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UPSC Prelims 2024 - My Self Evaluation Matrix

(IAS PCS Pathshala)
Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Sure Tukka Silly Lack Of Knowledge Applied Not Applied

Mistakes Revision Deficit /
Not
Covered in
Notes

Question Consider the following statements : Class 11th

No. 1 NCERT
Statement-I : The atmosphere is heated more by Fundamental
incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial of Physical
radiation. Geography
Statement-II : Carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good Chapter 9 -
absorbers of long wave radiation. Page No.
80-81
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

Question Consider the following statements : Class 11th

No. 2 NCERT
Statement-I : Thickness of the troposphere at the Fundamental
equator is much greater as compared to of Physical
poles. Geography
Statement-II : At the equator, heat is transported
to great heights by strong convectional currents. Chapter 7 -
Page No. 77
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Consider the following : Class 11th

No. 3 1. Pyroclastic debris NCERT
2. Ash and dust Fundamental
3. Nitrogen compounds of Physical
4. Sulphur compounds Geography

How many of the above are products of volcanic Chapter 3 -

eruptions ? Page No. 26
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question Which of the following is/are correct inference Class 11th

No. 4 inferences from isothermal maps in the month of NCERT
January ? Fundamental
1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the of Physical
ocean and to the south over the continent. Geography
2. The presence of cold ocean currents. Gulf
Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Chapter 9 -
Atlantic Ocean Page No. 83
colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question Which of the following countries are well known Not Available
No. 5 as the two largest cocoa producers in the world ? in Standard
Source
(a) Algeria and Morocco
(b) Botswana and Namibia
(c) Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana
(d) Madagascar and Mozambique

Question With reference to the Himalayan rivers Joining Class 11th

No. 6 the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to NCERT: India
East, which one of the following sequences is Physical
correct ? Environment

(a) Ghaghara - Gomati - Gandak - Kosi Chapter 3 -

(b) Gomati - Ghaghara - Gandak - Kosi Page No. 22
(c) Ghaghara - Gomati - Kosi – Gandak
(d) Gomati - Ghaghara - Kosi - Gandak

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Consider the following statements : Class 11th

No. 7 NCERT
Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for Fundamental
weathering of rocks. of Physical
Statement II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide Geography
in solution.
Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric Chapter 6 -
oxygen. Page No.
48-49
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are
correct and both of them explain Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are
correct, but only one of them explains
Statement-I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct
and that explains Statement-I
(d) Neither StatementII nor Statement-Ill is
correct

Question Consider the following countries : IAS PCS

No. 8 1. Finland Pathshala -
2. Germany HUNT Series
3. Norway
4. Russia + PT365 IR

How, many of the above countries have a border

with the North Sea ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question Consider the following information Not Available

No. 9 Waterfall : Region : River in Standard
1. Dhuandhar : Malwa : Narmada Source
2. Hundru : Chota Nagpur : Subarnarekha
3. Gersoppa : Western Ghats : Netravati

In how many of the above rows is the given

information correctly matched ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Consider the following information : Not Directly

No. 10 Available in
Region - Name of mountain range - Type of Standard
mountain Source
1. Central Asia - Vosges - Fold mountain
2. Europe - Alps - Block mountain (In Bits and
3. North America - Appalachians - Fold mountain Pieces)
4. South America - Andes - Fold mountain

In how many of the above rows is the information

correctly matched ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question Consider the following airports: Not Available

No. 11 1. Donyi Polo Airport in Standard
2. Kushinagar International Airport Source
3. Vijayawada International Airport

In the recent past, which of the above have been

constructed as Greenfield projects ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question With reference to "water vapour", which of the Class 11th

No. 12 following statements is/are correct ? NCERT
1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with Fundamental
altitude. of Physical
2. Its percentage is maximum at the poles. Geography

Select the answer using the code given below : Chapter 7 -

(a) 1 only Page No. 77
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question Consider the following description : Class 11th

No. 13 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low. NCERT
2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year. Fundamental
3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm – 250 cm. of Physical
Geography
What is this type of climate ?
(a) Equatorial climate Chapter 12 -
(b) China type climate Page No. 106
(c) Humid subtropical climate
(d) Marine West coast climate

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question With reference to "Coriolis force", which of the Class 11th

No. 14 following statements is/are correct ? NCERT
1. It increases with increase in wind velocity. Fundamental
2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the of Physical
equator. Geography

Select the answer using the code given below : Chapter 10 -

(a) 1 only Page No. 91
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question On June 21 every year, which of the following Class 11th

No. 15 latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than NCERT
12 hours ? Fundamental
1. Equator of Physical
2. Tropic of Cancer Geography
3. Tropic of Capricorn
4. Arctic Circle Chapter 8

Select the correct answer using the code given

below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4

Question One of the following regions has the world’s (Not Available
No. 16 largest tropical peatland, which holds about three in Standard
years worth of global carbon emissions from Source)
fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which
can exert detrimental effect on the global climate. IAS PCS
Which one of the following denotes that region ? Pathshala -
HUNT Series
(a) Amazon Basin
(b) Congo Basin
(c) Kikori Basin
(d) Rio de la Plata Basin

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question With reference to perfluoroalkyl and (Not Available

No. 17 polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in Standard
in making many consumer product, consider the Source)
following statements :
1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking
water, food and food packaging material.
2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the
environment.
3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to
bioaccumulation in animal bodies.

Which of the statements given above are

correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question Consider the following : (Not Available

No. 18 1. Carabid beetles in Standard
2. Centipedes Source)
3. Flies
4. Termites
5. Wasps

Parasitoid species are found how many of the

above kind of organisms?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All Five

Question Consider the following plants: (Not Available

No. 19 1. Groundnut in Standard
2. Horse-gram Source)
3. Soybean

How many of the above belong to the pea (Given in 11th

family ? Biology
(a) Only one NCERT - but
(b) Only two that is not
(c) All three our Standard
(d) None Resource)

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Consider the following statements: (Not Available

No. 20 in Standard
Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed Source)
under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life
(Protection) Act, 1972.
Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the
blood of other animals.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement - II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-l is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct.

Question The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper and Pond Mentioned in

No. 21 skater" are : Monthly
Magazine but
(a) Birds not in PT365
(b) Fish
(c) Insects
(d) Reptiles

Question Consider the following statements : Not Available

No. 22 in Standard
Statement-I : Many chewing gums found in the Source
market are considered a source of environmental
pollution.
Statement-II: Many chewing gums contain plastic
as gum base.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Consider the following pairs : Not Available

No. 23 in Standard
Country - Animal found in its natural habitat Source
1. Brazil - Indri
2. Indonesia - Elk
3. Madagascar - Bonobo

How many of the pairs given above are correctly

matched ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question Consider the following statements regarding Not Available

No. 24 World Toilet Organization : in Standard
1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations. Source
2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and
World Toilet College are the initiatives of this
organization, to inspire action to tackle the global
sanitation crisis.
3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds
to the least developed countries and developing
countries to achieve the end of open defecation.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3

Question Consider the following statements : Partially

No. 25 1. Lions do not have a particular breeding Available in
season. PT 365
2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not Environment
roar.
3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not
proclaim their territory by scent marking.

Which of the statements given above are

correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Which one of the following is the correct Not Available

No. 26 description of “100 Million Farmers" ? in Standard
Source
(a) It is a platform for accelerating the transition
towards food and water systems that are netzero
(carbon), nature-positive and that aims to
increase farmer resilience.
(b) It is an international alliance and a network of
individuals and farming organisations interested
in supporting and strengthening the development
of the organic animal husbandry.
(c) It is a digital platform fully integrated with
service providers and built on blockchain that
lets buyers, sellers and third parties trade
fertilizers quickly and securely.
(d) It is a platform with the mission of
encouraging the farmers to form Farmer Product
Organisations or Agribusiness Consortiums, thus
facilitating the access to global open markets to
sell their products.

Question Consider the following: Not Available

No. 27 1. Battery storage in Standard
2. Biomass generators Source
3. Fuel cells
4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units

How many of the above are considered

“Distributed Energy Resources"
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question Which one of the following shows a unique Class 12th

No. 28 relationship with an insect that has coevolved NCERT -
with it and that is the only insect that pollinate Biology
this tree ?
Chapter 12 -
(a) Fig Page No. 201
(b) Mahua
(c) Sandalwood
(d) Silk cotton

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Consider the following : Class 12th

No. 29 1. Butterflies NCERT -
2. Fish Biology
3. Frogs
Chapter 11 -
How many of the above have poisonous species Page No. 198
among them ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question Consider the following: Partially

No. 30 1. Cashew Available in
2. Papaya PT 365
3. Red sanders Environment

How many of the above trees are actually native

to India?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric Not Available

No. 31 generators (RTGs), consider the following in Standard
statements: Source
1. RTGs are miniature fission reactors.
2. RTGs are used for powering the onboard
systems of spacecrafts.
3. RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-
product of weapons development

Which of the statements given above are

correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Consider the following statements: Not Available

No. 32 in Standard
Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than Source
dwarf stars.
Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant
stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementI Statement-II explains
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

Question Which one of the following is synthesised in Not Available

No. 33 human body that dilates blood vessels and in Standard
increases blood flow? Source

(a) Nitric oxide

(b) Nitrous oxide
(c) Nitrogen dioxide
(d) Nitrogen pentoxide

Question Consider the following activities: Not Available

No. 34 1. Identification of narcotics on passengers at in Standard
airports or in aircraft Source
2. Monitoring of precipitation
3. Tracking the migration of animals

In how many of the above activities can the

radars be used?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Consider the following aircraft: Not Available

No. 35 1. Rafael in Standard
2. MiG-29 Source
3. Tejas MK-1

How many of the above are considered fifth

generation fighter aircraft?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question In which of the following are hydrogels used? Not Available

No. 36 1. Controlled drug delivery in patients in Standard
2. Mobile air conditioning systems Source
3. Preparation of industrial lubricants

Select the correct answer using the code given

below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe Available in

No. 37 emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, PT365
powered by hydrogen? Environment)

(a) Hydrogen peroxide

(b) Hydronium
(c) Oxygen
(d) Water vapour

Question Recently, the term “pumped-storage Partially

No. 38 hydropower" is actually and appropriately Available in
discussed in the context of which one of the PT 365
following? Environment

(a) Irrigation of terraced crop fields

(b) Lift irrigation of cereal crops
(c) Long duration energy storage
(d) Rainwater harvesting system

Question “Membrane Bioreactors" are often discussed in Not Available

No. 39 the context of: in Standard
Source
(a) Assisted reproductive technologies
(b) Drug delivery nanotechnologies
(c) Vaccine production technologies
(d) Wastewater treatment technologies

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Available in

No. 40 Borrowing and Lending Obligations are the Murnal Sir
instruments of: Handout

(a) Bond market

(b) Forex market
(c) Money market
(d) Stock market

Question The total fertility rate in a economy is defined as : Available in

No. 41 PT365
(a) the number of children born per 1000 people UPDATED
in the population in a year.
(b) the number of children born to couple in their
lifetime in a given population.
(c) the birth rate minus death rate.
(d) the average number of live births a woman
would have by the end of her childbearing age.

Question Consider the following statements: Partially

No. 42 1. In India, NonBanking Financial Companies can available in
access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window Murnal Sir
of the Reserve Bank of India. Handout
2. In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can
hold the Government Securities (G-Secs).
3. In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate
trading platforms for debts.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

Question In India, which of the following can trade in Available in

No. 43 Corporate Bonds and Government Securities? Murnal Sir
1. Insurance Companies Handout
2. Pension Funds
3. Retail Investors

Select the correct answer using the code given

below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question Consider the following: Available in

No. 44 1. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Murnal Sir
2. Motor vehicles Handout
3. Currency swap

Which of the above is/are considered financial

instruments?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only

Question With reference to the sectors of the Indian Not Directly

No. 45 economy, consider the following pairs: available in
Murnal Sir
Economic activity : Sector Handout
1. Storage of agricultural produce : Secondary
2. Dairy farm : Primary
3. Mineral exploration : Tertiary
4. Weaving cloth : Secondary

How many of the pairs given above are correctly

matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question Consider the following materials: (Not Available

No. 46 1. Agricultural residues in Standard
2. Corn grain Source)
3. Wastewater treatment sludge
4. Wood mill waste

Which of the above can be used as feedstock for

producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
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Question With reference to physical capital in Indian Not Directly

No. 47 economy, consider the following pairs: available in
Items - Category Murnal Sir
1. Farmer's plough - Working capital Handout
2. Computer - Fixed capital
3. Yarn used by the weaver - Fixed capital
4. Petrol - Working capital

How many of the above pairs are correctly

matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question Which one of the following words/phrases is (Not Available

No. 48 most appropriately used to denote “an in Standard
interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that Source)
can be accessed simultaneously by millions of
users, who can exert property rights over virtual
items"?

(a) Big data analytics

(b) Cryptography
(c) Metaverse
(d) Virtual matrix

Question With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Partially

No. 49 Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign Available in
banks, consider the following statements: Murnal Sir
1. There is no minimum capital requirement for Handout
wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India.
2. For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in
India, at least 50% of the board members should
be Indian nationals.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question Prelims 2024 Questions Correct / Correct Incorrect Logical Elimination Not My Source Standard
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Question With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility Available in

No. 50 (CSR) rules in India, consider the following Murnal Sir
statements: Handout
1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that
benefit the company directly or its employees will
not be considered as CSR activities.
2. CSR rules do not specify minimum spending
on CSR activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question Consider the following statements : Not Available

No. 51 in Standard
Statement-I : If the United States of America Source
(USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US
Treasury Bonds will not be able
to exercise their claims to receive payment.
Statement-II : The USA Government debt is not
backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith
of the Government.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

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Question Consider the following statements : Not Available

No. 52 in Standard
Statement-I : Syndicated lending spreads the risk Source
of borrower default across multiple lenders.
Statement-II : The syndicated loan can be a fixed
amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a
credit line.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

Question Consider the following statements in respect of Available in

No. 53 the digital rupee: Murnal Sir
1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the Handout
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its
monetary policy.
2. It appears as a liability on the RBI’s balance
sheet.
3. It is insured against inflation by its very design.
4. It is freely convertible against commercial bank
money and cash.

Which of the statements given above are

correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4

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No. (SET - A) Incorrect Attempted Source

Question With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha Not Available

No. 54 was generally known by which of the following in Standard
epithets ? Source
1. Nayaputta
2. Shakyamuni (Source -
3. Tathagata Upinder
Singh)
Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above are epithets of Gautama
Buddha

Question Consider the following information : Partially

No. 55 Archaeological Site - State - Description Available in
1. Chandraketugarh - Odisha - Trading Port town Standard
2. Inamgaon - Maharashtra - Chalcolithic site Source
3. Mangadu - Kerala - Megalithic site
4. Salihundam - Andhra Pradesh - Rock-cut cave
shrines (Source -
Upinder
In which of the above rows is given information Singh)
correctly matched ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4

Question Who of the following rulers of medieval India Available in

No. 56 gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort Spectrum -
at Bhatkal ? Page No. 56

(a) Krishnadevaraya
(b) Narasimha Saluva
(c) Muhammad Shah III
(d) Yusuf Adil Shah

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Question With reference to revenue collection by Available in

No. 57 Cornwallis, consider the following statements : Spectrum -
1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue Page No. 554
collection, the peasants were exempted from
revenue payment in case of bad harvests or
natural calamities.
2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if
the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the
state, on or before the fixed date, he would be
removed from his Zamindari.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question Consider the following statements : Partially

No. 58 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. Available in
2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Standard
Puranas. Source

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question Consider the following statements : Not Available

No. 59 1. India is a member of the International Grains in Standard
Council. Source
2. A country needs to be a member of the
International Grains Council for exporting or
importing rice and wheat.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question Which one of the following was the latest Available in

No. 60 inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List PT365
of UNESCO ? Culture

(a) Chhau dance

(b) Durga Puja
(c) Garba dance
(d) Kumbh mela

Question Who was the Provisional President of the Available in

No. 61 Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad Laxmikant -
took over ? Chapter 2

(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) T.T. Krishnamachari
(d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

Question With reference to the Government of India Act, Partially

No. 62 1935, consider the following statements : available in
1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Spectrum
Federation based on the union of the British
Indian Provinces and Princely States.
2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under
the control of the federal legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question Which one of the following is a work attributed to Not Available

No. 63 playwright Bhasa ? in Standard
Source
(a) Kavyalankara
(b) Natyashastra
(c) Madhyamavyayoga
(d) Mahabhashya

Question Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who Not Available

No. 64 travelled to China at the end of the fourth century in Standard
AD, was the author of a commentary on : Source

(a) Prajnaparamita Sutra

(b) Visuddhimagga
(c) Sarvastivada Vinaya
(d) Lalitavistara

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Question Consider the following properties included in the Available in

No. 65 World Heritage List released by UNESCO : PT365
1. Shantiniketan Culture
2. Rani-ki-Vav
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple
Complex at Bodhgaya

How many of the above properties were included

in 2023 ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Available in

No. 66 Parliament may amend any provision of the Laxmikant -
Constitution by way of : Chapter 10
1. Addition
3. Variation
3. Repeal

Select the correct answer using the code given

below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question Consider the following countries : Not Available

No. 67 1. Italy in Standard
2. Japan Source
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa

Which of the above countries are frequently

mentioned in the media for their low birth rates,
or ageing population of declining population ?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 5
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 5 only

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Question Which of the following statements are correct in Available in

No. 68 respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament? Laxmikant -
1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in Chapter 22
respect of Money Bills.
2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the
Council of States.
3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or
suggest changes but cannot reject it.
4. Amendment to a Money Bill suggested by the
Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok
Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the code given

below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 3 and 4

Question Which of the following is/are correctly matched in Not Available

No. 69 terms of equivalent rank in the three services of in Standard
Indian Defence forces ? Source
Army : Airforce : Navy
1. Brigadier : Air Commodore : Commander
2. Major General : Air Vice Marshal : Vice Admiral
3. Major Squadron Leader : Lieutenant
Commander
4. Lieutenant Colonel : Group Captain : Captain

Select the correct answer using the code

given below :
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 only

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Question The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established Not Available
No. 70 by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. in Standard
Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in Source
2002, the Council comprises
which of the following members ?
1. Governor of the Constituent State
2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State
3. Three Members to be nominated by the
President of India
4. The Home Minister of India

Select the correct answer using the code given

below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question How many Delimitation Commissions have been Available in

No. 71 constituted by the Government of India till Laxmikant -
December 2023? Chapter 23
(Parliament)
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four

Question The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 Available in

No. 72 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution Laxmikant -
to include which of the following languages? Chapter 73
1. Konkani (Official
2. Manipuri Language)
3. Nepali
4. Maithili

Select the correction answer using the code

given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

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Question Consider the following pairs : Not Available

No. 73 Party Its Leader in Standard
1. Bhartiya Jana Sangh - Dr. Shyama Prasad Source
Mukherjee
2. Socialist Party - C. Rajagopalachari (Source -
3. Congress for Democracy - Jagjivan Ram CLASS
4. Swatantra Party - Acharya Narendra Dev 12th NCERT -
Politics in
How many of the above are correctly matched? India since
(a) Only one Independenc
(b) Only two e)
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question Which of the following statements are correct Available in

No. 74 about the Constitution of India? Laxmikant -
1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part Chapter 4
IX A of the Constitution. (Salient
2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of Features of
the the
Constitution. Constitution)
3. Provisions related to the amendment of the
Constitution are given in Part XX of the
Constitution.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question Which one of the following statements is correct Available in

No. 75 as per the Constitution of India? Laxmikant -
Appendix II
(a) Inter-State trade and commerce is a State
subject under the State List.
(b) Inter-State migration is a State subject under
the State List.
(c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject
under the Union List.
(d) Corporation tax is a State subject under the
State List.

Question Under which of the following Articles of the Available in

No. 76 Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of Laxmikant -
India places the Right to Privacy? Chapter 8
(Fundamental
(a) Article 15 Rights)
(b) Article 16
(c) Article 19
(d) Article 21

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Question What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff Not Available
No. 77 (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military in Standard
Affairs? Source
1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff
Committee.
2. Exercise military command over the three
Service Chiefs.
3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister
on all tri-service matters.

Select the correct answer using the code given

below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Question Operations undertaken by the Army towards Not Available

No. 78 upliftment of the local population in remote areas in Standard
to include addressing of their basic needs is Source
called :

a) Operation Sankalp
(b) Operation Maitri
(c) Operation Sadbhavana
(d) Operation Madam

Question The longest border between any two countries in Not Available
No. 79 the world is between : in Standard
Source
(a) Canada and the United States of America
(b) Chile and Argentina
(c) China and India
(d) Kazakhstan and Russian Federation

Question Which of the following statements about the Not Directly

No. 80 Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct? Available in
1. Initially it was an adhoc Committee. Laxmikant
2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a
complaint relating to unethical conduct of a
member of the Lok Sabha.
3. This Committee cannot take up any matter
which is subjudice.

Select the correct answer using the code given

below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nari Available in

No. 81 Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ : PT365 Polity
1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th
Lok Sabha.
2. This will be in force for 15 years after
becoming an Act.
3. There are provisions for the reservation of
seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the
quota reserved for
the Scheduled Castes.

Which of the statements given above are

correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Question Which of the following statements about Not Available

No. 82 ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti- 2023’ are correct? in Standard
1. This was a joint military exercise between India Source
and Bangladesh.
2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3. Joint response during counterterrorism
operations was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

Select the correct answer using the code given

below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Question A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Available in

No. 83 Supreme Court or High Courts to : Laxmikant -
Chapter 8
(a) a government officer prohibiting him from (Fundamental
taking a particular action. Rights)
(b) the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a
law on Prohibition.
(c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of
proceedings in a case.
(d) the Government prohibiting it from following
an unconstitutional policy.

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Question Consider the following statements : Available in

No. 84 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes Laxmikant -
and declares any community of that State as a Chapter 76
Scheduled Tribe. (Special
2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in Provisions
a State need not to be so in another State. Relating to
Certain
Which of the statements given above is/are Classes)
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question With reference to Union Budget, consider the Available in

No. 85 following statements : Laxmikant -
1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Chapter 23
Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial (Parliament)
Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can
be made except on the recommendation of the
President of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question Who of the following is the author of the books Not Available
No. 86 “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters”? in Standard
Source
(a) Bhupendra Yadav
(b) Nalin Mehta
(c) Shashi Tharoor
(d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Question Consider the following pairs : Not Available

No. 87 Country Reason for being in the news in Standard
1. Argentina - Worst economic crisis Source
2. Sudan - War between the country’s regular
and paramilitary forces Partially
3. Turkey - Rescinded its membership of NATO available in
HUNT Series
How many of the pairs given above are correctly
matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) All three pairs
(d) None of the pairs

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Question Consider the following statements : Not Available

No. 88 in Standard
Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route Source
for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to
Europe.
Statement-II : Sumed pipeline connects the Red
Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements ?

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

and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

Question Consider the following statements : Not Available

No. 89 1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in in Standard
any form. Source
2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question According to the Environmental Protection Not Directly

No. 90 Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the Available in
largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions ? Standard
Source
(a) Locomotives using fossil fuels
(b) Ships using fossil fuels (In Bits and
(c) Extraction of metals from ores Pieces)
(d) Power plants using fossil fuels

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Question Consider the following statements : Not Available

No. 91 in Standard
Statement-I : There is instability and worsening Source
security situation in the Sahel region.
Statement-II : There have been military Partially
takeovers/coups detat in several countries of the available in
Sahel region in the recent past. HUNT Series

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

Question Consider the following statements : Partially

No. 92 available in
Statement-I : India does not import apples from Murnal Sir
the United States of America. Handout
Statement-II : In India, the law prohibits the
import of Genetically Modified food without the
approval of the competent authority.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

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Question With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Available in

No. 93 consider the following statements : Laxmikant -
While any resolution for the removal of the Chapter 23
Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration (Parliament)
1. He/She shall not preside.
2. He/She shall not have the right to speak
3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the
resolution in the first instance.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider Available in

No. 94 the following statements : Laxmikant -
1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its Chapter 23
dissolution. (Parliament)
2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in
the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the
Lok Sabha.
3. A bill in regard to which the President of India
notified his/her intention to summon the Houses
to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the
Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

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Question With reference to the Parliament of India, Available in

No. 95 consider the following statements : Laxmikant -
1. Prorogation of a House by the President of Chapter 23
India does not require the advice of the Council (Parliament)
of Ministers.
2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after
the House is adjourned sine die but there is no
bar to the President of India prorogating the
House which is in session.
3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the
President of India who, save in exceptional
circumstances, does so on the advice of the
Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

Question Consider the following statements : Not Available

No. 96 in Standard
Statement-I : The European Parliament approved Source
The Net-Zero Industry Act recently.
Statement-II : The European Union intends to
achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore
aims to develop all of its own clean technology
by that time.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

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Question Consider the following statements : Not Available

No. 97 in Standard
Statement-I : Recently, Venezuela has achieved a Source
rapid recovery from its economic crisis and
succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/ Available in
emigrating to other countries. HUNT Series
Statement-II : Venezuela has the world’s largest
oil reserves.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of

the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and StatementII explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct

Question With reference to the Digital India Land Records Available in

No. 98 Modernisation Programme, consider the Murnal Sir
following statements : Handout
1. To implement the scheme, the Central
Government provides 100% funding.
2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are
digitized.
3. An initiative has been undertaken to
transliterate the Records of Rights from local
language to any of the languages recognized by
the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above are

correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Available in

No. 99 Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following Murnal Sir
statements : Handout
1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package
of antenatal care services to women in their
second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six
months post-delivery health care service in any
government health facility.
2. Under this scheme, private sector health care
providers of certain specialities can volunteer to
provide services at nearby government health
facilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Available in

No. 100 Maan-dhan (PMSYM) Yojana, consider the Murnal Sir
following Handout
statements :
1. The entry age group for enrolment in the
scheme is 21 to 40 years.
2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the
beneficiary.
3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall
receive a minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per
month after attaining the age of 60 years.
4. Family pension is applicable to the spouse and
unmarried daughters.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
(a) 1, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4

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