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2023 General Studies · Set A

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Which among the following (Provision – Part of the Constitution) is NOT correctly matched?

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.List IList IIA. Article 3241. National Commission for Scheduled CastesB. Article 3152. Finance CommissionC. Article 2803. Public Service CommissionD. Article 3384. Election CommissionMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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Consider the following events and arrange these in correct chronological order, starting from the earliest to the latest activity:(I)Appointment of the Drafting Committee;(II)Indian Constitution was adopted and enacted;(III)Date of commencement of the Indian Constitution;(IV)Constituent Assembly first met.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Assertion (A):The President can recommend to Parliament to change the boundary of any State after seeking the views of the concerned State Legislature on the subject within a specified period.Reason (R):It is not mandatory for the President to accept the proposal of the concerned State Legislature.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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With reference to the election of the Vice-President of India, which has been declared void by the Supreme Court of India, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)The acts done by him as Vice-President before such declaration are considered valid.(2)The acts done by him as Vice-President on the day of such declaration are not considered valid.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Who among the following is the first woman Speaker in Lok Sabha?

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Which one of the following pairs (Schedule – Subject) is NOT correctly matched?

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8

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The Constitution of India initially permitted the use of English language for all official purposes for a period of:

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Assertion (A):The President is a part of the Parliament.Reason (R):A Bill passed by the two Houses of Parliament cannot become a law without the assent of the President.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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10

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With reference to the Union Finance Commission, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)Finance Commission has a Chairman and six members.(2)It submits its report to the NITI Aayog.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Consider the following statements concerning the powers of the Supreme Court to issue certain writs to stop violation of Fundamental Rights:(1)The Supreme Court has power to issue writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto and Certiorari which are appropriate for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.(2)Parliament may by law empower any other court to exercise, within its jurisdiction, the powers given to the Supreme Court.Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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12

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With reference to the Attorney General of India, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)A person is appointed as Attorney General who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.(2)The Attorney General can be removed through the same process as the Judges of the Supreme Court.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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13

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With reference to the composition of the Legislative Council in a State of India, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)In the Legislative Council there may not be more than one-third members of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly of that State.(2)The Legislative Council of a State must have at least forty members in it.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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With reference to the representation of Uttar Pradesh in Parliament, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)Uttar Pradesh has 31 seats allotted for Rajya Sabha.(2)80 members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttar Pradesh.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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With reference to the posts in the Secretariat of Parliament, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)Common posts may be created for the Secretariat of each House of Parliament.(2)Parliament has the right to regulate the service conditions of the Secretariat staff of either House.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding 'Gram Sabha'?

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17

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All elections to the Panchayats are conducted by:

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With reference to the recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee (1977) on Panchayati Raj, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the two-tier system.(2)A block should be the first point for decentralization under popular supervision below the State level.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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19

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The resignation letter by a Judge of the Supreme Court is addressed to:

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20

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Which of the following is NOT a part of Article 20 of the Constitution of India?

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21

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Which of the following provision is a part of both Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties?

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22

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With reference to the joint sitting of Parliament, which statement(s) is/are correct?(1)Article 109 provides for the joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases.(2)The Speaker presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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With reference to the invaders in ancient India,which one of the following is the correct chronological order?Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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24

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'Milind Panho' is in the form of a dialogue between King Milind and a Buddhist saint. The concerned saint was:

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25

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Charak Samhita is divided into how many chapters and sections?

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26

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Which officer was known as 'Bhagadugha' during Vedic administration?

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27

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Match List-I (Archaeological site) with List-II (Present location) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.List IList IIA. Nevasa1. RajasthanB. Isampur2. Tamil NaduC. Didwana3. MaharashtraD. Gudiyam Cave4. KarnatakaMatch List-I (Archaeological site) with List-II (Present location) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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28

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The eastern boundary of the Harappa culture is indicated by which of the following?

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29

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With reference to the Puranas, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)Information about the Mauryan dynasty is found in the Vishnu Purana.(2)Vayu Purana throws light on the Gupta governance system.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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30

Set A

Which of the following pairs (School of Thought – Proponent) is correctly matched?

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31

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With reference to Captain Hawking, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)He came to India in 1611 as an envoy of James I.(2)He was very well versed in Turkish language.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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32

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Who was 'Khareetadar'?

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33

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Match List-I (Book) with List-II (Context) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.List IList IIA. Mirat-e-Sikandari1. History of BengalB. Burhan-e-Masir2. History of Bahmani's AhmadnagarC. Riyaz-us-Salatin3. Collection of Mahmood Gawan's lettersD. Riyaz-ul-Insha4. Victory of GujaratMatch List-I (Book) with List-II (Context) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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Set A

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

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35

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Consider the reign of the following Peshwas and arrange them in chronological order:(I)Balaji Viswanath(II)Bajirao I(III)Narayan Rao(IV)Madhav Rao I.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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36

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Which among the following ruler of Kashmir abolished Jaziya and Cow Slaughter?

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37

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Who among the following translated 300 volumes of Sanskrit books collected by Firoz Tughlaq during the campaign of Nagarkot?

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38

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Tappa style of music was refined and developed in which of the following Mughal Emperor's court?

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39

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Which of the following (Poetess – Compositions) is NOT correctly matched?

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40

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Which one of the following (Place of the revolt of 1857 – Start of rebellion) is NOT correctly matched?

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41

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In 1918, the United Provinces Kisan Sabha was formed by which of the following leaders?

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42

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Which among the following organisations was responsible for throwing a bomb at Viceroy Lord Hardinge in Delhi?

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43

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By which of the following Acts, the system of 'Chamber of Princes' with 120 members was created?

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With reference to E.V. Ramaswami Nayakar, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)He participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement.(2)He left the Congress in 1925.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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45

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What was the name of the female regiment constituted as a part of the Azad Hind Fauj by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose?

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46

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Who was the leader of rebellion in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh during 1857?

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47

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Which of the following events was the last in chronological order?Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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48

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Who among the following women freedom fighters was NOT associated with the 'Quit India Movement'?

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49

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Which one of the following (Tributary – River) is NOT correctly matched?

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50

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Which one of the following places is the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi?

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51

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Which of the following statements is correct about laterite soil?(1)This soil is developed in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall.(2)It is poor in iron oxide and aluminium.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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52

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The 'Ozone layer' absorbing ultraviolet radiation exists in which atmospheric layer?

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Match the following chief rivers with their places of origin.RiversA.YamunaB.KrishnaC.GodavariD.MahanadiPlaces1.Sihawa2.Nasik3.Mahabaleshwar4.Yamunotri

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Assertion (A):The Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the South-West monsoon season.Reason (R):The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of the South-West monsoon and lies in the rain-shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the South-West monsoon during the monsoon season.Select the correct answer using the code below.

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Which of the following statements is correct?(1)Ram Ganga river joins the Ganga at Kannauj.(2)River Betwa joins the Yamuna near Prayagraj.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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56

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Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

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57

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Which one of the following (Pass – State/Union Territory) is correctly matched?

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58

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Shivanasamudra and Kalpakkam are respectively important for:

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59

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With reference to Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements:(1)Forests constitute about 12.8% of the total geographical area of the State.(2)The districts of Jaunpur, Ghazipur and Ballia have no forest land.Select the correct answer from the code given below.

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60

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Which one of the following pairs (Port – Country) is NOT correctly matched?

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61

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Which of the following statement is true?

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62

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The river situated along the border between the United States of America and Mexico is:

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63

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Consider the following deserts and arrange them in increasing order of their size (from smallest to largest):(I)Great Sandy Desert(II)Arabian Desert(III)Sahara Desert(IV)Gobi Desert.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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To whom does the credit go for the development of coconut and sugarcane agriculture in the Philippines?

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Match the following mountain peaks with their respective countries.List IList IIA. Kilimanjaro1. MoroccoB. Toubkal2. AlgeriaC. Stanley3. TanzaniaD. Hoggar4. Uganda

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Which one of the following (Lake–Country) is NOT correctly matched?

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67

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With reference to El-Nino, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)El-Nino involves the appearance of warm currents along the coast in the Peruvian Pacific region.(2)This warm current raises the temperature of water near the coast by up to 10°C, increasing the quantity of plankton in the sea.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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What caused wind to deflect towards the left in the Southern Hemisphere?

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69

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Which one of the following is the largest coal producing centre of Ukraine?

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70

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'Mount Newman' is famous for which of the following minerals?

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71

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How many railway stations have been identified for modernization under 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme' in Uttar Pradesh as on February, 2023?

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72

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Where was the 'Sudarshan Prahar Army Exercise' carried out in December, 2022?

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73

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As per Social Progress Index, released in December, 2022, which of the following are on the top three positions in very high social progress in Tier-1?

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74

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The 'NISAR satellite' is jointly developed by which of the following organizations?

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75

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According to the Union Budget 2023-24, how many Skill India International Centres are to be set up across different States to skill youth for international opportunities?

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76

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Who is the author of the famous novel 'All the Lives We Never Lived', which received the Sahitya Akademi Award, 2022?

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With reference to mineral resources, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)Lithium's inferred resources have been found in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir.(2)India is import dependent for many minerals like Lithium, Nickel and Cobalt.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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78

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In February, 2023 India's biggest helicopter manufacturing plant was inaugurated inwhich one of the following places?

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79

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Who composed the Golden Globe Award-winning song "Naatu Naatu"?

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The Indian Biological Data Centre is being set up in which State?

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81

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With reference to the G20 logo, consider the following statements:(1)The lotus and its seven petals represent the G20's spirit of unity.(2)The seven petals represent the seven continents.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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82

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Which of the following Scorpene Class Submarines was commissioned into the Indian Navy in January, 2023?

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83

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In December, 2022 New Zealand passed the world’s first law to ban smoking for the next generation. New Zealand’s goal is to be “smoke-free” by:

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84

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Plane of which Airline crashed in Nepal in January, 2023?

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85

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Who among the following has authored the book "Spare"?

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86

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With reference to Pope Benedict, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)He was a native of Germany.(2)He was the first Pope to resign in 600 years.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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87

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With reference to the SCO Film Festival-2023, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)The SCO Film Festival is being held during India's presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.(2)The SCO Film Festival will showcase films from SCO countries.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Who among the following was named the Prime Minister of New Zealand in January 2023?

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89

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Which of the following cities of Uttar Pradesh is NOT included as a venue for the 11 meetings of 200 sessions of G-20 during India's presidency?

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90

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Assertion (A):Twelve cheetahs arrived from South Africa to India in February 2023.Reason (R):Restoring cheetah population is considered a priority for India.

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91

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With reference to Deakin University, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)It will be the first foreign university to enter India as an independent campus.(2)It is being set up in Maharashtra.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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92

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Which Indian-origin businessman has been elected as Mayor of the London Borough of Southwark for the second time?

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93

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On 25 December 2022, which of the following countries extended mandatory military service by one year for males born after 1 January 2005?

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94

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Among the following, which country declared on 2 February 2023 that it would remove the British Monarchy from its central-bank currency notes?

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95

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On which of the following proved charges was Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi sacked from the Government in February 2023 by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?

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96

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Which of the following elements is NOT a noble gas?

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97

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Which hormone is secreted by the Beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas?

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98

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Which type of vaccine protects against diphtheria?

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99

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Which of the following is an mRNA vaccine used against COVID-19 infection?

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100

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Which of the following factors is the most important factor for the loss of biodiversity?

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101

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The Xylem in plants is responsible for transporting:

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102

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Non-conventional energy sources are those energy sources that are:

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103

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Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for:

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104

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The aquatic plant commonly used as biofertilizer in waterlogged rice fields is:

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105

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Which of the following is known as laughing gas?

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106

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Seaweeds are an important source of:

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107

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Which of the following is an insectivorous plant?

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108

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Human heart is made up of how many chambers?

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109

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What was India's rank in the world greenhouse gas emissions in 2022?

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110

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A geographical unit that collects, stores and releases water is called:

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111

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When was the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act enacted?

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112

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An example of a lotic ecosystem is:

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113

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The first National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) of India is situated at:

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114

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Which among the following is a constituent of natural silk?

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115

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Desert-dwelling animals are called:

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116

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Match List-I (Diseases) with List-II (Factors) and select the correct answer using the code given below.List IList IIA. Peptic ulcers1. VirusB. Dengue2. ProtozoaC. Elephant Foot3. WormD. Malaria4. BacteriaMatch List-I (Diseases) with List-II (Factors) and select the correct answer using the code given below.

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117

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Trophic levels are formed by:

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118

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In National Parks, genetic diversity is maintained by:

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119

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Hangul deer is found in which part of India?

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120

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Which of the following is NOT a biodegradable pollutant?

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121

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Which one of the following is NOT true about the total outlay in the Union Budget 2023-24?

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122

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Match List-I (Theories of Population) with List-II (Propounders of Theories) and select the correct answer using the code given below.List IList IIA. Optimum Population Theory1. ThompsonB. Social Mal-adjustment Theory2. MalthusC. Demographic Transition Theory3. Edwin CannanD. Population-Food Supply Relationship Theory4. Henry GeorgeMatch List-I (Theories of Population) with List-II (Propounders of Theories) and select the correct answer using the code given below.

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123

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What do we call balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future?

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124

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Which of the following is NOT a Sustainable Development Goal targeted to be achieved by 2030?

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125

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Assertion (A):Population control is necessary to maintain the environment of the country.Reason (R):Due to the rapid increase in population, environmental balance is maintained.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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126

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What is the theme of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty for 2022-23?

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127

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Role of Human Resources in Economic Development: which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)Effects of economic development on population growth.(2)Effects of population growth on economic development.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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128

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When was the Census work done for the first time in India?

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129

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Match List-I (Sustainable Development Goal) with List-II (Related With) andselect the correct answer using the code given below the lists.List-ISDG-10. SDG-13SDG-14. SDG-15List-II1.Climate Action2.Life on Land3.Reduced Inequalities4.Life Below Water

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130

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Who authored the book "The Challenge of World Poverty"?

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131

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Which one of the following is the main objective of Janani Suraksha Yojana?

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132

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The "Agenda-21" of Rio Summit, 1992 is related to:

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133

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Consider the following statements about sustainable development:(1)Based on the global indicator framework and data produced by National Statistical Systems and information collected at regional level, the United Nations Secretary-General presents an Annual Sustainable Development Goal Report.(2)Global Sustainable Development Report is produced to inform the quadrennial Sustainable Development Goal review deliberations at the UN General Assembly once every quarter.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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134

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With reference to the Human Development Report 2021-22, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)India's rank on the Human Development Index has upgraded from 130 in 2020 to 132 in 2022.(2)India's rank on the Human Development Index has slipped from 130 in 2020 to 132 in 2022.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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135

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Natural resources should be used by the present generation in such a way that there is minimum degradation of natural resources. What kind of development would it be called?

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136

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With reference to 'PM Gati Shakti Scheme', which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)The PM Gati Shakti Scheme-National Plan was launched in 2022.(2)The PM Gati Shakti Scheme pertains to seven engines (Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Mass Transport, Waterways, Logistics Infrastructure). NIP will be aligned with PM Gati Shakti Framework.Select the correct answer from the code given below.

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137

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Which of the following is NOT an economic activity?

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138

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With reference to the scheme-wise allocation in the 2023-24 Union Budget, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1)Compared to the previous year, the highest percentage of decline has been recorded in the allocation for MGNREGA.(2)Compared to the previous year, the highest percentage of growth has been recorded in the allocation for Jal Jeevan Mission.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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139

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By which year has the target of population stability been fixed in India?

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140

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Which statement is true for Finance Sector (Fiscal Management) in the Union Budget-2023?

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141

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According to Economic Survey 2023 about services, which statement among the following is NOT correct?

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142

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Which of the following is/are the type(s) of poverty?(1)Absolute poverty (2) Relative poverty (3) Subjective poverty (4) Functional poverty.Choose the correct answer using the code given below.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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143

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Which of the following (Scheme – Year) is NOT correctly matched?

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144

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Which of the following scheme(s) is/are related to Uttar Pradesh?(1)Anuthee Uphar Scheme (2) Matra Shakti Udyamita Scheme (3) Kaushalya Matritva Scheme (4) Stree Nidhi Scheme.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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145

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Which of the following Scheme/Programme is NOT a Central Government Programme and is a Uttar Pradesh Government Programme?

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146

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Who has written the book "From Dependence to Self Reliance"?

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147

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Which of the following is known as "World Wetlands Day"?

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148

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World Social Protection Report is published by:

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149

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In which year was the "Mid-Day Meal Scheme" renamed as "PM Poshan Scheme"?

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150

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Which of the following (Union Budget Departments 2023-24 – Approximate Allocation Amount) is correctly matched?

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