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Consider the following statements:-
1) The relation between Early cholas of Sangam polity and Imperial Cholas in unclear.
2) Unlike Chera and Pandya, the Cholas maintained inscription from which we get to learn the Chola history.Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?
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Kongu-desa or Kongunadu, often refers to the region:-
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Kongu-desa/Naud : Coimbatore and Salem
Toondaimandalam:- Chennai and surrounding region
Cholamandalam :- Coromondal region
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Kongu-desa/Naud : Coimbatore and Salem
Toondaimandalam:- Chennai and surrounding region
Cholamandalam :- Coromondal region
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3. Question
Consider the following statements :-
1)The Imperial Cholas were the feudatory of Pallavas.
2)The Imperial Cholas dynasty was founded by the Karikala.
Select the correct answer from the option given below:-
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The Imperial Cholas dynasty was founded by the Viajyalaya. Karikala belongs to early cholas and not imperial cholas.
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The Imperial Cholas dynasty was founded by the Viajyalaya. Karikala belongs to early cholas and not imperial cholas.
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Which of the following Chola ruler had the title of “Madurai Konda”:-
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Mummadichola Mandalam, often referred to :-
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Raja Raja I , conquered and annexed the northern part of Sri Lanka and named it Mummadi Cholamandalam.
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Raja Raja I , conquered and annexed the northern part of Sri Lanka and named it Mummadi Cholamandalam.
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Which of the following types of -electricity generation produces the least amount of greenhouse-gas emissions:-
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The biome that is adapted to and dependent
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The chaparral vegetation is dominated by shrubs and is adapted to periodic fires, with some plants producing seeds that only germinate after a hot fire. The ashes left behind after a fire are rich in nutrients, such as nitrogen, that fertilize the soil and promote plant regrowth.
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The chaparral vegetation is dominated by shrubs and is adapted to periodic fires, with some plants producing seeds that only germinate after a hot fire. The ashes left behind after a fire are rich in nutrients, such as nitrogen, that fertilize the soil and promote plant regrowth.
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A population of wolves was-divided when a river changed course. Over time, the separated populations developed different adaptations, so that when the two populations came into contact, they could no longer interbreed. This is an example of:-
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Allopatric speciation is speciation that happens when two populations of the same species become isolated from each other due to geographic changes. Speciation is a gradual process by which populations evolve into different species.
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Allopatric speciation is speciation that happens when two populations of the same species become isolated from each other due to geographic changes. Speciation is a gradual process by which populations evolve into different species.
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4. Question
In which of the following ecosystems do tree roots serve as important havens for biodiversity?
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5. Question
Which of the following is often considered a pioneer species?
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In an ecotone, the species which become abundant are called:
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Edge effect refers to the changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two habitats (ecotone). Sometimes the number of species and the population density of some of the species in the ecotone is much greater than either community. This is called edge effect. The organisms which occur primarily or most abundantly in this zone are known as edge species.
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Edge effect refers to the changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two habitats (ecotone). Sometimes the number of species and the population density of some of the species in the ecotone is much greater than either community. This is called edge effect. The organisms which occur primarily or most abundantly in this zone are known as edge species.
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The species mostly present in one region and nowhere else are called:-
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What are ‘keystone’ species in an ecosystem?
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4. Question
Which of the following is responsible for
reducing global CFC production by half?Correct
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5. Question
What is the most abundant greenhouse gas in
the atmosphere?Correct
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Which organisation releases Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
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Mission Karmayogi is related to :-
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MISSION KARMAYOGI · The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (‘NPCSCB’) – aims to prepare Indian civil servants for the future by making them more creative, constructive, imaginative, innovative.
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MISSION KARMAYOGI · The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (‘NPCSCB’) – aims to prepare Indian civil servants for the future by making them more creative, constructive, imaginative, innovative.
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3. Question
EASE 2.0 Index was in the news recently; it is related to-
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Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs inaugurated the Doorstep Banking Services by PSBs and participated in the awards ceremony to felicitate best performing banks on EASE Banking Reforms Index.
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Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs inaugurated the Doorstep Banking Services by PSBs and participated in the awards ceremony to felicitate best performing banks on EASE Banking Reforms Index.
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4. Question
Panama disease, often seen in news is related to :-
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Panama disease, also called banana wilt, a devastating disease of bananas caused by the soil-inhabiting fungus.- The scientists of Indian Council of Agriculture Research or ICAR, have found a cure for one of the most dreaded agricultural diseases one such as Panama Disease.
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Panama disease, also called banana wilt, a devastating disease of bananas caused by the soil-inhabiting fungus.- The scientists of Indian Council of Agriculture Research or ICAR, have found a cure for one of the most dreaded agricultural diseases one such as Panama Disease.
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5. Question
Methane hydrates or Gas Hydrates is located in which part of India ?
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Gas hydrates with their abundant resource potential is emerging as a potential fuel resource. The preliminary assessment of geological condition and limited available seismic data suggests high possibility of occurrence of large quantity of gas hydrates within the EEZ of India. The multi‐channel seismic data collected by various organisations during the last Plan period has been evaluated and based on the data, two promising sites of 100 km x 100 km in the Krishna‐Godavari (KG) and the Mahanadi basins have been identified and surveyed.
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Gas hydrates with their abundant resource potential is emerging as a potential fuel resource. The preliminary assessment of geological condition and limited available seismic data suggests high possibility of occurrence of large quantity of gas hydrates within the EEZ of India. The multi‐channel seismic data collected by various organisations during the last Plan period has been evaluated and based on the data, two promising sites of 100 km x 100 km in the Krishna‐Godavari (KG) and the Mahanadi basins have been identified and surveyed.
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6. Question
Government has formed which expert committee for conducting a study on the origin and evolution of Indian culture dating back to 12,000 yrs ago?
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Recently the government has formed an expert committee headed by KN Dikshit for conducting a study on the origin and evolution of Indian culture dating back to around 12,000 years ago.
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Recently the government has formed an expert committee headed by KN Dikshit for conducting a study on the origin and evolution of Indian culture dating back to around 12,000 years ago.
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7. Question
Abraham Accords recently seen in the news, it is related to:-
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The Abraham Accord between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain is mediated by the USA. It is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 year
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The Abraham Accord between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain is mediated by the USA. It is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 year
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8. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Morphological Phenotypic Plasticity is the ability of an organism to show physical variations in response to various stimuli.
2. Kalinga cricket frog is a peculiar example of Morphological Phenotypic Plasticity phenomenon.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Indian scientists have reported a first-of-its-kind discovery of morphological phenotypic plasticity (MPP) in the Kalinga cricket frog. Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct: MPP is the ability of an organism to show drastic morphological (physical features) variations in response to natural environmental variations or stimuli. Scientists claim the morphological phenotypic plasticity found in the Kalinga cricket frog is first such in India.
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Indian scientists have reported a first-of-its-kind discovery of morphological phenotypic plasticity (MPP) in the Kalinga cricket frog. Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct: MPP is the ability of an organism to show drastic morphological (physical features) variations in response to natural environmental variations or stimuli. Scientists claim the morphological phenotypic plasticity found in the Kalinga cricket frog is first such in India.
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9. Question
Living Planet Report 2020 released by which of the following organisations?
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10. Question
Mulgaonkar Principles was in the news recently, it is related to which of the following :-
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Recently, in the criticism against the Supreme Court’s ruling that held advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court, his counsel has invoked the ‘Mulgaonkar principles’, urging the court to show restraint. S Mulgaonkar v Unknown (1978) is a case that led to a landmark ruling on the subject of contempt of court. In the verdict which had a 2:1 majority, the court held Mulgaonkar, then editor of The Indian Express, not guilty of contempt although the same Bench had initiated the proceedings. Justices P Kailasam and Krishna Iyer formed the majority going against then Chief Justice of India M H Beg. Justice Iyer’s counsel of caution in exercising the contempt jurisdiction came to be called the Mulgaonkar principles
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Recently, in the criticism against the Supreme Court’s ruling that held advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court, his counsel has invoked the ‘Mulgaonkar principles’, urging the court to show restraint. S Mulgaonkar v Unknown (1978) is a case that led to a landmark ruling on the subject of contempt of court. In the verdict which had a 2:1 majority, the court held Mulgaonkar, then editor of The Indian Express, not guilty of contempt although the same Bench had initiated the proceedings. Justices P Kailasam and Krishna Iyer formed the majority going against then Chief Justice of India M H Beg. Justice Iyer’s counsel of caution in exercising the contempt jurisdiction came to be called the Mulgaonkar principles
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Bogor Declaration is associated with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
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2. India is not a member state of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2. Question
“Prasanna Kumar Mohanty committee” was in the news recently, It is related to which among the following?
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The committee was constituted which is headed by Prasanna Kumar
Mohanty, Director Central Board of RBI.
● The committee was constituted to:
○ To examine the preferred corporate structure for banks and harmonisation of norms.
○ To review the norms of long-term shareholding in banks by the promoters and other
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The committee was constituted which is headed by Prasanna Kumar
Mohanty, Director Central Board of RBI.
● The committee was constituted to:
○ To examine the preferred corporate structure for banks and harmonisation of norms.
○ To review the norms of long-term shareholding in banks by the promoters and other
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Which of the following Tiger reserves is/are correctly matched to the states in which they found?
Tiger Reserve — States
1. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve — Tamil Nadu
2. Nagarhole Tiger Reserve — KarnatakaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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4. Question
Recently, India has procured ‘MQ-9B Sea Guardian UAV’ from which of the following
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5. Question
Which of the following Tiger Reserves receives the first TX2 International Award for doubling the Tiger population?
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6. Question
‘90:90:90 Strategy’ is an ambitious treatment that targets to help in ending which of the following diseases?
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n order to fight the war against HIV Aids, the government has launched this ‘90:90:90 Strategy’. It is a new HIV treatment that lays the groundwork to end the AIDS epidemic. 90% of all people living with HIV will know their HIV status (90% diagnosed). 90% of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy (90% on HIV treatment). 90% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression (90% suppressed)
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n order to fight the war against HIV Aids, the government has launched this ‘90:90:90 Strategy’. It is a new HIV treatment that lays the groundwork to end the AIDS epidemic. 90% of all people living with HIV will know their HIV status (90% diagnosed). 90% of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy (90% on HIV treatment). 90% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression (90% suppressed)
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7. Question
What is considered as the normal blood sugar range(mg/dl)?
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8. Question
Where are most of the earth’s active volcanoes concentrated ?
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9. Question
Where is Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world, located?
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10. Question
The piligrims of Kailash Mansarovar have to pass through which pass to enter into Tibet ?
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Consider the following statements:
1. Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental body on preservation of on Wetlands.
2. The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites.3. Lonar Lake is under the Ramsar sites.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Which of the following countries comprises the “Horn of Africa”, often seen in the news?
1. Eritrea
2. Kenya
3. Ethiopia
4. SomaliaChoose the correct answers using the codes given below:
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3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. “Patient Zero” is the first human who will get the world’s first human trial of a vaccine of newly emerged disease.
2. Herd immunity is when a large number of people are vaccinated against a disease and lowering the chances of others being infected by it.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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The “patient zero” is a term used to describe the first human
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“Param Siddhi” was in the news recently, it is a type of:-
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Param Siddhi, the supercomputer established under the National
Supercomputing Mission (NSM), has achieved 63rd rank in the list of 500 most powerful
supercomputers in the world. India has one of the largest supercomputer infrastructures in the
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Param Siddhi, the supercomputer established under the National
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5. Question
With reference to the Indian Polity, consider the following statements:
1. The expression “office of profit” has been defined in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 but not in the Constitution.
2. Article 102 of the Constitution deals with the office of profit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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If an MLA or an MP holds a government office and receives benefits from
it, then that office is termed as an “office of profit”. Under the provisions of Article 102 (1) and
Article 191 (1) of the Constitution, an MP or an MLA (or an MLC) is barred from holding any
office of profit under the central or state government. A person will be disqualified if he holds an
office of profit under the central or state government, other than an office declared not to disqualify its holder by a law passed by Parliament or state legislature. The expression “office of profit” has not been defined in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 not in the Constitution.Incorrect
If an MLA or an MP holds a government office and receives benefits from
it, then that office is termed as an “office of profit”. Under the provisions of Article 102 (1) and
Article 191 (1) of the Constitution, an MP or an MLA (or an MLC) is barred from holding any
office of profit under the central or state government. A person will be disqualified if he holds an
office of profit under the central or state government, other than an office declared not to disqualify its holder by a law passed by Parliament or state legislature. The expression “office of profit” has not been defined in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 not in the Constitution.
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Which of the following is/are the favourable conditions for the formation of cyclones?
1. Presence of the Coriolis force
2. Calm sea surface
3. High TemperatureChoose the correct answer using the codes given below:
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2. Question
‘D614G mutation’ was mentioned in the news, it is seen in which of the following?
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3. Question
With reference to the Aditya- L1 mission, consider the following statements:
1. It is India’s first solar mission.
2. Under the mission, the study the Sun’s corona, solar emissions, solar winds and flares, and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are to be conducted.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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4. Question
Which of the following countries are the part of the ‘Five Eyes Alliance’, often seen in the news?
1. Australia
2. United States
3. Japan
4. Canada
5. IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
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5. Question
Match the following pairs with respect to the cyclone names with different regions of the world:
Name — Region
1. Typhoons — Southern USA
2. Willy-willies — Australia
3. Hurricanes — Pacific OceanSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
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Typhoons: tropical cyclones are known as Typhoons in the China Sea and the Pa-cific Ocean.
○ Hurricanes: In the West Indian islands in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
○ Tornados: In the Guinea lands of West Africa and southern USA.
○ Willy-willies: In north-western Australia and
○ Tropical Cyclones: In the Indian Ocean Region.Incorrect
Typhoons: tropical cyclones are known as Typhoons in the China Sea and the Pa-cific Ocean.
○ Hurricanes: In the West Indian islands in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
○ Tornados: In the Guinea lands of West Africa and southern USA.
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6. Question
‘Farzad-B Gas Field’ was often mentioned in the news, it is located in which of the following countries?
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7. Question
‘Shadow zone’ of an earthquake refers to the zone where-
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Earthquake waves get recorded in seismographs located at far off
locations. However, there exist some specific areas where the waves are not reported. Such a zone is called the ‘shadow zoneIncorrect
Earthquake waves get recorded in seismographs located at far off
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8. Question
Which of the following type of Ultraviolet radiations are most effective in killing pathogens?
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UVC radiation is a known disinfectant for air, water, and nonporous
surfaces. UVC radiation has effectively been used for decades to reduce the spread of bacteria, such as tuberculosis. For this reason, UVC lamps are often called “germicidal” lamps.Incorrect
UVC radiation is a known disinfectant for air, water, and nonporous
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9. Question
With reference to the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), consider the following statements:
1. It is an international project of NASA for deep exploration into space.
2. It is installed at Maunakea in Hawaii.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The Thirty-meter telescope (TMT) project is an international partnership
between CalTech, Universities of California, Canada, Japan, China, and India. This can help in the
understanding of the universe and the enigmas in it. The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project
being installed at Maunakea in Hawaii. India, a partner in the construction of one of the largest
telescopes in the world, TMT, has said it wants the project to be moved out of the proposed site at
Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano in Hawaii.Incorrect
The Thirty-meter telescope (TMT) project is an international partnership
between CalTech, Universities of California, Canada, Japan, China, and India. This can help in the
understanding of the universe and the enigmas in it. The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project
being installed at Maunakea in Hawaii. India, a partner in the construction of one of the largest
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10. Question
‘Anakkayam Hydel Project’ was often seen in the news, it is proposed by which of the
following states?Correct
Kerala government approved the Athirapally Hydro
Electric Project (AHEP) on the Chalakudy river in Thrissur district of Kerala. Chalakudy River
originates in the Anamalai region of Tamil Nadu and is joined by its major tributaries
Parambikulam, Kuriyarkutti, Sholayar, Karapara and Anakayam in Kerala. It flows through
Palakkad, Thrissur and Ernakulam districts of Kerala.Incorrect
Kerala government approved the Athirapally Hydro
Electric Project (AHEP) on the Chalakudy river in Thrissur district of Kerala. Chalakudy River
originates in the Anamalai region of Tamil Nadu and is joined by its major tributaries
Parambikulam, Kuriyarkutti, Sholayar, Karapara and Anakayam in Kerala. It flows through
Palakkad, Thrissur and Ernakulam districts of Kerala.
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Which of the following sites of India are in the International Ramsar Convention on Wetlands?
1. Tso Kar Wetland Complex
2. Keetham lake
3. Ashtamudi Wetland
4. Kabartal WetlandSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Recently, India has added Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh as its 42nd Ramsar site, a conservation status conferred by International Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
Previously, the Lonar Lake in Maharashtra, Sur Sarovar (also known as Keetham lake) in Agra and Kabartal in Bihar’s Begusarai district were added to the list of Ramsar sites. Ashtamudi Lake (Ashtamudi Kayal), in the Kollam District of the Indian state of Kerala, is also included in the list of wetlands of international importance. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty adopted in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar, on the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. Hence, all the statements are correct.
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Recently, India has added Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh as its 42nd Ramsar site, a conservation status conferred by International Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
Previously, the Lonar Lake in Maharashtra, Sur Sarovar (also known as Keetham lake) in Agra and Kabartal in Bihar’s Begusarai district were added to the list of Ramsar sites. Ashtamudi Lake (Ashtamudi Kayal), in the Kollam District of the Indian state of Kerala, is also included in the list of wetlands of international importance. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty adopted in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar, on the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. Hence, all the statements are correct.
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2. Question
With reference to the Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) mission of India,consider the following statements:
1. It is India’s strategic vision to seeks economic and security cooperation with nations of Indo Pacific Region.
2. It was launched in the year 2015.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Recently, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan has arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia as part of ongoing Mission Sagar-III. This Mission is being undertaken in accordance with the Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision.
Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) is India’s policy or doctrine of maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. It was first launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Through SAGAR, India seeks to deepen economic and security cooperation with its maritime neighbours and assist in building its maritime security capabilities.
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Recently, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan has arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia as part of ongoing Mission Sagar-III. This Mission is being undertaken in accordance with the Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision.
Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) is India’s policy or doctrine of maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. It was first launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Through SAGAR, India seeks to deepen economic and security cooperation with its maritime neighbours and assist in building its maritime security capabilities.
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3. Question
Proxima Centauri was in the news recently, it is
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to “Goldilocks zone”, recently seen in the news?
1. It is regions inside the Earth-like planets in outer space.
2. Earth is in the Sun’s Goldilocks zone.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A habitable zone, also called the “Goldilocks zone”, is the area around a star where it is not too hot and not too cold for liquid water to exist on the surface of surrounding planets. Our Earth is in the Sun’s Goldilocks zone. If Earth were where the dwarf planet Pluto is, all its water would freeze; on the other hand, if Earth were where Mercury is, all its water would boil off. Life on Earth started in water, and water is a necessary ingredient for life as we know it.
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A habitable zone, also called the “Goldilocks zone”, is the area around a star where it is not too hot and not too cold for liquid water to exist on the surface of surrounding planets. Our Earth is in the Sun’s Goldilocks zone. If Earth were where the dwarf planet Pluto is, all its water would freeze; on the other hand, if Earth were where Mercury is, all its water would boil off. Life on Earth started in water, and water is a necessary ingredient for life as we know it.
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5. Question
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is in which state:-
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
In ecology, the term ‘biocenosis” refers to :-
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All the interacting organisms that live together in a specific habitat or biotope, forming an ecological community
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All the interacting organisms that live together in a specific habitat or biotope, forming an ecological community
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Maximum biodiversity can be seen in:
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following statement best describe a climax community?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Find out the incorrect pair:-
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
In an ecological interaction, the Amensalism can be represented as
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Amensalism is a biological interaction among two species. In this contact between two organisms, one is destroyed or inhibited, and other remains unaffected.
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Amensalism is a biological interaction among two species. In this contact between two organisms, one is destroyed or inhibited, and other remains unaffected.
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With reference to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Gauna and Flora (CITES), consider the following statements:
1. It is legally binding on the member states.
2. India is a signatory to this convention.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following is often called ‘Mini Kaziranga’ because of a similar landscape and a sizeable population of the one-horned rhino?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
The “Shahtoot dam” was often in the news, it is proposed between India and which of the following countries?
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India and Afghanistan soon likely to sign an agreement on building the Shahtoot
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
With reference to Biofuels, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. First-generation biofuels produced from microorganisms like algae.
2. National Biofuel Policy 2018 categorises biofuels into four generations.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Biofuels are broadly classified into four categories based on their raw materials. They are First-generation biofuels: Made from sugar, starch, vegetable oil, or animal fats using conventional technology. Common first-generation biofuels include Bioalcohols, Biodiesel, Vegetable oil, Bioethers, Biogas. Second-generation biofuels: Produced from non-food crops, such as cellulosic biofuels and waste biomass (stalks of wheat and corn, and wood). Examples include advanced biofuels like biohydrogen, bioethanol. Third-generation biofuels: Produced from microorganisms like algae. Fourth-generation biofuels: Made from genetically engineered crops which consume high amounts of carbon. The crops are then converted into fuel using second-generation techniques. National Biofuel Policy 2018: It categorises biofuels as “Basic Biofuels” viz. First Generation (1G), Second Generation (2G) and Third Generation (3G) biofuels.
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Biofuels are broadly classified into four categories based on their raw materials. They are First-generation biofuels: Made from sugar, starch, vegetable oil, or animal fats using conventional technology. Common first-generation biofuels include Bioalcohols, Biodiesel, Vegetable oil, Bioethers, Biogas. Second-generation biofuels: Produced from non-food crops, such as cellulosic biofuels and waste biomass (stalks of wheat and corn, and wood). Examples include advanced biofuels like biohydrogen, bioethanol. Third-generation biofuels: Produced from microorganisms like algae. Fourth-generation biofuels: Made from genetically engineered crops which consume high amounts of carbon. The crops are then converted into fuel using second-generation techniques. National Biofuel Policy 2018: It categorises biofuels as “Basic Biofuels” viz. First Generation (1G), Second Generation (2G) and Third Generation (3G) biofuels.
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5. Question
‘Kilauea volcano’ was in the news, it is located in which of the following?
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Recently, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii’s Big Island erupted which was followed by an earthquake of magnitude 4.4.
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Recently, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii’s Big Island erupted which was followed by an earthquake of magnitude 4.4.
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6. Question
With reference to the ‘Black Fungus’, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a serious fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes.
2. It is zoonotic in nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Mucormycosis is also known as Black Fungus or Zygomycosis. It is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of moulds called mucormycetes which exist in the environment. It is not a zoonotic disease, which cannot spread between people or between people and animals. People get mucormycosis through contact with fungal spores in the environment. Mucormycosis most commonly affects the sinuses or lungs after inhaling fungal spores from the air, or the skin after the fungus enters through a cut, burn or other types of skin injury. According to the advisory, it can occur in any part of the body. It needs to be treated with prescription antifungal medicine. Often, mucormycosis also requires surgery to cut away the infected tissue.
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Mucormycosis is also known as Black Fungus or Zygomycosis. It is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of moulds called mucormycetes which exist in the environment. It is not a zoonotic disease, which cannot spread between people or between people and animals. People get mucormycosis through contact with fungal spores in the environment. Mucormycosis most commonly affects the sinuses or lungs after inhaling fungal spores from the air, or the skin after the fungus enters through a cut, burn or other types of skin injury. According to the advisory, it can occur in any part of the body. It needs to be treated with prescription antifungal medicine. Often, mucormycosis also requires surgery to cut away the infected tissue.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements about Hydroponics method of agriculture:
1. It is a method of growing plants, usually crops, without soil on the water which is rich in essential nutrients.
2. Chemical nutrients are used for nutrition.
3. It is low in yield.
Which of the given above statements are correct?
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Hydroponics is a method of growing plants, usually crops, without soil on the water which is rich in essential nutrients. Chemical nutrients are used for providing essential nutrients to the plants. The yield is low here. The system requires regular flush up and replacement with nutrient-rich water, due to salt build-up.
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Hydroponics is a method of growing plants, usually crops, without soil on the water which is rich in essential nutrients. Chemical nutrients are used for providing essential nutrients to the plants. The yield is low here. The system requires regular flush up and replacement with nutrient-rich water, due to salt build-up.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
He was given the title of ‘Mahamana’ by Mahatma Gandhi and Karmayogi by Dr. Radhakrishnan. Who is he?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
With reference to ‘Main Bhi Digital (me too digital)’ drive, which of the following
statements is/are correct?1. It will enable the street vendors to accept and make payments digitally.
2. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs will be the nodal implementing agency for the drive.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is going to launch ‘Main Bhi Digital (me too digital)’ drive for the street vendors to enable them to accept and make payments digitally. The drive has been encouraged by the success of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PMSVANidhi) scheme which was launched as the aftermath of the Covid-19 lockdown, to provide street vendors microcredit to restart their business.
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is going to launch ‘Main Bhi Digital (me too digital)’ drive for the street vendors to enable them to accept and make payments digitally. The drive has been encouraged by the success of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PMSVANidhi) scheme which was launched as the aftermath of the Covid-19 lockdown, to provide street vendors microcredit to restart their business.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
He was born in 1889 at a small village in Midnapore district of West Bengal. He was one of the youngest leaders of the Independence movement and actively participated in the protest against the British in 1905 when Bengal was partitioned. He joined the Anushilan Samiti, an early 20th-century organisation that propounded revolutionary activities in Bengal. He is the most remembered for Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case (1908). He was later arrested and sentenced to death. The above description best describes which of the following personality?
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‘Beresheet 2 project’ was seen in the news, it is launched by which of the following countries:-
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Recently, Israel launched the Beresheet 2 project aimed at landing an unmanned
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
With reference to the Codex Alimentarius Commission, often seen in the news, which of the
following is/are correct?
1. It is an international food standards body aimed for ensuring fair practices in food trade.
2. It is established by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
3. Codex Standards issued by the commission is mandatory and binding on the member nations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an intergovernmental body
with over 180 members, within the framework of the Joint Food Standards Programme. It was
established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the
World Health Organization (WHO), with the purpose of protecting the health of consumers and
ensuring fair practices in the food trade. The Commission also promotes coordination of all food
standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Codex texts are voluntary and non-bindingIncorrect
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an intergovernmental body
with over 180 members, within the framework of the Joint Food Standards Programme. It was
established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the
World Health Organization (WHO), with the purpose of protecting the health of consumers and
ensuring fair practices in the food trade. The Commission also promotes coordination of all food
standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following is the first Indian NGO to receive UN Population Award for 2020 under the institutional category:-
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UN Population Award is established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 and recognises contributions in the fields of population and reproductive health. HelpAge India gets the first Indian NGO to be awarded the prestigious 2020 UN Population Award in the institutional category. It is a leading charity in India working with and for disadvantaged elderly for nearly 4 decades. It was set up in 1978 and is registered under the Societies’ Registration Act of 1860. Only two Indians have been awarded in the past four decades since the award was established in 1981: former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1983 and industrialist-philanthropist J.R.D.Tata in 1992. Bhutan’s Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck has been awarded the United Nations Population Award in the individual category for 2020 for her work on sexual health and ending gender violence.
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UN Population Award is established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 and recognises contributions in the fields of population and reproductive health. HelpAge India gets the first Indian NGO to be awarded the prestigious 2020 UN Population Award in the institutional category. It is a leading charity in India working with and for disadvantaged elderly for nearly 4 decades. It was set up in 1978 and is registered under the Societies’ Registration Act of 1860. Only two Indians have been awarded in the past four decades since the award was established in 1981: former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1983 and industrialist-philanthropist J.R.D.Tata in 1992. Bhutan’s Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck has been awarded the United Nations Population Award in the individual category for 2020 for her work on sexual health and ending gender violence.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
With reference to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider the following
statements:
1. It is the second-largest organization after the United Nations.
2. India is a member of the OIC.
3. It is headquartered at Abu Dhabi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Established in September 1969, headquartered at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It
is the second-largest organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents.Incorrect
Established in September 1969, headquartered at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
With reference to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), consider the
following statements:
1. The retired Chief Justice of India can only be the chairperson of the commission.
2. It is a constitutional body.
3. It can’t investigate a case after three years of its occurrence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
NHRC is a statutory body, constituted under the Protection of Human
Rights Act, 1993, to protect and promote human rightsIncorrect
NHRC is a statutory body, constituted under the Protection of Human
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Recently, the UNESCO has recently declared the year 2021 as:-
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The UNESCO has decided to launch an international prize in the field of
‘creative economy’ in the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur RahmanIncorrect
The UNESCO has decided to launch an international prize in the field of
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
With reference to the ‘Better Than Cash Alliance’ group, recently seen in the news, consider
the following statements:
1. It is an UN-based partnership of governments, companies and international organizations that
accelerates the transition from cash to digital payments.
2. India is one of the founding members of this organisation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
The UN-Based Better Than Cash Alliance was created in 2012 as a partnership of governments, companies and international organizations that accelerates the transition from cash to responsible digital payments. Member nations- The Alliance has 75 members which are committed to digitizing payments. India became a member of the Better Than Cash Alliance in 2015 to digitize payments to achieve financial inclusion
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The UN-Based Better Than Cash Alliance was created in 2012 as a partnership of governments, companies and international organizations that accelerates the transition from cash to responsible digital payments. Member nations- The Alliance has 75 members which are committed to digitizing payments. India became a member of the Better Than Cash Alliance in 2015 to digitize payments to achieve financial inclusion
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
With reference to the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements:
1. It targets to limit the global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial
levels.
2. It is a non-legally binding international treaty on climate change.
3. There is no difference between developing and developed countries, unlike the Kyoto Protocol.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
The Paris Agreement is a landmark in the multilateral climate change process because, for the first time, a binding agreement brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects. The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It was adopted by 196 Parties at COP 21 in Paris, on 12 December 2015 and entered into force on 4 November 2016. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. The Paris Agreement works on a 5- year cycle of increasingly ambitious climate action carried out by countries.
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The Paris Agreement is a landmark in the multilateral climate change process because, for the first time, a binding agreement brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects. The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It was adopted by 196 Parties at COP 21 in Paris, on 12 December 2015 and entered into force on 4 November 2016. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. The Paris Agreement works on a 5- year cycle of increasingly ambitious climate action carried out by countries.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:
1. BRICS nations have adopted the Brasilia Declaration.
2. New Development Bank (NDB) and Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) are the outcomes of the Johannesburg Declaration.
3. The first summit of BRICS took place in Russia in 2009.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct: The 11th BRICS Summit took place from 13th-14th November 2019 in Brasilia, Brazil. The theme of the 2019 BRICS summit is “Economic Growth for an Innovative Future.” BRICS countries adopted the Brasilia Declaration. BRICS is an acronym for the grouping of the world’s leading emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. In 2001, the British economist, Jim O’Neill, coined the term BRIC to describe the four emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China.
Statement 2 is not correct: BRICS’s New Development Bank and BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement agreements signed in Fortaleza in 2014.
Statement 3 is correct: The BRICS was officially formed in 2006, originally including Brazil, Russia, India and China. Its first summit took place in Russia in 2009.
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Statement 1 is correct: The 11th BRICS Summit took place from 13th-14th November 2019 in Brasilia, Brazil. The theme of the 2019 BRICS summit is “Economic Growth for an Innovative Future.” BRICS countries adopted the Brasilia Declaration. BRICS is an acronym for the grouping of the world’s leading emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. In 2001, the British economist, Jim O’Neill, coined the term BRIC to describe the four emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China.
Statement 2 is not correct: BRICS’s New Development Bank and BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement agreements signed in Fortaleza in 2014.
Statement 3 is correct: The BRICS was officially formed in 2006, originally including Brazil, Russia, India and China. Its first summit took place in Russia in 2009.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
With reference to the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), consider the following
statements:
1. These schemes are 100% funded by the Union government and implemented by the
respective state government machinery.
2. They are mainly formulated on the subjects in the Union List.
3. MGNREGA comes under the category of Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is not correct: In India’s development plan exercise we have two types of schemes i.e central sector and centrally sponsored scheme. Under Central sector schemes, it is 100% funded by the Union government and implemented by the Central Government machinery. Central sector schemes are mainly formulated on subjects from the Union List. Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) a certain percentage of the funding is borne by the States in the ratio of 50:50, 70:30, 75:25 or 90:10 and the implementation is by the State Governments.
Statement 2 is not correct: Centrally Sponsored Schemes are formulated in subjects from the State List to encourage States to prioritise in areas that require more attention.
Statement 3 is correct: The centrally sponsored schemes are divided into two categories – core of the core schemes and core schemes. MGNREGA or the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act falls under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes: Core of the core schemes.
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Statement 1 is not correct: In India’s development plan exercise we have two types of schemes i.e central sector and centrally sponsored scheme. Under Central sector schemes, it is 100% funded by the Union government and implemented by the Central Government machinery. Central sector schemes are mainly formulated on subjects from the Union List. Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) a certain percentage of the funding is borne by the States in the ratio of 50:50, 70:30, 75:25 or 90:10 and the implementation is by the State Governments.
Statement 2 is not correct: Centrally Sponsored Schemes are formulated in subjects from the State List to encourage States to prioritise in areas that require more attention.
Statement 3 is correct: The centrally sponsored schemes are divided into two categories – core of the core schemes and core schemes. MGNREGA or the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act falls under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes: Core of the core schemes.
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With reference to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following statements:
1. It is an UN-mandated inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the G20 nations.
2. As of 2020, FATF has blacklisted only North Korea over terror financing.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body decision-making body. It was established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris to develop policies against money laundering. India became an Observer at FATF in 2006. Since then, it had been working towards full-fledged membership. On June 25, 2010, India was taken in as the 34th country member of FATF. As of 2020, FATF has blacklisted North Korea and Iran over terror financing. Twelve countries are in the grey list, namely: Bahamas, Botswana, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Pakistan, Panama, Sri Lanka, Syria, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia and Yemen.
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body decision-making body. It was established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris to develop policies against money laundering. India became an Observer at FATF in 2006. Since then, it had been working towards full-fledged membership. On June 25, 2010, India was taken in as the 34th country member of FATF. As of 2020, FATF has blacklisted North Korea and Iran over terror financing. Twelve countries are in the grey list, namely: Bahamas, Botswana, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Pakistan, Panama, Sri Lanka, Syria, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia and Yemen.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
‘Hayabusa2 mission’ which recently carried samples from the Ryugu asteroid to Earth, is launched by which of the following countries?
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3. Question
‘Bhasan Char island’ was seen in the news, it is under the administrative control of which of the following nations?
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Recently, Bangladesh started shifting Rohingyas to Bhasan Char island.
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Recently, Bangladesh started shifting Rohingyas to Bhasan Char island.
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4. Question
‘HL-2M Tokamak reactor’, called as “artificial sun” is initiative of which of the following countries?
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Recently, China has powered up its nuclear fusion reactor for the first time.
The HL-2M Tokamak reactor is China’s largest and most advanced nuclear
fusion experimental research device that can potentially unlock a powerful clean energy source.
HL-2M Tokamak device is used in it to replicate the nuclear fusion process that occurs naturally
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Recently, China has powered up its nuclear fusion reactor for the first time.
The HL-2M Tokamak reactor is China’s largest and most advanced nuclear
fusion experimental research device that can potentially unlock a powerful clean energy source.
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5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr B R
Ambedkar.
2. Dr B R Ambedkar launched the fortnightly newspaper “Mooknayak”.
3. He participated in all the round-table conferences.Which of the statement/s is/are correct :-
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Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed every year on 6th December to
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following is the first Union Territory that has opted 100 per cent organic farming recently?
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After Sikkim, Lakshadweep is the first Union Territory to become 100
per cent organic as all farming is carried out without the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides,
providing access to safer food choices and making agriculture a more environment-friendly
activity.Incorrect
After Sikkim, Lakshadweep is the first Union Territory to become 100
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
‘Operation Blackface’ was often seen in the news, it is related to which of the following?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
‘Boko Haram’ a militant group, often seen in the news, belongs to which country?
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The name “Boko Haram” is translated as “Western education is
forbidden” and it is the militant group in northern Nigeria that has killed tens of thousands of
people.
• It was founded upon the principles of the Salafism advocating Sharia law and developed
into a Jihadist group in 2009Incorrect
The name “Boko Haram” is translated as “Western education is
forbidden” and it is the militant group in northern Nigeria that has killed tens of thousands of
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
With reference to the Ken-Betwa Interlinking Project, consider the following statements:
1. It is India’s first river interlinking project.
2. Ken and Betwa rivers originate in Madhya Pradesh and are the tributaries of Yamuna.
3. Betwa river passes through Panna tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Ken River passes through Panna tiger reserve.
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Ken River passes through Panna tiger reserve.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
In the recently released report by PwC on the Artificial Intelligence (AI), consider the
following statements:
1. India reported a 45 per cent increase in the use of AI, highest among all the nations.
2. India is the founding member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
According to the PwC report on AI, India reported a 45 per cent increase in
the use of AI, the highest among all countries, while the US recorded a 35 per cent rise, the UK 23
per cent and Japan 28 per cent, following the outbreak of the virus. The sectors with the highest
Covid-19 led disruption adopted AI solutions in a more definitive manner. In the travel and
hospitality sector, 89% of firms have implemented AI in some form. Recently, India joins Global
Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) as a founding member to support the responsible
and human-centric development and use of AI.Incorrect
According to the PwC report on AI, India reported a 45 per cent increase in
the use of AI, the highest among all countries, while the US recorded a 35 per cent rise, the UK 23
per cent and Japan 28 per cent, following the outbreak of the virus. The sectors with the highest
Covid-19 led disruption adopted AI solutions in a more definitive manner. In the travel and
hospitality sector, 89% of firms have implemented AI in some form. Recently, India joins Global
Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) as a founding member to support the responsible
and human-centric development and use of AI.
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In the absence of Gandhi, the Quit India Movement was led by:-
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Question 3 of 10
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During Quit India Movement,’Parallel Government’ was set up at
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During Quit India Movement (1942) parallel Government established in a part of India i.e in Ballia (By Chittu Pandey), Tamluk(Bengal), Satara(Maharastra). The parallel government of Satara ran for long time comparatively to others.
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In 1878, the Famine Commission was constituted, who among the following was the president of the commission?
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5. Question
What was the name of Rabindranath Tagore’s novel on Swadeshi Movement?
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6. Question
When Mahatma Gandhi was arrested who took over the leadership of salt Satyagraha?
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Abbas Tyabji was an Indian freedom fighter who hailed from Gujarat, who once served as the Chief Justice of the (Baroda) Gujarat High Court. Mahatma Gandhi appointed Tyabji, at the age of seventy-six, to replace him as leader of the Salt Satyagraha in May 1930 after Gandhi’s arrest. Tyabji was arrested soon afterward and imprisoned by the British Indian Government. Gandhi and others respectfully called Tyabji the “Grand Old Man of Gujarat“,
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Abbas Tyabji was an Indian freedom fighter who hailed from Gujarat, who once served as the Chief Justice of the (Baroda) Gujarat High Court. Mahatma Gandhi appointed Tyabji, at the age of seventy-six, to replace him as leader of the Salt Satyagraha in May 1930 after Gandhi’s arrest. Tyabji was arrested soon afterward and imprisoned by the British Indian Government. Gandhi and others respectfully called Tyabji the “Grand Old Man of Gujarat“,
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Who was the president when the Congress constituted its first National Planning Programme in 1938?
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The State of the Global Climate 2020 report was released by the
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
‘Uighurs’, a Muslim minority community recently in the news, are related to which of the following regions?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
The ‘Ziro Valley’ was in the news recently, it is located in which of the following states?
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The kiwis of Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Valley region are the only certified
organic fruit of their kind in the country. Kiwis of Ziro Valley — located in Lower Subansiri
district of Arunachal Pradesh were certified as organic following a standard three-year-process.
In October, Arunachal Pradesh became the first state in the country to obtain organic certification
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The kiwis of Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Valley region are the only certified
organic fruit of their kind in the country. Kiwis of Ziro Valley — located in Lower Subansiri
district of Arunachal Pradesh were certified as organic following a standard three-year-process.
In October, Arunachal Pradesh became the first state in the country to obtain organic certification
for its kiwis.
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Har Bilas Sarda was Instrumental in the passage of the famous Sarda Act of 1930, which provided for
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Which of the following literary personalities made the greatest contribution in arousing patriotism in the 19th century?
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Who said, “The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my greatest ambitions while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise”?
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The programme of Swadeshi and Boycott against the partition of Bengal was visualised by
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The INC for the first time passed the resolutions on Swaraj,Boycott and National Education at its annual session held at
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Who is regarded as ‘the Mother of the Indian Revolution’?
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The first truly revolutionary organisation in Bengal was
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The leader of the Anuslian Samiti was
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Who is regarded to have been the father of local self-government in India.
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The Shimla Conference which was convened as per Wavell’s Plan ended in failure because of the stiff opposition of
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After the Jallianwala Bagh massacre who of the following said: “This satanic government cannot be mended, it must be ended”?
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Who was the head of the commission which was appointed by Congress to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
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Which of the following draft is attributed to Lord Macaulay?
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Question 4 of 10
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During the rule of which of the following Governor-general the Census of India was started?
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Which of the following statement is correct about the Tinkathia system?
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Who among the following was the founder of the first women’s organisation in India, the Bharat Stree Mahamandal?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Token currency had been introduced for the first time in India by :-