2. Ocean currents flowing from polar region towards equator with lower surface temperature is called cold oceanic current 3. Brazilian current and north pacific drift are examples of cold currents 4. Irminger currents is an examples of warm current Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct? a. 1 and 2 only c. 3 and 4 only abov b. 2,3 and 4 only d. All the 70. Consider the following statements about continental drift theory 1. Alfred Wegener is the one who put forth this 'the continental drift theorv 2. A huge continent was known as Panthalass:a 3. Panthalassa was surrounded by a mega ocean known as PANGAEA Which of the above statement is/are correct? a. 2 and 3 only c. 1,2 and 3 b. 1 only d. None 71. With reference to the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna, consider the following statements: 1, This scheme was launched as a part of the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign. 31
2. Under this scheme a deposit account can be opened at any time from the birth of a girl child till she attains the age of 18 years. 3. The account can be opened in an authorized branch of commercial banks only Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 and 2 only c. 1 only b. 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 72. With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, consider the following statements: 1. It can be used in the production of bricks for building construction. 2. It can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement contents of concrete. 3. It helps in reduction of greenhouse gases. Which of the statements given above is /are correct? a. 1, 2 and 3 c. 1 and 2 b. 2 only d. 3 only 73. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Yunani Medicine? 1. This system of medicine was based on the teachings of the Greek physician Hippocrates and Galen 2. This was practiced during Mughal period and in Muslim culture in South Asia. 32
Select the correct answer using the code given below a. 1 only c. Both 1 and 2 nor 2 b. 2 only d. Neither 1 74. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the policy of carrot and stick used by the British? 1. It was a policy of repression followed by conciliation and further suppression. 2. It was used to create a split between the moderates and extremists in the Congress, Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1 only c. Both 1 and 2 nor 2 b. 2 only d. Neither 1 75. Regarding Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is related to dengue, yellow fever and West Nile viruses. 2. It is spread by mosquitoes. 3. There is no cure for the disease caused by JEV. Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1 only c. 1 and 3 only b. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 76. 'New York Declaration', often seen in the news, is
a. Strategy to tackle, the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. b. Plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia- Pacific Region, an outcome of the deliberations of the Asia- Pacific Economic Forum c. An agenda for protection of human rights of all refugees and migrants, regardless of status. d. A strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit. 77. Consider the following statements with regard to first session of Indian National Congress: 1. It was held in Bombav. 2. It was presided over bv A. 0. Hume. 3. Muslim league participated in the first session of INC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1, 2 and 3 only only c. 1 only only b. 2 and 3 d. 1 and 3 78. India Health Fund', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. 34
2. It aims to financially support innovations and technologies designed to combat tuberculosis and malaria. Select the correct answer using the code given below a. 1 only c. Both 1 and 2 b. 2 only d. Neither 1 nor 2 79. Consider the following countries: 1. Afghanistan 2. Tajikistan 3. Belarus Which of the above countries are not full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)? a. 1, 2 and 3 only only c. 2 and 4 only 4 4. Mongolia b. 1, 3 and 4 d. 1, 2, 3 and 80. Which of the following is/are the significance of 73rd Constitutional amendment act? 1. The act has given a practical shape to Article 40 of the Constitution 2. The act gives a constitutional status to the Panchayati raj institutions. 3. The act has brought PRIs under the purview of the justiciable part of the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 1 and 2 only 35
c. 2 only d. 2 and 3 only 81. Global Financial System Report is released by which of the following? a. Financial Action Task Force b. International Monetary Fund c. Bank for International Settlements d. International Bank for reconstruction and Development 82. Consider the following pairs: Tradition 1. Bhaona 2. Bathukamma 3. Yakshagana Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? a. 1 only c. 3 only State Assam Telengana TamilNadu b. 1 and2 d. 2 and3 83. India enacted Biological Diversity Act, 2002 in order to meet the obligations of a. UNFCCC Panel on Climate Change c. UNEP b. The Intergovernmental d. UNCBD 84. Consider the following pairs: Geographical Identity Tag - State 36
1. Chakshesang shawls -Nagaland 2. Gobindobhog Rice 3. Alphonso Mango Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? a. 1 only c. 3 only Odisha Karnataka b. 1 and 2 d. 2 and 3 85. In which one of the following State Orang National Park is located? a. Arunachal Pradesh c. Manipur b. Assam d. Meghalaya 86. With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements: 1. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is real time interbank payment system to send or request money. 2. It has been developed by National Payment Corporation of India which also developed the IMPS method 3. Founded in 2008, NPCI is a not-for-profit organisation registered under section 8 of the Companies Act 2013. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only c. 2 and 3 b. 1 and 2 d. 1, 2 and 3 87. Consider the following statements: 37
1. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 replaced the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA),1973 2. Enforcement Directorate is under the charge of Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only c. Both 1 and 2 nor 2 b. 2 only d. Neither 1 88. Consider the following countries: 1. Uzbekistan 2. Iran 3. Kazakhstan 4. Kyrgyzstan 5. India 6. Qatar Which of the above are among the members of Asghabat Agreement? a 1, 2, 3 and 5 c. 1, 3, 4 and 5 b. 2, 4, 5 and 6 d, 2, 3, 4 and 6 89. Consider the following statements: 1. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is directly correlative to the amount of pollution (that cannot be oxidised biologically) in a sample of water 38
2. Higher Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) shows that the water body has more oxygen in it. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only c. Both 1 and 2 nor 2 b. 2 only d. Neither 1 90. Consider the following statements 1. Magma may cool and solidify within the crust as plutonic rocks resulting in extrusive landforms. 2. Magma that reaches the surface and solidify to form intrusive landform Which of the above statement is/are correct? a. 1 only c. Both 1 and 2 and 2 b. 2 only d. Neither 1 91. Consider the following statements about 'Global 200' 1. It is the list of eco-regions identified by IUCN 2. A conservation status is assigned to each eco-region in the Global 200: critical or endangered; vulnerable; and relatively stable or intact Select the correct statements a. 1 Only b. 2 Only 39
c. Both 1 and 2 nor 2 d. Neither 1 92. Consider the following statements with reference to the International North-South Transport Corridor: 1. India, Iran and Russia are its founder members 2. The corridor connects the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Black Sea via Iran, then connect Northern Europe via Russia Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only c. Both 1 and 2 above b. 2 only d. None of the 93. The term 'Active Case Finding (ACF)' sometimes appearing in news, is used in relation to a. Screening of cases related to money laundering b. Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons c. Systematic screening for tuberculosis patient d. Supply and demand of agricultural products 94. With reference to the SWIFT or Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, consider the following statements: 40
2. They demanded greater participation of Indians Councils and greater control over finances. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: a. Only 1 c. Both in b. Only 2 d. None 97. Which of the following is/are objective(s) of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yoiana? 1. To incentivize the states that increases their investment in Agriculture and allied sector:s 2. To increase the production of cash crops over food grains 3. To address the agriculture and allied sectors in an integrated manner 4. To provide flexibility and autonomy to the States in planning and executing programmes for agriculture Select the correct answer using the code given below a. 4 only only c. 1, 3 and 4 only 4 . 1 and 2 d. 1, 2, 3 and 98. Consider the following statements about the 'Biofuture Platform', seen recently in the news: 1. It aims to accelerate development and deployment of modern sustainable low carbon alternatives to fossil based solutions in, among others, the transport sector 42