| Agriculture |
| 1 |
With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', |
Crop-specific details |
Single statement based |
Agriculture |
| 2 |
Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture |
Farming Techniques |
Single statement based |
Agriculture |
| 3 |
In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box |
SubsidiesXAgriculture |
Single statement based |
Agriculture |
| 4 |
Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation |
Farming Techniques |
Multi-liners(4) |
Agriculture |
| 5 |
The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to |
Farming Techniques |
Multi-liners(4) |
Agriculture |
| Art and Culture |
| 6 |
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of |
SourcesXLiterature |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 7 |
With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following |
AdministrationXGupta |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 8 |
With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to |
Medieval Administration |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 9 |
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements |
Bhakti and Sufi Movements |
Two-liners(20) |
Art and Culture |
| 10 |
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs |
Historical Terms |
Match the following(5) |
Art and Culture |
| 11 |
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following |
KingdomXVijayanagara |
Two-liners(20) |
Art and Culture |
| 12 |
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally |
Historical Terms |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 13 |
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka |
Historical SitesXAshoka |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 14 |
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram |
ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut |
Multi-liners(4) |
Art and Culture |
| 15 |
Consider the following pairs |
Historical Sites |
|
Art and Culture |
| 16 |
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements |
BuddhismXPhilosophy |
|
Art and Culture |
| Economics |
| 17 |
Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news |
Trade |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 18 |
Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India |
Budget, Fiscal Policy |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 19 |
Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct |
Digital Payments,Digital Infrastructure |
Two-liners(20) |
Economics |
| 20 |
What is/are the purpose/purposes of the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate(MCLR)' announced by RBI |
RBIXLiquidity Management |
Two-liners(20) |
Economics |
| 21 |
Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel |
|
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 22 |
There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following |
Budget, Fiscal Policy |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 23 |
The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. |
Differentiated Banks |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 24 |
What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization Scheme' |
Bonds |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 25 |
The term 'Core Banking Solution' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term |
Banking Regulations |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 26 |
With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct |
Bonds |
Two-liners(20) |
Economics |
| 27 |
Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in |
|
Single statement based |
Economics |
| Environment |
| 28 |
The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in |
Climate Change |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 29 |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to |
Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 30 |
Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered |
SpeciesXPeculiar features |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 31 |
What is/are the importance/ importances of the 'United Convention to Combat Desertification' |
Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 32 |
What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India |
SpeciesXPeculiar features |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 33 |
With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct |
Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 34 |
Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority(NGRBA) |
India Environmental Policy/Body |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 35 |
Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to |
India Environmental Policy/Body |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 36 |
With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements |
Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC |
Two-liners(20) |
Environment |
| 37 |
Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly' |
SpeciesXThreats and Conservation efforts |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 38 |
With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', |
Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 39 |
What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol' |
International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 40 |
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat |
SpeciesXHabitat |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 41 |
With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following |
SpeciesXPlants |
Two-liners(20) |
Environment |
| 42 |
In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally |
India Environmental Policy/Body |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 43 |
Consider the following pairs |
Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC |
|
Environment |
| 44 |
Consider the following statements |
International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment |
|
Environment |
| 45 |
Consider the following statements |
Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC |
|
Environment |
| Geography |
| 46 |
Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken |
Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes |
Single statement based |
Geography |
| 47 |
In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found |
Oil,Natural Resources |
Multi-liners(4) |
Geography |
| 48 |
What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India |
Critical Minerals,Rare Earth,Other Minerals |
Multi-liners(4) |
Geography |
| 49 |
Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra |
Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes |
Multi-liners(4) |
Geography |
| Governance |
| 50 |
Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to |
SchemeXVulnerable |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 51 |
Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to |
SchemeXHealth |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 52 |
With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging |
Domestic Bodies/Agencies |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 53 |
With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council', consider the following |
Domestic Bodies/Agencies |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 54 |
'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to |
Govt. Programs |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 55 |
With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct |
SchemeXVulnerable |
Two-liners(20) |
Governance |
| 56 |
Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government |
SchemeXFinance |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 57 |
'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at |
SchemeXHR |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 58 |
'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the |
Govt. Programs |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 59 |
Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct |
SchemeXInsurance |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 60 |
Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India |
Govt. Programs |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 61 |
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at |
SchemeXFinance |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 62 |
On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label |
Certification/Promotional Bodies |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 63 |
With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements |
SchemeXInsurance |
Two-liners(20) |
Governance |
| International Relations |
| 64 |
Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR |
World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 65 |
India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India |
International Org,TreatiesXNuclear |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 66 |
With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements |
World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance |
Two-liners(20) |
International Relations |
| 67 |
With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements |
GroupingsXRegional |
Two-liners(20) |
International Relations |
| 68 |
Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, is |
International Initiatives(NGO,Export Control Regimes) |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 69 |
India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking |
International Reports,Indices |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 70 |
'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is an |
GroupingsXRegional |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 71 |
Which of the following is/are the indicator/ indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report |
International Reports,Indices |
Multi-liners(4) |
International Relations |
| 72 |
With reference to 'Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements |
International Initiatives(NGO,Export Control Regimes) |
Multi-liners(4) |
International Relations |
| 73 |
Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council' |
GroupingsXRegional |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 74 |
The term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the' context of the affairs of a group of countries known as |
GroupingsXRegional |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 75 |
Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of |
GroupingsXNeighbourhood |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 76 |
Global Financial Stability Report is prepared by the |
International Reports,Indices |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 77 |
Consider the following pairs: Community sometimes mentioned in the news In the affairs of |
Conflict Zones/Areas of Interest broad-based |
Match the following(5) |
International Relations |
| 78 |
The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of |
World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 79 |
Consider the following statements |
GroupingsXNeighbourhood |
|
International Relations |
| 80 |
Consider the following statements |
GroupingsXRegional |
|
International Relations |
| Modern History |
| 81 |
Satya Shodhak Samaj organized |
MovementXSocial Reform |
Single statement based |
Modern History |
| 82 |
What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907 |
Freedom Movement Personalities |
Single statement based |
Modern History |
| 83 |
The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to |
Council Acts, Commissions |
Single statement based |
Modern History |
| 84 |
The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the |
Bengal Partition,Swadeshi Boycott Movement |
Single statement based |
Modern History |
| 85 |
The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War |
National Movement X Cripps Mission |
Single statement based |
Modern History |
| 86 |
Consider the following |
Non-Congress Parties/Organizations |
|
Modern History |
| Off Topics |
| 87 |
A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of |
Off Topics › Person in News |
Single statement based |
Off Topics |
| Polity |
| 88 |
With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct |
Alternate Dispute Resolution |
Two-liners(20) |
Polity |
| 89 |
Which of the following statements is/are correct |
Types of Bills |
Two-liners(20) |
Polity |
| 90 |
The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the |
|
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 91 |
Consider the following statements |
Local Self-Government |
|
Polity |
| 92 |
Consider the following statements |
Union and State Executive |
|
Polity |
| Science and Technology |
| 93 |
Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO |
Space ProgramsXIND |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |
| 94 |
In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 95 |
Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news |
Defence |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 96 |
What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news |
Space ProgramsXIntl |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 97 |
With reference to 'Astrosat',' the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the |
Space ProgramsXIND |
Two-liners(20) |
Science and Technology |
| 98 |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect |
Biology,Human Physiology |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |
| 99 |
With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are |
Emerging TechXCommunication |
Two-liners(20) |
Science and Technology |
| 100 |
With reference to 'Bitcoins', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements |
Blockchain,Cryptocurrency |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |