MAGAZINE TEST – 13

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 1. Consider the following statements with reference to (b) These are non-justifiable in their nature, that is
Attorney General of India: these are not legally enforceable by the courts for
1. He is appointed by the President. their violation.
2. He must possess the qualifications prescribed for (c) The courts cannot declare a law violative of any
a judge of the Supreme Court of India. of the directive principles as unconstitutional.
3. The salary is fixed by the Parliament. (d) These aim to establish political democracy in the
4. In the performance of his duties, he has the right country.
of audience in the Supreme Court of India only.
6. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The proclamation of emergency must be approved
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
by both the houses of Parliament within 15 days
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 3 and 4 only from the date of its issue.
2. Consider the following statements with reference to 2. In case of a proclamation imposing President rule
Chief Justice of India: has been approved, it continues for 6 months.
1. The President can appoint a judge of the Supreme Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Court as an acting Chief Justice of India. (a) 1 only
2. The judge of the Supreme Court can resign from (b) 2 only
office by writing to the Chief Justice of India. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. Fathima Beevi was the only female Chief Justice (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 7. Among the various pardoning powers of the President
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only of India, what does Remission mean?
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) It removes both the sentence and the conviction
and completely absolves the convict from all
3. Consider the following statements with reference to sentences.
High Court of India: (b) It denotes the substitution of one form of
1. The maximum number of Judges in a High Court punishment for a lighter form.
is specified in the Constitution of India. (c) It implies reducing the period of sentence without
2. The High Court has jurisdiction to punish for its changing its character.
contempt.
(d) It implies a stay of the execution of a sentence
3. The High Court has also jurisdiction to tender (especially that of death) for a temporary period.
advice on a legal question referred to it by the
President of India. 8. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. Parliament meets for three sessions in a year as
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only provided by the Constitution.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 only 2. The First session is the Budget Session that starts
towards the end of January.
4. Habeas Corpus refers to:
3. The second session is the Monsoon Session which
(a) To have the body of (b) We command is the longest and begins in June.
(c) To forbid (d) To be certified 4. The third session is Winter Session, held from
5. Which of the following statements is not correct November to December.
regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy? Which of the statements given above are not correct?
(a) These are contained in the part IV of the Indian (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 4 only
Constitution. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 3 only

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 9. With reference to Prorogation, consider the following 13. With reference to Delimitation Commission, consider
statements: the following statements:
1. It is the end of a session. 1. It is appointed by the Parliament and works in
2. The time between the prorogation and reassembly collaboration with the Election Commission of
is called Recess. India.
3. It is the dissolution of the house in case of Lok 2. It has the function to identify seats reserved for
Sabha. SC/ST, wherever their population is relatively
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? large.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only 3. It has been set up for five times till date.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
10. Which of the following statements is/are correct with
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
reference to Parliamentary Committees?
1. These are of two kinds-Standing Committees and 14. Which of the statements given above is/are correct with
Ad Hoc Committees. reference to the Human Development Index?
2. Standing Committees are of permanent nature 1. It is released annually by the United Nations
and are constituted every year or periodically. Development Program.
3. Ad Hoc Committees are task specific committees 2. India, Thailand, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri
i.e. after completion of task, these cease to exist. Lanka are countries among ‘medium
Select the correct answer using the code given below: development’.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only 3. The Planetary Pressure adjusted Human
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only Development Index was introduced in 2019
which is based on the country’s per capita carbon
11. Consider the following statements with reference to dioxide emissions and material footprint.
Wi-Fi:
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. It is a networking technology that uses sound
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 3 only
waves to allow high speed data transfer over short
distances. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
2. It can be used to connect computers in a home. 15. The Yuelu Proclamation, is related to the affairs of:
3. Wi-Fi allows Local Area Network to operate (a) United Nations Development Programme
without cables and wiring.
(b) UNESCO
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(c) International Monetary Fund
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) World Bank
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
16. Which of the following languages are recognized by
12. Consider the following statements:
the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?
1. Through an amendment to the Representation of
1. Hindi 2. Gujarati
the People Act 1950, voting rights were introduced
for NRIs in 2011. 3. Maithili 4. Santhali

2. NRIs can vote through Electronically Transmitted 5. Dogri

Postal Ballot System in any of their constituencies Select the correct answer using the code given below:
in India. (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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 17. Consider the following statements with reference to 2. It is an advisory body to the Central Government
Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment: on matters concerning the working of the Waqf
1. It is the national rating system of India for any Boards.
completed building construction. 3. The members of the Council are appointed by the
2. It is conceived by The Energy and Resources Government of India.
Institute and developed with the Ministry of Which of the statements given above are correct?
Housing and Urban Affairs. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
3. It is recognised as India’s own green building (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
rating system in India’s Intended Nationally
Determined Contributions (INDC). 22. The exchange rate of a currency depends upon which
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? of the following factors?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. Forex Reserves with RBI
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Inflation
3. Political stability
18. Which of the following diseases come under the
category of Non-Communicable Disease? 4. Future potential
1. Asthma 2. Diabetes 5. External debt levels
3. Parkinson’s disease 4. Malaria Select the correct answer using the code given below:
5. Yellow fever (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 4 and 5 only
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 3, 4 and 5 only 23. Which of the following fall under the category of
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only (d) 2, 3 and 5 only Revenue Expenditure?
19. Which of the following statements are correct regarding 1. Salaries 2. Subsidies
the climatic conditions for growing Tobacco? 3. Import duty 4. Repayment of loan
1. The temperature requirements should be between 5. Repairing an existing asset
15-20 degree celsius. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2. It is grown well in loamy to sandy loamy soil. (a) 1, 4 and 5 only (b) 3, 4 and 5 only
3. Tobacco plants are not affected by the high (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 3 and 5 only
salinity.
4. The rainfall requirements should be more than 24. The basin of the Mahanadi river extends to:
100 cms. 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 3. Maharashtra 4. Jharkhand
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only 5. Madhya Pradesh
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 3 and 4 only Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
20. Which of the following National Highways is part of
the Bharatmala Pariyojna project? (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(a) Chennai-Krishnagiri-Salem National Highway 25. Consider the following with reference to the location
(b) Porbandar-Silchar National Highway of Goa:
(c) Delhi-Chennai National Highway 1. Maharashtra to the north and east.
(d) Srinagar-Kanyakumari National Highway 2. Karnataka to the south.
3. Arabian Sea to the west.
21. With reference to Central Waqf Council, consider the
following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is a constitutional body under the control of the (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Ministry of Minority Affairs. (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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 26. Consider the following statements with reference to Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Monetary Policy Committee: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
1. It has been instituted by the Central Government (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
of India under section 45ZB of the RBI Act.
2. Members of this committee are appointed for the 31. Which of the following are member states of Shanghai
period of four years and are not eligible for Cooperation Council?
reappointment. 1. Afghanistan 2. Russia
3. The RBI governor chairs the committee and 3. India 4. Iran
enjoys veto power. 5. Pakistan
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 5 only (d) 2, 3 and 5 only

27. With reference to Municipal Bonds, which of the 32. Which of the following are the member states of
following statements is/are correct? ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus?
1. These are issued by local governments or their 1. Russia 2. New Zealand
agencies. 3. China 4. India
2. These were first issued in India in 2015 to raise 5. Australia
money from individuals or institutions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
3. These are mostly exempt from federal taxes and (a) 2, 3 and 5 only (b) 1, 4 and 5 only
from most state and local taxes.
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 33. Consider the following statements with reference to
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(SAARC):
28. Consider the following statements: 1. SAARC summits are usually held biennially and
1. A claim to any debt other than a debt secured by hosted by member states in alphabetical order.
mortgage of immovable property is called 2. Decisions of SAARC at all levels are taken on
Actionable claim. the basis of unanimity.
2. Lottery, Gambling and Betting are actionable 3. It comprises Thailand, Afghanistan and India.
claims under Schedule III of CGST Act. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
34. Consider the following statements with reference to
29. Ethereum and Ripple are examples of: Gulf Cooperation Council:
(a) Malware (b) Diseases 1. It is a political and economic alliance of six
(c) Antivirus (d) Cryptocurrency countries in the Arabian peninsula.
2. All members of this council are monarchies.
30. Consider the following statements with reference to Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. It is the largest intergovernmental organization
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
followed by the UN.
2. India is not a member of this organization. 35. The joint military exercise named the Mt. Everest
3. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests Friendship Exercise is held between:
of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting (a) India and Nepal (b) India and China
international peace. (c) India and Bangladesh (d) China and Nepal
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 36. Consider the following statements with reference to 41. Consider the following statements with reference to
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI): Asteroids:
1. It is published by Greenwatch, the New Climate 1. These are also known as minor planets and are
Institute and Climate Action Network. made up of metals and rocks.
2. It is an annual Index and published since 2005. 2. They orbit the Moon and have shorter and
3. China and Bangladesh outperformed India in the elliptical orbits.
2021 CCPI Index. 3. Asteroids that actually cross Earth’s orbital path
4. CCPI looks only at two categories i.e. Greenhouse are known as Earth-crossers.
emissions and climate policy to rank countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 only
37. The United Nations Environment Programme is (d) 1, 2 and 3
headquartered at:
42. With reference to Beresheet 2 project, which of the
(a) Nairobi, Kenya
following statements is/are correct?
(b) The Hague, Netherlands
1. It is launched by Israel which aims at landing an
(c) Geneva, Switzerland unmanned craft on the moon in 2024.
(d) New York, USA 2. It is a private mission to the moon by Israeli non-
38. Which of the following union territories has been profit SpaceIL organization.
recently declared as an Organic Agricultural Area under Select the correct answer using the code given below:
the Participatory Guarantee System of India? (a) 1 only
(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (b) 2 only
(b) Pondicherry (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Ladakh (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Lakshadweep
43. Consider the following statements with reference to
39. Consider the following statements: Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS):
1. Ashtanga Samhita deals with medicine knowledge. 1. IRNSS is an independent regional navigation
2. Sushrutaa Samhita deals with surgical knowledge. satellite system developed by the DRDO.
3. Ashwini Kumaras, known as Dev Vaidya, were 2. It consists of a constellation of eight satellites i.e.
the chief surgeons. four satellites in geostationary orbit and four in
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? geosynchronous orbits.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only 3. It covers the entire India and 1500 km from its
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only border.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
40. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
(a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
List I List II
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 only
1. Artemis Mission United States
2. Apollo Programme Russia 44. CMS-01, sometimes seen in news, is a:
3. Hayabusa 2 China (a) Type of cryptocurrency
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (b) Type of malware
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Type of communication satellite
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 only (d) Type of Earth observation satellite
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 45. With reference to Theravada Buddhism, which of the 2. He started a weekly newspaper named India
following statements are correct? printed in red paper.
1. It believes that it has remained closest to the 3. Kannan Pattu and Panchali sapatham were his
original teachings of the Buddha. important works.
2. It emphasises attaining self-liberation through Which of the statements given above are correct?
one’s own efforts. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3
3. The term Arhat has been used in this school of (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
Buddhism.
50. Mooknayak, a fortnightly newspaper, is related to
4. Meditation is one of the main tools of this school
which of the following leaders?
of Buddhism.
(a) B R Ambedkar (b) Lala Lajpat Rai
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (d) Bhagat Singh
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 2 only 51. Consider the following statements with reference to the
findings of National Family Health Survey-5
46. N501Y, sometimes seen in news, is a: (NFHS‑5):
(a) Mutant Coronavirus 1. Better access to fuel, drinking water and sanitation
(b) First satellite related to space reforms have contributed to the decreasing levels of child
(c) Malarial parasite malnutrition.
(d) None of the above 2. Karnataka witnessed the largest increase in
spousal violence.
47. Which of the following martial arts are correctly 3. The number of women using the internet in rural
matched? India has increased.
Martial Art States
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Gatka Punjab (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
2. Kalaripayattu Kerala (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Thang ta Mizoram
52. Which of the following organs are affected by Diabetes?
4. Mardani Khel Odisha 1. Heart 2. Kidney
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 3. Blood Vessels 4. Eyes
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only 5. Nervous system
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code given below:
48. Which of the following are the sites of Indus Valley (a) 1, 4 and 5 only (b) 3, 4 and 5 only
Civilization? (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. Masudpur 2. Alamgirpur
53. With reference to Aadi Mahotsav, which of the
3. Rangpur 4. Khanak following statements is/are not correct?
5. Lohari Ragho 1. It is a tribal festival in the northeast.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 2. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only Affairs and Tribal Cooperative Marketing
(c) 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Development Federation of India.
3. It is an attempt to familiarise the people with the
49. Consider the following statements with reference to rich and diverse craft, culture of the tribal
Subramania Bharati: communities of the northeast region.
1. He was an outstanding Indian writer of the Select the correct answer using the code given below:
nationalist period and was regarded as the Father (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
of Tamil style.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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 54. Mount Kilauea, sometimes seen in news, is located in: 60. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) Alaska (b) Hawaii (a) Article 21 can be suspended by the President
(c) Bahamas (d) Maldives during National Emergency on grounds of war
and external aggression.
55. Chillai Khurd, refers to: (b) The 42nd amendment act of 1976, has enabled the
(a) A 40-day intense winter period starts in Kashmir President to limit the operation of National
valley with sub-zero night temperatures across emergency to a specific part of India.
the region. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(b) A 10-day winter period starts in Kashmir valley (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
occurs in February.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) A 20-day long period which starts from January
31 to February 19. 61. The transfer of judges from one High Court to another
(d) A 5-day winter period starts in mid January. High Court may be made by:
(a) President of India after consultation with the Chief
56. A bilateral maritime exercise Samudra Shakti is held Justice of India.
between:
(b) Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.
(a) India and Indonesia
(c) Governor of the concerned state in consultation
(b) India and Vietnam with the Chief Justice of India.
(c) India and Thailand (d) President of India in consultation with the Chief
(d) Thailand and Vietnam Justice of that High Court.
57. Which of the following comes under the endangered 62. With reference to National Human Rights Commission,
category, according to the IUCN Red list? consider the following statements:
(a) Malayan Giant squirrel 1. It was formed in 1993.
(b) Peacock Softshell turtle 2. It is a statutory body.
(c) Elephant 3. The members of this commission are eligible for
(d) Himalayan Serow re-appointment.
4. The salaries, allowances and other service
58. Consider the following statements:
conditions of the members are determined by the
1. The State can spend the public money collected Central government.
by way of tax for the promotion and maintenance
Which of the statements given above are correct?
of any particular religion.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. States can levy any fee for administration of
religious institutions. (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 63. In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only of India hold that the Preamble is the part of the Indian
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Constitution?
(a) Golak Nath case
59. Which of the following terms are not mentioned
(b) Waman Rao case
explicitly in the Constitution?
(c) Keshavnanda Bharati case
1. Judicial Review
(d) S.R. Bommai case
2. No Confidence motion
3. Untouchability 64. Global Hunger Index Report is published by:
4. Minority (a) Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe
5. Budget (b) World Health Organization
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (c) United Nations Educational, Scientific and
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only Cultural Organization
(c) 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 3 and 5 only (d) Food and Agriculture Organization
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 65. DDCC-1 is a type of: 69. Muruj-al-Dhahab is a work of:
(a) Maize (b) Cotton (a) Al-Beruni (b) Al-Masudi
(c) Brinjal (d) Jute (c) Ibn Batuta (d) Abdur Razzak

66. Consider the following statements with reference to 70. Consider the following features of Hoysala temples:
Commission for Air Quality Management in National 1. They were constructed in the Vesara style of
Capital Region and adjoining areas: temple architecture.
1. The commission will be a statutory authority. 2. The temples have a star shaped base with the main
2. In matters of air pollution and air quality structure standing on a raised platform.
management, the Commission will supersede 3. Kesava temple is one of the examples of Hoysala
bodies such as the CPCB and the state pollution style of architecture.
boards of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Pradesh.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
3. The Chairperson and members of committee will
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
serve for a term of 5 years or upto age of 65
whichever is earlier. 71. Consider the following statements with reference to Sir
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Syed Ahmed Khan:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only 1. The Faraizi movement was founded by Sir Syed
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ahmed Khan.
2. He established the Madrasatul Uloom in Aligarh.
67. Consider the following statements with reference to
Coloured Cotton, which India is ready to release for 3. He was one of the founding member of All India
commercial farming: Muslim League.

1. Scientists believe that it was used in Indus Valley Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Civilization. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 only
2. Its use was also mentioned in ancient scripture (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 2 only
Vriksha Ayurveda.
72. Which of the following are Geo-engineering techniques?
3. 16301 DC is one of its varieties.
1. Seed the sea with iron
4. Coloured cotton has advantage over white cotton
2. Build fake trees
in reducing the environmental impact and
production coat of cotton. 3. Shoot mirrors into space
Which of the statements given above are correct? 4. Copy a volcano
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 4 only Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
68. Consider the following statements with reference to
Dark Matter: 73. Which of the following are the member states of
1. Unlike normal matter, dark matter does not Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
interact with the electromagnetic force. (RCEP)?
2. It is a force which holds together galaxies. 1. Australia 2. Brunei
3. Dark energy helps in rapid and constant expansion 3. Thailand 4. India
of the universe. 5. USA
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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 74. Battle of Talikota was fought between: 78. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
(a) Humayun and Sher Shah Suri Change (MoEFCC) has launched a project named as
(b) Vijayanagara Empire and Deccan Sultanates Immunocontraceptives for Wildlife Population
Management for undertaking population management
(c) Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi
of wild animals. Which of the following animals are
(d) Pallavas and Chalukyas included in this project?
75. Consider the following statements with reference to 1. Nilgai 2. Elephant
Eco-Sensitive Zones: 3. Fox 4. Wild boar
1. These are the areas notified by the Ministry of 5. Lion
Environment, Forests and Climate Change within Select the correct answer using the code given below:
5 kms around Protected Areas, National Parks (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 3, 4 and 5 only
and Wildlife Sanctuaries. (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. Felling of trees, establishment of hotels and
resorts, commercial use of natural water are 79. Which of the following are correctly matched?
completely prohibited in Eco-Sensitive Zones. List I List II
3. They act as transition zones from areas of high 1. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary Uttar Pradesh
protection to areas involving lesser protection. 2. Tal Chhapar Sanctuary Rajasthan
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. Velavadar National Park Gujarat
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
80. With reference to Cheetah, consider the following
76. With reference to Shola Vegetation, consider the statements:
following statements: 1. It is the fastest land animal.
1. These are tropical mountain forests found in the 2. Globally, Cheetah are classified as threatened in
Western Ghats. the IUCN Red list.
2. These consist of dwarf trees growing 25-30 feet. 3. Small population of Cheetah is found in India.
3. These forests store large quantities of water on 4. They are regulated by the Convention for
the mountain ranges thus serving as huge water International Trade in Endangered Species of
harvesting structures. Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) as Appendix I
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? species.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above are correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only
77. Which of the following statements is/are correct with
reference to Charru Mussel? 81. With reference to Financial Action Task Force (FATF),
1. These are invasive species native to South which of the following statements is/are correct?
American coasts, spreading quickly in the 1. It is a non profit organisation.
backwaters of Kerala. 2. Recently it released a global report on the illegal
2. These resemble the green and brown mussels that wildlife trade.
are found in Indian coastal areas. 3. India was one of the founding members of FATF.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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(a) World Health Organization under the influence of sunlight and heat.
(b) Greenpeace Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(c) United Nations Environment Programme (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) Central Pollution Control Board (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

83. Which of the following diseases or infections are 88. Which of the following has the highest Albedo?
zoonotic in nature? (a) Fresh Asphalt (b) Desert Sand
1. Rabies 2. West Nile virus (c) Ocean Ice (d) Bare Soil
3. Zika Virus 4. Anthrax
89. With reference to Eutrophication, consider the
Select the correct answer using the code given below: following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only 1. It is a process by which a body of water acquires
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 a high concentration of nutrients especially
sulfates and phosphates.
84. Which of the following acids is responsible for new
2. It is a natural and slow aging process for a water
aerosol particle formation in the Arctic which is
body.
responsible for Arctic Amplification or Arctic Warming?
3. It results in the ozone depletion of the water body.
(a) Iodic acid (b) Sulphuric acid
Which of the following statements are correct?
(c) Chloric acid (d) Nitric acid
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
85. Consider the following statements with reference to (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Thunderstorms:
90. Cryosphere refers to:
1. These form when warm, moist rises into cold air.
(a) Portions of Earth’s surface where water is in solid
2. These are most likely to occur in the tropics than
form.
the higher latitudes.
(b) New atmospheric layer found recently.
3. The storms transport heat from the surface to
higher levels of the atmosphere, where global (c) Hottest region of the earth.
wind patterns sweep it toward higher latitudes. (d) Region till where the magnetic field of earth lies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
91. At the Crossroad report, sometimes seen in news, is
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only released by:
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) World Health Organization
86. Which of the following are the sources of atmospheric (b) Amnesty International
Aerosols? (c) Centre for Science Environment
1. Sulfate 2. Sea Salt (d) Green Cross International
3. Nitrate 4. Volcanoes
92. Which of the following are the possible measures that
5. Black carbon can be taken in restoring the degraded land?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Narrow strip planting
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 3, 4 and 5 only 2. Aero-seeding
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 3. Introduction of new species
87. Consider the following statements: 4. Livestock management
1. The ground level ozone is highly reactive and can 5. Urban sprawl
have adverse effects on health. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2. Ozone is formed by photochemical reactions (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
between oxides of nitrogen (NOx), other volatile (c) 1, 4 and 5 only (d) 3, 4 and 5 only

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 93. Peace Forest Initiative, sometimes seen in news, is Which of the following refers to the above statements?
related to the affairs of: (a) Cumulonimbus clouds
(a) United Nations Convention to Combat (b) Altocumulus clouds
Desertification (c) Cirrocumulus clouds
(b) International Panel on Climate Change (d) Pyro-cumulonimbus clouds
(c) International Union for Conservation of Nature
97. Which of the following statements is/are correct with
(d) United Nations Environment Programme
reference to Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)?
94. With reference to Extratropical cyclones, consider the 1. It is also known as Indian Nino in which western
following statements: Indian ocean becomes alternatively warmer and
colder than the eastern part of the Indian ocean.
1. These are also termed as Temperate cyclones and
originate in temperate zones and high latitude 2. A positive IOD can bring good rains to India
regions. despite an El Nino year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2. They usually form between 20 degree to 60 degree
latitude from the equator. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. These are capable of producing anything from (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
cloudiness and mild showers to thunderstorms. 98. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct? 1. Forests were transferred to the State list from the
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only Union list through the 42 nd Constitutional
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Amendment Act.
2. Water is a subject under Concurrent list.
95. Which of the following statements are correct with 3. Wildfires occur in every continent except
reference to Marine Heat waves? Antarctica.
1. These occur in summers only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. These can occur in both equatorial regions and (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
higher latitudes. (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only
3. The most common driver of this heatwave are
ocean currents. 99. Tso Kar Wetland Complex is located in:
4. El Nino has an effect on marine heatwaves. (a) Mizoram (b) Sikkim
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Ladakh
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only 100. Kushiyara is a transboundary river between:
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 3 and 4 only (a) India and Nepal
96. These are also known as fire clouds, these are associated (b) India and Bangladesh
with fire or volcanic eruptions that may produce dry (c) India and Myanmar
lightning (lightning without rain). (d) India and Bhutan

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