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Mains Prelims

2024 General Studies · Set A

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Set A

Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A):The concept of Sustainable Development was popularised by the Brundtland Report.Reason (R):The Brundtland Report is also known as "The Limits to Growth".Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order:1.World Heritage Day2.World Thyroid Day3.World No Tobacco Day4.International Day of LightSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:

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Match List-I with List-II andchoose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Person) (Reason)A.Gopi Thotakura 1. First Indian Gymnast to win Gold at Asian ChampionshipB.Dipa Karmakar2.Indian born NASA scientist who led the team to study solar ecliptic impact on ionosphereC.Aroh Barjatya3.First Indian Space TouristD.Dev Patel4.British actor who made his directorial debut with thriller “Monkey Man” Codes: A B C D

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A):During 2023-24, Singapore emerged as the largest source of FDI to India.Reason (R):The India Mauritius Tax Treaty amendment has brought a major shift in countries as major sources of FDI to India.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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What is R21/Matrix-M?Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Who among the following won the best actress award in the Un Certain Regard category of the Cannes Film Festival, 2024 ?Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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With reference to RudraM-II Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is an air-to-air missile.2.It was tested in Rajasthan in May 2024.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Match List-I with List-II andchoose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Newly Elected Head (Country) of the State)A.Gitanas Nauseda 1. IcelandB.Luong Cuong2.VietnamC.Halla Tomasdottir3.LithuaniaD.Jose Raul Mulino4.Panama Codes: A B C D

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Which one of the following pairs (Deccan Trap - Peculiarity) is not correctly matched?

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60

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A):Jet streams discovered during World War II are high altitude easterly winds.Reason (R):Jet streams flow with a speed of 300-500 km/ hour.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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Match List-I with List-II andchoose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Country) (Mountain)A.Spain - France 1. AlpsB.Switzerland2.ApennineC.Bulgaria3.PyreneesD.Italy4.Balkan Codes: A B C D

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Plants and animals that live on land are called:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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The joint where the neck joins the head is:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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The disease-causing microorganism among these is:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Milk is an example of:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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The formula of baking soda is :Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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CPR stands for:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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The only vein that carries oxygenated blood is:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Diabetes is the most common disorder associated with:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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The recent global pause during COVID-19 pandemic was caused due to:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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A bus covers the first half of a certain distance with speed v₁ and the second half with a speed v₂. The average speed during the whole journey is:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched regarding peculiarities of Ramganga project?

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73

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Consider the following statements with reference to cultivated area of some countries of the world:1.In comparison to USA, China and Japan, India has highest geographical area under cultivation.2.India's location in tropical monsoon region helps diversified cropping all through the year.Which of the above statements is/are correct?Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Match List-I with List-II andchoose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Place) (Confluencing Rivers)A.Devprayag 1. Alaknanda and PindarB.Rudraprayag2.Alaknanda and BhagirathiC.Karnaprayag3.Bhagirathi and BhilangnaD.Tehri4.Alaknanda and Mandakini Codes: A B C D

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Consider the following statements with respect to the climate of Western Europe:1.Western Europe receives rainfall in all months.2.Western Europe is located in the belt of Westerlies.Which of the above statements is/are correct?Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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