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Consider the following statements:1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs:PortWell known as1. Kamarajar PortFirst major port in India registered as a company2. Mundra PortLargest privately owned port in India3. Visakhapatnam PortLargest container port in IndiaHow many of the above pairs are cor...
Consider the following trees:1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)2. Mahua (Madhuca indica)3. Teak (Tectona grandis)How many of the above are deciduous trees?
Consider the following statements:1. India has more arable area than China.2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.How many o...
Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?
Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?
About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by
Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?
Consider the following statements:1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges.2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range.3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats...
With reference to India's projects on connectivity, consider the following statements:1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat.2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Marsupials are not naturally found in India.Statement-II: Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?
Consider the following fauna:1. Lion-tailed Macaque2. Malabar Civet3. Sambar DeerHow many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?
Consider the following statements:1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.2. Some mushrooms have psycho-active properties.3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties.4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.How many of the above statem...
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.3. They are omnivorous.How many of the above statements are corr...
Consider the following statements:1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water.2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water.3. Some microorgani...
Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?
Consider the following:1. Aerosols2. Foam agents3. Fire retardants4. LubricantsIn the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable.Statement-II: InvITs are recognized as borr...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes.Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consume...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change.Statement-II: Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State.Which one of the ...
Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization'?
Consider the following markets:1. Government Bond Market2. Call Money Market3. Treasury Bill Market4. Stock MarketHow many of the above are included in capital markets?
Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?
Consider the following statements:1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.How many of the ab...
Consider the investments in the following assets:1. Brand recognition2. Inventory3. Intellectual property4. Mailing list of clientsHow many of the above are considered intangible investments?
Consider the following:1. Demographic performance2. Forest and ecology3. Governance reforms4. Stable government5. Tax and fiscal effortsFor the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above as criteria other t...
Consider the following infrastructure sectors:1. Affordable housing2. Mass rapid transport3. Health care4. Renewable energyOn how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its inv...
In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.Statement-II: In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 ...
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:1. The National Commission for Backward Classes2. The National Human Rights Commission3. The National Law Commission4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionHow many of the above are c...
Consider the following statements:1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become inv...
With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to t...
Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve'1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest2. hunting is not allowed in such area3. people of such ar...
With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements:1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Ar...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of...
Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, was located in which one of the following regions?
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics.3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.How many of the sta...
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?
Consider the following dynasties:1. Hoysala2. Gahadavala3. Kakatiya4. YadavaHow many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:Literary workAuthor1. DevichandraguptaBilhana2. Hammira-MahakavyaNayachandra Suri3. Milinda-panhaNagarjuna4. NitivakyamritaSomadeva SuriHow many of the above pairs are correctly m...
"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects."The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the foll...
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.3. It aims to prom...
Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy:1. It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women.2. It runs a campaign fo...
Consider the following statements:1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts.2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following actions:1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously.2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the...
With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements:1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed.2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate.3. Biof...
Consider the following pairs:Objects in spaceDescription1. CepheidsGiant clouds of dust and gas in space2. NebulaeStars which brighten and dim periodically3. PulsarsNeutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapseHow many...
Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
Consider the following statements:1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile,...
Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution:1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution.3. There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury.How ...
With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements:1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.3. It can be used in the hydrogen fue...
Consider the following countries:1. Bulgaria2. Czech Republic3. Hungary4. Latvia5. Lithuania6. RomaniaHow many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients.Statement-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly.Which one of the...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface.Which one of the following is cor...
Consider the following statements:1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves.2. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at ...
With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements:1. None of them uses seawater.2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district.3. None of them is privately owned.How many of the above statements are c...
'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
Consider the following activities:1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime3. Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranea...
'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?
'Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?
Consider the following statements with reference to India:1. According to the 'Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006', the 'medium enterprises' are those with investments in plant and machinery between 15 crore and 25 cror...
With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements:1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system.2. A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed...
In the context of finance, the term 'beta' refers to
Consider the following statements:1. The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived.2. In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.Statement-II: Under India's decentralized approach to health care deli...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: According to the United Nations' 'World Water Development Report, 2022', India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year.Statement-II: India needs to extract more than ...
Consider the following statements:1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being...
Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?
Consider the following statements:1. In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol.2. The Biodiversity Management Committees have important functions in determining access and ben...
Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India:1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.2. Higher ...
With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
Consider the following pairs:SiteWell known for1. BesnagarShaivite cave shrine2. BhajaBuddhist cave shrine3. SittanavasalJain cave shrineHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above stat...
Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002:Statement-I: One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm.Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the ...
Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Ass...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value.Statement-II: Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the a...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'.Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods.Statement-II: Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's 'Production-linked Incentive' scheme.Whi...
Consider the following statements: The 'Stability and Growth Pact' of the European Union is a treaty that1. limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union2. makes the countries of the European Union to share their i...
Consider the following statements:1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'.2. The objectives and commitmen...
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of ...
With reference to India, consider the following pairs:ActionThe Act under which it is covered1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniformsThe Official Secrets Act, 19232. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or...
Consider the following pairs:Regions often mentioned in newsReason for being in news1. North Kivu and IturiWar between Armenia and Azerbaijan2. Nagorno-KarabakhInsurgency in Mozambique3. Kherson and ZaporizhzhiaDispute between Israel and LebanonHow m...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.Statement-II: The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League.Which one of the following is cor...
Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna AwardFor the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years2. Arjuna AwardFor the lifetime achievement by a sport...
Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022:1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.2. The official mascot was named 'Thambi'.3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera ...
Consider the following pairs:Area of conflict mentioned in newsCountry where it is located1. DonbasSyria2. KachinEthiopia3. TigrayNorth YemenHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reasons common to all of them?
Consider the following heavy industries:1. Fertilizer plants2. Oil refineries3. Steel plantsGreen hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?
Consider the following statements about G-20:1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues.2. Digital public infrastructure i...