1. Which one of the following effects of ~~ creation of black money in India has been the main cause of worry ‘for the Government? (A) Diversion of resources for the \ \ purchase of real estate and » | investment in luxury housing. (8) Investment in unproductive activities of purchase of precious stones, jewellery, gold, etc, (C) Large donations to political Parties and growth of ism in India. (Dy Loss of revenue to’ the State ~~... Exchequer due to tax evasion. 2. The ‘Global Gender Gap Index’ published by the World Economic Forum annually, benchmarks the current state of evolution of gender Parity across which of the following fields? 1. Economic. participation . and opportunity 2. Educational attainment 3. Health and survival indicators 4. Political empowerment Choose the correct ‘answer from the options even below “© (A) 1 and 2 are correct (8) 1, 2 and 3 are correct All are correct. (D). None of. the above ‘AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-C 3. Consider the following statements about the Reserve Bank of India (RB) : 1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India is appointed by the Central Government for a certain term, 2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give right to the Central Government to issue directions to the RBI in Public interest. 3. The Governor of RBI draws power from the RBI Act. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) 1 and 2 are correct (B) 2 and 3 are correct se and 3 are correct {D): All are correct 4. Which of the following countries has been fraught from decades of civil strife and food shortage and was in the news in the recent past for its severe famine? (A) Angola rp : (C) Nigeria (D) Ecuador5. A mother is now twice a: old as her son. If 20 years ago, the age of the mother was 10 times the age of her ‘on, what is the present age of the mother? (A) 38 years 1 (8), 40 years (C) 43 years P48 years 6. Identify the festival with the following description, im 3. It is the most popular festival of Jaintia tribe of Meghalaya. It is celebrated in the month of July for good health, prosperity and bumper harvest. The non-Christian ‘Pnar’ People who believe either in the traditional faith of ‘Niamtre’ or Hinduism, observe this. festival. © Which of the following is the festival we are referring to? (A) Hombill Festival * (B) Amur Falcon Festival ~ (G)_Nongkrem Festival « Dr Benatenkttam Festival - AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-C 7. Imenite and rutile are abundantly available in certain coastal tracts and beach sands of India, which are rich ‘sources of which of the following metals? 3 AY Titanium () Aluminium (C) Iron (2) Copper _ 8. In respect of the casual workers Ps are correct employed in’ India, which of the following statements are correct? 1, All casual workers are entitled to Employees Provident Fund ' coverage. 2. All casual workers are entitled to regular working hours and overtime payment. 3. The government can, by a notification, specify that an establishment or industry shall Pay wages only through the bank account, Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) 1 and 2 are correct (gh? are core (C) 1 and 3 are correct om ppmo.9. Consider the: following statement: ‘about the El Nifio phenomenon in geographical parlance : “1. EI Nifio is a climate pattern originating in the Pacific Ocean by warming ocean surface. 2. El Nifio adversely affects the monsoon in Indian .subcon- tinent. « 3. ELNixo invariably occurs every _ 10 years. 4, This phenomenon of 1982-83 was the worst and most devastating in the century. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) 1 and 4 are correct (8) Only 1 is correct Pos 1, 2 and 4 are correct (©) All are correct 10. Train A is moving at a speed of 60 kmph’ and train B is crossing train A from the opposite direction at a speed of 90 kmph in a parallel track. Ravi, a commuter in train B, is running inside the train in the .. «» direction. of moving train A at a speed of 15 kanph, What is the relative speed of Ravi with respect (2) 75 kmph AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-C 11. Albert Einstein, the great scientist, propounded’ several revolutionary theories in the 20th century. Which of the’ following statements about Einstein is correct? 1, He propounded the theories of special and general relativity about space and time. 2. He was a German citizen, 3. He received the Nobel Prize for his theories of relativity. 4, He worked as a patent clerk in Swiss office before his great, discoveries : (A) 1 and 2 are correct @) 1,2 and 3 are correct oe ACF 1, 2 and 4 are correct (Dp All are correct 12. Ramon Magsaysay Award for excellence in certain fields is named after the former President of which one of the following countries? (C) Indonesia , (D) Laos13. Which «of the: follor wing is: correct » + r@bout the Charaideo Maidam, a vis heritage of the Ahom kingdom in » Assam? nF It represents the mound burial tradition of the Tai-Ahom community. Charaideo Maidam has been enlisted as the 43rd World Heritage Site in India, - It is the third World Heritage, Site in Assam. * Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) Only 1 is correct (Bp 1 and 2 are correct {C) 2 and 3 are correct Pp All are correct 14. Consider the following statements : 1, National . Rural, Livelihood Mission (NRLM) was Jaunched in 2011 by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas ~ Yojana is aimed at providing free housing to the rural people who are poor and cannot afford, a house. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) which was launched in the year 2014 is aimed at developing one village by each Member of the Parliament as a model village. AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-C. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) Only 1 is correct oe 1 and 2 are correct (©) Only 2 is correct (D) All are correct 15. Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and find out the correct answer from the options given or below. “Assertion (A) : Urban sprawl is the physical expansion of the city both in terms of population and area, Reason (R) : It is caused mainly due to the migration of people from rural areas and small towns to the big cities and also for the natural increase in population...“ Options ;~, xO Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct’ explanation of (A) An (A) and (R) are'true but ®) is not th e t explanation of (A) po” (C) (A) is true but (R) is false (D) - (A) is false but (R) is true 80K 4) SoopP.no,16. Consider the following eon) in regard to the ancient history of Kamarupa and its kings of various dynasties : 1. The founder of the Varman dynasty was Kumar Bhaskarabarman. 2. The last king of Salastambha dynasty was Tyaga Singha. 3. The last king of Varman dynasty was Pushyavarman, 4. The last king of Pala dynasty was Dharmapala. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) 1 and 3 are correct I (C) 1 and 2 are correct (D) 3 and 4 are correct AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-C 17. Which of the following temples is built out of a single mountain rock by Rashtrakuta kings and considered as a marvel of the world? (A) The Hoysaleshwara temple of Halebidu (B) The Meenakshi temple of Rameswaram (C) The Kailasa temple of Ellora vA (D) The Brihadeeswara temple of ‘Thanjavur 18. Which of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sealevel ‘from ancient times, giving rise to ‘© the "present-day extensive marsh- land? (A) “Bhitarkanika Mangroves (8) Marakkanam Salt Pans (C) Naupada Swamps (9 ia of Kutch19. Which among the following steps is/are most likely to be taken at the time of an economic recession? 1, Cut in tax rates accompanied by an increase in the interest rate. 2. Increase in expenditure in public projects, 3. Increase in tax rates accompanied by reduction in interest rate. 4. Reduction of expenditure in public projects. Ing Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A). 1 and 2 are correct {B) Only 2 is correct (C) 2 and 3 are correct () 1,2 and 4 are correct 20. Which of the following Buranjis was/were written by Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagi? (A) Tripura Buranji (B) Kachari Buranji and Asom Buranji (©) Tripura Buranji and Kamrup Buranjt AF Rata Buranji AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-C 21. At what altitude above the earth is ‘geostationary communications satellite placed and why? (A) At 36000 km because from this height most of the earth’s surface is covered. “At 36000 km because its revolution around the earth coincides with the rotation of the earth. (C) At 24000 km because its revolution coincides with the rotation of the earth. (D) At 24000 km because loss of signal is minimum at this distance for communication. 22, Women’s Wizards Rule Tech Program launched by NASSCOM is related to which of the following? J Increasing the number of women at senior levels in the Information Technology (IT) industry. (B) Improving participation of the girl children studying in schools in science education. {C) Increasing the enrolment of women in higher education and research, (D) None of the above [P.7.0.23. Consider the following statements about National Parks in India : 1. No human settlement or + _ activity is permitted within the boundaries ofa National Park. _/%. State Governments can change + the boundaries of the Park on its own. 3. Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of National Parks in India. 4. Assam has seven National Parks. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) Only 1 is correct co Land 4 are correct (C) 2 and 3 are correct (D) 2, 3 and 4 are correct 24. The Quit India Movement is also known as : (A) June Movement (8) July Fourth Movement . Fa wt ‘August Movement (D) May Fourth Movement AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-C 28. Which of the following is correct about the aboriginal Santhal tribe in India? 1, Santhals are native to the Chota Nagpur region of the country. 2. Santhals were originally 9 hunter-gatherer tribe but now have varied activities. 3. They have a system of governance called Majhi Pargana. 4 ‘ They represent the largest Scheduled Tribe population in the country. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. , {A) Only 1 is correct (B) 1 and 2 are correct (©) 1,3 and 4 are correct a neyP 1, 2 and 3 are correct 26. Pushkar fair or festival is celebrated in which of the following States? (A): Gujarat” (8) Maharashtra AS: Rajasthan (D) Madhya Pradesh27. Consider the following statements : Statement-I India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production, Statement-II : Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the Production of electricity.” Choose the correct answer from the options given below.” ' | | (A) Both the statements are correct and statement-II is the correct explanation _ of, statement] (B) Both the statements are correct but statement-II is not the - correct. explanation of statement-I vc) Statement-I is correct and ‘statement-II is incorrect {D) Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct 28. Which of the following statements is/are true? 1, India has more arable area than China. 2; ‘The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to that of China. 3, The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than in China. Choose the correct answer from the optigns given below. wan 1 is cor (B)_1 and 2 are co! T and 3 are correct (D) 2 and 3 are correct | AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-C 29, With reference to the ‘Sampriti Exercise’, which of the following statements is/are true? 1, It is a joint military exercise between Indian Army and Royal Bhutan Army. 2. It takes place every alternate year, Choose the correct answer from the options given below. J only 1 is correct yp ony 2 is correct (C) Both 1 and 2 are correct pF Bath 1 and 2 are incorrect 30; Consider the following’ statements about the anti-tank guided missile ‘HELINA’ : 1, It is an indigenously developed missile by DRDO. 2. It is the helicopter launchable version of the missile NAG. 3. It has a range of 70 to ‘£80 kilometres. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) Only 1 is correct AS Only 2 is correct {C) 2 and 3 are correct (D) All are correct + ° [P.7.0.31. Consider the following statements ‘about the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) : 1. It is under the control of the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India. It works for enhancing self- reliance in defence systems and production of world-class weaponry. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. «) ®) ©) ©) Only 1 is correct Only 2 is correct * Both 1 and 2 are correct Both 1 and 2 are incorrect 32. Consider the following statements regarding the use of ‘FASTag’ in toll gates : 1. It is a reloadable tag that automatically deducts toll and allows a vehicle to pass through a toll gate without stopping. It uses radio frequency identification technology. In India, it has been launched by the National Highways Authority of India. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. @) e ) ) Only 1 is correct ) 1 and 2 are correct, 1_and 3 are correct jy All are correct AAQ/APDCL/P-1/102-C 10 33, The Ease of Living Index’ is assessed by which of the following Ministries. of the Government of India? w ®) {s) (D) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry of Urban Development Ministry of Labour and Employment Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 34. Consider the following statements about the Paris Olympic Games, 2024 : Vs India won a total of 7 medals at the Paris Olympics. Paris Olympics marked India’s 26th appearance in Summer Olympics till now. Indian athletes. have participated in every Summer Olympics event since the year 1920. India was the first Asian nation to participate in the Olympic Games. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) 1 and 4 are correct (B) 1 and 2 are correct mee (GC) 2; 3 and 4 are correct (D) Only 3 is correct85. Consider the following statements about the Ahom rule in Assam : 1, The Paik system was a voluntary service system during Ahom rule. The Paik system was designed by Momai Tamuli Borborua in the year 1609 under the rule of Pratap Singha. The Paiks rendered their service in exchange of land Provided by the rulers to subjects. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. “ ®) ey (0) Only 1 is correct 1 and 2 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All are correct 36. Which is the southernmost point of the Indian territory? Hit Bw tna Point in Great Nicobar Island ®) © ©) Kanyakumari Dhanushkodi in Pamban Island Minicoy Island AAQ/APDCL/P-I/102-C 11 87. Consider the following statements about the McMahon Line : 1, It is a line of demarcation between the territory of India and China. 2. Bishing, the last Indian village in Arunachal Pradesh, is closest to the McMahon Line. 3. McMahon Line is named after a British explorer, John McMahon. 4. It was demarcated after a bilateral agreement was arrived at between the British and the Chinese Governments, ‘Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) Only 1 is correct ABT 1 and 2 are correct (C) 1 and 3 are correct ©) 1, 3 and 4 are enriest 38. Who are the only Bharat Ratna Awardees from Assam? (A) Gopinath Bordoloi_ and Mamoni Raisom Goswami (8) Bhupen Hazarika and Mamoni Raisom Goswami SOF Bhupen — Hazarika and Gopinath Bordoloi . (D) Gopinath Bordoloi and Nilmani Phookan: [P70.89. Consider the following statements 42. Purnima Devi Barman from Assam is about the recently launched ‘Nijut well-known for her conservation Moina’ scheme of the Government efforts of which of the following of Assam : endangered species? 1. The scheme aims to empower the girl child through proper BM Greater Adjutant Stork education in the State. 2. Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided to the school girls till class X. 3. One important objective of the (D) White-winged Wood Duck scheme is to stop child marriage in the State. a Married girls are not eligible for 43. Consider the following statements : the scheme. pertaining _ to the National Education Policy of 2020 : (B) Pygmy Hog (C) Hoolock Gibbon ‘Choose the correct answer from the ihe ari 1.’ Under this policy, the present (A) +1, 2 and 3 are correct 10 + 2 system of education will (8) 1, 3 and 4 are correct be replaced by a new (C) 1 and 2 are correct curriculum structure of 5+ 4+ ADF All are correct 3. +3 system. 40. In which’ district of Assam is 2+ ihe new policy is/also aimed to Raimona National Park located? bring the uncovered children in Z the age group of 3 to 6 years A under school curriculum. (B) Bongaigaon (©) Nagaon 3. Teaching up to grade 5 will be 5 (Dy Majutt in mother tongue or regional language to facilitate learning, 41. If a car travels half of its journey at 60 kmph, one-fourth of its journey ees Congect anewer from the at 100 kmph and rest at a speed of pppoe Sen below! 120 kmph, then what is the total distance covered at the end of one (A) 1 and 2 are correct hour? ie oust % (B) 2 and 3 are correct (B)* 80 km : Sie va (C) 1 ands are comect ) 90 km rm are correct 12 AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-¢ 144. Consider the following statements: 5 46. In computer terminology, “Phising’ 1, One-horned rhinoceros is only” a, found in Assam, India. 3 arate ee 2. Javan 'thinoceros is the rarest (A) illegal intrusion into a “one-horned rhinoceros in the computer system with malafide world, intention 3. African rhinoceros is also known as white rhinoceros. (B) creating a fake account of 4. World Rhinoceros Day is someone in social media observed on 22nd October without his/her consent each year. Choose the correct answer from the idential * ; (cypulling out confi options given below. ' personal information from a (A) Land 4 are correct ‘bank or institutional database Jey 1, 2 and 3 are correct (D) All are correct ‘website while the owner loses control of it (0) ‘forcefully gaining control of an 45. Consider the following statements about carbon farming : 1, Carbon farming is a type of ee eas 47. If a Public Information Officer (PIO) envisaged under the Right to Information Act, fails'to provide the mn iplante| aad required information to the 3. Farmland carbon credits can applicant within the stipulated time ‘be bought and sold in a special frame, it is called market. : 2. It helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon 4. Carbon farming is not practised in India yet. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (8) holding of information. 1, 2 and 3 are correct (A) contemptuous response (B) 1,2 and 4 are correct (C) deemed acceptance > ” 4 (C) Only 1 is correct " () All are correct _ Dy -deemea rejection’ AAO/APDCL/P-1/102-C 13 a is. tips48. Along with Assam, the Foxtail Orchid or ‘Kopou Phool’ is also the State flower of which of the following States? (A) Meghalaya BMY seunachal Pradesh (©) Tripura (D) Manipur 49. Recently, the Tata Group has started @ new semiconductor project in Assam. Consider the following statements about the project : 1. This semiconductor project located in Jagiroad, Assam, is first of its kind in India. 2. It is projected to produce up to 50 billion semiconductor chips every year. 3. The project has an estimated cost of over T 80,000 crore. 4. The semiconductor chips produced here willbe exclusively used in India. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. BN aly 1 is correct ert and 2 are correct (C) 1, 3 and 4 are correct (D) All are correct AAO/APDCL/P-I/102-C 50. Consider the following statements about the historic Patharughat Peasant Uprising during the British rule : 1, Uprising of peasants in Patharughat of | Darrang district in Assam was against the irrational increase of land tax rate by the British. 2, On that fateful day of 28th January, 1894, 143 peasants were killed and hundreds of others injured in indiscriminate police firing. 3, 28th January is commem- orated as ‘Krishak Swahid Divas’ in Assam. 4, Since the year 2000, Indian Army has been paying homage to the Patharughat martyrs on 29th January every year. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (A) 1 and 3 are correct (©) 2 and 3 are correct (C) 1, 2 and 3 are correct Pe All are correct 14