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1. With reference to biotechnology, what is a 4. Consider the following pairs:
'biobank'? Disease Caused by
(a) a repository of all the molecules that occur 1. Primary Amoebic Naegleria Fowleri
naturally in the living organisms Meningoencephalitis amoeba
(b) conservation of seeds for food and agriculture 2. Mpox Variola virus
in the event of a global crisis 3. Cervical Cancer Treponema
(c) a repository of biological samples that is held Pallidum bacterium
for use in medical research Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
(d) a complete set of genes or genetic material matched?
present in humans (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Consider the following statements:
(c) 1 and 2 only
Statement-I:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Bond yield in India is most likely to decrease if
there is an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve
of the United States of America. 5. Consider the following statements:
Statement-II: Statement-I:
An interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve of the ifferent parts o t e Sun rotate at ifferent spee s
Unite States o Ameri a ea s to an out ow o depending on the latitude.
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) from India. Statement-II:
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
Unlike the Earth, the Sun is not rigid but a massive
the above statements?
body of plasma.
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
and Statement–II explains Statement–I Which one of the following is correct in respect of
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct, the above statements?
but Statement–II does not explain Statement–I (a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
(c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is and Statement–II explains Statement–I
incorrect (b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
(d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is correct, but Statement–II does not explain
correct
Statement–I
(c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is
3. With reference to communication technologies,
consider the following statements regarding incorrect
‘Pagers’: (d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
1. They receive and send both alphanumeric correct
text or voice messages via radio frequencies.
2. They leave a small electronic footprint for 6. The primary purpose of the ‘Jalvi-store’ in India is
communication making it less vulnerable to to:
hacking or surveillance.
(a) streamline the process of approval of pumped
3. They can transmit basic messages without
storage projects
internet or cellular networks.
Which of the statements given above are correct? (b) provide subsidised tap water connections
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) promote the sale of products made by
(b) 1 and 3 only traditional artisans and craftspeople
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) simplify the procedure of application and
(d) 1, 2 and 3 grant of mining licences
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7. Consider the following: 10. Which of the following statements are correct
1. Cancer Moonshot Initiative wit re eren e to t e ene ts provi e invasive

2. Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo- species to the native ecosystems?
Some invasive spe ies an e p ter air an
Pa i
water contaminants, supporting ecosystem
n o Pa i o isti s etwor
health.
4. Investors Network 2. Some Invasive species increase biodiversity
How many of the above have been launched by by outcompeting weaker native species.
the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)? 3. Some invasive species can be more drought-
(a) Only one tolerant than native species, helping
ecosystems adapt to climate change.
(b) Only two
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) Only three
below:
(d) All four (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
8. Consider the following pairs: (c) 1 and 3 only
Tribe State (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Saora Uttarakhand
2. Mankidia Odisha 11. Consider the following:
3. Raika Karnataka
1. South China Sea
4. Thadou Manipur
2. Philippine Sea
How many of the pairs given above are correctly 3. East China Sea
matched? 4. Sea of Japan
(a) Only one pair Which of the above are linked by the Taiwan
(b) Only two pairs Strait?
(a) 1 and 2
(c) Only three pairs
(b) 3 and 4
(d) All four pairs
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3
9. istant Re ate ness or enti ation an Variant
Evaluation (DRIVE) refers to a: 12. Which one of the following best describes the
(a) tool for evaluating environmental factors term is a Pro i a
(a) Excessive government spending leads to high
affe tin eneti e pression
e its an unsustaina e e t eve s
(b) tool for correcting mutations or modifying
(b) A situation where the government increases
gene functions
t e ta rates to ontro in ation
(c) process for assessing the impact of drug (c) The strategic reduction of government
interactions on genetic disorders spen in to a ieve s a is ip ine
(d) method for identifying undiagnosed genetic (d) A government policy of reducing the impacts

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13. It is often called the "Troy of the East" due to its 16. Consider the following statements:
strategic importance. It encompasses three large Statement-I:
hills - Rajagiri, Krishnagiri and Chandrayan Durg, The Global Methane Pledge was launched by
ea orti e su essive ru ers over enturies China, the United States of America and India.
It is notable for structures like the Kalyana Mahal Statement-II:
and the Venkataramana Swamy temple. This is the China, the United States of America and India are
most likely description of: the three largest emitters of methane.
(a) Shivneri Fort Which one of the following is correct in respect of
(b) Gingee Fort the above statements?
(c) Vellore Fort (a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
(d) Sankagiri Fort and Statement–II explains Statement–I
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
14. Which of the following factors contribute to the correct, but Statement–II does not explain
ormation o t e eat ome effe t in n ia Statement–I
1. Poor soil moisture (c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is

2. Weakening of the monsoon incorrect

(d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
3. Changes in the jet stream
correct
4. Deforestation
Select the correct answer using the code given
17. Which of the following statements is not correct
below.
regarding the ‘thermobaric weapon’?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) It consists of a fuel container containing two
(b) 1 and 2 only
separate explosive charges.
(c) 2 and 4 only
(b) It involves precision-guided bomb strikes
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
targeting the area.
(c) It causes fragmentation and depletes ambient
15. If you visit the Depsang Plains located in the
oxygen from the environment.
nort ern part o astern a a w i o t e
(d) There is an international law in operation
following geographical features can you see in
spe i a pro i itin its use
this region?
Tso oriri a e
18. Consider the following countries:
2 in i T an ountain Ran e
1. Nicaragua
S ip i a 2. Eswatini
4. Rimo Glacier 3. Somalia
5. Chip Chap River 4. India
Select the correct answer using the code given How many of the above are members of the
below. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) Only one
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only (b) Only two
(c) 4 and 5 only (c) Only three
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19. The Occupation Shortage Index (OSI), seen in 22. Consider the following statements regarding the
news recently, measures: various Rhino species:
(a) the gap between the required skill set and 1. Black rhino and white rhino species are found
in Africa whereas one-horned rhino species
avai a e wor or e in spe i o upations
are found in Asia.
(b) the mismatch between job vacancies and the
2. White rhino species are the heaviest of all the
availability of suitable candidates
rhino species in the world.
(c) the quality of jobs across the various industries 3. Rhino species of Africa have two horns
(d) the gap between demand and supply of whereas all the species of Asian rhinos have
workers in a particular occupation only one horn.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
20. it re eren e to Priorit Se tor en in (PS ) (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
consider the following statements:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. All banks need to allocate 40% of their
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) towards
t e PS 23. With reference to the recently released Periodic
2 oans to sma an mar ina armers or a our or e Surve (P S) report 202 2
purchase of land for agricultural purposes are consider the following statements:
overe un er t e PS 1. Unemployment Rate for males has increased,
3. Banks having any shortfall in lending to the while that for females has decreased compared
to 2022-23.
priority sector have to contribute to the Rural
2 n rura areas t e a our or e Parti ipation
Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).
Rate ( PR) as in rease stea i in t e ast
Which of the statements given above are correct?
ve ears
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for
(b) 2 and 3 only urban areas is higher than that for rural areas.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
21. With reference to the Mineral Security Finance
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Network (MSFN), consider the following
statements:
24. Which of the following can be considered as a
1. It is aimed at strengthening global cooperation moon or a natural satellite in space?
in securing critical mineral supply chains. 1. A celestial body orbiting a large asteroid
2. India is one of the members of the MSFN. 2 A ro en a o ust i e an ro t at or its
Which of the statements given above is/are the Sun
correct? 3. An asteroid orbiting dwarf planets
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(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
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25. In the Indian context, Secondary agriculture refers 29. Consider the following statements:
to which one of the following? 1. Elephants cover the body of a dead elephant
(a) Replacement of chemical inputs by with branches and soil as a mourning ritual.
homemade organic manures 2. Dholes, the Indian wild dogs, make a
(b) Replacing food crops with cash crops whistling sound when they attack their prey.
3. Muntjacs communicate with each other
(c) Transforming raw agriculture products into
through scent present in the glands on their
i va ue nis e oo s
faces.
(d) Use of wasteland instead of farmlands for
Which of the statements given above are correct?
sowing crops (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
26. Which one of the following is authorised to (c) 1 and 3 only
conduct the ‘Drug Fail Quality Test’ in India? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Quality Council of India
(b) Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation 30. Consider the following:
(c) National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority 1. To increase milk procurement of dairy
(d) Central Drug Research Institute ooperatives 50 over t e ne t ve ears
2. To increase the share of dairy cooperatives in
the organised sector
27. The term “sponge city”, often in the news, refers
3. To increase the foreign direct investment in
to which one of the following?
the milk processing sector
(a) Use of synthetic rubber instead of asphalt for
How many of the above are the objectives of the
pavement in city planning
recently launched “White Revolution 2.0”?
(b) Extensive multi-model transportation nodes (a) Only one
for facilitating rapid mobility in the cities (b) Only two
(c) Complete underground electrical and optical (c) All three
re networ s in ur an areas (d) None
(d) Presence of abundant natural spots to absorb
rainwater an prevent oo in in ur an areas 31. Which of the following statements are correct
regarding the recently adopted “Global Digital
28. Which of the following are features of the Compact”?
1. It was adopted during the 50th G7 Summit in
sustainable food system?
2024.
t is pro ta e t rou out
2. It aims to close all digital divides and
2 t as roa ase ene ts or so iet
accelerate progress across the Sustainable
3. It has a positive or neutral impact on the
Development Goal.
natural environment. t en an es internationa overnan e o arti ia
Select the correct answer using the code given inte i en e or t e ene t o umanit
below: Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
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32. With reference to India’s defence sector, what 35. Consider the following statements:
is Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat 1. The combined Gross Domestic Product
(ABHED)? (GDP) contribution of southern Indian States
(a) Bulletproof jacket exceeds 30% of India’s total GDP.
( ) aser eam ri in ui an e s stem or
2. Sikkim has the highest per capita income in
missiles
India.
(c) Directed-energy weapon
3. Karnataka holds the largest share of India’s
(d) Anti-submarine missile system
GDP.
33. Consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-I: (a) Only one
Catalytic droplets can increase the speed and (b) Only two
e a o rea tion mani o s (c) All three
Statements-II: (d) None
Catalytic droplets allow a barrier-free environment
for molecules within the droplets to move freely.
36. In the context of economics, the term ‘soft landing’
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
refers to:
the above statements?
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct (a) an e onom ara teri e i e onomi
and Statement–II explains Statement–I rowt ow in ation rate an u emp o ment
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are ( ) a situation w ere in ation in an e onom is
correct, but Statement–II does not explain controlled without causing a recession
Statement–I ( ) a si ni ant s ow own in e onomi rowt
(c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is that occurs after a period of rapid growth
incorrect
( ) t e is ursement o oans at ero interest or
(d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
below-market rate of interest
correct

34. it re eren e to t e aw Commission o n ia 37. Consider the following statements regarding

consider the following statements: the Anusandhan National Research Foundation
1. It is constituted by the President of India. (ANRF):
2 t was rst esta is e un er t e overnment 1. It is an independent statutory body.
of India Act, 1935. 2. Its Governing Board is headed by the Prime
3. It can suo-motu undertake research in law Minister of India.
and review existing laws. 3. It aims to promote Research and Development
T e C ie usti e o n ia is t e e o io
(R&d) throughout India’s universities.
Chairperson of the Commission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Only three (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All four (d) 1, 2 and 3
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57. The “Bio-RIDE” scheme aims to: 60. 'Teal carbon' refers to the carbon stored in:
(a) promote biofuel use in public transportation (a) urban green spaces and city parks
by providing subsidies to fuel companies (b) agricultural soils and croplands
(b) support agricultural biotechnology innovations (c) tidal salt marshes
for increasing crop yields in arid regions (d) non-tidal freshwater wetlands
(c) promote electric vehicles by funding startups
focused on green energy 61. In India, the Manas Tiger Reserve (MTR) has also
(d) strengthen India’s position as a global leader been declared as:
in biomanufacturing and biotechnology 1. World Heritage Site
2. Important Bird Area
58. Which of the following countries are members of 3. Elephant Reserve
the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)? 4. Biosphere Reserve
1. Qatar 5. Ramsar Wetland Site
2. Bahrain Select the correct answer using the code given
3. Iran below:
4. Yemen (a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
5. Iraq
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
below:
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
62. The Philadelphi Corridor is a demilitarised border
(b) 1 and 2 only
one o ate a on
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(a) a a Strip an pt
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) Russia and Ukraine
( ) Armenia an A er aijan
59. With reference to the Salt Pans, consider the
(d) Turkey and Greece
following statements:
1. These are low-lying areas where seawater is
63. Consider the following statements regarding the
allowed to evaporate, leaving behind salt and
Credit Default Swap (CDS):
other minerals.
1. It enables investors to manage their credit
2. The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)
risk by transferring it to another party.
prohibits all economic activities in salt pan 2. It can be used for arbitrage to exploit price
lands except for salt extraction and natural is repan ies etween ifferent mar ets
gas exploration. 3. Mutual funds are prohibited from engaging
3. The government has recently allowed in CDS transactions to maintain market
private entities to lease salt pan lands for salt stability.
production. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only
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64. The ‘Delhi Declaration’, adopted during the 68. Consider the following statements with reference
2n Asia Pa i inisteria Con eren e 202 to the windfall tax in India:
primarily focuses on: 1. It is levied in the form of a Special Additional
(a) enhancing regional military cooperation in Excise Duty (SAED).
t e Asia Pa i 2 t was rst impose in n ia urin t e 200 –
(b) promoting tourism through regional alliances 200 nan ia risis
3. In India, the windfall tax rates on oil
(c) fostering sustainable growth in the civil
companies are reviewed every fortnight.
aviation sector
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(d) strengthening trade agreements among Asia-
(a) 1 and 2 only
Pa i nations (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
65. Consider the following: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Syria
2. Israel 69. What is the primary function of the Drp1 protein
3. Mediterranean Sea in the human body?
4. Caspian Sea (a) RNA transcription
ow man o t e a ove s are a or er wit e anon ( ) ito on ria ssion
(a) Only one (c) DNA replication
(b) Only two (d) Protein synthesis
(c) Only three
70. Consider the following statements regarding the
(d) All four
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB):
1. It does not provide ATM services.
66. Which of the following regions is currently facing
2. It cannot sign the Inter Creditor Agreement
unpre e ente wi res resu tin in p enomena
(ICA) with other banks.
like "black rain," green rivers, and air pollution t an on o a ma imum a an e o 2
levels nearly 50 times above WHO's recommended lakh in the regular savings account.
limit? Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) South America (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Southeast Asia (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Northern Australia (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Eastern Europe (d) 1, 2 and 3

67. With reference to the Pink Bollworm (PBW), 71. Consider the following description:
consider the following statements: 1. It requires an annual rainfall of 1500-2000 mm.
1. It primarily damages cotton crops by 2. It thrives in soil types such as clay loam and
sandy loam.
burrowing its larvae into the cotton bolls.
3. It is mainly cultivated as an intercrop with
2. It spreads mainly through the air.
Arecanut and Coconut.
3. Frequent application of insecticides can
4. In India, it is predominantly cultivated in
protect infested cotton bolls from PBW. Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Which is this crop?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Cotton
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Cocoa
(c) 1 and 3 only ( ) Coffee
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72. T e SC T ist sometimes seen in t e news 76. Which one of the following statements best
is associated with: describes the term "Quantum Gravity"?
(a) import of rare earth elements (a) It is an experimental technique used to
(b) agricultural subsidies for farmers
measure gravitational waves produced by
(c) export control of dual-use items
( ) import o eneti a o i e rops cosmic events like the merger of black holes.
(b) It is a computational method that uses quantum
73. With reference to the National Test House (NTH), algorithms to simulate complex gravitational
consider the following statements: interactions in astrophysical systems.
1. It works under the Ministry of Consumer (c) It combines the principles of general relativity
Affairs oo an Pu i istri ution
and quantum mechanics to describe the
2. It assists the Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS) in the formulation of national standards behaviour of particles at subatomic levels.
of goods and services in India. (d) It refers to the merger of various galaxies in
t erti es rones to promote t e rone the universe characterised by strong gravity.
manufacturing ecosystem in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 77. Consider the following ports:
(a) 1 and 2 only
am antota Sri an a
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Dammam, Saudi Arabia
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates
4. Haifa, Israel
74. n an e onom an in rease in ouse o nan ia 5. Duqm, Oman
savings may lead to: The India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor
(a) in rease in in ation
(IMEC) will connect how many of the above?
(b) increase in tax revenues
(c) decrease in per capita income (a) Only two
(d) increase in consumer spending (b) Only three
(c) Only four
75. it re eren e to t e Centra i e Pension ( ) A ve
Payment System (CPPS), consider the following
statements:
78. A Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI) is best described
1. It will be implemented as a part of the
as a situation where:
Centra i e T na e S stem (C T S 2 0 )
2. It requires pensioners to attend the branch for (a) State overnments spen in is not nan e
veri ation w en t eir ene ts start through their revenues
3. The transfer of Pension Payment Orders (PPO) (b) Both Central and State Governments collect
rom one o e to anot er is not re uire i a e ua revenues ut ave ifferent spen in
pensioner relocates or switches banks.
levels
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(c) State Governments collect all necessary
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only revenue independently
(c) 1 and 3 only ( ) o a overnments epen so e on Centra
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Government transfers for all their revenues
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79. Which of the following initiatives have been 82. With reference to the Indian wolf, consider the
launched for the growth of the semiconductor following statements:
industry in India? 1. It is a subspecies of grey wolf inhabiting
semi-arid and arid areas.
Pro u tion in e n entive (P ) S eme
2. Its mating season is generally restricted to winters.
2 esi n in e n entive ( ) S eme 3. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife
3. Chips to Startup (C2S) Scheme Protection Act of 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the statements given above are correct?
below: (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 83. o was t e rst n ian to e onore wit t e
Ramon Magsaysay Award for his/her contribution
to community leadership?
80. The Combined Operational Review and Evaluation
(a) Verghese Kurien
(CORE) programme is associated with:
(b) Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
(a) reviewin t e effe tiveness o s oo (c) Vinoba Bhave
education programs (d) Jayaprakash Narayan
(b) evaluating environmental impact policies
(c) assessing railway operations for safety and 84. Consider the following:
Vitamin A e ien
e ien
2 ron e ien anaemia
(d) improving joint operational planning and o ine e ien
strategic skills among the armed forces How many of the above are the most common
forms of Micronutrient malnutrition?
81. Consider the following statements with reference (a) Only one
(b) Only two
to the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM):
(c) All three
1. AgriStack is designed as a farmer-centric
(d) None
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to streamline
services and scheme delivery to farmers. 85. Consider the following:
2. The Digital General Crop Estimation Survey 1. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
(DGCES) integrates remote sensing data on 2. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
crops, soil, weather, and water resources into
3. Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar
a comprehensive geospatial system. Nidhi (PM-SVANidhi)
3. The Krishi Decision Support System (DSS) is 4. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
used for crop-cutting experiments to provide Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
precise yield estimates. 5. Pradhan MantriAwas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)
How many of the above schemes are integrated
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
through the eShram-One Stop Solution initiative?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only two
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Only three
(c) 3 only (c) Only four
(d) 1 and 2 only ( ) A ve

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86. Which one of the following is the highest decision- 90. Consider the following information:
making body for Defence Procurement in India? Species Habitat IUCN Status
(a) Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) 1. Elongated Sal Critically
(b) National Security Council (NSC) Tortoise Deciduous Endangered
(c) Defence Procurement Board (DPB) Forests
(d) Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) 2. Malabar Tree Evergreen east
Toad Forests Concern
87. Which of the following form the basis for detection 3. Indian Star Thorn Scrub Endangered
and deportation of illegal migrants in India? Tortoise Forests
1. The Foreigner’s (Tribunal) Order, 1946 In how many of the above rows is the given
2. The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 information correctly matched?
3. The Immigration (Expulsion from Assam)
(a) Only one
Act, 1950
T e Citi ens ip A t 55 (b) Only two
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (c) All three
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) None
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
91. Consider the following:
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Cameroon
88. Consider the following statements regarding the 2. India
types of Hepatitis: 3. Estonia
1. Hepatitis A and E are typically transmitted 4. Iceland
through contaminated food and water. 5. Norway
2. Hepatitis B, C and D are spread through blood
How many of the above countries have
and from mother to child during childbirth.
avisure is n ia s rst in i enous been declared as Global Particulate Matter
developed Hepatitis A vaccine. (PM) Hotspots by the World Meteorological
Which of the statements given above are correct? r ani ation ( )
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only two
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only three
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Only four
( ) A ve
89. Consider the following statements regarding
Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCI): 92. What is the strategic importance of developing
1. They are incorporated and established outside
Galathea Bay as a Major Port for India?
India.
(a) It would provide better access to energy
2. They are regulated under the Companies Act,
2013. supplies from the Middle East.
T e nee to o tain a erti ate o re istration (b) It would provide strategic control over the
from SEBI. crucial maritime point, the Malacca Strait.
Which of the statements given above are correct? ( ) t wou serve as a u or t e s in in ustr
(a) 1 and 2 only
boosting exports to Southeast Asia.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) It would reduce dependency on Chinese
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93. at is t e primar aim o t e Pa re imen 97. Consider the following:
recently seen in the news? 1. Fuel in nuclear reactors
(a) To re u e t e si e effe ts o Tu er u osis 2. Targeting cancer cells
(TB) treatment drugs 3. Fuel additive to reduce emissions
(b) To increase the global supply of TB medications
oo a itive or en an in avour
( ) To improve va ine e a or T
How many of the above are the common
(d) To shorten the duration of TB treatment
applications of ferrocene?
compared to previous drug regimens
(a) Only one
94. Consider the following information: (b) Only two
Missile Feature Range (c) Only three
1. Agni Surface-to- 1000 - 2000 km (d) All four
Prime Surface
2. Prithvi II Surface-to-Air 150 - 350 km 98. In the context of universe, the “glories” refer to:
3. Trishul Air-to-Surface 100 - 150 Km (a) stars wit e treme stron ma neti e
4. Nag Air-to-Air 250 - 400 Km
(b) neutron stars that emit electromagnetic radiation
In how many of the above rows is the given
( ) mu ti o or i t effe ts simi ar to rain ows
information correctly matched?
(d) vast clouds of gas and dust
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three 99. "Yato Dharmastato Jayah" that translates to
(d) All four "Where there is Dharma, there is victory", is an
o ia motto o w i one o t e o owin
95. Consider the following statements with reference (a) Central Bureau of Investigation
to the Habitat rights recognition to the Particularly ( ) ationa e a Servi es Aut orit o n ia
Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India: (c) Supreme Court of India
1. It provides them with rights over their (d) Indian Army
intellectual knowledge of biodiversity.
2. It is given under the provisions of the Forest
100. Consider the following statements regarding the
Rights Act, 2006.
ramewor Convention on Arti ia nte i en e
3. Madhya Pradesh is the only State to provide
t is t e rst ever internationa e a in in
these rights to the highest number of PVTGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct? treat on Arti ia nte i en e (A )
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. It does not regulate technology and is
(b) 2 and 3 only essentially technology-neutral.
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. It requires States to carry out risk assessments
(d) 1, 2 and 3 of AI in respect of its impacts on democracy
and the rule of law.
96. i one o t e o owin is t e rst musi a 4. India is a signatory to this Framework Convention.
instrument in the country to get the Geographical Which of the statements given above are correct?
Indication (GI) tag?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) Thanjavur veena
(b) 2 and 4 only
(b) Daklu
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Murali
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