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Mains Prelims

2024 General Studies · Set A

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Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers" ?

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27

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Consider the following:1.Battery storage2.Biomass generators3.Fuel cells4.Rooftop solar photovoltaic unitsHow many of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Resources"

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28

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Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that ta pollinate this tree ?

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29

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Consider the following :1.Butterflies2.Fish3.FrogsHow many of the above have poisonous species among them ?

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30

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Consider the following:1.Cashew2.Papaya3.Red sandersHow many of the above trees are actually native to India?

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31

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With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements:1.RTGs are miniature fission reactors.2.RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts.3.RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons developmentWhich of the statements given above are correct?

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32

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Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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33

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Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow?

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34

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Consider the following activities:1.Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft2.Monitoring of precipitation3.Tracking the migration of animalsIn how many of the above activities can the radars be used?

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35

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Consider the following aircraft:1.Rafael2.MiG-293.Tejas MK-1How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?

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36

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In which of the following are hydrogels used?1.Controlled drug delivery in patients2.Mobile air- conditioning systems3.Preparation of industrial lubricantsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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37

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Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?

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38

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Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?

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39

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"Membrane Bioreactors" are often discussed in the context of:

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40

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With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations are the instruments of:

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41

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The total fertility rate in a economy is defined as :

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42

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Consider the following statements:1.In India, Non- Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India.2.In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs).3.In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading platforms for debts.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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43

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In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities?1.Insurance Companies2.Pension Funds3.Retail InvestorsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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44

Set A

Consider the following:1.Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)2.Motor vehicles3.Currency swapWhich of the above is/are considered financial instruments?

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45

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With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs:Economic activity Sector1.Storage of agricultural produce Secondary2.Dairy farm Primary3.Mineral exploration Tertiary4.Weaving cloth SecondaryHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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46

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Consider the following materials:1.Agricultural residues2.Corn grain3.Wastewater treatment sludge4.Wood mill wasteWhich of the above can be used as feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

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47

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With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs:Items Category1.Farmer's plough Working capital2.Computer Fixed capital3.Yarn used by the weaver Fixed capital4.Petrol Working capitalHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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48

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Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote "an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items"?

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49

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With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the following statements:1.There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India.2.For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India, at least 50% of the board members should be Indian nationals.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements:1.CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.2.CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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