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Q 1. Consider the following statements with Select the correct answer:
respect to Sunscreen lotion: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. A Sunscreen lotion with a lower SPF (b) 1 and 3 only
number offers greater protection. (c) 1 only
2. Papua New Guinea is first country to ban (d) 1, 2 and 3
Sunscreen.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct? Q 5. Extraocular Vision sometimes seen in
a) 1 only news is related to?
b) 2 only a) Trouble focusing when reading or looking
c) Both 1 and 2 at a computer
d) Neither 1 nor 2 b) The Blurred vision of the objects at a
distance
Q 2. Which of the following pairs regarding c) The ability to see without eyes
the administration of Delhi Sultanate are d) Condition where the optic nerve of the eye
correctly matched? is affected
Post Department
1. Diwan- i-Bandgan Department of Slaves Q 6. Consider the following statements
2. Diwan -i-Isthiaq Department of Pensions related to the Vaishanvism:
3. Diwan -i-Wizarat Department of Finances 1. Vaishanvism became powerful movement
4. Diwan-i-Ariz Department of Military in South India especially under the Alvars.
Select the correct answer- 2. The first Vaishnava philosopher was
(a) 1 and 3 only Ramanuja Acharya, who introduces
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only visistaadvaitha siddhantha.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only 3. Key texts in Vaishnavism include the
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Upanishads, the Pancaratra (Agama) texts
and the Bhagavata Purana.
Q 3. Consider the following Which of the statements is/are correct?
1. Iraq (a) 1 only
2. Turkmenistan (b) 2 only
3. Kuwait (c) 2 and 3 only
4. Armenia
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Syria
Which of the countries given above do not
share border with Iran? Q 7. Consider the following statements with
a) 3 and 4 only respect to Scheme for Transformational and
b) 2 and 5 only Advanced Research in Sciences (STARS)
c) 1 and 4 only 1. It aims at providing industry apprenticeship
d) 3 and 5 only opportunities to the general graduates
through the National Apprenticeship
Q 4. Which of the following statements with
respect to Yajur Veda is/are correct? Promotional Scheme (NAPS).
1. It is the Veda of sacrificial formulas 2. It will be implemented, monitored and
consisting of prose mantras. managed by the University Grants
2. The Yajur Veda hymns were called Sukta. Commission (UGC).
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a) 1 only b) 2 only
b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 12. Consider the following statements
Q 8. Which of the following pairs are correctly regarding the importance of Parliament:
matched? 1. It helps people in holding the
Literary Work Author representatives accountable.
1. Humayun Nama Gulbadan Begum 2. It is vested with the power to choose and
2. Safinat-ul-Auliya Todarmal dismiss the government.
3. Raqqat-i-Alamgiri Aurangzeb Which of the statements is/are correct?
4. Shah Jahan Nama Inayat Khan (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer: (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Q 13. Consider the following statements with
respect to Indian pompano
Q 9. Government Owned Contractor 1. The turtle belongs to the fast-growing
Operated (GOCO) model is often seen in the Carangid family.
news recently for which of the following 2. It is rarely caught in fishermen's nets
sector? because of its quite low sea population.
a) Defence 3. The species grow only at higher salinity of
b) Railways about 40-45 ppt (parts per thousand).
c) Highways Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
d) Power Plants a) 1 only
b) 2 only
Q 10. Right to Constitutional Remedies: c) 1 and 3 only
1. It is known as the ‘heart and soul of the d) 1, 2 and 3
Constitution’.
2. It helps in realizing the Fundamental Rights Q 14. Consider the following:
in practice. 1. Citizenship clause
3. Writ of Mandamus is issued when the court 2. Changes in State boundaries
finds that a particular officeholder is not doing 3. Changes in the Union List
legal duty and thereby is infringing on the 4. Right to freedom of religion
Right of an individual. To amend which of the above clauses of the
Which of the statements is/are correct? Constitution, ratification by states is
(a) 1 and 2 only compulsory?
(b) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q 11. Consider the following statements with
respect to the Small Finance Bank (SFB) Q 15. Consider the following with respect to
1. It is a private financial institution intended Andaman and Nicobar Islands
to further the objective of financial inclusion. 1. Swaraj Dweep
2. They are subjected to all prudential norms
2. Shaheed Dweep
and regulations of RBI such as maintenance of
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory 3. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island
Liquidity Ratio (SLR). 4. Little Andaman
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct? Arrange the Islands from North to South in
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a) 2-1-3-4 (a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1-3-2-4 (b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1-2-3-4 (c) 2 only
d) 2-1-4-3 (d) 3 only

Q 16. With reference to the First Past the Post Q 19. Which of the following animals were not
(FPTP) System and Proportional found in Australia?
Representation (PR) system of election, 1. Dingo
consider the following statements: 2. Koala
1. In FPTP system, the citizens of a 3. Echidna
constituency cast their votes for a candidate 4. Wombat
and the one getting majority votes to win the Select the correct answer:
elections but in PR system citizens cast their a) 3 only
votes to the political parties and seats are b) 2 and 3 only
allocated to the parties according to the c) 1 and 4 only
voting strength they possess. d) None
2. In FPTP system, the whole country is
divided into different geographical areas, Q 20. Which of the following are the
called constituencies but in PR, large exceptions to the ‘Equality before Law’ as
geographical units are considered as a mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
constituency. 1. The President shall not be answerable to
Which of the statements is/are correct? any court for the exercise and performance of
(a) 1 only the powers and duties of his office.
(b) 2 only 2. No Member of Parliament shall be liable to
(c) Both 1 and 2 any proceedings in any court in respect of any
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 vote given by him in Parliament or any
committee thereof.
Q 17. Consider the following statements with 3. The United Nations Organisation and its
respect to Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) agencies enjoy the diplomatic immunity.
1. It is the apex body tasked with adjudicating Select the correct answer:
requests by the industry to raze forest land for (a) 1 and 3 only
commercial ends. (b) 1 and 2 only
2. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of (c) 2 and 3 only
Environment, Forest and Climate Change. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
Q 21. Consider the following statements with
a) 1 only
respect to National Cyber Crime Reporting
b) 2 only Portal
c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is a citizen-centric initiative that will
d) Neither 1 nor 2 enable citizens to report cyber crimes online
through the portal.
Q 18. Consider the following statements 2. It was launched by the Ministry of Home
regarding Directive Principles of State Policy Affairs.
3. This portal also focuses on specific crimes
(DPSP):
like financial crime and social media related
1. They seek to establish economic and social crimes.
democracy in the country. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
2. Directive principles are in the nature of a) 1 only
‘Instrument of Instructions’ to the State. b) 1 and 2 only
3. They are legally enforceable by the courts c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
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Q 22. Which of the following statements
is/are correct regarding the Right to
Education as provided under the Indian
Constitution?
1. It is the only provision in the Constitution
for free and compulsory education for
children.
2. It has been added by the 86th
Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
3. It is available to both citizens as well as
foreign nationals.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 23. Consider the following statements with
respect to Ukraine
1. Ukraine is separated from Russia by the
Kerch Strait, which connects the Sea of Azov
to the Black Sea.
2. Bulgaria shares border with Ukraine.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 24. Consider the following:
1. Right to timely medical treatment in
government hospitals - Article 21
2. Freedom of commercial advertisements -
Article 19.
3. Right to Livelihood - Article 16.
4. Right to Privacy - Article 21
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
matched?
(a) 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q 25. Consider the following statements with
respect to Police Commissionerate system
1. The office has magisterial powers, including
those related to regulation, control, and
licensing.
2. The Commissioner of Police (CP) is drawn
from the Deputy Inspector General rank or
above.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 26. Consider the following statements
regarding the Ninth Schedule:
1. It contains only 13 acts and regulations.
2. It deals with the provisions of the
Panchayati Raj institutions.
3. Acts under it are immune from the judicial
review.
Which of the above statement is/are
incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 27. Consider the following statements with
respect to K-4 Missiles
1. It is a nuclear capable ballistic missile
having a strike range of 3500km.
2. It is being developed by the Defence
Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO).
3. It is developed for being deployed on the
fleet of the Kalvari Class nuclear submarines.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Q 28. Consider the following statements:
1. Citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh are
eligible to apply for Overseas Citizenship of
India.
2. An Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
cardholder can buy property in India.
3. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are entitled
to multiple entry lifelong visa.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 29. Consider the following statements with
respect to U.N. Military Observer Group in
India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP):
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1. It has been established by UN Security 4. They help the courts in examining and
Council (UNSC) Resolution. determining the constitutional validity of a
2. It has been tasked with monitoring the law.
ceasefire line between India and Pakistan. Which of the statements is/are correct?
3. The number of observers under the (a) 1 and 2 only
UNMOGIP was doubled recently following the (b) 1 and 4 only
demand of Government of India. (c) 4 only
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct? (d) 3 and 4 only
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only Q 33. Consider the following statements with
c) 1, 2 and 3 respect to Permafrost
d) None 1. It is any ground that remains completely
frozen at or below 32°F for at least two years
Q 30. Consider the following statements straight.
regarding Article 32 of the Indian 2. It is made of a combination of soil, rocks
Constitution: and sand.
1. It is considered as the heart & soul of the 3. A layer of soil on top of permafrost stays
Constitution. frozen all year.
2. It empowers the Supreme Court and the Which of the statements are correct?
High Courts to issue Writs for the a) 1 and 2 only
enforcement of any Fundamental Rights. b) 2 and 3 only
3. The legal and customary rights can also be c) 1 and 3 only
enforced under this article. d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only Q 34. The concept of ‘Equality before Law’,
(b) 1 only mentioned in the Indian Constitution, means:
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. The absence of special privileges to any
(d) 1, 2 and 3 person.
2. The like should be treated alike without any
Q 31. Consider the following statements with discrimination.
respect to World Economic Forum (WEF) 3. No person is above the law.
1. It is the International Organization for Which of the statements is/are correct?
public-private cooperation established in (a) 1 and 2 only
1971 as a not-for-profit foundation. (b) 1 and 3 only
2. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. (c) 3 only
3. This organisation was formerly known as (d) 1, 2 and 3
the European Management Forum.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are Q 35. Consider the following statements with
incorrect? respect to East Asian Observatory
a) 2 only 1. It is formed by East Asian Core
b) 1 and 2 only Observatories Association (EACOA).
c) 1, 2 and 3 2. India is a full member of this consortium
d) None formed for the purpose of pursuing joint
projects in astronomy within the East Asian
Q 32. Consider the following statements region.
regarding Fundamental Duties: Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
1. These were added by the 44th a) 1 only
Constitutional Amendment Act. b) 2 only
2. Some of the Fundamental Duties are c) Both 1 and 2
applicable to foreigners also. d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. They are not justiciable in nature.
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Q 36. Which of the following statements
is/are correct regarding Union Territories (UT)
in India?
1. All the UTs have their representation in
Rajya Sabha at centre.
2. For a UT to become a state, a constitutional
amendment under Article 368 is needed.
3. Delhi is the only UT having a Legislative
Assembly.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above
Q 37. Consider the following statements with
respect to United Nations Conference on
Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
1. It is a permanent intergovernmental body
established by the United Nations General
Assembly.
2. It is part of the UN Secretariat and it reports
to the UN General Assembly and the
Economic & Social Council.
3. World Investment Report and Review of
Maritime Transport are its Flagship Reports.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 38. Consider the following statements:
1. The children of foreign diplomats posted in
India can acquire Indian citizenship by birth.
2. If any foreign territory becomes part of
India, the government specifies who among
the people of territory shall be citizen of India.
3. When an Indian citizen voluntarily acquires
citizenship of another country, his Indian
citizenship is automatically terminated.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
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Q 39. Consider the following statements with
respect to INTERPOL notices-
1. Yellow Notice is issued to help locate
missing persons, often minors, or to help
identify persons who are unable to identify
themselves.
2. Orange Notice is issued to seek the location
and arrest of wanted persons wanted for
prosecution or to serve a sentence.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 40. Which of the following statements are
the exceptions to the principle of Single
Citizenship?
1. The Parliament under Article 16 can
prescribe residence within a state or union
territory as a condition for certain
employments or appointments.
2. A state may offer concession in fees for
education to its residents as it does not violate
Article15.
3. The right of outsiders to enter, reside and
settle in tribal areas is restricted.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 41. With respect to SERVICE Scheme which
was launched recently, consider the following
statements:
1. It will promote and facilitate philanthropist
activities by the Central Government
employees across India in a structured
manner.
2. It was launched by the Ministry of Home
Affairs.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
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Q 42. Select the correct example of demand-
pull inflation:
(a) Rise in the price of oil due to instability in
middle east.
(b) Tax breaks for mortgage interest rates
leading to increased demand for housing.
(c) Increase in the prices of farm products due
to monsoons.
(d) Rise in marble stone prices due to ban on
mining activity.
Q 43. An e-waste clinic was recently opened
at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Consider the
following statements with respect to that e-
waste clinic:
1. It is India‘s first e-waste clinic set up to
enable segregation, processing and disposal
of waste from both household and
commercial units. .
2. It is jointly setting up by the Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Ministry
of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 44. Which of the following relationship is
depicted by Phillips Curve?
(a) Direct relationship between inflation and
employment.
(b) Inverse relationship between inflation and
employment.
(c) Direct relationship between inflation and
unemployment.
(d) Inverse relationship between inflation and
unemployment.
Q 45. Consider the following statements with
respect to Enemy properties in India
1. Enemy properties were those left behind by
the people who took citizenship of Pakistan
only.
2. The enemy properties were vested by the
concerned state government in the Custodian
of Enemy Property for India.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q 46. Regarding the Non-Banking Financial
Company (NBFC), consider the following
statements:
1. A NBFC is a company registered under the
Companies Act, 1956.
2. It does not include any institution whose
principal business is agriculture activities.
3. Demand Deposits are not accepted by
NBFCs.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 47. Consider the following statements with
respect to Electoral bonds
1. The electoral bond will be valid only for
fifteen days from the date of purchase.
2. The donor will get a tax deduction and the
recipient, or the political party, will get tax
exemption, provided returns are filed by the
political party.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 48. Which of the following best describes
Extended Fund Facility (EFF)?
(a) It is an IMF’s assistance to a country in case
of structural weaknesses.
(b) It is an international reserve asset, created
by the IMF to supplement its member
countries’ official reserves.
(c) It is a loan facility extended by World bank.
(d) None of these
Q 49. Consider the following statements with
respect to National Voters‟ Day (NVD) 2020:
1. It is being organized by the Election
Commission of India.
2. The theme for NVD 2020 is ―Electoral
Literacy for Stronger Democracy‖.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q 50. The Wood's Despatch of 1854 is
regarded as the 'Magna Carta of English
Education in India'. Consider the following
statements regarding the Wood’s Despatch:
1. It recommended a system of grants-inaid to
encourage the governm schools.
2. It laid down that the education imparted in
the government institutions should be
secular.
3. It laid stress on female and vocational
education and on teachers’ training.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 51. The term Archaea sometime seen in
news is related to?
a) A newly discovered Asteroid
b) A disease caused by Coronavirus
c) A new invisible Monster galaxy
d) A single-celled Microorganism
Q 52. Consider the following statements
regarding Praja Mandals or State’s People’s
Conference:
1. Praja Mandals were organised in the British
Provinces during the Home Rule Movement.
2. Important leaders responsible for this
initiative were Balwantrai Mehta, Maniklal
Kothari and G. R. Abhyankar.
Which of the statements is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 53. Consider the following statements with
respect to Padma Awards
1. Government servants including those
working with PSUs, except doctors and
scientists, are not eligible for these Awards.
2. The award may be conferred
posthumously.
3. The award may be conferred to foreigners
also.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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Q 54. Consider the following statements
regarding the Indian capitalists, with respect
to the National Movement:
1. They preferred constitutional means of
struggle, as opposed to mass civil
disobedience.
2. The capitalists determined the course of
the Congress-led movements.
3. The Indian capitalists did not boycott
elections to the Legislative Assemblies.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 55. Consider the following statements
about the Hague Code of Conduct (HCoC):
1. It is an International Code of Conduct
against Ballistic Missile Proliferation.
2. By subscribing to the HCoC, the members
voluntarily commit themselves politically to
provide prelaunch notifications (PLNs) on
ballistic missile.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 56. Consider the following statements
regarding the administration of the princely
states:
1. Government of India Act, 1935, provided
for a scheme of Federation, in which the
Indian states were brought under direct,
constitutional relationship with British India.
2. The years 1938-39 witnessed large number
of movements demanding responsible
government and other reforms in the princely
states.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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Q 57. In which of the following multilateral
forums, India and Brazil are not members?
1. G-20
2. IBSA
3. OECD
4. BRICS
5. BASIC
Select the correct answer:
a) 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
d) All of the above
Q 58. The strategic debate of 1934-37 was
regarding as to how to continue with mass
movement after the fall out of the Civil
Disobedience Movement. In this regard,
consider the following statements:
1. New Swarajists, like M. A. Ansari and
Bhulabhai Desai debated for Council entry
and taking up Parliamentary works.
2. The Leftists demanded continuation of non-
Constitutional mass movement, as its
withdrawal would side track direct mass
action and political work amongst the masses.
3. Jawaharlal Nehru, on the other hand,
showing alienation from Gandhiji, stood
against Struggle-Truce-Struggle.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 59. Consider the following statements
about the TIR Convention:
1. The TIR Convention is an
international transit system under the
auspices of the United Nations.
2. The TIR system does not require need for
national customs documents or physical
inspection.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q 60. Consider the following statements
regarding the views of Gandhiji and the
Congressmen during 1934-37:
1. Gandhiji announced his resignation from
Congress in 1934, as he realized that a large
section of intelligentsia favoured
Parliamentary politics, with which he was in
fundamental disagreement.
2. Another section of Congress felt estranged,
because of Gandhiji’s emphasis on the
spinning wheel as the ‘second lung of the
nation’.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 61. Indian Railways‘ first Waste to Energy
Plant was recently commissioned at
Bhubaneswar. The plant uses a patented
technology called POLYCRACK. Which of the
following are true regarding POLYCRACK
Technology?
1. High capital cost and low operating cost
2. Pre-segregation of waste is not required to
reform the waste
3. It has high tolerance to moisture hence
drying of waste is not required
4. All types of waste including plastic and e-
waste can be converted to Light Diesel Oil
5. All constituents are converted into valuable
energy thereby making it Zero Discharge
Process
Select the correct answer:
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Q 62. Arrange the following events that have
led to the growth of communalism in India, in
chronological order:
1. Separate electorate demand accepted by
Congress
2. Delhi Proposal
3. Communal Award
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 1-3-2
(c) 2-1-3
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Q 63. Consider the following statements with (a) 1 and 2 only

respect to Asiatic Cheetah (b) 2 and 3 only
1. It is listed as critically endangered under the (c) 1 and 3 only
IUCN Red list. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Asiatic cheetah, which once roamed parts
of India, is now only found in Iran. Q 67. Biorock or Mineral Accretion
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct? Technology sometimes seen in the news
a) 1 only recently is related to?
b) 2 only a) Polymetallic Nodules
c) Both 1 and 2 b) Coral Reefs Restoration
d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) Petroleum Extraction
d) Emission free Energy generation
Q 64. Consider the following statements
about the Tebhaga Movement: Q 68. Consider the following statements
1. The Bengal Provincial Kisan Sabha wanted about the Cabinet Mission:
the implementation of the Flood 1. Stafford Cripps was the Chairman of the
Commission’s recommendations of teghaba. Mission.
2. The Jotedars worked on lands rented from 2. It supported the cause of Pakistan’s
the Bargardars. independence.
3. The sharecroppers wanted to take the 3. It recommended that provinces will have
paddy to their own threshing floor and not to residuary powers.
the jotedar’s house. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements is/are correct? not correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q 65. Consider the following statements with
respect to Disease Outbreaks
1. A Pandemic is the worldwide spread of a
new infectious disease.
2. The Global Outbreak Alert and Response
Network (GOARN) is an international network
of institutions that provides health
professionals and expert advice in time of
outbreaks to countries.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 66. Consider the following statements
about the Mountbatten Plan, 1947:
1. It suggested a dominion status for India.
2. A Boundary Commission to be set up, if
partition was to be effected.
3. Referendums were to be conducted in
Sindh, NWFP (North West Frontier Province)
Q 69. Consider the following statements with
respect to Palm oil import
1. China is the world‘s largest importer of
Palm oil.
2. India imports most of its refined palm oil
from Malaysia and crude palm oil from
Indonesia.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 70. With reference to the ban on single-use
plastic in India, consider the following
statements:
1. It has been imposed from 5th June 2019.
2. It will stop manufacturing, usage and
import of single-use plastics.
3. It is a part of ongoing Swacch Bharat
Mission.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
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Q 71. Consider the following statements with Q 75. Consider the following statements with
respect to World Sustainable Development respect to the Daniel K. Inouye Solar
Summit (WSDS) Telescope (DKIST)
1. It is an annual flagship event of The Energy 1. It is the most powerful solar telescope in
and Resources Institute (TERI). the world.
2. The theme for the year 2020 is ―Mapping 2. The primary objective is to observe
the Future Road for Energy‖. magnetic fields on the Sun in order to
3. WSDS 2020 will focus on the need to assess understand its dynamic behavior.
global contributions made, and the next steps Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
to be undertaken by the world community to a) 1 only
meet the 17 SDGs. b) 2 only
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct? c) Both 1 and 2
a) 3 only d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only Q 76. Match the following:
d) 1, 2 and 3 List I List II
A. Mutualism 1. One species benefits, the
Q 72. Recently Soil Organic Carbon was in other is harmed
news. What is it? B. Commensalism 2. Both species benefit
(a) Percentage of carbon emitted by fertilizer C. Predation 3. One species benefits,
(b) Carbon Produced during stubble burning the other is unaffected
(c) Amount of carbon stored in the soil D. Amensalism 4. One species is harmed, the
(d) Carbon released during organic farming other is unaffected
Select the correct answer:
Q 73. Consider the following statements with ABCD
respect to Kalakshetra Foundation (a) 2 3 1 4
1. It was founded by Sucheta Kripalani in (b) 2 3 4 1
1936. (c) 2 1 3 4
2. It was recognised by the Government of (d) 1 2 3 4
India as an Institute of National Importance by
an Act of Parliament in 1993. Q 77. Consider the following statements
3. It is an autonomous body under the regarding Pandit Deendayal Upadhayaya
Ministry of Culture. 1. He started the monthly “Rashtra Dharma”
Which of the statements are correct? meant for spreading the ideology of Hindutva
a) 1 and 2 only nationalism.
b) 2 and 3 only 2. He wrote a Hindi drama on Chandragupta
c) 1, 2 and 3 Maurya and a biography of Shankaracharya.
3. He was elected for Lok Sabha from Uttar
d) None
Pradesh.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
Q 74. Consider the following statements (a) 1, 2 and 3
regarding Malabar Tree Toad: (b) 1 and 2 only
1. It is a critically endangered species as per (c) 1 and 3 only
Red List of IUCN. (d) 2 and 3 only
2. It is endemic to India only.
Q 78. Which of the following can act as a
3. It can be seen during spring season.
threat to biodiversity on Earth?
Which of the statements is/are correct? 1. Droughts
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Invasive Species
(b) 2 only 3. Use of pesticides in agriculture
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(a) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements is/are correct?

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 79. What changes Coastal Regulation Zone
Regulations (CRZ) 2019 has brought about: Q 83. Consider the following pairs:
(a) Two separate categories for CRZ-III (Rural) Reservoir/Dam River
areas 1. Khadakwasla Mutha river
(b) The government has decided to freeze the 2. Tilaiya Sone river
Floor Space Index and permit FSI for 3. Bansagar Barakar river
construction projects to do away with CRZ Which of the pair(s) given above is/are
2011 notification. correctly matched?
(c) The CRZ rules were formed after SC (a) 1 only
directed the government to do so after (b) 2 only
ordering demolition of Maradu Apartments in (c) 2 and 3 only
Kerala. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) The new CRZ norms aim to promote
agricultural development based on scientific Q 84. Consider the following statements:
principles. 1. Isotherms are always parallel to the
latitudes.
Q 80. Which of the following are the reasons 2. The parallel alignment of isotherms and
for decline in Wildlife? latitudes is more pronounced in the northern
1. Grazing by domestic cattle hemisphere.
2. Habitat destruction Which of the statements is/are correct?
3. Forest Fires (a) 1 only
4. Industrial and Technological Advancement (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only Q 85. Consider the following statements
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 regarding mass extinctions
1. The Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event
Q 81. Consider the following statements is the most recent mass extinction and the
regarding Global Oceans, only one definitively connected to a major
1. The ocean supplies 99% of the Earth’s asteroid impact.
biologically-habitable space. 2. Permian-Triassic is the only one mass
2. Seawater has a heat capacity four times extinction that wiped out large numbers of
larger than air. insect species.
3. The average depth of the global ocean is Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
about 3700 m. (a) 1 only
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q 86. Consider the following statements:
1. The vertical pressure gradient in the
Q 82. Consider the following statements: atmosphere is much larger than the
1. Decrease in temperature with decreasing horizontal pressure gradient.
altitude is known as Normal Lapse Rate. 2. Strong vertical winds are not experienced
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(a) 1 only 2. The Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project is

(b) 2 only located on the River Mahakali.
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. River Mahakali is known as River Sarayu in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 India.
Select the correct answer:
Q 87. Which of the following factors are (a) 2 only
responsible for skyrocketing onion prices in (b) 3 only
India? (c) 1 and 2 only
1. Traders are illegally hoarding onions and (d) 1 and 3 only
release the supply when prices increase.
2. Erratic monsoons influence the onion Q 91. To promote use of electric vehicles in
production. India, government recently announced FAME
3. Export of onions lead to decreased II scheme. In reference to FAME II scheme
domestic supply. consider the following statements
Choose the correct answer using the code 1. FAME II scheme will incentivize the electric
given below: vehicles in commercial vehicles, for public
(a) 1 and 2 only transport and two wheelers.
(b) 1 and 3 only 2. Department of heavy industries is the nodal
(c) 2, and 3 only agency for monitoring and implementation of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the scheme.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
Q 88. Consider the following statements (a) 1 only
about the Intensive Dairy Development (b) 2 only
Programme (IDDP): (c) Both 1 and 2
1. It was designed for Non-Operation Flood (d) None of the above
regions only.
2. One of its objectives was the development Q 92. Consider the following statements
of the milch cattle. about the use of aluminium metal:
3. It was launched in the year 1954-55. 1. Aluminium is used in water treatment and
Which of the statements is/are correct? anti-perspirants.
(a) 2 only 2. Its surface retains colour well and is
(b) 1 and 3 only remarkably suited for printing.
(c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q 89. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Guru Nanak was born in Talwandi and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
founded the Dera Baba Nanak in Kartarpur.
2. In 1706, Guru Gobind Singh authenticated Q 93. Which of the following statement(s)
the final compilation Guru Granth Sahib. is/are incorrect about Electoral Bond
3. Guru Nanak emphasized the worship of one Scheme?
God. 1. Names of donors are kept confidential.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct? 2. It is only to boost finances of parties with
(a) 1 only less than 1% of vote in lok Sabha elections.
(b) 2 only 3. Electoral bond is a type of Treasury bill.
(c) 1 and 2 only 4. Banks give 2% interest on these bonds.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Choose the correct answer using the code
given below:
Q 90. Which of the following statements (a) 1 only
is/are correct regarding the Mahakali Treaty? (b) 2 only
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Q 94. Consider the following pairs: Q 98. Consider the following statements:
1. Deendayal Port - Gujarat 1. The Census 2011 is the 15th National
2. Kamarajar Port - Karnataka Census Survey, conducted by the census
3. Panambur Port - Tamil Nadu Organization of India.
Which of the pairs given above is/are 2. The total literacy rate in the country at
correctly matched? present is 64.04%.
(a) 1 only 3. The density of population is 682
(b) 2 only persons/sq.km.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
Q 95. Consider the following statements (c) 1 and 3 only
about the “Emperor Penguins” (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The status of the emperor penguin in the
Red List of International Union for Q 99. What are the major causes of the
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is endangered. declining child sex ratio in India?
2. This is the only penguin species that breeds 1. Female Foeticide
during the Antarctic winter. 2. Female Infanticide
3. The emperor penguin is the tallest and 3. Male domination and preference of male
heaviest of all living penguin species and is child
endemic to Antarctica. 4. Infant and Maternal Mortality
Which of the above statement is/are correct? Choose the correct option
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1,2 and 3 (d) 1 and 4 only

Q 96. Consider the following pairs related to Q 100. Which of the following countries are
iron ore mines: the members of the East Asia Summit?
S.No. Region State 1. India
1. Dalli-Rajhara Chhattisgarh 2. Pakistan
2. Noamandi Karnataka 3. Malaysia
3. Bababudan hills Jharkhand 4. Russia
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched? 5. USA
(a) 1 only 6. Vietnam
(b) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer:
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
Q 97. Consider the following statements (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
about C40 cities
1. C40 is a network of the world’s megacities
committed to addressing climate change.
2. C40 is supported by the UK Government
and is responsible for developing and
delivering a comprehensive industrial
strategy.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
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