May 2022

(Part-I)
Current
Affairs
MCQ
(Consolidation)

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1. With reference to Vertical farming, consider the following 6. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding
statements: Mars?
1. Gilbert Ellis Bailey coined the term vertical farming. 1. Distinct seasons do not exist on Mars.
2. Vertical farming involve growing crops in vertical, 2. Mars takes almost the same time as earth to complete
stacked layers without putting too much impact on one rotation.
land and water resources. 3. As of now, Mars has no magnetic field.
3. Aeroponics and hydroponics are some examples of Select the correct answers using the code given below:
vertical farming.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Choose the correct option from the given code given below.
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 7. With reference to Section 144 CrPC, consider the following
statements:
2. Article 243 (H) of the Indian Constitution entitles the 1. It empowers the magistrate of any state to pass an
Panchayats with which of the provisions? order prohibiting the gathering of three or more people
1. Budgetary allocation from State Revenue. in a specified area.
2. Share of revenue of certain taxes. 2. State government can choose to extend the validity for
3. Collection and retention of the revenue it raises. two more months with the maximum validity
Select the correct answer using the code given below: extendable to one year.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Anti
Defection Law? 8. Consider the following statements regarding the Registrar
1. The MP or MLA has to follow the party’s direction General of India:
blindly and has no freedom to vote in their judgement. 1. Both the Census of India and Linguistic Survey of India
2. With the 91st amendment in the India Constitution, are arranged and conducted by the Registrar General
the anti-defection law recognized both the split as well of India.
as the merger in a legislature party. 2. The position of Registrar can be held by any civil
3. The law defines a timeframe for six to twelve months servant.
for the action of the House Chairperson or Speaker in Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
the anti-defection cases.
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements:
9. Recently a political agreement was reached on the Digital
1. The entry 66 of the Union List of Indian Constituiton
Services Act (DSA), 2022. It is an initiative of-
gives the Central Government substantial authority
(a) European Union
over higher education in India.
2. As per the UGC Regulations, 2018, it is mostly the state (b) ASEAN
governments that appoint the Vice Chancellor of a state (c) World Trade Organization (WTO)
university. (d) G20
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
10. With reference to Computer Emergency Response Team
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(CERT-In), consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is an organization of the Ministry of Home Affairs
with the objective of securing Indian cyberspace.
5. With reference to Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019,
consider the following statements: 2. It is empowered under the Information Technology Act
1. It aims to give citizenship to migrants belonging to all to collect, analyze and disseminate information on
minorities communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh cyber security incidents.
or Pakistan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
2. The CAA does not apply to Indian citizens. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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11. Consider the following statements with reference to the 17. World Press Freedom Index has been recently in the news.
Sloth Bears: It is released by which of the following institutions?
1. They are protected as Critically Endangered species on (a) Amnesty International
the IUCN Red List.
(b) British Broadcasting Corporation
2. They are found in India, and they do not hibernate.
(c) Reporters Sans Frontiers
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) World Justice Project
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 18. With respect to the Air Independent Propulsion Technology
(AIP), consider the following statements:
12. Consider the following statements:
1. It is a technology for conventional non-nuclear
1. As per Elephant Census (2017), Karnataka, Assam and
Kerala are the top 3 three states of India in terms of submarines.
having the highest number of elephants. 2. It allows a conventional submarine to remain
2. Both the Asian elephant as well as the African Bush submerged for much longer than ordinary diesel-
elephant are listed as endangered in the IUCN Red List. electric submarines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. Installing AIP decreases the length and weight of the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only boats.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
13. Atal New India Challenge is a flagship program of which of
the following? (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Ministry of Science and Technology
19. Anang Tal Lake is situated in which state?
(b) NITI Aayog
(a) Amritsar (b) Imphal
(c) Ministry of Education
(c) Delhi (d) Jaipur
(d) Indian Space Research Organization
20. Consider the following statements:
14. Consider the following statements:
1. Transnistria declared independence like Moldova did
1. Electrical conductivity of semiconductors lies between
a conductor and an insulator. soon after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
2. Silicon, germanium, gallium arsenide are examples of 2. Transnistria was a part of Ukraine until recently.
semiconductors. 3. Moldova is not a member of the European Union &
Which of the above statements are correct? North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Choose the correct option from the given code given below.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
15. With reference to National Curriculum Framework, consider
the following statements:
21. State of the World’s Forests report has been recently in the
1. It is being devised on the basis of the new National
news. It is released by which of the following institutions?
Education Policy (NEP), 2020.
(a) Food and Agriculture Organization
2. The development of the NCF is being guided by the
National Steering Committee (NSC), chaired by the (b) Greenpeace International
Minister of Education. (c) Global Wildlife Conservation
3. National Curriculum Framework for Adult Education (d) Rainforest Foundation Norway
(NCFAE) is a part of the new curriculum.
Choose the correct option from the given code given below. 22. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. Shigellosis is a bacterial infection.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. There are no vaccines available for shigellosis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
16. Consider the following statements regarding the teachings
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
of Basaveshwara:
1. His principles of Arivu, Achara, and Anubhava advocate (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
a holistic approach to union with the divine.
23. Green Strategic Partnership was recently in the news. It is
2. Kayaka is a socio-economic principle given by
Basaveshwara according to which there must be an signed between which of the following countries?
equal income for equal work. (a) European Union
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Russia and China
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) India and Bhutan
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) India and Denmark
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24. Regarding Registrar General of India, consider the following 29. Consider the following statements with reference to the
statements: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana:
1. It was founded by the Government of India under the 1. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal
erstwhile Planning Commission. Ministry.
2. It arranges, conducts, and analyses the results of the 2. Its beneficiaries are the people covered under the
demographic surveys of India including the Census of National Food Security Act 2013.
India and Linguistic Survey of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 30. Consider the following statements with reference to the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Purchasing Managers Index:
1. It is an index of the prevailing direction of economic
25. Which of the following countries shares a land boundary trends in the manufacturing and service sectors.
with Norway? 2. It is compiled by IHS Markit.
1. Denmark Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. Sweden (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. Finland (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Iceland
5. Russia 31. Consider the following statements regarding PM Mega
Select the correct answer using the code given below: Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks
Scheme:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 2, 4 and 5
1. A park will be developed by a Special Purpose Vehicle
(c) 2, 3 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 5
which will be wholly owned by the Central Government.
26. Global Report on Food Crises report has been recently in 2. The Centre will provide development capital support
the news. It is released by which of the following for each greenfield and brownfield MITRA park.
institutions? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) UNESCO (a) 1 only
(b) Akshaya Patra Foundation (b) 2 only
(c) Global Network Against Food Crises (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) G20 countries (d) Neither 1 nor 2
27. With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee, consider
32. Which of the following is/are correct regarding Coir
the following statements:
Geotextile?
1. The Governor of RBI is ex-officio Chairman of the
1. It is naturally resistant to rot, molds and moisture.
committee.
2. It is a permeable and natural fabric but not highly
2. It was established on the recommendation of the Usha
durable.
Thorat Commitee.
3. It is totally biodegradable.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only Select the correct answers using the code given below:
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 33. DaVinci Plus and Veritas have been recently in the news. It
is related to which of the following?
28. Consider the following statements with reference to
abortion laws in India: (a) New Map Mapping Exercise of the World
1. Abortion is a criminal offence under Section 312 of (b) NASA’s probe to Venus
Indian Penal Code, 1860. (c) New Found Archaeological Sites in Italy
2. Through the amendment made to the Medical (d) Active Volcano in the Mediterranean Sea
Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 in 2021, the ceiling
for abortion has been raised to 20 weeks of pregnancy. 34. The area known as ‘West Bank’ sometimes appears in the
3. In the case of fetal disability, there is no limit to the news in the context of the events related to
timeline for abortion. (a) Central Asia
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) West Asia
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) South-East Asia
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Middle East
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35. Who is the winner of the World Food Prize 2022? 3. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA)
(a) Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh and the World Food Price Index are the flagship
(b) Akshaya Patra Foundation publications of the FAO.
(c) International Food Policy Research Institute Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
36. Consider the following statements regarding Jute:
1. India is the largest producer of jute followed by 41. With reference to State of the World’s Forests 2022,
Bangladesh and China. consider the following statements:
2. The production of jute is mainly concentrated in 1. It was released by the United Nations Environment
western India. Programme (UNEP).
3. Well drained alluvial soil is ideal for growing jute. 2. The report is published bi-annually and is widely
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? regarded as one of the most important stock takes on
forest ecosystems.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
37. Consider the following statements regarding Corticosteroid: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Corticosteroids are usually used by bodybuilders.
2. They control the body’s stress response, metabolism, 42. Consider the following statements:
and inflammation. 1. The Declaration for the Future of the Internet is an
3. Corticosteroids are lab-made molecules that mimic the initiative of the G20 countries.
action of the hormone called cortisol. 2. The Declaration for the Future of the Internet is not a
Choose the correct option from the given code given below. legally binding declaration.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
38. Consider the following statements regarding Anubhava
Mantapa: 43. With respect to the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro
1. It was a common forum for all to discuss religious and food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, consider
spiritual principles along with personal problems. the following statements:
2. All the discussions in the Anubhava Mantapa were 1. The expenditure would be shared in a 60:40 ratio
written in the form of Vachanas in Sanskrit language. between the State and Central Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. An initial funding of Rs. 40,000- per Self Help Group
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (SHG) member would be provided for working capital
and purchase of small tools.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
39. With reference to ‘Office of Profit’, consider the following (a) 1 only
statements: (b) 2 only
1. The Constitution clearly defines what constitutes an (c) Both 1 and 2
office of profit.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Under Article 191 (1) of the Constitution, an MLA (or
an MLC) is barred from holding any office of profit 44. Which of the following is/are applications of Plant Tissue
under the central or state government. Culture?
3. The office of profit law simply seeks to enforce a basic 1. It is used to study the respiration of plants.
feature of the Constitution. 2. It is used in the production of somaclonal variations.
Choose the correct option from the given code given below. 3. Embryo rescue
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 4. Production of haploids (cells with a single set of
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 chromosomes)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
40. Consider the following statements regarding FAO (Food and
Agriculture Organization): (a) 1 and 3 only
1. FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
2. It is one of the UN food aid organisations based in (c) 2 and 4 only
Geneva, Switzerland. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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45. With reference to National Family Health Survey (NFHS), 51. Regarding Atal Pension Yojana (APY), consider the following
consider the following statements: statements:
1. The main objective of successive rounds of the NFHS 1. It is an initiative to provide financial security for the
has been to provide reliable and comparable data people in the organised as well as unorganised sectors.
relating to health and family welfare.
2. It is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and
2. Compared with NFHS-4, the prevalence of overweight
Development Authority (PFRDA).
or obesity has decreased in most States/UTs in NFHS-5.
3. There are only ten states in India which are above 3. This scheme is eligible for the age group of 18–50 years.
replacement level of fertility of 2.1. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose the correct option from the given code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
52. With reference to Fundamental rights enshrined in the
46. What are the favorable conditions for the formation of the constitution, consider the following statements:
Tropical Cyclone? 1. They are not sacrosanct or permanent and the
1. Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C. Parliament can curtail or repeal them but only by a
2. Absence of the Coriolis force. constitutional amendment act.
3. Small variations in the vertical wind speed.
2. The rights are non-justiciable and allow persons to
Select the correct answer using the code given below: move the courts for their enforcement, if and when
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only they are violated.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
47. With reference to Monkey pox, consider the following (A) 1 only (b) 2 only
statements: (C) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Monkey pox is a viral zoonotic disease.
2. It causes lymphadenopathy. 53. The Battle of Haldighati was fought between:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Akbar and Hemu
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Maharana Paratap and Akbar
(d) Babur and Rana Sanga
48. Wet Bulb Temperature has been recently in the news. It is
related to which of the following?
54. Which of the following is/are correct regarding the W Boson
(a) Minimum Temperature for Formation of Ozone layer
particle?
(b) Lowest temperature at which air can be cooled by the
1. It is electrically neutral.
evaporation of water
2. Unlike the photons, it is quite massive.
(c) Temperature at which the Tungsten filament gets blown.
(d) Critical Temperature for sustenance of Corals. 3. It was first seen at the European Organisation for
Nuclear Research (CERN).
49. Consider the following statements: Select the correct answers using the code given below:
1. He played a key role in framing the Montagu-
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Chelmsford reforms.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. His ideologies were a middle path between the
Moderates and the Radicals.
55. Consider the following pairs:
3. The Hitavada was an English weekly newspaper started
Initiative Aim
by him.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct 1. Delhi Declaration 2019 Better access and stewardship
regarding Gopal Krishna Gokhale? over land.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 2. Bonn Challenge Efforts to fight against land
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 degradation and revive
native plant life to the
50. Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Morley- landscape.
Minto Reforms of 1909?
3. Great Green Wall To bring 150 million hectares
1. It increased the size of the legislative councils at the
of the world’s deforested
Centre and the provinces.
and degraded land into
2. No Indian was given membership to the Imperial
Legislative Council. restoration by 2020.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
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56. Consider the following statements regarding Open RAN 61. Consider the following pairs:
(Radio Access Network)? Power of Clemency Provision
1. Open-RAN is a technology that allows networks to be 1. Commutation : It implies a stay of the execution
built using subcomponents from a variety of vendors. of a sentence (especially that of
2. Its key concept is “opening” the protocols and death) for a temporary period
interfaces between the various subcomponents in the 2. Remission : It implies reducing the period
RAN. of sentence without changing
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? its character
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. Respite : It denotes awarding a lesser
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 sentence in place of one
originally
57. Consider the following statements: 4. Reprieve : It denotes the substitution
1. Ganga was declared as the ‘National River’ of India in ofone form of punishment for
2008. a lighter form
2. Ganga Action Plan was the first River Action Plan that Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
was taken up by the MoEFCC to improve the water (a) 1 only
quality. (b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (c) 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
62. Which of the following are the compulsory provisions of
58. With reference to AIM-PRIME Playbook, consider the the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?
following statements: 1. Providing reservation for backward classes.
1. The AIM-PRIME Playbook was launched by the Ministry 2. A minimum age of 21 years is required to run for
of Science and Technology. election to the Panchayati Raj institutions.
2. Its objective is to promote science-based, deep 3. Setting up a State Finance Commission in each State
technology ideas to market through training and every five years.
guidance. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
59. Consider the following pairs:
Gallantry Award Feature 63. With reference to Law commission of India, consider the
1. Param Vir Chakra It is the second-highest following statements:
gallantry award. 1. It is a statutory body constituted by the Government
2. Maha Vir Chakra It is India’s highest military of India.
award. 2. The first Law Commission was established by the
3. Vir Chakra It is the country's third- Charter Act of 1833 and was chaired by Lord Macaulay.
highest wartime gallantry 3. It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and
award. Justice.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? Choose the correct option from the given code given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (A) 1 only
(c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
60. With respect to the World Meteorological Organization
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(WMO), consider the following statements:
1. It originated from the International Meteorological 64. Consider the following statements:
Organization (IMO). 1. Rakhigarhi is the largest Harappan site in the Indian
2. India is not a member of WMO. subcontinent.
3. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. 2. The site of Rakhigarhi was excavated by R.E.M. Wheeler.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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65. Consider the following statements regarding the Association 71. With respect to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA): (PMFBY), consider the following statements:
1. It was established in 1998 in pursuance of the 1. The scheme is compulsory for loanee farmers availing
resolution passed by participants of the Symposium Crop Loan/Kisan Credit Card (KCC) account for notified
on Asian Elections. crops.
2. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a founding 2. The prescribed premium under the scheme is 2% for
member of AAEA. all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all rabi crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
66. Consider the following statements: 72. With reference to Cryptocurrency, consider the following
1. Part XIV of the Indian constitution deals with the statements:
Election Commission of India (ECI).
1. It is a form of currency that exists digitally or virtually
2. The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and uses cryptography to secure transactions.
and Election Commissioners.
2. Cryptocurrency is supported by a centralized peer-to-
3. The members of ECI have a fixed tenure of six years,
peer network called blockchain.
or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
73. With reference to indigenous mRNA vaccine candidate
67. With respect to the Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI),
consider the following statements: technology, consider the following statement:
1. It does not provide the investor with direct ownership 1. The technology uses both RNA and DNA to teach cells
of financial assets. how to make a protein that triggers an immune
response inside our bodies.
2. FPI is riskier than FDI (Foreign Direct Investment).
2. It functions by activating ACE-2 membrane protein.
Which of the statements given above is not correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
68. Recently, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) facility revealed (c) Both 1 and 2 only
the first image named Sagittarius A*. It is an image of -
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Black Hole
(b) Dwarf Planet 74. Consider the following statements regarding Rabindranath
(c) Newly Discovered planet Tagore:
(d) Distant Galaxy 1. He is also referred to as Biswakabi.
2. He gave the title of Mahatma to Mahatma Gandhi.
69. Consider the following statements:
3. Ghare-Baire, Manasi and Sonar Tori and some of his
1. Hypertension is a condition where systolic blood
literary works.
pressure level is equal to or greater than 90 mmHg.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. The southern states of India have a prevalence of
hypertension higher than the national average. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
75. With reference to Coalition for Disaster Resilient
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Infrastructure (CDRI), consider the following statements:
70. Consider the following statements regarding Neem Coated 1. The Prime Minister of India launched CDRI during his
Urea: speech at the COP-26
1. It contributes to the increase in yield of paddy, 2. It aims to promote the resilience of new and existing
sugarcane and maize. infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks in
2. It is mandatory for all the domestic producers to support of sustainable development.
produce 100% urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU). 3. The CDRI Secretariat is based in New York.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? Choose the correct option from the given code given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 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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76. Consider the following statements regarding Members of Choose the correct option from the given code given below.
Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS): (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
1. Nominated Members of both the Rajya Sabha and Lok (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the country
under the scheme. 80. With reference to Collegium system in India, consider the
2. Funds under MPLADS are non-lapsable. following statements:
3. MPLADS funds can be used to create both durable and 1. It is the system of appointment and transfer of judges
nondurable assets. that has evolved through judgments of the Supreme
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Court (SC), and not by an Act of Parliament.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only 2. The SC collegium is headed by the Chief Justice of India
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 and comprises five other senior most judges of the court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
77. With reference to Currency depreciation, consider the
(a) 1 only
following statements:
(b) 2 only
1. It is a rise in the value of a currency in a floating
exchange rate system. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Weaker rupee give a boost to India’s exports. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It poses risk of imported inflation.
81. Consider the following statements:
Choose the correct option from the given code given below. 1. The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around 2,500
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only BC, in the western part of South Asia.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 2. The ruins of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro were
unearthed in the 1920s.
78. Consider the following statements regarding the Standard
Model of Elementary Particle Physics: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A flaw with this model was that it totally omitted (a) 1 only
gravity. (b) 2 only
2. The last particle discovered under this model was the (c) Both 1 and 2
Higgs Boson particle. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 82. With reference to the BHARAT TAP Initiative, consider the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 following statements:
1. It is launched by the Ministry of rural development and
79. With reference to Andaman & Nicobar Island, consider the Panchayati raj.
following statements: 2. This initiative will lead to a renewed focus on water
1. The two groups are separated by the 10° N parallel, conservation efforts.
the Nicobar lying to the north of this latitude, and the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Andaman to the south.
(a) 1 only
2. Hindi and English are the only official languages of the
islands. (b) 2 only
3. Bengali is the dominant and most spoken language of (c) Both 1 and 2
the island. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answers
1. ( d) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b ) 6. ( b) 7. (d) 8. ( a) 9. (a) 10. (b )
11. (b ) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (c) 16. ( a) 17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (c)
21. ( a) 22. (c) 23. (d) 24. (b) 25. (c) 26. (c) 27. ( a) 28. (b) 29. (b) 30. (c)
31. (b ) 32. (c) 33. (b) 34. (b) 35. (d ) 36. ( b) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (b) 40. (c)
41. (b ) 42. ( b) 43. (b) 44. (d) 45. ( a) 46. ( a) 47. (c) 48. (b) 49. (c) 50. ( a)
51. (b ) 52. ( a) 53. (c) 54. (b) 55. ( a) 56. ( a) 57. (d) 58. (b) 59. (c) 60. ( a)
61. (d ) 62. (c) 63. (c) 64. (a) 65. (c) 66. (c) 67. (d) 68. (a) 69. (b) 70. (d )
71. (b ) 72. ( a) 73. (b) 74. (d) 75. (b ) 76. ( a) 77. (c) 78. (a) 79. (c) 80. ( a)
81. (c) 82. ( b)