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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2022 – Test – 3808

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Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200

2023
FLT TEST 1
Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
Geography + History of India
Indian Economy & Social
Development + Ecology & be

Environment + General Science

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1. The legislature of a state can impose 4. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the
reasonable restrictions on the freedom of body. It does not dissolve in water but is
trade, commerce, and intercourse with that
corroded when the pH in the mouth is below
state or within that state in the public interest.
A bill for this purpose can be introduced in 5.5. It is made up of :
the legislature only with the previous sanction (a) Calcium phosphate
of the
(b) Calcium Oxide
(a) Governor of the state
(b) Speaker of the legislative Assembly (c) Potassium Hydroxide
(c) The President of India (d) Potassium Chloride
(d) Parliament

2. Consider the following statements with 5. The term ‘synNotch’ is sometimes seen in the
reference to elections in the Panchayati Raj news with reference to
system:
(a) CAR T-cell Therapy
1. The minimum age for contesting in the
elections to the Panchayats is 25 years. (b) Blockchain technology
2. As per the Constitution (Seventy-third (c) Artificial neural networks
Amendment) Act, 1992, any questions of
(d) E-commerce
disqualifications shall be strictly referred
to the high court of the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are 6. Consider the following statements regarding
correct?
the profile of the agriculture sector in India:
(a) 1 only
1. The share of the agriculture & allied
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 sectors in the total GVA of the economy
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 has consistently been higher than 20 per

cent.
3. Consider the following statements with
reference to death penalty and mercy petition: 2. Private investment accounts for majority
1. In 1980, in the Bachan Singh vs. State of of share in Gross Capital Formation
Punjab case, the Supreme Court of India
(GCF) in agriculture and allied sectors.
upheld the constitutional validity of the
death penalty. 3. More than 80% of rural households in
2. Article 72 of the Indian Constitution India are engaged in agriculture.
clearly defines the procedure related to
Which of the statements given above is/are
mercy petitions against death penalties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
not correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. Consider the following statements regarding 10. Consider the following pairs:
the Mhadei (Mandovi) river: Schemes Objectives
1. It originates in the Western Ghats in
1. Net : To receive energy credit
Karnataka.
metering by feeding excess solar
2. It is a tributary of the Malaprabha River.
policy power generated from
3. The famous Dudhsagar waterfall is
located on the river. solar panels to grid
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. KUSUM : Encourage farmers to
correct? generate income by
(a) 2 only
selling surplus power to
(b) 1 and 2 only
the grid
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. SRISTI : Incentivise installation of
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Scheme rooftop solar power plant
8. With reference to the 'Dharamshala 4. Atal Jyoti : Illuminate dark regions
declaration', sometimes seen in the news, through establishment of
Yojana
consider the following statements:
solar street lights
1. It aims to recover tourism in India to the
How many pairs given above are correctly
pre-pandemic level by 2024.
2. It includes a long-term revenue goal of $1 matched?

trillion by the tourism sector of India by (a) Only one pair

2047. (b) Only two pairs
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Only three pairs
correct?
(d) All four pairs
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 11. In the context of marine biodiversity, which

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 of the following are phytoplankton?

1. Diatoms
9. Consider the following: 2. Dinoflagellates
1. Variable Rate Applicator
3. Crustaceans
2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
4. Coccolithophores
3. Remote Sensing (RS) technique
4. Global Navigation Satellite Systems 5. Foraminifera

(GNSS) Select the correct answer using the code given

Which of the above technologies are used in below.
precision farming? (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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12. The Second Schedule of the Indian 15. As per extant FDI Policy, 100% FDI is
Constitution contains the provisions relating allowed in which of the following sectors of
to the emoluments, allowances, and agriculture through automatic route?
privileges for different offices. In this 1. Development and Production of seeds
context, which of the following offices is not 2. Services related to agro and allied sectors

covered under the Second Schedule? 3. Palm Oil plantations

(a) Judges of the high courts 4. Multi-Brand retail in the agricultural

(b) Speakers of legislative assemblies sector

Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) Governor of states
below.
(d) Chief ministers of states
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
13. Which of the following statements is correct
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
regarding the Investor Education and
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)?
(a) It is an autonomous body set up under the
16. With reference to the religious history of
aegis of the Ministry of Finance.
India, Mahavibhasa is a
(b) It has been established under the
(a) book dealing with rules of sacrifice used
provisions of the Securities and
by Brahmins.
Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
(b) rules of conduct for Digambar jains.
(c) It is a quasi-judicial body set up under the (c) summary of doctrines of Sarvastivadin
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. sect of Buddhists.
(d) It has been set up to protect the interests (d) book on religious plays written by Bhasa.
of investors under the Companies Act,
2013. 17. Consider the following statements regarding
coal industry in India:
14. Consider the following statements with 1. India is the world's second-largest
reference to parliamentary committees: producer and consumer of coal.
1. The Constitution of India has prescribed 2. Coal India Limited (CIL) contributes
specific functions for all parliamentary more than 80% of the indigenous
committees. production/supply of coal.

2. The standing committees are permanent 3. Coal production has a weightage of 40%

and work on a continuous basis. in the Index of Core Industries.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are

not correct? correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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18. Consider the following statements regarding 21. Consider the following statements with
Gaur or Indian Bison:
reference to Law Commission:
1. It is endemic to India.
2. It is categorised as critically endangered 1. Law Commission is a statutory body
species under the IUCN Red List of constituted by the Government of India.
Threatened Species.
3. It can be found in Bandipur National 2. The first law commission in Independent
Park. India was established in 1955 with M. C.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Setalvad as its chairman.
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only 3. No Law Commission has been
(b) 2 only
constituted since the year 2018.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
19. India’s public sector capital expenditure is
likely to fall to an eight-year low. In this (a) 1 and 2 only
context, consider the following statements: (b) 1, 2 and 3
1. Capital expenditure as a percentage of
GDP by the centre declined sharply (c) 2 only
during the last year. (d) 3 only
2. Capital spending by central public sector
enterprises (CPSEs) increased for the
third consecutive year. 22. Which of the following statements are correct
Which of the statements given above is/are
with respect to the ‘Prati Sarkar’ established
correct?
(a) 1 only in Satara during the Quit India Movement?
(b) 2 only
1. It was the first parallel government set up
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 during the Quit India Movement.

2. It established an armed contingent called

20. Consider the following statements regarding
pyrolysis: Vidyut Vahini.
1. It is the thermal degradation of plastic and 3. Nyayadan Mandals were set up for the
biomass waste at different temperatures,
dispensation of justice.
in the presence of oxygen.
2. Pyrolysis of carbonaceous wastes like 4. Gandhi marriages were conducted to
coconut shell yields charcoal.
abolish untouchability.
3. It is considered as a cleaner technology in
waste management compared to Select the correct answer using the code given
incineration. below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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23. Consider the following statements with 25. Consider the following statements regarding

respect to Inflationary Gap: Quality Control Orders (QCOs):

1. It is the gap between GDP growth rates of 1. QCOs are issued by various Ministries

two consecutive years. under the Bureau of Indian Standards

Act, 2016.
2. In this condition, the potential GDP must
2. The items, under these orders, cannot be
be higher than the current real GDP.
produced, traded and stocked unless they
3. Reduction in government spending could
bear the BIS mark.
help reducing this gap.
3. These orders also help in containing
Which of the statements given above is/are
imports of non-essential items.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

24. Consider the following statements regarding

stem cells: 26. The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework

1. Multipotent stem cells are able to divide (CARF) for reporting and exchange of

and differentiate into cells of the whole information with respect to crypto-assets was

released by
organism.
(a) World Bank Group
2. Pluripotent stem cells (PSC) form cells of
(b) World Economic Forum
all germ layers but not extraembryonic
(c) World Trade Organization
structures, such as the placenta.
(d) Organisation for Economic Co-operation
3. Totipotent stem cells have a narrower
and Development
spectrum of differentiation than PSCs.

Which of the statements given above is/are

27. The term “Kessler Syndrome” is talked about
correct?
in the context of:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Climate change
(b) 2 only (b) Space debris
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Genetically Modified (GM) crops

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Drone warfare

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28. With reference to corals, consider the 30. Consider the following pairs:

following statements: Term in the news Entity

1. WALLABY : Radio telescope
1. Corals are marine invertebrates
2. Gaia BH1 : Satellite
belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. 3. RAD12 : Galaxy
2. Black corals do not have symbiotic algae Which of the pairs given above is/are

associated with them and typically found correctly matched?

(a) 1 only
at greater depths of oceans.
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. Many species of corals have growth rings (c) 2 and 3 only
that can be used to reconstruct past (d) 1, 2 and 3

climate.
31. Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are
the Arctic Council:
correct? 1. It was set up as per the Ottawa
(a) 1 and 3 only Declaration of 1996.

(b) 2 only 2. It works for promoting cooperation,

coordination, and interaction among the
(c) 2 and 3 only
Arctic States and Arctic Indigenous
(d) 1, 2 and 3 people.
3. India is a member of the Arctic Council.

29. With regard to the Provisional Government of Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Free India set up in 1943, consider the
(a) 1 and 2 only
following statements: (b) 2 only
1. It was set up by Captain Mohan Singh in (c) 1 only

Singapore. (d) 1, 2 and 3

2. Subhash Chandra Bose was declared the

32. Consider the following statements regarding
Prime Minister of this provisional oil palm:
government. 1. It can tolerate two to four months of dry

3. The provisional government was spells.

2. It has a short gestation period that starts
recognized by axis powers and it declared
yielding from the first year of its planting.
war on allied powers. 3. India is the second biggest importer of
Which of the statements given above is/are palm oil after China.

correct? Which of the statements given above is/are

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

(d) None (d) 2 and 3 only

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33. Consider the following statements with 35. Consider the following pairs:
regard to the Company’s commercial Places in the news Country
privileges: 1. Sharm el-sheikh : Qatar
2. Samarkand : Uzbekistan
1. The ‘Golden Farman’ issued to the
3. Kherson : Iran
English Company by the Sultan of
4. Panjsheer : Afghanistan
Golconda in 1732, earned them the
Which of the pairs given above is/are
privilege of trading freely in the ports of
correctly matched?
Golconda. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. The Charter Act of 1793, paved the way (b) 4 only
for shipments of opium to China. (c) 2 and 4 only
3. The Company’s monopoly over trade (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

with China and in tea ended with the

36. In the context of the cultural history of India,
Charter Act of 1853.
consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are
Nettur Petti:
correct?
1. It is a handcrafted, ornamental box
(a) 1 only created by traditional craftsmen of
(b) 1 and 2 only Kerala.
(c) 2 only 2. It is completely made of sandalwood.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

34. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
the Global Tax Agreement framed by the
(c) Both 1 and 2
OECD:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The agreement tries to give more taxing
rights on multinational companies to the 37. Consider the following statements regarding
governments of their home countries. the appointment of a person as the governor
2. Under this agreement, countries agreed to of a state:
implement a minimum tax rate of 15% on 1. Any Indian citizen to be appointed as the
large multinational companies. governor of a state should have attained

3. Implementation of minimum tax rate the age of 35 years.

2. As a convention, the President is required
would lead to decline in global tax
to consult with the chief minister of state
revenues.
while appointing the Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statement given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 and 2
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38. In the context of Kisan movements during the 41. Which of the following are among the four
freedom struggle, the South Indian stated pillars of the Indo-Pacific Economic
Federation of Peasants and Agricultural Framework?
1. Supply Chain
Labour was organized by
2. Clean Energy
(a) N.G. Ranga and E.M.S. Namboodripad
3. Containment of China
(b) Yadunandan Sharma and N.G. Ranga
4. Promotion of Democracy
(c) A. K. Gopalan and E. K. Nayanar 5. Anti-Corruption
(d) P. Krishna Pillai and Sahajanand 6. Trade
Saraswati 7. Military cooperation
Select the correct answer using the code given
39. Consider the following statements: below.
1. Only the Central Government is (a) 1, 2, 3 and 7 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 only
empowered to notify an area as a
(c) 3, 4 and 6 only
Biodiversity Heritage Site.
(d) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only
2. Bambarde Myristica Swamps is a
Biodiversity Heritage Site located in the 42. Consider the following pairs:
state of Tamil Nadu. Jain Tirthankara Associated symbols
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Rishabhnatha : Lotus
correct? 2. Parshavanatha : Serpent
(a) 1 only 3. Mahavira : Lion
(b) 2 only Which of the pairs given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correctly matched?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
40. Which of the following statements are correct
(d) 1, 2 and 3
regarding India’s external debt?
1. US dollar-denominated debt is the largest
43. Consider the following statements about the
component with a share of more than 50 Chairman of the Rajya Sabha:
per cent. 1. He cannot preside over a sitting of the
2. Loans are the largest component with a Rajya Sabha when a resolution for his
share of more than 30 per cent. removal is under consideration.
3. Long term debt, with original maturity of 2. He cannot cast a vote even in the case of
above one year, constitutes more than 90 an equality of votes.
3. He does not preside over a joint sitting of
per cent share.
the two Houses of Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are
below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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44. With reference to the representation in Rajya 47. In the context of economics, ‘Soft landing’ is:
Sabha, consider the following statements: (a) a cyclical slowdown in the rate of
deflation that avoids hyperinflation.
1. Currently, the Rajya Sabha has 250
(b) a stage between the expansion and the
members.
peak stage of an economic cycle.
2. All union territories of India are (c) a marked economic slowdown or
represented in the Rajya Sabha. downturn following a period of rapid
3. Among the union territories, Jammu and growth.

Kashmir has the highest number of Rajya (d) a cyclical slowdown in economic growth
that avoids recession.
Sabha seats.
Which of the statements given above is/are
48. Consider the following statements with
correct? reference to the aerosols:
(a) 3 only 1. Compared to Green House Gases
(b) 1 and 2 only (GHGs), aerosols are short-lived and
persist in the atmosphere only for a few
(c) 1 and 3 only
weeks.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Aerosols serve as cloud condensation
nuclei resulting in high incidence of
45. The Coriolis force impacts which of the rainfall.
following things on earth? 3. Aerosols in the lower atmosphere can

1. Military Snipers modify the size of cloud particles

affecting Earth's energy budget.
2. Flight navigation
Which of the statements given above are
3. Trade winds
correct?
4. Cyclones (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) 2 and 3 only
below. (c) 1 and 3 only

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

(b) 3 and 4 only

49. Consider the following pairs:
(c) 2 and 4 only
Tribe Characteristic
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. Hausas : Settled cultivators
2. Eskimos : Live in compact igloos
46. In the context of biodiversity, Great Knot, 3. Zulus : Speak Bantu language
How many pairs given above are correctly
Indian Skimmer, Wilson’s Storm Petrel are
matched?
(a) birds
(a) None of the pairs
(b) fish (b) Only one pair
(c) turtles (c) Only two pairs
(d) butterflies (d) All three pairs
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50. Consider the following statements with 53. In the context of evolution of science and
respect to Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan: technology during medieval India, Yantraja
1. It aims to strengthen Panchayati Raj is a/an
Institutions with an emphasis on (a) astronomical instrument
Aspirational Districts. (b) hydraulic wheel to draw water

2. It is a central sector scheme. (c) type of lock

3. The scheme is implemented by the (d) coin-making device

Ministry of Rural Development.

Which of the statements given above is/are 54. Consider the following statements regarding
the black soils:
correct?
1. They are poor in fertility due to their
(a) 1 and 2 only
calcareous content.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. They constitute less than 10% of global
(c) 1, 2 and 3
soils.
(d) 1 only
3. Their black colour is a result of the
accumulation of organic matter through
51. The Digital Market Act and the Digital
melanization process.
Services Act, sometimes seen in news, are
Which of the statements given above is/are
related to which of the following?
correct?
(a) European Union laws for safer digital
(a) 1 only
space
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) G20 agreement on global digital
(c) 2 and 3 only
companies
(d) 3 only
(c) OECD laws to tackle cyber crimes
(d) 5G related laws by ASEAN 55. Consider the following statements regarding
Influenza viruses:
52. ‘Nai Chetna-Pahal Badlav Ki’ campaign is a: 1. They have a double-stranded segmented
(a) new scheme to increase women's DNA genome.
employment in the armed forces by the 2. It is transmitted primarily by droplets or
Ministry of Defence. respiratory secretions of infected persons.
(b) new scheme to provide collateral-free 3. Influenza D viruses primarily affect cattle
finance to self-help groups by the and are not known to infect or cause
Ministry of Finance. illness in people.
(c) new community-led national campaign Which of the statements given above is/are
by the Ministry of Rural Development, correct?
against gender-based discrimination. (a) 1 only

(d) new educational initiative by the Ministry (b) 2 only

of Education to increase literacy rates in (c) 2 and 3 only

older women. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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56. Consider the following statements: 59. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Tax elasticity refers to the responsiveness the Intergovernmental Science-Policy
of tax revenue growth to changes in the Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem
GDP of an economy. Services (IPBES):
1. The United Nations Environment
2. Tax buoyancy refers to changes in tax
Programme (UNEP) provides secretariat
revenue in response to changes in tax
services to IPBES.
rates.
2. The Economics of Ecosystems and
Which of the statements given above is/are Biodiversity (TEEB) was conceptualized
correct? by IPBES.
(a) 1 only 3. India is a member of IPBES.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
57. Which of the following were advocated by
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the Nehru Report of 1928?
1. Universal adult suffrage
60. With reference to 5G communications,
2. Equal rights for women
consider the following statements:
3. Freedom to form unions 1. It can operate in all three band spectrums.
Select the correct answer using the code given 2. It places special emphasis on low latency
below. and energy efficiency.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. 5G cell tower coverage is less extensive
(b) 2 and 3 only than 4G.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
58. Consider the following statements with
(c) 1 and 3 only
regard to the Finance Commission mentioned
(d) 1, 2 and 3
under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution:
1. It is mandatory for the Parliament to set 61. Which of the following statements is correct
up a finance commission at the expiry of regarding Forked Fanwort, a plant species,
every fifth year. often mentioned in the news?
2. It should consist of a chairman and not (a) It is a plant species endemic to the
more than three other members. Western Ghats and Andaman & Nicobar
3. Qualifications of the members of the islands.
(b) It is an aquatic plant which has resurfaced
Commission are determined by the
in India after more than 1000 years.
Parliament.
(c) It is one of the rare species of frog found
Which of the statements given above is/are
on the Nicobar island, which is currently
correct? threatened by habitat loss.
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) It is a submerged perennial aquatic plant
(b) 1 and 3 only that grows in stagnant to slow flowing
(c) 2 and 3 only fresh water and invades the area where it
(d) 3 only grows.
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62. He was sent by the Persian ruler as an 65. Consider the following statements with
emissary to Vijayanagar. He wrote his travels
regard to the Suhrawardi Silsilah:
in the Matla-us-Sadain wa Majma-ul-
Bahrain, or The Rise of Two Auspicious 1. In India, it was established by Sheikh
Constellations and the Confluence of Two
Bahauddin Zakariya.
Oceans.
Which of the following travellers has been 2. Suhrawardis maintained close contact
described by the passage given above?
with the state.
(a) Ibn Battuta
(b) Abdur Razzak Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Ferishta
correct?
(d) Al-Biruni
(a) 1 only
63. This Gupta ruler conquered places and
(b) 2 only
unified a greater part of India under him. His
prestige and influence were so huge that the (c) Both 1 and 2
ruler of Sri Lanka Meghavarman, sent a
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
missionary seeking his permission to build a
Buddhist monastery at Gaya. His military
greats are mentioned in the accounts of his
66. With reference to plant and animal
court poet Harisena.
Which of the ruler is being described in the biodiversity, consider the following
passage given above?
statements:
(a) Samudragupta
(b) Chandragupta II 1. More than 50 percent of all the species
(c) Skandagupta
recorded are plants.
(d) Chandragupta 1
2. Among animals, insects make up more
64. Arrange the following electoral reforms in
than 70 percent of the total species.
India in chronological order.
1. Supply of electoral rolls free of cost 3. The number of fungi species in the world
2. Provision made to facilitate the use of
is more than the combined total of the
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in
elections species of fishes and mammals.
3. Restrictions imposed on exit polls
Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Provision made to facilitate voting
through postal ballot correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only
below.
(a) 1-2-3-4 (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2-1-4-3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2-4-1-3
(d) 1-2-4-3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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67. With reference to coins in ancient India, 69. The Tropic of Cancer passes through this
which of the following statements are landlocked Indian state. Reang, Chakma, and
Jamatia are some of the major tribes found in
correct?
the state. The Thrishna Wildlife sanctuary is
1. The Saka coins of the Western situated in this state which hosts the Indian
Kshatrapas are one of the earliest dated subcontinent’s only ape species, the Hoolock
coins. Gibbon.
Which of the following states is best
2. Indo-Greeks were the first to issue gold
described in the passage given above?
coins in India.
(a) Madhya Pradesh
3. Lord Shiva and Buddha were portrayed (b) Manipur
on the coins of Kushana rulers. (c) Tripura
(d) Mizoram
4. Gupta rulers prohibited the use of gold
coins to protect the empire from
70. Consider the following statements with
economic decline. regard to the Anthrax disease:
Select the correct answer using the code given 1. Anthrax is a zoonotic disease.
2. It is caused by fungi.
below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

68. Consider the following statements with 71. With reference to the Indian Constitution,
respect to Harappan Script: consider the following statements with

1. Unlike the Egyptians and reference to the minister of tribal welfare of a

state:
Mesopotamians, the Harappans wrote
1. There is a provision in the Indian
long inscriptions. Constitution regarding the appointment
2. Most inscriptions were recorded on seals of a minister in charge of the tribal
and contain only a few words. welfare of a state.
2. All the states that have areas either under
3. It is not alphabetical but largely
the fifth schedule or sixth schedule are
pictographic. required to have a minister of tribal
Which of the statements given above is/are welfare.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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72. Which of the following statements is not 75. In the context of the food processing industry,
consider the following statements about the
correct regarding Additional Tier-1 (AT1)
Individual Quick Freezing Technique (IQF):
bonds? 1. Due to quick freezing, the original texture
(a) AT1 bonds are unsecured bonds issued and flavour of the food are maintained.
2. It does not allow large ice crystals to form
by banks.
in vegetable cells.
(b) These bonds are typically used by banks Which of the statements given above is/are
to bolster their tier-1 capital. correct?
(a) 1 only
(c) AT1 bonds, like other bonds, pay regular
(b) 2 only
interest to investors. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) AT1 bonds are less riskier than vanilla (d) Neither 1 nor 2

corporate bonds.
76. With reference to the recently notified Green
Energy Open Access Rules, 2022, consider
73. Consider the following statements with the following statements:
1. The rules aim to incentivize the
regard to Chalukyan architecture:
consumers to use green power by
1. Huccimalligudi temple at Aihole is providing them green certificates for
rectangular in shape. using green power.
2. These rules were notified by the Ministry
2. The largest cave temple built by
of New & Renewable Energy.
Mangalesa is dedicated to Vishnu. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Virupaksha temple has a Kannada correct?
(a) 1 only
inscription eulogizing the architect.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) 1 and 3 only

77. The RBI is concerned about slow deposit
(b) 2 and 3 only growth vis-a-vis credit growth. In this
(c) 2 only context, which of the following is/are the
possible reason(s) for slow deposit growth
(d) 1, 2 and 3
vis-a-vis credit growth?
1. High inflation in the economy
2. Increase in deposit rates by the banks
74. Recently country's first green Hydrogen
3. Higher returns on investments in capital
Mobility project has been decided to set up in market instruments
which of the following states/UTs? Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) Gujarat
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Ladakh (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Chandigarh (c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) Mizoram
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78. In the context of ecosystems in India, 80. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Animal Welfare Board of
consider the following statements regarding
India (AWBI):
Banni grasslands:
1. It is a statutory body established under the
1. They are located in Annamalai hills. Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act,
1960 (PCA Act).
2. They are the habitat of stump-tailed
2. Its advice is binding on the Central and
macaques.
the state governments.
3. They are affected by the ingress of 3. It is headquartered in New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Prosopis Juliflora, a harmful exotic tree
correct?
species.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only 81. Consider the following:

1. Blood tests
(c) 3 only
2. Pottery
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. Washing Machines
Which of the above uses centrifugal force to
function?
79. Recently, a sudden change in the colour and
(a) 1 and 2 only
smell of the crater lake Kuk caused anxiety
(b) 1 and 3 only
and panic among the local residents. It has (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only
been observed that lakes of this region emit

lethal amounts of gases, such as carbon

82. Consider the following statements regarding
dioxide, from the Earth’s mantle. These gases the first Anglo-Sikh War:
1. The immediate trigger for the war was
have been accumulating at the bottom of the
Sikh army crossing the river Sutlej.
lakes of this region for centuries and cause
2. The war ended with the Treaty of
fatalities. Gandamak.
3. Henry Hardinge was the Governor
The above passage refers to lakes of which of
General at the time of the war.
the following countries?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) United States correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) Cameroon
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Russia
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Turkey (d) 1, 2 and 3
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83. Fungi possess the biochemical and ecological 86. Consider the following statements regarding
capacity to degrade environmental organic the different forms of puppetry in India:
chemicals and as such are used in 1. The string puppets of Karnataka are
bioremediation. In this context, which of the called Tholu Bommalata.
following fungi species is/are used in 2. The Ravanachhaya puppets of Odisha are
bioremediation? in one piece and have no joints.
1. Pleurotus 3. The traditional rod puppet of Bihar is
2. Aspergillus known as Putul Nach.
3. Trichoderma Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given correct?
below. (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
87. Which of the following statements is/are
84. In the context of astronomy, which of the correct with reference to the Chief Justice of
following statements best describes the term India?
“Oort Cloud”? 1. He is the patron-in-chief of the National
(a) It is the region of icy bodies between Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
Mars and Jupiter. 2. He can use veto power as a member of the
(b) It is the vivid clouds in Neptune's collegium in case of a difference of
atmosphere. opinion.
(c) It is the most distant region of our solar 3. He can be removed by the Parliament of
system consisting of icy pieces of space India on the grounds of proven
debris. misbehavior and incapacity.
(d) It is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space Select the correct answer using the code given
which can cause the birth of stars. below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
85. With reference to the Indian Councils Act of (b) 1 only
1909, consider the following statements: (c) 1, 2 and 3
1. It retained an official majority in the (d) 2 and 3 only
Central Legislative Council.
2. It provided for the association of Indians 88. Which of the following statements is not
with the executive councils of the correct regarding Montreal Protocol?
Viceroy and Governors. (a) It is a non-binding multilateral agreement
3. It provided for the separate representation that regulates the production and use of
of chambers of commerce, universities, ozone depleting substances.
and zamindars. (b) Under this protocol, both the developing
Which of the statements given above is/are and developed countries have equal but
correct? differentiated responsibilities.
(a) 1 only (c) The Protocol promotes technology
(b) 1 and 2 only transfer to developing countries.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) The Protocol has achieved universal
(d) 1, 2 and 3 ratification.
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89. Consider the following statements regarding 92. Which of the following best describes the
UNSC 1267 Committee: phenomenon of ‘Avulsions’ in the river
1. It allows a UN member state to propose course?

adding the name of a terrorist or terror (a) A feature formed by streams flowing

group to a consolidated list, maintained from higher levels breaks into foot slope
plains.
by the Committee.
(b) Natural diversion of the headwaters of
2. It was set up after the 9/11 twin towers
one stream into the channel of another.
attack on the USA.
(c) The rapid abandonment of a river channel
Which of the statements given above is/are
and the formation of a new river channel.
correct?
(d) An erosion process resulting from
(a) 1 only
lowering of the base level of the river.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 93. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 follow-on-public offer (FPO) and initial
public offer (IPO):
90. The terms ‘ChatGPT, DALL-E and LaMDA’ 1. Unlike in an IPO, the company that
sometimes mentioned in the news recently releases an FPO is already listed on a
are related to stock exchange.

(a) Artificial Intelligence 2. Generally, investing in an IPO is

(b) Crypto-currency considered less risky than investing in an

FPO.
(c) Nano-satellites
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Payment Gateways
correct?
(a) 1 only
91. Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 only
reference to the Contingency Fund of India:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. As per the Constitution of India, the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
President of India is authorized to
establish a Contingency Fund of India. 94. Which of the following best describes the
2. The fund is in the nature of an imprest (a word 'Chillai Kalan'?
fixed fund for a specific purpose) (a) Diurnal temperature variation in the
account. region of Thar desert.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Spell of cold wave in the region of
correct? Kashmir.

(a) 1 only (c) Sharp decrease in humidity in the region

(b) 2 only of Jharkhand.

(d) Local name of winter rainfall in Punjab
(c) Both 1 and 2
plains.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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95. Which of the following reasonable 98. UNFCCC termed three critical problems
restrictions on the Right to Freedom of faced by Earth as " Triple Planetary Crisis ".
Residence (Article 19) has/have been These problems are:
explicitly mentioned in the Indian (a) Climate Change, Sea level rise, Land
Constitution? degradation
(b) Pollution, Land degradation, Sea level
1. Security of the state
rise
2. Sovereignty and integrity of India
(c) Climate change, Pollution, Biodiversity
3. Morality
loss
4. The protection of the interests of any (d) Pollution, Biodiversity loss, Land
scheduled tribes degradation
Select the correct answer using the code given
below. 99. He was born into a family of industrialists. He
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only shifted to the University of Cambridge,
(b) 1 and 4 only England after college. He was appointed
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission
(d) 4 only of India. He laid the foundations for the
indigenous development of nuclear
technology for defence purposes. He was
96. Recently over 200 prehistoric paintings were
awarded two of India’s highest honours, the
identified at a cave in the forest area of Bargur
Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan.
hills. This cave is located in which of the
Who among the following is being described
following states? in the above-given passage?
(a) Andhra Pradesh (a) Homi J Bhabha
(b) Karnataka (b) Vikram A Sarabhai
(c) Kerala (c) C.V. Raman
(d) Tamil Nadu (d) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

97. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India released 100. 18th century India saw the rise of literary
its report on state government budgets for works in regional languages. In this context,
2022-23. In this context, consider the consider the following pairs:
Poets Composed in the
following statements:
language of
1. The debt-to-GDP ratio of states remains
1. Warris Shah : Sindhi
high over 40 percent.
2. Shah Abdul Latif : Urdu
2. The fiscal health of the states has
3. Tayumanavar : Kannada
improved with a decline in the gross
4. Kanchan : Malayalam
fiscal deficit.
Nambiar
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correct?
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 and 2 only

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