November 2024

(Part-II)
Current
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MCQ
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Practice Question
1. Consider the following: 3. CBDCs are exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat
1. Ramman currency.
2. Mudiyettu Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Sankirtana (a) 1 and 2 only
4. Kumbh Mela (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the above have been recognised under UNESCO’s (c) 1 only
list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
6. Consider the following statements regarding NewSpace
(b) 1 and 3 only
India Limited (NSIL):
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. NSIL is the arm of ISRO that promotes the commercial
(d) All of the above use of Indian space programme products and services.
2. Consider the following statements: 2. It is registered under the Companies Act, 2013 as a
wholly owned Government of India PSU.
1. The event horizon is the core of a black hole, marking
the point where the escape velocity is equal to the Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
speed of light. (a) 1 only
2. A stellar black hole is formed when the core of a very (b) 2 only
massive star undergoes a catastrophic collapse at the (c) Both 1 and 2
end of its life cycle. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only 7. Consider the following statements regarding Tropical
rainforests:
(b) 2 Only
1. Tropical rainforests are mostly found near the equator
(c) Both 1 and 2
and experience high temperatures (above 22°C) and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 heavy rainfall (over 2000mm annually) throughout the
year.
3. The Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) sometimes seen
in news is related to which of the following? 2. Mesophytic plants are prevalent in these tropical
rainforests.
(a) Water conservation methods in agriculture
3. The Congo basin is the world’s largest tropical forest.
(b) Regulation of GMO crops
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
(c) Certification of organic products
(a) 2 only
(d) Promotion of chemical fertilizers in farming
(b) 3 only
4. Consider the following statements: (c) 1 only
1. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) (d) Both 1 and 3
is headed by the Union Home Minister and operates
under the Ministry of Home Affairs. 8. Regarding Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla (GGTP) Tiger
2. The Cabinet Committee on Management of Natural Reserve, consider the following statements:
Calamities (CCMNC) coordinates disaster response 1. It is located in Gujarat and has been recently notified
during emergencies, prepares the National Plan for as the country’s 100th tiger reserve.
Disaster Management based on national policies, and 2. It is the largest tiger reserve in India followed by
monitors the implementation of NDMA guidelines. Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh) and Manas
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (Assam).
(a) 1 Only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(b) 2 Only (a) 1 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 Only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. With reference to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs),
consider the following statements: 9. Recently the State of the World’s Children 2024 (SOWC
1. Despite both CBCD and cryptocurrencies being digital 2024) Report, was released by which of the following?
currencies, CBDCs are comparatively more stable. (a) Child Rights International Network (CRIN)
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced the Digital (b) United Nations International Children’s Emergency
Rupee (e₹) in 2022 as India’s CBDC. Fund (UNICEF)
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(c) World Health Organisation (WHO) (a) 1 and 2 only

(d) None of the above (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
10. Consider the following pairs:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Important Tribes Habitation
1. Maori Tribe South Sudan 14. With reference to the United Nations Tourism Rural
2. Sentinelese tribe Andaman Islands (India) Development Program (UNTRDP), consider the following
3. Gundjeihmi and Bininj Australia statements:
tribes 1. UNTRDP aims to promote sustainable development
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? and counter rural depopulation through tourism.
(a) Only one pair 2. The program evaluates participating villages based on
(b) Only two pairs nine key areas, including cultural resources, social
sustainability, and tourism infrastructure.
(c) All three pairs
3. Dhudmaras village (Chhattisgarh) has been selected
(d) None of the pairs
under the Best Tourism Village Upgrade Programme,
11. Regarding the International Energy Agency (IEA), consider an initiative of the UN World Tourism Organisation
the following statements: (UNWTO).
1. The IEA is an autonomous agency that works under the Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
framework of the United Nations (UN). (a) 1 and 2 only
2. A candidate country to the IEA must be a member (b) 1 and 3 only
country of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation (c) 2 and 3 only
and Development (OECD). (d) 1, 2, and 3
3. World Energy Outlook Report is a flagship publication
of the IEA. 15. With reference to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), consider
How many of the above statements are correct? the following statements:
(a) Only one 1. The CPI focuses on both the general price level of goods
(b) Only two & services and addresses income distribution or wealth
inequality.
(c) All three
2. CPI is also used to index dearness allowances to
(d) None
employees.
12. With reference to the functions of Finance Commission, Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
1. It advises on the allocation of the net tax proceeds to (b) 2 only
be shared between the Union and States. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. It suggests the principles for grants-in-aid from the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consolidated Fund of India to the States.
3. It recommends measures to augment the Consolidated 16. Regarding Guru Nanak, consider the following statements:
Fund of a State to supplement the resources of 1. He was the first of the 10 Sikh gurus.
Panchayats and Municipalities. 2. His birth anniversary is celebrated as the Prakash Parv.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 3. He was a proponent of the Nirguna School of the Bhakti
(a) Only one movement and was influenced by Kabir Das.
(b) Only two How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Only three (a) Only One
(d) None (b) Only Two
(c) All Three
13. Consider the following statements about the Andaman and
(d) None
Nicobar Islands (ANI):
1. The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman 17. Regarding the Bodoland Territorial Region (BRT), consider
Islands from the Nicobar Islands. the following statements:
2. Indira Point, located on Great Nicobar Island, is the 1. Bodoland Territorial Region is an autonomous region
southernmost tip of India. in Assam consisting of four districts namely Kokrajhar,
3. Nicobarese tribe from ANI are listed as Particularly Chirang, Baksa, and Udalguri.
Vulnerable Tribal Groups. 2. It is administered by an elected body known as the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Bodoland Territorial Council.
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Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 2. All villages in India have achieved Open Defecation Free
(a) 1 Only (ODF) Plus (+) status under Swachh Bharat Mission
(b) 2 Only (SBM) Grameen.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
18. Consider the following statements about the Barak River
(c) Both 1 and 2
system:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Barak River originates in the Manipur hills in the
Senapati district and flows into Bangladesh, where it
22. Consider the following statements:
is known as the Surma and Kushiyara.
1. The Employees’ Pension Scheme ensures pension
2. The Barak sub-basin drain area primarily spans over benefits for employees in the organized sector upon
India, Bangladesh and Bhutan.
retirement at the age of 58 years.
3. Laterite and red and yellow soils are predominant in
2. The Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI)
the Barak sub-basin.
scheme provides life insurance coverage to employees
4. The Barak River flows through the plains and hilly areas, of establishments covered under Employees’ State
with the plains being densely populated and extensively
Insurance Act, 1948.
cultivated.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 Only
(b) 1, 3, and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

19. Consider the following statements regarding the State 23. Consider the following statements:
Finance Commission: 1. A civil servant entering into a contract in their official
1. It recommends to the state finance ministry the capacity is not personally liable for the contract.
principles for determining which taxes and duties 2. Parliament can establish All-India Services through a
should be assigned to Panchayats in the state. two-thirds majority resolution passed from the Lok
2. Its constitution after every five years to review the Sabha.
financial position of the panchayats is discretionary Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
provision under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment (a) 1 Only
Act, 1992. (b) 2 Only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 Only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 24. Consider the following statements related to Food Safety
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 and Standards Authority of India:
1. It is an autonomous statutory body.
20. Consider the following statements:
2. It consolidates food-related laws like the Prevention of
1. National CSR Data Portal is an initiative by the Ministry
Food Adulteration Act 1954 and the Fruit and Meat
of Finance to track Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)
Food Products Orders.
spending across the country.
3. It operates under the Ministry of Food Processing
2. Companies must spend 2% of their average net profit
Industries.
over the last three years on Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) even with losses in two years, if How many of the above statements is/are correct?
the average is positive. (a) Only one
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Only two
(a) 1 Only (c) All three
(b) 2 Only (d) None
(c) Both 1 and 2
25. Consider the following features:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is called the “Giant of Africa” and is the most
21. Consider the following statements: populous country in Africa.
1. World Toilet Day is a United Nations initiative as part 2. It is located in West Africa and opens in the Atlantic
of Sustainable Development Goal-9. Ocean.
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3. It is bordered by Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin Which of the following protected areas is best defined by
Which of the following countries is best described by the above features?
above characteristics? (a) Similipal Tiger Reserve
(a) Democratic Republic of the Congo (b) Kanha Tiger Reserve
(b) Ethiopia (c) Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
(c) Nigeria (d) Panna Tiger Reserve
(d) Ghana 30. ‘Back to basics’ and ‘March to Future’ approach, recently
in news, is related to?
26. With reference to aphantasia, consider the following
(a) Tackling food security challenges
statements:
(b) Promoting digital transformation in rural areas
1. It is a condition where individuals are unable to
visualize images in their minds. (c) Advancing space exploration through traditional and
modern technologies
2. The term “aphantasia” was coined in 2015 by
(d) Reforming the Education System
neurologist Adam Zeman.
3. Individuals with hyperphantasia, can experience mental 31. With reference to the Indian tea industry, consider the
images with exceptional vividness. following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. The Tea Board of India was established under the Tea
(a) 1 only Act, 1953 as a statutory body under the Ministry of
(b) 1 and 3 only Commerce.
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. India is the largest exporter of tea globally, accounting
for 10% of global tea exports.
(d) 1, 2, and 3
3. Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri teas are recognized for
27. Consider the following statements: their global prominence.
1. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
characterized by the production of abnormally shaped (a) 1 and 2 only
white blood cells. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. The National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (c) 1 and 3 only
aims to eliminate sickle cell disease as a public health (d) 1, 2 and 3
problem in India by 2047.
32. Skewflation, sometimes in the news, refers to which of the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
following economic phenomena?
(a) 1 only
(a) A divergence in inflation rates between rural and urban
(b) 2 only areas.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Certain sectors experiencing inflation, others remain
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 stable or encounter deflation.
(c) Persistent inflation concentrated only in essential
28. Consider the following statements: commodities, disregarding other sectors.
1. International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP) at (d) An economic scenario where inflation impacts only
Galathea Bay has been proposed as the 13th Major goods traded in international markets.
port of India.
2. The Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific 33. Consider the following statements related to Gene Editing:
(MAITRI) between India and US aims to help regional 1. It allows for the addition, deletion, or modification of
partners utilize tools from the Indo-Pacific Maritime specific DNA sequences.
Domain Awareness (IPMDA). 2. Zinc Finger Nucleases and TALENs are widely used
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? techniques in gene editing.
(a) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) 2 only
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
29. Consider the following features:
34. Consider the following statements:
1. It is nestled in the Chota Nagpur plateau.
1. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aims to
2. It is the third-largest tiger reserve in India achieve a reduction of up to 40% in Particulate Matter
3. It maintains ecological connectivity with nearby tiger 10 (PM 10) concentrations or meet the National
reserves such as Sanjay Dubri and Palamau. Ambient Air Quality Standards by 2025-26.
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2. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set 38. Consider the following statements about the Ottawa
by the Ministry of Environment to ensure uniform air Convention 1997:
quality across India, with 12 health-based parameters 1. The Ottawa Convention, also known as the Anti-
for standardized monitoring and data analysis. Personnel Mine Ban Treaty, is an international
3. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculates agreement that prohibits the use, production,
the AQI based on eight pollutants. stockpiling, and transfer of cluster munitions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. The US, Russia, and India are not parties to the Ottawa
(a) 1 only Convention.
(b) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
35. Consider the following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Allotropy refers to the existence of a chemical element
in two or more forms, differing either in the arrangement 39. Consider the following statements about Over-The-Top
of atoms within crystalline solids or in the number of (OTT) platforms:
atoms contained in their molecules. 1. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
2. Graphite has hexagonal layers of carbon atoms bonded is responsible for regulating the OTT platforms in India.
to three others, while diamond has a 3D structure with 2. The Central Government introduced the Information
each carbon bonded to four others. Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, to regulate OTT platforms.
(a) 1 Only Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(b) 2 Only (a) 1 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 Only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
36. Regarding Carbon Credits, consider the following
statements: 40. Consider the following statements regarding the Guided
1. They refer to carbon emissions reductions or removals, Pinaka Weapon System:
measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent 1. It is a multi-barrel rocket launcher designed by the
(tCO2e). DRDO’s Armament Research and Development
2. Carbon credits represent the “offset” for one ton of Establishment (ARDE).
carbon dioxide or the equivalent of other greenhouse 2. It is renowned for its mobility, with the upgraded
gasses. version attaining ranges of 120 km and 300 km.
3. These credits are generated by projects that absorb or Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
reduce carbon emissions and are certified by (a) 1 Only
international bodies. (b) 2 Only
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Only One (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Only Two
41. Wood Wide Web, recently in the news, is related to which
(c) All Three
of the following?
(d) None
(a) A global initiative for reforestation to combat climate
37. Consider the following: change.
1. It is India’s largest saline wetland. (b) A symbiotic network of mycorrhizal fungi connecting
plant roots underground.
2. It is located in the Nagaur and Jaipur districts of
Rajasthan, bordered by the Aravalli hills. (c) A digital communication system used by forestry
researchers for real-time data sharing.
3. It was designated a Ramsar site in 1990 due to its
ecological significance. (d) A technological platform for monitoring forest health
using satellite data.
Which of the following lakes best matches the above
description? 42. Consider the following statements related to Human
(a) Chilika Lake Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):
(b) Sambhar Lake 1. It primarily targets and damages CD4 immune cells.
(c) Loktak Lake 2. It primarily spread through the exchange of bodily
(d) Pulicat Lake fluids.
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3. It can be managed using antiretroviral therapy. (a) UN Women

How many of the above statements is/are correct? (b) World Bank
(a) Only one (c) OECD
(b) Only two (d) None of the above
(c) All three
47. Consider the following statements about the National Cadet
(d) None Corps (NCC):
1. The NCC was established in 1948 under the NCC Act
43. Consider the following statements related to Megalithic
of 1948, based on the recommendations of the H. N.
Sites in India:
Kunzru Committee (1946).
1. The main concentration of megalithic culture is in the
2. The primary objective of the NCC is to prepare cadets
Northeast Region.
for direct recruitment into the Armed Forces.
2. Rock paintings found at megalithic sites depict scenes
3. The NCC is headed by a Director General, who is an
of hunting, cattle raids, and group dancing.
officer of the rank of Lieutenant General.
3. Junapani in Vidarbha and Adichanallur in Tamil Nadu Which of the above statements is/are correct?
are key megalithic sites. (a) 1 only
How many of the above statements is/are correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) Only one (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) All three
(d) None 48. Consider the following statements about Guru Tegh
Bahadur:
44. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Soil 1. Guru Tegh Bahadur ascended as the 9th Sikh Guru in
Conference (GSC) 2024: 1664, succeeding Guru Har Krishan.
1. It was organised by the Food and Agriculture 2. He established the city of Anandpur Sahib and
Organisation (FAO) under the ambit of United Nations contributed extensively to the Guru Granth Sahib.
Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). 3. He opposed forced conversions during Aurangzeb’s
2. The event aimed to foster a global dialogue on how reign and was executed for encouraging fearlessness
caring for soils can drive sustainability across various (nirbhau) and harmony (nirvair).
sectors. 4. The Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Amritsar marks the site
3. The conference highlights that more than 70% of soil of his execution.
in India is facing degradation from erosion. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
How many of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) Only one (b) 2 and 4 only
(b) Only two (c) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) All three (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(d) None 49. With reference to the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov
Experiment (MACE) telescope, consider the following
45. Consider the following statements regarding G20:
statements:
1. G20 nations account for over 95% of global GDP and 1. MACE is the highest imaging Cherenkov telescope,
about 60% of the world’s population. making it the largest of its kind in Asia and the second-
2. G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration, 2024 largest in the world.
advocates for progressive and effective taxation of the 2. It detects high-energy gamma rays directly from cosmic
super-rich. sources.
3. India is the first G20 country to have fulfilled the 3. The telescope is equipped with a light collector
commitments made under the Paris Agreement ahead consisting of 356 mirror panels in a honeycomb
of time. structure.
How many of the above statements is/are correct? 4. One of MACE’s objectives is to study dark matter
(a) Only one through the detection of gamma rays from weakly
(b) Only two interacting massive particles (WIMP) annihilation
events.
(c) All three
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) None
(a) 1, 3, and 4 only
46. Global Estimates of Intimate Partner/Family Member (b) 2 and 4 only
Femicides report was recently released by which of the (c) 1, 2, and 3 only
following: (d) 1 and 4 only
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50. With reference to the United Nations Convention on the 2. High Altitude Gamma Ray (HAGAR), is the first high-
Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): consider the following statements: altitude gamma-ray telescope array designed by
1. UNCLOS is often referred to as the “Constitution of the utilizing the atmospheric Cherenkov technique.
Oceans” and governs the rights and duties of nations Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
concerning the use of seas and oceans. (a) 1 only
2. It establishes five marine zones: Internal Waters, (b) 2 only
Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic (c) Both 1 and 2
Zone (EEZ), and High Seas. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. According to UNCLOS, the Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ) extends up to 24 nautical miles from a nation’s 54. With reference to the Voter verifiable paper audit trail
baseline. (VVPAT) , consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. When a vote is cast under the VVPAT system, a slip is
printed displaying the serial number, candidate’s name,
(a) 1 and 3 only
party name, and symbol.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. VVPATs were used for the first time alongside EVMs in
(c) 1 and 2 only a bye-election for an assembly constituency in
(d) 1, 2, and 3 Meghalaya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
51. With reference to Minke Whales, consider the following
(a) 1 only
statements:
(b) 2 only
1. Minke Whales are the smallest members of the rorqual
whale family and can grow up to a maximum length of (c) Both 1 and 2
10.7 meters. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The Common Minke Whale is listed as “Least Concern”
55. With reference to the ‘Cooperatives in India’, consider the
under the IUCN Red List, but it is included in Appendix
following statements:
I of CITES.
1. The 67 th Constitutional Amendment, 1990 gave
3. The Antarctic Minke Whale is classified as “Endangered” constitutional status and protection to cooperatives in
under the IUCN Red List. India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. The right to form cooperative societies is a fundamental
(a) 1 and 2 only right under Article 19 (1).
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. The UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025,
(c) 1 and 3 only centered on the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better
(d) 1, 2, and 3 World.
How many of the above statements are correct?
52. Consider the following statements regarding Bioplastics: (a) Only one
1. Bioplastics are always biodegradable and compostable, (b) Only two
unlike traditional plastics. (c) All three
2. Polylactic acids (PLAs) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (d) None
(PHAs) are common polymers used in the production
of bioplastics. 56. Consider the following statements:
3. The production of bioplastics can contribute to 1. The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance
reducing the carbon footprint by absorbing carbon (NCQG) seeks to increase funding for developing
dioxide (CO2). countries to USD 300 billion annually by 2035.
2. Countries such as the US, Germany, the UK, the UAE,
4. Bioplastics are unsuitable for applications like medical
and India have endorsed the COP29 Declaration aimed
supplies due to their lack of durability.
at reducing methane emissions from organic waste.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
53. With reference to the telescope projects of India, consider 57. Consider the following statements:
the following statements: 1. Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is a WHO-supported
1. The IOA, the second highest observatory in the world, organization, primarily funded by Unitaid, with the goal
features several telescopes, including the Himalayan of enhancing access to life-saving medicines for low-
Chandra Telescope (HCT). and middle-income countries.
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2. WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control 62. Consider the following statements:
of Noncommunicable Diseases (2013-2020) aims to 1. Leucism is a genetic condition that results in a lack of
reduce NCD mortality by 25% by 2025. pigmentation in skin cells.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. Albinism is caused by mutations in melanin-producing
(a) 1 only genes, resulting in a lack of pigmentation in the skin,
(b) 2 only hair, and eyes.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
58. Consider the following statements about bacteria:
1. Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic autotrophs with (c) Both 1 and 2
chlorophyll, existing as unicellular, colonial, or (d) Neither 1 nor 2
filamentous forms in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial
environments. 63. Consider the following statements:
1. Static cloud seeding involves spraying fine particles of
2. Lactobacillus is a heterotrophic bacteria that feeds on
lactose (milk sugar) to convert milk into curd. hygroscopic materials, like salts, into warm clouds using
flares or explosives.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 2. Hygroscopic cloud seeding involves introducing ice
nuclei, like silver iodide or dry ice, into cold clouds with
(b) 2 only
supercooled liquid water droplets.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
59. Consider the following characteristics: (b) 2 only
1. Lives only in freshwater. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Essentially blind and hunts using echolocation. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Cannot breathe underwater.
4. Known as “Sussu” due to the sound it makes while 64. Consider the following statements related to Comptroller
breathing. and Auditor General of India (CAG):
Which aquatic species is best described by the above 1. CAG is appointed by the President of India by a warrant
characteristics? under his hand and seal.
(a) Dugong 2. CAG is ineligible for any further office under the
(b) Sea Turtle Government of India or any state after leaving office.
(c) River Dolphin 3. The Minister of Finance can represent the CAG in
(d) Manatee Parliament.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
60. Divyavandana, Pratityasamutpada and Dipavansa, is (a) Only one
associated with which of the following?
(b) Only two
(a) Jainism
(c) All three
(b) Buddhism
(d) None
(c) Hinduism
(d) Sikhism 65. Consider the following characteristics:
1. They were first classified in 1836 as Ophiophagus
61. With reference to the Nataraja Statue consider the
hannah.
following statements:
1. The iconic and globally renowned form developed 2. It is the only snake that builds and guards a nest until
during the Chola dynasty’s rule, reflecting their artistic the eggs hatch.
and cultural achievements. 3. Its venom is used in developing pain relievers like
2. Ananda Tandava (Dance of Bliss) symbolizes the eternal Cobroxin.
rhythm of the universe. Which of the following snake species is best described by
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? above characteristics?
(a) 1 only (a) Russell’s Viper
(b) 2 only (b) Reticulated Python
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) King Cobra
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Black Mamba
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66. Regarding the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) 2. Design should not have been publicly disclosed in India
scheme, consider the following statements: or abroad.
1. It has recently been approved by the Union Cabinet 3. Protection lasts for at least 10 years under the TRIPS
for three years to provide nationwide access to Agreement.
scholarly research articles and journals. How many of the above statements is/are correct?
2. It will be coordinated by the Information and Library (a) Only one
Network (INFLIBNET), which is an autonomous inter- (b) Only two
university center under the NITI Aayog.
(c) All three
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) None
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 71. The Sami community, recently in the news, is indigenous
(c) Both 1 and 2 to which of the following countries?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) India
(b) Norway
67. Consider the following statements:
(c) Afghanistan
1. The India Employment Report 2024 released by the
(d) China
Ministry of Labour and Employment, is based on data
from the National Sample Surveys and Periodic Labour 72. Consider the following statements:
Force Surveys.
1. In 1973, based on the Bhuria Committee (1960-61),
2. The Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) were created as a
and Rural Labourers, released by the Labour Bureau, separate category.
is based on the base year 1986-87.
2. The criteria for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Groups (PVTGs) include pre-agricultural technology,
(a) 1 only low literacy levels, economic backwardness, and a
(b) 2 only declining or stagnant population.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
68. Consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. The Committee on the Functions of the Constituent
Assembly was chaired by G.V. Mavalankar. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The Constitution was handwritten by Prem Behari 73. Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) plateau sometimes seen in news is
Narain Raizada in calligraphy, with its pages decorated situated between:
by Nandalal Bose. (a) Shyok River and Karakoram Pass
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Pangong Lake and Siachen Glacier
(a) 1 only
(c) Galwan Valley and Aksai Chin
(b) 2 only
(d) Sela Pass and Namcha Barwa
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 74. Consider the following pairs:
State Dance Form
69. Consider the following provisions:
1. Added Socialist, secular and integrity in the Preamble. Himachal Pradesh Charba
2. Made the president bound by the advice of the cabinet. Kerala Jawara
3. Raised the tenure of Lok Sabha and state legislative Madhya Pradesh Kummi
assemblies from 5 to 6 years. Mizoram Cheraw
How many of the above provisions were added to the How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976? (a) Only one
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Only two (c) Only three
(c) All three (d) All four
(d) None
75. With reference to Samos Island, recently in the news,
70. Consider the following statements related to protection consider the following statements:
provisions under Design Act, 2000: 1. It is located in Eastern Aegean Sea.
1. Protection applies to the appearance of an article as 2. It is home to the ancient Temple of Heraion, a UNESCO
well its functional aspects. Heritage Site.
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3. It is the birthplace of the ancient Greek mathematician 1. Jordan

Pythagoras. 2. Egypt
How many of the above statements is/are correct? 3. Saudi Arabia
(a) Only one 4. Eritrea
(b) Only two 5. Djibouti
(c) All three Select the correct option from the codes given below:
(d) None (a) 1, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
76. With reference to the regulation of prisons in India, consider
the following statements: (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
1. Article 39A ensures free legal aid to ensure justice for (d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
those unable to afford legal representation.
80. Consider the following statements regarding the 73rd
2. The Prisons Act, 1894, governs prisoner identification
Constitutional Amendment Act,1992:
and the collection of biometric data.
1. The act mandates the reservation of at least half of the
3. The Supreme Court in D.K. Basu vs. State of West Bengal total seats for women, including those reserved for SCs
(1997), mandated strict protocols for arrest and and STs, in local bodies.
detention.
2. Not less than one-third of the total number of offices
How many of the above statements is/are correct? of chairpersons in the panchayats at each level shall
(a) Only One be reserved for women.
(b) Only Two Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) All Three (a) 1 only
(d) None (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
77. Which of the following statements correctly describes
Moiré materials? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) They are created by overlaying two repetitive structures
81. Consider the following statements:
at an angle, which generates interference patterns that
Statement-I: Launched in 2020 by the Department of
lead to unique properties.
Telecom (DoT), the PM-WANI framework aims to expand
(b) They are produced by stacking 2-D materials and public Wi-Fi hotspots across India, particularly in rural
aligning the layers perfectly to enhance their crystalline areas.
symmetry.
Statement-II: National Digital Communications Policy, 2018
(c) They are formed by twisting multiple layers of graphene aims to transform India into a digitally empowered
at arbitrary angles, creating random electronic economy by enhancing digital infrastructure and services.
behaviors. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above
(d) They derive their unique properties from natural statements?
variations in atomic arrangements rather than external (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
structural modifications. Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
78. Consider the following statements:
Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
1. Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory
Statement-I
body established by the Central Government under
the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
1969 . (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
2. The Baba Kalyani committee’s recommendations aimed
82. Regarding the Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate
to promote fair competition and regulate anti-
Exit (C-PACE), consider the following statements:
competitive practices.
1. C-PACE was launched by the Ministry of Finance to
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? centralise and streamline the process of company
(a) 1 only closure.
(b) 2 only 2. It has strengthened the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ by
(c) Both 1 and 2 ensuring timely physical interactions with stakeholders.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
79. The Red Sea is a saltwater inlet between northeastern Africa
(b) 2 Only
and the Arabian Peninsula, connecting to the Mediterranean
via the Suez Canal. It is surrounded by which of the (c) Both 1 and 2
following countries? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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83. Consider the following features: 3. Initially focusing on Buddhist themes, it later
1. It is the only port-town of the Harappan Civilisation. incorporated Shaivite subjects.
2. It was discovered in 1954 by SR Rao. How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
3. The National Maritime Heritage Complex is being
(b) Only two
constructed in this location.
(c) All three
Which of the following sites is best described from above
(d) None
features?
(a) Kalibangan 85. Which of the following statements are correct regarding
Jim Corbett National Park?
(b) Lothal
1. It is located in Uttarakhand and was the first area under
(c) Banawali the Project Tiger initiative in 1973.
(d) Rakhigarhi 2. It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to
protect the Bengal tiger and is recognized as the oldest
84. Consider the following statements related to Apabhramsa national park in India.
School of Art: Select the correct answer using the code below:
1. Himachal and Uttarakhand region are the origins of (a) 1 Only
this school. (b) 2 Only
2. It dominated Western Indian painting from the 11th to (c) Both 1 and 2
15th centuries (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answers
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (b)
11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (d) 15. (b) 16. (c) 17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (d) 20. (b)
21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (a) 24. (b) 25. (c) 26. (d) 27. (b) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30. (a)
31. (c) 32. (b) 33. (c) 34. (b) 35. (c) 36. (c) 37. (b) 38. (b) 39. (b) 40. (a)
41. (b) 42. (c) 43. (b) 44. (a) 45. (b) 46. (a) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (a) 50. (c)
51. (a) 52. (b) 53. (b) 54. (d) 55. (b) 56. (b) 57. (b) 58. (c) 59. (c) 60. (b)
61. (c) 62. (c) 63. (d) 64. (b) 65. (c) 66. (a) 67. (b) 68. (c) 69. (c) 70. (b)
71. (b) 72. (b) 73. (a) 74. (b) 75. (c) 76. (b) 77. (a) 78. (d) 79. (c) 80. (b)
81. (a) 82. (d) 83. (b) 84. (a) 85. (c)