Civil Services Preliminary 2023 GS Paper

Consider the following statements: (1). Jhelum River passed through Wular Lake. (2). Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake. (3). Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake How many of the statements given above are correct

consider-the-following-statements-1-jhelum-river-passed-through-wular-lake-2-krishna-river-directly-feeds-kolleru-lake-3-meandering-of-gandak-river-formed-kanwar-lake-how-many-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct
Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: Statement-I: One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm * 400 mm. Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-in-respect-of-the-national-flag-of-india-according-to-the-flag-code-of-india-2002-statement-i-one-of-the-standard-sizes-of-the-national-flag-of-india-is-600-mm-400-mm-statement-ii-the-ratio-of-the-length-to-the-height-width-of-the-flag-shall-be-3-2-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens. Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-in-respect-of-the-constitution-day-statement-i-the-constitution-day-is-celebrated-on-26th-november-every-year-to-promote-constitutional-values-among-citizens-statement-ii-on-26th-november-1949-the-constituent-assembly-of-india-set-up-a-drafting-committee-under-the-chairmanship-of-dr-b-r-ambedkar-to-prepare-a-draft-constitution-of-india
Consider the following statements: Statement – I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. Statement – II: Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

26-consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-switzerland-is-one-of-the-leading-exporters-of-gold-in-terms-of-value-statement-ii-switzerland-has-the-second-largest-gold-reserves-in-the-world-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: According to the United Nations’ ‘World Water Development Report, 2022’, India extracts more than quarter of the world’s groundwater withdrawal each year. Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a quarter of the World’s groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world’s population living in its territory. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-according-to-the-united-nations-world-water-development-report-2022-india-extracts-more-than-quarter-of-the-world-s-groundwater-withdrawal-each-year-statement-ii-india-needs-to-extract-more-than-a-quarter-of-the-world-s-groundwater-each-year-to-satisfy-the-drinking-water-and-sanitation-needs-of-almost-18-of-world-s-population-living-in-its-territory-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements: (1). According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. (2). The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention. (3). According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence. How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-according-to-the-constitution-of-india-the-central-government-has-a-duty-to-protect-states-from-internal-disturbances-2-the-constitution-of-india-exempts-the-states-from-providing-legal-counsel-to-a-person-being-held-for-preventive-detention-3-according-to-the-prevention-of-terrorism-act-2002-confession-of-the-accused-before-the-police-cannot-be-used-as-evidence-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?

which-one-of-the-following-countries-has-been-suffering-from-decades-of-civil-strife-and-food-shortages-and-was-in-news-in-the-recent-past-for-its-very-severe-famine
Consider the following statements: (1). In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol. (2). The Biodiversity Management Committees have important functions in determining access and benefit sharing, including the power to levy collection fees on the access of biological resources within its jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-in-india-the-biodiversity-management-committees-are-key-to-the-realization-of-the-objectives-of-the-nagoya-protocol-2-the-biodiversity-management-committees-have-important-functions-in-determining-access-and-benefit-sharing-including-the-power-to-levy-collection-fees-on-the-access-of-biological-resources-within-its-jurisdiction-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India: (1). The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College. (2). Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State. (3). The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala. (4). The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh. How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-in-respect-of-election-to-the-president-of-india-1-the-members-nominated-to-either-house-of-the-parliament-or-the-legislative-assemblies-of-states-are-also-eligible-to-be-included-in-the-electoral-college-2-higher-the-number-of-elective-assembly-seats-higher-is-the-value-of-vote-of-each-mla-of-that-state-3-the-value-of-vote-of-each-mla-of-puducherry-is-higher-than-that-of-arunachal-pradesh-because-the-ratio-of-total-population-to-total-number-of-elective-seats-in-puducherry-is-greater-as-compared-to-arunachal-pradesh-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Consider the following countries: (1). Bulgaria (2). Czech Republic (3). Hungary (4). Latvia (5). Lithuania (6). Romania How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border the Ukraine?

consider-the-following-countries-1-bulgaria-2-czech-republic-3-hungary-4-latvia-5-lithuania-6-romania-how-many-of-the-above-mentioned-countries-share-a-land-border-the-ukraine
With reference to the Earth’s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?

with-reference-to-the-earth-s-atmosphere-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-correct
Consider the following statements: Statements-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statements-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

13-consider-the-following-statements-statements-i-the-soil-in-tropical-rain-forests-is-rich-in-nutrients-statements-ii-the-high-temperature-and-moisture-of-tropical-rain-forests-cause-dead-organic-matter-in-the-soil-to-decompose-quickly-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements with reference to India: (1). According to the ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006’, the ‘medium enterprises’ are those with investments in plant and machinery between Rs. 15 crore and Rs. 25 crore. (2). All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the priority sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-with-reference-to-india-1-according-to-the-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-development-msmed-act-2006-the-medium-enterprises-are-those-with-investments-in-plant-and-machinery-between-rs-15-crore-and-rs-25-crore-2-all-bank-loans-to-the-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-qualify-under-the-priority-sector-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements: (1). It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system. (2). A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time-frame for spending it. With of the statements given above is/are correct?

with-reference-to-central-bank-digital-currencies-consider-the-following-statements-1-it-is-possible-to-make-payments-in-a-digital-currency-without-using-us-dollar-or-swift-system-2-a-digital-currency-can-be-distributed-with-a-condition-programmed-into-it-such-as-a-time-frame-for-spending-it-with-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
In the context of finance, the term ‘beta’ refers to

in-the-context-of-finance-the-term-beta-refers-to
Consider the following statements: (1). The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived. (2). In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an individual member takes. (3). The Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Commercial Banks support SHGs. How many of the above statements are correct

consider-the-following-statements-1-the-self-help-group-shg-programme-was-originally-initiated-by-the-state-bank-of-india-by-providing-microcredit-to-the-financially-deprived-2-in-an-shg-all-members-of-a-group-take-responsibility-for-a-loan-that-an-individual-member-takes-3-the-regional-rural-banks-and-scheduled-commercial-banks-support-shgs-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India’s public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care. Statement-II: Under India’s decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-india-s-public-sector-health-care-system-largely-focuses-on-curative-care-with-limited-preventive-promotive-and-rehabilitative-care-statement-ii-under-india-s-decentralized-approach-to-health-care-delivery-the-states-are-primarily-responsible-for-organizing-health-services-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements: Statements-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statements-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statements-i-the-soil-in-tropical-rain-forests-is-rich-in-nutrients-statements-ii-the-high-temperature-and-moisture-of-tropical-rain-forests-cause-dead-organic-matter-in-the-soil-to-decompose-quickly-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements: Statements-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statements-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statements-i-the-temperature-contrast-between-continents-and-oceans-is-greater-during-summer-than-in-winter-statements-ii-the-specific-heat-of-water-is-more-than-that-of-land-surface-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements: 1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. 2. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right angles to the direction of wave propagation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-in-a-seismograph-p-waves-are-recorded-earlier-than-s-waves-2-in-p-waves-the-individual-particles-vibrate-to-and-fro-in-the-direction-of-wave-propagation-whereas-in-s-waves-the-particles-vibrate-up-and-down-at-right-angles-to-the-direction-of-wave-propagation-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements: (1). None of them uses seawater. (2). None of them is set up in water-stressed district. (3). None of them is privately owned. How many of the above statements are correct?

with-reference-to-coal-based-thermal-power-plants-in-india-consider-the-following-statements-1-none-of-them-uses-seawater-2-none-of-them-is-set-up-in-water-stressed-district-3-none-of-them-is-privately-owned-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
“Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

wolbachia-method-is-sometimes-talked-about-with-reference-to-which-one-of-the-following
Consider the following activities: (1). Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively (2). Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime (3). Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters How many of the above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration?

consider-the-following-activities-1-spreading-finely-ground-basalt-rock-on-farmlands-extensively-2-increasing-the-alkalinity-of-oceans-by-adding-lime-3-capturing-carbon-dioxide-released-by-various-industries-and-pumping-it-into-abandoned-subterranean-mines-in-the-form-of-carbonated-waters-how-many-of-the-above-activities-are-often-considered-and-discussed-for-carbon-capture-and-sequestration
‘Aerial metagenomics’ best refers to which one of the following situations?

aerial-metagenomics-best-refers-to-which-one-of-the-following-situations
‘Microsatellite DNA’ is used in the case of which one of the following?

microsatellite-dna-is-used-in-the-case-of-which-one-of-the-following
With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with

with-reference-to-the-indian-history-alexander-rea-a-h-longhurst-robert-sewell-james-burgess-and-walter-elliot-were-associated-with
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the Trade and technology council. Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-recently-the-united-states-of-america-usa-and-the-european-union-eu-have-launched-the-trade-and-technology-council-statement-ii-the-usa-and-the-eu-claim-that-through-this-they-are-trying-to-bring-technological-progress-and-physical-productivity-under-their-control-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statement: Statement – I: India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods. Statement-II: Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India’s ‘Production-linked Incentive’ scheme. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statement-statement-i-india-accounts-for-3-2-of-global-export-of-goods-statement-ii-many-local-companies-and-some-foreign-companies-operating-in-india-have-taken-advantage-of-india-s-production-linked-incentive-scheme-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements: The ‘Stability and Growth Pact’ of the European Union is a treaty that (1). Limits the levels of budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union. (2). Makes the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities. (3). Enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies. How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-the-stability-and-growth-pact-of-the-european-union-is-a-treaty-that-1-limits-the-levels-of-budgetary-deficit-of-the-countries-of-the-european-union-2-makes-the-countries-of-the-european-union-to-share-their-infrastructure-facilities-3-enables-the-countries-of-the-european-union-to-share-their-technologies-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Consider the following statements: (1). Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the ‘Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)’. (2). The objective and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries. (3). The GCM address internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments. How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-recently-all-the-countries-of-the-united-nations-have-adopted-the-first-ever-compact-for-international-migration-the-global-compact-for-safe-orderly-and-regular-migration-gcm-2-the-objective-and-commitments-stated-in-the-gcm-are-binding-on-the-un-member-countries-3-the-gcm-address-internal-migration-or-internally-displaced-people-also-in-its-objectives-and-commitments-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women. 3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women. 4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up one year of age. How many of the statements given above are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-in-relation-to-janani-suraksha-yojana-1-it-is-a-safe-motherhood-intervention-of-the-state-health-departments-2-its-objective-is-reduce-maternal-and-neonatal-mortality-among-poor-pregnant-women-3-it-aims-to-promote-institutional-delivery-among-poor-pregnant-women-4-its-objective-includes-providing-public-health-facilities-to-sick-infants-up-one-year-of-age-how-many-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct
Consider the following pairs: #(1) Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine # (2) Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine # (3)Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine, How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

consider-the-following-pairs
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-7th-august-is-declared-as-the-national-handloom-day-statement-ii-it-was-in-1905-that-the-swadeshi-movement-was-launched-on-the-same-day-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements in the context of intervention being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy: (1). It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women. (2). It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child birth. (3). It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents. (4). It addresses non-nutritional causes of anemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis. How many of the statements given above are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-in-the-context-of-intervention-being-undertaken-under-anaemia-mukt-bharat-strategy-1-it-provides-prophylactic-calcium-supplementation-for-pre-school-children-adolescents-and-pregnant-women-2-it-runs-a-campaign-for-delayed-cord-clamping-at-the-time-of-child-birth-3-it-provides-for-periodic-deworming-to-children-and-adolescents-4-it-addresses-non-nutritional-causes-of-anemia-in-endemic-pockets-with-special-focus-on-malaria-hemoglobinopathies-and-fluorosis-how-many-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct
Consider the following statements: (1). Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. (2). Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-carbon-fibres-are-used-in-the-manufacture-of-components-used-in-automobiles-and-aircrafts-2-carbon-fibres-once-used-cannot-be-recycled-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Consider the following action: (1). Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously. (2). Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off the hard drive. (3). Detection of the tilt of the smart-phone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode. In how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?

consider-the-following-action-1-detection-of-car-crash-collision-which-results-in-the-deployment-of-airbags-almost-instantaneously-2-detection-of-accidental-free-fall-of-a-laptop-towards-the-ground-which-results-in-the-immediate-turning-off-the-hard-drive-3-detection-of-the-tilt-of-the-smart-phone-which-results-in-the-rotation-of-display-between-portrait-and-landscape-mode-in-how-many-of-the-above-actions-is-the-function-of-accelerometer-required
Which reference to the role of biofilter in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statement (1). Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed. (2). Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste in nitrate. (3). Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water. How many of the statements given above are correct?

which-reference-to-the-role-of-biofilter-in-recirculating-aquaculture-system-consider-the-following-statement-1-biofilters-provide-waste-treatment-by-removing-uneaten-fish-feed-2-biofilters-convert-ammonia-present-in-fish-waste-in-nitrate-3-biofilters-increase-phosphorus-as-nutrient-for-fish-in-water-how-many-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct
Consider the following pairs: Objects in space : Description (1). Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space (2). Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically (3). Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?

consider-the-following-pairs-objects-in-space-description-1-cepheids-giant-clouds-of-dust-and-gas-in-space-2-nebulae-stars-which-brighten-and-dim-periodically-3-pulsars-neutron-stars-that-are-formed-when-massive-stars-run-out-of-fuel-and-collapse-how-many-of-the-above-pairs-are-correctly-matched
Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?

which-one-of-the-following-countries-has-its-own-satellite-navigation-system
Consider the following statements: (1). Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powred only in the initial phase of flight. (2). Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahmMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-ballistic-missiles-are-jet-propelled-at-subsonic-speeds-throughout-their-flights-while-cruise-missiles-are-rocket-powred-only-in-the-initial-phase-of-flight-2-agni-v-is-a-medium-range-supersonic-cruise-missile-while-brahmmos-is-a-solid-fuelled-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution: (1). Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world. (2). Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution (3). There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-regarding-mercury-pollution-1-gold-mining-activity-is-a-source-of-mercury-pollution-in-the-world-2-coal-based-thermal-power-plants-cause-mercury-pollution-3-there-is-no-known-safe-level-of-exposure-to-mercury-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements: (1). It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion. (2). It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation. (3). It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles. How many of the above statements are correct?

with-reference-to-green-hydrogen-consider-the-following-statements-1-it-can-be-used-directly-as-a-fuel-for-internal-combustion-2-it-can-be-blended-with-natural-gas-and-used-as-fuel-for-heat-or-power-generation-3-it-can-be-used-in-the-hydrogen-fuel-cell-to-run-vehicles-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Consider the following statements: (1). Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. (2). Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahmMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-ballistic-missiles-are-jet-propelled-at-subsonic-speeds-throughout-their-flights-while-cruise-missiles-are-rocket-powred-only-in-the-initial-phase-of-flight-2-agni-v-is-a-medium-range-supersonic-cruise-missile-while-brahmmos-is-a-solid-fuelled-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: (1). Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. (2). The role of the Home Guards is tow serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of the internal security (3). To present infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wings Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?

with-reference-to-home-guards-consider-the-following-statements-1-home-guards-are-raised-under-the-home-guards-act-and-rules-of-the-central-government-2-the-role-of-the-home-guards-is-tow-serve-as-an-auxiliary-force-to-the-police-in-maintenance-of-the-internal-security-3-to-present-infiltration-on-the-international-border-coastal-areas-the-border-wings-home-guards-battalions-have-been-raised-in-some-states-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
With reference to India, consider the following pairs : How many of the following pairs are correctly matched? (1) Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : #:The Official Secrets Act, 1923 (2). Knowingly misleading: or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : #: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (3). Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others :# : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019

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Regions often mentioned in news Reason for being in news (1). North Kivu and Ituri :#: War between Armenia and Azerbaijan (2). Nagorno-Karabakh:#: Insurgency in Mozambique (3). Kherson and Zaporizhzhia:#: Dispute between Israel and Lebanon How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

regions-often-mentioned-in-news-reason-for-being-in-news-1-north-kivu-and-ituri-war-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan-2-nagorno-karabakh-insurgency-in-mozambique-3-kherson-and-zaporizhzhia-dispute-between-israel-and-lebanon-how-many-of-the-above-pairs-are-correctly-matched
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II: The ‘Arab Peach Initiative’ mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-israel-has-established-diplomatic-relations-with-some-arab-states-statement-ii-the-arab-peach-initiative-mediated-by-saudi-arabia-was-signed-by-israel-and-arab-league-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: (1). Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : #: For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years (2). Arjuna Award : #: For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson (3). Dronacharya Award : #: To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams (4). Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar : #: To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

consider-the-following-pairs-with-regard-to-sports-awards-1-major-dhyan-chand-khel-ratna-award-for-the-most-spectacular-and-outstanding-performance-by-a-sportsperson-over-period-of-last-four-years-2-arjuna-award-for-the-lifetime-achievement-by-a-sportsperson-3-dronacharya-award-to-honour-eminent-coaches-who-have-successfully-trained-sportspersons-or-teams-4-rashtriya-khel-protsahan-puraskar-to-recognize-the-contribution-made-by-sportspersons-even-after-their-retirement-how-many-of-the-above-pairs-are-correctly-matched
Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022: (1). It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India. (2). The official mascot was named Thambi’. (3). The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup. (4), The trophy for the winning team in the women’s section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup. How many of the statements given above are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-in-respect-of-the-44th-chess-olympiad-2022-1-it-was-the-first-time-that-chess-olympiad-was-held-in-india-2-the-official-mascot-was-named-thambi-3-the-trophy-for-the-winning-team-in-the-open-section-is-the-vera-menchik-cup-4-the-trophy-for-the-winning-team-in-the-women-s-section-is-the-hamilton-russell-cup-how-many-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct
Consider the following pairs: Area of conflict mentioned in news: Country where it is located (1). Donbas : Syria (2). Kachin : Ethiopia (3). Tigray : North Yemen How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reason common to all the them? (a). Discovery of rich deposits of rare earth elements (b). Establishment of Chinese military bases (c). Southward expansion of Sahara Desert (d). Successful coups

in-the-recent-years-chad-guinea-mali-and-sudan-caught-the-international-attention-for-which-one-of-the-following-reason-common-to-all-the-them-a-discovery-of-rich-deposits-of-rare-earth-elements-b-establishment-of-chinese-military-bases-c-southward-expansion-of-sahara-desert-d-successful-coups
Consider the following heavy industries: (1). Fertilizer plants (2). Oil refineries (3). Steel Plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?

consider-the-following-heavy-industries-1-fertilizer-plants-2-oil-refineries-3-steel-plants-green-hydrogen-is-expected-to-play-a-significant-role-in-decarbonizing-how-many-of-the-above-industries
Consider the following statements about G-20: (1). The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues. (2). Digital public infrastructure is one of India’s G-20 priorities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-about-g-20-1-the-g-20-group-was-originally-established-as-a-platform-for-the-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-to-discuss-the-international-economic-and-financial-issues-2-digital-public-infrastructure-is-one-of-india-s-g-20-priorities-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Consider the following pairs: (1). Kamarajar Port :#: First major port in India registered as a company (2). Mundra Port :#: Largest privately owned port in India (3). Visakhapatnam :#: Largest container port in India How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

consider-the-following-pairs-1-kamarajar-port-first-major-port-in-india-registered-as-a-company-2-mundra-port-largest-privately-owned-port-in-india-3-visakhapatnam-largest-container-port-in-india-how-many-of-the-above-pairs-are-correctly-matched
Consider the following trees: (1). Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) (2). Mahua (Madhuca indica) (3). Teak (Tectona grandis) How many of the above are deciduous trees?

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Consider the following statements: (1). India has more arable area than China. (2). The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. (3). The average productivity per - hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China. How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-india-has-more-arable-area-than-china-2-the-proportion-of-irrigated-area-is-more-in-india-as-compared-to-china-3-the-average-productivity-per-hectare-in-indian-agriculture-is-higher-than-that-in-china-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?

which-one-of-the-following-is-the-best-example-of-repeated-falls-in-sea-level-giving-rise-to-present-day-extensive-marshland
Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?

ilmenite-and-rutile-abundantly-available-in-certain-coastal-tracts-of-india-are-rich-sources-of-which-one-of-the-following
About three-fourths world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by:

about-three-fourths-world-s-cobalt-a-metal-required-for-the-manufacture-of-batteries-for-electric-motor-vehicles-is-produced-by
Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?

which-one-of-the-following-is-a-part-of-the-congo-basin
Consider the following statements: (1). Amakantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges. (2). Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range. (3). Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats. How many of the statements given above are correct?

q-consider-the-following-statements-1-amakantak-hills-are-at-the-confluence-of-vindhya-and-sahyadri-ranges-2-biligirirangan-hills-constitute-the-easternmost-part-of-satpura-range-3-seshachalam-hills-constitute-the-southernmost-part-of-western-ghats-how-many-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct
With reference to India's projects on connectivity, consider the following statements: (1). East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat. (2). Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar. (3). Bangladesh - China -India - Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China. How many of the above statements are correct?

with-reference-to-india-s-projects-on-connectivity-consider-the-following-statements-1-east-west-corridor-under-golden-quadrilateral-project-connects-dibrugarh-and-surat-2-trilateral-highway-connects-moreh-in-manipur-and-chiang-mai-in-thailand-via-myanmar-3-bangladesh-china-india-myanmar-economic-corridor-connects-varanasi-in-uttar-pradesh-with-kunming-in-china
Consider the following statements: Statements – (1).Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable. Statements – (2): InvITs are recognized as borrowers under the ‘Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002’.

q-consider-the-following-statements-statements-i-interest-income-from-the-deposits-in-infrastructure-investment-trusts-invits-distributed-to-their-investors-is-exempted-from-tax-but-the-dividend-is-taxable-statements-ii-invits-are-recognized-as-borrowers-under-the-securitization-and-reconstruction-of-financial-assets-and-enforcement-of-security-interest-act-2002
Consider the following statements Statement-(1): In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes. Statement-(2): Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-in-the-post-pandemic-recent-past-many-central-banks-worldwide-had-carried-out-interest-rate-hikes-statement-ii-central-banks-generally-assume-that-they-have-the-ability-to-counteract-the-rising-consumer-prices-via-monetary-policy-means-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following statements: Statement-(1):Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change. Statement-(2):Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State .Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-carbon-markets-are-likely-to-be-one-of-the-most-widespread-tools-in-the-fight-against-climate-change-statement-ii-carbon-markets-transfer-resources-from-the-private-sector-to-the-state-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of sterilization?

which-one-of-the-following-activities-of-the-reserve-bank-of-india-is-considered-to-be-part-of-sterilization
Consider the following markets: (1). Government Bond Market (2). Call Money Market (3). Treasury Bill Market (4). Stock Market How many of the above are included in capital markets?

consider-the-following-markets-1-government-bond-market-2-call-money-market-3-treasury-bill-market-4-stock-market-how-many-of-the-above-are-included-in-capital-markets
Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?

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Consider the following statements: (1). The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds. (2). Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop. (3). Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking. How many of the above statements are correct?

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Consider the investments in the following assets: (1). Brand recognition (2). Inventory (3). Intellectual property (4). Mailing list of clients How many of the above intangible investments?

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Consider the following: (1). Demographic performance (2). Forest and ecology (3). Governance reforms (4). Stable government (5). Tax and fiscal efforts For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above as criteria other than population area and income distance?

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Consider the following infrastructure sectors: (1). Affordable housing (2). Mass rapid transport (3). Health care (4). Renewable energy On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?

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Consider the following statements: Statement- (1)India, despite having Uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production. Statement-(2): Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements

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Consider the following statements: Statement-(1): Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement-(2): Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-marsupials-are-not-naturally-found-in-india-statement-ii-marsupials-can-thrive-only-in-montane-grasslands-with-no-predators-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?

invasive-species-specialist-group-that-develops-global-invasive-species-database-belongs-to-which-one-of-the-following-organizations
Consider the following fauna: (1). Lion-tailed Macaque (2). Malabar Civet (3). Sambar Deer How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?

consider-the-following-fauna-1-lion-tailed-macaque-2-malabar-civet-3-sambar-deer-how-many-of-the-above-are-generally-nocturnal-or-most-active-after-sunset
Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?

which-of-the-following-organisms-perform-waggle-dance-for-others-of-their-kin-to-indicate-the-direction-and-the-distance-to-a-source-of-their-food
Consider the following statements: (1). Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. (2). Some mushrooms have psycho-active properties. (3). Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties. (4). Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties. How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-some-mushrooms-have-medicinal-properties-2-some-mushrooms-have-psycho-active-properties-3-some-mushrooms-have-insecticidal-properties-4-some-mushrooms-have-bioluminescent-properties-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels: (1). They build nests by making burrows in the ground. (2). They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground. (3). They are omnivorous. How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-regarding-the-indian-squirrels-1-they-build-nests-by-making-burrows-in-the-ground-2-they-store-their-food-materials-like-nuts-and-seeds-in-the-ground-3-they-are-omnivorous-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Consider the following statements: (1). Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. (2). Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water. (3). Some microorganisms can grow in highly acidic environments with a pH below 3.

consider-the-following-statements-1-some-microorganisms-can-grow-in-environments-with-temperature-above-the-boiling-point-of-water-2-some-microorganisms-can-grow-in-environments-with-temperature-below-the-freezing-point-of-water-3-some-microorganisms-can-grow-in-highly-acidic-environments-with-a-ph-below-3
Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?

which-one-of-the-following-makes-a-tool-with-a-stick-to-scrape-insects-from-a-hole-in-a-tree-or-a-log-of-wood
Consider the following: (1). Aerosols (2). Foam agents (3). Fire retardants (4). Lubricants In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?

consider-the-following-1-aerosols-2-foam-agents-3-fire-retardants-4-lubricants-in-the-making-of-how-many-of-the-above-are-hydrofluorocarbons-used
In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

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With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: (1). The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. (2). Stupa was generally a repository of relics. (3). Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?

with-reference-to-ancient-india-consider-the-following-statements-1-the-concept-of-stupa-is-buddhist-in-origin-2-stupa-was-generally-a-repository-of-relics-3-stupa-was-a-votive-and-commemorative-structure-in-buddhist-tradition-how-many-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as

with-reference-to-ancient-south-india-korkai-poompuhar-and-muchiri-were-well-known-as
Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

which-one-of-the-following-explains-the-practice-of-vattakirutal-as-mentioned-in-sangam-poems
Consider the following dynasties: (1). Hoysala (2). Gahadavala (3). Kakatiya (4). Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

consider-the-following-dynasties-1-hoysala-2-gahadavala-3-kakatiya-4-yadava-how-many-of-the-above-dynasties-established-their-kingdoms-in-early-eighth-century-ad
With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following parts:with regard to their Literary work and concern author (1). Devichandragupta : #: Bilhana (2). Hammira-Mahakavya :#: Nayachandra Suri (3). Milinda-panha : #: Nagarjuna (4). Nitivakyamrita :#: Somadeva Suri How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

with-reference-to-ancient-indian-history-consider-the-following-parts-with-regard-to-their-literary-work-and-concern-author-1-devichandragupta-bilhana-2-hammira-mahakavya-nayachandra-suri-3-milinda-panha-nagarjuna-4-nitivakyamrita-somadeva-suri-how-many-of-the-above-pairs-are-correctly-matched
"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious cects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancients India?

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Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?

who-among-the-following-rulers-of-vijayanagara-empire-constructed-a-large-dam-across-tungabhadra-river-and-a-canal-cum-aqueduct-several-kilometres-long-from-the-river-to-the-capital-city
Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?

who-among-the-following-rulers-of-medieval-gujarat-surrendered-diu-to-portuguese
Consider the following statements: Statement-(I): In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons. Statement-(II) : In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-in-india-prisons-are-managed-by-state-governments-with-their-own-rules-and-regulations-for-the-day-to-day-administration-of-prisons-statement-ii-in-india-prisons-are-governed-by-the-prisons-act-1894-which-expressly-kept-the-subject-of-prisons-in-the-control-of-provincial-governments-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements
Consider the following organization/bodies in India: (1). The National Commission for Backward Classes (2). The National Human Rights Commission (3). The National Law Commission (4). The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission How many of the above are constitutional bodies?

consider-the-following-organization-bodies-in-india-1-the-national-commission-for-backward-classes-2-the-national-human-rights-commission-3-the-national-law-commission-4-the-national-consumer-disputes-redressal-commission-how-many-of-the-above-are-constitutional-bodies
Consider the following statements: (1). If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. (2). Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place. (3). When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent. How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-1-if-the-election-of-the-president-of-india-is-declared-void-by-the-supreme-court-of-india-all-acts-done-by-him-her-in-the-performance-of-duties-of-his-her-office-of-president-before-the-date-of-decision-become-invalid-2-election-for-the-post-of-the-president-of-india-can-be-postponed-on-the-ground-that-some-legislative-assemblies-have-been-dissolved-and-elections-are-yet-to-take-place-3-when-a-bill-is-presented-to-the-president-of-india-the-constitution-prescribes-time-limits-within-which-he-she-has-to-declare-his-her-assent-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: (1). When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill. (2). When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations. (3). In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is not joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill. How many of the above statements are correct?

with-reference-to-finance-bill-and-money-bill-in-the-indian-parliament-consider-the-following-statements-1-when-the-lok-sabha-transmits-finance-bill-to-the-rajya-sabha-it-can-amend-or-reject-the-bill-2-when-the-lok-sabha-transmits-money-bill-to-the-rajya-sabha-it-cannot-amend-or-reject-the-bill-it-can-only-make-recommendations-3-in-the-case-of-disagreement-between-the-lok-sabha-and-the-rajya-sabha-there-is-not-joint-sitting-for-money-bill-but-a-joint-sitting-becomes-necessary-for-finance-bill-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' (1). The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest. (2). Hunting is not allowed in such area. (3). People of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce (4). People of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-once-the-central-government-notifies-an-area-as-a-community-reserve-1-the-chief-wildlife-warden-of-the-state-becomes-the-governing-authority-of-such-forest-2-hunting-is-not-allowed-in-such-area-3-people-of-such-area-are-allowed-to-collect-non-timber-forest-produce-4-people-of-such-area-are-allowed-traditional-agricultural-practices-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
Consider the following statements: Statement-(I): The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration. Statement-(II): Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements: (1). Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President. (2). The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block. (3). The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States. How many of the above statements are correct?

with-reference-to-scheduled-areas-in-india-consider-the-following-statements-1-within-a-state-the-notification-of-an-area-as-scheduled-area-takes-place-through-an-order-of-the-president-2-the-largest-administrative-unit-forming-the-scheduled-area-is-the-district-and-the-lowest-is-the-cluster-of-villages-in-the-block-3-the-chief-ministers-of-the-concerned-states-are-required-to-submit-annual-reports-to-the-union-home-ministry-on-the-administration-of-scheduled-areas-in-the-states-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of bengal designated as the Governor General of India?

by-which-one-of-the-following-acts-was-the-governor-general-of-bengal-designated-as-the-governor-general-of-india
In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' means?

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Civil Services Preliminary 2023 GS Paper

Consider the following statements: (1). Jhelum River passed through Wular Lake. (2). Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake. (3). Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake How many of the statements given above are correct

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Consider the following statements: Statement – I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. Statement – II: Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?

which-one-of-the-following-countries-has-been-suffering-from-decades-of-civil-strife-and-food-shortages-and-was-in-news-in-the-recent-past-for-its-very-severe-famine

Consider the following countries: (1). Bulgaria (2). Czech Republic (3). Hungary (4). Latvia (5). Lithuania (6). Romania How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border the Ukraine?

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With reference to the Earth’s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?

with-reference-to-the-earth-s-atmosphere-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-correct

In the context of finance, the term ‘beta’ refers to

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Consider the following statements: Statements-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statements-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

consider-the-following-statements-statements-i-the-temperature-contrast-between-continents-and-oceans-is-greater-during-summer-than-in-winter-statements-ii-the-specific-heat-of-water-is-more-than-that-of-land-surface-which-one-of-the-following-is-correct-in-respect-of-the-above-statements

With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements: (1). None of them uses seawater. (2). None of them is set up in water-stressed district. (3). None of them is privately owned. How many of the above statements are correct?

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“Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

wolbachia-method-is-sometimes-talked-about-with-reference-to-which-one-of-the-following

‘Aerial metagenomics’ best refers to which one of the following situations?

aerial-metagenomics-best-refers-to-which-one-of-the-following-situations

‘Microsatellite DNA’ is used in the case of which one of the following?

microsatellite-dna-is-used-in-the-case-of-which-one-of-the-following

With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with

with-reference-to-the-indian-history-alexander-rea-a-h-longhurst-robert-sewell-james-burgess-and-walter-elliot-were-associated-with

Consider the following pairs: #(1) Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine # (2) Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine # (3)Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine, How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Consider the following statements: (1). Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. (2). Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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consider-the-following-pairs-objects-in-space-description-1-cepheids-giant-clouds-of-dust-and-gas-in-space-2-nebulae-stars-which-brighten-and-dim-periodically-3-pulsars-neutron-stars-that-are-formed-when-massive-stars-run-out-of-fuel-and-collapse-how-many-of-the-above-pairs-are-correctly-matched

Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?

which-one-of-the-following-countries-has-its-own-satellite-navigation-system

Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution: (1). Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world. (2). Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution (3). There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury How many of the above statements are correct?

consider-the-following-statements-regarding-mercury-pollution-1-gold-mining-activity-is-a-source-of-mercury-pollution-in-the-world-2-coal-based-thermal-power-plants-cause-mercury-pollution-3-there-is-no-known-safe-level-of-exposure-to-mercury-how-many-of-the-above-statements-are-correct

with-reference-to-india-consider-the-following-pairs

Regions often mentioned in news Reason for being in news (1). North Kivu and Ituri :#: War between Armenia and Azerbaijan (2). Nagorno-Karabakh:#: Insurgency in Mozambique (3). Kherson and Zaporizhzhia:#: Dispute between Israel and Lebanon How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II: The ‘Arab Peach Initiative’ mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Consider the following pairs: Area of conflict mentioned in news: Country where it is located (1). Donbas : Syria (2). Kachin : Ethiopia (3). Tigray : North Yemen How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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in-the-recent-years-chad-guinea-mali-and-sudan-caught-the-international-attention-for-which-one-of-the-following-reason-common-to-all-the-them-a-discovery-of-rich-deposits-of-rare-earth-elements-b-establishment-of-chinese-military-bases-c-southward-expansion-of-sahara-desert-d-successful-coups

Consider the following heavy industries: (1). Fertilizer plants (2). Oil refineries (3). Steel Plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?

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Consider the following pairs: (1). Kamarajar Port :#: First major port in India registered as a company (2). Mundra Port :#: Largest privately owned port in India (3). Visakhapatnam :#: Largest container port in India How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Consider the following trees: (1). Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) (2). Mahua (Madhuca indica) (3). Teak (Tectona grandis) How many of the above are deciduous trees?

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Consider the following statements: (1). India has more arable area than China. (2). The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. (3). The average productivity per - hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China. How many of the above statements are correct?

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Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?

which-one-of-the-following-is-the-best-example-of-repeated-falls-in-sea-level-giving-rise-to-present-day-extensive-marshland

Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?

ilmenite-and-rutile-abundantly-available-in-certain-coastal-tracts-of-india-are-rich-sources-of-which-one-of-the-following

About three-fourths world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by:

about-three-fourths-world-s-cobalt-a-metal-required-for-the-manufacture-of-batteries-for-electric-motor-vehicles-is-produced-by

Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?

which-one-of-the-following-is-a-part-of-the-congo-basin

q-consider-the-following-statements-1-amakantak-hills-are-at-the-confluence-of-vindhya-and-sahyadri-ranges-2-biligirirangan-hills-constitute-the-easternmost-part-of-satpura-range-3-seshachalam-hills-constitute-the-southernmost-part-of-western-ghats-how-many-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct

Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of sterilization?

which-one-of-the-following-activities-of-the-reserve-bank-of-india-is-considered-to-be-part-of-sterilization

Consider the following markets: (1). Government Bond Market (2). Call Money Market (3). Treasury Bill Market (4). Stock Market How many of the above are included in capital markets?

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Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?

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Consider the following statements: (1). The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds. (2). Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop. (3). Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking. How many of the above statements are correct?

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Consider the investments in the following assets: (1). Brand recognition (2). Inventory (3). Intellectual property (4). Mailing list of clients How many of the above intangible investments?

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consider-the-following-1-demographic-performance-2-forest-and-ecology-3-governance-reforms-4-stable-government-5-tax-and-fiscal-efforts-for-the-horizontal-tax-devolution-the-fifteenth-finance-commission-used-how-many-of-the-above-as-criteria-other-than-population-area-and-income-distance

Consider the following infrastructure sectors: (1). Affordable housing (2). Mass rapid transport (3). Health care (4). Renewable energy On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?

consider-the-following-infrastructure-sectors-1-affordable-housing-2-mass-rapid-transport-3-health-care-4-renewable-energy-on-how-many-of-the-above-does-unops-sustainable-investments-in-infrastructure-and-innovation-s3i-initiative-focus-for-its-investments

Consider the following statements: Statement-(1): Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement-(2): Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?