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IQRA IAS Test - 27

(Comprehensive Mock Test - 3)

Test covers the Following Topics:

• Complete Syllabus ( Static + Current )

NOTE: Test has been prepared in line with the changing dimension of UPSC Prelims Exam

TEST BOOKLET

GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2021 – Test No. 27 (Comprehensive Mock Test 3) Date: 28th sept 2021

Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200

INSTRUCTIONS

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Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK): 1. RMK is a national credit fund for

women under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance.

2. It aims to provide financial services with backward and forward linkages for women in theunorganized sector and to augment their capacities through multi-pronged efforts.

3. RMK extends micro-credit to the women in the informal sector with collateral through a client friendly, and in a hassle-free manner for income generation activities.

4. It works through Intermediary Micro Finance Organizations (IMOs) and Women Self HelpGroups (SHGs).

Choose the correct statements from the codes given below: a) 1 ,2 and 3 only b) 3 and 4 only c) 2 and 4 only d) 1 and 3 only

Q2. Which of the following changes occurred

after the revolt of 1857? 1. The British crown assumed the direct

responsibility of the country and the rule of East India Company came to an end.

2. The Board of Control (established under the 1784 Pitt’s India Act) was abolished. A new ministry was created known as ‘India House’, headed by the Secretary of State for India who was a minister of cabinet rank.

3. The number of Indian soldiers was drastically increased in the army.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 2 only

Q3. Consider the following statements about

National Emergency 1. It is imposed to restore the

breakdown of law and order due to any reason.

2. It affects only Fundamental Rights. 3. It suspends the government and

ordinary law courts. 4. It is imposed either in the whole

country or in any part of it. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? a) All of the above b) 1 and 3 only c) 4 only d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Q4. Consider the following statements about

Birdlife international: 1. It is an organization under UN which

that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and globalbiodiversity.

2. It publishes a quarterly magazine – World Birdwatch.

3. It is the official Red List authority for birds, for the International Union for Conservation ofNature.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only

d) 3 only

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the fundamental duties. 1. Fundamental duties are covered

under Art. 51 of Constitution. 2. There are total of 10 fundamental

duties in the Constitution. 3. Fundamental duties have been added

to the Constitution on the recommendations of Swaran SinghCommittee.

4. Voting in elections is a fundamental duty of every Indian citizen.

Select the correct statement using the codes given below: a) 1 and 3 only b) 3 only c) 3 and 4 only d) All of the above

Q6. Which of the following subjects are

enumerated in the concurrent list: 1. Electricity 2. Acquisition of property 3. Land 4. Fisheries

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: a) 1 and 2 only b) 1, 3 and 4 only c) 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, and 4

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Maharatna status to PSUs 1. Only PSUs with Navratna status can

get Maharatna status.

2. Listing on the Indian stock exchange is not a mandatory requirement to get Maharatnastatus.

3. Oil India Limited is a Maharatna PSU. Select the correct statement using the codes given below: a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q8. With reference to Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, consider thefollowing statements: 1. MDGs as well as SDGs had set

ambitious goals to get statistical zero on hunger, poverty and othertargets.

2. SDGs has a total 17 goals to achieve across all dimensions of human development.

3. Achieving Gender equality is one of the key Sustainable Development Goals.

Select the correct statement using the codes given below: a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q9. Justice RV Easwar Committee is related to a) Simplification of Income tax Laws b) Disinvestment in loss making PSUs c) Formation of Unified Regulatory

Authority d) Reduction in Government

shareholding in Public Sector Banks

Q10. With Reference to the report on 'Ethics in Governance' by the Veerappa Moily Commission, consider the following statements: 1. Elections should be funded by the

State. 2. Disqualification under Anti Defection

Law cases concerning only MPs should be decided by the President of India.

3. Disqualification under Anti Defection Law cases concerning MLAs should be decided by the Governorof concerned State or President of India.

Which of the above have been recommended by the Commission? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q11. Consider the following statements about Black carbon. 1. It is formed through the incomplete

combustion of fossil fuels. 2. The particles of black carbon absorb

heat and are extremely short-lived in the atmosphere incomparison to carbon dioxide.

3. It could accelerate the heating of snow, if deposited on snow.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q12. With reference to the Sangam age, terms Panar and Viraliyar are used to refer to

a) Temple guards b) Bull fighters c) Singing bards d) Charity donors

Q13. The factors determining the climate of India are 1. Latitude 2. The Himalayan mountain 3. Distribution of land and water 4. Distance from the sea Use the code given below to select the correct option: a) 1 and 2 Only b) 1, 2 and 3 Only c) 2, 3, 4 Only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q14. Consider the following statements 1. Employee Provident Fund provides

easy portability to workers on changing orgaisation.

2. Provident Fund Investments are easy as compared to investments in physical gold.

3. Provident Funds investments provide easy liquidity.

Select the Incorrect statements from the questions given below a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1, 2 and 3 only. d) None of the above.

Q15. Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament has the power to give

the status of the National Party to political parties in India under the Representation of People's Act, 1951.

2. Once recognised as a national or a state party, a political party retains that status irrespective of its performance in the next elections.

3. Recently, the United Democratic Party (Meghalaya) became the first northeastern political party to get this status.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2 only d) None of the above

Q16. Consider the following statements regarding Lichens 1. They are most common in

groundwater. 2. They are absent in wetlands. Select the correct answers using the codes given below: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both are correct d) Neither are correct

Q17. Consider the following statements regarding “Hottest Hot Spots” 1. Hottest hot spots appear at least

three times in the top ten listings for each factor for BiodiversitySpots.

2. There are 10 hottest hot spots in the world.

3. Indo-Burma and Western Ghats/Sri Lanka features in the “Hottest Hot Spots”.

Select the correct answers using the codes given below: a) 1 and 3 b) 1, 2 and 3 c) 2 and 3 d) 1 and 2

Q18. Invasive species are dangerous because a) They are almost all predators,

disturbing ecological relationships by eating other species.

b) They carry viruses that spread disease in new ecosystems.

c) The native species have not evolved with these organisms.

d) They tend to be secretive, going unnoticed in their new ecosystems.

Q19. Which of the following forms ‘The Evil Quartet’ for biodiversity losses: 1. Habitat loss and fragmentation 2. Co-extinctions 3. Over-exploitation

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only b) 1 only c) 2 and 3 only d) All of the above

Q20. ‘ NaiRoshni ’ has been launched for a) The Special Industry Initiative (SII ) for

J&K b) For a leadership development

programme for tribal in Naxal affected areas.

c) For a Leadership Development Programme for Minority Women

d) Enabling students of madrasas to cope up with the contemporary education system and provide themskill training

Q21. When the Reserve Bank of India buy back

government securities from the open market, which of thefollowing is likely to happen? a) GDP tends to decrease b) Liquidity in the market contracts c) There is a probability of rise in

inflation d) None of the above

Q22. Which of the following national park is unique in having northernmost lowland evergreen rainforests inthe world? a) KeibulLamjao National Park b) Bhitarkanika National Park c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park d) Namdapha National Park

Q23. Which among the following are the reasons behind the absence of Tsunami in deep parts of ocean? 1. Length of Tsunami waves in deep sea

is more. 2. Height of Tsunami waves in deep sea

is less. 3. Length of Tsunami waves in deep sea

is less. 4. Height of Tsunami waves in deep see

is more. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: a) Only 1 and 3 b) Only 1 and 2 c) Only 2 and 3 d) Only 1 and 4

Q24. Consider the following statements with

reference to the Nidhi Companies which sometimes seen in news recently 1. They work on the principle of

mutualbenefits that are regulated by the Ministryof Corporate Affairs

2. Reserve Bank of India has no power toissue directives for them related to theirdeposit acceptance activities

3. In India, Foreign Direct Investments is prohibited in Nidhi Companies

Which of the statements given above arecorrect? a) 1and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q25. Recently ‘Nanomicelles’ was in news, it isrelated to a) It is a nano missile developed to hit

shortdistance targets. b) It is a nano-material formed by

colloidal suspension of nano sized particles of gold

c) It is a targeted drug delivery mechanism to curecancer.

d) It is a crystallized glass which replicates thewhite marble.

Q26. Which of the following schemes has an

impact on women empowerment? 1. ICDS 2. ASIDE 3. Swadhar 4. Ujjawala Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Q27. With reference to ‘Nano-composite Coatings’which sometimes seen in news recently,consider the following statements 1. Nano-composite coatings are formed

bymixing two or more dissimilar materials atnano-scale

2. The coating could help in increasing thefriction of space devices

3. The process is highly economical withoutenvironmental constraints.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q28. Which of the following statements is/arecorrect about the mRNA vaccines? 1. They are faster and cheaper

toproduce than the traditional vaccines.

2. They are not produced usinginfectious elements.

3. RNA can be produced in the laboratory from a DNA template

Select the correct answer using the codegiven below: a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q29. Getting a market-based non-regulatory Forest certification is important for developing countriesbecause 1. Several developed countries have put

trade restrictions on import of uncertified forest produce fromdeveloping countries.

2. Forest certification has been accepted as an efficient tool for forest management and inclusivegrowth.

Which of the above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) None

Q30. Bengal’s partition was annulled in 1911 due to a) Continued mass unrest against the

partition. b) Being opposed by Lord Dufferin. c) A large famine that occurred in East

Bengal. d) The administrative difficulties

associated with managing a new province.

Q31. How can falling rupee fuel domestic

inflation? 1. Increasing the cost of imported raw

material 2. Increasing the demand for domestic

goods Which of the above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) None

Q32. What is the objective of the recentlylaunched scheme SERB – POWER? a) To provide 100% urban and

ruralelectrification by 2024. b) To subsidise installation of roof

topsolar panels in rural and hilly areas. c) To mitigate gender disparity in

scienceand engineering research in variousS&T programmes.

d) To provide low-cost housing to theslum dwellers.

Q33. With reference to Essential Commodities

Actwhich sometimes seen in news recently,consider the following statements 1. The act is regulated and administered

bythe Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food andPublic Distribution.

2. The act delegates power to the stategovernment to add or remove a commodityin list of commodities under the act.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q34. Which of the following is a jointcommittee of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha? a) Business Advisory Committee b) Committee on Office of Profit c) Committee on Private members' bills d) Rules Committee

Q35. With reference to the newly announcedstrategic disinvestment policy in

the budget2021, consider the following statements: 1. Under this policy

disinvestmentproceeds will be credited into theNational Investment and InfrastructureFund.

2. Strategic disinvestment in India includesthe transfer of management control fromthe government to the private sector.


Q36. Recently, a National Hydrogen Mission hasbeen announced in the budget 2021-22. Inthis context, consider the followingstatements with respect to the Hydrogenenergy scenario in India: 1. Currently most of India's

hydrogenproduction is fossil fuel-based.

2. Recently Delhi became the first city inIndia to operate buses that run on purehydrogen energy.


Q37. According to the Constitution, the Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the Presidentin consultation with 1. Chief Justice of India

2. Governor of State 3. Chief Minister of State 4. Leader of opposition of Legislative

Assembly Select the code from following: a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 c) 1,2 and 3 d) All of the above

Q38. Which of the following is/are correct regarding Champaran Satyagraha? 1. Peasants were forced to grow indigo

on 3/10 of the total land under Tinkathia system.

2. Raj Kumar Shukla requested Mahatma Gandhi to look into the problem.

3. Gandhi used Non-Cooperation to solve the matter.

Select the correct code a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) 1 and 2 d) 2 and 3

Q39. If the RBI decides to absorb liquidity fromthe market, which of the following would itnot do? 1. Increase Reverse repo rate 2. Decrease in Currency Reserve Ratio 3. Purchase Government Securities

fromthe market Select the correct answer using the codegiven below. a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q40. India has recently been elected as one of themembers of the United Nations Commissionon Status of Women (CSW). In this context,consider the following statements: 1. It was established in 1995 to

implementthe Beijing Declaration. 2. It is the principal

globalintergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of genderequality and the empowerment ofwomen.


Q41. With reference to Pitt’s Act of 1784,consider the following statements: 1. It laid down the foundations of

Centraladministration in India. 2. It made the Governor General of

Bengalas the Governor General of India.

3. It gave the British Government supremecontrol over the Company's affairs andadministration in India.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) None

Q42. Which of the following provisions can beamended by a simple majority of both theHouses of the Parliament?

1. Delimitation of the constituencies. 2. Extent of the executive power of

theUnion and States. 3. Use of official language. 4. Elections to the Parliament. Select the correct answer using the codegiven below. a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 4 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q43. The term 'Albedo of the Earth' implies: a) Total amount of radiation reflected

fromthe lithosphere and atmosphere b) Total amount of radiation reflected

fromlithosphere, hydrosphere andatmosphere.

c) Total amount of radiation reflected fromthe ice covered area and clouds

d) Total amount of radiation reflected fromthe earth's atmosphere.

Q44. With reference to Revenue Deficit, consider

thefollowing statements: 1. It includes only those transactions that

affectcurrent income and expenditure ofgovernment.

2. It implies actual loss of revenue. 3. As per the FRBM Act, the government

isrequired to reduce the revenue deficit to 3%of the GDP.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q45. The Tarapore Committee, sometimes seen in the news, deals with which of thefollowing? a) Boosting merchandise exports

fromIndia b) Issuance of banking licenses to

largeindustrial/corporate houses. c) Capital Account convertibility d) Deepening the Corporate Bond

market

Q46. With reference to the sedition law, which ofthe following statements is/are incorrect? a) It was part of the original Indian Penal

Codeenacted in 1860. b) Comments without exciting or

attempting toexcite hatred will not constitute sedition.

c) It is a non-bailable offence under the Section124A of the Indian Penal Code.

d) A person charged under this law is barred froma government job.

Q47. Which of the following statement

isincorrect, with respect to disease causingmicroorganisms? a) Infection is the invasion and

multiplication ofpathogenic microbes in an individual.

b) Both protozoa and worms are treated asparasites.

c) A virus cannot replicate outside the host cell.

d) For a long-term survival a pathogen mustrapidly kill every host it infects.

Q48. Recently, the Council of Scientific

andIndustrial Research published the results ofthe “IndiGen project” that

undertook thewhole-genome sequencing of thousands ofindividuals. In this context, how can genomesequencing (GS) be used in the immediatefuture? 1. Identifying mutations responsible

forcancer. 2. Developing Precision Medicine. 3. Help in knowing the cause of the non-

reaction of a drug on some people. Select the correct answer using the codegiven below. a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q49. Which of the following can be the possiblebenefits of greater financial inclusion? 1. Higher domestic savings 2. Enhanced investment 3. Better delivery of welfare schemes 4. Greater penetration of financial

services Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow. a) 1 and 2 only b) 1, 3 and 4 only c) 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q50. In the context of recent amendments toForeign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA),consider the following statements: 1. Foreign contributions can be

transferred toother person if the person is also registered toaccept foreign donations.

2. The recipient may open more than one bankaccount for utilizing the funds for theirassociation.

3. It prohibits a public servant from receivingforeign contribution but permits electioncandidates for the same.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 2 and 3 only

Q51. The famous Gandhi-Irwin pact of 1931 wasdescribed as a 'truce' and a 'provisional statement'.Which of the following statements is true about theagreement? a) The right to make salt for

consumption and salewas accorded to all coastal villages.

b) Civil Disobedience Movement was discontinuedafter the pact.

c) The agreement did not mention anything aboutthe political prisoners of Civil DisobedienceMovement.

d) The pact was signed by JawaharLal Nehru on behalf of Gandhiji.

Q52. Consider the following statements

regarding theDelhi Proposals, 1927: 1. It demanded to appoint a special

committeeto enquire upon status of Muslims.

2. It demanded to make Sind a separateprovince.

3. It demanded equal representation of Muslimsas Hindus in the Central Legislature.

Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q53. The 1938 Haripura Congress session is considered a landmark because? a) The National Planning Committee was

set up under JawaharLal Nehru. b) The movements in Princely States

received thesupport from the Congress.

c) Congress adopted a socialistic pattern ofdevelopment as the goal of the party.

d) Subhas Chandra Bose defeated Gandhi’s candidate Pattabhi Sitaramayya in the Congress elections.

Q54. Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs) are

allowed toinvest in which of the following segments of thecapital market? 1. Mutual Funds 2. Equities 3. Corporate Debt Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow. a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q55. With reference to 'Effective Revenue Deficit',consider the following statements: 1. It was introduced on the

recommendation of13th Finance Commission.

2. It includes all the revenue expenditure donein the form of grants for creation of capitalassets.

3. Grants given under MNREGA to build capitalassets like roads and ponds forms part of it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) None

Q56. Anchor Banks refer to: a) Public Sector banks that will drive

theconsolidation process among the state-owned banks.

b) Public Sector banks that are providing most ofthe infrastructural financing.

c) Public Sector Banks that will coordinate bankingactivities in a district.

d) Public Sector Banks that have been classified asDomestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs).

Q57. ‘KAPILA’ Program, recently seen in news

isrelated to a) Animal Husbandry b) Women Empowerment c) Intellectual Property Literacy

andAwareness campaign d) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Q58. Djibouti Code of Conduct, sometimes seenin the news, is related to the affairs of: a) United Nations Environment

Programme b) International Maritime Organization

c) Arctic Council d) Financial Action Task Force

Q59. Recently the government has cappedincentives under the Merchandise Exportfrom India Scheme (MEIS). In this contextconsider the following statements regardingMerchandise Export from India Scheme(MEIS): 1. It was introduced in the Foreign

TradePolicy (FTP) for the period 2015-2020.

2. It aims to incentivize the export of goodsand services from India.

3. It provides Duty Credit Scrips to merchants which can be used to paycustom and excise duties for certaingoods.

Which of the statements given above arecorrect? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q60. Which of the following countries are a partyto the 'Abraham Accords' recently seen inthe news? 1. Iran 2. Israel 3. United Arab Emirates 4. Saudi Arabia Select the correct answer using the codegiven below. a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q61. The term “off budget borrowing” is oftenseen in news in relation to presentation ofgovernment budgets. Which of the followingstatements regarding off budget borrowings isincorrect? a) It is excluded from fiscal deficit

calculations. b) The interest payments on such

borrowing aremade from the Consolidated Fund of India.

c) These are borrowings directly taken by theGovernment of India.

d) These are raised from market by issuingGovernment of India fully serviceable bonds.

Q62. Consider the following statements about a

Hydrogen Bomb (H Bomb): 1. It involves the mechanism of both

fission and fusion. 2. It is called H Bomb because it involves

the fusion of hydrogen atoms. 3. It is more powerful than an Atom

Bomb. 4. It can be made in small sizes making it

adequate for missiles. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 2, 3 and 4 b) 1 and 2 only c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q63. Consider the following statements about the IIP (Index of Industrial Production): 1. It is an index which shows the growth

rates in different industry groups of the economy in astipulated period of time.

2. It is released every two months by the Central Statistical Office (CSO).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q64. Consider the following pairs (state-folk dance) 1. Kolattam-Kerala 2. Padayani- Tamil Nadu 3. Dumhal-Jammu & Kashmir 4. Dhamyal-Haryana Select the correct pairs using the code given below: a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 3 and 4 d) 1, 2 and 4

Q65. Recently, DRDO successfully tested anindigenously developed HypersonicTechnology Demonstrator Vehicle(HSTDV). In this context, consider thefollowing statements: 1. Its primary aim is to test

theindigenously developed propulsionScramjet engine.

2. India has become the second countryafter the USA to develop and test thistechnology.


Q66. Istanbul convention recently seen in news

isrelated to: a) Prevention and control of drug

trafficking across borders. b) Control proliferation of nuclear arms. c) Prevention of violence against

women. d) Crack down on digital piracy.

Q67. With regard to Fundamental Rights asenshrined in the Indian Constitution,consider the following statements: 1. Right against discrimination on

groundof religion, race, caste, sex or place ofbirth.

2. Equality before law and equal protectionof law.

3. Right to elementary education. 4. Freedom of speech and expression. 5. Freedom to manage religious affairs. Which of the fundamental rights given aboveare available to both citizens of India andforeigners? a) 1, 2 and 5 only b) 2, 3 and 5 only c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

Q68. With regard to elections for local bodies,consider following statements: 1. All the elections to rural and urban

localbodies are compulsorily held on partylines.

2. State Election Commissioner isappointed and removed by the Governor.

3. Seats are reserved for SCs, STs andOther Backward Castes in local bodies based on the proportion of theirpopulation.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) None

Q69. With reference to the position of the 'ChiefWildlife Warden', consider the followingstatements: 1. It is a statutory position created

underthe Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

2. There is a Chief Wildlife Wardendesignated for each protected area in astate.

3. She/he can permit the hunting of aSchedule I animal in her/his jurisdiction.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q70. United Nations recently launched ‘TeamHalo’ initiative. It is related to: a) Counter the misinformation

aroundCOVID-19 vaccines. b) Provide solutions to the problem of

poorsanitation in African countries. c) Resolve the challenges in digital

learningduring the pandemic.

d) Spread the awareness regarding theelimination of nuclear weapons.

Q71. With reference to the recently launched

FoodCoalition, which of the following statementsis/are correct? 1. It has been launched by the Food

andAgriculture Organization. 2. It is a network of networks for

unifiedglobal action in response to COVID-19with respect to food access.

Select the correct answer using the codegiven below. a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q72. As per the Plastic Waste Management Rules,2016 in India, which of the followingstatements is/are correct? 1. The rules aim at increasing the

minimumthickness of plastic carry bags to 100microns.

2. The rules are applicable to bothMunicipalities and rural areas.

Select the correct answer using the codegiven below. a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q73. Which of the following is/are the objectivesof having Universal Adult Franchise? 1. To enhance the self-respect and

prestigeof the common people 2. To uphold the principle of equality

3. To ensure a responsible government Select the correct answer using the codegiven below. a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q74. Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART),recently seen in news, is a/an a) Project to study the original expansion

ofuniverse. b) Initiative to study the neutrinos in

space. c) Project to study the collision of two

asteroids. d) Mission to protect Earth from an

asteroid strike.

Q75. Project Ahana recently seen in news isworking towards the goal of: a) having an AIDS free generation b) having less number of people

gettingaffected by covid-19. c) increasing labour force participation

of women in organised sector d) conserving white swans in India.

Q76. The terms ‘IgM’ and ‘IgG’, sometimes seen inthe news in context of COVID-19 are a) The names of virus detection tests b) Enzymes to protect the body c) The names of anti-viral drugs d) Antibodies against the virus

Q77. Which of the following services areaccounted in the Gross Domestic Product ofa country? 1. Services rendered by a domestic help

2. Services rendered by a worker fromunorganized sector

3. Services produced in Indian embassieslocated abroad

4. Services produced in militaryestablishments located abroad

Select the correct answer using the codesgiven below a) 1 and 2 only b) 1, 2 and 3 only c) 2, 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q78. With reference to the NASA’s Orion spacecraft, consider the followingstatements: 1. It seeks to provide humans safe re-

entryfrom deep space return velocities.

2. It will be able to travel to an asteroid oreven Mars.

Which of the above statements is/arecorrect? a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q79. Recently, Government of India has launched‘ Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping’ (ASEEM) portal to help skilled people find sustainable livelihood opportunities.Consider the following statements with respectto the ASEEM Portal: 1. It is a Blockchain & IoT (Internet of

Things) based platform to assess theavailability of skilled work-force andformulate their hiring plans.

2. The portal was developed by the NationalSkill Development Corporation incollaboration with BetterPlace.

Which of the Statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q80. Which of the following is correct with respectto Indian Currency: a) One of the salient features of the

externalsector developments in the recent yearshas been the relatively stable rupee dollarexchange rate and much lower level offluctuations within the year.

b) The currency has had positive effect ontrading balance in India.

c) Stability in currency has led to higherchance for FDI attractiveness.

d) Other countries have also had similarCircumstances.

Q81. Use of which of the following chemicals

isprohibited by the Supreme Court in India tobe used in manufacture of firecrackers? 1. Antimony 2. Lithium 3. Phosphorous 4. Manganese 5. Potassium Select the correct answer using

codesbelow: a) 1 and 4 Only b) 1,2 and 4 Only c) 1 and 2 Only

d) 2,3 and 4 Only

Q82. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Photo Pollution? 1. It does not inhibit the observation

ofstars and planets. 2. It affects the reproductive cycles

ofsome animals. 3. Excessive red light emitted from

LEDsaffect the sleep pattern in humanbeings.

Select the correct answer using the codebelow: a) 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q83. With reference to Ancient India, in the northern part of the country, the village headman was known as the a) Gramabhojaka b) Agrahara c) Dhammsurna d) Sentokwara

Q84. In the context of recently launched SocialImpact bonds for the first time in India,consider the following statements: 1. It is a public-private

partnershipinstrument to raise funds for socialwelfare projects.

2. It obliges the government to repay theinvestors if the target outcomes areachieved.

3. It promotes transparency in public worksby laying down the outcome-basedtargets at the start of the contract.

Which of the statements given above arecorrect? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q85. Sangam poems mention the term muvendar. It was used for: a) Land allotted to temples by Kings b) Administrative arrangements made to

felicitate scholars of Tamil c) Heads of three ruling dynasties of

Southern India d) Classical commentary on Vedas

Q86. Which of the following Schedules of theConstitution can be amended by a simplemajority of the Parliament? 1. Second Schedule 2. Fourth Schedule 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Seventh Schedule Select the correct answer using the codegiven below. a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 and 4 only d) 1 and 3 only

Q87. With respect to the National Commission ofScheduled Castes, consider the followingstatements: 1. It is a non- constitutional body. 2. Its Chairman is appointed by

Presidentby warrant under his hand and seal.

3. It also safeguards the rights of Anglo –Indian Community.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1 and 3 only

Q88. Consider the following statements withrespect to Influenza viruses: 1. The genome of influenza

virusescontains double stranded segmentedDNA.

2. Influenza virus is transmitted primarilyby droplets or respiratory secretions ofinfected persons.

3. Severe respiratory disease in birds calledavian influenza is caused by H1N1 typeof influenza virus.

4. Influenza virus has high mutation ratesenabling the virus to cause repetitiveinfluenza outbreaks by evading immunerecognition.

Which of the statements given above arecorrect? a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 4 only c) 1, 2 and 4 only d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Q89. The term ‘vRAN’ often seen in the news isrelated to a) Quantum technology b) Space technology c) Human genetics d) Telecommunication

Q90. Which of the following best describes 'TwinBalance sheet Problem' often seen in news?

a) It refers to the deficits faced by publicsector banks and state governmentsbecause of various farmer's loan waiverschemes.

b) It is the high fiscal deficit of bothCentral and state governments.

c) It is a problem due to elimination ofplanned and unplanned categorization ofgovernment expenditures.

d) It is two-fold problems for Indianeconomy which deals with overleveraged companies and bad-loan-encumbered-banks.

Q91. A hand sanitizer protects us againstharmful

germs and viruses. Which of thefollowing is correctly stated about it? a) It works on the same principle

whichenables a soap to clear oil stains, b) It works on the principle of

'evaporationcauses cooling'. c) It works on the principle of cutting off

theoxygen supply of germs. d) It works on the principle of attacking

theDNA of the germs or virus.

Q92. With reference to the medieval periodof Indian history, consider the followingstatements: 1. Land revenue assessment on the basis

ofmeasuring the land under cultivation wasfirst initiated during the reign of Akbar.

2. JalaluddinKhilji believed in the ideologythat the state shall be governed with thewilling support of the subjects.

3. The Tughlaqs used rubble and limemortar in their construction and hencetheir architecture has minimal decoration.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 2 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q93. Consider the following statementsregarding Global Forest ResourcesAssessment 2020: 1. It was released by the Food

andAgriculture Organization. 2. India reported the maximum

employmentin the forestry sector in the world.


Q94. Consider the following statements: 1. Virtual Currencies do not have the

statusof a legal tender in India. 2. Cryptocurrency is a type of

highlycentralized virtual currency. Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q95. With reference to Fundamental Duties,which of the following statements is correctlystated? a) They are moral obligations of state to

helppromote a spirit of patriotism b) They are privileges of few citizens

against themany c) They are claims of the citizens against

theState d) They are moral obligations of all

citizens tohelp promote a spirit of patriotism.

Q96. With reference to the Pradhan

MantriKisanSampada Yojana, consider the followingstatements: 1. It is implemented by the Ministry

ofAgriculture & Farmers' Welfare. 2. It aims to create modern infrastructure

withefficient supply chain management from farmgate to retail outlet.

3. Mega Food Parks Scheme is implementedunder this scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q97. Which of the following statements is/arecorrect regarding the National Mission onQuantum Technologies and Applications (NM-QTA)? 1. It is aimed at providing engineering

solutionsfor complex problems in computing,communications and cryptography only.

2. It is an initiative to ensure availability ofquantum computing services to every highereducation institution in the country by 2024.

3. It will be implemented by the Department ofScience and Technology under the Ministryof Science and Technology.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow: a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 2 and 3 only

Q98. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Mohiniyattam? 1. Gotipua are trained to perform this

dance intemples and for public entertainment.

2. It belongs to the Lasya style representing the female form taken by Vishnu to kill Bhasmasura.

3. It was conceived in 17th century by Vaishnava poet Siddhendra Yogi

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow. a) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 3 only d) 2 only

Q99. Consider the following statementsregarding medical applications of 3D Bioprinting: 1. 3D bioprinting may be used to

construct areplacement organ using cells from a patient’sbody.

2. It may be used for developing variousphysiological environments

required in theprocesses of drug research and development.

3. It may be used for producing customized prescription pills according to the needs ofeach patient.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow: a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q100. Consider the following statements regarding the heterodox schools of Indian philosophy. 1. MakkhaliGosala of LokayataSchool

taught that the physical body is the only essence of man and enjoyment of pleasures as the only object of life.

2. Philosopher AjitaKesakambalin believed that everything was predetermined.


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