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T.B.C : P-SIA-A-GS
GENERAL STUDIES - PAPER – I
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1. With reference to Kalaripayattu, consider the 4. Consider the following statements regarding
following statements : Red Dwarfs :
1. It is the martial art heritage of Tamil Nadu. 1. They are stars in the late stages of stellar
2. It played a significant role in the angam of
evolution.
the late medieval period.
2. They have a mass greater than that of the
3. The use of Kalaripayattu is highlighted in
Sun.
the Vadakkan Pattukal.
3. They constitute about 75% of the stellar
How many of the statements given above
population of the Milky Way galaxy.
is/are correct ?
(a) Only one Which of the statements given above are
(b) Only two correct ?
(c) All three (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) None
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
2. The Dinesh Khara Committee, recently seen in
the news, is related to : (d) 1, 2 and 3

(a) Developing a new Cyber Security Policy

(b) Reviewing of the Insurance Act of 1938 5. Consider the following :
(c) Developing a new financial inclusion 1. Sugar beet
strategy 2. Bagasse
(d) Assessing the impact of climate change on
3. Cereal straw
agriculture
4. Vegetative grasses

3. Consider the following statements : Which of the above are the sources of second-

Statement-I : generation biofuels ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
In India, a married person can have a live-
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
in relationship with another person.
(c) 3 and 4 only
Statement-II :
(d) 1, 2 and 3
In India, live-in relationships are not
recognized as a legal union under any law.
6. Which of the following applications does
Which one of the following is correct in respect
nanotechnology have ?
of the above statements ?
1. Drug delivery in cancer treatment
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
2. Desalination
correct, and Statement-II explains
Statement-I. 3. Smart fabrics
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Select the correct answer using the code
correct, but Statement-II does explain
below:
Statement-I.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
(b) 2 and 3 only
incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II (c) 1 and 3 only
is correct. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. Consider the following pairs : How many of the statements given above are

Sl.No. Ramsar site State correct ?

1. Udhwa Lake - Jharkhand (a) Only one

(b) Only two

2. Therthangal - Kerala
(c) All three
3. Khecheopalri - Gujarat
(d) None
How many of the above pairs is/are correct ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 11. “Compassion and primary health care” report
(c) All three
recognises compassion as a transformative
(d) None
force in primary health care released by :

8. The Cholanaikkan Tribe, recently seen in the (a) World Health Organization
news, belongs to the state of : (b) United Nations International Children's
(a) Andhra Pradesh Fund
(b) Assam
(c) Primary Health Care Research Consortium
(c) Kerala
(d) Global Health Council
(d) Tamil Nadu

9. Which/Who publishes the notification in the

12. With reference to the Prime Minister Dhan-
Gazette of India for the date of conduct of
Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, consider the following
general elections to the House of the People ?
(a) The Election Commission of India statements :
(b) The President of India 1. It aims to develop 500 ‘Agri Districts’ in
(c) The Parliament India.
(d) The Prime Minister
2. It will focus on districts with low

agricultural productivity.
10. With reference to Inland waterways, consider
the following statements : 3. It promotes sustainable agriculture
1. Any private entity operating an inland practices like crop diversification.
waterway terminal on the national
4. It aims to enhance access to credit for
waterways should obtain a ‘No objection
agricultural activities.
certificate’ from the Inland Waterways
Authority of India. How many of the above statements is/are
2. The cargo movement in the inland correct ?
waterway has increased as compared to
(a) Only one
the previous year.
(b) Only two
3. To engage in coasting trade in the Inland
waterways, vessels must be registered (c) Only three
under the Inland Vessels Act, 2021. (d) All four
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13. Consider the following : 15. Consider the following pairs :

1. Beryl Portals
Sl.
2. Tantalum recently seen Description
No.
3. Molybdenum in the news

4. Tin 1. e-daakhil portal - Strengthening of

governance training
5. Tungsten
under Mission
Which of the minerals given above are
Karmayogi
considered as critical minerals ?
2. Amrit gyan - Consumer
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
kosh portal Grievance
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only Redressal

(c) 1, 3, and 4 only mechanism

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 3. e-Migrate web - Easy emigration

portal process for skilled

professionals
14. With reference to Natural Farming (NF),
Which of the pair(s) given above is/are
consider the following statements :
correct?
1. NF is chemical-free farming that uses local
(a) 3 only
agro-ecology principles.
(b) 1 and 2 only
2. NF involves the application of methods like (c) 2 and 3 only

biomass mulching. (d) 1, 2 and 3

3. NF is considered as a climate-smart

agriculture approach. 16. With reference to Rhodamine B, which one of

the statements given above is correct ?

How many of the above statements is/are
(a) It is a synthetic dye that is majorly used in
correct ?
the textiles and paper industries.
(a) Only one (b) It is used to provide a bright yellow hue.

(b) Only two (c) It is safe to be used as a dye in food

(c) All three products like candies.

(d) Its use is not regulated anywhere in India.

(d) None

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17. With reference to the ‘BharatTradeNet’ (BTN), Select the correct answer using the codes
consider the following statements : given below :
1. It is a digital public infrastructure to (a) 1 and 2 only
facilitate trade within India. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. It aims to align India’s trade (c) 1 and 3 only
documentation with international
(d) 1, 2 and 3
standards.

Which of the statements given above is/are

20. During his/her term of office, the President
correct ?
and the Governor of the particular state enjoy
(a) 1 only
protection in which of the following ?
(b) 2 only
1. He/she is not answerable to any court
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. No review by a court as appointed by
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
either House of Parliament on the conduct

of the president or the Governor

18. Consider the following :
3. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted
1. Tur
against them
2. Urad
3. Moong 4. No process of imprisonment

4. Masoor 5. No civil proceedings in any act done by

them
How many of the above pulses are part of both
the Mission for Aatma nirbharta in Pulses and Select the correct answer using the codes

the Minimum Support Prices programme ? given below :

(a) Only one (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two (b) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) Only three (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) All four (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

19. As per Article 311 of the Indian Constitution,

21. The term ‘Mata ni Pachedi’ refers to :
no person who is a member of civil service or
(a) Hand-painted cotton textile in South India
all-India service shall be.…by an authority
subordinate except after an inquiry and (b) Practiced in the mural art form in mud

informed of charges against him. walls

1. Dismissed (c) Hand-painted textile folk art

2. Removed (d) Block-painted woollen cloth in Western

3. Reduced in rank Himalayan region of India

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22. With reference to the Kuchipudi dance, 25. With reference to the data collected by
consider the following statements : Household Consumption Expenditure Survey,
1. The Kuchipudi is a dance that combines
consider the following statements :
all three aspects of Indian dance.
2. It is the only solo dance of all classical 1. It helps to update the calculation
dances in India. parameters of the Consumer Price Index.
3. Kuchipudi combines speech, Abhinaya 2. It helps to assess levels of poverty and
and pure dance.
social exclusion.
4. It is a classical dance originated in Kerala.
3. It helps to understand the consumption
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct ? inequality in India.
(a) Only one
Which of the statements given above are
(b) Only two
correct ?
(c) Only three
(d) All four (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
23. Consider the following :
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. In India, Scheduled Class status is
(d) 1, 2 and 3
provided to a person who professes any
one of the religions of Hinduism, Sikhism
or Buddhism.
26. With reference to Graphene, consider the
2. Any alteration to the list of scheduled
castes can be made only by the following statements :

Parliament. 1. It is a single layer of carbon atoms

Which of the statements given above is/are arranged in a hexagonal honeycomb

correct ? lattice.
(a) 1 only
2. Due to its optical transparency, it is
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 unsuitable for use in organic light emitting

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 diodes (OLEDs).

3. Graphene has low specific surface area,

24. The term “Black Coat Syndrome”, recently making it highly suitable for energy
seen in the news, is related to :
storage applications
(a) Hesitation of people approaching the
courts How many of the statements given above

(b) Increased blood pressure on exposure to is/are correct ?

dark rooms (a) Only one
(c) Hesitation of approaching people wearing
(b) Only two
black coats
(d) Black pigmentation in humans on (c) All three

exposure to visible light. (d) None

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27. With reference to Hyperloop transportation 29. Consider the following diseases :
technology, which of the following statements 1. Trachoma
is/are correct ?
2. Guinea worm
1. Hyperloop involves passenger pods
3. Smallpox
travelling at high speeds through high-
pressure tubes. 4. Lymphatic Filariasis
2. The technology uses magnetic levitation
Which of the diseases given above are
(maglev) to minimize friction and achieve
eradicated in India ?
high speeds.
(a) 1 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 and 3 only
below :
(a) 1 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
30. With reference to the Artificial intelligence and

its development in India, consider the

28. Consider the following statements :
following statements :
Statement-I :
1. BharatGen is a government-funded
Pigs are often used for xenotransplantation
initiative to develop a Multimodal Large
Statement II :
Language Model (LLM) for Indian
The pig’s anatomical and physiological
languages.
parameters are similar to those of humans
2. Traditional AI creates new data such as
Statement-III :
text, images, and music, whereas
The breeding of pigs in farms is
Generative AI focuses on analyzing data
widespread and cost-effective
and automating decision-making.
Which one of the following is correct in respect
3. National AI Portal is a collaborative
of the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are initiative by the Ministry of Information
correct and both of them explain and Broadcasting and NITI Aayog.
Statement-I
How many of the statements given above
(b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are
correct, but only one of them explains is/are correct ?
Statement-I
(a) Only one
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is
(b) Only two
correct and that explains Statement-I
(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is (c) All three

correct (d) None

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31. Consider the following statements with respect Which one of the following is correct in respect
to the Cabinet Secretary : of the above statements ?
1. He/She is the ex-officio chairman of the (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
civil service board. correct and Statement-II explains
2. He/She is responsible for the Statement-I.
administration of the Government of India (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961. correct, but Statement-II does not explain
3. The President of India approves the Statement-I.
appointment of the cabinet secretary. (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? incorrect.
(a) 1 only (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II
(b) 1 and 2 only is correct.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only 34. Consider the following statements :
1. In India, abetting a person to commit
32. Consider the following statements with respect suicide is a cognizable offence.
to Shree Jagannath Temple : 2. In India, the execution of passive
1. It was built during the rule of the Ganga euthanasia for a patient is a cognizable
dynasty. offence.
2. It was built in Kalinga architecture. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. The Garbhagruha is built on the correct ?
pancharatha ground plan. (a) 1 only
4. Elephants, Horses and Camels are (b) 2 only
witnessed in this temple architecture. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 35. The Pay Commission of India examines the
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only emoluments structure of which of the
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only following categories of employees ?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. Personnel belonging to the All-India
Services
33. Consider the following statements regarding 2. Industrial Central Government employees
‘Emergency Check Required’ (ECR) passports : 3. Non-Industrial Central Government
Statement-I : employees
4. Employees of the Supreme Court
The ECR passport holders are not allowed
5. Members of the Reserve Bank of India
to migrate to the ECR country for any
purpose. Select the correct answer using the codes
given below :
Statement-II :
(a) 2, 3 and 5 only
The ECR countries do not have strict laws (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
regulating the entry and employment of (c) 1 and 5 only
foreign nationals. (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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36. With reference to the “National Turmeric 39. Which of the following countries launched the
Board” in India, consider the following Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early
statements : Professionals Scheme (MATES) ?
1. It is a statutory body. (a) USA
2. It is a regulatory body attached to the (b) Singapore
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers (c) Australia
Welfare. (d) Canada
3. Its head office is situated in Nizamabad.
4. It contains representatives from exporters 40. Consider the following statements :
and producers bodies. 1. India is the first country to develop all
Which of the statements given above are three foundational Digital Public
correct ? Infrastructures.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. India, along with the U.S., Japan and
(b) 2 and 3 only South Korea, signed the Digital

(c) 3 and 4 only Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India

(d) 1 and 4 only Framework.

Which of the statements given above is/are

37. With which of the following countries has not correct ?

India signed an agreement with the provision (a) 1 only

that “no defence structure can be constructed (b) 2 only

within 150 yards from the zero line or the (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
international boundary by either side” ?
(a) Nepal
41. With reference to Arbitration, consider the
(b) Bangladesh
following statements :
(c) Bhutan
1. It is an alternative dispute resolution to
(d) Myanmar
resolve the dispute outside the court’s
jurisdiction.
38. Consider the following statements regarding 2. Arbitration in India has statutory backing.
the Universal Postal Union (UPU) : 3. The decision is binding on the parties just
1. It is the first established International as the decision of the court.
organisation. 4. It works on the principle of justice as
2. Postal services in India were established mentioned in Article 39A of the
after the formation of the UPU. Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
correct ? correct ?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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42. How many of the following countries border 46. Consider the following statements with respect
the Sea of Azov ? to the INS Aridhman :
1. Bulgaria
1. It is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile
2. Georgia
3. Romania submarine.

4. Russia 2. It is fully indigenously developed in India.

5. Ukraine 3. It was commissioned in 2024.
Select the correct answer using the codes
How many of the statements given above are
given below :
correct ?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three (a) Only one
(c) Only four (b) Only two
(d) All five
(c) All three

(d) None
43. The “Triton Island”, recently seen in the news,
is located in :
(a) Central Indian Ocean 47. Consider the following statements with respect
(b) Eastern Pacific Ocean to the Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0
(c) North Atlantic Ocean
Programme :
(d) Antarctic Ocean
1. It is an Integrated Nutrition Support

Programme.
44. The world’s largest Salt Flats are located in
which of the following country ? 2. It addresses the situation of malnutrition
(a) Argentina among children under the age of 6 and
(b) Bolivia
pregnant and lactating women.
(c) Zambia
3. The Supplementary Nutrition Programme
(d) Zimbabwe
(SNP) under Anganwadi Services has been

45. Consider the following statements : aligned under Poshan 2.0 to address

1. Hypersonic cruise missiles are launched malnutrition.

by a rocket and then glide to the target. 4. The Programme is implemented under the
2. Hypersonic Glide Vehicles are powered by
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
air-breathing engines after locking onto
the target. How many of the statements given above are

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

correct ? (a) Only one
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two
(b) 2 only
(c) Only three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) All four

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48. Consider the following pairs : 51. With reference to the Environment Protection
(End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules 2025, consider the
Sl. Geo-heritage following statements :
State
No. site 1. Under the rules, vehicle producers are
given mandatory extended producer
1. Pandavula Gutta - Karnataka responsibility targets for scrapping end-of-
life vehicles.
2. Siwalik Fossil Park - Uttarakhand
2. The rules include scrapping of electric,
3. Lonar Lake - Maharashtra battery-operated vehicles and agricultural
tractors.
How many pairs given above are correctly
3. The producer of the vehicle must pay
matched ? environmental compensation for failing to
(a) Only one comply with the rules.
4. The rules are notified under the
(b) Only two
Environmental Protection Act of 1986.
(c) All three
Which of the statements given above are
(d) None
correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
49. The new insignia of the Supreme Court (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
includes the phrase ‘Yato Dharmastato Jayah’. (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Which of the following inspired the phrase ?
(a) Mundaka Upanishad
52. Consider the following pairs :
(b) Mahabharata
Sl. Important reason for
(c) Ramayana
Country being in the news
(d) Rig Vedic No. recently

1. Iraq - End of the United Nations

50. With reference to the project NAMAN, consider Assistance Mission by the
the following statements : UN Security Council
1. The project provides common service 2. Jordan - First country to receive
centres to Defence Pensioners, Veterans WHO verification for
eliminating leprosy
and their families.
2. To streamline the pension-related process, 3. Israel - Reopened the Erez
crossing into Gaza for
the project focuses on implementing the
humanitarian aid
System for Pension Administration Raksha
4. United - Completed the Arab
(SPARSH).
Arab world's first nuclear power
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? Emirates plant.

(a) 1 only Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

(b) 2 only (a) 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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53. Recently, the Government invited comments 55. The chemical ‘Methyl Isocyanate’ is considered
on the draft Commercial Courts (Amendment) a harmful gas and is used to manufacture
which of the following ?
Bill, 2024. Which of the following statements
1. Polyurethane foam
regarding Commercial Courts is correct ? 2. Pesticides
1. It is constituted by the State Government 3. Manufacturing of plastics
4. Toiletries
at the district level.
Select the correct answer using the codes
2. The area of jurisdiction of the Commercial
given below :
Court is increased and altered by the (a) 2 only
concerned High Court of the state. (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
3. Commercial court deals with commercial
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
disputes, such as transactions related to
the sale of aircraft engines and equipment. 56. Consider the following statements :
1. Reversed Phase-High Performance Liquid
Select the correct answer using the codes
Chromatography is used to detect food
given below : adulteration.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. The Absence of β-sitosterol is an indication
of adulteration of Milk fats.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
54. With reference to the Income Tax Bill 2025, (d) Neither 1 nor 2

consider the following statements :

57. Consider the following provisions of the Indian
1. Government employees are eligible for
Constitution :
entertainment allowance deductions in 1. Equality before the law and equal
their salaries. protection of the law.
2. Protection of certain rights regarding
2. It is a non-cognizable offence in case of
freedom of speech.
failure to file Income Tax returns. 3. Protection of life and personal liberty.
3. Tax is exempted for all the gifts received 4. Promotion of educational and economic
interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled
from the family members.
Tribes and other weaker sections.
How many of the statements given above are Which of the provisions of the articles
correct ? mentioned above are related to the golden
triangle of the Constitution ?
(a) Only one
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) All three (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) None (d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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58. With reference to the New Development Bank, 60. Consider the following statements :
consider the following statements : 1. Equatorial electro jet is a strong current jet
1. It is a multilateral bank for the purpose of flowing in the upper atmosphere around
mobilizing resources for infrastructure and 100 km.
sustainable development projects.
2. Equatorial electro jet is mainly due to the
2. All United Nation members are eligible to
Earth’s geomagnetic field.
be the member of the bank in accordance
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
to the provisions.
(a) 1 only
3. Countries can join the New Development
Bank only with the deposition of (b) 2 only

instrument of accession. (c) Both 1 and 2

4. The Bank was established by G20 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

countries.

How many of the statements given above are 61. Consider the following pairs :
correct ?
Reports
(a) Only one Sl.
recently seen Released by
(b) Only two No.
in the news
(c) Only three
(d) All four 1. State of - World

Climate report Meteorological

59. Consider the following statements : Organization

1. The soil rich in organic material with high 2. Protected - Ministry of

nitrogen content is good for banana Planet report Environment,
cultivation.
Forest and
2. Banana is essentially a tropical plant
Climate Change
requiring a warm and humid climate.
3. Global Water - International
3. Yields are higher when temperatures are
above 24°C for a considerable period. Monitor report Water

Association
Which of the statements given above are
correct ? Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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62. Recently, the ‘Anna Chakra’ initiative was seen 65. The ‘Battle of Saragarhi’, was seen in the
in the news, is related to : news, fought between,

(a) It aims to improve the efficiency of the PDS (a) The British and Afridi & Orakzai tribals
(b) The British and Bhola Nath Sahay of
logistics network across the country.
Tamar
(b) It provides for single window submission
(c) The British and the Santhals tribes
for subsidy claims under the National
(d) The British and the Kol tribes
Food Security Act.
(c) It aims to boost the production of rice
66. With reference to the Kanaganahalli Buddhist
cultivation with the use of organic site, consider the following statements :
manures. 1. The only surviving image of the Mauryan
(d) It provides a web-based platform for emperor Ashoka was found at this site.
comprehensive information about Rice 2. The ancient Buddhist site is located on the
cultivation and its management. banks of the Bhima River.
3. The Great Stupa of Kanaganahalli has only
Mahayana Buddhist sculptures.
63. Consider the following articles :
1. Article 14 Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
2. Article 38
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. Article 39
(b) 2 and 3 only
“Right to Disconnect from work” was (c) 1 and 3 only
interpreted in which of the above mentioned (d) 1, 2 and 3
article(s) through various judicial
pronouncements ? 67. Which of the following statements is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct regarding the prominent leader Dr.

(b) 2 and 3 only Harekrushna Mahatab ?

1. He participated in Non-cooperation, Salt
(c) 1 and 3 only
Satyagraha and Quit India movement.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. He significantly contributed to the
establishment of the Odisha Legislative
64. Consider the following revolutionaries : Assembly and State Secretariat.
1. Batukeshwar Dutt 3. He was the first person to be broadcast on
BBC London when he attended the
2. Ashfaqullah Khan
Commonwealth Supply Minister's
3. Ram Prasad Bismil
conference.
Who of the above were associated with the
Select the correct answer using the codes
Kakori Train robbery case ? given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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68. The ‘Mayiladumparai’, ‘Thelunganur’, 71. With reference to the Kuka movement,
‘Kilnamandi’ was recently seen in the news, consider the following statements :
related to,
1. Kuka were called Namdharis because of
(a) Ancient Buddhist sites
their trademark style of reciting the
(b) Archeological sites of Iron artifacts
(c) UNESCO World heritage sites Gurbani.
(d) Ports during Chola Empire 2. Governors and Deputy Governors were

appointed to organize Kukas in different

69. With reference to the First Asian Buddhist
districts of Punjab.
Summit in 2024, consider the following
3. Kukas were actively participated in the
statements :
1. The ‘Delhi declaration’ was adopted in the Non-cooperation movement.

summit to strengthen the bonds between

Which of the statements given above are
Asian countries based on the principles of
correct ?
Buddha Dhamma.
2. The summit organized by the Ministry of (a) 1 and 2 only

Culture and the International Buddhist (b) 2 and 3 only

Confederation.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 72. Consider the following texts :
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Vedas

2. Upanishads
70. Which of the following statements is/are not
3. Itihasas
correct regarding Haridasa Movement ?
(a) It is to propagate the Dvaita philosophy of 4. Brahmasutras

Madhvacharya through a literary medium, 5. Bhagavad Gita

Dasa Sahitya.
Which of the above mentioned texts are the
(b) It was a devotional movement originated in
the regions of Telangana and Andhra fundamental texts of Vedanta Philosophy ?

Pradesh. (a) 1, 3 and 5 only

(c) The movement was ushered during the
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
early rule of the Vijayanagara Empire.
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) Purandara Dasa and Kanaka Dasa were
prominent poets during this movement. (d) 2, 4 and 5 only

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73. Consider the following information : Which of the statements given above are

Reason for correct ?

Sl. Tribals
Location being in the (a) 1 and 2 only
No. in India
news (b) 2 and 3 only
People joining (c) 1 and 3 only
1. Birhor Jharkhand
Tribes the movement
(d) 1, 2 and 3
against child
marriage for
75. With reference to Libia Lobo Sardesai,
the first time
Tribal consider the following statements :
2. Jarawa Andaman
members 1. She fought for the freedom of Pondicherry
Tribe islands
featuring in from French rule.
voters list for 2. She set up an underground radio station
the first time to protest against colonial rule.
The Boda
3. Hatti Himachal
Which of the statements given above is/are
tribes pradesh Tyohar festival
in the Trans- correct ?

Giri region was (a) 1 only

celebrated (b) 2 only

Which of the information given above are (c) Both 1 and 2

correctly matched ? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
76. With reference to artesian aquifers, consider
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the following statements :
1. Water found in artesian aquifers is stored
under high pressure.
74. Consider the following statements :
1. Despite being the largest producer and 2. Water from aquifers only emerges when

exporter of diverse varieties of spices, manually extracted.

India’s share of the global seasoning 3. Artesian aquifers are only found in Asia
market is low compared to other countries. and Africa.
2. World Spice Organization facilitates the
How many of the above statements is/are
spice industry in dealing with issues of
safety, quality and sustainability in spice correct ?

cultivation through training farmers. (a) Only one

3. In order to export spices, the exporter (b) Only two
should obtain a license from the World (c) All three
Spice Organization.
(d) None
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77. Consider the following statements : 79. With reference to the Jal Hi Amrut (JHA)

1. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the initiative, consider the following statements :
1. It aims to incentivize each state to ensure
National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in
the optimal functioning of Used Water
India. Treatment Plants.
2. BHARATPOL is a portal to process 2. The Used Water Treatment Plants should

INTERPOL requests including issuance of only be nominated by the States to

participate in the Jal Hi Amrut platform.
colour-coded INTERPOL notices.
3. The initiative is launched under the
3. Silver Notice of the INTERPOL aims to AMRUT 2.0 program.
identify and recover criminal assets. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

How many of the above statements are correct (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only
?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 80. ‘Epidelaxia falciformis’ and ‘Epidelaxia

(d) 1, 2 and 3 palustris’ are mentioned in the news in the
context of
(a) New species found in the Western Ghats
78. Which of the following statements given below (b) Production of plant growth substances

are correct regarding Jal Sanchay Jan (c) Genetically modified crop plants
(d) Type of disease by WHO
Bhagidari initiative ?

1. It aims to enhance water recharge through

81. Consider the following statements :
rainwater harvesting and to enhance 1. Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) is the
groundwater replenishments. multi-national alliance for sustainable
2. It involves local communities in water urban development.
2. India advocates ‘pro planet people’
conservation efforts to enhance the
approach to ensure the sustainable
sustainability of water resources development.
3. The initiative strengthens the momentum 3. C-3 provides a critical platform to
of Jal Shakti Abhiyan. implement sustainable solutions for waste
management as economies in the Asia-
Select the correct answer using the codes Pacific region.
given below : Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct ?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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82. Consider the following : 84. Which of the following statements are correct
1. Aadhaar card with respect to Vitiligo disease ?
2. Passbook with photo issued by bank 1. It is a chronic autoimmune disorder.
3. MGNREGA job card 2. It causes depigmentation due to the
4. Unique Disability ID (UDID) card destruction of Melanocytes cells.
5. Smart card issued under the National 3. Vitiligo only occurs when their parents are
Population Register (NPR) affected with autoimmune diseases.

Which of the above documents are permitted 4. The disease affects the mucous membrane

to cast the vote apart from the Election in the human body.

Commission of India’s Voter ID card ? Select the correct answer using the codes
(a) 1 and 2 only given below :
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
83. Consider the following statements :
Statement 1 : 85. Consider the following pairs :
The Constitution of India has a special Rivers
Sl.
provision in appointing the retired judges mentioned Description
at sitting of the High Courts. No.
in the news
Statement 2 :
1. Jiadhal river - North-bank
The appointments require the consent of
tributary of the
both the retired judge and the President of
Brahmaputra
India, and the appointee is entitled to
originating in West
allowances as determined by the
Siang of Arunachal
President's order.

Which one of the following is correct in respect 2. Tizu Zunki - River in Nagaland

of the above statements ? River flows into the

(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are Chindown river

correct, and Statement II is the correct 3. Subansiri - Right bank tributary

explanation of Statement I River of the Brahmaputra
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are enters India in
correct, but Statement II is not the correct Arunachal
explanation of Statement I Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is (a) 2 only
incorrect (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II (c) 1 and 2 only
is correct (d) 1, 2 and 3
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86. With reference to the countries and reason for Which of the statements given above are
being in the news, which of the following correct ?
information is/are not correct ? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Panama - First nation to evacuate island (b) 1 and 3 only
community over climate impact. (c) 2 and 3 only
2. Denmark – First country to tax livestock (d) 1, 2 and 3
farmers for the greenhouse gases
emissions.
89. With reference to People’s Biodiversity
3. Britain - First G7 country to end coal-fired
Register, consider the following statements :
power production.
1. The Register contains information about
Select the correct answer using the codes
the medicinal use of local biological
given below :
resources.
(a) 1 only
2. The Register is solely prepared by the
(b) 2 and 3 only
Biodiversity Management Committee.
(c) 1, 2 and 3
3. The Register has statutory recognition
(d) None
under the Environmental Protection Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are
87. Consider the following water bodies : correct ?
1. Gulf of Bothnia (a) 1 only
2. Gulf of Aden (b) 1 and 2 only
3. Gulf of Riga (c) 2 and 3 only
4. Gulf of Finland (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above water bodies surrounds
the Baltic Sea ?
90. Consider the following statements with respect
(a) 1 and 3 only
to the Hague Service Convention :
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. It is a multilateral treaty where defendants
(c) 2 and 4 only
sued in foreign jurisdictions receive timely
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
and actual notice of legal proceedings.
2. India is party to the Hague Service
88. Consider the following statements : Convention.
1. The EPIC number in voter ID is a 10-digit 3. The procedure of the convention applies
alpha-numeric code issued to registered only when the sender and the receiver are
voters by the Election Commission of parties to the convention.
India. Which of the statements given above are
2. According to the Registration of Electors correct ?
Rules 1960, the voter identity card shall be (a) 1 and 2 only
prepared in duplicate. (b) 1 and 3 only
3. The identity card contains information (c) 2 and 3 only
only specified by the Election Commission. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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91. Consider the following statements : 94. Which of the following characteristics are
1. Cassava is a starchy root crop mainly common for all Big Cats species found in
cultivated in the Western areas of India. India?
2. Under the National policy on Biofuels 1. All of them are territorial animals.
2018, Cassava is used as raw material for 2. All of them can roar.
ethanol production. 3. All of them are arboreal.
3. A ‘Kukurro house’ is a traditional 4. All of them are nocturnal.
agricultural practice used for cultivation of Select the correct answer using the codes
Cassava to ensure the crop’s genetic given below :
diversity. (a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
95. The term "Anaconda Strategy", recently seen
in news, is related to :
92. Recently, the hi-res landslide risk map for (a) Strategy for conservation of Anacondas in
India has been developed by the IIT Delhi their wild habitat.
team. Consider the following statements (b) A military strategy employed by China to
regarding this risk map : pressure Taiwan.
1. It is India's first landslide susceptibility (c) Strategy for countering wildlife trafficking
map at the scale of the whole country. in India.
2. This map data is available for free in an (d) Strategy for Trade between the South
exclusive portal. American countries.
Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
96. Which of the following countries are not a part
(a) 1 only
of the Coral Triangle ?
(b) 2 only 1. Indonesia
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Malaysia
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Papua New Guinea
4. Philippines
93. The State of the Global Climate Report is 5. Solomon Islands
released by : Select the correct answer using the codes
(a) United Nations Framework Convention on given below :
Climate Change (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) World Meteorological Organisation (b) 3 and 5 only
(c) United Nations Environment Programme (c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) Global Environment Facility (d) None
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97. With respect to the Joint Parliamentary 99. Tirzepatide, a drug recently approved by
Committees, consider the following Central Drug Standard Control Organisation
statements:
(CDSCO), can be used for the treatment of
1. The Committee is set up for the detailed
which of the following cases ?
scrutiny of a particular bill or subject
2. The Committee is set up when one House 1. Type 2 diabetes

of Parliament has passed a motion, and 2. Obesity

the other House agrees to it. 3. Dengue
3. The Members of the committee are decided
4. Malaria
by the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given
4. The recommendations made by the
committee are binding on the government. below :

Which of the statements given above are (a) 1 only

correct ? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

100. Consider the following pairs :

98. Which of the following statements is/are
Places of India
correct regarding the United Nations Sl.No. Location
Commission on the Status of Women ? seen in the news

1. It is the intergovernmental body

1. Banihal bypass - Jammu and
established by the United Nations General
Kashmir
Assembly to promote gender equality,
women's rights and women's 2. Z-Morh tunnel - Himachal
empowerment. Pradesh
2. The Commission’s mandate is to monitor
3. Anji Khad Bridge - Jammu and
the problems in implementing the Beijing
declaration and Platform for Action. Kashmir

Select the correct answer using the codes Which of the pairs given above are correct ?
given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only

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

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