DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO VGYH-U-FGT Test Booklet Series T.B.C. TEST BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES PAPER -1 Time Allowed : Two Hours Maximum Marks : 200 INSTRUCTIONS 1, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC. IF SO GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET. 2, Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet. Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection. 8. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside. DONOT write anything else on the Test Booklet. 4, This Test Booklet contains 100 items (questions). Each item is printed both in Hindi and English. Each item comprises four responses (answers). You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet. In case you fecl that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item. 5. You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Shect provided. See directions in the Answer Sheet. 6. Allitems carry equal marks. 7. Betore you proceed to mark in the Answer Shect the response to various items in the Tes! Booklet, you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your ‘Admission Certificate. 8. After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet. You are permitted to take away wita you the Test Booklet, 9. Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Bookdet at the end. 10. Penalty for wrong answers : THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS. G@) There are four alternatives for the answer to every question, For each question for which a wrong answer hhas been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as Penalty, Ifa candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question. ry Gi) Ia question is left blank, ie, no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question. DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO SATE: oye a fed SUR Fe GRIT FE TS HST eI VGYH-U-FGT paaee)1, Consider the following pairs : Site of Ashoka’s Location in the major rock edicts State of 1, Dhauli — Odisha 2. Erragudi — Andhra Pradesh 3. Jaugada — Madhya Pradesh 4, Kalsi — Karnataka How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (© Only three pairs (a) All four pairs 4%, Consider the following pairs : King Dynasty 1. Nannuka — Chandela 2. Jayashakti ©— Paramara 3. Negabhata ll — Gurjara-Pratihara 4. Bhoja — Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (©) Only three pairs (% All four pairs 3. Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient. South India is correct ? (a) Sangam poems are devoid of reference to material culture. any (>) The social classification of Varaa was known to Sangam poets. 2) Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic (a) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational. YGYH.U-FGT (3- 4. “Yogavasisthaf’ was translated into Persian by ‘Nizamuddin Panipatijduring the reign of : (a) Akbar (>) Humayun (c) Shabjahan (d) Aurangzeb § The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ? (a) The best means of salvation was devotion. (b) Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative, (©) Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss. (@ Salvation was to be obtained through meditation. ‘& ‘The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuil House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ? 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines. 2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni, 3. Pran Pratichtha of Somaath Temple (installation of the present day temple) wes done by President S, Radhakrishnan. Select the correct. answer using the code given below : (a) Land 2 only (b) and 3 only (e) Land 3 only (2) 1,2and3 c)Which one of the following statements bost | 9, describes the role of B cells and T cells in tho buman body ? (a) They protect the environmental allergens. body — from (b) They alleviate the body's pain and inflammation. (©) They act as immunosuppressants in the body. (@) They protect the body from the diseases caused by pathogens Consider the following statements : 1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature. 1m. @, Nanoparticles of some metellic oxides are used in the manufacture of some cosmetics. & Nanopartides of some commercial products which enter the environment are unsafe for humans. ‘Which of the statements given above is'are correct ? (@) Lonly (b) Sonly (@ land2 (§-C) Consider the following statements : DNA Barécding can be a tool to: 1, assess the age of a plant or animal 2. distinguish among species that look alike 3. identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods, Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) lonly (b) 3only (o) Land2 (@) 2and3 Consider the following : 1. Carbon monoxide 2, Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4, Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain ? (a) 1,2and3 5) 2and4 only () ¢only (a) 1,3and4us th 1B. VGYH-U-FGT Consider the following statements : 1, High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth, 2, Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? fa) lonly (by) 2only {e) Both 1and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements : 1. Bidibidi is a lange refugee settlement in picibs Horth-western Kenya 2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi. 3, Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya. Which of the statements given above isiare correct ? (a) land2 ) 2only (ec) Qand3 (ad) 3 only Consider the following countries + 1 Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States ? (a) 1,2and4 (b) Land 3 fe) 2and5 (d@) 3,4and 5 (7- 14, 15. ¢) Consider the following statements : 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport. 3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) land2 (b) Qonly (©) lands (d) 3only With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements : 1, Acoastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nau! miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention. 2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea. 3. The Exelusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) Land 2only (bh) 2and Sonly (ec) Land 3only (d} 1, 2and31% Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ? (g) It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea. (b) China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea, A permanent American military base thas been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities. (@) Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them. 17, Consider the following pairs : Country Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad — Setting up of permanent military base by China 2. Guinea — Suspension of Constitution and Government by military 3. Lebanon — Severe and prolonged economic depression 4. Tunisia — Suspension of Parliament by President How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (© Only three pairs (d) All four pairs VGYH-U-FGT a 18, 19, =¢) Consider the following pairs : Region often mentioned Country in the news 1. Anatolia Turkey 2. Amhara Ethiopia 3. Cabo Delgado — Spain 4, Catalonia Italy How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (@) Only three pairs (a) All four pairs With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements : 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2 When a wild is declared protected, such animal is entitled for ‘equal protection whether it is found in animal protected areas or outside. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing, Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) land 2 (b) 2 only {c) land 3 (d) 3only Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi? fa) Ant (b) Cockroach tc) Crab ld) SpideraL a2, VGYH-U-FGT In Indie, which one of the following compiles . ; Hormation on industrial disputes, closures, | 2% Consider the following statements + fetrenchments and lay-offs in’ factories 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a employing workers ? platform to promote sustainable Fis sanitation and is funded by the {a) Central Statistics Office Government of India and the World (b) Department for Promotion of Industry Health Organization. and Internal Trade 2, The National Institute of Urban Affairs . is an apex body of the Ministry of (@ + Labour Bureau Housing) and Urban Affairs in (@) National Technical Manpower Government of India and provides Information System innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India. In India, what is the role of the Coal Which of the statements given above is/are Controller's Organization (CCO)? correct? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal @ pe Statistics in Government of India. ) Realy i (@) Both 1 and2 2. Tt monitors progress of development of (a) Neither 1 nor 2 Captive Coal/Lignite blocks. 3. Tt hears any objection to the|25. Which one of the following has been Government's notification relating to constituted under the Environment acquisition of coal-bearing areas. (Protection) Act, 1988 ? 4, Tt ensures that coal mining companies (a) “Cénkial Water Contatission deliver the coal to end users in the (b) Central Ground Water Board prescribed time. (e) Central Ground Water Authority Select the correct answer using the code given (d) National Water Development Agency below : (a) 1,2and3 26. With reference to the “United Nations 7 Credentials Committee”, consider the {b) 3nd 4 only following statements : (©) and 2only 1. It is a committee set up by the UN (a) 1,2and4 Sccurity Council and works under its supervision. Ifa particular area is brought under the Fifth 2. Tt traditionally meets in March, June Schedale of the Constitution of India, which ‘and September every year. one of the following statements best reflects Te asseedes ihe erosantials of all UN the consequence of it’? members before submitting a report to (a) This would prevent the transfer of land the General Assembly for approval. of tribal people to non-tribal people. Which of the statements given above is/are (b) This would create a local self-governing correct ? body in that area, (a) 3only (ci This would convert that aree into a ee tae Union Territory. «(c) Qand3 (@) The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State. (d) Land 2 (11-6)gr Which one of the following statements best | 28, describes the Polar Code’ ? (a) It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters. (bh) It is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region. (©) Ibis set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole. (@) It is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Aretic Council. 28, With reference to the United Nations General ‘Assembly, consider the following statements : 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member | States. ° 2, Inter-governmental organisations ean seck observer status in the UN General Assembly. 3, Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land 2 oaly (b) Zand 3 only {c) land 3 only (a) 1,2and3 VGYH-U-FGT (13-€) With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements : 1, ‘The Tea Board is a statutory body. 2. It is a regulatory body aitached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, 3. Tho Tes Board's Head Office is situated in Bengaluru. 4, The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Lands tb) 2and4® ( Sand4 (dd) Land 4 ‘Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing” ? {e) Conveying a false impression that @ company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound (6) Non-inclusion of ecological’ environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country the consequences disastrous ecological undertaking (©) Ignoring while infrastructure development (a) Making for environmental costs in a government mandatory provisions project/programmegi. Gonsider the following statements s 1, Tight monetary policy of US Federal] Reserve could lead to capital flight, 2, Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External ‘Commercial Borrowings (ECBs). 3, Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the currency risk associated with ECBs. Which of the statements given tbove are correct? _(@) Land 2 only () Qand [Link] () Land 3 only (@) 1,2and3 $2, Consider the following States : 1, Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3, Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States ? = (a) Only one State (b) Only two States (©) Only three States (a) All four States 38. Consider the following statements 1. In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by Reserve Bank of India. 2, ‘The rating agency popularly known as TCRA is a public limited company 3. Brickwork Ratings is an Indian credit rating agency. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (=) 1and 2only (b) 2 and 3 only (© Lend 3 orly @) 12and3 VeyH-U-FGT (15-C) With reference to the ‘Banks Board Bureau (BBBY, which of the following statements are correct ? 1, The Governor of RBI is the Chairman of BBB. 2. BBB recommends for the selection of heads for Public Sector Barks. 3. BBB helps the Public Sector Banks in developing strategies and capital raising plans. Solect the correct answer using the code given below = ta) Land 2only (% =2and3 only &) and 3only (@) 1,2and3 With reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements : a ‘As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lower rate of interest. 2. ‘The option to convert to equity affords the bondholder a degree of indexation to rising consumer prices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) Lonly th) 2only {ce} Both land 2 (qd) Neither 1 nor 236, Consider the following : 38. 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2, Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India isa member of which of the above ? (a) land 2 only 39, (bh) 3only (©) 2ond 8 only ( 1,2and3 ‘3, Consider the following statements : 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system. 8. Vietnam's esonomie growth is linked to its integration with global supply ebains and focus on exports Ad. 4. For a long time Vietnam's low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers. 5, Vietnam has the most productive eservice sector in the Indo-Pacifi region. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Qand4 (b) Bands (©). 1,8and4 (@) Vana 2 VGYH-U-FGT (17-¢) In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation ? 7 (a) Department of Consumer Affairs (b) Fixpenditure Management Commission (c) Financial Stability and Development Couneil (@) Reserve Bank of India With reference to Non-Fungible ‘Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements : 1, They enable the digital representatior of physical assets. 2. ‘They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain. 3, They can be traded or exchanged a equivalency and therefore can be usec asa medium of —commercia transactions. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land 2only (b) 2and3 only (c) Land 3 only @) 1,2and3 Consider the following pairs : Reservoirs States 1, Ghataprabha — Telangana 2. Gandhi Sagar — Madhya Pradesh % Indira Sagar — Andhra Pradesh 4 Maithon — Chhattisgarh How many pairs given above are not correctly maiched ? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (ec) Only three pairs (@ All four pains@ ys In the Government of India Act 1919, the fanctions of Provincial Government were ivided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated aa “Reserved” subjects ? 1, Administration of Justice 2, Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1,2and3 (b) 2,3and4 4,3and4 @ 1,2and4 42, In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to (@) Clothing (®) Coins ()_ Ornaments (@) Weapons 48, Consider the following freedom fighters + 1, Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 8. Rash Behari Bose Who of the shove was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party? (@) Land? () 2only (©) Land3 @ 3only VGYHU-FGT 44, 45, (19-C) With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements : 1, The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well aa the Princely States. 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign @ separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. ‘Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) lonly (b) 2only (g) Both land2 (d) Neither nor 2 With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts : 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashatuka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts ? (a) 1,2and3 ) 2end 4 only () 1,3and4 (d) 2,8and4Be ae) With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs : L Historical person Aryadeva 2, Dignaga 3, Nathamuni Known as Jaina scholar Buddhist scholar Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched? @ None of the pairs Only one pair Only two pairs All three pairs 4, With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements : * The first Mongol of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. invasion During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. Muhammed-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? o (b) ®) @) VGYH-U-FGT and 2 2only 1and3 only 48, Ay 50. (21-c) With refereace to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”? (a) (b) ), @ Arab merchants Qelandars Persian calligraphists Sayyids With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements : 1 ‘The Dutch established _their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati velers. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. ‘The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of laad leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a land 2only (bh) 2and 8 only Land 3 only (d) 1,2and3 According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct ? ‘A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free, If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal stats of the master’s son, Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) land 2only 2 and only Land 3 only 1, 2and 3.si. "*Climate Action Tracker” which monitors the | 63, emission reduction pledges of different countries is a: (e) Database created by coalition of research organisations (b) Wing of “International Panel of Climate Change” . (©, Committee under “United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change” (@) Agency promoted and financed by United | Nations | Environment Programme and World Bank 6% Consider the following statements : 1. “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives dimate action by building large | 54 networks and runs them. . 2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EP100". EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reductfon goals. 4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100. 5. ‘The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the "Under? Coalition} Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1,2,4and5 (p) 1,3 and 4 only (2,3 and 6 only @) 1,2,3,4and5 VGYH-U-FGT (23-C) “If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Barth, then surely wetlands funetion as its kidneys.” Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement ? (a) The water cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff subsoil percolation and evaporation. () Algae form the nutrient base upon which fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles and mammals thrive. (c) Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining sedimentation balance and soil stabilization. (&% Aquatic plants absorb heavy metals and excess nutrients. In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, the statements : 1. The 24-hour mean of PM,,; should not: exceed 15 jgim® and annual mean of PM,,; should not exceed 5 nem’. consider following 2, Ina year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of inclement weather. 3. PM and enter the bloodstream. ean penetrate the lung barrier 4, Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1,8and4 < (b) Land 4 only (o) 2,Sand4 a @ Land 2onlygs. With referonco to “Gucchi” eometimes | 58, mentioned in the news, consider the following statements + 1, Itisa fungus. 9, Itgrows in some Himalayan forest areas. 3, It is commercially cultivated in the Himelayan foothills of north-eastern India. Which of the statements given above iv/are correct ? @ Lonly (b) only (Land 2 @ 2and3 8 With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements : 1, Its fibres can be blended with wool and | °° cotton fibres to reinforce their properties. 2. Containers made of it can be used to store any aleoholic beverage. 3. Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products. Articles made of it can be easily disposed ‘of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land3 60. b) Quand a ( Land4 @ 2and3 5%. Which of the following is not a bird ? (a) Golden Mahsecr (b) Indian Nightjar ‘e) Spoonbill (@) White This VGYR-U-FOT (25-C} ‘Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants ? 1. Alfalfa 2. Amaranth 3. Chickpea 4. Clover 5. Purslane (Kulfa) 6. Spiriach Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1,8and4only tb] 1,3, and 6 only (©) 2,4,5.and6 only (d) 1,2,4,5 and6 “Biorock technology” is talked about in which one of the followin; fa (b) (o. dd) ‘The the: fat wb) we w tuations ? Restoration of damaged coral reefs Development of building materials using plant residues Identification of areas. for exploration/extraction of shale gas Providing salt licks for wild animals in forests/protected areas “Miyawaki method” is well known for Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas Development of gardens using genetically modified flora Creation of mini forests in urban areas Harvesting wind onergy on coastal areas and on soa surfaces61, Consider the following : 1. Aarogya Setu 2, CoWIN 3, DigiLocker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms ? (a) Land 2only (b) 2,Sand4 only (@ 1,3and4 only (@) 1,2,3and4 With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 30 technology encbles people to control their own data. 2 In Web 3-0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks. 3, Web 30 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (@) Land 2 only (b) 2and3only © Land only (a) 1,2and3 VGYHU-FGT 63, (27-c) ‘With reference to “Software as a Service (SaaS)’, consider the following statements : 1. SaaS buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields. 2, SaaS users can access their data through their mobile devices. 3. Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Msil are forms of SaaS. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) land 2only (b) and 3 only (©) Land 3 only (@) 1,2and3 Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the “Fractional ‘Orbital Bombardment System” often talked about in media ? (a) A hypersonic missile is launched into space to counter the asteroid approaching the Earth and explode it in space. (b} A spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions. (©) A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Barth (dA spaceeraft. moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface,gg, Which one of the following is the context, in which the term “qubit” is mentioned ? @ ® @ Cloud Services Quantum Computing Visible Light Communieation ‘Technologies (@ Wireless Conununication Technologies Consider the technologies : following communieation 1 Closed-cireuit Television 2. Radio Frequency Identification 3. Wireless Local Area Network Which of the Short-Range devices/technologies ? above are considered (a) () {e) ® land 2 only 2 and 3 only Land 3 only 1,2and3 81, Consider the following statements : 1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues. 2 Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces. 3. Biofilms resistance. Which of the statements given above are correct ? can exhibit _antibictie fa) (b) ©) id) land 2 only Zand 3 only Land 8 only 1,2and3, \GYH-UFGT 68. (29-C) Consider the following statements in respect of probicties : + Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast, 2. The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut. 3. Probiotics help in the digestion of milk sugars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) Lonly b) Qonly © land3 (@) 2and3 In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements : 1, The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform. 2. Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector based platform, 3. COVAXIN is an inactivated pathogen based vaerine. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land Zenly tb) 2and 3 only (ce) land 3 only (@) 1,2and3qo, iamajor solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Basth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Kerth? 1, GPS and navigation aystems could fail. 2, ‘Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions. 8, Power grids could be damaged. 4, Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth. 5, Forest fires could take place over much of the planet. 6 Orbits of the satellites could he disturbed 7. Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted. Select the correct answer using the code given below (@) 1,2,4 and 6 only (b) 2,3, 5,6 and 7 only () 1,8, 4,6and 7 only (@) 1,2,3,4, Band 7 VGYH.U-FGT (31- n. 73. 74. c) Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic souree of both methane and nitrous oxide ? (a) Cotton (0) Rice (©) Sugarcane (g) Wheat “System of Rice Intensification” of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in : 1, Reduved seed requirement 2. Reduced methane production 3. Reduced electricity consumption Select the correct answer using the eode given below : (a) Land 2only tb) 2and 3 only (ce) Land only (d) 12and3 Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert ? (a) Lake Victoria (b) Lake Faguibine (c) Lake Oguta {d) Lake Volta Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ? (a) Cauvery (b) Manjira (e) Pennar (4) ‘TungabhadraVGYHU-FGT 16. Consider the following pairs : ia Peak Mountains 4, Namcha Barwa — Garhwal Himalaya 2, Nanda Devi — Kumaon Himalaya 3. Nokreke — Sikkim Himalaya Which of the pairs given above isfare correctly matched ? (a) land2 @) 2enly @ lands (@) Sony 76, The term “Levant” often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions ? (a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean ce shores ib) Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco (© Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa id) The entire coastal areas of, ‘Mediterrancan Sea 80. 7. Consider the following countries : 1 Azerbaijan 2. Kyrgyzstan 3, Tajikistan & Turkmenistan 5 Uzbekistan Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan ? {a) 1,2 and 5 only (b) 12,3 and 4only Yc) 8,4 and 5 only (d), 1,2,3,4and 6 (33-¢) With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths. 2. Monazite contains thorium. a Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India. 4. In India, Government: bodies only can process or export monazite. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1,2 and 3 only 6) 1,2 and 4 only (©) Sand 4 only (@) 1,2,3and4 In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the : (a) First half of the month of June 4) Second half of the month of June {c) First half of the month of July (2) Second half of the month of July Consider the following pairs Wetland /Lake Lovation 1, Hokera Wetland — Punjab 2, Renuka Wetland — Himachal Pradesh 3, Rudrasagar Lake — Tripura 4, Sacthamkotta ‘Tamil Nadu Lake How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? fa) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs © (a) Only three pairs All four pairs@ g1. Consider the following statements ; 3, Pursuant to the report of HN, Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2, The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves, 3; The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. 4, In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court, Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) Land 2 only ) 12and4 (©) 8and4only (a) Sonly 82, With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates. 2, Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) only (b) Qonly (© Both 1 and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 YGYHU-FGT (38-©) 8s, Consider the following statements : 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent. 3. AConstitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct? fa) land 2only (b) 2and 3 only () land3 only d) 1,2end3 Consider the following statements : 4+ ‘The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister. 2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) lonly (b) only (c) Both 1and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 25, Which of the following is/are the exclusive | e7. power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1, Tojratify the declaration of Emergency 2 To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers 3, ‘Toimpeach the President of India Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) land2 by only @) lands @ ‘Bonly 88. 86. With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements : The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2 The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above isfare correct ? (a) only (b) 2only (©) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (37-C) VGYHU-FGT Consider the following statements : 1 Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India, According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) Tonly ) 2only (e) Both Land 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements 4, Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Que Warranto. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land 2only tb} 2and only te) Land 3only td) 1, 2ango, With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital 91. Mission, consider the following statements 1, Private and public hospitals must adopt , every citizen of India sh part of it ultimately. il be 3, It bas seamless portability across the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1and 2 only (b) Sonly {) land 3 only (@) 1,2and3 %0, With reference to Dopnty Speaker of Lok | 9% Sabha, consider the following statements : 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Saba, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix. 2. There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be ftom either the principal opposition party or the ruling party. 3 The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings. 4, The woll established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved. by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1 and only (b) 1, 2and3 () 3and4only (@) 2and 4only (39-0) VGYH-U-FGT “Rapid Financing Instrament” and “Rapid Crodit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following ? (a) Asian Development Bank (b) International Monetary Fund (ec) United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (ad) World Bank With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements : 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee 2, An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in trade competitiveness, 3, An incr in domestic inflation relative to inflation in other countries is likely to eause an increasing divergence between NEER and REER. Which of the above statements are correct ? fa) Land Zonly (b) Zand Sonly (c) land 3 only id) L2and3ga, With reference to the Indian economy, | 96, consider the following statements x If the inflation is 100 high, Reserve Bank of India (RBD) is likely to buy government securities, 2, the rapes is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in the market, 3, If interest rates in the USA or European Union were to fall, that is likely to induce RBI to buy dollars. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land 2only tb) 2and 3only () Land 3 only @ 1,2and3 96. 9%. With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the ‘following statements : 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. 2, It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt. Which of the statements given above is/are oorrect ? (@) only (0) 2enly (©) Both land 2 @ Neither Lnor 2 (41-C) VevHU-EGT ‘With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of “Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)" ? 1. Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs. IIBs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation. 3. The interest received as well as capital gains on IIBs are not taxable. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) Land only (b) 2 and 3only (c) Land Sonly (d) 1, 2and3 With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as market-places. 2. ‘The degree to which they can own big sellers on their platforms is limited. Select the correct answer using the code given below: fa) lonly (by Zonly (©) Both land2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2ae) on, Which of the following activities corotitute real sector in the economy ? 1. Farmers harvesting their crops 2, Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics A commercial bank lending money to a trading company 4, A corporate body issuing Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas Select the correct answer using the code given below : (@) land 2cnly (b) 2,8.and4only (©) 1,8and4 only @ 1,2,8end4 Which one of the following situations best reflects “Indirect Transfers” often talked about in media recently with reference to India ? ( An Indian company investing in a foreign enterprise and paying taxes to the foreign country on the profits arising out of its investment A foreiga company investing in India and paying taxes to the country of its base on the profits arising out of its investment An Indian company purchases tangible assets in a foreign country and sells their value increases (co) such assets after : and transfers the proceeds to India transfers shares and jantial (@) A foreign company 7 such shares derive their subst ‘value from assets located in India VMkuror (43- 99, 100. G) With reference to the expenditure made by an organisation or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Acquiring new technology is capital expenditure. 2, Debt financing is considered capital expenditure, while equity financing is considered revenue expenditure, Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) only (by 2only {e) Both1and2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements : 1. A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings. 2 Dated securities issued «at market-related rates in auctions form a large component of internal debt. Which of the above statements is/are correct ? (a) only ) 2only (c) 4 Both Land 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2