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CA Test – 02 – (CA2252)
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1. Consider the following statements with reference 4. Which of the following statements is/are correct
to the European Parliament (EP): with reference to ‘Ikat’ weaving art?
1. It is the only directly elected transnational 1. It is a dyeing technique used to create a
assembly in the world.
distinct style of textile patterns.
2. It cannot propose laws but can only negotiate
2. It creates surface designs in the yarns rather
laws proposed by the European Commission.
3. The Members of the European Parliament than on the finished cloth.
cannot hold positions in national governments. 3. It is mainly practised in Uttar Pradesh.
4. All European Union countries have equal Select the correct answer using the code given
representation in EP. below:
How many of the statements given above are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 3 only
(a) Only one
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two
(c) Only three (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) All four
5. Consider the following statements regarding an
2. Consider the following pairs: anticipatory bail:
Term Description 1. It cannot be issued in the case of non-bailable
offences.
1. Greedflation Businesses increase their
goods prices by more than 2. It can be issued by both the Session Courts
their costs have risen
and High Courts.
2. Shrinkflation Size or quantity of the
product is reduced while the 3. No regular bail is granted when an anticipatory
price remains the same
bail is granted by higher courts and matter is
3. Skimpflation Reduction in the quality of
the product while the price pending.
remains the same Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the pairs given above are correctly correct?
matched?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only one pair
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two pairs
(c) All three pairs (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Consider the following countries: 6. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active
1. Angola regions because:
2. Botswana
(a) it was formed during the late Neoproterozoic
3. Namibia
era by massive lava eruptions
4. Kenya
5. Zimbabwe (b) it is situated in the Campanian volcanic arc
How many of the above are part of the Kavango- known for highly fluidic lava
Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (c) it is formed with a group of volcanic
(KAZA-TFCA)? mountains which keeps erupting frequently
(a) Only two (d) it sits on the Mid-Atlantic ridge where the
(b) Only three
Eurasian and North American plates create
(c) Only four
volcanic rift zones
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7. Which one of the following financial instruments 10. Which of the following statements is/are correct
gives the buyer the right to buy and the seller the with reference to the “Bank Clinic”?
1. It aims to address customers’ grievances in
obligation to sell?
retail banking.
(a) Put option 2. It is an initiative of National Bank for
(b) Call option Agriculture and Rural Development
(c) Futures contract (NABARD).
Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) Swap agreement
below:
(a) 1 only
8. Consider the following statements with reference (b) 2 only
to the NOTA option used in elections in India: (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It was used for the first time in the general
elections of 2009. 11. Consider the following statements:
2. The votes cast to NOTA are counted but are Statement-I:
considered ‘invalid votes’. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is being
developed as India’s second home for cheetahs.
3. It is available in both Lok Sabha and Rajya
Statement-II:
Sabha elections. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary has an equatorial
4. The votes cast to NOTA do not change the ecosystem with dense vegetation and plants.
outcome of an election. Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements?
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
(a) Only one and Statement–II explains Statement–I
(b) Only two (b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
(c) Only three correct, but Statement–II does not explain
Statement–I
(d) All four
(c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is
incorrect
9. Microalgae has applications in which of the (d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
following fields? correct

1. Vaccine development
12. Which of the following factors are responsible for
2. Drug delivery carriers recent food inflation in India?
3. Production of biofertilizers 1. Weather challenges
4. Production of biofuels 2. Rise of fuel prices
3. Russia-Ukraine conflict
Select the correct answer using the code given
4. Supply chain disruptions
below: 5. Changing food habits
(a) 1 and 4 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 and 3 only below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 5 only
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13. With reference to the ‘India VIX’ index, consider 16. With reference to recombinant proteins, consider
the following statements: the following statements:
1. It serves as a measure of market growth in the 1. They are proteins encoded by recombinant
longer term. DNA.
2. It is calculated by the Bombay Stock 2. They are produced by using genetically
Exchange. modified bacteria and yeast.
3. It is directly proportional with the growth in 3. They are used to produce protein-based
Indian share market.
polymers for drug delivery.
How many of the above statements are correct?
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) All three
(d) None
(d) None

14. Which of the following actions are considered

appropriate during an economic boom? 17. What is the application of PraVaHa, a

1. Increase in taxes computational fluid dynamics software developed

2. Decrease in public expenditure by the ISRO?
3. Reduction in Repo rate (a) Provide accurate trajectory for space flights
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) Reduction in space debris
below: (c) Analyse the aerodynamics and
(a) 1 and 2 only thermodynamics of space vehicles
(b) 3 only (d) Measuring humidity in the atmosphere
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 18. Consider the following statements regarding the
‘doctrine of merger’:
15. Consider the following statements: 1. It states that when an appellate court passes
1. A ‘living will’ authorizes a person in India to
an order, the order passed by the lower court
make medical decisions on behalf of another
is merged with that order.
who is in an unconscious state.
2. It helps to bring uniformity in the application
2. In the Common Cause vs. Union of India
of different decrees while governing the same
and others (2018) case, the Supreme Court
subject.
legalized passive euthanasia in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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19. The 'Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort 23. Consider the following pairs:
Knowledgebase' (PI-CHeCK) project aims to: Places often Region
(a) identify genetic mutations in the Indian seen in the news
population
1. Rafah Palestine
(b) develop a prediction model for non- 2. Abu Musa Island Greece
communicable disease 3. Crete Island Israel
(c) facilitate collection of comprehensive 4. Gardi Sugdub Panama
healthcare data across India How many of the pairs given above are correctly
(d) promote traditional Indian medicine matched?
consumption (a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
20. Which one of the following is India’s first private (c) Only three pairs
biosphere? (d) All four pairs
(a) Theppakadu Elephant Camp
(b) Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
24. With reference to bird flu, consider the following
(c) Rajaji Raghati Biosphere
statements:
(d) Shoolpaneswar Wildlife Sanctuary
1. It is caused by a bacterium.
2. It affects both domestic and wild birds.
21. With reference to the National Commission for
3. Human-to-human transmission of the disease
Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), consider
is very rare.
the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It was established as a statutory body replacing
the Central Council for Indian Medicine. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. It aims to improve access to quality and (b) 2 and 3 only
affordable medical education. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. It has set up autonomous boards for Ayurveda (d) 1, 2 and 3
and Unani, Siddha and Sowa-Rigpa.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 25. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only Statement-I:
(b) 2 and 3 only Certain species of fungi can help mitigate ocean
(c) 1 and 3 only pollution.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Statement-II:
Certain species of fungus can break down the
22. Consider the following: plastic polyethylene.
1. Astrophysics Which one of the following is correct in respect of
2. Neuroscience the above statements?
3. Nanoscience (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
4. Natural science and Statement-II explains Statement-I
5. Theoretical Physics (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
The Kavli Prize is awarded biennially in how correct, but Statement-II does not explain
many of the above categories? Statement-I
(a) Only two (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
(b) Only three incorrect
(c) Only four (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
(d) All five correct
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26. Milgromian Dynamics (MOND) was recently 29. Consider the following statements with reference
seen in the news in the context of: to the Clean Economy Investor Forum (CEIF):
(a) discovery of new planets 1. It is an initiative of the Indo-Pacific Economic
Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).
(b) launch of a new space mission to Saturn
2. It aims to mobilise investments for sustainable
(c) development of particle physics theories infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
(d) explanation of laws of gravity 3. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change is its nodal agency in
27. Consider the following statements regarding the India.
"Air of the Anthropocene" project: Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. It is an initiative that combines art and science
(b) 2 and 3 only
to visualise air pollution using light painting. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. It was launched by the United Nations (d) 1, 2 and 3
Environment Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are 30. With reference to biotechnology, the term
correct? ‘origami’ refers to:
(a) cutting and separation of biological molecules
(a) 1 only
(b) synthesis of artificial DNA sequences
(b) 2 only (c) folding of biological molecules into specific
(c) Both 1 and 2 shapes
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) use of biological molecules in traditional art

28. With reference to the Special Category Status for 31. With reference to the TRISHNA mission, consider
the following statements:
States, consider the following statements:
1. It is a collaboration between India and the
1. It was first introduced based on the United States of America.
recommendations of the Tenth Finance 2. It aims to monitor the energy and water
Commission. budgets of the continental biosphere.
2. Low population density is one of the criteria 3. It will operate in a geosynchronous orbit
to accord Special Category Status to a State. around the Earth.
How many of the statements given above are
3. At present, only five States have Special
correct?
Category Status. (a) Only one
4. These States get Central assistance of as much (b) Only two
as 90% in the form of grants for centrally (c) All three
sponsored schemes. (d) None
How many of the statements given above are
32. The '60th meeting of the Subsidiary Bodies
correct?
(SB60)' was recently seen in the news in the
(a) Only one context of:
(b) Only two (a) Climate change
(c) Only three (b) Gender equality
(d) All four (c) Terror financing
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33. Consider the following: 36. It is a man-made reservoir situated in the Jhajha
1. India forest range. Its catchment areas feature dry
2. United States of America (USA) deciduous forests surrounded by hillocks. Notably,
3. Japan
the site hosts one of the largest congregations of
4. Australia
bar-headed goose (Anser indicus) on the Indo-
5. European Union (EU)
How many of the above are members of the Gangetic plain. It is a wetland of international
‘Biopharmaceutical Alliance’? importance under the Ramsar Convention. It is:
(a) Only two (a) Nagi Bird Sanctuary
(b) Only three (b) Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
(c) Only four (c) Patna Bird Sanctuary
(d) All five
(d) Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary
34. Consider the following statements with reference
to the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen 37. Consider the following statements with reference
Transition (SIGHT): to Cooperative societies in India:
1. It provides financial incentives to support 1. They do not fall under the ambit of Right to
domestic manufacturing of electrolysers. Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
2. It is implemented by the Indian Renewable 2. They do not fall under the definition of ‘State’
Energy Development Agency.
under Article 12 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 3. Part IXB of the Constitution of India is
(a) 1 only applicable to both State and Multi-State
(b) 2 only cooperative societies.
(c) Both 1 and 2 How many of the statements given above are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
(a) Only one
35. Consider the following information:
(b) Only two
Report Released by Key Finding
(c) All three
1. Child United Nations 50% of children (d) None
Nutrition International under age 5 are
Report Children's experiencing
Emergency severe food 38. Consider the following statements with reference
Fund poverty
to the National Health Claim Exchange:
2. Global World Global Gender
Gender Economic Gap 2024 score 1. It is an initiative of the Insurance Regulatory
Gap Forum showed an and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
report improvement
than last year 2. It mandates that all the cashless insurance
3. A World World Bank Half of global claims must be processed within three hours
of Debt public debt
Report is owed by of receiving discharge authorization from the
developing hospital.
countries
Which of the statements given above is/are
In which of the above rows is the given information
correct?
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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39. Consider the following: 42. Which one of the following species are most
1. End-to-end vacation planning commonly known as ‘janitors of seafloor’?
2. Job application automation (a) Sea cows
3. Investment portfolio optimisation (b) Sea lions
4. Personalised social media content creation (c) Sea cucumbers
How many of the above can be performed with (d) Sea horses
the help of Large Action Models (LAMs)?
(a) Only one
43. Which one of the following would be the most
(b) Only two
likely impact of internationalisation of the Indian
(c) Only three
(d) All four Rupee?
(a) It increases the currency volatility for Indian
40. Which one of the following statements is correct businesses.
with reference to the ‘Santiago Network’? (b) It necessitates a higher need to maintain
(a) It aims to support developing countries in foreign reserves.
addressing the loss and damage caused by (c) It enhances India's insulation from external
climate change. shocks.
(b) It aims to support Least Developed Countries (d) It decreases India's bargaining power in
in addressing the poverty related problems international markets.
post Covid-19.
(c) It was established to have an agreement over
44. What is Nagastra-1, recently seen in the news?
the Non-tariff barriers among developing
(a) Anti-tank missile system
countries.
(b) Indigenously developed loitering munition
(d) It is an alliance of European countries to
(c) IoT-enabled generator monitoring system
establish a cyber security network to prevent
financial frauds. (d) Stealth frigate

41. Consider the following statements: 45. With reference to Open Network for Digital
Statement-I: Commerce (ONDC), consider the following
Quantum data is not easily transmitted over long statements:
distances. 1. It is an open network for all aspects of
Statement-II: exchange of goods and services over digital
Quantum data cannot be transmitted using the networks.
standard fiber optic cables. 2. It is an initiative of the Department of Public
Which one of the following is correct in respect of Enterprises under the Union Ministry of
the above statements?
Finance.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
3. It will allow merchants to save their data
and Statement-II explains Statement-I
to build credit history to expand consumer
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
reach.
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I Which of the statements given above are correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is (a) 1 and 2 only
incorrect (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is (c) 1 and 3 only
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46. The tools ‘Greening Curriculum Guidance (GCG)’ 49. Recently, the 127th birth anniversary of Ram Prasad
and the ‘Green School Quality Standards (GSQS)’ Bismil was commemorated. He was associated
were recently launched by: with which of the following organisations/events?
(a) Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 1. Arya Samaj
(b) United Nations Environment Programme 2. Hindustan Republican Association
(UNEP) 3. Kakori conspiracy
(c) International Union for Conservation of 4. Mainpuri conspiracy
Nature (IUCN) Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and below:
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
47. Consider the following statements: (c) 1 and 4 only
1. It is located in the seismically active Pacific (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ring of Fire.
2. It stands as the highest peak on Negros Island. 50. Which of the following conditions is/are mandated
3. It is one of the active volcanoes of the for publishing an advertisement in India?
Philippines which erupted recently. 1. Advertisers must submit a 'Self-Declaration
Which one of the following is described above? Certificate' stating that the advertisement
(a) Mount Etna does not contain any misleading claims.
(b) Mount Popa 2. The advertisement must comply with the
(c) Mount Kanlaon Norms of Journalistic Conduct of the Press
(d) Mount Kilimanjaro Council of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given
48. Which one of the following statements is correct below:
with reference to the Household Consumption (a) 1 only
Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23? (b) 2 only
(a) The urban-rural gap in average Monthly Per (c) Both 1 and 2
Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) (d) Neither 1 nor 2
has significantly widened since 2011-12.
(b) The share of food items in total MPCE has 51. Which one of the following statements best
substantially increased in both rural and describes the term 'sticky inflation'?
urban India compared to 2011-12 levels. (a) It refers to a period where inflation increases
(c) The Gini coefficient, indicating consumption rapidly due to a sudden spike in demand.
expenditure inequality, has shown a decline (b) It is a situation where inflation remains
compared to 2011-12 in both rural and urban consistently high over an extended period.
sectors. (c) It is a phenomenon where prices do not adjust
(d) The share of durable goods in total MPCE quickly to changes in supply and demand.
has remained stagnant since 2011-12 in both (d) It occurs when inflation fluctuates over a short
urban and rural sectors. period due to volatile economic conditions.

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52. With reference to the Pro Tem Speaker in Lok 55. What is the correct sequence of the following
Sabha, consider the following statements: islands in the South China Sea as one proceeds
1. As per the Constitution of India, the senior from South to North?
most member of the House is chosen as the 1. Scarborough Shoal
Pro-Tem Speaker. 2. Paracel Islands
2. S/he is entitled to all rights, privileges and
3. Spratly Islands
immunities of the Speaker.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are
below:
correct?
(a) 1-2-3
(a) 1 only
(b) 3-1-2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3-2-1
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1-3-2

53. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was 56. Consider the following cities:
established by the President of India in 2016, 1. Jaipur
the council comprises which of the following 2. Srinagar
members? 3. Mysore
1. Prime Minister of India 4. Mamallapuram
2. Union Finance Minister How many of the above have been recognized as
3. Minister nominated by the State
a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council
4. Union Home Minister
(WCC) in the year 2024?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) Only one
below:
(b) Only two
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Only three
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) All four
(d) 1 and 2 only
57. With reference to India’s external debt in 2024,
54. Consider the following information: consider the following statements:
Species Endemic IUCN Status 1. The largest share of debt is denominated in
to
US dollars followed by Indian rupees.
1. Iberian Lynx Thailand Endangered
2. Currency and deposits are the largest
2. Chiribiquete Colombia Least Concern
Emerald component of India’s external debt.
3. Pygmy Three- Panama Critically 3. The external debt of the government is larger
Toed Sloth Endangered
than that of the non-government sector.
In which of the above rows is the given information
How many of the above statements are correct?
correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only two
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (c) All three
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58. Consider the following statements regarding the 61. Which one of the following States in India has the
Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI): highest Rooftop Solar (RTS) installation capacity?
1. It focuses exclusively on the price changes of (a) Gujarat
food items in a consumer's basket of goods (b) Maharashtra
and services. (c) Rajasthan
(d) Kerala
2. It is used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
to track inflation.
62. With reference to the Central Board of Film
3. Unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI),
Certification (CBFC), consider the following
CFPI is calculated quarterly.
statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct? 1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of
(a) 1 and 2 only Electronics and Information Technology.
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. It oversees the public exhibition of films
(c) 1 and 3 only according to the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Its chairman and other members are appointed
by the Central Government.
59. It is a saltwater lake. It is located on the border 4. It categorises films into four categories based
between Tanzania and Zambia. It is primarily fed on their content.
by the Ewaso Ngiro River. Its most remarkable How many of the above statements are correct?
feature is its vivid red colouration, a result of (a) Only one
(b) Only two
its extreme alkalinity. This is the most likely
(c) Only three
description of:
(d) All four
(a) Lake Malawi
(b) Lake Albert
63. Consider the following statements regarding the
(c) Lake Tanganyika Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
(d) Lake Natron 1. It was set up under the aegis of the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
60. Consider the following: Development.
1. Having a Navratna status 2. It is a policy-making body that actively takes
2. Listed on the Indian stock exchange with part in law enforcement matters.
required public shareholding 3. Countries listed on the blacklist of FATF can
3. Average annual turnover of more than Rs. face economic penalties from international
25,000 crore during the last 3 years organisations.
4. It does not address issues related to low tax
How many of the above criteria must be met by
jurisdiction or tax competition.
Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to be
Which of the statements given above is/are
considered for the Maharatna status?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two
(b) 4 only
(c) All three (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

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64. Consider the following information: 67. With reference to the Leader of Opposition (LoP)
River Passes Flows into in Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
through
1. The post was officially established by
1. Amu Darya Turkmenistan Aral Sea the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of
2. Yellow China Philippines Sea
Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977.
3. Mekong Vietnam East China Sea
2. A party must have at least 10 percent of the
In which of the above rows is the given information total members of the House for its leader to
correctly matched? be acknowledged as LoP.
(a) 1 only 3. S/he is entitled to a front-row seat during
(b) 2 and 3 the President's Address to both Houses of
(c) 3 only Parliament.
(d) 1 and 2 How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
65. In India, which one of the following can be (b) Only two
cultivated for ethanol production? (c) All three
(a) Maize (d) None
(b) Jatropha
(c) Pongamia 68. Consider the following statements:
(d) Simarouba glauca Statement-I:
India proposed 21st June as the day to celebrate
66. Consider the following statements with reference International Day of Yoga.
to the Heat Waves: Statement-II:
1. Their definition may change from palace to It is on this day the longest day of the year in the
place based on the normal daily temperature. Northern Hemisphere coincides.
2. These are declared when the temperatures of Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the station reach at least 40°C in plains and the above statements?
30°C in hilly regions. (a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct
3. These are not notified as disasters under the and Statement–II explains Statement–I
Disaster Management Act, 2005. (b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
Which of the statements given above are correct? correct, but Statement–II does not explain
(a) 1 and 2 only Statement–I
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II is
(c) 1 and 3 only incorrect
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement–II is
correct

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69. Consider the following pairs: 73. Consider the following statements regarding the
Islands often Located in Offshore Areas (Existence of Mineral Resources)
mentioned in the news Rules, 2024:
1. It regulates mineral resources only in the
1. Minami-Torishima Pacific Ocean
territorial waters of India and not in the
2. Saipan Atlantic Ocean
exclusive economic zone.
3. Svalbard Antarctic Ocean
2. It applies to mineral oils and related
4. Jeju Indian Ocean
hydrocarbons included under the Atomic
How many of the pairs given above are correctly Energy Act, 1962.
matched? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Only one pair correct?
(b) Only two pairs (a) 1 only
(c) Only three pairs (b) 2 only
(d) All four pairs (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
70. What is 'ABHYAS', recently developed by the
74. Consider the following statements regarding the
Defence Research and Development Organisation
International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO):
(DRDO)? 1. It is an intergovernmental organisation
(a) High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target responsible for surveying all the world's seas
(b) Advanced Ballistic Missile System and navigable waters.
(c) Integrated surveillance and targeting system 2. Its secretariat is hosted by the Principality of
(d) Anti-Submarine Warfare Drone Monaco.
3. India is not a member of the IHO.
71. Consider the following pairs: Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Bridge/Setu State/Union Territory (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Chenab Bridge Ladakh (b) 2 only
2. Rajendra Setu Bihar (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Naranarayana Assam (d) 1, 2 and 3
Bridge
4. Saraighat Bridge Arunachal Pradesh 75. "HbA1c test", sometimes seen in the news, is used
How many of the pairs given above are correctly to measure:
matched? (a) concentration of cholesterol in the blood
(a) Only one pair (b) amount of blood sugar attached to hemoglobin
(c) level of red blood cells in the bloodstream
(b) Only two pairs
(d) presence of ketones in the urine
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
76. The Bayesian Convolutional Neural Network
(BCNN), sometimes seen in the news, aims to:
72. “Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index (a) forecast cyclone induced storm surges
(AIPI)”, recently seen in the news, is released by: (b) asses different landforms due to volcanic
(a) International Monetary Fund (IMF) eruptions
(b) United Nations (UN) (c) identify and document earthquakes
(c) World Economic Forum (WEF) (d) predict the emergence of El Niño and La Niña
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77. The Government of India has signed the Initiative 81. Consider the following:
on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) 1. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)
with which one of the following countries?
2. Hexachlorobenzene
(a) Germany
3. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
(b) Canada
(c) United States of America 4. Chlordane
(d) Japan How many of the above chemicals are considered
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?
78. The INDUS-X initiative sometimes seen in the
(a) Only one
news is associated with:
(a) controlling the construction of dams across (b) Only two
the tributaries of Indus river (c) Only three
(b) renaming of the recently excavated sites of (d) All four
the Harappan Civilisation
(c) distribution of water from the Indus river
82. Consider the following statements:
between India and Pakistan
(d) defence partnership between India and the 1. Some mushrooms are edible.
United States of America (USA) 2. Some mushrooms are poisonous.
3. Some mushrooms exhibit bioluminescent
79. With reference to the Environmental flows
properties.
(E-flows) Monitoring System, consider the
How many of the above statements are correct?
following statements:
1. It enables the real-time analysis of the water (a) Only one
quality of river Ganga, Yamuna, and their (b) Only two
tributaries. (c) All three
2. It monitors the performance of Sewage
(d) None
Treatment Plants along the river course.
3. It has been developed by the Central Pollution
Control Board (CPCB). 83. With reference to the crocodile species, consider
Which of the statements given above is/are the following statements:
correct? 1. The Gharials exhibit sexual dimorphism.
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Unlike other crocodiles, estuarine crocodiles
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only lay eggs by creating a mound.
(d) 1 and 3 only 3. All the three species of crocodiles in India
are listed under Schedule I of the Wild Life
80. Which one of the following groups/organizations (Protection) Act, 1972.
was formed post the Indian Ocean Tsunami and
How many of the above statements are correct?
currently represents 24% of the world’s population
and represents 35% of the world’s GDP and 18% (a) Only one
of global trade? (b) Only two
(a) AUKUS (c) All three
(b) BRICS
(d) None
(c) Quad
(d) I2U2

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84. Consider the following statements with reference 87. In which one of the following groups are all
to the Colombo Process: rabi crops for which the MSP is declared by the
1. It is a Regional Consultative Process of Government of India?
migrant worker origin countries from South (a) Masur, Bajra, Maize, Soybean
and Southeast Asia. (b) Masur, Rapeseed, Safflower, Barley
(c) Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Gram
2. India has assumed the Chair of Colombo
(d) Jowar, Groundnut, Urad, Sunflower
Process for 2024-26, for the first time since
its inception.
88. Consider the following statements with reference
Which of the statements given above is/are
to the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP):
correct? 1. It is one of the components of the 'Lakhpati
(a) 1 only Didi' program.
(b) 2 only 2. It aims to impart training and certification of
(c) Both 1 and 2 Krishi Sakhi as Para-extension Workers.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
85. Consider the following countries: (a) 1 only
1. Russia (b) 2 only
2. United Kingdom (c) Both 1 and 2
3. India (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. North Korea
89. It was initially established as a large center of
5. Israel
learning called 'Mahavihara'. It was the world's
According to the SIPRI Annual Report 2024,
first residential university. It attracted scholars
which one of the following is the correct order of from all over India, China, Tibet, Persia, and other
the above countries in descending order of their parts of Asia. reached the peak of its fame and
nuclear armaments? glory during the reign of the Pala dynasty in the
(a) 1-2-3-5-4 8th and 9th centuries CE. This is the most likely
(b) 1-4-5-3-2 description of:
(c) 1-3-4-5-2 (a) Odantapuri University
(d) 2-1-5-3-4 (b) Nalanda University
(c) Vikramshila University
86. Which of the following strategies can help control (d) Valabhi University
methane emissions from ruminants?
90. Consider the following statements:
1. Addition of halogenated derivatives to the
1. India currently imports about half of its
forage consumed by animals
annual requirement of bitumen.
2. Addition of ionophores to animal feed
2. India’s Bitumen consumption has decreased
3. Removal of Propionibacteria from the animal in the last five years due to the use of organic
feed materials as alternatives.
Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the statements given above is/are
below: correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
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91. It is a type of manipulation activity that involves 94. Casgevy and Lyfgenia are primarily used to cure
artificially inflating the price of a stock through which one of the following diseases?
false and misleading information, only to sell (a) Leptospirosis
the stock at the inflated price and leave investors (b) Alzheimer's disease
with significant losses. It is particularly prevalent (c) Nephritis
in the micro-cap and small-cap sectors, where (d) Sickle Cell Disease
companies often have limited public information
and trading volumes are lower. This is the most 95. The term ‘Casimir Effect’ is related to:
likely description of: (a) Coriolis effect
(a) Initial Public Offering (b) Doppler effect
(b) Front running (c) Optical illusion
(c) Pump and dump scheme (d) Quantum effect
(d) Short selling
96. It is a part of the Cyclades archipelago in the
92. Consider the following statements with reference Aegean Sea and designated as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. It is said to be "doomed to
to National Financial Reporting Authority
disappear" within decades due to rising sea levels
(NFRA):
and geological processes. This is the most likely
1. It is a statutory body constituted under the
description of:
Companies Act, 2013.
(a) Delos Island
2. It monitors and enforces compliance with
(b) Naxos Island
accounting and auditing standards for
(c) Santorini Island
companies.
(d) Mykonos Island
3. The Union Minister of Corporate Affairs is
the ex-officio chairperson of NFRA.
97. GREAT scheme is sometimes seen in the news in
How many of the above statements are correct?
the context of:
(a) Only one
(a) artificial intelligence
(b) Only two
(b) renewable energy
(c) All three
(c) technical textiles
(d) None
(d) genetic engineering

93. Arrange the following states in ascending order of 98. Consider the following:
the foreign direct investment received for the year 1. Absence of essential nutrients
2023-24: 2. Intensive agricultural practices along the
1. Maharashtra coastal regions
2. Gujarat 3. Increase in level of atmospheric nitrogen
3. Karnataka 4. Rise in algal decay
Select the correct answer using the code given How many of the above factors are responsible
below: for the formation of dead zones in oceans?
(a) 3-1-2 (a) Only one
(b) 1-2-3 (b) Only two
(c) 3-2-1 (c) Only three
(d) 2-1-3 (d) All four

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99. Consider the following information: 100. Which of the following countries are the members
of the International North-South Transport
Military Between India Held in
Exercise and Corridor (INSTC)?
1. Oman
1. Red Flag United Arab Alaska
Emirates 2. Ukraine
(UAE)
2. Tarang Sri Lanka Colombo 3. Syria
Shakti
4. Myanmar
3. Tiger United Canberra
Triumph Kingdom 5. China
4. Shakti France Umroi
Select the correct answer using the code given
In how many of the above rows is the given below:
information correctly matched? (a) 1, 4 and 5 only
(a) Only one (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(b) Only two (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) All three (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) None

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