV) düeTTÁ<ä \ø£ÎHé ` Ç+&çj·÷, eT˝Òwæj·÷
IV) Samudra Laxman - India, Malaysia
(1) I, III (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I, III (2) II only

(3) II, III (4) IV e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) II, III (4) IV only

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 48 ) B

89. The terms 'Golden Pickaxe, Beebone and 89. ª >√˝…¶Hé |æø±ø˘‡, ;uÀHé eT]j·TT ¬øeT*j·THéµ nqT |ü<ë\T
Cameleon" are sometimes seen in the news @ s¡+>±ìøÏ #Ó+~q$ ?
recently are related to ?
(1) ÁøÏb˛º ø£¬s˙‡
(1) Crypto Currency
(2) ôd’ãsY m{≤ø˘‡
(2) Cyber Attacks

(3) Quantum Technology (3) ø±«+≥yéT f…ø±ï\J

(4) Blockchain Technology (4) u≤¢ø˘ #ÓsTTHé f…ø±ï\J

90. Consider the following statements. 90. á ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ïì |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) Live Fingerprint Recognition I) ˝…’yé |òæ+>∑sY Á|æ+{Ÿ ]ø£¬>’ïwüHé
II) Keystrokes Dynamics Recognition II) ø° Åk˛ºø˘‡ &Ó’q$Tø˘‡ ]ø£¬>’ïwüHé
III) Gait Recognition III) ¬>sTT{Ÿ ]ø£¬>’ïwüHé
How many of the above are the
ãjÓ÷yÓTÁ{Ïø˘ f…ø±ï\J˝À ô|’ yê{Ï˝À <˚ìì/y˚ìì ø£èÁ‹eT
applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
in biometric recognition ?
y˚T<Ûä˝À n|æ¢πøwüHé>± ñ|üjÓ÷–kÕÔs¡T ?
(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) I, III (4) I, II, III (3) I, III (4) I, II, III

91. The term 'IndARC' sometimes seen in the 91. Ç{°e\ 'IndARC' nqT |ü<ä+ yês¡Ô\˝À e∫Ãq~. Ç~
news is the name of ? <˚ìøÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫q~ ?
(1) An indigenously developed Radar (1) uÛ≤s¡‘· s¡ø£åD <äfi¯+˝ÀøÏ Á|üy˚X¯ô|≥ºã&çq dü«<˚o
system inducted into Indian Defence ‘·j·÷Ø ª sê&ÜsYµ e´edüú
sector
(2) Ç+&çj·THé zwüHé ]yéT Á>∑÷|t˝Àì <˚XÊ\≈£î ùde\T
(2) India’s satellite to provide services to
n+~+#˚ uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+ jÓTTø£ÿ XÊ{Ï˝…’{Ÿ
the countries of Indian Ocean Rim

(3) A scientific establishment set up by

(3) n+{≤]ÿ{Ï ø ± Á b Õ+‘· + ˝À uÛ ≤ s¡ ‘ Y # ˚ @sêŒ≥T
India in Antarctica region. #˚j·Tã&çq q÷‘·q ôd’+{Ï|òæø˘ e´edüú
(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 49 ) B

92. 'JT-60 SA' the World's largest and most 92. 'JT-60 SA' nqT ù|s¡T >∑\ Á||
ü +ü #·+˝À #ê˝≤ n&Ü«Hé‡&é
advanced Nuclear Fusion reactor is a joint eT]j·TT Á|ü|ü+#·+˝À¬ø˝≤¢ n‹ô|<ä› q÷´øÏ¢j·TsY |òüP´jÓT˝Ÿ
initiative between the European Union |òüP´»Hé ]j·÷ø£ºsYqT @ <˚X¯+‘√ ø£*dæ j·T÷s√|æj·THé
and which country ? j·T÷ìj·THé C≤sTT+{Ÿ>± ì]àdüTÔ+~ ?
(1) America (1) nyÓT]ø±
(2) Australia (2) ÄÅùdº*j·÷
(3) Japan (3) »bÕHé
(4) Canada (4) ¬øq&Ü

93. Consider the following statements with 93. ªdæ j · ÷ ∫Hé µ $wü j · T +˝À á ~>∑ T e n+XÊ\qT
respect to ‘Siachen’. |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) The temperature in the ‘Siachen I) o‘êø±\+˝À dæj·÷∫Hé˝À ñc˛íÁ>∑‘·\T `60 &çÁ^\
Glacier plummets to -60 degrees
ôd*‡j·Tdt ˝…e˝Ÿ‡≈£î ‘·–Zb˛‘êsTT.
celsius during winter.
II) dæj·÷∫Hé π>¢wæj·TsY q+<äT uÛ≤s¡‘· ôd’ìø£ <äfi¯+
II) 5000 force of Indian Army is on duty
any time in Siachen Glacier. m\¢|ü&É÷ 5000 eT+~ ñ+{≤s¡T.
III) For the maintenance of Armed III) dæ j · ÷ ∫Hé π > ¢ w æ j · T sY ˝ À ô d ’ ì ø£ <ä fi ¯ + qT
personnel at Siachen Glacier at any yÓ÷Vü≤]+∫q+<äTq uÛ≤s¡‘· ÄØàøÏ Á|‹ü s√E njÓT´&ç
time, Indian army spends Rs.4 crore
e´j·T+ s¡÷.4 ø√≥T¢.
everyday.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?

(1) I only (2) I, II (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) I, II

(3) II only (4) I, II, III (3) II e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 50 ) B

94. Consider the following statements with 94. q÷´øÏ¢jT· sY ]j·÷ø£ºsY\ $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT
respect to Nuclear Reactors. |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) A vessel is formed around/outside I) q÷´øÏ¢j·TsY ]j·÷ø£ºsY≈£î ãj·T≥/#·T≥÷ºsê ø£≥ø£+/
the Nuclear Reactor for the yÓdü˝Ÿ ñ+≥T+~.
protection.
II) ]j· ÷ ø£ º s Y yÓ d ü ˝ Ÿ q T d” d ü + ˝Ò < ë ø±+Á ø ° ≥ T‘√
II) Reactor vessel is made up of Lead or
‘·j·÷s¡T#˚kÕÔs¡T.
Concrete.
III) πs&çj˚TwüHéqT dü+|üPs¡í+>± Á>∑Væ≤+#˚ kÕeTs¡∆´+
III) Lead has the capacity to absorb the
d”dü+≈£î ñ+≥T+~.
radiation.

Identify the correct statement/s ?

ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?

(1) I, III (2) I, II (1) I, III (2) I, II

(3) II, III (4) I, II, III (3) II, III (4) I, II, III

95. What is the full name of "e-LORA" used 95. nDTX¯øÔÏ s¡+>∑+˝À ñ|üj÷Ó –+#·ã&ÉT "e-LORA" |üP]Ô
in nuclear power sector? ù|s¡T @$T{Ï ?
(1) Electronic Legal Orientation of (1) Electronic Legal Orientation of

Radiation Appliances Radiation Appliances

(2) Emissions of Lower Order Radioactive (2) Emissions of Lower Order Radioactive

air air

(3) e-Licensing of Radiation Applications (3) e-Licensing of Radiation Applications

(4) None of the above (4) None of the above

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 51 ) B

96. Consider the following statements with 96. uÛ≤s¡‘· HÍø±<äfi¯+˝À ÁbÕC…ø˘º`17A Á|òæ¬>≥¢ n+X¯+˝À á
respect to Project-17A of Frigates in Indian ~>∑Te yê{Ïì |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
Navy.
I) á ÁbÕC…≈£îº ÁøÏ+<ä 1. ˙\–], 2. ñ<äj·T–]
I) Under this project 1. Nilgiri and
Á|òæπ>{Ÿ\qT ì]à+#ês¡T.
2. Udayagiri frigates were built.
II) á ÁbÕC…≈£îº ÁøÏ+<ä 1. Væ≤eT–], 2. ‘êsê–],
II) Under this project 1.Himagiri,
2. Taragiri, 3. Dunagiri, 4. Vindhyagiri 3. <äTq–], 4. $+<Ûä´–] Á|òæ¬>{Ÿ (j·TT<ä∆ HÍø£)\qT
Frigates (Warships) are manufactured. ì]à+#ês¡T.
III) These frigates are constructed by III) M{Ïì eTCŸ>±yé &Üø˘ wæ|t _\¶sY‡ (MDL) eT]j·TT
1st.Mazagon Dock Ship Builders
>±¬s¶Hé Ø#Y wæ|t _\¶sY‡ Ç+»˙sY‡ (GRSE)‘√
(MDL and Garden Reach Ship
ì]à+#ês¡T.
Builders & engineers (GRSE).

Identify the correct statement/s ?

ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
(1) I only (2) I, II (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) I, II

(3) II, III (4) I, II, III (3) II, III (4) I, II, III

97. Identify the correct statements with 97. ÇqŒ¤πsàwüHé f…ø±ï\Jì ñ|üjÓ÷–+∫ Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝À
respect to Information Technology (IT) neT\T #˚düTÔqï ◊{Ï (IT) Ä<Ûë]‘· Á|üuÛÑT‘·« |ü<∏äø±\˝À
based government schemes being
á ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
implemented in Andhra Pradesh ?
(1) A.P. kÕ«Hé (A.P. SWAN)
(1) A.P. SWAN

(2) SAPNet (2) XÊ|tHÓ{Ÿ

(3) e-Procurement (3) Ç`Ábı≈£L´sYyÓT+{Ÿ
(4) All of the above (4) ô|’e˙ï

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 52 ) B

98. Which year ‘Human Genome’ project was 98. VüA´eTHé JH√yéT ÁbÕC…øº̆ ÁbÕs¡+_Û+∫q dü+e‘·‡s¡+ @~?
started ?
(1) 1988
(1) 1988
(2) 1990
(2) 1990

(3) 1995
(3) 1995
(4) 1992 (4) 1992

99. To which sector “Juice Jacking” technology 99. Ç{°e\ yês¡Ô\˝ÀøÏ e∫Ãq ªp´dt C≤øÏ+>¥µ kÕ+πø‹ø£‘·
is associated ? @ s¡+>±ìøÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫q~ ?
(1) Defence Sector (1) s¡ø£åD s¡+>∑+
(2) Cyber Crimes (2) ôd’ãsY H˚sê\T
(3) Computer Applications (3) ø£+|üP´≥sY nqTes¡Ôq+
(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

100. Vyommitra, which will participate in the 100. ÇÁk˛ #˚|ü≥ºuÀj˚T e÷qe s¡Væ≤‘· n+‘·]ø£å j·÷Á‘·˝À
coming space programme for a unmanned bÕ˝§ZquÀj˚T y√´eT $TÁ‘· s√uÀqT @ dü+düú yês¡T ‘·j·÷s¡T
space tour, was manufactured by which
#˚XÊs¡T ?
institution ?
(1) j·TT.ÄsY. sêe⁄ ùdŒdt ôd+≥sY, u…+>∑fi¯Ss¡T
(1) U.R. Rao Space Center, Bangalore

(2) IIT Madras

(2) IIT eTÁ<ëdt
(3) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (3) Ç+&çj·THé Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ Ä|òt ôd’Hé‡, u…+>∑fi¯Ss¡T
(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 53 ) B

101. The term ‘V2X Communication’ is used in 101. ª V2X ø£ e T÷´ìπ ø wü H é µ nqTq~ @ s¡ + >±ìøÏ
the context of ? dü+ã+~Û+∫q~ ?
(1) Automobile Driving (1) Ä{ÀyÓTTu…’˝Ÿ Å&Ó’$+>¥

(2) Genetic Engineering (2) C…ì{Ïø˘ Ç+»˙]+>¥

(3) Plastic Degradation (3) bÕ¢dæºø˘ &çÁπ>&˚wüHé

(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

102. Consider the following statements. 102. á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) Carbon Monoxide I) ø±s¡“Hé yÓ÷Hê¬ø’‡&é
II) Nitrogen Oxide II) HÓ’Á{À»Hé Ĭø’‡&é
III) Ozone III) zCÀHé

IV) Sulphur Dioxide IV) dü\Œ¤sY &Ó’ Ĭø’‡&é

Excess of which of the above in the ô|’ yêì˝À @$ yê‘êes¡D+/|üsê´es¡D+˝À m≈£îÿe
environment is/are cause(s) of ‘Acid Rain’? yÓ÷‘ê<äT˝À ñqï≥¢sTT‘˚ ªÄeT¢ es¡¸+µ ≈£îs¡TdüTÔ+~ ?
(1) I, II, III (2) II, IV (1) I, II, III (2) II, IV

(3) IV only (4) I, III, IV (3) IV e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) I, III, IV

103. Which element is available when the 103. kÕàsYº bò˛Hé e´sêú\qT |ü⁄q:#·Áø°ø£s¡D #˚dæq|ü⁄&ÉT \_Û+#˚
smartphone is recycled as e-waste ? eT÷\ø£+ @~ ?
(1) yÓTs¡Tÿ´Ø (2) ø√u≤˝Ÿº
(1) Mercury (2) Cobalt
(3) õ+ø˘ (4) ø±&çàj·T+
(3) Zinc (4) Cadmium

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 54 ) B

104. Consider the following statements. 104. á ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) According to the estimates of the I) nyÓT]ø±≈£î #Ó+~q K>√fi¯ XÊgy˚‘·Ô\ n+#·Hê
American Astronomical scientists
Coral Reefs are saving the planet Á|üø±s¡+ |ü>∑&É|ü⁄ Be⁄\T 1.8 \ø£å\ ø√≥¢ qcÕºìï
from the loss of nearly 1.8 lakh ‘·–ZdüTÔHêïsTT.
dollars annually.
II) |ü>∑&É|ü⁄ ~ã“\ m‘·TÔ Á|ü|ü+#· yê´|üÔ+>± 1 MT≥s¡T ‘·–Z‘˚
II) Environmentalists says that if the
level of Coral Reefs decreased by one <ë<ë|ü⁄ 5 \ø£å\ ø√≥¢ &Ü\s¡¢ qwüº+ yê{Ï\T¢‘·T+<äì
meter Worldwide, the loss of money
|üsê´es¡D XÊgy˚‘·Ô\T ù|s=ÿ+≥THêïs¡T.
would be nearly 5 lakh crore dollars
annually. ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only

(3) I, II (4) None of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

105. Consider the following statements with 105. eT&É n&É e ⁄\ $wü j · T +˝À á ~>∑ T e n+XÊ\qT
respect to Mangroves ? |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) Of the total extent of Mangroves of I) Á|ü|ü+#·+˝Àì yÓTT‘·Ô+ eT&É n&Ée⁄\ $d”Ôs¡í+˝À
the World, India accounts only 0.14% uÛ≤s¡‘Y˝À eT&É n&Ée⁄\ $d”Ôs¡í+ 0.14% e÷Á‘·y˚T.
Mangroves extent.
II) n+&Ée÷Hé ìø√u≤sY Be⁄\˝Àì HêsYÔ ôd+{Ïq˝Ÿ
II) North Sentinel Island of Andaman
Be⁄˝À eT&É n&Ée⁄\T ø£\e⁄.
Island has Mangrove forests.

Identify the correct statement/s ? ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?

(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) I, II (4) None of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 55 ) B

106. Which of the following plant/s can be found 106. m&Ü] ãjÓ÷yéT (Desert Biome)˝À á ÁøÏ+~
in the Desert Biome ? yÓTTø£ÿ\˝À @~/@$ ø£ì|ækÕÔsTT ?
I) Cactus I) ø±ø£ºdt
II) Ficus II) |òæø£dt

III) Geckos III) C…ø√dt

(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) I, II (4) All of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’e˙ï

107. Consider the following statements ? 107. á ÁøÏ+~ yê{Ïì |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) The region in the lake where I) ø=\qT˝À ø±+‹ Á|üdüs¡D »s¡>∑ì Á|ü<˚X¯+ ªÁbı|òü+&É˝Ÿ
sunlight cannot reach is called as
‘Profandal Zone’.
eT+&É\+µ.
II) Limnetic Zone is very large region II) ø=\qT˝À n‹ô|<ä› eT+&É\+ *e÷ï{Ïø˘ CÀHé.
in the pond/lake.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Identify the correct statements ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only
(3) I, II (4) None of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

108. Consider the following statements with 108. |ü>∑&É|ü⁄ ~ã“\ $wüj·T+˝À á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT
respect to Coral Reefs. |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) Coral Reefs thrive in the warm I) |ü > ∑ & É | ü ⁄ Be⁄\T Äj· T Hêπ s K Á b Õ+‘ê\˝Àì
waters of Tropics. y˚&ç˙{Ï˝À m≈£îÿe>± eTqT>∑&É kÕ–kÕÔsTT.
II) Coral Reefs need a reasonable II) |ü>∑&É|ü⁄ Be⁄\T n_Ûeè~∆øÏ dü÷s¡´ø±+‹ #ê˝≤
quantity of sunlight to survive. nedüs¡+.
Identify the wrong statement/s ? ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü]ø±ì$ @$ ?
(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) I, II (4) None of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 56 ) B

109. Consider the following Fauna of India. 109. á ~>∑Te »+‘·Te⁄\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) Gharial Crocodile I) |òüT]j·÷˝Ÿ yÓTTdü*
II) Swamp deer II) kÕ«+|t &ûsY
III) Hangul III) Vü‰+>∑÷˝Ÿ

Which of the above is/are endangered ? ô|’ yêì˝À @~/@$ Á|üe÷<äø£s¡ dæú‹˝À ñHêïsTT ?
(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) I, III (4) All of the above (3) I, III (4) ô|’e˙ï

110. Which of the following species of 110. á ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À @ C≤‹øÏ #Ó+~q K&ÉZeTè>∑+ n‘·´+‘·
Rhinoceros is said to be in the most rÁeyÓTÆq Á|üe÷<äø£s¡ |ü]dæú‹˝À ñqï~ ?
critically endangered status ?
(1) uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯ ˇ+{Ï ø=eTTà K&ÉZeTè>∑+
(1) Indian one-horned Rhinos
(2) C≤yê K&ÉZeTè>∑+
(2) Javan Rhino
(3) ÄÁ|òæø£Hé q\¢ K&ÉZeTè>∑+
(3) African Black Rhino

(4) Sumatran Rhino (4) düTeTsêÔHé K&ÉZeTè>∑+

111. The best method of conserve Genetic 111. C…HÓ{øÏ ˘ yÓT{°]j·T˝ŸqT uÛÑÁ<ä|üs¡#·&É+/dü+s¡ø+Ïå #·&É+˝À á
material of plant is ? ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À @ |ü<ä∆‹ dü¬s’q~ ?
(1) Seed storage (1) d”&é k˛ºπsCŸ
(2) Growing in natural habitats (2) düVü≤» Äyêdü+˝À ô|+#·T≥
(3) Cold storage (3) ø√˝Ÿ¶ k˛ºπsCŸ
(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 57 ) B

112. Consider the following statements. 112. á ~>∑Te yê{Ïì |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) Biosphere reserve I) ãjÓ÷d挤j·TsY ]»s¡T«
II) Wildlife Sanctuary II) yÓ’˝Ÿ¶˝…’|òt XÊ+≈£îôeØ
III) Botanical Garden III) u§{≤ìø£˝Ÿ >±¬s¶Hé

IV) Sacred Groves IV) |ü$Á‘· eHê\T

Which of the above are examples of IN- ô|’ yêì˝À ÇHé`dæ≥T (IN-Situ) |ü]s¡ø£åD˝ÀøÏ e#˚Ã
Situ conservation ? n+XÊ\T @$ ?
(1) I, II, III (2) I, IV (1) I, II, III (2) I, IV

(3) I, II, IV (4) III, IV (3) I, II, IV (4) III, IV

113. Consider the following statements with 113. ª ø±+ô|Héùd≥Ø mbò˛¬sùdºwüHé |ò+ü &é (CAF) #·≥+º >∑T]+∫
respect to the “Compensatory ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
Afforestation Fund (CAF) Act.
I) CAF |ü<∏äø£+ ÁøÏ+<ä πø+Á<ä Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+ $&ÉT<ä\ #˚ùd
I) The states will receive 90% of the ì<ÛäT\˝À 90% ì<ÛäT\T sêÅcÕº\T n+<äTø=+{≤sTT.
funds allocated under the CAF $T–*q 10% ì<ÛäT\qT πø+Á<ä Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+ ‘·q e<ä›
scheme, while the centre will retain ì\T|ü⁄<ä\ #˚düTÔ+~.
the remaining 10%.
II) πø+Á<ä Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+, sêÅcÕº\T, πø+Á<äbÕ*‘· ÁbÕ+‘ê\T
II) The act also provides for the audit
ªø+£ bÕµ (CAMPA) ì<ÛTä \ ˝…øÿ£ \T/Ä&ç{ŸqT CAF
of the accounts of both National and
#·≥º+ <ë«sê ìs¡«]Ô+#·e\dæ ñqï~. ø£+Åb˛º\sY
State/Union Territory CAMPA
n+&é Ä&ç≥sY »qs¡˝Ÿ Ä|òt Ç+&çj·÷ (CAG)
authorities by the comptroller and
Auditor General of India (CAG).
yês¡T Ä&ç{ŸqT ìs¡«Væ≤+#Ó<äs¡T.
Identify the correct statement/s ?
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q~/dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only

(3) I, II (4) None of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 58 ) B

114. Consider the following statements with 114. ª uÒ Ä|òt u…+>±˝Ÿ ˝≤sY® yÓT¬s’Hé mø√dædüºyéTµ >∑T]+∫ á
respect to Bay of Bengal large Marine ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
Ecosystem (BOBLME).
I) Ç+&çj·÷ eT]j·TT @&ÉT uÒ Ä|òt u…+>±˝Ÿ ÁbÕ+‘·|ü⁄
I) The BOBLME project brought
<˚XÊ\T BOBLME ÁbÕC…≈£îºqT @sêŒ≥T #˚dæ eT&É
together India and seven other Bay
of Bengal region countries to
n&Ée⁄\ dü+s¡ø£åD≈£î #·s¡´\T rdüTø=+≥THêïsTT.
safeguard the mangrove forests. II) á ÁbÕC…≈£îºqT ªªÇ+≥πsïwüq˝Ÿ j·T÷ìj·THé |òüsY
II) This project is lead by the ø£ q ® π s «wü H é Ä|ò t H˚ # · s Y (IUCN) #˚ ‘ ·
International Union for q&ÉT|üã&ÉT‘·Tqï~.
Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
III) á Á b ÕC… ≈ £ î º ≈ £ î Á | ü | ü + #· u≤´+ø˘ ì<Û ä T \qT
III) This project is funded by the World
düeT≈£Ls¡TÑ·Tqï~.
Bank.
Identify the correct statement/s ?
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) I, III (4) I, II, III (3) I, III (4) I, II, III

115. The Mangrove forests of East Godavari 115. Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝Àì ‘·÷s¡TŒ>√<ëe] õ˝≤¢˝Àì eT&É n&Ée⁄\T
district in Andhra Pradesh are recognised 9 nuÛÑj·÷s¡D≤´\T>± >∑T]Ô+#·ã&ܶsTT. á ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À
as the 9 sanctuaries. Identify the correct
dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
sanctuaries from the following
statements? I) ø√s¡+–
I) Coringa II) uÛ…’s¡ebÕ˝…+
II) Bhairavapalem
III) e÷kÕì‹|üŒ
III) Maasaani Tippa
IV) e÷πs&ÉTbÕ˝…+
IV) Maredupalem
(1) I, III (2) II, III
(1) I, III (2) II, III

(3) I, II, III (4) III, IV (3) I, II, III (4) III, IV

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 59 ) B

116. Which of the following statements are the 116. á ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À 'Man and Biosphere' (MAB)
part of ‘Man and Biosphere' (MAB) ø±s¡´Áø£eT+˝À uÛ≤>∑+>± ñqï$ @$ ?
programme ?
I) Protection of habitats of wildlife. I) eq´Je⁄\ ÄyêkÕ\ |ü]s¡ø£åD.
II) Protection of the Historical sites of II) Ä ÁbÕ+‘· #ê]Á‘·ø£ ø£≥º&Ü\qT dü+s¡øÏå+#·T≥.
that region.
III) Conservation of the customs and III) kÕú˙j·T ‘Ó>∑\ dü+Á|ü<ëj·÷\qT dü+s¡øÏå+#·T≥.
Traditions of the Local Communities. (1) I, II (2) I, III
(1) I, II (2) I, III
(3) I, II, III (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄
(3) I, II, III (4) None of the above

117. Consider the following statements about 117. ô|ò¢ø˘‡ |òüP´j·T˝Ÿ yêVü≤Hê\ $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te yê{Ïì
Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs). |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) They have an Internal Combustion I) FFV \T Ç+≥s¡ ï ˝Ÿ ø£ + ãwü H é Ç+»Hé \ qT
Engines and are capable of operating ø£*–e⁄+&ç ô|Á{À˝Ÿ eT]j·TT &ûôd˝Ÿ Ç+<∏äHê\ô|’
on both Petrol and Diesel.
q&ÉTdüTÔHêïsTT.
II) The Ethanol content of Flex-fuel can
II) á yêVü≤Hê\˝À Ç<∏äHê˝Ÿ XÊ‘·+qT 100 es¡≈£î
be as high as 100%.
ñ|üjÓ÷–+#·e#·TÃqT.
III) FFVs can also be converted into a
III) FFV ì ô V ’ ≤ Á _ &é yêVü ≤ q+>± e÷s¡ T Œ #˚ d æ
hybrid vehicle which can run on
Electricity.
$<äT´#·Ã¤øÏÔ‘√ ≈£L&Ü q&ÉT|üe#·TÃqT.
Identify the correct statement/s ? ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
(1) I, II (2) II, III (1) I, II (2) II, III

(3) I, III (4) I, II, III (3) I, III (4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 60 ) B

118. According to the India’s National Policy 118. Ç+&çj·÷ jÓTTø£ÿ H˚wüq˝Ÿ bÕ\d” ÄHé ãjÓ÷|òüP´j·T˝Ÿ‡
on Biofuels, which of the following can be Á|üø±s¡+ á ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À y˚ìì ãjÓ÷|òüP´j·T˝Ÿ‡
used as ‘Raw Material’ for the production ‘·j·÷ØøÏ>±qT ªeTT&ç düs¡T≈£îµ>± ñ|üjÓ÷–kÕÔs¡T ?
of Bio fuels ?
I) |üìøÏsêì >√<ÛäTeT\T
I) Damaged Wheat grains
II) y˚s¡TXËq>∑ $‘·ÔHê\T
II) Groundnut seeds
III) ñ\e\T
III) Horse Gram
IV) bÕ&Ó’q ã+>±fi≤<äT+|ü\T
IV) Rotten Potatoes
V) #Ós¡≈£î
V) Sugarcane Beet

Identify the correct statement/s ?

ô|’ yêì˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
(1) I, IV, V (1) I, IV, V

(2) I, II, IV (2) I, II, IV

(3) II, III, V (3) II, III, V

(4) I, II, III, IV, V (4) I, II, III, IV, V

119. What is the ‘Randhan Se Indhan’ scheme 119. ªs¡Hé<ÛäHé ùd Ç+<ÛäHéµ (Randhan Se Indhan)
related to ? ø±s¡´Áø£eT+ <˚ìøÏ dü+ã+~Û+∫q~?
(1) BS-VI vehicles (1) uÛ≤s¡‘· VI yêVü≤Hê\T
(2) Fame-II scheme (2) ù|òyéT`II |ü<∏äø£+
(3) Flex Fuel vehicles (3) ô|ò¢ø˘ |òüP´j·T˝Ÿ yêVü≤Hê\T
(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 61 ) B

120. Consider the following statements with 120. Ç+&çj·THé ¬sqT´ãT˝Ÿ mqØ® &Óe\|tyÓT+{Ÿ @C…˙‡
respect to Indian Renewable Energy (IREDA) $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te yê´U≤´Hê\qT
Development Agency (IREDA) ?
|ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) IDRA is a Mini Ratna public limited
I) IRDA ˇø£ $T˙ s¡‘·ï |ü_¢ø˘ *$Tf…&é >∑es¡ïyÓT+{Ÿ
government company.

II) It is under the administrative control

ø£+ô|˙.
of Ministry of New and Renewable II) á dü+düú $TìÅd”º Ä|òt q÷´ n+&é ¬sqT´ãT˝Ÿ mqØ®
Energy. yê] |ü]bÕ\Hê ìj·T+Á‘·D˝À |üì#˚düTÔ+~.
III) IRDA was established as a Non-
III) IRDA ì HêuŸ u≤´+øÏ+>¥ ô|’Hêì¸j·T˝Ÿ dü+düú>±
Banking Financial Institution in
1983˝À kÕú|æ+#ês¡T.
1983.

IV) It is engaged in promoting and IV) |ü⁄qs¡T‘êŒ<äø£ Ç+<Ûäq ñ‘·Œ‹Ô πø+Á<ë\ @sêŒ≥T≈£î
extending Financial Assistance to Ä]úø£ düVü‰j·T+ n+~+#·&É+, yê{Ï n_Ûeè~∆øÏ ø£èwæ
newly established renewable energy #˚j·T≥+ á dü+düú \øå±´\T.
plants in India.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I, III, IV (2) I, II, IV
(1) I, III, IV (2) I, II, IV
(3) I, IV (4) I, II, III, IV
(3) I, IV (4) I, II, III, IV

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 62 ) B

121. Consider the following statements with 121. H˚wüq˝Ÿ ãjÓ÷ mqØ® |ü<∏äø£+ (NBP)˝À uÛ≤>∑+>± ñqï
respect to ‘Biomass’ programme which is
ãjÓ÷e÷dt Áb˛Á>±yéT $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT
a part of National Bioenergy Programme
(NBP) ?
|ü]o*+#·+&ç ?
I) Briquettes and Pellets manufacturing I) Á_¬ø{Ÿ‡, ô|˝…¢{Ÿ‡\ ‘·j·÷Ø eT]j·TT |ü]ÁX¯eT\˝À
in addition to development of Biomass ãjÓ÷e÷dt Ä<Ûës¡ ø√»qπswüHqé T n_Ûeè~∆ #˚jT· T≥
based cogeneration in the Industries
á |ü<∏äø£+ jÓTTø£ÿ ñ<˚›X¯´+.
are the objectives of this programme.

II) Briquettes are manufactured by II) e´ekÕj·T e´sê∆\T, u§>∑TZ bı&ç yÓTT<ä\>∑T yêì
using agricultural residue, coal qT+&ç Á_¬ø{Ÿ‡qT ‘·j·÷s¡T#˚kÕÔs¡T.
powder etc.
III) á |ü<∏äø±\qT $TìÅd”º Ä|òt q÷´ n+&é ¬sq÷´ãT˝Ÿ
III) This scheme is implemented by the
Ministry of New and Renewable
mqØ® neT\T #˚k˛Ô+~.
Energy. ô|’ yêì˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only
(2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(2) II only

(3) I, II (3) I, II

(4) I, II, III (4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 63 ) B

122. Reused cooking oil is very dangerous for 122. m≈£ î ÿekÕs¡ T ¢ eT]–+∫q e+≥ q÷HÓ q T yê&ç ‘ ˚
human health. In this context consider the
Äs√>±´ìøÏ Vü‰ìø£s¡+. á $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te
following statements.
n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) Generally cooking oil purchased

from oil industries contain 5 to 7 I) kÕ<Ûës¡D+>± ø£+ô|˙ qT+∫ ‘·j·÷¬s’ e∫Ãq e+≥
percent of ‘Total Polar Count (TPC)’. q÷HÓ˝À ª {À≥˝Ÿ b˛˝≤sY øö+{Ÿ (Total Polar
II) If cooking oil is used again and Count - TPC) 5 qT+∫ 7 XÊ‘·+ ñ+≥T+~.
again, the TPC content in it
II) ÄsTT˝Ÿ q T eT]–+#˚ ø=B› TPC yÓ ÷ ‘ê<ä T
increases. If the level of TPC in a
ô|s¡T >∑T ‘·÷ ñ+≥T+~. TPC yÓ÷‘ê<äT 50
reused oil increases more than 50

TPC, then it is very harmful to XÊ‘êìøÏ $T+∫‘˚ Äs√>±´ìøÏ #ê˝≤ Vü‰ìø£s¡+.

human health.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only
(2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(2) II only

(3) I, II
(3) I, II

(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 64 ) B

123. Government has issued orders to the 123. <∏äs¡à˝Ÿ |üesY ùdºwüq¢˝À u§>∑TZ‘√ bÕ≥T ø=+‘· XÊ‘·+
Thermal Power Stations to compulsorily ãjÓ÷e÷dtqT ≈£L&Ü $<äT´<äT‘·Œ‹ÔøÏ $ìjÓ÷–+#ê\ì
use some percent of Biomass in the πø+Á<ä Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+ Ä<˚XÊ*∫Ã+~. á n+X¯+˝À á ~>∑Te
production of Electricity. Consider the
yê{Ïì |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
following statements.
I) ãjÓ÷e÷dt ø√`ô|ò’]+>¥ |üsê´es¡D≤ìøÏ m+‘√
I) Biomass Co-firing is very useful for
the environment. Biomass and nqT≈£L\yÓTÆq~. |ü+≥ bı˝≤\˝À ãjÓ÷e÷dtì,
agricultural residue is burnt in the |ü+≥ e´sê∆\qT $|üØ‘·+>± ‘·>∑\u…≥º&É+ e\q
fields on large scale. Due to this
ø£s¡“q ñ<ëZsê\T $&ÉT<ä˝…’ yê‘êes¡D+ rÁe+>±
greenhouse emissions are released
into the environment and it is ø£\Twæ‘·eTe⁄‘·Tqï~.
polluted on large scale.
II) ãjÓ÷e÷dtqT ‘·>∑\u…≥º≈£î+&Ü Á_¬ø{Ÿ‡, ô|˝…¢{Ÿ‡
II) Without burning the biomass it can
s¡ ÷ |ü + ˝À <∏ ä s ¡ à ˝Ÿ ù d º w ü q ¢ ˝ À ø√`ô | ò ’ ] +>¥ ≈ £ î
be transported to the Thermal Power
Stations for Co-firing in the shape ‘·s¡*+∫q≥¢sTT‘˚ ¬s’‘·T\≈£î n<äq|ü⁄ Ä<Ûëj·T+
of Briquettes and Pellets. Due to this \_Û d ü T Ô + ~. yê‘êes¡ D + ø£ \ Twæ ‘ · + ø±≈£ î +&Ü
farmers get additional income
ñ+≥T+~.
besides clean environment.

Identify the correct statement/s ?

ô|’ yêì˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) I, II (4) None of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 65 ) B

124. Consider the following statements with 124. uÛ≤s¡‘Y ùdºCŸ`VI ¬s+&Ée <äX¯˝À uÛ≤>∑+>± á Áø+Ï <ä ù|s=ÿqï
respect to Bharat Stage-VI second phase. n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) BS-VI second phase was started on I) @Á|æ˝Ÿ 1, 2023 qT+&ç BS-VI ¬s+&Ée <äX¯qT
1st April, 2023.
Á|üy˚X¯ô|{≤ºs¡T.
II) Real Driving Emission (RDE)
standards should be implemented in II) á <ä X¯˝ À ]j· T˝Ÿ Å &Ó’ $+>¥ m$Twü Hé (RDE)
BS-VI phase 2 Á|üe÷D≤\qT ‘·|üŒìdü]>± bÕ{Ï+#ê*‡ ñ+≥T+~.
III) ‘Selective Catalytic reduction’ divice III) &ûC…˝Ÿ yêVü≤Hê\˝À nsTT‘˚ n<äq+>± ªªôd˝…øϺyé
should be arranged in diesel ø±´≥*{Ïø˘ ]&Éø£åHéµ nqT |ü]ø£sêìï neTsêÃ*.
vehicles.
Identify the wrong statement/s ?
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü]ø±q$ @$ ?
(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) III only (4) None of the above (3) III e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

125. Consider the following statements with 125. ªu≤´≥Ø y˚dºt y˚TH˚CyŸ ÓT+{Ÿ s¡÷˝Ÿ‡`2022µ≈î£ dü+ã+~Û+∫
respect of ‘Battery Waste Management á ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
Rules-2022’.
I) Ä>∑dtº 24, 2022q $TìÅd”º Ä|òt mì«sêHéyÓT+{Ÿ,
I) The Ministry of Environment, Forest bòÕ¬sdtº n+&é ø£¢sTTy˚T{Ÿ #Û˚+CŸ XÊK yês¡T á
and Climate Change issued these
ìã+<Ûäq\qT neT\T˝ÀøÏ ‘Ó#êÃs¡T.
rules on August 24, 2022.
II) á #·≥º+ Ç+‘·≈£î eTT+<äT neT\T˝À ñqï u≤´≥Ø
II) This 2022 Act came into force by
abolishing the hitherto existing
y˚TH˚CŸyÓT+{Ÿ n+&é Vü‰+&ç¢+>¥ s¡÷˝Ÿ‡ 2001 #·{≤ºìï
Battery Management and Handling s¡<äT›|üs¡∫ neT\T˝ÀøÏ e∫Ã+~.
Rules-2001. III) á #·≥º+ Á|üø±s¡+ nìïs¡ø±\ u≤´≥Ø\T Bì
III) As per this act all type of batteries |ü]~Û˝ÀøÏ ekÕÔsTT. m\ÅøϺø˘ yêVü≤Hê\ u≤´≥Ø\T,
including Electrical Battaries, b˛s¡ºã T˝Ÿ u≤´≥Ø\T, Ä{ÀyÓ÷ {Ïyé u≤´≥Ø\T
Portable Batteries, Automotive eT]j·TT Ç+&ÉÅdæºj·T˝Ÿ u≤´≥Ø\≈£î á ìã+<Ûäq\T
Batteries and Industrial Batteries e]ÔkÕÔsTT.
come into this purview.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I, II (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I, II (2) II only
(3) III e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) I, II, III
(3) III only (4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 66 ) B

126. Consider the following statements with 126. uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+˝À n\\ $<äT´‘Y (Tidal Energy)
respect to Tidal Energy Electricity in $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
India.
I) uÛ≤s¡‘Y˝À >∑˝ŒŸ ¤ Ä|òt ø±+uÒ (>∑T»sê‘Y) rs¡ ÁbÕ+‘·+˝À
I) On the seashore of Gulf of Cambay
ñ‘·Œ‹ÔøÏ nqT≈£L\ |ü]dæú‘·T\T ñHêïsTT.
(Gujarat) Tidal Energy can be
produced. II) >∑˝ŸŒ¤ Ä|òt ø£#Y (>∑T»sê‘Y) ÁbÕ+‘·+˝À ≈£L&Ü
II) At Gulf of Kutch region (Gujarat) nqT≈£L\ |ü]dæú‘·T\T ø£\e⁄.
also Tidal Energy can be produced. III) uÛ≤s¡‘Y˝À ô|’ ¬s+&ÉT ÁbÕ+‘ê\˝À yÓTT‘·Ô+ 8000
III) At the above mentioned two areas, yÓT>±yê≥¢ n\\ $<äT´‘YqT ñ‘·Œ‹Ô #˚j·TT≥≈£î
nearly 8,000 Megawatts of Tidal
neø±XÊ\T ø£\e⁄.
Energy can be produced.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only

(3) II, III (4) I, II, III (3) II, III (4) I, II, III

127. Which of the following Firms are 127. Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝À ãjÓ÷ Ç<∏äHê˝Ÿ bÕ¢+≥¢ @sêŒ≥T≈£î
establishing Bio-Ethanol Plants in Andhra eTT+<äT≈£î e∫Ãq Á|üU≤´‘· dü+düú\˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Pradesh. Identify the correct Firms ?
I) ÁøÏuÛŸø√
I) Kribhco
II) nkÕ‡>√
II) Assago
III) nyÓkÕ |òü⁄&é‡
III) Avesa Foods
IV) EID bÕ´Ø
IV) EID Parry

V) Grace Ventures V) Áπ>dt yÓ+#·sY‡

(1) I, II, III (2) I, III, V (1) I, II, III (2) I, III, V

(3) III, IV (4) I, II, III, IV, V (3) III, IV (4) I, II, III, IV, V

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 67 ) B

128. To encourage the establishment of 128. düeTTÁ<+ä ˝À @sêŒ≥T #˚ùd |üeq $<äT´‘Y ñ‘·Œ‹Ô πø+Á<ë\qT
Offshore Wind Energy production in the Áb˛‘·‡Væ≤+#·T≥≈£î>±qT Ä|òtc˛sY $+&é mqØ® ©CŸ
country. Union Government has recently s¡÷˝Ÿ‡`2023qT Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+ Ç{°e\ Á|üø£{Ï+∫+~. á
declared the Off-shore Wind Energy lease n+X¯+˝À á ~>∑Te yê´U≤´Hê\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
Rules-2023. Consider the following
I) düeTTÁ<ä+˝À $+&é ÁbÕC…ø˘º≈£î nqT≈£L\+>± ñ+&˚
statements.
Á|ü<˚X¯+ ø√dü+ »]π> düπs«≈£î eT÷&˚fi¯ófl ñqï
I) The survey time period for the
exploration suitable Off-shore wind
>∑&ÉTe⁄qT ◊<˚fi¯fl≈£î ô|+∫+~.
site which is three years at present II) n<˚$<Ûä+>± ÁbÕC…ø˘º jÓTTø£ÿ ©E e´e~Ûì q÷‘·q
has been extended upto five years. s¡÷˝Ÿ‡˝À 25 dü+e‘·‡sê\T>± ìs¡ísTT+∫q~.
II) Likewise lease period of the project
III) Á b ÕC… ø ˘ º ìsê«Vü ≤ ≈£ î \T yÓ T >±yê{Ÿ ≈ £ î \ø£ å
is now determined as 25 years.
s¡÷bÕj·T\qT ôd≈£L´]{° &çbÕõ{Ÿ>± #Ó*¢+#ê\ì
III) The entrepreneur of the project
ù|s=ÿHêïs¡T. nsTT‘˚ Ç~ ]|òü+&ÉãT˝Ÿ nì düŒwüº+
should pay Rs. One lakh towards
security deposit for each megawatt #˚XÊs¡T.
energy. It is refundable. ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only
(2) I, III
(2) I, III
(3) II, III
(3) II, III
(4) I, II, III
(4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 68 ) B

129. Consider the following statements with 129. <˚X¯+˝À $<äT´‘Y yêVü≤Hê\ $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te
respect to Electrical Vehicles in the n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
country.
I) $<äT´‘Y yêVü≤Hê\ ø=qT>√\T≈£î Áb˛‘ê‡Vü‰ì#˚Ã+<äT≈£î
I) For the encouragement of the
@sêŒ≥T #˚dqæ ù|òyTé `II |ü<äø∏ +£ Áø+Ï <ä qe+ãsY 30,
purchase of Electrical Vehicles in the
country Rs.5,248 crore was given 2023 Hê{ÏøÏ yÓTT‘·Ô+ 11,61,350 EV \≈£ î

under the subsidy for the purchase s¡÷.5,248 ø√≥¢qT dü_‡&û>± Ç#êÃs¡T.
of 11,61,350 EVs.
II) $<äT´‘Y ~«#·Áø£ yêVü≤Hê\ ñ‘·Œ‹Ô˝À ‘·$Tfi¯Hê&ÉT, Á‹#·Áø£
II) Tamil Nadu occupies first position in
yêVü≤Hê\ ‘·j·÷Ø˝À ø£sêí≥ø£, Hê\T>∑T #·Áø±\
the production of two wheelers and
Karnataka in three wheeler yêVü≤Hê\ ñ‘·Œ‹Ô˝À ‘Ó\+>±D Á|ü<∏äeTkÕúq+˝À
production and Telangana stood first ñHêïsTT.
in four weelers vehicles productions.
III) Á|üdüTÔ‘·+ <˚X¯+˝À¬ø˝≤¢ n‘·´~Ûø£ áM (EV) #ê]®+>¥
III) At present highest number of
ùdºwüqT¢ eTVü‰sêh˝À (2,531), &Ûç©¢˝À (1,815)
Electric Vehicles charging stations
are situated in Maharashtra (2,531) ñHêïsTT.
and New Delhi (1,815).
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only
(2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(2) II only

(3) I, III (3) I, III

(4) I, II, III (4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 69 ) B

130. India’s vulnerability to Climate Change as 130. o‘√wüídæú‹ e÷s¡TŒ\ e\q Ç+&çj·÷≈£î dü+uÛÑ$+#˚
per India’s first Adaptation Communication <ä T s¡“ ¤\ ‘· « $esê\qT Ç+&çj ·÷ jÓ T Tø£ ÿ yÓ TT<ä {Ï
Survey is ? Adaptation Communications ìy˚~ø£ Á|üø±s¡+

I) Total Economic value of Crop loss @$<Ûä+>± ñHêïsTT ?

due to Climate Change impact were
I) Ç+&çj·÷≈£î 2030 qT+&ç 2050 dü+ˆˆ\ eT<Ûä´
projected to range between USD 28.6
ø±\+˝À dü+uÛÑ$+#˚ yÓTT‘·Ô+ |ü+≥ qwüº+ (2015
and 54.8 Billions between 2030 and
2050. (2015 prices)
<Ûäs¡\˝À) 28.6 _*j·THé &Ü\s¡¢ qT+&ç 54.8

II) Over the next 50 years, these losses

_*j·THé &Ü\s¡T¢ ñ+≥T+~.
would shoot up to USD 612 to 1,014 II) ‘·<Tä |ü] 50 dü+e‘·‡sê\ ø±\+˝À á qcÕº\T 612
Billion. qT+&ç1,014 (nyÓT]ø± &Ü\s¡¢) _*j·TqT¢>±
III) Uttar Pradesh would suffer the ñ+≥T+~.
highest Economic loss due to impact
III) ñ‘·Ôs¡Á|ü<˚XŸ n‘·´~Ûø£ qcÕº\qT #·$#·÷düTÔ+~.
of Climate Change.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only
(2) II, III
(2) II, III

(3) I, II (3) I, II

(4) I, II, III (4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 70 ) B

131. In the context of India’s preparation for 131. ª¬ø¢ÌyÓT{Ÿ kÕàsYº nÁ–ø£\ÃsYµ $<Ûëq+ neT\T≈£î uÛ≤s¡‘Y
‘Climate Smart Agriculture’, consider the dü q ï<ä ∆ e Te⁄‘· T qï+<ä T q á ~>∑ T e n+XÊ\qT
following statements.
|ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) The ‘Climate-Smart Village’
I) ª¬ø¢ÌyÓT{Ÿ`kÕàsYº $˝Òõµ nqT $<Ûëq+ Ç+&çj·÷
approach in India is a part of a
project led by Climate Change, nqTdü]+#·qTqï~. á $<Ûëq+ ªª¬ø¢ÌyÓT{Ÿ #Û˚+CŸ
Agriculture and Food Security nÁ–ø£\ÃsY eT]j·TT |òü⁄&é ôd≈£L´]{°µ (CCAFS)
(CCAFS) an International Research nqT dü+düú Hêj·Tø£‘·«+˝À »s¡T>∑T‘·T+~.
Programme.
II) CCAFS Á b ÕC… ø ˘ º nqTq~ Á b ò Õ Hé ‡ ˝À >∑ \
II) The project of CCAFS is carried out
n+‘· s ê® r j· T e´ekÕj· T |ü ] XÀ<Û ä H ê dü + dü ú
under Consultative Research
(CGIAR) headquartered in France. (CGIAR) n»e÷sTTwæ˝À q&ÉTdüTÔ+~.

III) The CGIAR Institution has sub III) CGIAR dü + dü ú ≈ £ î uÛ ≤ s¡ ‘ Y ˝ À 1.Væ ≤ kÕ‡sY ,
centres at 1. Hissar, 2. Bangalore in 2. u…+>∑fi¯SsY\˝À nqTã+<Ûä dü+düú\T ø£\e⁄.
India.
ô|’ yêì˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) I, II
(1) I only (2) I, II

(3) I, III (4) I, II, III (3) I, III (4) I, II, III

132. “Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral 132. ªªyÓTTyÓT+≥yéT |òüsY #Û˚+CŸ : ¬ø¢ÌyÓT{Ÿ q÷´Á≥˝Ÿ H͵µ nqT
Now” is an initiative launched by ? ø±s¡´Áø£e÷ìï @ dü+düú ÁbÕs¡+_Û+∫q~ ?
(1) The Intergovernmental Panel on
(1) ~ Ç+≥sY >∑es¡ïyÓT+≥˝Ÿ bÕ´q˝Ÿ ÄHé ¬ø¢ÌyÓT{Ÿ #Û˚+CŸ
Climate Change
(2) UNFCCC ôdÁ¬øfÒ]j·T{Ÿ
(2) The UNFCCC Secretariat

(3) The World Meteorological Organization

(3) ~ es¡˝Ÿ¶ $Tf…jÓ÷sê˝≤õø£˝Ÿ Äs¡ZHÓ’CÒwüHé
(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 71 ) B

133. Consider the following statements with 133. ¬ø¢ªyÓT{Ÿ #Û˚+CŸ n+&é ôV≤˝ŸÔ Vü≤uŸ $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te
respect to Climate Change and Health yê{Ïì |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
Hub.
I) @wæ j · T Hé n_Û e è~∆ u≤´+ø˘ uÛ ≤ >∑ k Õ«eT´+‘√
I) India is gearing up to open a Climate
Ç+&çj·÷˝Àì q÷´&Ûç©¢˝À ¬ø¢ÌyÓT{Ÿ #Û˚+CŸ n+&é ôV≤˝ŸÔ
Change and Health Hub in New
Delhi in partnership with the Asian Vü≤uŸqT ÁbÕs¡+_Û+#·T≥≈£î düHêïVü‰\T yÓTT<ä\T
Development Bank (ADB). ô|{Ϻ+~.
II) The new Hub for Climate Change II) á Vü≤uŸ G-20 <˚XÊ\ eT<Ûä´, <äøÏåD≤dæj·÷ <˚XÊ\
and Health will facilitate knowledge eT<Û ä ´ Hê˝… & ç ® ù w ]+>¥ , uÛ ≤ >∑ k Õ«e÷´\T
sharing, promote partnerships and
ô|+bı+~+#·T≥ eT]j·TT q÷‘·q Ä$wüÿs¡D\≈£î
innovation within the G-20 countries
and other South Asian countries.
düVü≤ø±s¡+ n+~düTÔ+~.
III) In its recently released G-20 outcome III) uÛ≤s¡‘Y Ç{°e\ G-20 düe÷y˚X¯+ nq+‘·s¡+ ˇø£
document, India also noted that ìy˚~ø£qT Á|üø£{Ï+∫+~. Á|ü|ü+#·+˝À ¬ø¢ÌyÓT{Ÿ #Û˚+CŸ
climate change will continue to drive Á|üuÛ≤e+ e\q n‘·´edüs ¡ Äs√>∑´ düeTdü´\T
health emergencies and emergence
eT]j·TT n+≥Tyê´<ÛäT\T Á|üuÛÑ\T‘êj·Tì n+<äT˝À
and reemergence of infectious
diseases.
ù|s=ÿHêïs¡T.
Identify the correct statement/s ? ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q yê{Ïì >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
(1) I only (2) I, III (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) I, III

(3) II only (4) I, II, III (3) II e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) I, II, III

134. Consider the following statements. 134. á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) Organic Aerosols are called as Brown I) ªÄsêZìø˘ @s√kÕ˝Ÿ‡µqT ÁuÖHé ø±s¡“Hé nì |æ\TkÕÔs¡T.
Carbon.
II) Ç~ ø£Ás¡, |æ&Éø£\T, u§>∑TZ eT]j·TT |ü+≥ neX‚cÕ\
II) If the Biological Waste like the Coal,
Wood sticks and Crop residues are ˝≤+{Ï Je dü+ã+<Ûä e´sê∆\qT eT+&ç+#·&É+ e\q
burned, then the pollution enter the
atmosphere in the form of Brown Carbon
yê‘êes¡D+˝ÀøÏ #˚] yê‘êes¡D≤ìï y˚&ç #˚düTÔ+~.
and environment gets warmer. ô|’ yêì˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Idenfity the correct statements ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only
(3) I, II (4) None of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 72 ) B

135. Consider the following statements ? 135. á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) Polar Stratospheric clouds are I) b˛˝≤sY ÅkÕº{Àd挤j·TsY øö¢&é‡ nH˚$ n+{≤]ÿ{Ïø±˝À
responsible for the formation Ozone
hole in the Antarctic region.
zCÀHé ¨˝Ÿ≈£î ø±s¡DyÓTÆq y˚T|òü÷\T.
II) Because of the deep cold atmosphere II) Ç$ Å k Õº { Àdæ Œ ¤ j · T sY Á b Õ+‘· + ˝Àì n‹o‘· \
in the Stratosphere, Chlorine and yê‘êes¡D+ e\¢ ø√¢]Hé, ÁuÀ$THé #·s¡´\ e\q
Bromine activities take place. This
process causes the depletion of
zCÀHé ø°åD‘· @s¡Œ&ÉT‘·T+~.
Ozone layer. ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Which of the above is/are correct ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only
(3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄
(3) I, II (4) None of the above

136. Consider the following statements. 136. á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) Micro organisms which are at the I) #Ó‘·Ô≈£î|üŒ\ <ä>∑Zs¡ ñ+&˚ dü÷ø£ÎJe⁄\T s¡kÕj·Tìø£
dustbin produce “Methane” gas by #·s¡´\ <ë«sê bÕ¢dæºø˘ e´sê∆\ qT+∫ ª MT<∏˚Héµ nqT
their chemical action.
$wü yêj·TTe⁄qT $&ÉT<ä\ #˚kÕÔsTT.
II) Burning of plastic waste releases
II) bÕ¢dæºø˘qT ø±\Ã&É+ e\q eT]+‘· m≈£îÿe kÕúsTT˝À
enormous content of “Methane” into
the environment. It causes to ªªMT<∏˚H éµµ yêj·TTe⁄ $&ÉT<ä\ ne⁄‘·T+~. á
increase the temperature of yêj·TTe⁄ yê‘êes¡D≤ìï y˚&ÓøÏÿdüTÔ+~.
environment.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only
(3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄
(3) I, II (4) None of the above

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 73 ) B

137. Which of the following materials is/are 137. ãjÓ÷ bÕ¢dæºø˘ ‘·j·÷Ø˝À á ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À y˚{Ïì
used in Bioplastic production. ñ|üjÓ÷–kÕÔs¡T.
I) Corn flour I) yÓTTø£ÿC§qï |æ+&ç
II) Sea Weed II) d” M&é
III) Neem wood III) y˚|ü ø£\|ü

IV) Saw dust IV) s¡+|ü|ü⁄ bı≥Tº

Identify the correct statement/s ? ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
(1) I, IV (2) I, II (1) I, IV (2) I, II

(3) I, II, III (4) I, II, III, IV (3) I, II, III (4) I, II, III, IV

138. Consider the following statements with 138. dü\Œ¤sY &Éj·÷¬ø’‡&é (SO 2) $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te
respect to Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) ? n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) SO2 is released into the atmosphere
I) <Ûäs¡à˝Ÿ $<äT´‘Y πø+Á<ë\˝À u§>∑TZ eT+&ç+∫q|ü&ÉT
when coal is formed in Thermal
SO2 $&ÉT<ä\ ne⁄‘·T+~.
Power Stations.

II) SO2 is released into the atmosphere II) ãjÓ÷e÷dtqT e+≥ #Ós¡≈£î>± eT+&ç+∫q|ü&ÉT
when the Biomass is burned as SO2 $&ÉT<ä\ ne⁄‘·T+~.
cooking fuel.
III) yÓ ÷ {≤sY yêVü ≤ Hê\˝À •˝≤» Ç+<Û ä H ê\qT
III) SO2 is released when fossil fuels are
eT+&ç+∫q|ü⁄&ÉT SO2 $&ÉT<ä\ ne⁄‘·T+~.
burned in the Motor Vehicles.

Identify the correct statement/s ?

ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?

(1) I, II (2) II, III (1) I, II (2) II, III

(3) I only (4) I, II, III (3) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 74 ) B

139. Consider the following statements with 139. |ü+≥ e´sê∆\qT ‘·>∑\u…≥Tº≥ $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te
respect to Stubble burning. n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) Stubble burning is intentionally I) e], >√<ÛäTeT e+{Ï |ü+≥\qT ø√dæq ‘·s¡Tyê‘·
setting fire to the straw Stubble that bı\+˝À yê{Ï e´sê∆\qT ‘·>∑\u…≥Tº≥qT ªª|ü+≥
remains after grains like Paddy, e´sê∆\ <äVü≤q+µµ nì n+{≤s¡T.
Wheat have been harvested.
II) |ü+≥ e´sê∆\ <äVü≤q+ e\q e´ekÕj·T uÛÑ÷$TøÏ
II) Stubble burning makes both the soil eT]j·TT >±*øÏ ¬s+&ç+{ÏøÏ rÁe qwü+º »s¡T>∑T‘·T+~.
and air poisonous. Microorganisms
H˚\˝Àì ô|’ bıs¡˝À ñ+&˚ yÓTÁÆø√ ÄsêZì»yéT‡ eT]j·TT
present in the upper layer of the soil
H˚\ jÓTTø£ÿ ùd+ÁBj·T X¯øÏÔ ¬s+&É÷ q•+∫b˛‘êsTT.
as well as its organic quality gets
yê‘êes¡D+ y˚&Ó≈£îÿ‘·T+~. ø£\Twæ‘·eTe⁄‘·T+~.
affected.
III) |ü + C≤uŸ , Vü ≤ sê´Hê, ñ‘· Ô s ¡ Á | ü < ˚ X Ÿ sêÅ c Õº \ ˝À
III) Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana
o‘êø±\+˝À |ü+≥ e´sê∆\ <äVü≤q+ e\q H˚wüq˝Ÿ
and Uttar Pradesh causes severe
ø±|æ ≥ ˝Ÿ Øõj· T Hé (&Û ç © ¢ Á b Õ+‘· + ) rÁ e +>±
pollution in the NCR region in
ø±\TcÕ´ìøÏ >∑Ts¡e⁄‘·T+~.
winter.
IV) H˚wüq˝Ÿ Á^Hé Á{ÏãT´q˝Ÿ (NGT) 2022˝À <˚X¯+
IV) National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued

orders in 2022 banning the Stubble yÓTT‘·Ô+ |ü+≥ e´sê∆\qT ‘·>∑\u…≥º&Üìï ìùw~Ûdü÷Ô
Burning practice nationwide. ñ‘·Ôs¡T«*∫Ã+~.

Identify the correct statement/s ? ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?

(1) I, III (2) II, III (1) I, III (2) II, III

(3) I, II, III (4) I, II, III, IV (3) I, II, III (4) I, II, III, IV

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 75 ) B

140. Consider the following statements with 140. |üsê´es¡D Væ≤‘· e´ekÕj·T+ >∑T]+∫ á ~>∑Te ‘Ó*|æq
respect to Eco-Friendly agricultural yêø±´\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
farming.
I) s¡kÕj·Tq eT+<äT\‘√ e´ekÕj·T+ #˚ùd uÛ÷Ñ eTT\˝À
I) The agricultural soil becomes very
hard in the lands where chemical eT{Ϻ >∑{Ϻ|ü&çb˛‘·T+~. |ü+≥ yÓTTø£ÿ\ y˚s¡T¢ 10`20
fertilizers and pesticides are used.
ô d +{° M T≥s¡ ¢ es¡ ≈ £ î uÛ Ñ ÷ $T˝ÀøÏ #=#· T Ãø=ì
The roots of the plants can only
extend upto 10-20 centimeters in the yÓfi¯fl>∑\T>∑T‘êsTT.
soil.
II) Á|øü £è‹ e´ekÕj·T uÛ÷Ñ eTT\˝À |ü+≥\ y˚sT¡ ,¢ Hê\T>∑T
II) The roots of the plants in the Natural
Farming can spread upto four
MT≥s¡¢ es¡≈£î uÛÑ÷$T˝ÀøÏ #=#·TÃø=ì yÓfi¯fl>∑\e⁄.
meters of depth in the soil. ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only

(3) I, II (4) None of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

141. The Bioremediation process by which the 141. dü÷ø£ÎJe⁄\qT eTè‹Ôø£/H˚\˝ÀøÏ |ü+|æ+#·&É+ <ë«sê
Microorganisms are sent deep into the soil ø±\Twü´ø±\qT ‘=\–+#˚ ª ãjÓ÷]yÓT&çjT˚ wüHµé $<ÛëHêìï
to remove the pollutants is called ? @eTì |æ\TkÕÔs¡T ?
(1) Bioaugmentation (1) ãjÓ÷ Ä>¥yÓT+fÒwüHé
(2) Bio Stimulation (2) ãjÓ÷ dæºeTT˝ÒwüHé
(3) Intrinsic Bioremediation (3) Ç+Á{Ïì‡ø˘ ãjÓ÷ ]$T&çj˚TwüHé
(4) None of the above (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 76 ) B

142. In which year the “Bruntland Commission 142. ªÁã+{Ÿ˝≤+&é ø£MTwüHéµ>± |æ\Teã&˚ |üsê´es¡D+ eT]j·TT
Report’ on environment and development n_Ûeè~∆ô|’ Á|ü|ü+#· ø£MTwüHé ìy˚~ø£ @ dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À
was published ? Á|ü#·T]+#ês¡T ?
(1) 1972 (2) 1987 (1) 1972 (2) 1987

(3) 1983 (4) 1988 (3) 1983 (4) 1988

143. Consider the following statements with 143. |ü + ≥ yÓ T Tø£ ÿ \ >∑ T ]+∫ á ~>∑ T e n+XÊ\qT
respect to Agricultural plants. |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) Microorganism play a vital role in
I) H˚\˝À qÁ‘·»ìì dæúØø£]+#˚+<äT≈£î, b˛wüø±\qT
fixing Nitrogen in the soil and in
yÓTT≈£ÿ\≈£î n+~+#·&É+˝À dü÷ø£ÎJe⁄\T ø°\ø£bÕÁ‘·
supplying nutrients to the plants.
II) Cyanobacteria and Azolla dissolve
b˛wækÕÔsTT.
nutrients and provide them to II) ôd’H√u≤´ø°º]j·÷, nCÀ˝≤¢ b˛wüø±\qT ø£]–+∫
plants. yÓTTø£ÿ\≈£î n+~kÕÔsTT.
Which of the above statement/s is/are
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü]ø±ì$ @$ ?
incorrect ?
(1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only

(3) I, II (4) None of the above (3) I, II (4) ô|’y˚Mø±e⁄

144. Which of the following statements are 144. yê‘êes¡D e÷s¡TŒ\ ‘·–Z+|ü⁄≈£î uÛ≤s¡‘· Á|üuÛÑT‘·«+
correct with respect to Climate Change rdüT≈£î+≥Tqï #·s¡´\˝À á ~>∑Te yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$?
decreasing steps taken by India ?
I) National Action Plan on Climate I) yê‘êes¡D e÷s¡TŒ\ C≤rj·T ø±sê´#·s¡D Á|üD≤[ø£.
Change.
II) National Mission on sustainable II) düTdæús¡ ìyêdü ÁbÕ+‘ê\ C≤rj·T $TwüHé.
residencies.
III) C≤rj·T Ç+<Ûäq kÕeTs¡∆´ ô|+|ü⁄ $TwüHé.
III) National Energy Efficiency
Accelerate Mission. (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) I only (2) II only
(3) I, III (4) I, II, III (3) I, III (4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 77 ) B

145. Consider the following statements with 145. UNFCCC jÓ T Tø£ ÿ , ø±|t ` 28e dü < ä d ü T ‡
respect to UNFCCC COP-28 November- qe+ãsY`&çôd+ãsY 2023˝À UAE˝Àì <äTu≤jYT˝À
December 2023 convention held at Dubai
in UAE.
ìs¡«Væ≤+#·ã&ç+~. á $wüj·T+˝À á ~>∑Te n+XÊ\qT
|ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) Because of the global warming many
developing and backward countries I) >√¢ã˝Ÿ yê]à+>¥ e\q n_Ûeè~∆ #Ó+<äT‘·Tqï <˚XÊ\T,
are experiencing very severe sudden ù|<ä <˚XÊ\T m≈£îÿe>± Á|üø£è‹ $|ü‘·TÔ\ e\q nq>±
Floods, Cyclones, Drought and
Äø£dàæ ø£ es¡<\ä T, ‘·TbòÕqT\T, nHêeèwæ,º yê‘êes¡D
severe warmer weather etc. To
mitigate these losses developed
e÷s¡TŒ\ e\q rÁe+>± qwüº+ #·$#·÷düTÔqï+<äT
countries prepared to assist the e\q yê{ÏøÏ Ä]úø£ düVü‰j·T+ #˚j·TT≥≈£î>±qT
affected countries. In this way loss ø±|t`27 dü<ädüT‡˝À ª ˝≤dt n+&é &Üy˚TCŸ |òü+&éµ qT
and damage fund initiative was n_Û e è~∆ #Ó + ~q, <Û ä ì ø£ <˚ X Ê\#˚ @sêŒ≥T
proposed at the COP-27 convention
in 2022. In this COP-28 loss and
#˚j·TT≥≈£î ìs¡ísTT+#·ã&çq~. á dü<ädüT‡˝À <ëìì
damage fund was declared to come neT\T #˚j·TT≥≈£î ìs¡ísTT+∫Hês¡T.
into force by the member countries. II) πøe\+ 790 $T*j·THé &Ü\s¡T¢ |òü+&é e÷Á‘·y˚T
II) Only 790 US Million Dollars amount ø±|t ` 28 dü < ä d ü T ‡ q+<ä T <Û ä ì ø£ <˚ X Ê\#˚
was announced by the Rich/
Á|üø£{Ï+#·+&ç+~.
Developed Nations during the COP-
28. III) Á|üdüTÔ‘êìøÏ ø=ìï dü+e‘·‡sê\bÕ≥T ª ˝≤dt n+&é
III) World Bank will oversee the “Loss &Üy˚TCŸ |òü+&éµ ì Á|ü|ü+#· u≤´+ø˘ ìs¡«Væ≤düTÔ+~.
and Damage Fund” in the initial IV) 2050 Hê{ÏøÏ Á|ü|ü+#· q÷´øÏ¢jT· sY mqØ® ¬øbÕdæ{Ïì
years.
Á|üdüTÔ‘·+ ñqï <ëìøÏ eT÷&ÉT ¬s≥T¢≈£î ô|+#ê\ì
IV) The declaration launched at COP-28
aims to triple global nuclear energy
ø±|t`28˝À ìs¡ísTT+#·&ÉyÓTÆq~.
capacity by 2050. V) uÛ≤s¡‘·<˚X¯+#˚ >√¢ã˝Ÿ ]esY dæ{°dt n\jÓTHé‡qT
V) Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) (GRCA) ø±|t ` 28 dü < ä d ü T ‡ q+<ä T
was launched by India at COP-28 Á|üø£{Ï+#·&ÉyÓTÆq~.
convention.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
Identify the correct statement/s ?
(1) I, II, III (2) I, II, IV
(1) I, II, III (2) I, II, IV

(3) I, II, V (4) All of the above (3) I, II, V (4) ô|’e˙ï

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 78 ) B

146. Consider the following statements. 146. á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) Vuinea, Filariasis, Dengue, I) Hê] ≈£îs¡T|ü⁄, uÀ<äø±\T, &Ó+>∑÷´, ∫¬øHé>T∑ Hê´, ≈£îwüߺ
Chikungunya, Leprosy like disease e+{Ï yê´<ÛäT\qT n\øå±´ìøÏ >∑T¬s’q ñwüíeT+&É\
are called as Neglected Tropical yê´<ÛäT\T (Neglected Tropical Diseases
Diseases (NTDs). - NTDs) nì n+{≤s¡T.

II) Union Health Minister declared that II) 2027 Hê{ÏøÏ <˚X¯+˝À uÀ<äø±\T yê´~Ûì |üP]Ô>±
India will eradicate the Filariasis s¡ ÷ |ü ⁄ e÷|ü ⁄ ‘êeTì π ø +Á < ä Äs√>∑ ´ eT+Á ‹
disease by 2027. Á|üø£{Ï+#ês¡T.
III) A vaccine was developed for the III) NTD\ ìyês¡D≈£î Á|ü‘˚´ø£+>± Ç{°e\ {°ø±qT
eradication of NTD diseases. India is ‘·j·÷s¡T#˚XÊs¡T. á {°ø±\qT uÛ≤s¡‘Y˝À ô|<ä›m‘·TÔq
producing the vaccine on large scale. ñ‘·Œ‹Ô #˚düTÔHêïs¡T.
Identify the correct statement/s ? ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ @$ ?
(1) I, II (2) I, III (1) I, II (2) I, III

(3) I only (4) I, II, III (3) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (4) I, II, III

147. Identify the wrong pair from list given 147. á ÁøÏ+~ yêì˝À dü]ø±ì »‘· @~ ?
below ?
yê´~Û ù|s¡T eT÷\ ø±s¡ø£+
Name of the disease Cause of Disease
(a) õø± yÓ’s¡dt (i) @&çdt áõ|æº <√eT
(a) Zika virus (i) Aedes Aegypti Mosquito
(b) ìbòÕ yÓ’s¡dt (ii) |ü+<äT\T, >∑_“˝≤\T
(b) Nipah virus (ii) Pigs, Bats
(c) \kÕ‡ (iii) |ü+<äT\T
(c) Lassa (iii) Pigs
(d) muÀ˝≤ (iv) bÕe⁄sê\T
(d) Ebola (iv) Pigeons
(1) (c)-(i), (d)-(iv) e÷Á‘·y˚T
(1) (c)-(i), (d)-(iv) only
(2) (a)-(i) e÷Á‘·y˚T
(2) (a)-(i) only
(3) (b)-(ii) e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) (b)-(ii) only

(4) All of the above (4) ô|’e˙ï

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 79 ) B

148. Consider the following statements with 148. Äj·TTcÕàHé uÛ≤s¡‘Y, Äs√>∑´ ø±s¡´Áø£eT+ $wüj·T+˝À á
respect to “Ayushman Bharat” programme. ~>∑Te yê{Ïì |ü]o*+#·+&ç.
I) Ayushman Bharat was launched as
I) H˚ w ü q ˝Ÿ ô V ≤˝Ÿ Ô bÕ\d” ` 2017 dü \ Vü ‰ \qT
recommended by the National Health
Policy-2017, to achieve the vision of nqTdü]+∫ j·T÷ìe]‡{° ôV≤˝ŸÔ ø£eπsõ ø=s¡≈£î
Universal Health Coverage (UHC). ªÄj·TTcÕàHé uÛ≤s¡‘Yµ ø±s¡´Áø£e÷ìï ÁbÕs¡+_Û+#ês¡T.
II) PM Modi launched the scheme in
II) Á|ü<ÛëqeT+Á‹ yÓ÷&û á ø±s¡´Áø£e÷ìï ôdô|º+ãsY 23,
Ranchi, Jharkhand state on 23 rd
September, 2018.
2018q C≤s¡â+&é˝Àì sê+N˝À ÁbÕs¡+_Û+#ês¡T.
III) The scheme consists of three inter- III) á d”ÿyéT˝À yÓTT‘·Ô+ eT÷&ÉT Ç+≥sY ]˝Òf…&é
related programmes.
ø±s¡´Áø£e÷\T ñ+{≤sTT.
(a) Health and Wellness centers
(HWCS)
(a) ôV≤˝ŸÔ n+&é yÓ˝ŸHÓdt ôd+≥sY‡
(b) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya (b) Á|ü<ÛëqeT+Á‹ »Hé Äs√>∑´ jÓ÷»q
Yojana (PM-JAY)
(c) Á|ü<ÛëqeT+Á‹ ôV≤˝ŸÔ $»Hé jÓ÷»q
(c) Pradhan Mantri Health Vision
Yojana (PM-HVY) ô|’ yêì˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statement/s ? (1) I, III
(1) I, III
(2) I, II
(2) I, II
(3) I e÷Á‘·y˚T
(3) I only

(4) I, II, III (4) I, II, III

XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ
GS/G-II(M)10 ( 80 ) B

149. Consider the following statements. 149. á ÁøÏ+~ n+XÊ\qT |ü]o*+#·+&ç.

I) Prestigious “John Dirks Gairdner” I) Á|üU≤´‘· ªªC≤Hé &çsYÿ‡ ¬>sTTs¡¶qsYµµ >√¢ã˝Ÿ ôV≤˝ŸÔ
Global Health award was presented nyês¡T¶qT ¬øq&Ü≈£î #Ó+~q bòÂ+&˚wüHéyês¡T
to the Indian Doctor Gagandeep
uÛ≤s¡‘·<X˚ ¯ yÓ’<Tä ´\T nsTTq &Üø£sº Y >∑>H∑ éB|t ø±+>¥≈î£
Kang on April 11, 2024 by the
@Á|æ˝Ÿ 11, 2024q Á|ü<Ûëq+ #˚XÊs¡T.
Gairdner foundation.
II) &Üø£ºsY >∑>∑HéB|t ø±+>¥ yÓTÆÁø√ ãj·÷\õdtº >±q÷
II) Doctor Gagandeep Kang is working
as a Microbiologist and Virologist. yÓ’sê\õdtº >±q÷ |üì#˚düTÔHêïs¡T. >√¢ã˝Ÿ ôV≤˝ŸÔ
This award is given for her ØôdsYÃ≈£î >±qT ÄyÓT≈£î á nyês¡T¶qT Á|ü<Ûëq+
achievements in Global Health #˚j·T&ÉyÓTÆq~.
Research.
III) á nyês¡T¶qT n+<äT≈£îqï Á|ü<ÛäeT uÛ≤s¡rj·T
III) She is the first Indian woman to get
eTVæ≤fi¯>± ÄyÓT Á|üdæ~∆ #Ó+<ës¡T.
this award.
ô|’ yê{Ï˝À dü¬s’q$ >∑T]Ô+#·+&ç ?
Identify the correct statements ?

(1) I only (2) II only (1) I e÷Á‘·y˚T (2) II e÷Á‘·y˚T

(3) I, II (4) I, II, III (3) I, II (4) I, II, III

150. The budgeted expenditure of Central 150. uÛ≤s¡‘Y ôV≤˝ŸÔ πøsY s¡+>±ìøÏ ã&Ó®{Ÿ˝À πø{≤sTT+#˚ ì<ÛäT\T
government on Health care Sector for the 2020`21 Ä]úø£ dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À GDP˝À 1.6%>±
year 2020-21 was 1.6% of the GDP. What
allocations are made during the 2022-23
ñHêïsTT. 2022`23 Ä]ú ø £ dü + e‘· ‡ s¡ + ˝À
Financial year on total GDP for this sector. á πø{≤sTT+|ü⁄\˝À á ~>∑Te yêì˝À dü¬s’q~ @~ ?
Identify the correct statement ?
(1) 1.8% (2) 2.5%
(1) 1.8% (2) 2.5%
(3) 2.2% (4) 2% (3) 2.2% (4) 2%

Note : nuÛÑ´s¡T∆\ jÓTTø£ÿ kÂø£sê´s¡∆+ á Ä|òt˝…’Hé f…dtº ôd+≥s¡¢qT @sêŒ≥T #˚j·T&É+ »]–+~.
ªXÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿµ≈£î ø±øÏHê&É˝À ‘·|üŒ eT¬sø£ÿ&Ü Áu≤+N\T ˝Òe⁄.
XÊ´yéT Çìdæº≥÷´{Ÿ