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Consider the following statements:Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.Which one of the follow...
Consider the following:1. Pyroclastic debris2. Ash and dust3. Nitrogen compounds4. Sulphur compoundsHow many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?
Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent.2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and N...
Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?
With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I : Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen.Which one of the following is co...
Consider the following countries:1. Finland2. Germany3. Norway4. RussiaHow many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea?
Consider the following information:WaterfallRegionRiver1. DhuandharMalwaNarmada2. HundruChota NagpurSubarnarekha3. GersoppaWestern GhatsNetravatiIn how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
Consider the following information:RegionName of the mountain rangeType of mountain1. Central AsiaVosgesFold mountain2. EuropeAlpsBlock mountain3. North AmericaAppalachiansFold mountain4. South AmericaAndesFold mountainIn how many of the above rows i...
Consider the following airports:1. Donyi Polo Airport2. Kushinagar International Airport3. Vijayawada International AirportIn the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects?
With reference to water vapour, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude.2. Its percentage is maximum at the poles.Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following description:1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low.2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm-250 cm.What is this type of climate?
With reference to Coriolis force, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It increases with increase in wind velocity.2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.Select the answer using the code given below:
On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours?1. Equator2. Tropic of Cancer3. Tropic of Capricorn4. Arctic CircleSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
One of the following regions has the world largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert detrimental effect on the global climate. Which on...
With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer products, consider the following statements:1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging materials.2. PFAS a...
Consider the following:1. Carabid beetles2. Centipedes3. Flies4. Termites5. WaspsParasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms?
Consider the following plants :1. Groundnut2. Horse-gram3. SoybeanHow many of the above belong to the pea family?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the vermin category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals.Which one of the following is cor...
The organisms Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater are:
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.Statement-II: Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.Which one of the following is correct in respect of th...
Consider the following pairs:CountryAnimal found in its natural habitat1. BrazilIndri2. IndonesiaElk3. MadagascarBonoboHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to ...
Consider the following statements:1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season.2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking.Which of the statements given...
Which one of the following is the correct description of 100 Million Farmers?
Consider the following:1. Battery storage2. Biomass generators3. Fuel cells4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic unitsHow many of the above are considered Distributed Energy Resources?
Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree?
Consider the following:1. Butterflies2. Fish3. FrogsHow many of the above have poisonous species among them?
Consider the following:1. Cashew2. Papaya3. Red sandersHow many of the above trees are actually native to India?
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-pr...
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 sta...
Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow?
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?
Consider the following aircraft:1. Rafael2. MiG-293. Tejas MK-1How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?
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:
Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?
Recently, the term pumped-storage hydropower is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?
Membrane Bioreactors are often discussed in the context of:
With reference to the Indian economy, Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations are the instruments of:
The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as:
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, 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:
Consider the following:1. Exchange-Traded Funds ETF2. Motor vehicles3. Currency swapWhich of the above is/are considered financial instruments?
With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs:Economic activitySector1. Storage of agricultural produceSecondary2. Dairy farmPrimary3. Mineral explorationTertiary4. Weaving clothSecondaryHow many of the pairs given...
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?
With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs:ItemsCategory1. Farmer ploughWorking capital2. ComputerFixed capital3. Yarn used by the weaverFixed capital4. PetrolWorking capitalHow many of the above pairs are corr...
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?
With reference to the 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 sub...
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...
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 bac...
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 fol...
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 balance sheet.3. It is insured again...
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:
Consider the following information:Archaeological SiteStateDescription1. ChandraketugarhOdishaTrading Port town2. InamgaonMaharashtraChalcolithic site3. MangaduKeralaMegalithic site4. SalihundamAndhra PradeshRock-cut cave shrinesIn which of the above...
Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?
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 P...
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?
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 corr...
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?
The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?1. Konkani2. Manipuri3. Nepali4. MaithiliSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following pairs:PartyIts Leader1. Bharatiya Jana SanghDr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee2. Socialist PartyC. Rajagopalachari3. Congress for DemocracyJagjivan Ram4. Swatantra PartyAcharya Narendra DevHow many of the above pairs are correctly mat...
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 ...
Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?
What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs.3. Principal Military Advisor to Defen...
Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:
The longest border between any two countries in the world is between :
Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.3. Thi...
Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over ?
Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ?
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 Affai...
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 ?
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 or declining population ?
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 eit...
Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' :1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats f...
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :
Consider the following statements :1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not to be so in another State.Which of the...
Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct?1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of th...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.Which one of the following is cor...
With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements:1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can ...
Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who traveled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:
Consider the following pairs:CountryReason for being in the news1. ArgentinaWorst economic crisis2. SudanWar between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces3. TurkeyRescinded its membership of NATOHow many of the above pairs are correctly ...
Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?1. Brigadier - Air Commodore - Commodore2. Major General - Air Vice Marshal - Vice Admiral3. Major - Squadron Leader - Lieutena...
With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:1. He/She shall not preside while a resolution for his/her removal from office is under consideration.2. He/She shall not have the right to speak while such a resolutio...
With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.Which ...
Consider the following statements regarding the ancient Sudarshan Lake in Gujarat:1. It was originally constructed during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.2. It was repaired by the Shaka ruler Rudradaman.3. It was again repaired during the reign of t...
Consider the following statements regarding the Vesara style of temple architecture:1. It is a hybrid style that combines features of both Nagara and Dravida styles.2. The Chalukyas of Badami are credited with the development of this architectural st...
Consider the following statements regarding the Great Indian Bustard:1. It is a bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent.2. Its largest population is currently found in the state of Gujarat.3. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List...
Which of the following states of India share an international land border with Myanmar?1. Arunachal Pradesh2. Nagaland3. Manipur4. Mizoram5. TripuraSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following countries physically border the Red Sea?1. Saudi Arabia2. Yemen3. Ethiopia4. EgyptSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following are typically included in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?1. Reinvested earnings of foreign companies in India2. Equity capital of foreign investors3. Foreign currency non-resident (FCNR) depositsSelect the correct answer using...
The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003 aims to:1. Eliminate revenue deficit completely.2. Bring down the fiscal deficit to a manageable limit.3. Provide flexibility to the Reserve Bank of India for inflation management.Selec...
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA):1. It guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their 2nd or 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.2. These services are provided free o...
If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then:
With reference to the ancient cultural history of India, the term 'Pramana' refers to:
Consider the following ocean floor relief features:1. Continental Shelf2. Continental Slope3. Continental Rise4. Abyssal PlainArrange the above features in the correct sequence from the coast towards the open ocean:
If the inflation in the Indian economy is too high, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is most likely to take which of the following actions?
Arrange the following historical events of the Indian freedom struggle in chronological order:1. Arrival of Simon Commission2. Dandi March3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact4. Poona PactSelect the correct answer using the code given below: