INSTA REVISION PLAN 1.0 - 2021 DAY 9 12

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INSTA REVISION PLAN 1.0 - 2021 DAY 9 – 12

1. What is/are the reasons that can be

attributed to the frequent landslides and debris avalanches in Himalayan region? 1. Himalayas are tectonically stable. 2. They are mostly made up of

sedimentary rocks. 3. Steeper slopes Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only

2. Consider the following statements

regarding Himalayan Rivers 1. They are perennial in nature

receiving water from both glaciers and rain.

2. All the rivers are examples for consequent drainage pattern.

3. They are still in a youthful stage when compared to Peninsular rivers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

3. The tropic of cancer passes through

which of the following states in India? 1. Gujarat 2. Rajasthan 3. Madhya Pradesh 4. Maharashtra 5. Uttar Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 3, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only 4. Consider the following statements

1. Alluvial soil is also known as ‘self-ploughing’ soil.

2. Black soil is important for growing of plantation crops.

3. Saline soils are found in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Consider the following pairs

Multipurpose project

River

1 Alamatti Dam Thungabhadra

2 Salal Jhelum

3 Sardar Sarovar Dam

Narmada

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only

6. Consider the following statements:

1. Lakshadweep group of Islands is divided by Eleventh degree channel.

2. Indian mainland and Sri Lanka are separated by Palk strait.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

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(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. Which of the following river is a tributary

of River Godavari? (a) Tungabhadra (b) Koyna (c) Musi (d) Sabari


regarding STARS project 1. It aims to improve the quality and

governance of school education in six Indian states.

2. The project is aided by UNESCO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2


1. India is not a member of International Atomic Energy Agency.

2. China is largest shareholder of Asian Development Bank

3. India and Australia are free-trade partners of ASEAN’s.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


1. Sentinelese tribes live in the state of Chhattisgarh

2. Irulas are a Dravidian ethnic group inhabiting the area of the Nilgiri Mountains.

3. The Gaddis are a tribe living mainly in the Indian state of Himachal

Pradesh and the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.


11. Which of the following states do not

share border with Bangladesh? (a) Mizoram (b) Meghalaya (c) Tripura (d) Manipur

12. Consider the following hills of Peninsular

India 1. Ajanta range 2. Kaimur hills 3. Maikal Hills What is the correct sequence of the above from the North to South? (a) 1-2-3 (b) 2-1-3 (c) 1-3-2 (d) 2-3-1

13. Satluj river enters India through which of

the following passes? (a) Nathu La (b) Niti Pass (c) Shipki La (d) Mana Pass


regarding Indian monsoon 1. The breaks in monsoon are related

to the movement of the monsoon trough.

2. Withdrawal or the retreat of the monsoon is a more gradual process compared to the onset of monsoon.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only




(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

15. What is/are the reasons for Tamil Nadu

coast to remain dry during the Southwest monsoon? 1. It is situated parallel to the Bay of

Bengal branch of southwest monsoon.

2. It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon.

Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

16. Consider the following pairs

Puppetry State

1 Gombeyatta Kerala

2 Tholu Bommalata Maharashtra

3 Ravanchhaya Odisha

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

17. Which of the following is/are the main

styles in Hindustani Music? 1. Dhrupad 2. Tarana 3. Khayal 4. Chaturang Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

18. Which among the following

plants/grasses/trees exhibit a cyclic ecological phenomenon of flowering that occurs once every 50 years or so? This phenomenon causes a dramatic increase in the local population of rats that destroy crops. (a) Peepal Tree (b) Guar (c) Banyan (d) Bamboo


regarding Cave architecture 1. Rock cut architecture started to

develop during Chandra Gupta Maurya Period.

2. Ajanta caves depicted the incidents from the life of the Buddha.

3. Kailasha temple was commissioned by Dantidurga

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

20. Consider the following pairs:

Festival

State

1 Ambubachi Festival

Assam

2 Ashadhi Bij festival Odisha

3 Ahuna festival Nagaland

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 3 only (e) 2 and 3 only

21. ‘Improving Heritage Management in

India’ Report has been released by




(a) Ministry of Culture (b) NITI Aayog (c) The Centre for Cultural Resources

and Training (CCRT) (d) Archaeological Survey of India


regarding Social Stock Exchange (SSE) 1. It aims to help social and voluntary

organisations which work for social causes to raise capital as equity or debt or a unit of mutual fund.

2. It works under the market regulator SEBI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

23. Rongkhli or Tiger Festival, sometime seen

in the news, is celebrated in which of the following state? (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Meghalaya (c) Assam (d) None of the above

24. Which of the following traditions finds

their name in Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? 1. Kumbh Mela 2. Yoga 3. Bharatanatyam 4. Kalaripayatttu Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2 only


1. Kalarippayattu is a famous Indian martial art from Andhra Pradesh

2. Silambam is a weapon-based Indian martial art from Tamil Nadu

3. Pari-khandaa style of sword and shield fighting from Bihar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

26. Consider the following statements:

1. The higher concentration of dust particles is found in Equatorial and Polar regions than subtropical and temperate regions.

2. Water vapour generally increases with altitude.


27. Which of the following factors does/do cause variation in insolation? 1. The rotation of earth. 2. The angle of inclination of the sun’s

rays 3. The length of the day Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

28. With reference to the ‘Temperature Inversion’ mechanism in meteorology, consider the following factors: 1. A long winter night 2. Cloudy sky 3. Still air




Which of the above given factors are ideal condition for temperature inversion? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only


1. Rajasthan has iron ore mines 2. India is self-sufficient in coal

production. 3. India produces most of its coking

coal Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

30. Which of the following is/are the right

bank tributaries of river Indus? 1. Kabul river 2. Khurram 3. Tochi 4. Gomal Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (i) 1, 2 and 3 only (ii) 2, 3 and 4 only (iii) 1, 3 and 4 only (iv) 1, 2, 3 and 4


1. West Bengal shares border with countries like Nepal and Bhutan

2. Tripura shares border with Bangladesh

3. Sikkim shares border with China and Bhutan

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 2 only

32. Which of the following is/are warm

ocean currents? 1. The Gulf Stream 2. Kuroshio Current 3. California Current Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


Antarctic Oscillation 1. It is the dominant pattern of

seasonal tropospheric circulation variations south of 20S.

2. It has no effect on Indian climate system.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

34. Consider the following statements regarding Tsunami 1. The speed of wave in the ocean

depends upon the depth of water. 2. The speed is more in the shallow

water than in the ocean deep. 3. It is easy to detect a tsunami in the

deeper parts of sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

35. Consider the following statements regarding Dooars or Duars




1. Duars are the longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalayas and shiwaliks

2. The Duars are found in Western Himalayas



regarding the Right to Information, Act, 2005: 1. Anybody residing in India for more

than ten years can seek information under the Act.

2. Intelligence and security organizations specified in the Second Schedule to the Act have been provided blanket exemption from furnishing information under the Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution: D


regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): 1. He can also be removed by the

president on same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.

2. The administrative expenses of the office of the CAG are not subject to the vote of Parliament.

3. His salary and other service conditions are determined by the President of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 3 only


regarding the Press Council of India (PCI): 1. It is a quasi-judicial body. 2. The Council is funded by the

revenue collected by it as fee levied on the registered newspapers in the country on the basis of their circulation.

3. It is headed by a Chairman who has by convention been a retired Attorney General of India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018: 1. Political parties must disclose

donations received through electoral bonds.

2. The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorised Bank.

3. All the Political Parties are eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) None

40. Champions of Change platform (CoC 2.0)

has been introduced by:




(a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (b) NITI Aayog (c) NABARD (d) Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)


regarding the Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016: 2. It seeks to prohibit

the benami transactions irrespective of the method by which the benami property is acquired.

3. The Adjudicating Authority shall not be bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.


42. Consider the following statements regarding the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016: 1. The Act makes it mandatory for

each state and union territory, to form its own regulator and frame the rules to govern the functioning of the regulator.

2. Real estate projects need to be registered with the State Real Estate Regulatory Authority.

3. 30% of the collected amount from buyers must be deposited in an escrow bank account for construction of that project.


43. Which among the following ruler was contemporary to Chanakya/Kautilya? (a) Chandragupta Maurya (b) Chandragupta II (c) Harshvardhan (d) Krishnadevaraya


Harvest Festivals

State

1 Onam festival

Kerala

2 Bogali Bihu Maharashtra

3 Gudi Padwa Assam

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 only

45. Which one of the following categories of

Fundamental Rights incorporates one’s right to travel abroad? (a) Cultural and educational rights (b) Right to freedom (c) Right to constitutional remedies (d) Right to equality

46. Channapatna toys are a particular form

of wooden toys (and dolls) and recently they got GI tag also, these toys are manufactured in (a) Telangana (b) Kerala (c) Karnataka (d) Assam

47. “BeiDou” that is often seen in the news,

is related to (a) offshore Patrol Vessel (b) Satellite Navigation System




(c) India’s Indigenous Air Quality Monitoring System

(d) 3-D printed Rocket Engine 48. Consider the following statements

regarding Arctic Council 1. It was established by Ottawa

declaration. 2. The decisions, recommendations or

guidelines of the Arctic Council are enforceable to member countries.

3. India holds a Permanent Participant status in Arctic Council.


49. Consider the following status regarding

Rohtang Pass 1. It is present on the Pir Panjal Range

of Himalayas. 2. The pass lies on the watershed

between the Chenab and Beas basins.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding “Innovation Challenge Fund” 1. It aims to support scientists in

academia and industry to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

2. It has been launched by WHO in India.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Hayabusa-2 1. Hayabusa 2 is a Japanese mission

launched in December 2014 on a six-year mission to study the asteroid Ryugu.

2. It will collect the samples to bring to Earth for analysis



regarding James Webb Telescope 1. It is an international collaboration

between NASA, European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

2. It is a successor instrument to the Hubble Space Telescope.

3. After its launch, it will be in orbit around the Earth positioned at 800 km above earth’s surface.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

53. Which of the following statements is

incorrect regarding gravitational waves? (a) Gravitational waves (G-Waves) are

‘ripples’ in the fabric of space-time caused by some of the most violent and energetic processes.

(b) Gravitational waves are electromagnetic radiation.




(c) Any object with mass that accelerates produces gravitational waves, including humans and cars.

(d) G-Waves carry information about their origin that is free of distortion.


1. Antrix Corporation Limited is the commercial arm of ISRO wholly owned by Government of India

2. The business activities of Antrix includes marketing of data from Indian and foreign remote sensing satellites.

3. Space commission of India is headed by Prime Minister of India



1. Sagittarius A* is believed to be a super massive black hole in the Milky Way Galaxy.

2. The Kuiper belt a circumstellar disc in the outer Solar System, extending from the orbit of Neptune to approximately 50 AU from the Sun.


56. Consider the following statements 1. Hope Mission is a Space mission by

China which planned to send an unmanned probe to orbit Mars by 2021.

2. RemoveDEBRIS mission is being led by the Surrey Space Centre (SSC) at the University of Surrey, UK.



1. Stem cells are special human cells that have the ability to develop into many different cell types, from muscle cells to brain cells.

2. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell like state.



1. The potential benefits of Human Genome Project-Write (HGP)-write could provide new solutions to diseases like malaria, dengue and Chikungunya

2. India substantially funded Human Genome Project-Write (HGP-Write)



regarding Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)




1. CDSO works under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

2. CDSCO is responsible for approval of New Drugs, Conduct of Clinical Trials, laying down the standards for Drugs.


60. Which of the following rights is/are

entitled to the farmers by Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001 1. Farmers are entitled to save, use,

sow, re-sow, exchange, share or sell their farm produce, including seed of protected varieties

2. Plant breeders and legal entities including farmers who provide Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) to breeders for developing new varieties shall receive a fair share of benefit from the commercial gains

3. Farmers have the right to access seed of registered varieties at a reasonable and remunerative price.

Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

61. Which of the following countries is/are

part of ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus): 1. New Zealand 2. India 3. South Africa 4. Japan

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

62. Consider the following pairs of locations

and the countries they are situated:

Place/Location: Countries:

1 Changi Naval Base Malaysia

2 Duqm Port Iran

3 Chabahar Port Oman

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 only (d) None

63. Asia Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC),

often seen in news, is a joint economic cooperation agreement between: (a) India and China (b) India and Japan (c) China and South Korea (d) China and Japan

64. ‘Peace Clause’ under which WTO

members will not challenge the public stockholding programme of developing Members for food security purposes had been decided during which of the following of WTO Ministerial Conference? (a) Bali Ministerial Conference in 2013 (b) The Nairobi Ministerial Conference,

2015 (c) Buenos Aires Ministerial

Conference, 2017 (d) Hong Kong Ministerial Conference,

2005

65. Which of the following Indian States share border with Myanmar?




1. Nagaland 2. Meghalaya 3. Tripura 4. Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

66. Which of the following is/are primary

aims of International Monetary Fund (IMF): 1. Facilitate the expansion and

balanced growth of international trade

2. Promote exchange stability 3. Assist in the establishment of a

multilateral system of payments Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

67. With which of the following countries

does India has the Merchandise Trade surplus? 1. United States of America (USA) 2. Iraq 3. Saudi Arabia 4. Bangladesh Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 4 only

68. Which of the following organizations

releases the Logistics Performance Index? (a) World Bank (b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(c) World Trade Organization (WTO) (d) The Organisation for Economic Co-

operation and Development (OECD)

69. Spartly Islands and Paracel Islands, often

seen in news, is located in: (a) East China Sea (b) Tasmanian Sea (c) South China Sea (d) Black Sea

70. Which of the following countries is/are

members of International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) project? 1. India 2. Ukraine 3. South Africa 4. Russia Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

71. Which of the following are considered as

Debt instruments? 1. Bonds 2. Certificates of deposits 3. Commercial papers (CPs) 4. Mortgages and leases 5. Promissory notes Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (c) 1, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

72. Which of the following categories is/are

listed by RBI under Priority Sector Lending? 1. Agriculture 2. Education 3. Housing




4. Renewable Energy 5. Weaker Sections 6. Scientific Research Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 6 only (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

73. With reference to National Institute of

Social Defence, which of the following statements is/are correct 1. NISD is a Central Advisory Body for

Ministry of Home Affairs 2. The institute currently focuses on

human resource development in the areas of drug abuse prevention, beggary prevention and transgender issues.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 Only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

74. With reference to the provisions made

under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements: 1. The Act legally entitles up to 75% of

the rural population and 50% of the urban population to receive subsidized food grains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).

2. The eldest woman of the household of age 18 years or above is mandated to be the head of the household for the purpose of issuing of ration cards under the Act.

3. The National Food Security Act, (NFSA) 2013 is being implemented in all the States/UTs, on an all-India basis.



Sea: Bordering country

1 Red Sea: Djibouti

2 Caspian Sea:

Azerbaijan

3 North Sea: Belgium

4 Aral Sea: Turkmenistan

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only

76. Which of the following diseases is/are eradicated from India? 1. Trachoma 2. Small Pox 3. Dengue Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

77. Which of the following diseases are

neglected tropical diseases? 1. Snakebite Envenoming 2. Polio 3. Rabies 4. Trachoma Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only




(d) 1, 3 and 4 78. Consider the following statements

regarding quantum dots 1. A quantum dot is a nanoparticle

made of any semiconductor material.

2. The lab tests have shown that these quantum dots are more than 90% effective at wiping out antibiotic-resistant germs.



regarding LiFi(Light Fidelity) 1. It has lower data speed than Wi-Fi 2. Wi-Fi is more secure than Li-Fi Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Blockchain Technology 1. The technology supports

cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, and the transfer of any data or digital asset.

2. The technology allows transactions to be simultaneously anonymous and secure, peer-to-peer, instant and frictionless.


81. In which of the following areas Nano Technology has application? 1. Food Safety Management 2. Fuel Cell 3. Sports 4. Electronics Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

82. Consider the following statements regarding Coronaviruses 1. They are a large family of viruses

that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

2. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans.

3. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.



regarding Swine Flu 1. Swine Flu is a highly contagious

acute respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus.

2. Swine flu viruses cannot spread from human to human.






regarding Viral hepatitis 1. It is an infection that causes liver

inflammation and damage. 2. People may get hepatitis E by eating

undercooked pork, deer, or shellfish.

3. The hepatitis B, C, and D viruses can cause acute and long-lasting infections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only


regarding Metamaterial 1. They are artificial materials with

unique internal microstructures. 2. The primary reason for the

intensive interest in metamaterials is their unusual effect on light propagating through them.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding the ‘Natural Gas Marketing Reforms’ which was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs: 1. The policy aims to provide standard

procedure for sale of natural gas in a transparent and competitive manner.

2. The policy has permitted Affiliate companies to participate in the bidding process.

3. The policy will grant marketing freedom to the Field Development

Plans (FDPs) of those Blocks in which Production Sharing Contracts already provide pricing freedom.



regarding the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund: 1. It is a pan India centrally sponsored

scheme. 2. The scheme shall provide a medium

- long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management Infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and financial support.



regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC): 1. It is entrusted with the task of fixing

the benchmark policy interest rate (repo rate) to contain inflation within the specified target level.

2. It is constituted under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

3. The decision of the Committee would be binding on the RBI.





89. Who among the following is/are eligible

beneficiaries under the Kisan Credit Card scheme? 1. Tenant farmers 2. Share Croppers 3. Oral lessees Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding the different Economic Recovery Curves: 1. A V-shaped recovery occurs when,

following a recession, different parts of the economy recover at different rates, times, or magnitudes.

2. A K-shaped recovery involves a sharp rise back to a previous peak after a sharp decline in these metrics.

3. A W-shaped recovery involves a sharp decline in these metrics followed by a sharp rise back upward, followed again by a sharp decline and ending with another sharp rise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

91. Which of the following sectors is/are

considered as the Champion Services Sectors identified by the Government of India? 1. Tourism and Hospitality Services 2. Transport and Logistics Services 3. Environmental Services

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP): 1. It aims to provide world-class

infrastructure across the country and improve the quality of life for all citizens.

2. It covers economic infrastructure projects and, not social infrastructure projects.



regarding the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): 1. It is the United Nations body for

assessing the science related to climate change.

2. It is created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization(WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).



regarding India’s Intendent Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) targets:




1. It aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 23 to 25 per cent by 2030 from 2005 level.

2. It aims to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.

3. It aims to achieve about 60 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel based energy resources by 2030



regarding PVTG’s 1. Ministry of Tribal Affairs categories

tribal groups into Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s.

2. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements the Scheme of “Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)” exclusively for them

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 or 2

96. Consider the following States

1. Gujarat 2. Maharashtra 3. Odisha 4. Jharkhand According to recent Forest Survey Report, which of the above-mentioned states have showed increase in the Mangrove cover?. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


regarding the Dhole (Asiatic wild dog): 1. They have widely distributed in

three major landscapes- Western Ghats, Central India and Northeast India.

2. They highly adaptable to their environment and generally found in the deciduous, evergreen and the alpine steppes.


98. Which of the following are the most likely

places to find the Snow Leopard in India? o Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary o Khangchendzonga National Park o Gangotri National Park o Namdapha National Park Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

99. With reference to Eravikulam National

Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is spread over two states. 2. It hosts South India's highest peak

Anamudi 3. The park holds the largest viable

population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 only




(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

100. Consider the following statements with

reference to International Labour Organization (ILO) 1. It is the only tripartite U.N. agency

which brings together Governments, Employers and Workers.

2. India has ratified all Eight fundamental ILO conventions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2



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