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Exam Year: 2024

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    Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:

    (a)

    Prajnaparamita Sutra

    (b)

    Visuddhimagga

    (c)

    Sarvastivada Vinaya *

    (d)

    Lalitavistra

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements:
    1. To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.
    2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised.
    3. An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.
    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 properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:
    1. Shantiniketan
    2. Rani-ki-Vav
    3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
    4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
    How many of the above properties were included in 2023?

    (a)

    Only one

    (b)

    Only two*

    (c)

    Only three

    (d)

    All four

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • ,

    With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:

    1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
    2. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
    3. A Bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2*

    (c)

    2 and 3

    (d)

    3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • ,

    Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?
    Army : Airforce : Navy
    1. Brigadier : Air Commodore : Commander
    2. Major General : Air Vice Marshal : Vice Admiral
    3. Major : Squadron Leader : Lieutenant Commander
    4. Lieutenant Colonel : Group Captain : Captain
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 4

    (b)

    1 and 3

    (c)

    2,3,and 4

    (d)

    3 only*

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    The organisms Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater are:

    (a)

    Birds

    (b)

    Fish

    (c)

    Insects*

    (d)

    Reptiles

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

  • ,

    With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

    While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration:
    1. He/She shall not preside.
    2. He/She shall not have the right to speak.
    3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only*

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1,2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?

    (a)

    Chhau dance

    (b)

    Durga Puja

    (c)

    Garba dance*

    (d)

    Kumbh Mela

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer products, consider the following statements:
    1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food, and food packaging materials.
    2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment.
    3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.
    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)

  • ,

    Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

    (a)

    Operation Sankalp

    (b)

    Operation Maitri

    (c)

    Operation Sadbhavana*

    (d)

    Operation Madad

    Correct Answer:

    (c)