August 2024

(Part-I)
Current
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1. Consider the following statements regarding India-US 5. Consider the following statements:
Cultural Property Agreement (CPA): Statement-I: A landslide is defined as the movement of a
1. The agreement aligns with Article 9 of the 1970 mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope.
UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Statement-II: Slope movement happens when the forces
Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of pulling materials down a slope are stronger than the
Ownership of Cultural Property. strength of the earth materials holding the slope together.
2. The agreement is in line with the Kashi Culture Pathway Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above
and the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration 2023. statements?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
(a) Only 1 Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Only 2 (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
(c) Both 1 and 2 Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Lok Adalat:
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
1. National Legal Services Authority, a constitutional body,
along with other Legal Services Institutions conducts 6. Consider the following statements regarding Peanut
Lok Adalats. Allergy:
2. The Lok Adalat shall have the same powers as are 1. Peanut allergies arise when the immune system
vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure incorrectly perceives peanut proteins as harmful
(1908). substances.
3. Appeal against the award of the Lok Adalat shall lie in 2. This disease mainly affects the adults above 60 years.
District Courts.
3. Oral immunotherapy such as Palforzia has been shown
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
to decrease the severity of allergic reactions.
(a) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(b) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. Consider the following statements regarding liquefied (d) 1, 2, and 3
natural gas (LNG):
1. LNG is created by transforming natural gas into a liquid 7. Consider the following statements regarding Hoolock
state by cooling. Gibbon:
2. LNG produces less carbon dioxide (CO2) than coal and 1. They are the smallest and fastest apes found in Asia's
oil. tropical and subtropical forests.
3. LNG consists of methane ethane, propane, butane and 2. They are known for their distinct white eyebrows, long
nitrogen. arms, and a throat sac used for vocalizations.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. In India, the species is protected under Schedule 1 of
(a) Only One the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972.
(b) Only Two Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) All Three (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) None (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
4. With reference to Mangroves, consider the following
statements: (d) 1, 2, and 3
1. They are salt tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in
8. Consider the following statements:
tropical and subtropical coastline regions.
Statement-I: The Gold Bonds are issued as Government of
2. They grow luxuriantly in the places where freshwater
India Stock under the Government Securities (GS) Act, 2006.
is free from sediments and mud.
Statement-II: The Sovereign Gold Bond(SGB) scheme was
3. Their seeds germinate while still attached to the parent introduced to decrease the demand for physical gold and
tree.
redirect a portion of domestic savings, which would
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? otherwise be used to buy gold, into financial savings.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above
(b) 1 and 3 only statements?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
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(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and 2. Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) is a plateau at an altitude of
Statement-II is not the correct explanation for over 16,000 feet and used by the air force to drop
Statement-I supplies.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct (a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
9. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). (c) Both 1 and 2
Assertion (A): The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) aims (d) Neither 1 nor 2
to increase the share of Solar power in the energy mix by
2032 by producing 22,400 MWe from its solar plants. 13. Consider the following statements about Cloudbursts:
Reason (R): The DAE has approved the construction of 10 1. It occurs when strong upward currents of hot air
new Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) in ‘fleet prevent raindrops from falling, allowing them to grow
mode’, where a plant is expected to be built in five years larger while new smaller drops form below.
from the first pouring of concrete. 2. It frequently occurs in the hilly areas due to the region's
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above complex topography, which facilitates orographic
statements? lifting.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
(R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(a) Only 1
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason
(b) Only 2
(R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

10. Consider the following statements Regarding the Hunger 14. Leakware, Wipers, and Scareware, recently in the news,
Strike: are related to which of the following?
1. Hunger strikes are not a form of free speech and they (a) Malware and cyber attack threats
do not align with democratic values and the right to (b) Ocean-based renewable energy installations
protest. (c) Satellite communication protocols
2. The Madras High Court had ruled that sitting on a (d) Autonomous navigation systems for electric vehicles
hunger strike cannot attract the offence under Section
309 of the IPC (attempt to suicide). 15. Consider the following pairs related to Integrated Coastal
Which of the above statements is/are not correct? Regulation Zone Categories:
(a) Only 1 ICRZ Category Features
(b) Only 2 1. ICRZ-I Areas already developed up to or
(c) Both 1 and 2 close to the shoreline.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. ICRZ-IA Areas with significant ecological
sensitivity, such as mangroves, coral
11. Consider the following statements regarding the Pangong reefs, and national parks.
Tso Lake:
3. ICRZ-II Intertidal zones between the Low Tide
1. It is a long, narrow, deep, endorheic lake at over 14,000 Line and High Tide Line.
ft in Ladakh.
How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
2. China and India have around one-third and two-thirds
(a) Only one
of Pangong Tso Lake respectively.
(b) Only two
3. It is a tectonic lake formed when India came out of
Gondwanaland and pressed against Asia. (c) All three
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (d) None
(a) Only One
16. Consider the following statements regarding gene therapy:
(b) Only Two
1. Gene therapy involves the introduction of normal genes
(c) All Three into cells to replace defective genes.
(d) None
2. CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary gene editing technique
12. Consider the following statements: that allows precise modification of DNA sequences.
1. Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DSDBO) road joins Leh 3. Somatic gene therapy affects only the individual being
to the Karakoram Pass, which divides Ladakh from treated, while germline gene therapy affects future
China’s Xinjiang province. generations.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 21. Consider the following statements regarding Central
(a) 1 and 2 only Reserve Police Force (CRPF):
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It operates under the Ministry of Defense of India.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. CRPF engages in combat operations during wartime
(d) 1, 2, and 3 and participates in UN peacekeeping missions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
17. The authority of the Supreme Court of India to settle
(a) 1 only
conflicts between the central government and the states
falls under which of the following jurisdictions? (b) 2 only
(a) Advisory Jurisdiction (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Appellate Jurisdiction (d) None of the above
(c) Original Jurisdiction
22. Consider the following contributions:
(d) Constitutional Jurisdiction
1. Chief Executive of the Integrated Guided Missile
18. Consider the following pairs related to constitutional Development Programme.
provisions related to Governor: 2. Key figure in the evolution of ISRO's launch vehicle
Article Provision program, particularly the PSLV configuration.
1. Article 164 Power to appoint the CM and other 3. Initiated the PURA (Providing Urban Amenities to Rural
Ministers Areas) Scheme to promote rural prosperity.
2. Article 176 Special Address by Governor Which of the following Indian figures is recognised for these
3. Article 213 Power to promulgate Ordinances contributions?
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(a) Only one (b) Vikram Sarabhai
(b) Only two (c) Dr. R. Chidambaram
(c) All three (d) M. S. Swaminathan
(d) None
23. Consider the following statements related Charaideo
19. Consider the following statements related to Gibbons: Moidams:
1. They are the smallest and fastest apes. 1. They represent the burial sites of the Ahom dynasty.
2. They live in Asia's tropical and subtropical forests. 2. Chaolung Sukapha migrated from Burma to the
3. They are protected under Schedule 1 of the Indian Brahmaputra valley, establishing the first principality
(Wildlife) Protection Act, 1972. in Charaideo.
How many of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only 1
(b) Only two
(b) Only 2
(c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
20. Consider the following statements regarding Lok Adalats:
24. Consider the following statements regarding taxation
1. Lok Adalats are alternative dispute resolution
system in India:
mechanisms established under the Legal Services
Authorities Act, 1987. 1. Direct taxes is administered by the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT), which is a part of the Department
2. The decisions made by Lok Adalats are legally binding
and enforceable in a court of law. of Revenue.

3. Lok Adalats can only hear civil cases and are not 2. The Corporate Tax is applicable only to domestic
authorised to resolve criminal disputes. companies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are 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
(d) 1, 2, and 3 (d) None of the above
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25. Consider the following statements regarding Unemployment 29. Consider the following statements about WHO Global
in India: Traditional Medicine Centre:
1. Unemployment Rate (UR) is the percentage of 1. It is located in Gujarat and is the only global out-posted
unemployed persons in the labor force. Centre (office) for traditional medicine across the
2. Disguised unemployment occurs when more workers globe.
are employed than necessary, resulting in 2. To outline its financial terms, the Ministry of Ayush and
underutilisation of labor resources. the World Health Organization (WHO) signed a Donor
3. Usual Principal and Subsidiary Status and Current Agreement.
Weekly Status are methods used by the National Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Sample Survey Office (NSSO) to measure employment (a) Only 1
and unemployment.
(b) Only 2
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Only one
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Only two
(c) All three 30. Consider the following statements about Ceramics:
(d) None 1. The study of ceramics' microscopic properties is known
as ceramography.
26. Regarding the Right to be forgotten, consider the following
2. The discovery of high-temperature superconductivity
statements:
in ceramics won the 1987 Physics Nobel Prize.
1. In the Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India case,
the Supreme Court recognized the right to be forgotten 3. Narmada district of Gujarat is home to the world's
as a fundamental right. second-largest ceramic production cluster.
2. Unlike the other Fundamental Rights, it is an absolute How many of the above statements is/are correct?
right under Article 21 of the constitution. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 Only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 Only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 31. The World Development Report, 2024 was released by
which of the following?
27. Consider the following statements related to Pulses (a) World Bank
Production in Indi a, (b) International Monetary Fund
1. India is the largest producer and importer of pulses in (c) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
the world. Development
2. Kharif pulses contribute more than 60% of the total (d) None of the above
production.
3. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan are the top 32. Consider the following statements regarding India State of
pulses-producing states Forest Report (ISFR) 2021:
How many of the above statements is/are correct? 1. Arunachal Pradesh has seen the highest increase in
(a) Only one forest cover.
(b) Only two 2. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in India.
(c) All three 3. Mizoram has the highest percentage of forest cover
(d) None w.r.t. total geographical area of the state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
28. Consider the following characteristics related to a historical (a) 1 and 2 only
kingdom:
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. It was established in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka.
(c) 1 only
2. It was governed by four major dynasties: Sangama,
Saluva, Tuluva, and Aravidu. (d) 2 only
3. Its capital was situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra
33. Consider the following statements regarding Genetically
River.
Modified (GM) crops in India:
Which of the following kingdoms do these characteristics 1. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
pertain to?
is the apex body that allows for commercial release of
(a) Vijayanagara GM crops.
(b) Chola
2. Under the Environment Protection Act 1986, use of
(c) Ahom the unapproved GM variant can attract a jail term of 5
(d) Rajputana years .
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3. Bt brinjal is the only Genetically Modified (GM) food Which of the above statements is/are correct?
crop allowed in India. (a) Only 1
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b) Only 2
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only 38. Consider the following statements about Article 370:
1. It was drafted by N Gopalaswami Ayyangar and was
34. Consider the following features: added as a 'temporary provision' in 1949.
1. It has a rich tradition of crafts including Paper-Machie,
2. It allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own
walnut wood carving, and Sozni embroidery.
constitution, flag, and autonomy over most matters
2. Its carpet tradition began in the late 14th century with
except defense, foreign affairs, and communications.
Sufi Saint Sayyid Ali Hamdani.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
3. It was designated as a UNESCO Creative City for crafts
and folk arts in 2021. (a) Only 1
Which city is being identified based on the given (b) Only 2
characteristics? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Jaipur (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Varanasi
(c) Srinagar 39. Consider the following pairs:
(d) Mirzapur Corridor Projects Investment Models
Tharad-Deesa-Mehsana- Build-Operate-Transfer
35. Consider the following features: Ahmedabad Corridor
1. It is a soft, silvery white metal, the lightest metal of the
Kharagpur-Moregram Hybrid Annuity Model
periodic table.
Corridor
2. Its primary reserves in India are located in Korba district
Kanpur Ring Road Engineering, Procurement,
of Chhattisgarh and Koderma district of Jharkhand.
and Construction Model
3. The largest reserves of this metal are found in Chile.
How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Which metal is characterized by the above attributes?
(a) Only one
(a) Lithium
(b) Only two
(b) Barium
(c) All three
(c) Magnesium
(d) None
(d) Sodium

36. Consider the following statements regarding Handloom 40. Consider the following characteristics:
Industry of India: 1. It is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh,
1. The handloom industry is India's largest cottage within the Vindhya hills.
industry and the second-largest rural employer (after 2. It was declared a national park in 1968 and a tiger
agriculture). reserve in 1993 under the Project Tiger Network,
2. India is the largest exporter of handloom products in alongside the Panpatha Sanctuary.
the world. 3. It is renowned for its high density of Royal Bengal Tigers,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? the highest in India and the world.
(a) 1 only Which protected area is described by the above
(b) 2 only characteristics?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
(d) None of the Above (b) Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
(c) Pench Tiger Reserve
37. Consider the following statements about Atomic Clocks:
1. It measures time using lasers and atoms of the same (d) Sanjay Gandhi National Park
isotope. The time is defined by the frequency of
radiation emitted when atoms transition between 41. Consider the following statements:
energy states. 1. In the Kesavananda Bharati Case, 1973 the Supreme
2. As part of the One-Nation, One-Time initiative, India Court held that the Preamble is not an integral part of
is installing atomic clocks nationwide to ensure that the Constitution.
the time on digital devices aligns with Indian Standard 2. The Preamble neither grants substantive rights nor is
Time (IST). enforceable in the courts.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 46. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 Only 1. Novel Sweeteners are derived from natural sources
(b) 2 Only offering the benefits of both artificial and natural
(c) Both 1 and 2 sweeteners.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Novel Sweeteners are high in calories and sugar leading
to weight gain and blood sugar spikes.
42. Consider the following statements about Indo-Islamic Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
architecture: (a) 1 Only
1. These forms included designing on plaster through (b) 2 Only
incision and the designs were either left plain or
(c) Both 1 and 2
covered with colors.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The lotus bud fringe was used to great advantage in
the inner curves of the arches. 47. Consider the following statements about Etruscan Temple:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. These temples are rectangular in shape, and were
(a) Only 1 constructed on solid foundations made of tuff, a soft
(b) Only 2 volcanic rock, using opus quadratum, which involves
(c) Both 1 and 2 square-cut blocks.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. These temples were typically situated near burial sites,
connecting them to funerary practices.
43. Consider the following statements about Central Board of Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
Direct Taxes: (a) Only 1
1. It operates as a statutory authority established by the (b) Only 2
Income Tax Act 1961.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. It functions under the Department of Revenue within
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 48. Consider the following statements about Kasturi Cotton
(a) Only 1 Bharat Initiative:
(b) Only 2 1. It is a collaboration between the Government of India,
(c) Both 1 and 2 trade bodies, and the cotton industry.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The programme includes the use of QR code verification
and a blockchain platform for end-to-end traceability
44. Consider the following statements about Artificial of cotton transactions.
Sweeteners. 3. 343 modernised ginning and pressing units are
1. Artificial sweeteners are primarily synthesized from registered under the programme, with 15 units in
chemicals in laboratories or derived from natural herbs. Andhra Pradesh.
2. Allulose, Monk fruit, Tagatose are examples of artificial 4. Cotton, often referred to as "White-Gold," contributes
sweeteners. to 25% of global cotton production and is highly
Which of the above statements is/are correct? sensitive to waterlogging.
(a) 1 only Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) All of the above
45. Consider the following statements about Bhakra Dam .
1. It is located on the Beas river near Punjab-Himachal 49. Consider the following statements related to
Pradesh border. Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds:
2. It is the 2nd largest reservoir in India by storage 1. They are thunder clouds created by intense heat from
capacity. the Earth’s surface.
3. It is renowned as a ‘New Temple of Resurgent India’ 2. They can reach up to 50,000 feet and form thunderstorm
by Jawaharlal Nehru. systems
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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50. Consider the following features: 2. Atolls are circular or horseshoe-shaped coral reefs.
1. It is India’s only living fort. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. It was an important trade center along the Silk Route, (a) Only 1
connecting India with Central Asia. (b) Only 2
3. Constructed from yellow sandstone that changes color (c) Both 1 and 2
with sunlight, the fort appears golden
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which fort corresponds to the above characteristics?
(a) Jaisalmer Fort 55. Consider the following statements about the Zones of the
(b) Red Fort Ocean floor.
(c) Golconda Fort 1. The Abyssal plain connects the continental shelf to
continental slope.
(d) Mehrangarh Fort
2. Oceanic trenches are the deepest parts of the ocean.
51. Which of the following statements about Lingshui 36-1 gas 3. Continental slope is the shallowest and widest part of
field is not correct? the ocean.
(a) The Lingshui 36-1 gas field is the world's first large, Which of the above is/are incorrect?
ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep waters. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) The discovery is likely to increase geopolitical tensions
(b) 2 and 3 only
in the South China Sea by providing energy resources
(c) 1 and 3 only
to all claimant nations.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) The gas field is estimated to contain over 100 billion
cubic meters of natural gas.
56. Consider the following statements regarding Article 370
(d) The South China Sea is a region of major territorial and 35A of the Constitution of India:
disputes involving countries like the Philippines, Japan, 1. Article 370 was a temporary provision allowing Jammu
South Korea, Brunei, and Taiwan. & Kashmir to have its own Constitution and limiting
the Indian Parliament's legislative authority in the
52. Consider the following statements about National Human
state.
Rig hts Commission (NHRC):
1. It was established under the Protection of Human 2. Article 35A granted the Jammu & Kashmir legislature
Rights Act (PHRA), 1993. the authority to identify permanent residents and
delineate their specific rights and privileges within the
2. It consists of a Chairman who is a former Chief Justice
state.
of India or a Supreme Court judge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. The chairman and members hold office for a term of
three years or until they reach the age of 70. (a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) None of the Above
(c) 2 and 3 only
57. Consider the following statements regarding Olympic
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Games:
1. The Olympic Games began in Ancient Greece in 776
53. Consider the following statements regarding the A yushman
Bharat Scheme: BCE.
1. It aims at providing a health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per 2. The Olympic logo consists of five interlocking rings in
person of a household. red, black, yellow, green, and blue, symbolizing the five
oceans.
2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) aims to
provide financial protection for primary and secondary 3. India is set to host the olympics games for the first time
care to about 40% of India's households. in 2030.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) Only 1 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, and 3

54. Consider the following statements regarding the Coral reefs: 58. Consider the following statements about Tughlaq
1. Coral reefs are marine ecosystems primarily composed Architecture:
of coral polyps that form symbiotic relationships with 1. Tughlaq Architecture utilized both the arch and lintel
zooxanthellae, a photosynthetic plant. and beam methods in their constructions.
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2. Buildings featured sloping walls, a technique known as 63. Consider the following statements regarding National Organ
batter, to support increased height and loftiness of and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO):
domes. 1. It is responsible for procurement, distribution, and
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? registry of organ and tissue donation and transplantation
(a) 1 only in India.
(b) 2 only 2. NOTTO-ID is mandatory for considering allocation of
organs in case of deceased-donor transplant.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. NOTTO allows commercial trading of the organs under
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
special circumstances.
59. Which of the following statements about Direct Seeding Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Rice is correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Transplantation of Seeds is involved in this method. (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) It is a water intensive method in which the field is (c) 1 and 3 only
flooded with water. (d) 1, 2, and 3
(c) The pre-germinated seeds are directly drilled into the
64. Consider the following statements regarding coastal
field by a tractor- powered machine.
erosion:
(d) The field has to be tilled in standing water.
1. Coastal erosion is the long-term loss of land along
60. Consider the following statements regarding Mangrove coastlines caused by sea waves, currents, tides, and
storm impact.
trees
1. Mangroves can survive under high salt and low oxygen 2. Telangana is worst affected State by coastal erosion in
environments. India.
3. Around one third of the Indian coastline is vulnerable
2. Mangroves have thick succulent leaves to store fresh
to erosion.
water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are 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
(d) 1, 2, and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
65. Consider the following statements regarding scheduled
61. The 3i strategy for countries to reach high income status is
tribes of India:
given by which organisation?
1. The Constitution of India does not explicitly define the
(a) International Monetary Fund (IMF) term 'tribe', but it introduces the designation
(b) World Trade Organisation (WTO) 'Scheduled Tribe' through Article 342(i).
(c) World Economic Forum (WEF) 2. The Lokur Committee was set up in 1965 to look into
(d) World Bank (WB) criteria for defining Schedule Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
62. Consider the following statements regarding Grasslands: (a) 1 only
1. UNESCO defines grassland as land covered with
(b) 2 only
herbaceous plants with less than 10% tree and shrub
(c) Both 1 and 2
cover, and wooded grassland as 10-40% tree and shrub
cover. (d) None of the above

2. They are often located between temperate forests at 66. Consider the following statements about Polar Vortex:
high latitudes and deserts at subtropical latitudes. 1. It is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding
3. The grasses die back to their roots each year, while the both of the Earth’s poles.
soil and grass layer provide protection for the roots 2. Lower temperatures and powerful atmospheric waves
and new buds against cold winter temperatures and (periodic disturbances in the fields of atmospheric
dry conditions. variables) disrupted the vortex.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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67. Consider the following statements about Omkareshwar (c) 2 and 3 only
Floating Solar Project. (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is located on river Tapi in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.
2. It is the largest floating solar park in India. 72. Consider the following statements:
3. The project aims to significantly reduce carbon 1. Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation
emissions by 2.3 lakh tons of CO2, supporting India's Centre (IN-SPACe) is the commercial arm of Indian
goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is a single-window,
(a) 1 and 2 Only independent, nodal agency for all space sector
(b) 2 and 3 Only activities of private entities.
(c) 1 and 3 Only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Only 2
68. Consider the following statements about DNA Profiling. (c) Both 1 and 2
1. DNA profiling relies on analyzing Short Tandem Repeats (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(STRs), which are unique sequences in the DNA that
vary among individuals. 73. Consider the following statements about Ground-level
2. DNA is composed of 23 single chromosomes that are ozone:
inherited from one parent only. 1. It is a secondary pollutant formed when nitrogen oxides
3. Touch DNA is ideal for profiling due to its high quantity and volatile organic compounds react in the presence
and low risk of contamination. of sunlight.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. It protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV)
(a) 1 only radiation.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Only 1
(d) 1 and 2 only (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
69. Consider the following statements related to Asiatic Lions:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. They are slightly smaller than African lions.
2. At present Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is 74. Consider the following characteristics:
their only abode. 1. He is the the Nobel Peace Prize laureate of 2006
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. He is known for his work in microfinance and poverty
(a) Only 1 alleviation
(b) Only 2 Which of the following personalities best fits this
(c) Both 1 and 2 description?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Muhammad Yunus
(b) Amartya Sen
70. Klebsiella and Brevundimonas are associated with which
of the following? (c) Kailash Satyarthi
(a) Causing infections through contaminated food or water. (d) Malala Yousafzai
(b) Decomposing organic matter in the soil.
75. Consider the following statements related to Production
(c) Performing photosynthesis in aquatic environments. Linked Incentive Scheme,
(d) Breaking down synthetic plastic waste. 1. The scheme is currently extended to 14 sectors.
71. Consider the following statements about Neelakurinji: 2. Only domestic companies receive financial rewards
1. It is a flowering shrub that is semelparous (reproducing based on a percentage of their revenue over up to five
only once in a lifetime), blooming and fruiting every years.
12 years. 3. The incentives are calculated on the basis of incremental
2. It is named after the Kunthi River in Kerala's Silent Valley sales.
National Park where it is abundantly found. How many of the above statement is/are correct?
3. It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. (a) Only one
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b) Only two
(a) 1 only (c) All three
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) None
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76. Consider the following statements: 78. Consider the following statements about the Indian Flag:
1. The Citizenship Act of 1955 prescribes five ways of 1. The first national flag has red, yellow, and green stripes.
acquiring citizenship, viz, birth, descent, registration, 2. Pingali Venkayya designed a flag with red and green
naturalization and incorporation of territory. stripes in 1919.
2. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 introduced a 3. The current tricolour was adopted on 22nd July 1947.
new scheme called Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder How many of the above statements is/are correct?
by merging the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card (a) 1 only
scheme and the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card (b) 2 and 3 only
scheme. (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Only 1
79. Consider the following statements related to garlic
(b) Only 2 production in India:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. They grow best in well-drained fertile loamy soil.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. India is the world's second-largest garlic exporter
3. Kanthalloor Vattavada Veluthuli is a GI-tagged garlic
77. Consider the following statements about Corporate Social from Karnataka.
Responsibility (CSR): How many of the above is/are correct?
1. India has mandated CSR spending under the Companies (a) Only one
Act 1956. (b) Only two
2. CSR provisions apply to companies that meet any of (c) All three
the criteria in the preceding financial year a net worth (d) None
exceeding Rs. 500 crore, a turnover over Rs. 1000 crore,
or a net profit exceeding Rs. 5 crore. 80. Consider the following statements related to International
Space Station:
3. Eligible companies must spend at least 5% of their
1. It orbits approximately 400 kilometers above Earth
average net profits from the last three financial years
2. It is a joint effort of the space agencies of the United
on CSR activities.
States, Russia ,Europe,Japan and India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) Only 1
(b) 2 only (b) Only 2
(c) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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