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CIVIL SERVICES(PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION - 2023

VST 2 PAPER I
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1. Which among the following group of Select the correct answer using the
persons are eligible for Indian code given below:
citizenship? (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. A person born in India on or (b) 2 and 4 only
after December 3, 2004 (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
irrespective of the nationality of (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
his/her parents. 3. In India, other than ensuring that
2. A person born outside India on public funds are used efficiently and
or after December 3, 2004 and for the intended purpose, what is the
having one of the parents as importance of the office of the
citizen of India. Comptroller and Auditor General
3. A person of Indian origin who is (CAG)?
ordinarily resident in India for 1. CAG exercises exchequer
seven years before making an control on behalf of the
application for registration. Parliament when the President
4. A person resided in India for of India declares national
not less than eleven years emergency/financial
during the last fourteen years. emergency.
Select the correct answer form the 2. CAG reports on the execution
code given below: of projects or programmes by
(a) 1 and 2 only the ministries which are
(b) 2 and 3 only discussed by the Public
(c) 1 and 4 only Accounts Committee.
(d) 3 and 4 only 3. Information from CAG reports
2. Which of the following statements can be used by investigating
are correct regarding the agencies to press charges
significance of the Directive against those who have
Principles violated the law while
of State Policy in India? managing public finances.
1. They refer to the goals and 4. While dealing with the audit
objectives which should be and accounting of government
adopted by a society. companies, CAG has certain
2. They facilitate stability and judicial powers for prosecuting
continuity in government those who violate the law.
policies. Which of the statements given above
3. They are intended to avoid any is/are correct?
type of conflict between the (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
Centre and the states. (b) 2 only
4. They are supplementary to the (c) 2 and 3 only
fundamental rights of the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
citizens. 4. To protect the interest of states in
the financial matters, the
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Constitution lays down that certain independence of Supreme Court in

bills India?
can be introduced in the Parliament 1. The salaries and allowances of
only on the recommendation of the the judges are not subjected to
President. In this context, which of the vote of the Parliament.
the following are those bills? 2. Parliament cannot discuss the
1. A bill which imposes or varies conduct of the judges under
any tax or duty in which states any condition.
are interested. 3. The judiciary has the power to
2. A bill which affects the penalize those who are found
principles on which money is guilty of Contempt of Court.
distributed to states. 4. All appointments of officers and
3. A bill which imposes any staffs of the Supreme Court are
surcharge on any specified tax made by the Chief Justice of
for the purpose of the Centre. India.
4. A bill which reduces the Select the correct answer using the
salaries and allowances of the code given below:
members of Rajya Sabha. (a) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the (b) 3 and 4 only
codes given below: (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only 7. With reference to Remote Voting,
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only consider the following statements:
(d) 3 and 4 only 1. Election Commission of India
5. With reference to the Governor of a has introduced ‘Remote Voting’
state in India, consider the following which is based on Aadhar
statements: linked internet connected
1. The power of Governor to devices.
prorogue the state legislature is 2. It will allow electors to vote
not his discretionary power. from locations other than
2. In some cases, the Governor assigned polling stations.
can refuse the cabinet’s 3. It has been made mandatory
recommendation of for all the senior citizens and
summoning the legislature. physically handicapped
3. When the Governor uses his persons from 2022 by Election
discretionary power, his actions Commission of India.
cannot be challenged in any Which of the statements given above
court. is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above (a) 1 and 2 only
is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only 8. With reference to ‘Money bills’,
(d) 2 and 3 only consider the following statements:
6. Which of the following provisions 1. They can be introduced either
have been provided by the by a minister or by a private
Constitution to ensure the member.

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2. They requires the certification India may specify the castes,

of the speaker whenever races or tribes that shall be
transmitted to the Rajya deemed to be Scheduled
Sabha. Castes.
3. Defeat of Money bills 2. No person who professes a
introduced in Lok Sabha leads religion different from the
to the resignation of the Hindu, the Sikh or the Buddhist
government. religion shall be deemed to be
Which of the statements given above a member of Scheduled Caste.
is/are correct? 3. The rights of a person
(a) 1 only belonging to a Scheduled Tribe
(b) 1 and 2 only are dependent of his/her
(c) 3 only religious faith.
(d) 2 and 3 only Which of the above statements
9. Consider the following statements is/are correct?
regarding Tribunals. (a) 1 only
1. Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body (b) 1, 2
that have the power to try (c) 1, 3
cases of special matter which (d) 2, 3
are conferred on them by 12. Consider the following statements
statutes. regarding Attorney General for India.
2. For effective delivery of justice, 1. Attorney General for India is
the members of the Tribunals the Government of India’s first
must be compulsorily trained in law officer, and has the right of
Law. audience in all courts of the
3. The tenure, terms and country.
conditions of service of the 2. He is a member of the Union
members of the Administrative Cabinet.
tribunal are entirely in the 3. According to the Constitution of
hands of the executive. India, it shall be the duty of the
Which of the above statements Attorney-General to perform
is/are correct? such
(a) 1, 2 duties of a legal character,
(b) 1, 3 assigned to him by the
(c) 1 only President.
(d) 1, 2, 3 Which of the above statements
10. The “doctrine of essentiality” is often is/are correct?
used by the courts in relation to (a) 1, 2
which of the following Articles of (b) 1, 3
Indian Constitution? (c) 2, 3
(a) Article 14 (d) 1, 2, 3
(b) Article 19 13. Which of the following countries
(c) Article 21 share their border with Ukraine?
(d) Article 25 1. Turkey
11. Consider the following statements. 2. Bulgaria
1. Under Article 341 of the 3. Slovakia
Constitution, the President of 4. Romania.

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5. Belarus the east in the state of

Select the correct answer code: Jharkhand.
(a) 3, 4, 5 Which of the above statements
(b) 1, 3, 4, 5 is/are correct?
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4 (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 5 (b) 2 only
14. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding Delhi’s geography and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
weather conditions that contributes 17. Consider the following statements
to air pollution. about Real Estate investment Trusts
1. During the southwest (REITs).
monsoon, the prevalent 1. REITs are mutual fund like
direction of the wind is easterly. institutions that enable
2. Once the monsoon withdraws, investments mainly in
the predominant direction of completed and revenue
the winds changes to north- generating real estate assets.
westerly. 2. REITS are regulated by the
3. The fall in temperature also securities market regulator in
contributes to increased India.
pollution levels. 3. A REIT can be launched as an
Select the correct answer code: initial public offer (IPO).
(a) 1, 2 Which of the above statements
(b) 1, 3 is/are correct?
(c) 2, 3 (a) 1, 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 (b) 1, 3
15. India presently has which of the (c) 2, 3
following research stations at (d) 1, 2, 3
Antarctica? 18. Consider the following statements
1. Maitri regarding Yield curve.
2. Himadri 1. The yield curve is a graph
3. Bharati showing the relationship
Select the correct answer code: between interest rates earned
(a) 1, 2 on lending money for different
(b) 2, 3 durations.
(c) 1, 3 2. The yield curve turns positive
(d) 1, 2, 3 when near-term Treasurys
16. Consider the following statements: yield more than their long-term
1. Garo and Khasi hills are counterparts.
extensions of Purvanchals in Which of the above statements
Meghalaya forming water is/are incorrect?
divide between Brahmaputra (a) 1 only
and Barak River. (b) 2 only
2. Rajmahal Hills are formed from (c) Both 1 and 2
rocks dating from the Jurassic (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Period and named after the 19. Which of the following are barriers to
town of Rajmahal which lies to the free adjustments in the currency
exchange rate in the Forex market?

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1. Frequent sterilization by the Affairs under the

Central bank Ministry of Finance.
2. Exporting a commodity that is 4. The national Economic Census
of the comparative advantage in India is conducted every five
of a nation years.
Which of the above statements Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 4 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
20. Consider the following statements. 22. Consider the following statements
1. Unlike core inflation, headline with reference to Reserve Funds of
inflation takes into account State Governments :
changes in the price of food 1. Consolidated Sinking Fund
and energy. (CSF) is an amortisation fund
2. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) created to meet repayment
uses CPI-combined as the sole obligations
inflation measure for the of the State Government.
purpose of monetary policy. 2. Guarantee Redemption Fund
3. Consumer Price Index (GRF) is being provided to
Numbers for Industrial workers State Governments by RBI
measure a change over time in against the
prices of a fixed basket of collateral of their investments
goods and services consumed in marketable securities.
by Industrial Workers. 3. CSF and GRF are reserve
Which of the above statements funds maintained by State
is/are correct? Governments with the Reserve
(a) 1, 2 Bank of India.
(b) 2, 3 Which of the statements given above
(c) 1, 3 is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3 (a) 1 and 2 only
21. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Currently, the Economic (c) 1 and 3 only
Census in India is the seventh (d) 1, 2 and 3
in the series, starting from 23. Consider the following statements:
1977. 1. Sales tax is an indirect tax
2. Economic Census in India is collected from both producers
the complete count of all and consumers of goods and
establishments located within services, while value-added tax
the is levied only on consumers.
geographical boundary of 2. Unlike the CENVAT system,
India. the implementation of GST
3. The Economic Census in India removed the cascading effect
is conducted by the on tax.
Department of Economic 3. Sweets, lifesaving drugs, fresh
and frozen meat other than

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pre-packed, and coals are impact of domestic inflation

included under the 5% tax slab while calculating the exchange
under the GST. rate between the domestic
Which of the statements given above currency and a basket of other
is/are correct? major currencies.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above
(b) 2 only is/are correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
24. Consider the following statements (c) 1 and 3 only
about Consumer Price Index (CPI) (d) 1, 2 and 3
and Wholesale Price Index 26. In the context of an open economy,
(WPI) in India: which of the following statements
1. Both CPI and WPI are is/are correct with respect
calculated using a basket to the term ‘Balance of Payments
which consists of goods as well (BoP)’?
as services. 1. BoP is a systematic record of
2. While the weightage of food all economic transactions
items is the highest in CPI, the between the citizens and non-
weightage of manufactured citizens of
items is the highest in WPI. a country during a specific
3. CPI and WPI always move in period.
the same direction. 2. Devaluation of currency is
4. While CPI is now used for taken as a measure when the
inflation targeting by the RBI, BoP situation is adverse.
WPI also plays an important 3. External Commercial
role in policy making. Borrowings form part of the
Which of the statements given above Capital account under the BoP.
are not correct? Select the correct answer using the
(a) 1 and 3 code given below:
(b) 2 and 4 (a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 3 only
25. Consider the following statements: (d) 1 and 2 only
1. Twin deficit syndrome is a term 27. In a given economic system, the
used to denote a situation post-recession situation is described
when both current account as follows – “Large-scale sectors of
deficit and the economy recover fastly from the
fiscal deficit are high. recession and show positive growth
2. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) while the medium and small scale
based exchange rates are industries remain stagnant or show
calculated by comparing the negative growth post-recession.”
prices of the same basket of The above situation is described
goods and services in different best by which of the following
countries. shapes of economic recovery?
3. Real Effective Exchange Rate (a) V-shaped recovery
(REER) takes into account the (b) U-shaped recovery

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(c) K-shaped recovery 30. Consider the following statements

(d) W-shaped recovery regarding the Censorship of the
28. With reference to the Mysore Press Act of 1799:
Kingdom, consider the following 1. It was originally imposed by
statements: Lord Wellesly.
1. The Mysore Kingdom emerged 2. This Act warranted that all
out of the Vijayanagar empire content was to be cleared by
under the leadership of Hyder the Secretary to the
Ali. Government.
2. Battle of Pollilur painting 3. Every publisher was required
represents the victory of the to get a license from the
Mysore kingdom over the government, in case of default,
British. the penalty was Rs.400 and
3. After the Fourth Anglo-Mysore the Press would be ceased by
War, the British took direct the government.
control over the Mysore Which of the statements given above
kingdom. is/are not correct?
Which of the statements given above (a) 1 and 3 only
is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 only 31. Which of the following were the main
(d) 1, 2 and 3 reasons behind the Paika Rebellion?
29. Consider the following statements 1. Replacement of the traditional
regarding the system of Dual silver Sicca Rupee with paper
Government in Bengal in the 18th currency by the British.
century: 2. Unprecedented rise in prices of
1. It was introduced by Lord Clive food and salt.
post the Treaty of Allahabad in 3. Shifting absentee landlords
1765. from Bengal to Odisha post-
2. As the Diwan of Bengal, the auction of local estates in
English East India Company Calcutta.
directly collected the revenue. Select the correct answer using the
3. The responsibility of code given below:
administration was left to Naib (a) 1 and 2 only
Diwan and Naib Nazim (b) 1 and 3 only
Muhammad Raza (c) 2 and 3 only
Khan, nominated by the (d) 1, 2 and 3
company. 32. With reference to the Aligarh
Which of the statements given above movement, consider the following
is/are correct? statements:
(a) 1 and 2 1. It is a revivalist movement
(b) 2 only started by Sir Syed Ahmad
(c) 2 and 3 Khan.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. It opposed polygamy and
promoted modern education.

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3. Syed Ahmad Khan propagated 35. With reference to Human

his ideas through Tahdhib-ul- Papillomavirus (HPV), consider the
Akhlaq magazine. following statement :
Which of the statements given above 1. It is a single-stranded
is/are correct? Ribonucleic acid that affects
(a) 1 and 2 only human beings.
(b) 1 and 3 only 2. Cervical cancer is primarily
(c) 2 and 3 only caused due to HPV.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Gardasil is an indigenously
33. Brahmo samaj was founded by Raja developed HPV vaccine in
Ram Mohan Roy for reform in Indian India.
Society. Which of the statements given above
Consider the following statement are correct?
related to the Brahmo Samaj. (a) 1 and 2 only
1. The samaj opposed idol or (b) 2 and 3 only
image worship. (c) 2 only
2. The rationalist perspective of (d) 1 and 3 only
Brahmo Samaj led to the 36. With reference to Plant and Animal
repudiation of the infallibility of cells, consider the following
the Vedas. statement:
3. Brahmo Samaj incorporated 1. Centriole is present in the
the teachings of other religions animal cell but generally
too. absent in plant cell.
Which of the statement given above 2. Carbohydrates are stored in
is/are correct? the animal in form of starch
(a) 3 only and plants in the form of
(b) 1 and 2 only glycogen.
(c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above
(d) 1, 2 and 3 is/are correct ?
34. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
1. Speed of the sound in air (b) 2 only
increases with increase in (c) Both 1 and 2
temperature. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. When a sound waves travels 37. With reference to lithium element
from one medium to another consider the following statements:
medium, the frequency 1. Lithium is the lightest metal on
remains constant. earth.
3. Sound travels faster in 2. Excess intake of lithium can
hydrogen medium compared to cause black foot disease.
air medium. 3. Region of the lithium triangle
Which of the statements given above consists of Chile, Argentina,
is/are correct ? and Bolivia.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statement given above
(b) 1 only is/are correct ?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
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(d) 1, 2 and 3 41. Consider the following statements.

38. Which of the following are 1. In all ecosystems, all the
radioactive elements? pyramids, of number, of energy
1. Hassium and biomass are upright.
2. Promethium 2. Energy at a lower trophic level
3. Technetium is always more than at a higher
4. Zirconium level.
5. Nobelium 3. Ecological pyramids take into
Select the correct answer using the account the same species
code given below : belonging to two or more
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only trophic levels.
(b) 4 and 5 only Which of the above statements
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only is/are incorrect?
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (a) 1, 2
39. Which of the following are the effects (b) 2, 3
of Alexander’s invasion of India. (c) 1, 3
1. Political unification of north (d) 1, 2, 3
India under the Mauryas. 42. Consider the following statements
2. Rise of small independent about Global Footprint Network.
states. 1. The Global Footprint Network
3. Increase in trade between India is an attached office of UNEP,
and West Asia. promoting and driving
4. Complete annexation of the sustainable policy decisions.
north western India. 2. Global Footprint Network’s goal
Which of the above statements is to create a future where all
is/are correct? humans can live well, within
(a) 1, 2, 3 the means of one planet Earth.
(b) 2, 3, 4 3. Global Footprint Network
(c) 1, 3 calculates Earth Overshoot
(d) 1, 3, 4 Day every year.
40. Consider the following statements. Which of the above statements
1. Asoka embraced Buddhism is/are correct?
under the influence of Buddhist (a) 1, 2
monk, Upagupta. (b) 2, 3
2. According to some scholars, (c) 1, 3
Asoka’s conversion to (d) 1, 2, 3
Buddhism was immediate. 43. Consider the following statements.
3. Asoka appointed special 1. Examples of areas where
officers called Dharma primary succession occurs are
Mahamatras to speed up the abandoned farm lands, burned
progress of Dhamma. forests and lands that have
Which of the above statements been flooded.
is/are correct? 2. Primary succession is faster
(a) 1, 2 than secondary succession.
(b) 1, 3 3. Presence of soil makes the
(c) 2, 3 succession faster.
(d) 1, 2, 3

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Which of the above statements world’s highest-level decision-

is/are correct? making body on the
(a) 1, 2 environment.
(b) 1, 3 3. The Assembly meets annually
(c) 2, 3 to set priorities for global
(d) 3 only environmental policies and
44. Consider the following statements develop international
regarding Keystone species. environmental law.
1. The top predators are Which of the above statements
considered as keystone is/are incorrect?
species. (a) 1 only
2. If keystone species are lost, it (b) 2 only
will lead to the degradation of (c) 1, 3
whole ecosystem. (d) 2, 3
3. Plants are not considered as 47. Consider the following statements
Keystone species. regarding Black Carbon.
Which of the above statements 1. Black carbon is the sooty black
is/are correct? material emitted from gas and
(a) 1, 3 diesel engines, coal-fired
(b) 2, 3 power plants and other sources
(c) 1, 2 that burn fossil fuel.
(d) 1, 2, 3 2. Black carbon has an
45. Identify the national park based on atmospheric lifetime of more
following features: than 100 years.
1. It is a part of world’s ‘hottest 3. Black carbon deposits in the
hotspots’ of biological diversity. Arctic increases the Earth’s
2. It is home to unique, ability to reflect the warming
threatened and endangered rays of the sun.
species like the lion-tailed Which of the above statements
macaques is/are correct?
3. Rivers Tunga, Bhadra and (a) 1, 2
Netravati, originate from the (b) 1 only
heart of this National Park. (c) 1, 3
Select the correct answer code: (d) 1, 2, 3
(a) Kudremukh National Park 48. Which of the following pairs given
(b) Bandipur National Park below is/are correctly matched?
(c) Mudumalai National Park Mountain State
(d) Silent Valley National Park 1. Abor Hills : Sikkim
46. Consider the following statements 2. Mikir Hills : Assam
about United Nations Environment 3. Garhjat Hills : Odisha
Assembly. Select the correct answer code:
1. The United Nations (a) 1, 2
Environment Assembly was (b) 1, 3
created in 1992 at the Earth (c) 2, 3
Summit in Rio de Janeiro. (d) 1 ,2, 3
2. The United Nations 49. Consider the following statements
Environment Assembly is the about Kalbelia.

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1. It is a folk dance performed by Which of the above statements

the women of the Kalbelia is/are correct?
community of Gujarat. (a) 1, 2
2. ‘Been’ is the popular musical (b) 1, 3
instrument of this dance form. (c) 3 only
3. The UNESCO has inscribed (d) 1, 2, 3
Kalbelia folk songs and dances 52. What do you understand by the term
in the Representative List of ‘Social Forestry’?
the Intangible Cultural Heritage 1. Reducing the pressure on the
of Humanity. traditional forest area by
Which of the above statements encouraging plantations on
is/are correct? community land
(a) 1, 2 2. Promoting commercial
(b) 2, 3 harvesting of timber and non-
(c) 1, 3 timber products from traditional
(d) 1, 2, 3 forests by community to meet
50. Consider the following statements local demands
about Young Bengal Movement. Which of the above is/are correct?
1. The movement was launched (a) 1 only
by Surendranath Banerjea and (b) 2 only
later gained prominence with (c) Both 1 and 2
the participation of Henry (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Vivian Derozio. 53. The National Green Tribunal can
2. The movement had influence hear cases related to which of the
of French Revolution. following Acts?
3. The movement failed to have a 1. The Water (Prevention and
long-term impact. Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Which of the above statements 2. The Environment (Protection)
is/are incorrect? Act, 1986.
(a) 1, 2 3. The Biological Diversity Act,
(b) 1 only 2002.
(c) 2, 3 4. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
(d) 1, 3 Select the correct answer code:
51. With reference to the ‘National (a) 1, 2, 3
Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (b) 2, 3, 4
(NAFCC)’, consider the following (c) 1, 2, 4
statements: (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme. 54. The Home Rule Movement of 1916
2. Central Pollution Control Board did not emphasize
(CPCB) is the National 1. Revival of Swadeshi
Implementing Entity (NIE). 2. Participation of Indians in self-
3. The overall aim of NAFCC is to governing institutions for India
support concrete adaptation 3. Complete erosion of British
activities which mitigate the sovereignty over India
adverse effects of climate 4. Separate electorates for all
change. communities of India
Select the correct answer code:

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(a) 1, 2 initiative to promote investment

(b) 2, 3 in coastal ecosystem
(c) 1, 3 conservation for sustainable
(d) 3, 4 development.
55. Consider the following statements 2. MFF conservation habitats
regarding Third Battle of Panipat. includes all types of coastal
1. The Third Battle of Panipat was ecosystem, such as coral
fought between the Marathas reefs, estuaries, lagoons,
and the invading armies of sandy beaches, sea grasses
Afghan general Ahmed Shah and wetlands.
Abdali. 3. It is purely research body and
2. Maharaja Surajmal was among doesn’t offer any grants to
those who played key roles in support mangrove
the battle. conservation initiatives.
3. After the battle, the Marathas Which of the above statements
lost their preeminent position in is/are correct?
north India, which ultimately (a) 2 only
paved the way for British (b) 1, 2
colonial powers to take over. (c) 1, 2, 3
Which of the above statements (d) 3 only
is/are correct? 58. Consider the following statements
(a) 1, 2 about Cartagena Protocol on
(b) 1, 3 Biosafety (CPB).
(c) 2, 3 1. It is the first international
(d) 1, 2, 3 regulatory framework for safe
56. Consider the following statements transfer, handling and use of
with regard to Olive Ridley turtles Living Modified Organisms
1. They are found in warm waters (LMOs).
of the Pacific and Indian 2. It was negotiated under the
oceans. aegis of UNFCCC.
2. They are herbivores and thrive 3. The Protocol establishes a
exclusively on algae and sea Biosafety Clearing-House
grasses. (BCH) to facilitate information
3. Odisha coast is one of the exchange with special attention
largest mass nesting sites in to developing countries.
the world. Which of the above statements
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
is/are correct? (a) 1, 3
(a) 2 only (b) 1 only
(b) 1, 3 (c) 1, 2
(c) 2, 3 (d) 2, 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 59. Why Chemical oxygen demand
57. Consider the following statements (COD) is a better mode used to
regarding Mangroves for the Future measure pollution load in water than
(MFF). Biochemical Oxygen Demand
1. Mangroves for the Future (BOD)?
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1. COD can measure pollution (d) 1, 2, 3

load in flowing water, which 62. Consider the following statements
BOD cannot. regarding UN-REDD Programme
2. COD measures pollution load 1. It is a collaborative programme
due to non-biodegradable of the Food and Agriculture
sources, which BOD does not. Organization (FAO) of the
Which of the above statements United Nations, UNDP and
is/are correct? UNEP.
(a) 1 only 2. The incentives received from
(b) 2 only REDD to developing countries
(c) Both 1 and 2 would be passed on to the
(d) None local communities involved in
60. Consider the following statements the protection and
regarding Red and Yellow Soil. management of the forest.
1. Red soil develops in areas of 3. It includes incentives for
high rainfall in the eastern and positive elements of
southern part of the Deccan conservation and sustainable
Plateau. management of forest.
2. The soil looks yellow when it Which of the above statements
occurs in a hydrated form. is/are correct?
3. They are generally poor in (a) 1, 2
Nitrogen and phosphorous and (b) 1, 3
rich in humus. (c) 2, 3
Which of the above statements (d) 1, 2, 3
is/are incorrect? 63. DNA Profiling is used in which of the
(a) 1 only following areas?
(b) 1, 2 1. Criminal investigations
(c) 1, 3 2. Parentage testing
(d) 2, 3 3. Genealogical research
61. Consider the following statements 4. Study of animal and plant
regarding Decomposition. populations
1. Fragmentation: Bacterial and Select the correct answer code:
fungal enzymes degrading (a) 1, 2, 3
detritus into simpler inorganic (b) 1, 3, 4
substances. (c) 2, 3, 4
2. Mineralisation: Humus is (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
degraded by some microbes 64. Archimedes Principle refers to
and release of inorganic (a) An object remains at rest
nutrients unless acted upon by a force.
3. Catabolism: Earthworm (b) The speed of light in a vacuum
breaking down detritus into is independent of the motion of
smaller particles. all observers.
Which of the above statements (c) The ability or tendency of
is/are correct? something to float in water or
(a) 1, 2 other fluids.
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65. Consider the following statements (a) A and B only

regarding Particle physics. (b) B only
1. Particle physics is the study of (c) C only
nature of particles that (d) All of the above
constitute matter and radiation. 69. Consider the following statements
2. Modern particle physics regarding Warren Hasting’s policy
research is focused on and views of education in British
subatomic particles, including India.
protons and neutrons. 1. He was against spread of
3. Subatomic particles are vernacular education in India.
produced by radioactive 2. He wanted to spread the
processes. teaching of English and
Which of the above statements western science via colleges
is/are correct? and universities in India.
(a) 1, 2 Which of the above statements
(b) 1, 3 is/are correct?
(c) 2, 3 (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2 only
66. Consider the following statement (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding Endoplasmic Reticulum. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
A. If forms the supporting skeleton 70. Consider the following statements
frame work of the cell regarding Five Year Plans in India.
B. It does not provide a pathway 1. The duration of plan holiday
for distribution of nuclear was from 1966 to 1969.
material 2. “Garibi Hatao” slogan was
C. It provides surface for various given during Fourth Five Year
enzymatic reaction. Plan.
Which of the above statement are 3. Third Five Year Plan was
false? based on the P.C. Mahalanobis
(a) A only Model.
(b) B and C Which of the above statements
(c) B only is/are correct?
(d) A, B and C are false. (a) 1, 2
67. Which of the following are known as (b) 2, 3
power house of the cell? (c) 1 only
(a) Lysosomes (d) 1, 2, 3
(b) GolgiApparatus 71. As one moves from Equator towards
(c) Plastids Poles, one will observe:
(d) Mitochondria 1. Decrease in length of
68. Consider the following statements longitudes.
regarding plant cells? 2. Decrease in altitude.
A. Nucleus in plant cell is elliptical 3. Decrease in distance between
in shape. longitudes.
B. Mitochondria are fewer. Which of the above statements
C. Plant cells do not burst if is/are incorrect?
placed in hypotonic solution. (a) 1, 3
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(c) 3 only 3. The continental crust rocks are

(d) 2, 3 much younger than the oceanic
72. Consider the following statements: crust rocks.
1. Mid-oceanic ridges are Select the correct answer using the
continuous mountain ranges codes given below:
that occur along convergent (a) 2 only
plate boundaries. (b) 1 and 2 only
2. Mid-oceanic ridges are much (c) 2 and 3 only
younger than continental (d) 1 and 3 only
areas. 75. With reference to Karst Topography
3. Mid-Atlantic ridges do not consider the following statements:
create Rift Valley in the Atlantic 1. It is typical landforms produced
Ocean because it spreads by the action of groundwater
quickly. through the processes of
Which of the statements given above solution and deposition in the
is/are correct? limestone or dolomitic region.
(a) 1 and 3 only 2. Stalactites and stalagmites are
(b) 2 only considered as its depositional
(c) 1,2 and 3 landforms.
(d) None of the above Which of the Statements given
73. Consider the following statements above is/are correct?
about International North-South (a) 1 only
Transport Corridor (INSTC). (b) 2 only
1. The INSTC is a land- and sea- (c) Both 1 and 2
based multi-modal transport (d) Neither 1 nor 2
network that connects the 76. Consider the following statements
Indian regarding administration of kalinga
Ocean, Persian Gulf, the under Asoka
Caspian Sea and Russia. 1. Asoka did not want to put
2. The INSTC was launched in religious flavour in his
the year 2000 with India as one administration
of its founding members. 2. He had banned samaj(social
Which of the statements given above gatherings) so that internal
is/are correct? rebellion could not take place
(a) 1 only against him
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above
(c) Both 1 and 2 is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
74. With reference to Concept of Sea (b) 2 only
Floor Spreading, which of the (c) Both 1 and 2
following statements is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The sediments on the ocean 77. Consider the following statements
floor are very thick. regarding Non-cooperation
2. Rocks closer to the mid- Movement in Odisha.
oceanic ridges are the 1. The participation of
youngest in age. Gopabandhu Das in the Indian
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people of Odiha to join in the (c) 1 and 3 only

movement (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. To make the movement 80. Consider the following statements
popular in Odisha Gandhiji about juanga tribe
Visited Odisha in 1921. 1. Juangas are one of the
Which of the statements given above 13 Particularly Vulnerable
is/are correct? Tribal Groups (PVTG) out of
(a) 1 only the total 62 tribes found in
(b) 2 only Odisha.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. They speak Juanga, a dialect
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 of Munda language.
78. Consider the following statements 3. They usually observe their
about National Highway of Odisha festivals and marriage
1. National Highways (NH) ceremony with Changu
constitute only about 2 percent dance.
of the road network in Odisha. Which of the statements given above
2. 54 number of NHs travel are correct?
through Odisha (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Two district Keonjhar and (b) 2 and 3 only
Ganjam have NH more than (c) 1 and 3 only
300 km (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above 81. Consider the following statements
are correct? with respect to ‘BHARAT (Banks
(a) 1 and 2 only Heralding Accelerated Rural &
(b) 2 and 3 only Agriculture Transformation)
(c) 1 and 3 only campaign’
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It aims to get active
79. Consider the following statements involvement and support of
about Brahmani River members of commercial Banks
1. The Brahmani River begins in the public and private sector
in Nagri village in the Ranchi 2. It is a year-long campaign
region of Jharkhand at an launched under PradhanMantri
elevation of roughly 600 meters Jan DhanYojana
and runs for 799 kilometers. Select the correct statement(s)
2. Brahmani tributaries (a) 1 only
include Koel, Kuradhi, (b) 2 only
Mankara, Samakoi, Ramiala, (c) Both 1 and 2
Karo, Sankh, Rukura, Gohira, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Tikira, Singdajhor, Nigra, 82. With reference to the Urban 20
Barjor, and Nandira. Summit, consider the following
3. Rengali dam is a dam in the statements:
Indian state of Odisha. It is built 1. It provides a platform for G20
across the Brahmani River. countries for discussions on
Which of the statements given above urban development related
are correct? issues.
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2. It is a city diplomacy initiative 86. Consider the following statements

launched during the Rio Earth regarding the Bharat 6G Alliance:
Summit. 1. It is a collaborative platform
Which of the statements given above which aims to achieve
is/are correct? universal, affordable
(a) 1 Only connectivity and promote
(b) 2 Only indigenous technology.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. This platform consists of only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 research institutions which are
83. Consider the following statements involved in the 6G related
regarding Annapurti, recently seen in technology development.
the news: Which of the statements given above
1. It is an automated multi- is/are correct?
commodity dispensing solution. (a) 1 Only
2. It is developed by World Food (b) 2 Only
Programme (WFP) India . (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above (d) None of the above
is/are correct? 87. INS Shivaji, is an Indian Naval
(a) 1 only station, located in which state?
(b) 2 only (a) Gujarat
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Odisha
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Maharashtra
84. Consider the following statements (d) West Bengal
regarding United Nations 88. OlChiki script, which was recently
Conference on Trade and seen in the news is used to write
Development: which of the following language?
1. It is a permanent inter- (a) Santhali
governmental body established (b) Bodo
by the United Nations General (c) Manipuri
Assembly. (d) None of the Above
2. It publishes Trade and 89. Which one of the following is the
Development Report. best description of ‘Belle’, that was in
Which of the statements given above the news recently?
is/are correct? (a) It is an earth-size exoplanet.
(a) 1 only (b) It is an anti-viral drug.
(b) 2 only (c) It is an autonomous
(c) Both 1 and 2 underwater robot.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None of the above.
85. ‘Orkney Islands’ which is in news 90. Euclid Space Telescope, which was
caught the international attention for recently seen in the news is
which one of the following reason? developed by which of the following
(a) Annexation by Russia space agency?
(b) Complete submergence due to (a) NASA
climate change (b) European Space Agency
(c) Nuclear waste dumping (c) ISRO
(d) Possibility of split off from (d) None of the Above
United Kingdom

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91. Consider the following statements 1. It is capable of integrating

about Chip 4 Initiative Beyond Visual Range Missiles.
1. It is an initiative of US, India, 2. It has a carrying capacity of
Taiwan and South Korea. 6500kg weapons payload.
2. It is a semiconductor supply Which of the statements given above
chain initiative to secure is/are correct?
access to semiconductors and (a) 1 Only
their components. (b) 2 Only
Choose the incorrect statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only 96. Which of the following are the key
(c) Both 1 and 2 markers of the Gender Gap Report,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2023?
92. ‘UTPRERAK’, a centre of excellence 1. economic participation and
which was launched recently is opportunity
related to 2. educational attainment
(a) Vaccine research 3. health and survival
(b) Artificial Intelligence 4. political empowerment
(c) Energy efficiency How many of the above options are
(d) Food engineering correct?
93. Global Environment Facility, which (a) Only one
was recently seen in the news (b) Only two
provides financial assistance to (c) Only three
which of the following international (d) All four
environmental convention? 97. ‘Operation Dost’, is a search and
(a) Minamata Convention on rescue operation launched by India
Mercury in which one of the following
(b) Stockholm Convention on countries?
Living modified organism (a) Yemen
(c) Vienna Convention on Ozone (b) Sri Lanka
(d) None of the Above (c) Turkey
94. With reference to the NANDI Portal, (d) Ukraine
consider the following statements: 98. Consider the following statements
1. It will help in streamlining the with respect to the Tele-MANAS
regulatory approval process for Scheme:
veterinary products. 1. The scheme aims to provide
2. It is developed by the National free tele-mental health services
Informatics Centre. all over the country 24*7.
Which of the statements given above 2. It works under the National
is/are correct? Tele Mental Health
(a) 1 Only Programme.
(b) 2 Only 3. The scheme is based on
(c) Both 1 and 2 Karnataka’s initiative E-Manas.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statement(s)
95. With reference to the Light Combat is/are correct?
Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk2, consider (a) 1 and 2 only
the following statements: (b) 2 and 3 only

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(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
99. With reference to Indian economy,
which of the following best describes
Exit policy
(a) Disinvestment policy of Public
sector enterprises
(b) Policy of reparation of income
by multi-national companies
(c) Right or ability of an industrial
unit or a firm to withdraw from
or to close down.
(d) Export policy that guides
direction of exports from India
100. Which one of the following is the
best description of ‘Zorawar’, that
was in the news ?
(a) Medium Altitude Long
Endurance (MALE) UAV
(b) Unmanned combat aerial
vehicle
(c) Light tank
(d) Stealth destroyer

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VST 2 PAPER I
F.M. – 200 Time Allowed – 120 mins. Negative Marking – 1/3rd

ANSWER KEYS
1. D 42. B 83. C
2. A 43. D 84. C
3. C 44. C 85. D
4. C 45. A 86. A
5. B 46. C 87. C
6. C 47. B 88. A
7. B 48. C 89. C
8. D 49. B 90. B
9. B 50. B 91. A
10. D 51. B 92. C
11. B 52. A 93. A
12. B 53. A 94. A
13. A 54. D 95. C
14. D 55. D 96. D
15. C 56. B 97. C
16. B 57. B 98. D
17. D 58. A 99. C
18. B 59. B 100. C
19. A 60. C
20. D 61. B
21. D 62. D
22. C 63. D
23. B 64. C
24. A 65. D
25. D 66. C
26. B 67. D
27. C 68. D
28. C 69. B
29. D 70. A
30. C 71. B
31. C 72. B
32. C 73. C
33. D 74. A
34. D 75. C
35. C 76. B
36. A 77. C
37. C 78. C
38. C 79. D
39. C 80. D
40. B 81. A
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