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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2025 – Test – 4722

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1. Consider the following statements with 4. Consider the following statements with
reference to Draft Policy Framework on reference to Bharat New Car Assessment
Agricultural Marketing: Program (BHARAT NCAP):
1. It recommends statutory status for 1. It is modelled on the lines of Global New
Minimum Support Price. Car Assessment Programme (Global
2. It exempts FPOs from trading licenses
NCAP).
when selling to processors and exporters
2. The testing under BHARAT NCAP will
at their premises.
be mandatory for car manufacturers in
3. It envisages declaring warehouse, silo
India.
and cold storage as deemed market yard.
3. It envisages the top most variant of the
How many of the statements given above are
correct? model for safety testing.
(a) Only one How many of the statements given above are
(b) Only two correct?
(c) All three (a) Only one
(d) None (b) Only two
(c) All three
2. What does "Selective Silencing", recently (d) None
seen in the news refers to?
(a) a strategy used in defense systems to
5. Arrange the following Indian states in
block enemy communications.
decreasing order of value of merchandise
(b) a process of selectively inactivating one
exports in 2024:
parent's gene copy, potentially affecting
1. Gujarat
disease outcomes.
2. Maharashtra
(c) a mechanism by which the immune
system selectively silences specific viral 3. Telangana
RNA during an HIV infection. 4. Uttar Pradesh
(d) measures used by the government to Select the correct answer using the code given
selectively restrict access to dissenting below.
information hindering net neutrality. (a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2-1-3-4
3. Consider the following statements with (c) 1-2-4-3
reference to Small Farmer AgriBusiness (d) 2-1-4-3
Consortium (SFAC):
1. It is a Venture Capital Fund which aims
6. Recently, the Government of India has
to enhance financing of Agritech Startup.
decided to constitute a Working Group for
2. SFAC is the Lead Implementing Agency
base revision of the current series of
of e-NAM.
Wholesale Price Index (WPI). Currently the
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? WPI index uses which year as base year?

(a) 1 only (a) 1998-1999

(b) 2 only (b) 2000-2001
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2010-2011
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2011-2012
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 Chutiya Mistake
7. Which of the following brings out the 10. Recently, Prime Minister paid tribute to Rani
Logistics Ease Across Different States Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary,
(LEADS) Report ? consider the following statements:
(a) Ministry of Road Transport and 1. She ruled over the Sivagangai kingdom
of Tamilnadu.
Highways
2. Hyder Ali collaborated with her to fight
(b) Ministry of Finance
against Britishers.
(c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) NITI Aayog correct?
(a) 1 only
8. On the occasion, the foreign ministers of the (b) 2 only
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) (c) Both 1 and 2
countries reiterated their foundational (d) Neither 1 nor 2
commitment to humanitarian assistance and
disaster relief. In the context, How many of 11. With reference to the Code on Wages, 2019,
consider the following statements:
the following countries are QUAD members
1. It introduced the concept of a national
as of now?
floor wage.
1. Australia
2. It applies uniformly to all employees in
2. New Zealand
both organized and unorganized sectors.
3. India 3. The Code ensures gender equality in
4. Japan wage payments and prohibits
5. South Africa discrimination based on gender.
Select the correct answer using the code given How many statements given above are
below. correct?
(a) Only two (a) Only one
(b) Only three (b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) Only four
(d) None
(d) All five

12. Consider the following statements regarding

9. In the context of E-way bills, consider the the National Ropeways Development
following statements: Programme:
1. An E-way bill is mandatory for the 1. The program aims to enhance
transportation of goods across state connectivity in hilly and challenging
borders in India. terrains across India.
2. It can be electronically generated through 2. It is primarily funded through a 100%
the Goods and Services Tax Network. government budget allocation without
any private sector involvement.
3. An e-way bill is valid till the good
3. This is a program of the Ministry of Road
remains undelivered.
Transport & Highways.
How many of the above statements are
How many of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None
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13. Consider the following statements: 16. Consider the following statements regarding
1. DigiYatra is a biometric-enabled the components of Balance of Payment:
seamless travel experience based on 1. The financial account records an
facial recognition technology.
economy’s transactions in external
2. It was launched by the Ministry of Civil
financial assets and liabilities including
Aviation and the Gates Foundation.
gold and SDRs.
3. DigiYatra is implemented at all airports
2. The current account covers all
in India.
How many of the statements given above are transactions that involve economic

correct? transactions necessarily of quid pro quo.

(a) Only one 3. The capital account includes all
(b) Only two international capital transfers including
(c) All three the invisible.
(d) None Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
14. Arrange the following exports of India in
(a) 1 only
increasing order of the value of their exports
(b) 2 and 3 only
for 2023-24:
1. Cereals (c) 3 only

2. Organic chemicals (d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Fertilizers
4. Cotton 17. Consider the following pairs with reference to
Select the correct answer using the code given Five Year Plan:
below. Five Year Plan Related Programme
(a) 4-3-2-1
1. Fourth Five- : The Drought Prone
(b) 3-4-2-1
Year Plan Area Programme
(c) 3-4-1-2
2. Fifth Five- : Minimum Needs
(d) 4-3-1-2
Year Plan Programme

15. Bima Sugam, recently seen in the news, is 3. Eight Five- : Indicative planning

a/an: Year Plan

(a) government initiative to provide 4. Ninth Five- : 20-point program
universal healthcare coverage. Year Plan
(b) digital platform for streamlining the How many pairs given above are correctly
purchase and management of insurance
matched?
policies in India.
(a) Only one pair
(c) international initiative aimed at
(b) Only two pairs
improving global financial literacy.
(c) Only three pairs
(d) project to provide financial aid to small
and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. (d) All four pairs

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18. Consider the following statement with 20. Which of the following statements are correct
with reference to National Investment and
reference to Spices Board:
Manufacturing Zones (NIMZ)?
1. It is a statutory body headquartered in 1. NIMZs are established under the
Chennai. National Manufacturing Policy, 2011 to
promote manufacturing and increase its
2. It works under the administrative control
share in GDP.
of the Ministry of Agriculture and 2. NIMZs are declared by state
Farmer's Welfare. governments on approval from the
central government.
3. In India, a person cannot engage in export 3. The Department of Investment and
of spice without certification from the Public Asset Management is the nodal
agency for NIMZs.
Spices Board.
Select the correct answer using the code given
How many of the statements given above are below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Only one
(c) 1 only
(b) Only two (d) 1, 2, and 3

(c) All three

21. With reference to the Hybrid Annuity Model
(d) None (HAM), consider the following statements:
1. HAM is a mix of the EPC (engineering,
procurement, and construction) and BOT
19. Consider the following statements regarding
(build, operate, transfer) models.
India's trade: 2. Revenue risk is fully borne by the private
1. Share of India's trade (goods and entity in HAM projects.
Which of the statements given above are
services) as a percentage of GDP is more correct?
than 80 percent. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
2. India ranks among the top 10 countries in
(c) Both 1 and 2
merchandise exports. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. India's imports have crossed one trillion
22. In this type of settlement, the entire village
dollars for the first time in the recent
area is dotted with several small hamlets or
financial year. homesteads, all of which are rectangular in
shape and connected to a central hamlet
How many of the statements given above are
through basic, unpaved paths.
correct? Which of the following rural settlement
(a) Only one patterns is described in the passage
(a) Clustered settlement
(b) Only two
(b) Amorphous settlement
(c) All three (c) Linear settlement
(d) None (d) Circular settlement
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23. India has recently submitted it's fourth 25. Consider the following statements with
reference to Global Depository Receipts
Biennial Update Report to United Nations
(GDR):
Framework Convention on Climate Change 1. GDRs enable foreign companies to raise
capital by listing on overseas stock
(UNFCCC). In this context, consider the
exchanges.
following statements: 2. Indian companies are not allowed to issue
Global Depository Receipts.
1. The agricultural sector accounted for
3. GDR holders have the same rights as
maximum emission shareholders of the firm.
2. The share of non-fossil fuel-based How many of the statements given above are
correct?
installed energy generation capacity is (a) Only one
more than 50 percent. (b) Only two
(c) All three
3. The emission intensity of GDP has (d) None
decreased over the last decade.
26. In the context of insurance reforms in India,
Which of the statements given above is/are the year 2000 is important because:
correct? (a) The Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
(a) 1 and 2 only
was made a statutory body.
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) The Insurance Act was amended to raise
the foreign investment cap in Indian
(c) 3 only
insurance companies from 26% to 49%.
(d) 1, 2, and 3 (c) The Life Insurance Corporation of India
(LIC) was privatised.
(d) The National Insurance Company was
24. Which of the following countries are among formed.

the top 5 countries in terms of the percentage

27. Consider the following statements with
share of foreign tourist arrivals in India in reference to Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay
Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA):
2024?
1. The Price Support Scheme (PSS) & Price
1. Bangladesh Stabilization Fund (PSF) schemes have
been merged into PM-AASHA.
2. USA
2. Under PM-AASHA the state government
3. UK has to exempt all state duties in respect of
4. Australia PSS operation.
3. The state government has to make
Select the correct answer using the code given payment to farmers within one month
below. from the date of procurement.
How many of the statements given above are
(a) 3 only correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) All three
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) None
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28. Consider the following statements regarding 31. The Model Concession Agreement (MCA),
the patents in India: often seen in the news, is primarily used in the
1. The term of every patent granted is 20
context of:
years from the date of filing of the
(a) Double Tax avoidance agreements
application.
2. A method of agriculture or horticulture between countries
not patentable in India (b) Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in
3. In India, only product-based patents are infrastructure development
granted, not process-based patents. (c) Regulating foreign direct investment in
Which of the statements given above is/are
India
correct?
(d) Free Trade agreements
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 32. In the context of global trade and the financial
(d) 1, 2 and 3 sector, consider the following statements
regarding the Financial Sector Assessment
29. Consider the following statements with
Program:
reference to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi
1. It is a joint program of the International
Kendras (PMKSK):
1. It will provide testing facilities for soil, Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World
seeds and fertilisers. Bank.
2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of 2. It is mandatory for all the IMF members
Agriculture and Farmer Welfare.
as part of Article IV consultations.
3. It issue Soil Health Card to farmers.
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 only
(c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

30. Recently, Uttarakhand High Court pulled up

authorities for unregulated soapstone mining, 33. Recently astronomers discovered a nascent
consider the following statements about ultra-diffuse galaxy (UDG) which is forming
Soapstone: at the tip of the longest-known tidal tail,
1. It is a sedimentary rock. extending from NGC 3785 galaxy. 'Tidal
2. It has applications in cosmetics and
Tails' are observed during which of the
pharmaceuticals industries.
3. Rajasthan accounts for over 50% of following processes?
India's soapstone reserves, followed by (a) Receding tides occurring along the creeks
Uttarakhand. on full moon days
How many of the statements given above are (b) Close encounters or mergers between
correct?
galaxies
(a) Only one
(c) Supernova explosion
(b) Only two
(c) All three (d) Formation of stars in spiral arms of
(d) None galaxies
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34. In the context of Foreign Trade Policy of 37. With reference to Oil Seed production in
India, consider the following statements India, consider the following statements:
regarding the Status Holder Certificate 1. Groundnut can be cultivated as both Rabi
System: and Kharif Crop in India.
1. It is applicable only to the exporters of 2. Groundnut constitutes the largest oil seed
merchandise goods. production in India.
2. A Status Holder Certificate is valid for 5 3. The contribution of Kharif oilseed crops
years.
to total agriculture production is more
3. A Status Holder shall be eligible for
than rabi oilseed crops in India.
privileges under the Foreign Trade
How many of the statements given above are
Policy.
correct?
How many of the statements given above are
(a) Only one
correct?
(b) Only two
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (c) All three

(c) All three (d) None

(d) None
38. Recently, India has been ranked 39th in
35. In the context of Norovirus, consider the Travel and Tourism Development Index,
following statements: 2024. In this context, the Travel & Tourism
1. It is also called 'stomach flu'. Development Index (TTDI) is released by
2. Noroviruses cannot survive in extreme which of the following organizations?
environment like freezing or high (a) United Nations World Tourism
temperatures. Organization (UNWTO)
3. It has the ability to spread directly from (b) World Economic Forum (WEF)
person to person. (c) International Air Transport Association
How many of the statements given above are
(IATA)
correct?
(d) World Travel & Tourism Council
(a) Only one
(WTTC)
(b) Only two
(c) All three
39. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) None
the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF):
1. It aims to regulate the price volatility of
36. Consider the following:
1. Increased liquidity in financial markets important agri-horticultural
2. Easier access to capital commodities.
3. Decreased burden of foreign debt 2. It promotes direct purchase from farmers
How many of the above are the possible at farm gates or mandis.
impacts of the Rupee's full capital account Which of the statements given above is/are
convertibility? correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 only
(c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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40. Consider the following statements regarding 42. Recently, the Prime Minister of India laid the

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in foundation stone of India’s first Green

India: Hydrogen Hub under NGHM in
1. The Companies Act, of 2013 legalised the Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Consider
concept of CSR in India. the following statements regarding the
2. After Finland, India became the second
National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM):
country in the world to make CSR legally
1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of New
mandatory.
and Renewable Energy.
3. CSR in India mandates that those
2. It targets to achieve a production capacity
companies having a turnover greater than
of 10 Million Metric Tonne (MMT) of
100 crores must spend 2% of their profits
Green Hydrogen per annum by 2030.
on social welfare activities.
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only one

(b) Only two (b) 2 only

(c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2

41. Consider the following with reference to 43. Consider the following statements with
Digital Agricultural Mission: reference to Millets production in India:
1. Issuance of ‘Farmer IDs’ 1. Jowar is the largest grown millet crop in
2. Loan for procurement of agricultural India.
drones
2. Rajasthan is the largest millet producing
3. Digital General Crop Estimation Survey
state in India
(DGCES)
3. Uttarakhand is the only state to have GI
4. Doorstep access to end-to-end post-
tagged millet.
harvest supply chain solutions
How many of the statements given above are
How many of the above are covered under the
correct?
Digital Agricultural Mission?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) Only three

(d) All four (d) None

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44. In the context of subsidy boxes under the 47. Consider the following statements with
World Trade Organization (WTO), consider
reference to National Agricultural Code:
the following statements about "Amber Box":
1. The Amber Box includes domestic 1. It is developed by the Indian Council of
support measures that distort production
Agricultural Research.
and trade.
2. Under this box, India's de minimis 2. It includes general crop management
threshold for domestic support measures
principles but lacks crop-specific
is 5% of total agricultural production
value. standards.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It includes both pre harvest and post
correct?
(a) 1 only harvest operation.
(b) 2 only
How many of the statements given above are
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?

(a) Only one

45. Arrange India's imports in decreasing order of
value from the following regions/bodies: (b) Only two
1. European Free Trade Association
(c) All three
(EFTA)
2. ASEAN (d) None
3. West Asia-GCC
4. South Asia
Select the correct answer using the code given 48. Which of the following parameters are
below.
considered while giving the Maharatna status
(a) 3-2-1-4
(b) 2-3-1-4 to any public sector company in India?
(c) 2-3-4-1
1. Having Navratna status
(d) 3-2-4-1
2. Listing on the Indian Stock Exchange
46. Consider the following :
3. Average annual net profit
1. Investments in Foreign Securities
2. Foreign Currency Loans Raised In and 4. Average Annual turnover
Out of India
5. Global Presence or International
3. Transfer of Immovable Property Outside
India Operations
4. Issue of Guarantees in Favor of Anybody
Select the correct options using the code
Living Outside India
How many of the above transactions come given below.
under the Capital Account in India’s Balance
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
of Payments?
(a) Only one (b) 3 and 5 only
(b) Only two
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) Only three
(d) All four (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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49. Consider the following pairs regarding 52. Consider the following statements:
domestic support types covered under WTO: Statement-I: As compared to developed
countries, logistics costs in India range from
Box Subsidies covered
25-30 % of India's GDP.
1. Blue : Includes investment Statement-II: Poor infrastructure and
subsidies and input inefficient transportation systems lead to
subsidies delays and increased costs.
Which one of the following is correct in
2. Development : Support that
reference to the above statements?
requires production (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
limits correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
3. Green Box : Non-trade distorting
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
price support correct and Statement-II is not the correct
Which of the above pairs is/are not correctly explanation for Statement-I
matched? (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect
(a) 1 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(b) 2 and 3 only is correct
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of the pairs 53. Consider the following statements regarding
coffee production in India:
1. India was the eight largest coffee
50. The Case "Supriya Chakraborty vs. UoI producer globally in 2022-23.
Case" sometimes seen in news, is primarily 2. Arabica accounts for more than 70
percent of the total coffee produced in
associated with which one of the following?
India.
(a) Queer marriages Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Climate change litigation correct?
(c) Illegal sand mining (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(d) Disputes over mosques and temples
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
51. With reference to India's Aviation sector,
consider the following statements: 54. With reference to artesian wells, consider the
following statements:
1. India is the third-largest domestic
1. Groundwater is trapped in the artesian
aviation market in the world. wells between layers of impermeable
2. Indigo is the largest airline company in rocks.
2. The water trapped in artesian well is
India with the highest market share.
under low pressure and has to be pumped
Which of the statements given above is/are
out.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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55. Which of the following activities are 58. Arrange the following measures taken by
supported by the Universal Service Government of India based on industrial
Obligation Fund of the Department of
policy reforms in the correct chronological
Telecommunications?
1. Provision of broadband connectivity to order.
rural and remote areas. 1. Government stakes in Public Sector
2. Pilot projects to establish new Enterprises were reduced to enhance their
technological developments in the
efficiency and competitiveness for the
telecom sector in rural areas.
first time.
3. Provision of household telephones in
rural and remote areas. 2. Industries were classified into different
Select the correct answer using the code given categories named as Schedule A,
below. Schedule B and Schedule C.
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. Complete monopoly of central
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only government in the strategic industries
(d) 1, 2 and 3 such as ammunition, Atomic energy and
Rail transport.
56. Consider the following statements regarding
Select the correct answer using the code given
the gravitational lensing:
1. It occurs when a huge amount of matter, below.
such as a massive galaxy, creates a (a) 3-2-1
gravitational field that distorts and (b) 3-1-2
magnifies the light from objects behind it. (c) 1-3-2
2. This effect was first predicted by
(d) 1-2-3
Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 59. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 only the working principles of the World Trade
(b) 2 only
Organization:
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. If a developed country is giving special
access to its market to the developing
57. Consider the following statements with countries, it does not violate the Most
reference to Livestock Census:
Favoured Nation Principle.
1. It is carried out every 5 years.
2. Charging customs duty on an import is
2. It does not take into account data related
to the socio-economic status of the not a violation of national treatment even
pastoralists. if locally-produced products are not
3. It estimates the headcount of only charged an equivalent tax.
domesticated animals and does not take
Which of the statements given above is/are
into account stray animals.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) Only one (b) 2 only
(b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) All three
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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60. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, 64. "Methylcobalamin" is frequently mentioned
recently seen in news is located in which of
in news. It is an oral medicine prescribed for
the following states of India?
(a) Maharashtra the deficiency of which vitamin?
(b) Jharkhand (a) Vitamin A
(c) Chhattisgarh
(b) Vitamin B12
(d) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Vitamin C
61. Consider the following statements with (d) Vitamin D
reference to the National Manufacturing
Competitiveness Programme (NMCP):
1. It was launched to improve global 65. India has recently joined the United Nations
competitiveness among the Indian
Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data
MSMEs.
2. It is implemented in PPP mode. Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD).
3. New Zero Defect and Zero Effect In this context, consider the following
Financial support (ZED) certification is
statements:
provided under this scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It has been created under the UN
correct?
Statistical Commission.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 only 2. It has more than 40 member-states and
(c) 2 and 3 only around 20 international organizations.
(d) None
3. Currently it is chaired by South Africa.

62. The "National Single Window System" Which of the statements given above is/are
launched by the Ministry of Commerce and correct?
Industry aims to:
(a) Provide a single payment system for (a) 1 only
industries. (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Centralize industrial production facilities.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Offer a unified platform for all industrial
approvals and clearances. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Simplify tax collection for industries.

66. Which of the following organizations has the

63. Which of the following statements is not
correct about the One Person Company? 'Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust'
(a) It is a company that can be formed by just
(PRGT) as the main vehicle for concessional
one person as a shareholder.
(b) In India, this concept does not exist. financing to low-income countries?
(c) It is like private company for all practical (a) International Development Association
purposes.
(b) United Nations Development Programme
(d) Income generated by the company is not
treated as the owner’s income and taxed (c) International Finance Corporation
as an individual’s income. (d) International Monetary Fund
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67. Consider the following statements with 70. Which of the following is the primary agency
reference to patent and certification of seeds: responsible for coordinating cybersecurity
1. In India, Seed Certification is compulsory
incidents in India?
by Seed Certification Agencies
(a) Indian Computer Emergency Response
established under the Seed Act, 1966.
2. In India, new seed varieties cannot be Team (CERT-In)
patented. (b) National Informatic Centre (NIC)
3. The National Gene Fund was established (c) National Critical Information
under Seed Act, 1966. Infrastructure Protection Center
How many of the statements given above are
(NCIIPC)
correct?
(d) Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (I4C)
(c) All three
(d) None 71. Which of the following best describes the
term "Sunrise Industry" that is often seen in
68. Consider the following statements with
the news?
reference to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY): (a) An industry that is newly established and
1. The insurance cover is applicable only to has the potential for rapid growth and
standing crops and does not include post innovation.
harvest damage to the crops. (b) An industry that can be located in many
2. The Insurance premium for rabi crop is
places without being affected by factors
more than premium for kharif crop.
of production like land, labor, resources,
3. It envisage compulsory use of at least
0.5% of the gross premium collected by and capital.
insurance companies for Information, (c) An industry that operates only in tropical
Education and Communication (IEC) regions, focusing on renewable energy.
activities. (d) An industry that has reached maturity and
How many of the statements given above are
shows slow but stable growth.
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 72. Arrange the following countries in
(c) All three descending order based on their importance
(d) None as an export destination for India in the FY
2023-24:
69. Consider the following statements regarding
1. China
the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary,
which was mentioned in the news recently: 2. USA
1. It is located in West Bengal. 3. Netherlands
2. It contains India's only ape and gibbon 4. UAE
species. Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are
below.
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 2-4-3-1
(b) 2 only (b) 1-2-4-3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3-1-2-4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 4-2-3-1
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73. The world's first 300 MW compressed air 75. The reforms in International Monetary Fund
energy storage (CAES) plant was connected (IMF) Quota have been in the news recently.
to grid at full-capacity. In this context, With reference to this, consider the following
consider the following statements: statements:
1. This plant was connected to grid at full 1. An individual member country’s quota
capacity in Gujarat. broadly reflects its relative position in the
2. Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)
world economy.
is a technology that stores excess energy
2. Quota determines the maximum amount
by compressing air in underground
of loans a member can obtain from IMF
caverns.
under normal access.
3. The first utility-scale CAES project was
3. The International Monetary and Financial
located in Germany, and is still
Committee (IMFC) has the power to
operational.
decide each member country's quota.
Which of the statements given above are
How many statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only one

(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Only two

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) All three

(d) None

74. According to recently released "Annual

Ground Water Quality Report 2024", 76. Consider the following statements regarding
consider the following statements: the Marathi Language:
1. India's share in groundwater extraction in 1. It is an Indo-Aryan language evolved
the world is more than 25 percent of the from the Maharastri Prakrit
global total. 2. The Gathasaptasati is an ancient
2. Manufacturing sector is the second collection of Indian poems in
largest user of groundwater with 11
Maharashtri Prakrit language.
percent share.
3. It has been officially granted the status of
3. Uranium has been identified as a
a Classical Language in India.
contaminant of concern.
Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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77. Consider the following statements with 80. Consider the following statements regarding
reference to Fertilizer in India: the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER):
1. More than half of total domestic demand
1. REER represents the inflation-adjusted,
of Urea is fulfilled through Imports.
2. Under the DBT system, the government trade-weighted average value of a

directly credits the urea subsidy to currency against its trading partners.
farmers. 2. An increase in a nation's REER is an
3. The sale of biofertilizer is not regulated
indication of its improving trade
by the government.
How many of the statements given above are competitiveness.

correct? 3. The Reserve Bank of India releases

(a) Only one Indian Rupees REER with 2015-16 as the
(b) Only two
base year.
(c) All three
(d) None Which of the statements given above are

correct?
78. Which of the following is an example of (a) 1 and 2 only
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)?
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. Aadhaar
2. UPI (c) 1 and 3 only

3. DigiLocker (d) 1, 2 and 3

4. BharatPe
Select the correct answer using the code given
81. Consider the following statements with
below.
(a) 2 and 4 only reference to National Commodity &

(b) 1 and 2 only Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX):

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only 1. NCDEX is India’s largest agricultural
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
derivatives exchange.

79. Consider the following statements regarding 2. It is India’s first exchange to launch

the International Finance Corporation (IFC) options contracts in commodities.

of the World Bank Group: 3. It is recognised under The Forward
1. It is an institution focused on the private
Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952 and
sector in emerging markets.
2. It has recently invested in the first-ever regulated by Reserve Bank of India.

sustainability-linked bond in India. How many of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) Only two

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None
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82. Which of the following factors contributes to 84. The term "Project VISTAAR" is primarily
skilled labor shortages in India's services associated with which one of the following?
sector? (a) A public network dedicated to
1. High unemployment rates
agricultural information and advisory
2. Mismatch between workforce skills and
service
industry demands
(b) A program for enhancing the capabilities
3. Abundance of vocational training
programs of Indian Navy’s submarine fleet

Select the correct answer using the code given (c) An educational outreach program aimed
below. at rural school development
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) An extension plan for broadband
(b) 1 and 3 only
connectivity to remote areas
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
85. With reference to anti-dumping duties,

consider the following statements:

83. In which of the following rows is the given
information correctly matched? 1. An anti-dumping duty is a type of

Type of Subject Term of protectionist tariff that a domestic

IPR protection government imposes on foreign imports.
1. Patent Confidential 20 years 2. In India, the Directorate General of Trade
information
Remedies (DGTR) is the final authority
having
in imposing Anti Dumping duties.
commercial
Which of the statements given above is/are
value
correct?
2. Trade Novel, Till expiry of
Secrets Inventive and confidentiality (a) 1 only

having (b) 2 only

industrial (c) Both 1 and 2
utility (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Plant Traditional 6-10 years
Varieties varieties and
86. Recently, the world’s first cryo-born baby
land races
corals were successfully settled in which
Select the correct answer using the code given
below. country?

(a) 1 only (a) Indonesia

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Maldives

(c) 3 only (c) Australia
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) India
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87. Consider the following statements regarding 90. The Harrod-Domar model which was based
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB): on the Keynesian model of economic
1. Transactions on account of External development was the basis of which of the
Commercial Borrowings (ECB) are
following Five Year Plans?
governed by the Foreign Exchange
(a) First Five Year Plan
Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
2. Non-Banking Financial Companies (b) Second Five Year Plan
(NBFCs) in India cannot raise funds (c) Fourth Five Year Plan
through ECBs. (d) Seventh Five Year Plan
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 91. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 only
India's external trade:
(b) 2 only
1. India contributes to 10% of the global
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 services exports.
2. Consumer goods exports have the highest
88. Arrange the following industries in the share in India's merchandise exports in
decreasing order of their weights in the Index the last financial year.
of 8 Core Industries: 3. India's overall trade balance has
1. Crude Oil
consistently increased in the last five
2. Cement
years.
3. Steel
4. Electricity How many of the above given statements are
Select the correct answer using the code given correct?
below. (a) Only one
(a) 3 - 4 - 1- 2 (b) Only two
(b) 3 - 2 - 4 - 1
(c) All three
(c) 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
(d) None
(d) 4 - 3 - 1- 2

89. Consider the following statements with 92. With reference to startups in India, consider
reference to Integrated Fertilizer the following statements:
Management System: 1. Entities are considered startups only if
1. It is an IT enabled system developed by they have been in existence for 10 years
the Department of Fertilizers (DoF).
or less since their incorporation.
2. It can be used by farmers for getting
2. Public Sector Companies cannot be
information related to the optimum
amount of fertilizer to be applied for each incorporated as startups.
soil type. 3. The Startup India initiative provides tax
3. It provides Mobile-based solutions for exemptions to startups for their first 10
acknowledgement of sale by wholesaler/ years of operation.
retailer. Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) All three (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2, and 3
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93. Consider the following statements, regarding 96. Consider the following statements about the
the Khanan Prahari app: International Development Association
1. It is a tool that allows citizens to report (IDA) :
incidents of illegal coal mining. 1. India is a founding member of IDA.
2. This is an initiative of the Ministry of 2. Gross National Income (GNI) per capita
Mines. must be below an established threshold
Which of the statements given above is/are
for a country to be eligible for borrowing
correct?
under IDA.
(a) 1 only
3. India never availed assistance under the
(b) 2 only
IDA.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 How many of the statements given above are
correct?
94. Consider the following statements with (a) Only one
reference to the Competition Act, 2002: (b) Only two
1. It replaced the Monopolies and (c) All three
Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (d) None
(MRTP Act).
2. It provides for the establishment of 97. Consider the following statements with
National Company Law Appellate reference to Minimum Support Price (MSP):
Tribunal. 1. It takes in account rental value of owned
3. It empowers the Competition land and interest on fixed capital.
Commission of India to penalise
2. The present method of calculation of
companies involved in anti-competitive
MSP is based on recommendation of The
agreements.
National Commission of Farmers.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Food Corporation of India is the Central
correct?
government nodal agency for
(a) 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 procurement of Jute at MSP.
(c) 1 and 3 only How many of the statements given above are
(d) 1 only correct?
(a) Only one
95. In the context of Radio Access Network (b) Only two
(RAN), consider the following statements: (c) All three
1. It facilitates communication between user (d) None
equipment and the core network.
2. Radio Access Network technology is 98. Consider the following statements:
exclusively used in 4G and 5G mobile 1. India is the 10th largest general insurance
networks. market globally.
3. RAN systems are designed to manage
2. India is the 14th largest life insurance
only licensed spectrum bands for
market in the world.
connectivity.
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the above given statements are
correct?
correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 only
(c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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99. Consider the following statements with 99. षित्तीय ििभ 2023-24 के दौरान र्ारि में प्रत्यक्ष
reference to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
षिदेशी षनिेश (FDI) के संदर्भ में, षनम्नषिषखि कथनों
during year 2023-24 in India :
पर षिचार कीषिए:
1. India received the highest foreign direct
1. र्ारि को सिसे अषधक प्रत्यक्ष षिदेशी षनिेश
investment (FDI) from the Singapore.
(FDI) ससंगापयर से प्राप्त हआ।
2. Gujarat accounts for largest FDI inflow.
2. गयिराि राज्य को सिसे अषधक प्रत्यक्ष षिदेशी
3. The highest FDI inflow was recorded in
षनिेश (FDI) प्राप्त हआ।
the service sector.
3. सिसे अषधक FDI प्रिाह सेिा क्षेत्रक में दिभ ककया
How many of the statements given above are
correct? गया।

(a) Only one उपययभक्त कथनों में से ककिने सही हैं?

(b) Only two (a) के िि एक

(c) All three (b) के िि दो

(d) None (c) सर्ी िीनों
(d) कोई नहीं
100. Consider the following statements with
reference to Primary Agriculture Credit
100. प्राथषमक कृ षि ऋण सषमषियों (PACS) के संदर्भ में,
Societies (PACS):
षनम्नषिषखि कथनों पर षिचार कीषिए:
1. PACS are constituted and work under the
1. PACS का गिन और संचािन नािाडभ के
administrative control of NABARD.
प्रशासषनक षनयंत्रण में ककया िािा है।
2. They are registered under the respective
2. ये संिंषधि राज्य सहकारी अषधषनयमों के िहि
state cooperative acts.
पंिीकृ ि होिी है।
Which of the statements given above is/are
उपययभक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
correct?
(a) के िि 1
(a) 1 only
(b) के िि 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 और 2 दोनों

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) न िो 1, न ही 2

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