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Exam Year: 2022

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    Consider the following pairs :
    Region often mentioned in the news – Country
    1. Anatolia — Turkey
    2. Amhara — Ethiopia
    3. Cabo Delgado — Spain
    4. Catalonia — Italy
    How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

    (a)

    Only one pair

    (b)

    Only two pairs

    (c)

    Only three pairs

    (d)

    All four pairs

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Consider the following statements :
    1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues.
    2. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces.
    3. Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Consider the following statements :
    1. “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organisation that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
    2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EP100”.
    3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
    4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100
    5. The International Energy Agency is the Secreteriat to the “Under2 Coalition”.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    (a)

    1,2,4 and 5

    (b)

    1,3 and 4 only

    (c)

    2,3 and 5 only

    (d)

    1,2,3,4 and 5

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Consider the following statements :
    1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
    2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs :
    Historical person Known as
    1. Aryadeva — Jaina scholar
    2. Dignaga — Buddhist scholar
    3. Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar
    How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

    (a)

    None of the pairs

    (b)

    Only one pair

    (c)

    Only two pairs

    (d)

    All three pairs

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    The “Miyawaki method” is well known for the:

    (a)

    Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas

    (b)

    Development of gardens using genetically modified flora

    (c)

    Creation of mini forests in urban areas

    (d)

    Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces.

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers?

    (a)

    Central Statistics Office

    (b)

    Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

    (c)

    Labour Bureau

    (d)

    National Technical Manpower Information System

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ?

    (a)

    Cauvery

    (b)

    Manjira

    (c)

    Pennar

    (d)

    Tungabhadra

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements :
    1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
    2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
    3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.
    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects ?
    1. Administration of Justice
    2. Local Self-Government
    3. Land Revenue
    4. Police
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3

    (b)

    2, 3 and 4

    (c)

    1, 3 and 4

    (d)

    1, 2 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (c)