26. With regard to the Western Himalayas and the Eastern Himalayas, consider the following:
1. The ranges of the Eastern Himalayas are more continuous compared to Western Himalayas
2. The Western Himalayas receive most of the precipitation in the winter months and the Eastern Himalayas in the summer months
3. Eastern Himalayas are much greener and dense compared to Western Himalayas
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. All of the above
27. Consider the following statements:
1. The peninsular plateau is composed mainly of igneous and metamorphic rocks
2. The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills form a part of peninsular block.
3. The peninsular plateau is the oldest and most stable landmass in India, devoid of earthquakes or volcanic activity.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. All of the above
28. New Moore Island was recently in news because?
1. of the maritime dispute between India and Sri Lanka on Katchatheevu islands
2. of the maritime dispute between India and Bangladesh
3. of the alarming decline in the population of dolphins and whales there
4. of the alarming decline in the area of mangroves and coral reefs there
29. Peninsular rivers in India are not flooded as much as the Himalayan Rivers. The reasons can be?
1. India’s peninsular rivers have relatively steep gradients.
2. There is little variation in flow from the dry to wet seasons.
3. Most rivers do not form deltas.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1 only
Solution: 4
30. The Kashmir Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for the cultivation of
1. Zafran, a local variety of saffron
2. Buckwheat, a local nutritional coarse grain
3. Turnips, a local health supplement
4. All of the above
31. The British introduced tea plantations in the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas looking at some of the favourable conditions which were
1. Steep slopes
2. Thick soil covers with low organic content
3. Well distributed rainfall
4. Mild winters
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 3 and 4 only
4. All of the above
32. The Tarai region of the Northern plains supports luxurious growth of natural vegetation and varied wild life population. This is because
1. Re-emerging rivers from Bhabhar flow in undemarcated channels here creating marshy and swampy conditions
2. All fertile coarse loads is deposited at Tarai region after rivers re-emerge from Bhabar region
3. The Tarai region is crossed by large Himalayan Rivers which regularly deposit silt and clay here
4. Both 1 and 3
33. Consider the following statements about the Western and Eastern Ghats.
1. Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation than Eastern Ghats.
2. Western Ghats are more continuous than the Eastern Ghats as the latter is eroded by several east flowing rivers.
3. The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet each other at the Nilgiri hills.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. All of the above
34. Consider the following statements with regard to Western coastal plain
1. The western coastal plains provides natural conditions for the development of ports and harbours
2. The rivers flowing through western coastal plains do not form any deltas
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above
35. Consider the following rivers;
1. Krishna
2. Kaveri
3. Godavari
4. Penganga
The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged from south to north is
1. 2, 1, 3 and 4
2. 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. 1, 3, 4 and 2
4. 3, 2, 1 and 4
36. Given are the Indian Rivers and corresponding National Parks
1. Lohit Orang National Park
2. Chambal Rajaji National Park
3. Narmada Kanha National Park
Select the correct match
1. Only 2
2. 1 and 3
3. Only 3
4. 1, 2 and 3
37. Which of the following Rivers does not pass through Tropic of Cancer?
1. Sabarmati
2. Mahi
3. Damodar
4. Luni
38. Amongst the following the river that passes through most number of countries?
1. Zambezi
2. River Severn
3. Danube
4. Mississippi
39. Consider the following statements:
- First All India Whips Conference was organized in 1952.
- Organizing the All India Whips Conference is one of the functions assigned to the parliamentary secretariat.
- India inherited the concept of the whip from the British parliamentary system.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
40. Consider the following statements:
- The term ‘Office of whip’ is well-defined in the Constitution of India.
- The Two-line whip is issued to members directing them to vote as per the party line.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. Recently, Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has approved a programme to enhance the production of ‘Agarbatti’ under:
(a) Integrated Rural Programme
(b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
(c) National Skill Development Mission
(d) Gramodyog Vikas Yojana
42. ‘Smog towers’ are designed to work as:
(a) Electrostatic precipitator
(b) Active pollutant removal
(c) Air purifier
(d) Gas chamber
43. Consider the following statements:
- Smog tower can reduce particulate matter by 50% in the area.
- WAYU (Wind Augmentation Purifying Unit) has the capacity to purify air in an area of 500 meter square.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
44. Consider the following statements:
- UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is the successor of the International Children’s Emergency Fund (ICEF).
- It has published the “Lost at Home” report.
- Recently, United States and Israel have officially quit the UNICEF.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
45. Consider the following statements:
Mullaperiyar Dam is located in Kerala on the river Periyar.
The Periyar National Park is located around the dam’s reservoir.
Which of the given above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
46. ‘Young Scientist Award’ is given by:
(a) DRDO
(b) ISRO
(c) CSIR
(d) NITI
47. Consider the following statements:
- SKOCH Award is conferred by Prime Minister’s Office.
- It is given to both organisations and individuals.
- Recently Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has received SKOCH Gold Award for its “Empowerment of Tribals through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes” project.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
48. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was set up by:
(a) European Parliament
(b) United Nations General Assembly
(c) United Nations Trusteeship Council
(d) United Nations Economic and Social Council
49. The causative agent for Covid19 is the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a/an/the:
(a) DNA virus
(b) RNA virus
(c) Influenza A virus
(d) Mega virus
50. Consider the following statements:
1. DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ribose.
2. DNA is a double-stranded molecule, while RNA is a single-stranded molecule.
3. DNA is not stable under alkaline conditions, while RNA is stable.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 Only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
51. With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Functional chromosomes can be created by joining segments of DNA taken from cells of different species.
(b) Pieces of artificial functional DNA can be created in laboratories.
(c) A piece of DNA taken out from an animal cell can be made to replicate outside a living cell in a laboratory.
(d) Cells taken out from plants and animals can be made to undergo cell division in laboratory petri dishes.
52. ‘RNA interference (RNAi)’ technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?
1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.
2. It can be used in developing therapies for-the treatment of cancer.
3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies.
4. It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 4 only
53. With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of `genome sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future?
1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants.
2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants.
3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
54. What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?
(a) Production of biolarvicides
(b) Curing Coronavirus
(c) Reproductive cloning of animals
(d) Production of organisms free of diseases
55. Consider the following statements about SATAT Initiative:
1. This initiative was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in association with Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
2. The programme will be funded under Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) component of Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G).
3. This initiative promotes Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) as an alternative, green transport fuel.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
56. “Towards a Clean Energy Economy: Post-Covid-19 Opportunities for
India’s Energy and Mobility Sectors” has been released recently by:
(a) NITI Aayog and the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
(b) NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
(c) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
(d) None of the above
57. Which of the following is/are the aims of “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India?
1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did.
2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.
3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
58. Consider the following statements about Globba Andersonii:
1. It is commonly as ‘dancing ladies’ or ‘swan flowers’.
2. It is a rare and endangered plant species.
3. The species is restricted mainly to Salient Valley region.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 Only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 2 Only
59. ‘Prakash Singh case’ is more popularly associated with:
(a) Right to life and personnel liberty
(b) Judicial reforms
(c) Right to Information
(d) Police Reforms
60. ‘Same Language Subtitling (SLS) project’ is set up under the:
(a) Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan)
(b) News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA)
(c) Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
(d) None of the above
61. With reference to the SME International Convention – 2018, consider the following statements.
1. It is being organized by the UN Commission on Labour – India.
2. It offers a special focus on business and trade opportunities in India for International Entrepreneurs.
3. The platform facilitates exchange of relevant business partnerships for India’s Best Small and Medium Enterprises.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 2 and 3 only