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Exam Year: 2023

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    Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:
    Statement-I:
    The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
    Statement-II:
    On 26th Novemer, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.
    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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    Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?

    (a)

    Bhitarkanika Mangroves

    (b)

    Marakkanam Salt Pans

    (c)

    Naupada Swamp

    (d)

    Rann of Kutch

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution:
    1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.
    2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution.
    3. There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury.
    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 in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002:
    Statement-I:
    One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm × 400 mm.
    Statement-II:
    The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3 : 2.
    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:

    (d)

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    With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements :
    1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.
    2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
    3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
    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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    With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements:
    1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.
    2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation .
    3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles.
    How may of the abvoe statements are correct?

    (a)

    Only one

    (b)

    Only two

    (c)

    All three

    (d)

    (d)None

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?

    (a)

    Aluminium

    (b)

    Copper

    (c)

    Iron

    (d)

    Titanium

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements :
    1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat.
    2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar.
    3. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China.
    How many of the above statements are correct?

    (a)

    Only one

    (b)

    Only two

    (c)

    All three

    (d)

    None

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Consider the following dynasties :
    1. Hoysala
    2. Gahadavala
    3. Kakatiya
    4. Yadava
    How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

    (a)

    Only one

    (b)

    Only two

    (c)

    Only three

    (d)

    None

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?

    (a)

    Ahmad Shah

    (b)

    Mahmud Begarha

    (c)

    Bahadur Shah

    (d)

    Muhammad Shah

    Correct Answer:

    (c)