2024 General Studies · Set A

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Set A

Consider the following statements :Statement-I :If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment.Statement-II :The USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.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 explains Statement-I B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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Consider the following statements :Statement-I :Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.Statement-II :The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.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 explains Statement-I B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee:1.It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.2.It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet.3.It is insured against inflation by its very design.4.It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 4 only D 1, 2 and 4

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With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets ?1.Nayaputta2.Shakyamuni3.TathagataSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1 only B 2 and 3 only C 1, 2 and 3 D None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha

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Consider the following information : Archaeological Site State Description1.Chandraketugarh Odisha Trading Port town2.Inamgaon Maharashtra Chalcolithic site3.Mangadu Kerala Megalithic site4.Salihundam Andhra Pradesh Rock-cut cave shrines Inwhich of the above rows is given information correctly matched ?

A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 1 and 4

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Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ?

A Krishnadevaraya B Narasimha Saluva C Muhammad Shah III D Yusuf Adil Shah

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With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements :1.Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.2.Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements:1.There are no parables in Upanishads.2.Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements:1.India is a member of the International Grains Council.2.A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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Set A

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

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Set A

Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over ?

A C. Rajagopalachari B Dr. B.R. Ambedkar C T.T. Krishnamachari D Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

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With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements :1.It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.2.Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ?

A Kavyalankara B Natyashastra C Madhyama- vyayoga D Mahabhashya

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Set A

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 Lalitavistara

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Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO :1.Shantiniketan2.Rani-ki-Vav3.Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas4.Mahabodhi Temple Complex at BodhgayaHow many of the above properties were included in 2023 ?

A Only one B Only two C Only three D All four

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As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of :1.Addition3.Variation3.RepealSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following countries :1.Italy2.Japan3.Nigeria4.South Korea5.South AfricaWhich of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population of declining population ?

A 1, 2 and 4 B 1, 3 and 5 C 2 and 4 only D 3 and 5 only

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Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?1.Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.2.A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.3.The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.4.Amendment to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1, 2 and 3 D 1, 3 and 4

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Set A

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces ? Army : Airforce : Navy1.Brigadier : Air Commodore : Commander2.Major General : Air Vice Marshal : Vice Admiral3.Major Squadron Leader : Lieutenant Commander4.Lieutenant Colonel : Group Captain : CaptainSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1 and 4 B 1 and 3 C 2, 3 and 4 D 3 only

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The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members ?1.Governor of the Constituent State2.Chief Minister of the Constituent State3.Three Members to be nominated by the President of India4.The Home Minister of IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1, 2 and 3 only B 1, 3 and 4 only C 2 and 4 only D 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Set A

How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?

A One B Two C Three D Four

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Set A

The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?1.Konkani2.Manipuri3.Nepali4.Maithili Select the correction answer using the code given below :

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

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Consider the following pairs:Party Its Leader1.Bhartiya Jana Sangh Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee2.Socialist Party C. Rajagopalachari3.Congress for Democracy Jagjivan Ram4.Swatantra Party Acharya Narendra DevHow many of the above are correctly matched?

A Only one B Only two C Only three D All four

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Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?1.Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.2.Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.3.Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below :

A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Set A

Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?

A Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List. B Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List. C Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List. D Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.

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