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Question: With reference to the Great Green Wall (GGW) programme, conider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. This is a ——–.
2. The ——–.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Ghare Baire, the popular museum-exhibition in Kolkata, derived its name from the title of: (The Hindu)
(a) ——–.
(b) ——–.
(c) ——–.
(d) ——–.
Question: With reference to child begging in India, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. As per the ——–.
2. If a child ——–.
3. As per the ——–.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Black-and-orange Flycatcher (BOF) and the Nilgiri Flycatcher (NIF), consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. These ——–.
2. These ——–.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Kongthong village, which is also known as the “whistling village” has a custom of assigning tunes to residents known as “jingrwai lawbei”, meaning “song of the clan’s first woman”. The village is located in: (Indian Express)
(a) ——–.
(b) ——–.
(c) ——–.
(d) ——–.
Question: With reference to India’s first privately developed fully cryogenic rocket engine, consider the following statements:
1. It has ——–.
2. The name ——–. .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: In the economics, what does the “Lipstick effect” mean? (BL)
(a) It is a term ——–.
(b) It is a ——–
(c) It is a ——–
(d) It is a ——–
Question: With reference India’s first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. It captures ——–
2. It has ——–
3. It is ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to ‘Namda craft’, consider the following statements: (Ref. PIB)
1. Namda ——–
2. It is ——– .
3. In India ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. DBT-NBRC ——–
2. The Deep ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: With reference to ‘Alfalfa’ consider the following statements: (The Hindu and Others)
1. It is a ———-
2. Alfalfa ———-
3. The US ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Capital expenditure includes money spent on which of the following? (Business Standard)
1. ———-
2. ———-
3. ———-
4. ———-
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question: With reference to Botulinum, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. It is a ———-
2. It ———- .
3. The toxin ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Who is called a wilful defaulter? (Business Standard)
(a) A wilful ———-
(b) A wilful ———-
(c) A wilful ———-
(d) A wilful ———-
Question: With reference to the ASEM grouping, consider the following statements: (AIR and Others)
1. The ASEM ———-
2. The 1 ———-
3. India ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Which one of the following options is correct about the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)? (BL)
(a) The USSD ———-
(b)The USSD ———-
(c) The USSD ———- .
(d) The USSD ———-
Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Global Nutrition Report, 2021 (Down To Earth)?
1. 12 million ———-
2. Unbalanced ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Which option is correct about the location of the Ronga Reserve Forest? (The Hindu)
(a) It is ———-
(a) It ———- .
(c) It is ———- .
(d) It is ———-
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Question: With reference to the new Wage Rate Index (WRI) series, consider the following statements: (BS)
1. The new—————
2. The new —————
3. Total 37 ————— .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Which of the following cultural heritages are found on Chamundi Hills? (The Hindu)
1. —————
2. —————
3. —————
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
Question: At which of the following locations, petroleum storage facilities have been established by the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited (ISPRL)? (PIB)
1. —————
2. —————
3. —————
4. —————
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question: With reference to the fertilisers uses in India, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. The —————
2. The total —————
3. Muriate —————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: A country must achieve at least two of the three criteria at two consecutive triennial reviews to be considered for graduation from LDC Category. Which are the three criteria? (AIR)
1. —————
2. —————
3. —————
4. —————
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Question: With reference to O-SMART, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. The —————
2. The —————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the National Family and Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), consider the following statements: (HT)
1. According —————
2. The total —————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the DART Mission, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)
1. It h —————
2. Its —————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: Which of the following features are parts of Mysuru Declaration 2021 on Citizen Charter? (PIB)
1. To promote———–
2. Increase ———–
3. Implement ———–
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the Co-operative societies, consider the following statements: (Business Standard)
1. Co-operative ———– ———–
3. Cooperative ———–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: According to the Global State of Democracy Report, 2021, which of the following features are essential for democracy? (The Hindu and Idea)
1. ———–
2. ———– ,
3. ———– ,
4. I ———– ,
5. ———–
6. ———–
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
Question: With reference to Gallantry awards, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. The Param ———–
2. Gallantry ———–
3. Vir Chakra ———–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the Global Privacy Assembly, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. It first met ———–
2. In ———–
3. India is one of the accredited members of this assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the “Public hearing”, consider the following statements: (The Hindu and DTE)
1. It is a ———–
2. The ———– d.
3. The ———– ic hearing committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the SDG Urban Index & Dashboard (2021-22), consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. Shimla ———–
2. It ranks ———–
3. The index ———– .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Which Union Ministry has flagged off the first ever All India Domestic Workers Survey? (PIB)
(a) ———–
(b) ———–
(c) Ministry of ———–
(d) Ministry of ———–
Question: The Matosinhos Manifesto, recently in the news, is related to: (Indian Express)
(a) ———–
(b) ———–
(c) ———–
(d) ———–
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Question: With reference to the “Spotlight Initiative”, consider the following statements: (Source: UN)
1. It is an ————
2. It aims ————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to “imported inflation”, consider the following statements: (HT)
1. If the oil ————
2. Only ————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: The Annual Cleanliness Survey 2021 was based on which of these parameters? (PIB)
1. ————
2. ————
3 ————
4. ————
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Question: With reference to Rani Gaidinliu, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. She was ————
2. She was ————
3. She belonged ————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Moirang in Manipur, which of the following statements is correct? (PIB)
(a) This was ————
(b) This was t ———— .
(c) This was ————
(d) This was ———— .
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Question: With reference to ‘repealing a law passed by the Parliaminet’, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)
1. Parliament ————
2. A law ————
3. Laws ————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Shale oil, consider the following statements:
1. Shale ———— .
2. Shale ———— .
3. Currently, ———— .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. It is a ———— .
2. This ————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the “captive insurance model”, consider the following statements:
1. It is ———— .
2. It ————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP), consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. It has ———— .
2. Financial a ———— .
3. There ———— .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: The Kundera and Talada ranges are located in: (HT)
(a) ————
(b) ————
(c) ————
(d) ————
Question: With reference to the POCSO Act, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. Evidence of ————
2. There is ————
3. The act ————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. The project ————
2. USOF ————
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: With reference to the transfer of a judge or a Chief Justice of a HIgh Court, consider the following statements: (Live Law)
1. The President ———
2. The Constitution ———
3. The transfer ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: The term ‘green room’ meetings is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to: (BL)
(a) ———
(b) ———
(c) ———
(d) ——— on
Question: The word ‘second flush‘ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to: (Down To Earth)
(b) ———
(b) T ———
(c) ———
(d) ———
Question: With reference to ‘Business Responsibility and Sustainability’ (BRSR), consider the following statements:
1. It is ———
2. It is a ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to oil in emergency reserves, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)
1. The member ———
2. ——— n emergency reserve.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to ‘proclaimed offenders’, consider the following statements: (HT and TOI)
1. If a person ———
2. Where a ———
3. An ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Sabz Burj, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. It is a ———
2. It is ———
3. It is ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Which of the following are the sources of Ammonia in the atmosphere? (Source: Down To Earth)
1. ———
2. ———
3. ———
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: A welfare state is based on which of the following principles? (The Hindu and NIOS)
1. To ensure ——
2. Principles ——
3. Principles of ——
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Which of the following Directive Principles in particular reflect Gandhian thought? (NIOS)
1. The state should ——
2. The state ——
3. The state —— .
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. The freedom ——
2. The freedom ——
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Queston: Consider the following statements: (NIE)
1. India’s ——
2. Grasses ——
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With referenec to the special courts, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. Setting up ——
2. The —— particular class of cases.
3. The —— Special Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. The constitutional courts——-
2. Day-to-day rituals ——
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: With reference to the Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, consider the following statements: (MHA)
1. Village ——- .
2. Gurdwara ——-
3. Gurdwara ——-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. ULPIN ——- .
2. National ——-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Consider the following statements: (AIR)
1. Pochampally ——-
2. Pochampally ——- .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the post-mortem protocols in India, consider the following statements: (The Mint)
1. ——-
2. ——-
3. Cases u ——- .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Under the Fundamental Rules, 1922, services of which of the following posts can be extended by up to two years beyond the two-year fixed tenure? (The Hindu)
1. ——-
2. ——-
3. ——-
4. ——-
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question: Arrange the following permanent research base stations in Antarctica in the chronological order of their establishment? (PIB)
1. ——-
2. ——-
3. ——-
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-3-1
(c) 2-1-3
(d) 1-3-2
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Question: With reference to NBFCs, consider the following statements: (Business Line)
1. These are———-
2. These ———- .
3. The ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the transfer of a judge (including Chief Justice) from one High Court to any other High Court, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. Article ———-
2. A judge ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: In which state is the Kattupaniya nomadic tribal group found? (The Hindu)
(a) ———-
(b)———-
(c) ———-
(d) ———-
Question: With reference to the ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG) declaration, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. The declaration ———- .
2. Its ———-
3. Its ultimate goal is to reduce carbon footprints and energy costs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Food miles, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. Food ———-
2. Foods ———-
3. Food ———- .
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the ordinance power, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. Article ———- .
2. The ———-
3. It is ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to “Kaiser-i-Hind” butterfly, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. It is ———- .
2. It is ———- h.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Consider the following pairs of state butterflies and respective states: (The Hindu)
1. ———-
2. ———-
3. ———-
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Consider the followings: (The Hindu)
1. A ———-
2. ———-
3. ———-
Which of the above are found/located around the hills of Nallamala?
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Tele Law, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. Tele-Law: ———-
2. It ———-
3. The ———-
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: With reference to the comparisons of Methane and carbon dioxide (CO2), consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. Methane’s ———–
2. Methane ———–
3. Among ———–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the RBI Retail Direct Scheme, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. It offers ———–
2. It offers ———–
3. Investors ———–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Why farmers in Telangana prefer to produce parboiled rice? (Business Line)
(a) FCI ———–
(b) Parboiled ———–
(c) To avoid ———–
(d) Parboiled ———–
Question: With reference to ethanol, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. Oil ———–
2. Grain- ———–
3. Government ———–
4. The Ethanol ———–
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Question: Which of the following states /UT have received GI certification for Basmati rice? (PIB)
1. ———–
2. ———–
3. ———–
4. J ———–
5. B ———–
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
Question: With reference to Norovirus, consider the following statements: (The Hindu and CDC)
1. It is very ———–
2. Norovirus ———–
3. Infection ———–
4. A person ———–
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Question: What is ‘Green Steel’? (PIB)
(a) Steel ———–
(b) Steel ———–
(c) Steel ———–
(d) A unique ———–
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Question: With reference to froth, consider the following statements: (IE and Quint)
1. The ——— .
2. ——— the froth.
3. The ———
4. Some ——— .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question: With reference to the Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. The MPLADS i ———
2. The annual ———
3. The Nodal District ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the National Monuments Authority (NMA), consider the following statements: (Ref. The Hindu)
1. It has ———
2. It has ———
3. It hasn’t ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: In which state is the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary located? (The Hindu)
(a) ———
(b) ———
(c) ———
(d) ———
Question: With reference to Fishing Cat, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. It is mostly ———
2. It is a ———
3. It is a ———
4. It is also ———
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Question: Consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. The Cotton ———
2. The Cotton ——— textile industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the Clydebank Declaration, consider the following statements: (TOI)
1. Over ———
2. The declaration ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. It will ———
2. The ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Which Union Ministry has announced the “Nutrition Smart Village” programme to commemorate the 75th year of Independence of India? (PIB)
(a) Ministry———
(b) Ministry ———
(c) Ministry of ———
(d) Ministry of ———
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Question: Consider the following statements: (India Science Wire)
1. The Indian ——–
2. Indian gut ——–
3. The human ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the “Like Minded Developing Countries” (LMDCs), consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. The group ——–
2. India ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: In which state are the Halakki Tribes found? (The Hindu)
(a) ——–
(b) ——–
(c) ——–
(d) ——–
Question: With reference to LeadIT (Leadership Group for Industry transition), consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. It is a ——– .
2. It is a ——– .
3. India ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to ‘HARBINGER 2021’, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. It was ——–
2. It was ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Which animal’s new species has been named ‘Issi saaneq’? (Indian Express)
(a) ——–
(b) ——–
(c) ——–
(d) ——–
Question: With reference to the 17th edition of the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), consider the following statements: (Indian Express)
1. The index ——–
2. The first ——–
3. India is ——– .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: With reference to UNESCO Creative Cities Network, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)
1. UNESCO ———
2. Srinagar ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to Homo naledi, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. It is a ———
2. The ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Which tribe is opposing the proposed bauxite mining project in the Mali Hill in Odisha? (Down To Earth)
(a) ———
(b) ———
(c) P ———
(d) ———
Question: With reference to intellectual property, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)
1. When ———
2. The World ———
3. India has ——— .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI), consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. FPIs ———
2. FPIs ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), Rules 2011 and amendments, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. It is ———
2. It is ———
3. It is ——— .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Chicago Convention , consider the following statements: (Indian Express)
1. The convention ———
2. The first ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to turmeric, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. India ——— .
2. Turmeric ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report 2021, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. The ———
2. The ———
3. Gujarat ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the first Global Drug Policy Index, consider the following statements:
1. The ———
2. India’s ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: Consider the following pairs of blackbuck protected areas and their locations: (Down To Earth)
1. Tal ———-
2. V ———-
3. R ———-
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the blackbucks, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. Blackbuck ———-
2. ———- Cauvery River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. India ———-
2. India ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to “backpacker tax”, consider the following statements: (BBC)
1. It ———-
2. The ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the “Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty” (MLAT), consider the following statements: (Ref: HT)
1. The Ministry ———-
2. The country ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Consider the following areas:(Business Line)
1. ———-
2. ———-
3. ———-
4. ———-
At the present level of technology, which of the above activities can be successfully carried out by using ‘Distributed ledger technologies or blockchain’?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question: Which of the following measures are included in Non-standard monetary policies? (Ref: Business Line)
1. ———-
2. ———-
3. ———-
4. ———-
5. ———-
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Question: With reference to the “emergency use listing (EUL)”, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)
1. It also ———-
2. The ———-
3. ———- the WHO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: With reference to ‘parole’, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)
1. Parole——–
2. The ——–
3. The ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: In which of the following tribes, children take the mother’s surname, the husband moves into his wife’s house, and the youngest daughter (khatduh) of the family is bequeathed the full share of the ancestral property? (Indian Express)
1. ——–
2. ——–
3. ——–
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Which of the following places were visited by the Guru Nanak Dev? (Financial Express)
1. ——–
2. ——–
3. ——–
4. ——–
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question: With reference to human papillomavirus (HPV), consider the following statements: (WHO)
1. Human ——–
2. HPV ——–
3. Cervical ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the Suspended particles in the water, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. Suspended ——–
2. The s ——– .
3. Biodegradable ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Methane emission, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. Methane ——–
2. Methane ——– .
3. Methane ——–
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
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Question: With reference to the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (known as FRA), 2006, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. FRA gives ———–
2. For the first time ———–
3. The Union ———–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Glasgow declaration on land and land-use, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth and Mongabay)
1. The declaration ———–
2. The declaration ———–
3. During ———–
4. The declaration——
5. The declaration —–
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 5 only
(b) 1, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 5 only
Question: Which of the following bustard species are endemic to India? (Hindustan Times)
1. —–
2. —–
3. S —– s
4. —–
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Question: What is Manathakkali, recently mentioned in the media? (New Indian Express)
(a) It —–
(b) It —–
(c) It is —–
(d) It is a —–
Question: With reference to the Ganges river dolphin, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. It is —–
2. It is —–
3. It is —–
4. Ganges —–
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Question: With reference to Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce scheme (MSP for MFP Scheme), consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. The ———
2. The ———
3. TRIFED ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: What is the use of Maleic Anhydride?
(a) It i ———
(b) It is ———
(c) It is ———
(d) It is ———
Question: With reference to sea buckthorn, consider the following statements: (Ref. PIB)
1. It is a ———
2. The plant ———
3. ——— resource in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the Small Island Developing States (SIDS), consider the following statements: (PIB and UN)
1. These are a ———
2. The three ———
3. For SIDS, ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Which of the following options define the term “Economic water productivity”?
(a) It is ———
(b) It is ———
(c) It is ———
(d) ———
Question: With reference to Lima work programme on gender (LWPG), consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. The first ———
2. It aims ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the National Sports Awards, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. Dhyan ———
2. The ———
3. Dhyan ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: What are the likely impacts of global warming on agriculture? (Down To Earth)
1. The ———
2. The ———
3. The ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to “Global Methane Pledge”, consider the following statements: (BBC)
1. It has ——— .
2. It aims ———
3. India ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. It applies ———
2. Capital, ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Consider the following places: (The Hindu)
1. ———
2. ———
3. ———
Which of the above islands are located in the Channel Islands?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to International Methane Emissions Observatory, consider the following statements: (UN)
1. It is a d ———
2. It was ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: Which one of the following options defines a “red tide”? (NOAA)
(a) It is ———-
(b) It is a ———-
(c) It is a ———-
(d) It is a ———-
Question: Consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. These ———-
2. These ———-
3. These ———-
4. These ———-
Which of the above statements are the features of ‘BASIC group of countries’?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question: In the climate change context, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. Non ———-
2. Annex ———-
3. The Climate ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: In the context of Indian Economy, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. The share ———-
2. The informal ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Which of the following is not correct with reference to Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Panchamrita’ scheme? (Down To Earth)
(a) By 2030, ———-
(b) India ———-
(c) India ———-
(d) India ———-
Question: With reference the Mandakini River, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)
1. It is ———-
2. The ———-
3. The ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to Indus river dolphin, cosider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. It is a ———-
2. It has ———-
3. The ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: When a country is placed in the FATF’s “grey list”, what actions are required to impove their policies? (Business Line and FATF)
1. ———-
2. ———-
3. ———-
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
Question: With reference to Atal Pension Yojana (APY), consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. Aadhaar ———-
2. The ———-
3. APY is ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: Which three countries have launched the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)? (Financial Express)
(a) ———- rica
(b) ———-
(c) ———-
(d) I ———-
Question: With reference to the “Revised Policy for Biomass Utilization for Power Generation through Co-firing in Coal based Power Plants”, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. It has ———-
2. It has ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: The word ‘arribada‘ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to: (Down To Earth)
(a) ———-
(b) ———-
(c) ———-
(d) ———-
Question: With reference to “Relay cropping”, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)
1. It is ———-
2. Under t ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: With reference to the India’s rights in ocean water, consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. India ———-
2. India ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: With reference to the economic recovery, consider the following statements: (Business Line)
1. A———–return to growth.
2. A ———- varying speeds.
3. An ———- rate of recovery.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements (Ref. Indian Express and ECI)
1. The Commission ———
2. The opinion ———
3. All Election ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question: With reference to the power of Election Commission of Iindia, consider the following statements: (HT and The Quint)
1. The EC ———
2. The EC ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: What are Kelp forests? (NOAA)
(a) These ———
(b) These ———
(c) These ———
(d) These ———
Question: With reference to polymetallic nodules, consider the following statements: (PIB and Others)
1. Polymetallic ——— .
2. The polymetallic ———
3. MATSYA ———
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
Question: With reference to Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), consider the following statements: (PIB)
1. It is———
2. The ———
3. These ———
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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