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GENERAL STUDIES - PAPER – I
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TEST – 28
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1. Which one of the following statements is not 4. With reference to Security of Supply
correct as per the Constitution of India ? Arrangement (SOSA), which of the following
(a) Intoxicating liquors is a subject under the statements is/are correct ?
State List. 1. It is a framework agreement focused on
(b) Regulation of labour in mines is a subject ensuring stable access to rare earth
under the Union List. elements critical for Electronic Vehicle (EV)
(c) Cooperative societies are a subject under industries.
the Concurrent List. 2. It is a bilateral arrangement between India
(d) Economic and social planning is a subject and the USA.
under the Concurrent List. Select the answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 only
2. Consider the following Cabinet Committees : (b) 2 only
1. Parliamentary Affairs Committee (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Appointments Committee (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Economic Affairs Committee
4. Political Affairs Committee 5. Galkynysh gas field, often seen in the news,
Which of the above committees are chaired by belongs to which of the following countries ?
the Prime Minister ? (a) Iran
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) Russia
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) Turkmenistan
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) Ukraine
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. With reference to North Atlantic Treaty
3. With reference to the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Organization (NATO), consider the following
(BBBP), consider the following statements : statements :
1. It is implemented under the Mission 1. It is a military alliance founded against the
Shakti. backdrop of World War I.
2. It is a central sector scheme. 2. USA is the only non-European country to
3. It has helped to improve the Sex Ratio at be a part of NATO.
Birth over the last decade. 3. Norway is the latest member to join NATO.
How many of the above statements is/are How many of the above given statements
correct ? is/are 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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7. Consider the following statements : 9. Consider the following statements :

1. Forms of oaths or affirmations for judges 1. The Indian Constitution allows minorities
to establish and administer educational
of the Supreme Court are given in the
institutions of their choice.
Third Schedule of the Constitution of 2. The National Commission for Minority
India. Educational Institutions (NCMEI) is a
constitutional body that safeguards the
2. Languages recognized by the Constitution
educational rights of minorities.
are given in the Seventh Schedule of the
3. NCMEI has the power to decide on
Constitution. questions relating to the Minority
3. Disqualification of the members of State Educational Institution status of an
institution.
Legislatures on the ground of defection is
Which of the statements given above are
given in the Tenth Schedule of the correct ?
Constitution. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
4. The powers, authority and responsibilities
(c) 1 and 3 only
of Panchayats are given in the Eleventh
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Schedule of the Constitution.

How many of the above statements is/are 10. The “Business Ready (B-READY), corporate
flagship report that evaluates the business
correct ?
and investment climate worldwide, is released
(a) Only one by which of the following organizations ?
(b) Only two (a) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(c) Only three (b) World Trade Organization (WTO)

(c) World Bank
(d) All four
(d) United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD)
8. With reference to the Public Accounts
11. Refugee camps Consider the following pairs :
Committee, which one of the following
Sl. Country /
statements is correct ? Refugee Camps
No. Region
(a) It examines the annual audit reports of the 1. Kutupalong - Myanmar
Comptroller and Auditor General of India. refugee camp
2. Jabaliya - Gaza
(b) The President appoints the chairperson of
3. Kottapattu - India
the committee.
Refugee Camp
(c) It was established as per the provisions of How many of the above pairs is/are correct?
the Government of India Act of 1935. (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(d) It can conduct the performance review of
(c) All three
the regulatory bodies in India. (d) None
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12. Lobito Corridor, recently seen in the news, is 14. Consider the following statements :
Statement I :
associated with which of the following ?
The presidential form of government
(a) An infrastructure initiative linking Malé follows the doctrine of separation of power,
with surrounding islands in the Maldives where the executive is not responsible to
the legislative.
(b) A rail and port infrastructure corridor for
Statement II :
mineral exports from Central Africa to the Unlike the Indian President, the American

Atlantic Ocean president cannot be removed by Congress

through impeachment.
(c) A proposed transcontinental railway
Which of the following is correct with respect
linking Brazil’s Atlantic coast with Peru’s to the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Pacific coast
correct and Statement-II is the correct
(d) An energy pipeline transporting Russian
explanation for Statement-I.
gas to Europe via the Black Sea (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I.
13. Consider the following statements : (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is

1. While national emergency resolutions incorrect.

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
must be passed by a special majority, both
correct
the President’s rule and financial

emergency only require a simple majority. 15. Consider the following pairs :

S.No Terms Meanings

2. While national emergencies cannot be
Intelligence officer
1. Barid -
subjected to judicial review, both the
- Brokers
2. Munhiyans
President’s rule and financial emergencies
- Secret spies
3. Dalals
can be subjected to judicial review.
- Superintendent
4. Shahna-i-
Which of the statements given above is/are
Mandi
correct ? How many of the pairs given above is/are

(a) 1 only correctly matched?

(a) One Pair only
(b) 2 only
(b) Two pairs only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Three pairs only
(d) All four pairs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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16. Who among the following accepted Buddha’s 18. Consider the following pairs :

doctrines and became his disciples : S.

Temples Built by
No
1. Bimbisara
1. Adityesvara - Parantaka I
2. Ajatasatru
temple
3. Prasenajita 2. Panchavan- - Rajaraja I

4. Udayana madeviswaram
3. Arinjaya - Rajendra I
Select the correct answer using the code given
Choleeshwaram
below
How many of the above pairs are correctly
(a) 1 only matched?

(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

17. With reference to the office of the Prime 19. Consider the following statements :
Assertion (A) :
Minister, consider the following statements :
The Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908
1. Only a member of Lok Sabha or Rajya
was enacted to provide land ownership
Sabha can be appointed as the Prime rights to the people and banned bonded
Minister. labour of the tribals.

2. When the Prime Minister resigns, it Reason (R) :

It was Birsa, Ulgulan rebellion who fought
automatically dissolves the Council of
against the moneylenders/mahajans and
Ministers
English officials from taking over their
3. The President must dismiss a Council of wastelands.

Minister if advised by the Prime Minister. Which one of the following is correct in respect
of the above statements ?
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R
(a) 1 and 2 only
is the correct explanation of A
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is

(c) 1, 2 and 3 not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) A is false but R is true
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20. Consider the following statements about the 22. Consider the following statements with

Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility : reference to Buddhism :

1. The Mahasangikas followed strict monastic
1. It is India’s indigenously designed and
life and rigid disciplinary laws as originally
developed test facility. prescribed.
2. It is capable to generate flight speed of 3- 2. The group which followed modified
disciplinary rules was called the
10 kms.
Sthaviravadins.
3. It simulates the hypersonic conditions
Which of the statements given above is/are
during atmospheric entry of vehicles, correct ?
asteroid entry, scramjet flights, and (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
ballistic missiles.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct ?
23. With reference to the Chief Justice of India
(a) 1 and 2 only
(CJI), consider the following statements :
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. The CJI administers the oath of office to
(c) 1 and 3 only the President.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The CJI can appoint a place other than
Delhi as the seat of the Supreme Court.
3. The Chief Justice of India is the Patron-in-
21. Which of the following are the components are Chief of the National Legal Services
covered under the National Action for Authority.
Which of the statements given above are
Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)
correct ?
yojana ? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Capital Subsidy for procurement of (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Sanitation equipments
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Occupational safety training.
3. Health Insurance coverage under AB- 24. Consider the following countries :
1. China
PMJAY
2. Bangladesh
4. Profiling of Sewer and Septic Tank
3. Laos
Workers 4. Thailand
Select the correct answer using the codes 5. Cambodia
6. India
given below :
Which of the countries mentioned above
(a) 2 only shares its land border with Myanmar ?
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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25. Consider the following pairs : 28. At which of the following locations in India can
Sl. Reason for being in one observe the Magnetic Hill, a place where
Country
No. news vehicles appear to move uphill without power,
1. Kenya - Hung Parliament defying the laws of gravity ?
2. Peru - Discovery of coltan (a) Ladakh
deposits (b) Spiti Valley

3. Iran - Nuclear programme (c) Kargil

4. France - Controversial Forest (d) Nilgiri Hills

law
How many of the pairs given above is/are 29. Consider the following pairs :

correctly matched ? Sl. Agricultural

Description
(a) Only one No. practices

(b) Only two 1. Alley cropping Planting of rows

(c) Only three of trees and/or

(d) All four shrubs within

which

26. Consider the following countries : agricultural or

1. India horticultural

2. Russia crops are

3. Belarus produced.

4. Oman 2. Cover cropping Plants are

5. Turkey cultivated to
6. Syria reduce soil
How many of the above countries are erosion and
members of the International North-South increase the soil
Transport Corridor that was recently in news ? health
(a) Only three 3. Silvopasture Integration of
(b) Only four trees and grazing
(c) Only five livestock
(d) All six operations on
the same land
27. India's first submarine tourism initiative is set How many of the pairs given above is/are
to launch in which of the following states ? correctly matched ?
(a) Gujarat (a) Only one
(b) Maharashtra (b) Only two
(c) Tamil Nadu (c) All three
(d) West Bengal (d) None

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30. Consider the following statements : 32. Consider the following statements with respect
Assertion (A): to the India state of forest report 2023 (ISFR
The excess nitrate in the ground water 2023) recently seen in the news :

reduces the ability of red blood cells to 1. It is an annual report brought out by the

carry oxygen. Forest survey of India (FSI)

Reason (R): 2. As per the present assessment, the total

The contaminant in groundwater is due to Forest and Tree cover has crossed 30% of

dissolved nitrogen in the form of nitrate in the geographical area of the country for

sub-surface waters. the first time

3. Area wise Arunachal Pradesh has the
Which one of the following is correct in respect
largest forest cover among the states
of the above statements ?
4. Manipur has the highest percentage of
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R
forest cover with respect to its
is the correct explanation of A
geographical area.
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is
Which of the above statements are correct ?
not the correct explanation of A
(a) Only 1 statement is correct
(c) A is true but R is false
(b) Only 2 statements are correct
(d) A is false but R is true
(c) Only 3 statements are correct
(d) None of the statements are correct
31. Consider the following statements with respect
to the world drought atlas recently seen in the
33. Consider the following statements with respect
news :
to primary plant nutrients :
1. It is a comprehensive global publication on
1. Nitrogen encourages the vegetative
drought risks and solutions.
development of plants by imparting a
2. It projects that by 2050, 75% of the world's
healthy green color to the leaves.
population (nearly 3 in 4 people) will be 2. Potassium plays an essential part in the
affected by drought. formation of starch and in the production
3. It is released by the UNCBD and translocation of sugars.
4. It recommends that countries should 3. Phosphorus promotes fibrous root
develop and implement comprehensive development.
national drought plans. How many of the statements given above
Which of the above statements are correct ? is/are correct ?
(a) Only 1 statement is correct (a) Only one
(b) Only 2 statements are correct (b) Only two
(c) Only 3 statements are correct (c) All three
(d) All 4 statements are correct (d) None

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34. Consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above is not
1. In carbon farming, limited water correct ?
availability will have the potential for (a) 1 only
carbon sequestration through (b) 2 only
photosynthesis. (c) 3 only
2. Rotational grazing will reduce methane (d) None of the above
emissions and increase the amount of
carbon stored in pasture lands. 37. Consider the following statements about
3. Zero tillage is a viable practice for carbon navigation systems :
sequestration in soils. 1. Smartphones use active GPS with two-way
Which of the above statements are correct ? communication.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. GPS can locate devices even without
(b) 2 and 3 only internet access.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the following statements is/are
(d) 1 and 3 only correct ?
(a) 1 only
35. Consider the following launch vehicles of (b) 2 only
India: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. GSLV-Mk II
3. LVM-3 38. Which of the following comes under India’s
4. SSLV Earth Observation Satellite ?
Which of the following houses indigenous 1. INSAT
cryogenic engines developed by India ? 2. TRISHNA
(a) 1 and 3 only 3. SCATSAT

(b) 2 and 3 only 4. SARAL

(c) 4 only Select the correct answer using the codes

(d) All the above given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only

36. Consider the following statements about Dual (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

Mode Ramjet (DMRJ) : (c) 1 and 4 only

1. The jet engine can transform from Ramjet (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

to Scramjet during operation.

2. Ramjet combustor operates at Subsonic 39. Which of the following is not a fissile material?

speed and Scramjet combustor operates at (a) 94Pu

239

Supersonic speed. (b) 90TH

232

3. India is the fifth country to test Scramjet (c) 92U

235

technology. (d) 92U

233

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40. Which of the following produces Direct 44. Consider the following statements :

Current (DC) ? Statement I :

(a) Solar Thermal Energy Sound cannot travel through vacuum

(b) Solar Photovoltaic Panels Statement II :

(c) Wave Energy Sound is mechanical wave

(d) Tidal Energy Statement III :

When sound travels through a medium,

41. Which of the following has the lowest density the particles of the medium merely vibrate

among fuels ? about their fixed positions, while only the

(a) Compressed Natural Gas disturbance is carried forward.

(b) Liquified Natural Gas Which one of the following is correct in respect

(c) Liquefied Petroleum Gas of the above statements ?

(d) Diesel (a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are

correct and both of them explain

42. Which of the following has the highest Statement-I

density? (b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are

(a) Graphene correct, but only one of them explains

(b) Diamond Statement-I

(c) Carbon nanotubules (c) Only one of the Statements II and III is

(d) Graphite correct and that explains Statement-I

(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is

43. Consider the following characteristics : correct

1. It displays immunoglobulin as an integral

protein of their cell membranes. 45. Consider the following characteristics :
2. It is responsible for the production of 1. Immutable

antibodies. 2. Encrypted

3. The cells transform into plasma cells 3. Distributed

which secrete antibodies. 4. Independent blocks

Which of the following cells exhibits the How many of the above characteristics is/are

characteristics mentioned above ? applicable to Blockchain technology ?

(a) B-Lymphocytes (a) Only one

(b) T-Lymphocytes (b) Only two

(c) Eosinophils (c) Only three

(d) Monocytes (d) All four

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46. Which one of the following is the correct 48. Consider the following statements regarding
description for “Balkan Blues” ? the 2024 Arctic Report card :
1. It reveals that arctic annual surface air
(a) It is a melancholic urban love song dating
temperatures ranked second-warmest
back to the 16th century with a mix of since 1900.
South Slavic oral poetry and the music of 2. Arctic, once a major carbon source, is now
becoming a carbon sink due to ongoing
the Ottoman Empire.
climate-induced warming.
(b) It is a Serbian tradition of painting and
3. There was a decline in the productivity of
decorating objects with representations of tundra vegetation in 2024
the folk life, rural environment, history 4. The Arctic Report Card (ARC) has been
issued annually since 2006 by UNFCCC
and everyday lives.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(c) It is a traditional woodwind instrument (a) Only 1 statement is correct
that is made and performed across the (b) Only 2 statements are correct
area that includes the Republic of North (c) Only 3 statements are correct
(d) All 4 statements are correct
Macedonia, and the Eastern Black Sea.
(d) It is a Hungarian dance that is performed 49. Which among the following releases the Global
by couples consisting of a man and a Financial Stability Report ?

woman, or, in some regions, of two women. (a) World Economic Forum
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) World Bank
47. Consider the following with respect to the (d) International Finance Corporation
“WAVES summit” to be held in 2025 :
50. Consider the following statements with respect
1. It is expected to be a key forum for
to the Global Soft Power Index 2025 :
promoting discussions, collaboration, and
1. It is released by Brand Finance, an
innovation in the M&E industry. independent brand valuation and strategy
2. The summit will promote India as one stop consultancy.
2. The United States stays at the top of the
destination for content creation and
ranking with a record high score of 79.5
Investment destination out of 100.
3. It is being organised by the Ministry of 3. For the second consecutive year, India
Culture holds the 28th place in the ‘influential in
diplomatic circles’ category, showing its
4. It will be held at Dr. Shyama Prasad
steady role in shaping international
Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa discussions.
Which of the above statements are correct Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
(a) Only 1 statement is correct
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) Only 2 statements are correct
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Only 3 statements are correct (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All 4 statements are correct (d) 1, 2 and 3

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51. Consider the following statements : 53. With reference to the Pigovian tax, consider

Assertion (A) : the following statements :

Northern India experiences higher 1. A Pigovian tax is a type of tax on market

transactions that create negative

temperatures compared to other regions at
externalities.
the same latitude.
2. This type of taxation aims to recoup some
Reason (R) :
of the cost of the externality by adding it to
The cold weather season begins from mid-
the price of the product.
November in northern India and stays till
3. A carbon emissions tax or a tax on tobacco
February. are examples of Pigovian taxes.
Which one of the following is correct in respect Which of the statements given above is/are

of the above statements ? correct ?

(a) Both A and R are individually true and R (a) 1 and 3 only

is the correct explanation of A (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is
(d) 1, 2 and 3
not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

54. With reference to bank rate and repo rate,
(d) A is false but R is true
consider the following statements :

1. The repo rate is higher than the bank rate

52. With reference to River Hooghly, consider the
because it applies to long-term, unsecured
following statements : borrowing by banks from the RBI.
1. The River Hooghly is joined by the 2. Bank rate is for short-term, collateral-

Damodar and the Rupnarayan, flowing in backed borrowing.

from the west. 3. The higher bank rate discourages

excessive borrowing, aiding in inflation

2. River Hooghly meets the Bay of Bengal
and liquidity management.
downstream of Kolkata.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 and 2 only

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55. Consider the following statements with 3. Gukesh Dommaraju became the first
reference to the statutory liquidity ratio : Indian ever to win the WCC by defeating
1. It is a minimum percentage of deposits Ding Liren in the 2024 edition.
that a commercial bank has to maintain in 4. It was played to a best of 10 games, with
the form of liquid cash, gold or other tiebreaks if required.
securities. Which of the above statements are correct
2. These are reserved with the RBI and RBI
(a) Only 1 statement is correct
pays interest on such reserves.
(b) Only 2 statements are correct
3. Increasing the SLR will control inflation in
(c) Only 3 statements are correct
the economy while decreasing it will cause
(d) All 4 statements are correct
growth in the economy.
How many of the above statements are
58. Asia’s first water transport service ‘Uber
correct?
Shikara’ has been launched in which of the
(a) Only one
following lakes?
(b) Only two
(c) All three (a) Vembanad Kayal in Kerala

(d) None (b) Dal Lake in Srinagar

(c) Bhojtal of Bhopal

56. “S.A.F.E. Accommodation - Worker Housing (d) Bhimtal in Nainital

for manufacturing growth” Report recently
seen in the news is released by which of the 59. With reference to commercial papers, consider
following organisations ? the following statements :
(a) The Associated Chambers of Commerce 1. Commercial Paper (CP) is an unsecured
and Industry of India money market instrument issued in the
(b) Confederation of Indian Industries form of a promissory note for short-term
(c) Federation of Indian Chambers of borrowings.
Commerce & Industry
2. It can be issued for maturities between a
(d) Niti Aayog
minimum of 7 days and a maximum of up
to three years from the date of issue.
57. Consider the following statements with respect
3. It can be issued in denominations of Rs.5
to the recently concluded World Chess
lakh or multiples thereof.
Championship 2024 (WCC 2024) :
How many of the above statements are
1. The International Chess Federation (FIDE)
correct?
administers the World Chess
(a) Only one
Championship.
(b) Only two
2. The challenger for WCC 2024 is
determined via the Candidates (c) All three

Tournament. (d) None

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60. With reference to subsidies under the World 63. Consider the following statements with
Trade Organisation, consider the following reference to Unified Payment Interface (UPI) :
statements : 1. Developed by the Indian Bank Association,
1. The Amber box subsidy threshold is 5% of it allows users to send and receive money,
the value of agricultural production for
pay merchants, and make peer-to-peer
developed countries and 10% for most
requests.
developing countries.
2. The transaction limit is Rs.1 lakh per
2. There are no limits on spending on blue
transaction and 20 transactions per day,
box and green box subsidies.
3. The Agriculture Agreement has no red box. and these limits cannot be varied by any

How many of the above statements are bank.

correct? 3. Transaction charges are usually free, but
(a) Only one some banks may charge for specific
(b) Only two services.
(c) All three Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
61. Consider the following statements with
(b) 3 only
reference to anti-dumping duty :
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Dumping occurs when a country exports
goods to another country at a price higher (d) 1 and 3 only

than its normal value.

2. Both custom duties and anti-dumping 64. With reference to the Export Inspection
duties fall in the realm of fiscal policies of Council (EIC), consider the following
the Government. statements :
3. The anti-dumping duty is levied over and 1. It is a statutory body to facilitate
above the normal customs duty chargeable worldwide access for Indian exports to
on the import of goods.
meet international norms.
How many of the above statements are
2. It instils confidence in importers and
correct?
regulatory authorities of India’s trading
(a) Only one
partners about the quality and safety of
(b) Only two
(c) All three products.

(d) None 3. It works under the Ministry of Corporate

Affairs.
62. Business Ready Index (B-ready) is being Which of the statements given above is/are
published by : correct ?
(a) World Economic Forum (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) International Monetary Fund (b) 3 only
(c) World Bank
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) United Nations Trade & Development
(d) 1 and 3 only
(UNCTAD)

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65. In which of the following art styles do Buddha In how many of the above rows is the given
images feature plain, transparent drapery information correctly matched ?
covering both shoulders, with a minimally (a) Only 1
ornamented halo around the head ? (b) Only 2
(a) Sarnath (c) Only 3
(b) Gandhara (d) None
(c) Amaravathi
(d) Sannati 68. Consider the following statements :
1. Divya Prabandham is a compilation of the
66. Consider the following statements about songs of Nayanars.
Harappa and Mohenjodaro : 2. Ramanuja spread the doctrine of
1. The stone statuaries found at Harappa and Vishishtadvaita which was propounded by
Mohenjodaro are excellent examples of Shankara.
handling three-dimensional volumes. 3. The Virashaiva movement of Basavanna
2. Their bronze statues were made using the advocated for equality of all.
‘lost wax’ technique, in which the wax How many of the above statements is/are
figures were first covered with a coating of correct?
clay and allowed to dry. (a) Only one
3. Statues, whether in stone, bronze or (b) Only two
terracotta, found in Harappan sites are (c) All three
abundant. (d) None
Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
69. Which port town continued to be a prominent
(a) 1 and 2 only
Buddhist centre until the Chola Period ?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Arikemedu
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Poompuhar
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Nagapattinam
(d) Tanjore
67. Consider the following Information :
Sl.
Treaty Description 70. Which of the following states have been
No.
strongholds of Jainism since ancient times ?
1. Tlatelolco - Prohibits nuclear
1. Gujarat
Treaty weapons in the
2. Rajasthan
South Pacific
3. Karnataka
2. Semipalatinsk - Prohibits nuclear
4. Tamil Nādu
Treaty weapons in
5. Andhra Pradesh
Central Asia
Select the correct answer using the code given
3. Pelindaba - Prohibits nuclear
below :
Treaty weapons in Latin
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
America
(b) 1 and 2 only
4. Rarotonga - Prohibits nuclear
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Treaty weapons in Africa
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71. Consider the following pairs : Which of the statements given above are
S. correct ?
Dance forms Location
No (a) 1 and 2 only
1. JhikaDasain - Uttarakhand (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Bhaktaa - Odisha (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Jagar - Jharkhand (d) 1, 2 and 3
How many of the above pairs are correctly
matched ? 75. With reference to rainforests, consider the
(a) Only one following statements :
(b) Only two
1. Temperate rainforests are more diverse
(c) All three
than tropical rainforests.
(d) None
2. Teak is a dominant tree species in tropical
rainforests of India.
72. The terms Abujmaria, Aaria and Tsangla and
3. Clouded Leopards are found in rainforests
Saurashtri refers :
(a) Folk arts of India.

(b) Paintings 4. Rain forests are known as the “lungs of the

(c) Ancient ports world.
(d) Tribal languages How many of the above statements is/are
correct ?
73. Consider the following statements : (a) Only one
1. Boreal forests are more productive than (b) Only two
other forest ecosystems. (c) Only three
2. Oceans are responsible for the majority of (d) All four
productivity of the biosphere.
3. Eutrophic lakes exhibit very low primary 76. With reference to mangroves, consider the
productivity.
following statements :
How many of the above statements is/are
1. They grow well in high-rainfall areas.
correct ?
2. They can function as bio-shields during
(a) Only one
extreme climatic events.
(b) Only two
3. They are classified as Ecologically
(c) All three
Sensitive Areas under the Environment
(d) None
Protection Act.

74. With reference to keystone and dominant 4. According to the India State of Forest
species, consider the following statements : Report 2023, Gujarat hosts the largest
1. The presence of keystone species affects share of mangrove forests.
the survival of other species in a How many of the above statements is/are
community. correct ?
2. Dominant species affect the organization (a) Only one
and stability of a community. (b) Only two
3. Only top predators can become keystone (c) Only three
and dominant species. (d) All four

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77. With reference to seaweed, consider the 80. Consider the following statements :
following statements : 1. Sarnath lion capital is believed to
1. It can be used as bio stimulants in represent the Dhammachakrapravartana
agriculture.
by Buddha.
2. It has nutrients that help to combat
2. Lomus Rishi cave of the Ajivika sect was
lifestyle diseases.
donated by Mauryan Emperor Bindusara.
3. It helps to enhance ocean water quality.
4. Alginate, Agar and Carrageenan made Which of the statements given above is/are
from seaweed are used in manufacturing not correct?
of food products. (a) 1 only
5. Increasing the production of seaweed is a (b) 2 only
component of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya
(c) Both 1 and 2
Sampada Yojana.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only 81. Consider the following pairs :
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only Sl.No. Vedic terms Meaning
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only 1. Duhitri - Priest
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 2. Gaveshana - Wealthy
person
78. Consider the following statements :
3. Yava - Copper
1. Both leopards and cheetahs do not roar.
2. Hunting of leopards and cheetahs are How many of the above statements is/are
prohibited in India. correctly matched?
3. International Big Cat Alliance aims to (a) Only one
conserve leopards and cheetahs. (b) Only two
How many of the above statements is/are (c) All three
correct ?
(d) None
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
82. With reference to Mauryan administration,
(c) All three
(d) None consider the following statements :
1. All Mauryan territories were directly ruled
79. With reference to caracals, consider the by the King.
following statements : 2. Dharmathikarin was responsible for
1. They are nocturnal hunters. collection of land revenue during Maurya
2. They are endemic to India.
rule.
3. Tufts of hair on their ears help in
Which of the statements given above is/are
communication with other caracals.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct ?
correct ? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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83. With reference to the Kunming-Montreal 86. With reference to the Commission for Air
Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) adopted Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining
during the 15th Conference of Parties to the
Areas (CAQM), consider the following
UN Convention on Biological Diversity, which
one of the following statements is not correct ? statements :
(a) The framework provides for 30 global 1. It was formed under the Commission for
targets for urgent action that the world Air Quality Management in National
needs to achieve by 2030.
Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act,
(b) It aims to enhance conservation and
2021.
restoration of both terrestrial and marine
ecosystems. 2. It is responsible for publishing the Graded
(c) It highlights the need for informed consent Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle air
while utilizing practices of indigenous pollution.
communities.
3. It reviews actions taken to reduce air
(d) India’s National Biodiversity Strategy and
Action Plan, 2024 aligns with the pollution due to stubble burning.
Kunming-Montreal GBF. Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
84. Consider the following statements :
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Both Hangul and Sangai are endemic to
India. (b) 2 and 3 only

2. Both Hangul and Sangai are critically (c) 1 and 3 only

endangered species. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Both Hangul and Sangai survive in
Phumdi habitats.
87. Consider the following pairs :
How many of the above statements is/are
correct ? National
Sl.
(a) Only one Park/Sanctuary State
(b) Only two No.
in news
(c) All three
1. Barda Wildlife - Rajasthan
(d) None
Sanctuary
85. With reference to methyl isocyanate gas, 2. Satkosia Tiger - Odisha
consider the following statements :
Reserve
1. It is a toxic compound that could
3. Madhav National - Madhya Pradesh
contaminate groundwater.
2. It can cause genetic and respiratory Park
disorders in humans. How many of the above pairs is/are correctly
Which of the statements given above is/are matched ?
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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88. Consider the following statements : 91. Consider the following statements :
1. Project Dolphin aims to conserve both 1. The gravitational forces played important
marine and riverine dolphins. role in formation of galaxies and Stars.
2. Indus River Dolphins are listed under
2. Terrestrial or Rocky planets have more
Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act,
density compared to the Gaseous planets.
1972.
3. The gravity of a celestial body is not
3. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are among
dependent on its density
the dolphin hotspots of India.
4. Brahmaputra River serves as a stable How many of the above statements are
dolphin habitat. correct?
Which of the statements given above are (a) None
correct ? (b) One
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Two
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Three
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
92. In which of the following options are the

89. With reference to e-Vehicles, consider the islands arranged in their decreasing order of

following statements : size :

1. They reduce fossil fuel dependence. (a) New Guinea, Borneo, Madagascar and
2. They minimize noise pollution. Sumatra
3. They are more energy efficient compared to (b) Borneo, Madagascar, Sumatra and New
traditional vehicles. Guinea
How many of the above statements is/are
(c) Madagascar, New Guinea, Sumatra and
correct ?
Borneo
(a) Only one
(d) Sumatra, Madagascar, Borneo and New
(b) Only two
(c) All three Guinea

(d) None
93. Consider the following statements on
90. With reference to Arsenic, consider the Greenhouse gases :
following statements : 1. Greenhouse gases, a specific category of
1. It is a common groundwater contaminant trace gases, come from natural and
in India.
anthropogenic (human-caused) activity
2. It is a pollutant notified under the National
2. Greenhouse gases are not inherently a
Ambient Air Quality Standards.
problem, as they maintain habitable
3. It is present in fly ash.
How many of the above statements is/are temperatures on Earth.
correct ? Which of the above statements is/are 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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94. Consider the following statements : 96. Consider the following :
1. Energy conservation targets are set for 1. Use of renewable energy sources in
specific energy-intensive sectors under the
transport system
Perform-Achieve-Trade (PAT) scheme.
2. New energy intensive industries can be 2. Reducing carbon capture and storage

added to the PAT scheme post energy 3. Improving energy efficiency in urban
audits.
design
3. Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
4. Enhancing vegetation cover
aims to reduce Green-House Gas
emissions in India. Which among the statements given above are
4. CCTS will contribute to climate goals helpful to achieve carbon neutrality ?
through the compliance mechanism and
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
the offset mechanism.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
5. India will transition from the PAT scheme
to CCTS to avoid duplication of emission (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
reduction targets. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
97. With reference to Carbon Capture, Utilisation,
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only and Storage (CCUS), consider the following
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only statements :
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1. It can reduce emissions in heavy

industries.
95. With reference to the United Nations
Convention to Combat Desertification 2. It can help in production of low-cost low-
(UNCCD), consider the following statements : carbon hydrogen.
1. It is one among the Rio Conventions of the
3. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs or saline
United Nations that focuses on sustainable
land management. aquifers, can be used for CCUS.

2. One of the objectives of UNCCD is to 4. It has applications in the production of

reduce poverty by reversing land green urea, chemicals like methanol and
degradation.
ethanol and polymers.
3. India aims to restore 26 million hectares of
degraded land by 2050 under the UNCCD. How many of the above statements is/are

How many of the above statements is/are correct ?

correct ? (a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three (c) Only three

(d) None (d) All four

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98. With reference to the Civil Disobedience 100. Consider the following information with
Movement, consider the following statements : respect to the GI tagged products from the
North East which were showcased recently at
1. Mahatma Gandhi mentioned the demand
the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav of 2024 ?
to abolish the salt tax in his letter of eleven Sl. Product
State Description
demands to Lord Irwin. No. Name

2. The salt march was organised from 1. Wakro Sikkim Rich in vitamin
Orange C, it has a
Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram to the coastal
distinct sweet-
town of Dandi. sour taste and
3. Violating the law by manufacturing salt high juice
content
marked the beginning of the Civil
2. Dalle Assam An organically
Disobedience Movement.
Khursani grown fiery red
How many of the above statements is/are pepper revered
correct ? for its pungency,
used in local
(a) Only one
pickles and
(b) Only two
pastes.
(c) All three 3. Boka Nagaland Known for its
(d) None Chaul nutrition, it
Rice requires no fuel
to cook and can
99. Consider the following statements with respect be eaten by just
to Henley Passport Index 2024 : soaking it in
1. The Henley Passport Index ranks water at room
temperature.
passports based on the number of
4. Chak- Arunachal Famous for its
destinations accessible to a passport hao Rice Pradesh attractive colour
holder without a visa. and flavour, it
2. Japan remains at the top for the second has the highest
anthocyanin,
consecutive year followed by Singapore.
vitamin, and
3. As per the 2025 index, India is ranked mineral content
85th, while Pakistan and Bangladesh are than white and
brown rice and
ranked 103rd and 100th respectively.
other food grain
How many of the statements given above
products.
is/are not correct ? In how many of the above rows, is the given
(a) Only one information correctly matched ?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only two
(b) Only 2
(c) All three (c) All 4
(d) None (d) None

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