UPSC Mock Test - 5

1. Question

2 point(s)

Match list one with list two:

Directive Principles of State Policy – United states
Fraternity – Ireland
Preamble – France
Concurrent list – Australia

code:

2,3,1,4
3,2,1,4
1,2,3,4
4,3,2,1

2. Question

2 point(s)

The first Arab space mission to Mars is:

Wish
Desire
Future
Hope

3. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements:

Assertion: The new consumer protection act 2019 came into force on 20th July 2020 and it will empower consumers and help them in protecting their rights through its various notified rules and provisions.
Reason: The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 establishes the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) whose primary objective will be to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers.

Code:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

4. Question

2 point(s)

Tuberculosis is caused by:

Virus
Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoa

5. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following articles prohibit traffic in human beings and forced labour?

Article 22
Article 23
Article 24
Article 25

6. Question

2 point(s)

Kawasaki disease mainly affects:

Women above 65
Men above 35
Children under 5
Pregnant women

7. Question

2 point(s)

Which among the following is incorrect?

Aranyakas are called Forest Books.
Out of 108 Upanishads, 13 are considered the major ones.
The concepts of ‘Atman’ and ‘Brahman’ are majorly explained by Upanishads.
Yajurveda is also called the book of magic and charms.

8. Question

2 point(s)

Panchatantra was translated in Persian by:

Faizi
Ibrahim sirhindi
Maulana Shah Mohammad Shahabadi
None of the above

9. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

Union Cabinet approves the creation of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)
IN-SPACe will provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space infrastructure.

code:

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2

10. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following:

Sero Surveillance is an antibodies detection test which was done to assess the prevalence of infection at the community level and primarily used for evidence-based public health response.
Antibodies, also referred to as immunoglobulins, are glycoproteins naturally produced in response to invading foreign particles (antigens) such as microorganisms and viruses. As such, they play a critical role in the immune system’s defense against infection and disease.

Choose the correct code:

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2

11. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect about government e-marketplace (GeM)?

GeM is a one-stop National Public Procurement Portal to facilitate online procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Central and State Government Departments / Organizations /Public Sector Undertakings
It was launched in 2016 to bring transparency and efficiency in the government buying process.
It operates under the Ministry of finance.
GeM is a completely paperless, cashless and system driven e-market place that enables procurement of common use goods and services with minimal human interface

12. Question

2 point(s)

The Kol Uprising (1831-32 AD) did not spread in:

Ranchi
Hazaribagh
Palamau
None of the above

13. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statement and choose the correct code:

Magadha finds mention in the Atharva Veda which conveys that Magadha was semi-Brahmanical habitation.
It was located in present day Bihar close to Anga, divided by river Champa.

Code:

1 and 2 both
1 only
2 only
Neither 1 nor 2

14. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Mogaliputta Tissa presided the first buddhist council.
The First Buddhist Council collected together and arranged the Buddhist Scriptures known as the Pali Tipitaka.
Sutta Pitaka was recited by Ananda. It contains the great collections of Buddha’s sermons on matters of doctrine and ethical beliefs.
The fourth Buddhist Council had to deal with a serious conflict between the Sarvastivada teachers of Kashmir and Gandhara.

15. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

IUCN is a membership union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations.
Created in 1948, it is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.
It is headquartered in Switzerland.
None of the above

16. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following and choose the incorrect statement:

The East India Company (EIC) was also known as the Honourable East India Company or simply, the John Company informally.
The original Royal Charter was given to “George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses”. The charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with all countries east of the Cape of Good Hope and west of the Straits of Magellan for an initial period of 15 years.
In 1612, the Battle of Swally (Suvali in Surat) was fought between the company forces and the Portuguese. The company had a decisive victory, and this led to the rise of the EIC as a paramount force in India, and also to the end of Portuguese dominance.
Slowly, the company dominated other European players and established trading posts in Madras in 1619, Surat in 1639, Bombay in 1668 and Calcutta in 1690. The chief factories became the walled forts of Fort St. George in Madras, Fort William in Bengal and the manor house Bombay Castle.

17. Question

2 point(s)

Select the incorrect statement:

The Prime minister appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. All other curriculum is decided by the president.
When any other EC is so appointed, the CEC acts as the Election Commission’s Chairman.
The President can appoint regional commissioners to assist the Commission, if necessary after consulting with the Election Commission.
The tenure of office and the conditions of service of all the commissioners shall be determined by the country’s President.

18. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is correct?

Aarogya Setu is a COVID-19 tracking mobile application
It is developed by the National Informatics Centre that comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
The purpose of this app is to spread awareness and to connect essential health services to the people of India.
It uses the smartphone’s GPS and Bluetooth features to track the coronavirus infection.

Code:

1,2,3
1 and 2
2 and 3
1,2,3,4

19. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following countries does not touch mediterranean sea?

Algeria
Tunisia
Netherlands
Egypt

20. Question

2 point(s)

Memecylon nervosum- a new plant species recently discovered by a team of scientists of the Botanical Survey of India is found in:

Himachal Pradesh
Orissa
West bengal
Tamil Nadu

21. Question

2 point(s)

Snowflake coral is found on the coasts of:

Lakshadweep
Thiruvananthapuram
Kanyakumari
b and c both

22. Question

2 point(s)

Biofortification means:

Increasing nutrition value
Increasing production in quantity
Increasing pesticide use
None of the above

23. Question

2 point(s)

Which schedule of the indian constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament) as per State or Union Territory:

Schedule 3
Schedule 4
Schedule 5
Schedule 6

24. Question

2 point(s)

The government of india act 1935 was not based on:

Simon Commission Report
The recommendations of the Round Table Conferences
The White Paper published by the British government in 1933 (based on the Third Round Table Conference)
Poona pact

25. Question

2 point(s)

Select the incorrect statement about GST:

GST is applicable on ‘supply’ of goods or services as against the old concept on the manufacture of goods or on sale of goods or on provision of services.
GST is based on the principle of destination-based consumption taxation as against the present principle of origin-based taxation.
It is a dual GST with the Centre and the States simultaneously levying tax on a common base. GST to be levied by the Centre is called Central GST (CGST) and that to be levied by the States is called State GST (SGST).
In India, the GST Bill was first introduced in 2010 as The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill.

26. Question

2 point(s)

Madhuban is a variety of:

Rice
Wheat
Tomato
Carrot

27. Question

2 point(s)

Choose the correct code for Ramsar sites and their associated states:

Ashtamudi Wetland – Maharashtra
Bhoj wetland – Madhya Pradesh
Nandur wetland – Uttar Pradesh
Nawabganj wetland – Kerala

Code:

3,4,1,2
4,2,1,3
1,2,3,4
4,3,2,1

28. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is correct?

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a pan-India presence and has a dynamic network of 38 national laboratories, 39 outreach centres, 3 Innovation Complexes and 5 units.
CSIR is funded by the Ministry of Defence and it operates as an autonomous body through the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
CSIR covers a wide spectrum of streams – from radio and space physics, oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology.

Code:

1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
1,2 and 3

29. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements:

Net Domestic Product: NDP = GDP – Depreciation
Net National Product: NNP = GNP – Depreciation
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): The percentage of liquid cash every bank has to keep with the RBI. It is a percentage of their deposits.
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR): Rate at which the RBI borrows from other banks.

Which of the above statements are correct?
Code:

1 and 2
1,2 and 3
3 and 4
1,2,3 and 4

30. Question

2 point(s)

Hajong tribal people are native to the Indian subcontinent along with:

Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Myanmar
Bhutan

31. Question

2 point(s)

Mizoram shares the International Border with:

Myanmar
Bangladesh
China
a and b both

32. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements:

Bangar is made up of old alluvial soil. It is higher than Khadar.
Khadar has been made by the deposition of new alluvial soil and is rather low land.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Code:

1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2
Only 1
Only 2

33. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The Banas river, along with its tributaries [Berach river, Khari rivers] originate in the Satpura Range and flow towards northwest into Chambal river. The erosional activity of these rivers make the plateau top appear like a rolling plain.
Bundelkhand upland is the old dissected (divided by a number of deep valleys) upland of the ‘Bundelkhand gneiss’ consisting of granite and gneiss.
The Malwa plateau has two systems of drainage; one towards the Arabian sea (The Narmada, the Tapi and the Mahi), and the other towards the Bay of Bengal (Chambal and Betwa, joining the Yamuna).
Chotanagpur plateau is composed mainly of Gondwana rocks.

34. Question

2 point(s)

Which among the following is not a primary force that influences the oceanic currents.

Salinity difference
Heating by solar energy
Wind
Gravity

35. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

Batholiths – large granitic dome
Laccoliths – level base and pipe-like conduit
Lapoliths – saucer shaped
Sills – perpendicular wall like structure

36. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Eastern ghats are higher in elevation than the western ghats.
The highest peak of Eastern Ghats is the Jindaghara peak (1690 mts).
Important rivers such as the Tungabhadra, the Krishna, the Godavari have their origin point in the western ghats.
Anaimudi is the highest peak of peninsular plateau and is located on Anaimalai hills of the Western Ghats.

37. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following:

Assertion: frequent elections lead to massive expenditure and policy paralysis.

Reason:imposition of the Model Code of Conduct during election time.

Choose the correct option:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

38. Question

2 point(s)

Which among the following statements is incorrect?

Launched in 1971, UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) is an intergovernmental scientific programme that aims to establish a scientific basis for the improvement of relationships between people and their environments.
There are a total 11 biosphere reserves of India which have been recognized internationally under the Man and Biosphere Reserve program among which Nilgiri was the first to be included from india.
Agasthyamala is the latest addition in the list in 2018.
None of the above.

39. Question

2 point(s)

Recently, a gas leak has affected five villages in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The source of the gas leak was:

Carbon monoxide
Methyl Isocyanide
Styrene
None of the above

40. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements and select the correct code:

Removal of poverty and attainment of self-reliance was the objective of the 5th five year plan.
Quality of life, generation of productive employment, regional balance and self-reliance,Growth with social justice and equality were targeted in the 8th five year plan.

Code:

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2

41. Question

2 point(s)

Which among the following statements is incorrect about fundamental rights?

Fundamental rights are different from ordinary legal rights in the manner in which they are enforced. If a legal right is violated, the aggrieved person cannot directly approach the SC bypassing the lower courts. He or she should first approach the lower courts.
They are justiciable, implying they are enforceable by courts. People can approach the SC directly in case of violation of fundamental rights.
All the fundamental rights can be suspended during a national emergency.
Fundamental rights are not absolute rights. They have reasonable restrictions which means they are subject to the conditions of state security, public morality and decency and friendly relations with foreign countries.

42. Question

2 point(s)

The Chief Justice of India is traditionally appointed by:

A collegium of senior most judges of supreme court
President
Prime Minister
Outgoing Chief Justice of India

43. Question

2 point(s)

Commit is an initiative launched by:

CSIR
NITI aayog
Ministry of Power
Ministry of home affairs

44. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements about presidents rule and select the correct code:

The President’s Rule is initially for a period of three months. Later, it can be extended for a period of three years with parliamentary approval, every six months.
President’s Rule cannot be extended beyond 6 months unless there is a national emergency in India.

Code:

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

45. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following is incorrect?

The Ramon Magsaysay award is popularly known as Asia’s Nobel Prize.
It is given to individuals and organizations in Asia regardless of race, creed, sex, or nationality, who have achieved distinction in their respective fields.
It is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president (1953-57) of the Philippines.
Eminent journalist Ravish Kumar won Magsaysay Award for 2020.

46. Question

2 point(s)

Abscisic acid is:

Human hormone
Locust hormone
Plant hormone
Ant hormone

47. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following:

Assertion: Hornbill festival celebrated in Nagaland is named after the bird – Hornbill which is the most revered and admired bird for the Nagas.
Reason: Rufous-necked Hornbill has Northernmost extent, ranging from North-eastern India to Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal.

Choose the correct answer:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

48. Question

2 point(s)

On reading Parmanand’s death sentence, who composed a Hindi poem titled ‘Mera Janm’ (My Birth):

Ram Prasad Bismil
Bhagat Singh
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
None of the above

49. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative is a nationwide effort in which the Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) will support the cobbler community who provide leather-based services, with CSR funds.
This will ensure that they work in a dignified manner by bringing respect to their skills by giving them a better working environment in the form of kiosks/umbrellas.

code:

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2

50. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following is wrong about Harappan civilization?

The main streets were along the North-South direction and the secondary streets were along the East-West direction.The streets intersected at right angles. This precise pattern is believed to be owing to religious or astronomical beliefs.
Apart from being well-planned and having excellent drainage systems, the Harappan cities and towns were also standardised.Almost all the places excavated are seen as having a similar structure and pattern.Even the bricks of the houses had similar dimensions!
Allahdino was the smallest site in the Indus Valley Civilization.
Most of the inhabitants of the civilization were warriors.

51. Question

2 point(s)

Match list one with list two.

Satyamev Jayathe – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Jai Hind – Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
Jai Jawaan, Jai Kisaan – Lal Bahadur Shastri
Araam Haraam hai – Jawaharlal Nehru

Code:

1,3,2,4
4,3,2,1
1,2,3,4
2,1,3,4

52. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The Quit India Resolution was passed by the Congress Working Committee on 8 August 1942 in Bombay. Gandhi was named the movement’s leader.
Quit India Movement is also known as the India August Movement or August Kranti.
The government servants were asked to resign the job and support the INC.
Soldiers were asked to be with the army but refrain from firing on compatriots.

53. Question

2 point(s)

Gandan Tegchenling Monastery is located in:

Sri Lanka
Bhutan
Nepal
Mongolia

54. Question

2 point(s)

Which journal/newspaper/weekly/fortnightly of India is not correctly matched to its founder?

Bengal Gazette – James Augustus Hickey
Rast Goftar – Dada Bhai Naoroji
Kesari – Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Al Balagh and Al Hilal – Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

55. Question

2 point(s)

Who introduced the Persian festival of Navroz in India?

Iltutmish
Razia Sultan
Balban
Allauddin Khilji

56. Question

2 point(s)

Arrange the following rulers of the Mamluk dynasty in chronological order:

Nasir Ud Din Mahmud
Ala Ud Din Masood
Muiz-ud-din Muhammad Qaiqabad
Ghiyas Ud Din Balban

Code:

2,1,4,3
1,4,3,2
2,3,4,1
4,2,1,3

57. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

India is ranked 5th in the world among top e-waste producing countries-USA, China, Japan and Germany.The volume of e-waste is growing at an estimated 21 per cent annually.
The concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)- under 2016 E-waste (Management) Rules – mandated producers of electrical and electronic equipment to register and specified targets to collect back e-waste generated and to ensure that it is channelised to authorized recyclers
India's first e-waste clinic is in Indore, Madhya pradesh.
None of the above

58. Question

2 point(s)

SARAS aajeevika mela is an initiative that is going to benefit:

Children
Farmers
Women
labours

59. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements:

Assertion: The Sugauli Treaty stated that Nepal ceded to British the whole of the lowlands between the Rivers Kali and Rapti.
Reason: Nepal lost the Anglo-Nepalese War and the resulting Treaty of Sugauli, 1816 limited Nepal to its present territories.

Select the correct answer:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

60. Question

2 point(s)

Dr. Vashishtha Narayan Singh passed away. He was a:

Politician
Geologist
Mathematician
poet

61. Question

2 point(s)

Which among the following is incorrect?

Gaurs are found on the forested hills and grassy areas of South to South-east Asia.
It is one of the largest existing bovines.
The Eastern Ghats in southern India constitute one of the most extensive extant strongholds of gaur, in particular in the Wayanad – Nagarhole – Mudumalai – Bandipur complex.
It is also the State Animal of Goa and Bihar.

62. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Article 32 is available only for violation of fundamental rights.
Right to reservation is a fundamental right.
Article 34 talks about the restrictions on rights conferred on a person in the service of the Union or of a State or any person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance or restoration or order in any area within the territory of India where martial law was/is in force.
None of the above.

63. Question

2 point(s)

SurangaBawadi, a monument that has been selected under the “Ancient Water System of the Deccan Plateau” by the World Monuments Fund (New York based NGO), is located in which state?

Kerala
Karnataka
Andra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu

64. Question

2 point(s)

KHON Ramlila is a masked form of Ramlila art. This art belongs to:

Sri Lanka
Thailand
Sumatra
India

65. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following is incorrect about the 20th Livestock Census?

The total Livestock population is 535.78 million in the country showing an increase of 4.6% over Livestock Census-2012.
West Bengal has seen the highest rise of 15% in cattle population.
Bihar has observed a maximum decrease in cattle population though the state has taken several steps to save cattle.
None of the above

66. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following and choose the correct answer:

Assertion: Chandrayaan 2 began in 2007 with an agreement between India’s space agency ISRO and Russia’s ROSCOSMOS for mutual cooperation. But the mission was postponed in January 2013 and rescheduled to 2016.
Reason: Russia was unable to develop the lander on time.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

67. Question

2 point(s)

Arrange the following in the chronological order:

The number of Board of Directors was reduced from 24 to 18 out of which 6 people were to be nominated by the British Crown
The Governors of Bombay and Madras lost their legislative powers.
permission to the missionaries to come to India and engage in religious proselytization.

Code:

3,2,1
1,2,3
2,3,1
1,3,2

68. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following is not eradicated?

Wild Poliovirus type 1
Wild Poliovirus type 2
Wild Poliovirus type 3
All of the above

69. Question

2 point(s)

Doing business report is released by:

Asian development bank
International monetary fund
World bank
None of the above

70. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is correct :

Cyclone Maha is a bay of bengal cyclone.
Kyar is an arabian sea cyclone.

Code:

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2

71. Question

2 point(s)

Which among the following made recent entry in UNESCOs creative city list?

Chennai
Varanasi
Mumbai
Jaipur

72. Question

2 point(s)

The golden leaf award is related to:

Tea
Coffee
Tobacco
Tulsi

73. Question

2 point(s)

Match list one with list two?

2 G – LTE
3 G – CDMA
4 G – CDMA2000
5 G – IoT

Code:

1,4,3,2
3,4,1,2
2,3,1,,4
4,3,2,1

74. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Chief of defence staff?

The policy formulation is done by the Defense Secretary, who is a bureaucrat, while its execution rests with Chiefs of armed forces. This makes defence policy incoherent.
The emergence of modern warfare domains like Space, Cyber etc, requires a more integrated approach to defense strategy hence the post.
The creation of the CDS will eventually lead to the formation of tri-service theatre commands intended to create vertical integration of the three forces.
None of the above

75. Question

2 point(s)

Who among the following is known as “Mahamana”?

Savitri Bai Phule
Mahatma Gandhi
Madan Mohan Malviya
Dada Bhai Naoroji

76. Question

2 point(s)

Geochemical Baseline Atlas of India will help in:

Environment management
Land use management
Gravity management
a and b both

77. Question

2 point(s)

Choose the correct code:

Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) criminalized private consensual sexual conduct between the adults of the same sex.
It was a 158 years old British era law that banned same-sex relations between consenting adults in private.
Supreme Court has stated Section 377 as “irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary” thus decriminalising homosexuality.
Section 377 is completely decriminalized including cases of bestiality and carnal intercourse with minors.

Code:

1 and 2
1,2 and 3
3 and 4
1,2,3 and 4

78. Question

2 point(s)

Atal Bhujal Yojana, or Atal Jal yojna is funded by:

Asian Development Bank
World Bank
World Health Organisation
International Monetary Fund

79. Question

2 point(s)

Yellow vest protest of France is/was related to:

Fuel
Tax
Labour
Both a and b

80. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following is incorrect about Vande bharat express?

It is India’s first indigenously built engineless semi-high speed train.
It runs between Delhi and Varanasi at a maximum speed of 160 kmph.
It has been built by the Integral Coach Factory, Hyderabad, in a record time of 20 months.
None of the above.

81. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

The idea of Quad was first mooted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007.
Australia pulled out of the quad initially.

Code:

1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2
1 only
2 only

82. Question

2 point(s)

ArogyaPath-a National Healthcare Supply Chain Portal is launched by:

NITI aayog
Ministry of Human Resources
Ministry of Science and Technology
CSIR

83. Question

2 point(s)

Raja Parba Festival is associated with which state?

Orissa
Karnataka
Rajasthan
Himachal Pradesh

84. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following statements is correct?

Lonar Lake was created by a meteor impact during the Pleistocene Epoch.
Two other similar ones are in Dhala and Ramgarh in Chattisgarh and Rajasthan respectively but both are relatively unknown.

Code:

Only 1
Only 2
1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2

85. Question

2 point(s)

The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has constituted a joint Science Communication Forum to facilitate interaction and coordination amongst various public sector science communication institutions and agencies.It is represented by senior officials from various central ministries and departments. Which among the following is not one of the departments?

Agriculture
Health
Culture
Economy

86. Question

2 point(s)

P K Mohanty committee is related to:

Private sector banks
Electoral bonds
Ayodhya supervision
None of the above

87. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following and choose the correct answer:

Assertion: recently, there has been a 20,000-tonne oil leak at Norilsk at an Arctic region power plant in Russia.

Reason: sinking of ground surface due to permafrost thaw.

code:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

88. Question

2 point(s)

A joint lunar mission called the Lunar Polar Exploration (LPE) is a joint proposed exploration between:

India and Afghanistan
India and US
India and Japan
India and China

89. Question

2 point(s)

A Robotic ‘CAPTAIN ARJUN’ (Always be Responsible and Just Use to be Nice) is associated with which of the following sectors?

Airways
Railways
Waterways
Both b and c

90. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code option:

The concept of Reserve Bank of India was based on the strategies formulated by Dr. Ambedkar in his book named “The Problem of the Rupee – Its origin and its solution”.
This central banking institution was established based on the suggestions of the Hilton Young Commission.

Code:

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2

91. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements and select the code for correct statements:

Recently, Indian Air Force (IAF) has received its first batch (5 out of 36) of French Rafale aviation combat aircraft at Gwalior Air base (Madhya Pradesh).
The Rafales are India’s first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 years after the Sukhoi jets were imported from Russia.

code:

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
Neither 1 nor 2

92. Question

2 point(s)

The programme ‘ReStart’ to support the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector is launched by which State of India?

Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu

93. Question

2 point(s)

Kholongchu project is the first joint hydel project of India and:

Nepal
Bhutan
Afghanistan
Sri Lanka

94. Question

2 point(s)

Ministry of Tourism has considered the revival of Sree Narayana Guru spiritual circuit and it would be retained under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.Sree Narayana Guru is associated with which state?

Punjab
Uttarakhand
Kerala
Rajasthan

95. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

The Bharat Ratna (Jewel of India), instituted in 1954 is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India.
It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour.
The recommendations for the Bharat Ratna are made by the Chief Justice of India to the President with a maximum of three nominees being awarded per year.
Recipients receive a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a peepal-leaf–Shaped medallion; there is no monetary grant associated with the award.

code:

1 only
2 only
1,2 and 4
3 and 4

96. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements and select the correct code:

Recently, the Union Cabinet has given approval to a pan India Central sector scheme i.e. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, to inject formal credit into farm and farm-processing based activities.
It is a part of the over Rs 20 cr stimulus package announced in response to the Covid 19 crisis.
The Union Cabinet has also approved amendment to the Essential Commodities Act (ESA), 1955.
The duration will be from Financial Year 2020 to 2025.

code:

1 and 2
2 and 3
1,2 and 3
1,2,3 and 4

97. Question

2 point(s)

In 2011 there was discovery of treasure worth over Rs. 1 lakh crore in Padmanabhaswamy temple’s underground vaults. The temple is built in the unique style of architecture. This style is:

Nagara
Phamsana
Valabhi
Chera

98. Question

2 point(s)

Which of the following is not correctly matched about Akbar’s Land Revenue System:

Polaj-Never Cultivated
Parauti-Cultivated every 2 years
Chachar-Cultivated every 3-4 years
Banjar-Cultivated every 5 years

99. Question

2 point(s)

Which among the following countries have not sent missions to mars?

China
India
Soviet Union
European space agency

code:

3 and 4
2 and 4
4 only
None of the above

100. Question

2 point(s)

Consider the following statements about Chabahar port and choose the correct code:

In May 2016, India, Iran and Afghanistan signed the trilateral agreement which entailed the establishment of Transit and Transport Corridor among the three countries using Chabahar port in Iran as one of the regional hubs for sea transportation.
Construction of a rail line from Chabahar port to Zahedan, along the border with Afghanistan as an alternate trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, was also a part of it.
Recently, Iran has decided to proceed with the Chabahar rail line construction on its own, citing delays from the indian site in beginning and funding the project.

Code:

1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
1,2 and 3

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