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UPSC - 2024 Prelims Paper-1

General Studies (Questions)
1. The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as: 6. Consider the following materials :
(a) the number of children born per 1000 people in the l. Agricultural residues
population in a year. 2. Corn grain
(b) the number of children born to a couple in their lifetime 3. Wastewater treatment sludge
in a given population. 4. Wood mill waste
(c) the birth rate minus death rate. Which of the above can be used as feedstock for producing
(d) the average number of live births a woman would have Sustainable Aviation Fuel ?
by the end of her child-bearing age . (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 and 4 only
2. Consider the following statements : (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can 7. With reference to physical capital in Indian economy,
access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of consider the following pairs:
the Reserve Bank of India.
Items Category
2. In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the
Government Securities (G-Secs). 1. Farmer's plough Working capital
3. In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading 2. Computer Fixed capital
platforms for debts. 3. Yarn used by the weaver Fixed capital
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 4. Petrol Working capital
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
(c) 1,2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only . (a) Only one (b) Only two
3. In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate (c) Only three (d) All four
Bonds and Government Securities? 8. Which one of the following words/phrases is most
1. Insurance Companies appropriately used to denote "an interoperable network
2. Pension Funds of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously
3. Retail Investors by millions of users, who can exert property rights over
Select the correct answer using the code given below: virtual items" ?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) Big data analytics (b) Cryptography
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Metaverse (d) Virtual matrix
4. Consider the following : 9. With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve
1. Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the
2. Motor vehicles following statements :
3. Currency swap 1. There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly
owned banking subsidiaries in India.
Which of the above is/are considered financial instruments?
2. For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India, at
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
least 50% of the board members should be Indian
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only
nationals.
5. With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
consider the following pairs :
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Economic activity Sector (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Storage of agricultural Secondary 10. With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
produce rules in India, consider the following statements :
2. Dairy farm Primary 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit
3. Mineral exploration Tertiary the company directly or its employees will not be
4. Weaving cloth Secondary considered as CSR activities.
2. CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
activities.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(c) Only three (d) All four
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(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 17. Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?
11. With reference to radioi-sotope thermoelectric generators (a) Hydrogen peroxide (b) Hydronium
(RTGs), consider the following statements : (c) Oxygen (d) Water vapour
1. RTGs are miniature fission reactors. 18. Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is
2. RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of actually and appropriately discussed in the context of
spacecrafts. which one of the following?
3. RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product (a) Irrigation of terraced crop fields
of weapons development. (b) Lift irrigation of cereal crops
Which of the statements given above are correct? (c) Long duration energy storage
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (d) Rainwater harvesting system
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 19. "Membrane Bioreactors" are often discussed in the context
12. Consider the following statements : of :
Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars. (a) Assisted reproductive technologies
Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have (b) Drug delivery nanotechnologies
a greater rate of nuclear reactions. (c) Vaccine production technologies
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the (d) Wastewater treatment technologies
above statements ? 20. With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Borrowing and Lending Obligations" are the instruments
Statement-II explains Statement-I of :
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but (a) Bond market (b) Forex market
Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (c) Money market (d) Stock market
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect 21. Consider the following airports :
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct 1. Donyi Polo Airport
13. Which one of the following is synthesised in human body 2. Kushinagar International Airport
that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow ? 3. Vijayawada International Airport
(a) Nitric oxide (b) Nitrous oxide In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed
(c) Nitrogen dioxide (d) Nitrogen pentoxide as Greenfield projects ?
14. Consider the following activities: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
in aircraft 22. With reference to "water vapour", which of the following
2. Monitoring of precipitation statements is/are correct?
3. Tracking the migration of animals 1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude.
In how many of the above activities can the radars be used? 2. Its percentage is maximum at the poles.
(a) Only one (b) Only two Select the answer using the code given below:
(c) All three (d) None (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
15. Consider the following aircraft : (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
l. Rafael 23. Consider the following description:
2. MiG-29 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low
3. Tejas MK-l 2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.
How many of the above are considered fifth generation 3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm - 250 cm.
fighter aircraft ? What is this type of climate?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Equatorial climate
(c) All three (d) None (b) China type climate
16. In which of the following are hydrogels used ? (c) Humid subtropical climate
1. Controlled drug delivery in patients (d) Marine West coast climate
2. Mobile air-conditioning systems 24. With reference to "Coriolis"force", which of the following
3. Preparation of industrial lubricants statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. It increases with increase in wind velocity.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only 2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 Select the answer using the code given below:
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(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
25. On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours? (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
1. Equator 2. Tropic of Cancer 31. Consider the following statements:
3. Tropic of Capricorn 4. Arctic Circle Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming
Select the correct answer using the code given below: solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4 gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave
26. One of the following regions has the world's largest radiation.
tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of Which one of the following is correct in respect of the
global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible above statements ?
destruction of which can exert detrimental effect on the (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
global climate. Which one of the following denotes that Statement-II explains Statement-I
region? (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but
(a) Amazon Basin (b) Congo Basin Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Kikori Basin (d) Rio de la Plata Basin (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
27. With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer 32. Consider the following statements :
products, consider the following statements : Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator
1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, is much greater as compared to poles.
food and food packaging materials. Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great
2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment. heights by strong convectional currents.
3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation Which one of the following is correct in respect of the
in animal bodies. above statements ?
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Statement-II explains Statement-I
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but
28. Consider the following: Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
1. Carabid beetles 2. Centipedes (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
3. Flies 4. Termites (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
5. Wasps 33. Consider the following :
Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above 1. Pyroclastic debris
kind of organisms? 2. Ash and dust
(a) Only two (b) Only three 3. Nitrogen compounds
(c) Only four (d) All five 4. Sulphur compounds
29. Consider the following plants : How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?
1. Groundnut (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. Horse-gram (c) Only three (d) All four
3. Soybean 34. Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences
How many of the above belong to the pea family? from isothermal maps in the month of January?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and
(c) All three (d) None to the south over the continent.
30. Consider the following statements : 2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and
North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean
Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the
colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.
"vermin" category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Select the answer using the code given below :
Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood
of other animals. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
above statements ? 35. Which of the following countries are well known as the
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and two largest cocoa producers in the world?
Statement-II explains Statement-I
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(a) Algeria and Morocco In how many of the above rows is the given information
(b) Botswana and Namibia correctly matched ?
(c) Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana· (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) Madagascar and Mozambique (c) Only three (d) All four
36. With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga 41. The organisms "Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater" are:
downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of (a) Birds (b) Fish
the following sequences is correct ? (c) Insects (d) Reptiles
(a) Ghaghara - Gomati - Gandak - Kosi 42. Consider the following statements :
(b) Gomati - Ghaghara - Gandak - Kosi Statement-I: Many chewing gums found in the market
(c) Ghaghara - Gomati - Kosi - Gandak are considered a source of environmental pollution.
(d) Gomati - Ghaghara - Kosi - Gandak Statement-II: Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum
37. Consider the following statements : base.
Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering Which one of the following is correct in respect of the
of rocks. above statements?
Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
solution. Statement-II explains Statement-I
Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
above statements ? (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
both of them explain Statement-I 43. Consider the following pairs :
(b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but Country Animal found in its
only one of them explains Statement-I natural habitat
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and
l. Brazil Indri
that explains Statement-I
(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct 2. Indonesia Elk
38. Consider the following countries: 3. Madagascar Bonobo
1. Finland 2. Germany How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
3. Norway 4. Russia (a) Only one (b) Only two
How many of the above countries have a border with the (c) All three (d) None
North Sea? 44. Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet
(a) Only one (b) Only two Organization :
(c) Only three (d) All four 1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
39. Consider the following information: 2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World
Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization,
Waterfall Region River to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
1. Dhuandhar Malwa Narmada 3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the
2. Hundru Chota Nagpur Subarnarekha least developed countries and developing countries to
3. Gersoppa Western Ghats Netravati achieve the end of open defecation.
In how many of the above rows is the given information Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correctly matched? (a) 2 only (b) 3 only
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3
(c) All three (d) None 45. Consider the following statements :
40. Consider the following information: 1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season.
Region Name of the Type of 2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.
mountain range mountain 3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their
territory by scent marking.
1. Central Asia Vosges Fold mountain
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2. Europe Alps Block mountain (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only·
3. North America Appalachians Fold mountain (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
4. South America Andes Fold mountain 46. Which one of the following is the correct description of
"100 Million Farmers"?
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(a) It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but
food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
resilience. (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
(b) It is an international alliance and a network of 52. Consider the following statements:
individuals and farming organisations interested in Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United
supporting and strengthening the development of the States of America.
organic animal husbandry.
Statement-II: In India, the law prohibits the import of
(c) It is a digital platform fully integrated with service Genetically Modified food without the approval of the
providers and built on blockchain that lets buyers, competent authority.
sellers and third parties trade fertilizers quickly and
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the
securely.
above statements ?
(d) It is a platform with the mission of encouraging the
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
farmers to form Farmer Product Organisations or
Statement-II explains Statement-I
Agribusiness Consortiums, thus facilitating the access
to global open markets to sell their products . (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but
Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
47. Consider the following:
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
1. Battery storage
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct·
2. Biomass generators
53. With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider
3. Fuel cells
the following statements :
4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units
While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the
How many of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Lok Sabha is under consideration
Resources" ?
1. He/She shall not preside.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
2. He/She shall not have the right to speak.
(c) Only three (d) All four
3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution
48. Which one of the following shows a unique relationship in the first instance.
with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
only insect that can pollinate this tree?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) Fig (b) Mahua
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Sandalwood (d) Silk cotton
54. With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the
49. Consider the following:
following statements :
1. Butterflies 2. Fish
1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its
3. Frogs dissolution.
How many of the above have poisonous species among 2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the
them? Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok
(a) Only one (b) Only two Sabha.
(c) All three (d) None 3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified
50. Consider the following: his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint
1. Cashew 2. Papaya sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3. Red sanders Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
How many of the above trees are actually native to India? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 only
(c) All three (d) None 55. With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the
51. Consider the following statements: following statements :
Statement-I: There is instability and worsening security 1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does
situation in the Sahel region. not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups 2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the
d'etat in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the
past. President of India prorogating the House which is in
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the session.
above statements ? 3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does
Statement-II explains Statement-I so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
56. Consider the following statements : 60. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi
Statement-I: The European Parliament approved The Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following
Net-Zero Industry Act recently. statements:
Statement-II: The European Union intends to achieve 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is
carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop 21 to 40 years.
all of its own clean technology by that time. 2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the beneficiary.
above statements ?
3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and minimum pension of `3,000 per month after attaining
Statement-II explains Statement-I· the age of 60 years.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but
4. Family pension is applicable to the spouse and
Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
unmarried daughters.
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
(a) 1,3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only
57. Consider the following statements :
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 4
Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved rapid
recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in 61. Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti
preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other Vandan Adhiniyam':
countries. 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok
Statement-II: Venezuela has the world's largest oil Sabha.
reserves. 2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Act.
above statements ? 3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved
Statement-II explains Statement-I for the Scheduled Castes.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (a) 1,2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct 62. Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra
58. With reference to the Digital India Land Records Shakti-2023' are correct?
Modernisation Programme, consider the following 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and
statements : Bangladesh.
1. To implement the scheme, the Central Government
2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
provides 100% funding.
3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations
2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised.
was a goal of this operation.
3. An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
Records of Rights from local language to any of the
languages recognized by the Constitution of India. Select the answer using the code given below:
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1,3 and 4 (d) 2,3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 63. A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme
59. With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Court or High Courts to:
Abhiyan', consider the following statements : (a) a government officer prohibiting him from taking a
1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of particular action.
antenatal care services to women in their second and (b) the Parliament Legislative Assembly to pass a law on
third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post- Prohibition.
delivery health care service in any government health (c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings
facility. in a case.
2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers (d) the Government prohibiting it from following an
of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services unconstitutional policy.
at nearby government health facilities.
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64. Consider the following statements : (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
declares any community of that State as a Scheduled 70. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Tribe. which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur
2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State dioxide emissions?
need not be so in another State. (a) Locomotives using fossil fuels
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (b) Ships using fossil fuels
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Extraction of metals from ores
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Power plants using fossil fuels
65. With reference to Union Budget, consider the following 71. Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent
statements: Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime (a) C. Rajagopalachari
Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before (b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
both the Houses of Parliament. (c) T.T. Krishnamachari
2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made (d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
except on the recommendation of the President of
72. With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935,
India.
consider the following statements :
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1. It provided for the establishment of an All India
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Federation based on the union of the British Indian
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Provinces and Princely States.
66. Who of the following is the author of the books "The India 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the
Way" and "Why Bharat Matters" ? control of the federal legislature.
(a) Bhupender Yadav (b) Nalin Mehta Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Shashi Tharoor (d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
67. Consider the following pairs : (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Country Reason for being in the news 73. Which one of the following is a work attributed to
1. Argentina Worst economic crisis playwright Bhasa ?
2. Sudan War between the country's regular army (a) Kavyalankara (b) Natyashastra
and paramilitary forces (c) Madhyama-vyayoga (d) Mahabhashya
3. Turkey Rescinded its membership of NATO 74. Sanghabhuti. an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to
China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
of a commentary on :
(a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs
(a) Prajnaparamita Sutra
(c) All three pairs (d) None of the pairs
(b) Visuddhimagga
68. Consider the following statements:
(c) Sarvastivada Vinaya
Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for
(d) Lalitavistara
Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
75. Consider the following properties included in the World
Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with
Heritage List released by UNESCO:
the Mediterranean Sea.
1. Shantiniketan
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the
above statements? 2. Rani-ki-Vav
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
Statement-II explains Statement-I 4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but How many of the above properties were included in 2023?
Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect (c) Only three (d) All four
(d) Statement-I is 'incorrect, but Statement-II is correct 76. As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the
69. Consider the following statements: Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution
1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any by way of:
form. 1. Addition 2. Variation
2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers. 3. Repeal
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Statement-II: The USA Government debt is not backed by
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.
77. Consider the following countries : Which one of the following is correct in respect of the
1. Italy 2. Japan above statements ?
3. Nigeria 4. South Korea (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
5. South Africa Statement-II explains Statement-I
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in (b) Both Statement-I and Statement--II are correct, but
the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
declining population ? (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 5 (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 3 and 5 only 82. Consider the following statements :
78. Which of the following statements are correct in respect Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of
of a Money Bill in the Parliament? borrower default across multiple lenders.
1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Statement-II: The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/
Money Bills. lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.
2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council Which one of the following is correct in respect of the
of States. above statements ?
3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
changes but cannot reject it. Statement-II explains Statement-I
4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but
Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha. Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
Select the answer using the code given below : (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 3 and 4 83. Consider the following statements in respect of the digital
79. Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms rupee:
of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence 1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank
forces? of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.
Army Airforce Navy 2. It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet.
1. Brigadier Air Commodore Commander 3. It is insured against inflation by its very design.
2. Major General Air Vice Marshal Vice Admiral 4. It is freely convertible against commercial bank money
and cash.
3. Major Squadron Leader Lieutenant
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Commander
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
4. Lieutenant Colonel Group Captain Captain
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 84. With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 1 and 3 generally known by which of the following epithets ?
(c) 2,3 and 4 (d) 3 only 1. Nayaputta
80. The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by 2. Shakyamuni
the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the
3. Tathagata
amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the council comprises
which of the following members? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
l. Governor of the Constituent State (a) 1 only
2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of (c) 1, 2 and 3
India (d) None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha
4. The Home Minister of India 85. Consider the following information.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: Archaeological Site State Description
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only 1. Chandraketugarh Odisha Trading Port town
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4
2. Inamgaon Maharashtra Chalcolithic site
81. Consider the following statemetns:
Statement-I: If the United States of America (USA) were 3. Mangadu Kerala Megalithic site
to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will 4. Salihundam Andhra Pradesh Rock-cut cave shrines
not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment.
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In which of the above rows is the given information (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
correctly matched ? (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 93. Consider the following pairs:
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4 Party Its Leader
86. Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave
1.Bharatiya Jana Sangh Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ?
(a) Krishnadevaraya 2. Socialist Party C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Narasimha Saluva 3.Congress for Democracy Jagjivan Ram
(c) Muhammad Shah III 4. Swatantra Party Acharya Narendra Dev
(d) Yusuf Adil Shah How many of the above are correctly matched?
87. With reference to revenue collection by cornwallis, consider (a) Only one (b) Only two
the following statements: (c) Only three (d) All four
1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, 94. Which of the following statements are correct about the
the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in Constitution of India?
case of bad harvests or natural calamities. 1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A
2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the of the Constitution.
Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or 2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the
before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Constitution.
Zamindari. 3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution
Which of th'e statements given above is/are correct? are given in Part XX of the Constitution.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Select the answer using the code given below :
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
88. Consider the following statements : (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 95. Which one of the following statements is correct as per
2. Upanishads were compose d earlier than the Puranas. the Constitution of India?
Which of the statements given above is/are Correct? (a) Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only the State List.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State
89. Consider the following statements: List.
1. India is a member of the International Grains Council. (c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the
2. A country needs to be a member of the International Union List.
Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and (d) Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
wheat. 96. Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right
(a) l only (b) 2 only to Privacy?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Article 15 (b) Article 16
90. Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the (c) Article 19 (d) Article 21
Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO? 97. What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
(a) Chhau dance (b) Durga puja as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
(c) Garba dance (d) Kumbh mela
2. Exercise military command over the three Service
91. How many Delimitation Commissions have been
Chiefs
constituted by the Government of India till December
2023? 3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all
tri-service matters
(a) One (b) Two
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(c) Three (d) Four
th (a) 1,2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only
92. The Constitution (71 Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the
Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
following languages? 98. Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of
1. Konkani 2. Manipuri the local population in remote areas to include addressing
3. Nepali 4. Maithili of their basic needs is called:
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) Operation Sankalp (b) Operation Maitri
(c) Operation Sadbhavana(d) Operation Madad
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99. The longest border between any two countries in the world 2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint
is between : relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok
(a) Canada and the United States of America. Sabha.
(b) Chile and Argentina 3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is
(c) China and India sub-judice.
(d) Kazakhstan and Russian Federation Select the answer using the code given below:
100. Which of the following statements about the Ethics (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct ? (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.