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Exam Year: 2023

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    With reference to India, consider the following pairs:
    Action: The Act under which it is covered
    1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
    2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
    3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019
    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    (a)

    Only one

    (b)

    Only two

    (c)

    All three

    (d)

    None

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Consider the following statements :
    Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes.
    Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means.
    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    (a)

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

    (b)

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

    (c)

    Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

    (d)

    Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Consider the following statements:
    Statement-I:
    Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.
    Statement-II:
    The ‘Arab Peace Initiative’ mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League.
    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    (a)

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

    (b)

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

    (c)

    Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

    (d)

    Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Consider the following statements :
    1. India has more arable area than China.
    2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.
    3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.
    How many of the above statements are correct?

    (a)

    Only one

    (b)

    Only two

    (c)

    All three

    (d)

    None

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges.
    2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range.
    3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats
    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    (a)

    Only one

    (b)

    Only two

    (c)

    All three

    (d)

    None

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Consider the following statements:
    Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value.
    Statement-II: Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world.
    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    (a)

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

    (b)

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

    (c)

    Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

    (d)

    Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of the components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
    2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.
    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:

    (a)

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    Consider the following pairs:
    Objects in space Description
    1. Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in sapce
    2. Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically
    3. Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse
    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    (a)

    (a)Only one

    (b)

    (b)Only two

    (c)

    (c)All three

    (d)

    (d)None

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Consider the following statements :
    1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
    2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
    3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.
    How many of the above statements are correct?

    (a)

    Only one

    (b)

    Only two

    (c)

    All three

    (d)

    None

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Consider the following statements :
    1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
    2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
    3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.
    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    (a)

    Only one

    (b)

    Only two

    (c)

    All three

    (d)

    None

    Correct Answer:

    (a)