CURRENT AFFAIRS

TEST SERIES
(Prelims 2024)

CTS-4
CURRENT AFFAIRS
July’2023
(Questions Paper)
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CURRENT AFFAIRS
TEST-4 (July’23)
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1. Consider the following statements: 3. Consider the following statements in
Statement - I: Green Credit Programme relation to India’s Rice Export:
(GCP) functions as a complementary 1. India has recently revised it rice export
mechanism to the domestic Carbon Market. policy, prohibiting the export of all
Statement – II: The Green credits under types of rice from the country.
the GCP, are tradable, allowing those who 2. Non-basmati white rice makes up more
earn them to offer them for sale on a
than half of India's total rice exports.
proposed domestic market platform.
3. India is the world's leading rice
Which one of the following is correct in
exporter as well as producer,
respect of the above statements?
contributing over 40% to the global
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
rice trade.
correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I How many of the above statements is/are
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct?
correct and Statement-II is not the (a) Only one
correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Only two
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II (c) All three
is incorrect
(d) None
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
II is correct
4. Consider the following statements:
Statement – I: Under the Black Sea Grain
2. Which of the following are included in the
Initiative, Russia and Ukraine reached an
list of 17 Sustainable Development Goals
agreement to reopen grain exports from
(SDGs)?
Ukrainian Black Sea ports.
1. Promoting economic growth that is
Statement – II: Ukraine stands as one of the
sustainable world's foremost exporters of food grains
2. Achieving Universal Primary and plays a significant role in the UN's
Education food aid initiatives.
3. Promoting sustainable and inclusive Which one of the following is correct in
industrialization respect of the above statements?
4. Improving Maternal Health (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
5. Assuring productive employment and correct and Statement-II is the correct
decent work for all explanation for Statement-I
6. Building effective, accountable, (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
inclusive institutions at all levels correct and Statement-II is not the
correct explanation for Statement-I
(a) 1, 3, 5 and 6
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
(b) 1, 2, 4, and 6 is incorrect
(c) 2, 3, 4, and 5 (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
(d) 1, 2, ,4, 5, and 6 II is correct

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5. Consider the following statements in relation 7. ‘This tribal community is concentrated in
to Consumer Price Index (CPI): the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,
1. CPI specifically measures price changes Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. They enjoy
at the consumer level and is categorized status of a Scheduled Tribes (ST) in
into three segments of fuel and power, Chattisgarh but not in Telangana. They also
primary Items and manufacturing engage in Podu-style shifting cultivation.
products. Only males can hold the positions of
2. CPI is published by the Office of physician, priest, and village leader in their
Economic Advisor in the Ministry of
community. They communicate using a
Commerce and Industry.
language which belongs to the Dravidian
3. CPI is considered a Paasche index, since
language family. One of the most
it understates the impact on consumers.
significant events for this community is the
4. Consumer Price Index (CPI) plays an
important role in calculating Dearness SammakkaSaralammaJatra festival.’
Allowance. The above description is about which of the
How many of the above statements is/are following tribal community?
correct? (a) Gutti Koya
(a) Only one (b) Chenchu
(b) Only two (c) Mankidia
(c) Only three
(d) Abhujmaria
(d) All four

6. Consider the following statements:

8. With reference to ‘No-Confidence Motion,
Statement- I: The Free Movement Regime which one of the following statements is
(FMR) is a mutually agreed upon correct?
arrangement between Bangladesh and India. (a) Even though the Constitution does not
Statement– II: The FMR permits the tribes mention a No-Confidence motion it
residing along the border on either side to does talk about a Confidence Motion in
travel up to 16 kilometers into the other Article 75(3).
country without the need for a visa. (b) Any Member of Parliament, with the
Which one of the following is correct in support of 50 fellow members, has the
respect of the above statements?
authority to introduce a no-confidence
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is the correct (c) The motion is passed if it garners the
explanation for Statement-I support by a special majority of the
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are House members.
correct and Statement-II is not the (d) If the government secures a victory in
correct explanation for Statement-I the vote on the no-confidence motion,
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is the motion is defeated, and the
incorrect government retains its position in
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II power.
is correct

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9. ‘It is a group of inherited blood disorders with 11. Consider the following statements in
a genetic basis and follows an autosomal relation to Batagaika crater:
recessive inheritance pattern, a Mendelian
1. It is the world's largest permafrost
disorder. The underlying cause is a mutation in
the hemoglobin-β gene located on crater.
chromosome which leads to the production of 2. It is situated near the Ural Mountains
defective hemoglobin (Hb). These faulty Hb in western Russia.
molecules tend to aggregate into rod-like
3. Scientists have termed it a "mega-
structures after releasing oxygen, resulting in
the formation of elongated, red blood cells. slump," signifying its significant
Typically, it is passed from parents to their potential hazards.
offspring during childbirth, and both parents 4. The crater continues to expand at a rate
can be carriers.’
of approximately 1km per year.
The above description is about which of the
following types of Anaemia? How many of the above statements is/are
(a) Pernicious anemia correct?
(b) Sickle cell anemia (a) Only one
(c) Thalassemia (b) Only two
(d) Aplastic anemia
(c) Only three
(d) All four
10. With reference to Recent Indian initiatives
in Africa and South America, consider the
following pairs: 12. Which of the following are among the
Country Initiative with India applications of Green Hydrogen:
1. Mozambique Investments in Energy 1. Replacement of Industrial hydrogen
Gasfields
2. Precursor for energy carriers like
2. Sudan Trade settlement in
ammonia
Local Currencies
3. Direct power source for fuel cells in
3. Argentina Defence Imports from
automobiles
India
How many of the above pairs is/are 4. Blending with natural gas for
correctly matched? combustion in thermal power plants
(a) Only one (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Only two (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) All three (c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) None
(d) All of the above

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13. With reference to ‘Heatwaves’, which one 15. Consider the following statements in
of the following statements is incorrect? relation to Attorney General of India:
(a) India has witnessed substantial 1. A person should have completed at
increase in the frequency of heatwave least ten years as a Judge in a High
days since the 1980s. Court to be appointed as the Attorney
(b) A heatwave can be declared when the General of India.
actual maximum temperature remains 2. Grounds for removal of the Attorney
45°C or higher, regardless of the General are mentioned in the
normal maximum temperature. Constitution.
(c) Wheat production could decrease 3. The Attorney General's tenure aligns
significantly due to heatwaves across with the tenure of the Council of
India. Ministers.
(d) Despite the negative consequences of 4. Attorney General is considered a
heatwaves, India is yet to formulate government servant, thereby restricting
comprehensive guidelines for him to engage in private legal practice.
mitigating their impacts. How many of the above statements is/are
correct?
14. Consider the following statements: (a) Only one
Statement - I (b) Only two
A Zero FIR is an FIR that can be filed by (c) Only three
any police station, regardless of its (d) All four
jurisdiction, upon receiving a complaint
related to a non-cognisable offence. 16. Consider the following statements in
Statement – II relation to Integrated Election Expenditure
Purpose of a Zero-FIR is to facilitate the Monitoring System:
prompt and convenient lodging of 1. The initiative aims to fulfil twin
complaints by victims of serious crimes, objectives of overcoming difficulties in
especially women and children, without the filing physical reports, and to ensure
need to visit multiple police stations. timely filing in a standardised format.
Which one of the following is correct in 2. The portal will facilitate the online
respect of the above statements? filing of only the Election Expenditure
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Statement by political parties.
correct and Statement-II is the correct 3. The tech-based system is also enabled
explanation for Statement-I to receive statements only from the
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are authorised representative of the party.
correct and Statement-II is not the How many of the above statements is/are
correct explanation for Statement-I correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II (a) Only one
is incorrect (b) Only two
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement- (c) All three
II is correct
(d) None

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17. Under its 'International Cooperation 19. Consider the following statements in relation
to Mineral Security Partnership (MSP):
Programme’, The Election Commission of
1. The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP)
India has signed MoUs with which of the is an alliance led by the United Kingdom,
comprising 14 developed countries.
following nations?
2. It aims to reduce China's dominant
1. Mexico influence on critical mineral supplies
across the globe.
2. Brazil
3. India stands out as the sole country from
3. Chile Asia to join the MSP.
4. MSP is critical for India's energy security
4. Panama
and its ambitious transition to electric
(a) 1, 2 and 3 vehicles.
How many of the above statements is/are
(b) 2, 3 and 4 correct?
(c) 1 and 4 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(d) All of the above (c) Only three
(d) All four

18. With reference to ‘Global 20. Consider the following statements:

Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) for Statement - I : Cooperative societies are
dedicated to serving the interests of
2023, which one of the following
marginalized sections of society through the
statements is incorrect? principles of self-help and mutual assistance.
Statement – II: 97th Constitutional
(a) South Asia is home to a greater
Amendment Act introduced a new Directive
number of people in poverty than Sub- Principle of State Policy concerning the
Saharan Africa. promotion of cooperative societies, as outlined
in Article 43-B.
(b) Children under the age of 18 constitute Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
half of the MPI-poor population.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(c) India is among 25 countries, that have correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
successfully halved their global MPI
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
values within 15 years. correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(d) India has shown improvements in all
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
three deprivation indicators: Health, incorrect
Education, and Standard of Living. (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
correct

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21. Consider the following statements in 23. With reference to ‘National Medical
relation to Triton Island: Commission, which one of the following
1. Triton Island is located in the East statements is incorrect?
China Sea. (a) The National Medical Commission is a
legally established body, created under
2. Russia, Japan and China are in conflict
the National Medical Commission Act
regarding the territorial sovereignty
of 2019.
over the island.
(b) It replaced the former Medical Council
3. The island is part of the Spratly group of India (MCI), which was originally
of islands. established in 1934.
How many of the above statements is/are (c) The Chairperson and other members
correct? are nominated by the Central
(a) Only one government and are eligible for
renomination.
(b) Only two
(d) Any decision made by the NMC
(c) All three
requires approval from the majority,
(d) None which means at least 13 out of the 25
members must agree.
22. Consider the following statements:
Statement - I : During the 1857 Rebellion 24. Consider the following statements in
people marched to the Red Fort, declaring relation to Parliamentary Privileges in
Bahadur Shah Zafar as their leader. India:
Statement – II: As India approached 1. The Indian Constitution does not
define parliamentary privileges.
independence, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first
2. MPs are exempted from civil liability
Prime Minister of India, chose to raise the
only in the course of their
national flag at the Red Fort. parliamentary duties.
Which one of the following is correct in 3. These privileges are applicable only
respect of the above statements? during a person's membership in the
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are house.
correct and Statement-II is the correct 4. Exemption of members from the jury
explanation for Statement-I service when the Parliament is in
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are session is one of the collective
privileges of the house.
correct and Statement-II is not the
correct explanation for Statement-I How many of the above statements is/are
correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
(a) Only one
is incorrect
(b) Only two
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
(c) Only three
II is correct
(d) All four

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25. Consider the following statements: 27. Consider the following statements in
Statement - I : Urea Gold aims to provide relation to the Naval Exercise Zayed
a comprehensive nutrient package tailored Talwar:
to the specific needs of sulfur-dependent 1. The Indian Navy, in collaboration with
crops. the Saudi Arabia, conducted the
Statement – II: Indian soils frequently lack bilateral naval exercise 'Zayed Talwar'.
sulfur, which is essential for crops like 2. This exercise involves the participation
oilseeds and pulses. of two Indian Navy ships, namely, INS
Which one of the following is correct in Visakhapatnam and INS Kalvari.
respect of the above statements? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct?
correct and Statement-II is the correct (a) 1 only
explanation for Statement-I
(b) 2 only
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct and Statement-II is not the
correct explanation for Statement-I (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II

is incorrect 28. Consider the following statements in
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement- relation to Devika River:
II is correct 1. The river originates from the Suddha
Mahadev temple in the hilly Udhampur
26. Development of a Sponge City results into district of Jammu and Kashmir.
which of the following environmental 2. The river holds deep religious
benefits? significance as it is revered by Hindus
1. Reduction in urban heat islands as the sister of the Indus River.
2. Reduction in biodiversity loss 3. It flows eastward, ultimately merging
3. Reduction in carbon emissions with the Sutlej River in Himachal
4. Slower the melting of ice caps Pradesh.
5. Control Ocean acidification How many of the above statements is/are
6. Enhancement of urban greenery correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 6 (a) Only one
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 6 (b) Only two
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 (c) All three
(d) 2, 3, 5 and 6 (d) None

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29. Consider the following statements in 31. Consider the following statements in
relation to Sagar-Setu App: relation to 'Rajmargyatra' mobile
1. Sagar-Setu will offer real-time application:
information on operations to importers 1. The Application has been introduced
which was earlier only available with by National Highways Authority of
exporters. India (NHAI).
2. It enables digital transactions for 2. It aims to provide comprehensive
essential payments related to import information and efficient resolution of
and export clearance processes. complaints for national highway users.
3. The 'Rajmargyatra' app has been kept
Which of the statements given above is/are
separate from the current FASTag
correct? services, to make it more less
(a) 1 only confusing for the users.
(b) 2 only How many of the above statements is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(a) Only one
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Only two
(c) All three
30. Consider the following statements: (d) None
1. Commercial cultivation of coffee in
India was started by the Portuguese in 32. Consider the following statements in
the Mysore region. relation to 'Meri Mati Mera Desh'
2. Due to its large consumer base in campaign:
India, majority of the coffee produced 1. It is an extensive nationwide initiative
that aims to encompass every gram
is consumed domestically in the
panchayat in the country.
country with limited quantities left for
2. Monuments bearing the names of those
exports. who made the ultimate sacrifice for the
3. Heavy clay soils and sandy soils are country will be constructed.
the most suitable soil types for coffee 3. Under the 'Vasudha Vandhan'
cultivation in India. initiative, each gram panchayat or
4. Kerala accounts for approximately village will plant 75 seedlings of native
species.
70% of the country's total coffee
4. The campaign will recognize and
production.
honor the families of only the deceased
How many of the above statements is/are freedom warriors.
incorrect? How many of the above statements is/are
(a) Only one incorrect?
(b) Only two (a) Only one
(c) Only three (b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
(d) All four
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33. Consider the following statements: 35. Consider the following statements in
Statement - I: The Comptroller and relation to Agricultural and Processed Food
Auditor General of India (CAG) is Export Development Authority (APEDA):
appointed by the President of India through 1. APEDA was created to replace the
an official warrant bearing his hand and Processed Food Export Promotion
seal. Council (PFEPC).
Statement – II: CAG’s position is subject 2. APEDA is tasked with promoting and
to the pleasure of the President, since he is developing industries related to
appointed by the President. scheduled products.
Which one of the following is correct in 3. APEDA is not authorized to provide
respect of the above statements? financial assistance for promotion of
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are export products.
correct and Statement-II is the correct 4. APEDA has been from the
explanation for Statement-I responsibility of monitoring sugar
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are imports.
correct and Statement-II is not the How many of the above statements is/are
correct explanation for Statement-I correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II (a) Only one
is incorrect
(b) Only two
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
(c) Only three
II is correct
(d) All four

34. Consider the following statements in

relation to Starlink Project: 36. Consider the following statements in
relation to Vaquita porpoise:
1. The project aims to deploy thousands
of small satellites in Geostationary 1. Vaquita porpoise species is native to
Transfer Orbit (GTO) to provide fast the Gulf of Mannar, in the Indian
and dependable internet access to Ocean.
underserved and remote areas 2. It is often called the "panda of the sea"
2. Beyond consumer internet services, due to its distinctive appearance.
Starlink envisions supplying 3. The species has been categorized as
connectivity for various commercial ‘Near Threatened’ in the IUCN Red
and government purposes as well. List.
Which of the statements given above is/are How many of the above statements is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

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37. ‘Canister based launch’ technology, recently 41. ‘This Planet’s crater-covered surface
seen in news is related to which of the resembles that of the lunar highlands. The
following? enormous Caloris Basin, was created by a
(a) Air Pollution massive impact during the Late Heavy
(b) Missile flight Bombardment period. Its interior has
(c) DNA sequencing cooled and is now predominantly solid,
(d) Crop Production although the outer portions of its
substantial iron core may remain molten.
38. Which of the following disease is primarily
As the surface crust cooled, it contracted
transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes and is
most prevalent in tropical or subtropical and folded, resulting in cliffs known as
regions. Quinine is a common medication to scarps. Recent images returned by the
treat this disease. Messenger spacecraft reveal "pit craters"
(a) Japanese Encephalitis that suggest the presence of significant
(b) Chikungunya subterranean cavities beneath them,
(c) Malaria potentially indicating an extensive network
(d) Yellow Fever of underground spaces.’
The above description is about which of the
39. ‘AIRAWAT, PARAM Siddhi, Pratyush and following Planet’s extraterrestrial
Mihir’, terms sometimes seen in news are Landform?
related to which of the following?
(a) Mercury
(a) Indian made oxygen concentrators
(b) Venus
(b) Indian Supercomputers
(c) Varieties of Maize in India
(c) Mars
(d) Neobanks in India (d) Jupiter

40. ‘It is India's first nuclear-powered ballistic 42. With reference to recent International
missile-capable submarine. It was launched in Initiatives of India, consider the following
2009 and commissioned in 2016, developed as pairs:
part of the secretive Advanced Technology
Initiative Country
Vessel (ATV) project. Categorized as 'SSBN,'
1. 1st overseas IIT UAE
denoting nuclear-powered ballistic missile-
carrying submarines, it can accommodate up to 2. Local currency Mozambique
twelve K-15 missiles. After its inaugural settlement
deterrence patrol, India declared the 3. Strategic clean USA
establishment of its "survivable nuclear triad," energy
enabling nuclear strikes from land, air, and sea partnership
platforms.’
How many of the above pairs is/are
The above description is about which of the
correctly matched?
following Indian Submarine?
(a) INS Kalvari (a) Only one
(b) INS Arighat (b) Only two
(c) INS Karanj (c) All three
(d) INS Arihant (d) None

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43. With reference to Applications/Portals 45. Consider the following statements in
related to Governance, consider the relation to Desiccation-Tolerant (DT)
following pairs: Plants:
Application Objective 1. DT plants are unable to adapt to
1. eSARAS Marketing products varying climates and thus can be found
near the tropics only.
App created by women
2. DT plants exhibit the remarkable
belonging to self-help
ability to survive severe dehydration,
groups
even losing up to 95% of their water
2. NeSDA Providing consular content.
portal services in foreign
3. Even though, DT plants are found in
locations by Indian India they are not indigenous to the
embassies region.
3. UMANG Bringing different 4. All the DT species exhibit similar color
App government services variations and morphological traits.
under one umbrella How many of the above statements is/are
How many of the above pairs is/are incorrect?
correctly matched? (a) Only one
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Only two (c) Only three
(c) All three (d) All four
(d) None
46. Consider the following pairs:
44. With reference to Islands in news, consider Countries Reasons for being in
news
the following pairs:
1. Nigeria : Declared a State of
Island Location Emergency
1. Orkney Islands Indian Ocean 2. DR of : Defence base of China
2. Solomon Islands Atlantic Ocean Congo
3. Cocos Islands Pacific Ocean 3. Chad : Surge in cholera cases
How many of the above pairs is/are 4. Greece : Shifting of capital city
correctly matched? How many of the above pairs is/are
(a) Only one incorrectly matched?
(b) Only two (a) Only one
(c) All three (b) Only two
(d) None (c) Only three
(d) All four

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47. Consider the following pairs: 49. With reference to ‘Global Biofuels
Space Area of Operation Alliance, which one of the following
Programme statements is incorrect?
1. Euclid Mission : Dark matter and Dark
energy (a) The founding members of the alliance
2. DRACO : Nuclear Powered are India, Brazil, and the United States.
Program Space propulsion (b) Both G20 member nations and non-
system G20 countries have committed to
3. Stereo-A : Solar Terrestrial participating in the alliance.
Spacecraft Relations Observatory
(c) China and oil-producing nations Saudi
4. Luna 25 : Soft landing on
Moon’s South Pole Arabia and Russia have chosen not to
How many of the above pairs is/are correctly participate in the alliance.
matched? (d) Member countries aim to promote
(a) Only one cooperation on a compulsory basis to
(b) Only two advance the use of sustainable biofuels.
(c) Only three
(d) All four
50. Consider the following statements in
relation to Partnership for Global
48. Consider the following statements regarding
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Infrastructure Investment (PGII):
(IMEC) Project: 1. PGII is a collaborative endeavor
Statement - I : The primary objective of the involving the countries in the G20
IMEC Project is to establish a comprehensive Group.
and integrated transportation network that
2. Its primary objective is to fund critical
seamlessly connects India, the Middle East,
and Europe. infrastructure projects in developing
Statement – II:Under the IMEC Project, the nations.
East Corridor links India with the Arabian 3. The PGII is founded on the principles
Gulf, whereas the Western Corridor connects and trust standards of the Blue Dot
the Gulf to Europe. Network (BDN).
Which one of the following is correct in
4. The Build Back Better World (B3W)
respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
initiative was relaunched and
correct and Statement-II is the correct rebranded as the PGII.
explanation for Statement-I How many of the above statements is/are
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct?
correct and Statement-II is not the correct
(a) Only one
explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (b) Only two
incorrect (c) Only three
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is (d) All four
correct

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51. Consider the following statements: 53. Consider the following in relation to the
Statement - I : Corporate Social Namami Gange Program:
Responsibility (CSR) funding in India is 1. Treatment of sewage and industrial
unevenly disrubuted as 80% of all CSR
effluents after their discharge
funding is received by only 10 states.
Statement – II: Section 135 of the Companies 2. Restoration and protection of all native
Act stipulates that companies should prioritize species
areas in close proximity to their operations 3. Reduction of soil erosion in the
when disbursing CSR funds.
catchment area
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements? 4. Development of model villages along
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are the river
correct and Statement-II is the correct How many of the above statements is/are
explanation for Statement-I correct?
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(a) Only one
correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I (b) Only two
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (c) Only three
incorrect (d) All four
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
correct
54. Consider the following statements in
52. Consider the following statements: relation to Animal Rights in India:
Statement - I : Sangam literature is primarily 1. The Animal Welfare Board of India is
categorized into two divisions, Aham and empowered to euthanize unwanted
Puram.
animals.
Statement – II: While Aham encompasses
2. Central Government has the authority
heroic poetry, particularly in the context of
warfare and public life, Puram focuses on love to formulate rules for the destruction of
and romantic poetry. stray dogs.
Which one of the following is correct in 3. Judiciary ruled that animals have an
respect of the above statements?
inherent right to life but this right is
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
subject to exceptions based on
correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I necessity.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are How many of the above statements is/are
correct and Statement-II is not the correct correct?
explanation for Statement-I
(a) Only one
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect (b) Only two
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is (c) All three
correct (d) None

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55. Consider the following statements in relation 57. With reference to ‘Secularism in India and
to Environment (Protection) Act of 1986: France’, which one of the following
1. The Act was implemented in the wake of statements is incorrect?
the Bhopal gas tragedy. (a) French secularism promotes a strict
2. The State Governments gain substantial separation of religion and state, while
authority to protect and enhance the Indian system adopts a 'Principled
environmental quality, through this Act. Distance' approach.
3. It explicitly prohibits the discharge of (b) The French concept gives precedence
any amount of environmental pollutants. to freedom of expression over religious
4. The Act allows individuals to file sentiments. In contrast, India upholds
complaints without giving any prior religious beliefs over and above
notice. freedom of expression.
How many of the above statements is/are (c) French secularism is rooted in cultural
correct? assimilation, while Indian secularism
(a) Only one aims to protect minority rights and
preserve cultural identity.
(b) Only two
(d) French secularism does not recognize
(c) Only three
the right to profess religion, whereas
(d) All four the Indian Constitution acknowledges
the same as a fundamental right.
56. Consider the following statements in relation
to Affirmative action: 58. Consider the following statements in
1. Affirmative action is explicitly relation to The East Africa Crude Oil
mentioned in the constitutions of both Pipeline Project (EACOP):
the USA and India. 1. The pipeline is designed to transport
2. The U.S. approach centers more on crude oil from Uganda's oil fields to
'equality of outcomes,' ensuring that all the Port of Tanga in Tanzania.
individuals have an equal chance 2. Approximately 80% of the pipeline is
without discrimination. located within Uganda.
3. India leans towards 'equality of 3. Notably, it will be the longest heated
opportunity,' recognizing that historical pipeline globally.
and social disadvantages have hindered 4. Its construction is expected to disrupt
certain groups from competing on an fragile ecosystem of the Murchison
equal footing. Falls National Park in Tanzania.
How many of the above statements is/are How many of the above statements is/are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) Only three
(d) None (d) All four

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59. Which of the following are the outcomes of 61. Consider the following statements in relation
using ‘Fly Ash’? to North Atlantic Treaty Organization
1. Increased water retention capacity of (NATO):
the soil 1. Even though NATO works on the
principle of collective defense, it is not
2. Enhancement in the rate of
mentioned in the North Atlantic Treaty.
photosynthesis
2. India is not part of NATO, but the recent
3. Improvement in crop yield summit saw India become part of the
4. Reclamation of wasteland NATO Plus grouping.
5. Increased construction costs 3. Under the Washington Treaty, member
6. Greater strength and durability in countries can invite other European
bricks nations to join NATO.
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 4. The latest summit included Sweden as a
full time NATO member despite
(b) 2, 3, 5 and 6
hindrences created by Turkey.
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 6
How many of the above statements is/are
(d) All of the above correct?
(a) Only one
60. Consider the following statements in (b) Only two
relation to India-Myanmar-Thailand (c) Only three
Trilateral Highway: (d) All four
1. The regional connectivity initiative is
aimed at establishing a road and rail 62. Which of the following explanation best
link between India, Myanmar, and describes the Carbon Circular Economy?
Thailand. (a) A method of extracting carbon from the
2. India-Myanmar Friendship Road, atmosphere and converting it into physical
connecting the Tamu/Moreh border to currency, creating a new form of money
Kalmeya and Kalewa, is a component known as "carbon coins."
of this project. (b) An economic system designed to
3. On the Indian side, the Ministry of minimize carbon emissions by reusing,
Defence along with Ministry of Road recycling, and efficiently utilizing carbon-
based resources throughout their lifecycle.
Transport and Highways is overseeing
(c) A futuristic technology that allows
the project's implementation
humans to live in carbon-based cities
How many of the above statements is/are
made entirely of carbon nanotubes,
correct? eliminating the need for traditional
(a) Only one building materials.
(b) Only two (d) A system where carbon atoms are
(c) All three endlessly recycled, leading to a surplus of
carbon-based materials in the
(d) None
environment, contributing to pollution.

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63. Consider the following statements in 65. Consider the following statements:
relation to Y20 Summit: Statement - I: Lower fertility rates do not
1. Since Y20 and G20 groups were necessarily translate into higher labour
formed in the same year, their summits force participation for women.
take place at the same time and Statement – II: Despite increased
location. educational attainment among women,early
2. India has hosted the Y20 summit marriage and childbearing continue to
multiple times in the group’s history. shape women's work life.
3. Wellbeing & Sports is one of the Which one of the following is correct in
themes discussed at the summit. respect of the above statements?
How many of the above statements is/are
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct?
correct and Statement-II is the correct
(a) Only one
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Only two
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(c) All three
correct and Statement-II is not the
(d) None correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
64. Consider the following statements in is incorrect
relation to National Board for Wildlife
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
(NBWL):
II is correct
1. It is a legally established body under
the Environment (Protection) Act of
1986. 66. Consider the following statements in
2. The board can sanction projects within relation to Urban 20 Summit:
wildlife sanctuaries but not inside 1. U20 is a city diplomacy initiative that
national parks. was initiated during the One Planet
3. Each time a new government assumes Summit in Paris.
power, a new NBWL must be 2. It serves as a platform for cities
established representing ‘Global South’ countries
4. The Prime Minister of the country to engage in discussions concerning
serves as the ex officio chairperson of vital urban development issues
the Board. Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) Only one (b) 2 only
(b) Only two (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only three (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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67. With reference to ‘State of Food Security 69. With reference to Agreement on Fisheries
and Nutrition in the World 2023, which one Subsidies (AFS) consider the following:
of the following statements is incorrect? 1. Subsidies for fishing activities on the
(a) UNICEF and World Food Programme high seas
(WFP) are among the chief 2. Subsidies supporting unreported
contributing organisations to the fishing
report. 3. Subsidies to vessels or operators, not
(b) More number of children are now engaged in Illegal, Unreported and
suffering from wasting (underweight Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
for their height) than stunting (low 4. Subsidies aimed at rebuilding
height for age).
overexploited fish stocks
(c) The process of urbanization has led to
How many of the above is/are among the
an observable rise in the consumption
subsidies prohibited under the Agreement?
of processed and convenience foods.
(a) Only one
(d) Regions that were once self-sufficient
(b) Only two
in rural areas, are now increasingly
reliant on national and global food (c) Only three
markets. (d) All four

68. Consider the following statements in 70. Which of the following environmental laws
relation to Strategic Petroleum Reserves fall under the ambit of the National Green
(SPR) in India: Tribunal (NGT)?
1. Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve 1. Scheduled Tribes and Other
Limited (ISPRL), a government-owned Traditional Forest Dwellers
enterprise responsible for managing (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,
SPR facilities. 2006 (FRA)
2. ISPRL, manages SPR facilities only at 2. Water (Prevention and Control of
Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
and Chandikhol in Odisha. 3. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
correct? 5. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3, 4 and 5
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5

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71. Consider the following statements in 73. Backcrossing, Marker-Assisted Selection
relation to Trout farming in Jammu and (MAS) and Hybridization are methods used
Kashmir: in which of the following technologies?
1. Indigenous farmers of Kashmir (a) Edge Computing
collaborated and recommended (b) Biofortification
involving water-run mill owners in (c) Natural Language Processing (NLP)
trout farming. (d) Metaverse Technology
2. Trout farming in J&K primarily
focuses on cultivating brown trout 74. Churachandpur-Mao Fault (CMF) is
varieties only. located in which of the following seismic
3. Substantial trout production, can be regions?
achieved through large Recirculatory (a) India-Myanmar border
Aquaculture System (RAS) projects. (b) Rann of Kutch
How many of the above statements is/are (c) Western and Central Himalayas
correct? (d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 75. Consider the following statements:
(c) All three Statement - I :Fragmentation of Western
(d) None Ghats local ecosystem has resulted in
complete lost of interior forests in the total
72. With reference to ‘Cannabis production forested area.
and regulation in India’, which one of the Statement – II:Western Ghats have high
following statements is incorrect? ecological fragility as they have
(a) Individual states have their own experienced substantial changes in land
regulations pertaining to the cover, primarily attributed to unplanned
consumption, possession, sale, or developmental activities.
purchase of cannabis. Which one of the following is correct in
(b) CSIR-IIIM is entrusted with the task of respect of the above statements?
discovering new drugs and therapeutic (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
methodologies derived from Natural correct and Statement-II is the correct
Products. explanation for Statement-I
(c) The Union Territory of Jammu is set to (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
lead India's inaugural Cannabis correct and Statement-II is not the
Medicine Project. correct explanation for Statement-I
(d) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
Substances Act, 1985 prohibits the sale is incorrect
and production of any part of the (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
cannabis plant. II is correct

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76. ‘Situated along the India-Nepal border, this 78. Consider the following statements in
Tiger Reserve encompasses forested areas relation to Nari Adalat:
from North Kheri, South Kheri, and 1. Nari Adalat initiative creates women-
Shahjahanpur forest divisions. The reserve only courts at the village level, block
is drained by Sharda and Geruwa rivers and district lev
along with Suheli and Mohana streams, all 2. These courts aim to address issues such
of which are tributaries of the powerful as domestic violence, property rights,
Ghagra River. and patriarchal norms.
The reserve features North Indian Moist 3. The initiative is currently restricted to
Deciduous vegetation, showcasing some of Jammu and Kashmir and will be
the country's finest examples of Sal forests expanded eventually.
(Shorea robusta). Further, the reserve also 4. Members of Nari Adalat should
has prominent mammals, avian and reptile necessarily have atleast 2 years of legal
species.’ practice experience.
Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries How many of the above statements is/are
are covered by the Tiger Reserve described correct?
above?
(a) Only one
(a) Bhindawas and Khaparwas (b) Only two
(b) Kaimur and Bhimbandh (c) Only three
(c) Kishanpur and Katerniaghat (d) All four
(d) Sitanadi and Tamor Pingla
79. Consider the following statements in
77. Which of the following explanation best
relation to Delisting of Securities:
describes the ‘Tankai method of
Shipbuilding’ recently seen in news? 1. Once delisted, the securities of that
(a) It is the process of constructing ships company can only be traded on the
using clay and mud-based materials, stock exchange with prior approval
creating vessels suitable for specific from SEBI.
religious and ceremonial purposes. 2. In compulsory delisting, securities are
(b) It is an ancient Indian technique used removed as a punitive measure when a
to construct wooden ships. It involves company fails to make required
stitching together wooden planks to submissions
create a durable and sturdy ship 3. When a company wishes to delist its
without the use of nails.
securities, it is not required to
(c) It is a modern approach to constructing
repurchase issued shares.
ships using advanced computer-aided
design (CAD) technology for precision How many of the above statements is/are
engineering. INCORRECT?
(d) It is a traditional Indian shipbuilding (a) Only one
method that primarily relies on (b) Only two
welding techniques to join metal (c) All three
components for ship construction.
(d) None
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80. Consider the following statements in 82. ‘Also known as Banjara embroidery, it is a
relation to Global Survey on Digital and highly intricate form of needlework
Sustainable Trade Facilitation: performed on a piece of fabric. The
1. The survey has been released by the selection of patterns, types of stitches, color
United Nations Economic and Social combinations, and the addition of
Commission for Asia Pacific embellishments such as beads and mirrors
(UNESCAP). are integral parts of the creative process.
2. The survey is conducted annually, The final touch is given through ironing to
covering over 140 economies and achieve the desired appearance. These
assessing 60 trade facilitation embroidered pieces can be used in various
measures. applications, such as clothing, curtains,
3. India now stands as the top-performing pillow covers, bedspreads, and bags.
country among all the nations in the Sandur Embroidery, a specific style of this
South Asia region. craft, was bestowed with a Geographical
4. India achieved a flawless score of Indication tag in 2010.’
100% in crucial areas like Which of the following community
Transparency, Formalities, Institutional practices the embroidery art described
Arrangement and Cooperation, and above?
Paperless Trade. (a) Lohana community of Gujarat
How many of the above statements is/are (b) Rewari community of Western India
incorrect? (c) Todu community of South India
(a) Only one (d) Lambadi community of Deccan India
(b) Only two
(c) Only three 83. With reference to ‘Global Peace Index
(d) All four 2023, which one of the following
statements is incorrect?
81. With reference to Sangam Literature, (a) Unfortunately, for the ninth
consider the following pairs: consecutive year, the global peace
Genre Landscape level has decreased.
1. Kurinji : Pastoral forests (b) India's overall score of 2.31 is lower
2. Neytal : Coastal regions than the global average of 2.314.
3. Marutam : Riverine agricultural land (c) Ukraine, recorded more conflict-
4. Palai : Arid regions related fatalities, surpassing the
How many of the above pairs is/are previous global high witnessed during
correctly matched? the Syrian War.
(a) Only one (d) The indicator for political instability in
India improved, primarily due to
(b) Only two
decreased geopolitical tensions with
(c) Only three
China.
(d) All four

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84. With reference to Supreme Court Judgements 86. Consider the following statements in relation
related to Uniform Civil Code, consider the to Right to Silence:
following pairs: 1. ‘Right to Silence’ is enshrined in the
Case Judgement Indian Constitution.
1. Shah : Triple talaq as 2. An accused person cannot be deprived
Bano unconstitutional and
of their liberty solely because they have
Case violative of Muslim
not admitted to the alleged crimes.
women's dignity and
equality 3. Article 21 explicitly states that "no
Sarla : A Hindu husband cannot person accused of any offense shall be
Mudgal convert to Islam and marry compelled to be a witness against
Case without dissolving his first himself."
marriage How many of the above statements is/are
2. Shayara : Right of a Muslim woman correct?
Bano to claim maintenance from (a) Only one
Case her husband even after the
Iddat period (b) Only two
How many of the above pairs is/are correctly (c) All three
matched? (d) None
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 87. Which of the following explanation best
(c) All three describes the term ‘Dark Pattern’ sometimes
(d) None seen in news?
(a) They are a collection of digital riddles
85. Consider the following statements in relation and puzzles hidden on websites,
to Enforcement Directorate (ED): challenging users to unlock secret
1. ED is a pre-independence body content or features by solving these
constituted by the Britishers to check enigmatic patterns.
money laundering by officials during the
(b) They refer to design elements used to
Second World War.
make websites and apps look mysterious
2. Administrative control of ED shifted from
the Department of Economic Affairs to and alluring, often involving dark colors
the Department of Revenue in 1960. and hidden messages, creating an
3. ED draws its statutory powers solely from intriguing but unsettling user experience.
the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, (c) They are complex mathematical
2002 (PMLA). algorithms used for predicting negative
4. The appointment of ED’s director follows or adverse events in financial markets,
the provisions of the ‘Delhi Special Police often associated with financial crashes
Establishment Act, 1946’. and economic downturns.
How many of the above statements is/are (d) They are strategies employed by
correct? websites and applications to compel
(a) Only one users into actions they did not intend to
(b) Only two take or discourage behaviors that are not
(c) Only three in the users' best interests.
(d) All four
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88. ‘Horizon 2047 Framework’ of India, 91. Consider the following statements in
recently seen in news is related to which of relation to Comprehensive and Progressive
the following? Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
(a) Partnership with the US in the Indo- (CPTPP):
Pacific 1. A country should belong to the Indo-
(b) Space Mission to Asteroid Bennu with pacific region to be eligible for
Japan membership.
(c) Long-term Strategic Plan with France 2. The agreement was originally known
(d) Natural Gas Pipeline project with the as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Middle East but was renamed after Russia withdrew
its membership.
89. Consider the following statements in 3. The trade agreement faces global
relation to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman criticsm due to the lack of
Nidhi (PM-KISAN): environmental protection and labor
1. The government transfers an annual rights in its charter.
amount of Rs 6,000, to small and How many of the above statements is/are
marginal farmers with landholding correct?
under 2 hectares. (a) Only one
2. Funding of the scheme is shared (b) Only two
equally between Government of India (c) All three
and the respective state governments. (d) None
3. The responsibility for identifying
beneficiary farmer families lies with 92. With reference to Foreign Portfolio
the Central Government. Investors (FPIs), which one of the
following statements is incorrect?
How many of the above statements is/are
(a) FPI is a component of a country's
correct?
capital account and is reflected in its
(a) Only one Balance of Payments (BOP).
(b) Only two (b) FPI investors are typically passive
(c) All three shareholders, lacking influence over
(d) None the companies whose shares they hold.
(c) FPI encompasses a range of financial
90. India signed the ‘Strategic Clean Energy assets, including equities, bonds,
Partnership’ (SCEP) with which of the mutual funds, exchange-traded funds,
following countries? ADRs, and GDRs.
(a) Iraq (d) Recently, government allowed
(b) United States of America investments made by Non-Resident
(c) Saudi Arabia Indians (NRIs) to be included under
(d) Kazakhstan the category of FPI.

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93. Consider the following statements: 95. Consider the following statements in
Statement - I : The global minimum tax is relation to Centralised Information
an international tax reform initiative led by Management System (CIMS):
the OECD that ensures equitable taxation 1. CIMS has been introduced by the
for multinational enterprises (MNEs) National Payments Corporation of
operating on a global scale. India (NPCI).
Statement – II: India is trying to delay the 2. CIMS is a state-of-the-art system that
implementation of a 15% Global Minimum harnesses advanced technology to
Corporate Tax as it is substantially lower effectively manage extensive datasets.
than the tax rate in the country, ultimately 3. The system offers limited public access
leading to a loss of revenue for the to data thereby curtailing online
government. statistical analysis for external users.
Which one of the following is correct in How many of the above statements is/are
respect of the above statements? correct?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (a) Only one
correct and Statement-II is the correct (b) Only two
explanation for Statement-I (c) All three
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (d) None
correct and Statement-II is not the
correct explanation for Statement-I 96. Consider the following statements:
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II Statement - I : The Ministry of Statistics
is incorrect and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement- has replaced the Standing Committee on
II is correct Economic Statistics (SCES) with a
Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS).
94. Consider the following statements in Statement – II: The SCES had a restricted
relation to ‘World of Debt’ Report: purview, concentrating on datasets like the
1. The report focuses on public debt and Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS),
has been issued by the World Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), Index
Economic Forum (WEF). of Industrial Production (IIP), and
Economic Census.
2. Over the last decade, debt has grown at
Which one of the following is correct in
a faster pace in developing nations
respect of the above statements?
compared to developed ones.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
3. Developing countries are increasingly
correct and Statement-II is the correct
dependent on private creditors, which
explanation for Statement-I
has led higher borrowing costs.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
How many of the above statements is/are
correct and Statement-II is not the
correct?
correct explanation for Statement-I
(a) Only one
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
(b) Only two is incorrect
(c) All three (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
(d) None II is correct

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97. The term ‘Nomadic Elephant’ recently seen 99. Consider the following pairs:
in news is related to which of the Place in news Location
following? 1. Dhala Crater : Maharashtra
(a) A new species of prehistoric elephant 2. Kaas Plateau : Jharkhand
3. Parkachik : Sikkim
discovered in Siberia.
Glacier
(b) A new mobile app for tracking How many of the above pairs is/are
elephant migrations in India. correctly matched?
(c) A joint military training exercise (a) Only one
between the Indian Army and the (b) Only two
(c) All three
Mongolian Armed Forces.
(d) None
(d) A code name for the anti-insurgency
operation against Naxalities. 100. ‘During his time, the Gurjara-Pratiharas
governed an extensive empire, stretching
98. With reference to ‘Protection of Plant from Kashmir to Gujarat. He staunchly
opposed Arab invaders and maintained a
Varieties and Farmers Rights (PPV&FR)
formidable army. He was commonly
Act, 2001, which one of the following known by the title 'Srimad-Adivaraha,'
statements is incorrect? alluding to the auspicious primeval boar
(a) It is a comprehensive legislation incarnation of Vishnu. Kalhana's
Rajatarangini affirms that his rule
designed to protect the interests of
extended north to Kashmir and that he
farmers engaged in plant breeding conquered Punjab by vanquishing the
against the commercial plant breeders. ruling 'Thakkiyaka' dynasty. The
(b) The Act seeks to implement the TRIPs Daulatpura-Dausa Inscription attests to
his rule in the Dausa region.’
agreement, safeguarding the socio-
The above description is about which of
economic interests of all stakeholders.
the following ruler of the Gurjara-
(c) Breeders can appoint agents or Pratihara Dynasty?
licensees and have legal recourse in (a) Nagabhata I
case of rights violations. (b) Vatsaraja
(d) Researchers are permitted to use any (c) Mihira Bhoja
(d) Mahendrapala I
registered variety but repeated use of a
variety to develop a new one requires
the registered breeder's permission. *******

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