Civils Prelims
2024 Model Questions
TEST 5
(Prepared
on 21.5.2024 )
(also useful for
TSPSC GROUP 1, 2024 PRELIMS GS PAPER)
Prepared by :Praturi
Potayya Sarma
1)With
reference to "normal monsoon
“ predictions in India, which
one of the following statements is/are correct ?
(a) Rainfall will be 96% of the Long Period Average
of 89cm in 2019
(b) Rainfall that's 96-104% of the LPA is considered
"near normal" in the IMD lexicon.
(c
) In 2018, in April, the IMD had forecast
"normal" monsoon rains but India saw below normal rainfall.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: b
2)
Close to three out of every four students
who applied for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) and National
Institutes of Technology (NIIT) in 2019, chose to write the Joint Entrance Exam
(JEE) twice — once in January, and the second time in April.
Consider
the following :
1) National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the
examination for the first time this year, taking over from the Central Board of
Secondary Education.
2) The decision to abolish the offline mode would
disadvantage rural students without adequate access to computers and the
internet.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:
a
3)With
reference to India, consider the following :
1.
ECI the poll body is largely “powerless”
and “toothless” to act against religious and hate speeches by candidates during
the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaigning.
2. ECI had issued notices for hate speeches and
campaigning for votes on the basis of religion in only three cases so far in
the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
3. So
basically the ECI is toothless
and powerless against hate speeches.
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘ free and fair elections ‘ in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans:
a
4)With
reference to APIs , which of the following statements is
correct ?
(a) India continues to rely on imports of key
starting materials, intermediates and APIs from China, with the share of
dependence increasing over time
(b) Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has
recommended “making it mandatory to have QR coding on labels of Active
Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) — the most important constituent of any drug
formulation — for tracing the origin and movement of APIs from manufacturers to
formulators through a system of networking
(c
) various fora, stake holders had suggested
incorporating a system of QR coding on the packing of APIs for tracing the
origin and movement of the drug ingredients.
(d) All the above
Ans: d
5)With
reference to Coast Guard , which
one of the following statements is correct ?
(a) Coast Guard was the youngest force created by
the Ministry of Defence in 1978,
(b) they had been mandated to take up various
operations to ensure round the clock surveillance with a hawk eye vigil on
coastal and maritime security.
(c
) he Coast Guard was working in close
coordination with the Navy and other stakeholders in serving the maritime
security and coastal security.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
6)
Consider the following :
1)TikTok mobile application
2) Indonesia and Bangladesh had banned TikTok and
the U.S. enacted the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act to safeguard
children
3) order banning it is a violation of the right to free speech and
expression.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
1,2,3
Ans
:d
7)With
reference to India, consider the following :
1. some critical technological inductions like the
Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), fourth generation fighter
aircraft, Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) platforms and critical force
enablers have to be fast-tracked to maintain “the edge in such short skirmishes
where we cannot bring our numbers to bear for a decisive outcome
2. In the Balakot operations, we had technology on
our side and we could launch precision stand-off weapons with great accuracy
3. In the subsequent engagement, we came out better
because we had upgraded our Mig-21s Bisons and Mirage-2000 aircraft.
4. with the proposed induction of the Rafale
aircraft and the S-400 Surface to Air Missile (SAM) systems in the next 2-4
years, once again the “technological balance will shift in our favour
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘ Air power ‘ in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 , 3, 4
Ans:
d
8)With
reference to ‘Global warming’ , which of the following statements is
correct ?
(a) Global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C between 2030
and 2052 if it continues to increase at the current rate.
(b) Globally, if we continue with our current development
trajectory, we are certain to breach the 1.5 o c target in
the coming 30 years.
(c
) This increase in global temperature is likely
to result in an increase in mean temperature over most land and ocean regions,
hot extremes in most inhabited regions, heavy precipitation in several regions
and the probability of drought and precipitation deficits in some regions.
Future climate-related risks can be reduced by up-scaling climate mitigation
measures.
(d)
All the above statements are correct
Ans
: d
9)With
reference to heavy minerals such as ilmenite, rutile, leucoxene, garnet,
monazite, zircon and sillimanite, found in beach sand ,
in which of the following is the primary ore for Thorium ?
(a)
Monazite
(b)
Rutile
(c
) Garnet
(d)
Zircon
Ans:
a
10)
Consider the following for noise pollution control in
India ?
1)
There is a statutory mandate in Noise Pollution (Regulation
and Control) Rules, 2000
2) There were use of DJ systems, music systems, public address systems
during weddings or other functions and noise was being created at odd hours
adversely affecting the health of the citizens.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
11)With
reference mountains in India, consider
the following :
1. The Aravalli mountain range that spans four
states—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi—was never continuous, but mining
and construction activities have made it even more broken
2. In Gujarat too, illegal mining in Banas-kantha,
Sabarkantha and Aravalli districts—the three districts where the Aravalli range
spans—has adversely affected the ecology
3. Even the Delhi ridge, the last stretch of Aravallis,
in the northern part of the capital, has been encroached upon.
Which
of the above is correct ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans:d
12)With
reference to ‘ mining activities in
tribal areas’ , which of the
following statements is correct ?
(a) Mining activities has destroyed the environment and
forests and caused much misery to local communities (the tribals in the area).
(b) There is no effective check on mining operations nor
is there any effective mining policy to guide so
(c
) Air, water and soil pollution problems in
almost all key mining districts of India have severely affected people’s health
and their livelihood
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
13)With
reference to ‘National Mineral Policy 2019’ , which one of the following
statements is correct ?
(a)
Proposes
to increase the production of major minerals by 200 per cent in seven years,
and reduce trade deficit in mineral sector by 50 per cent in seven years.
(b)
Aims
to attract private investment through incentives like financial package, right
of first refusal at the time of auction etc. or any other appropriate incentive
according to international practices.
(c
) Introduces
the concept of Exclusive Mining Zones which will come with in-principle
statutory clearances for grant of mining lease.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
14)Other
than PSLV , why is
GSLV programme
considered a good option for
ISRO in India in 2019 ?
1) The GSLV Programme - Phase 4 will enable the launch
of 2 tonne class of satellites for Geo-imaging, Navigation, Data Relay
Communication and Space Sciences.
2) The GSLV Continuation Programme - Phase 4 will meet
the launch requirement of satellites for providing critical Satellite
Navigation Services, Data Relay Communication for supporting the Indian Human
spaceflight programme and the next interplanetary mission to Mars.
3)This will also ensure the continuity of production in
Indian industry.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 , 2, 3
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:
c
15)With
reference to India, consider the following ?
1.The Congress-led
government in Chhattisgarh(in 2019) has revised the composition of the
governing council of District Mineral Foundation Trusts (DMFTs), and placed the
minister in-charge of the respective districts at the head of the governing
bodies.
2. Earlier, these were headed by the District Collector
(DC)
3. The move follows the Chhattisgarh government’s
observation that DMFTs have not been functioning optimally to benefit
mining-affected people and the worst affected areas.
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to benefit the mining-affected
people ‘ in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans:
d
Ans:
d
16)With
reference to space research , which of the following statements
is correct ?
(a) GSLV has enabled independent access to space for 2
tonne class of satellites to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
(b) One of the very significant outcomes of the GSLV
Continuation Programme is the mastering of the highly complex cryogenic
propulsion technology, which is an essential technological capability to launch
communication satellites to GTO
(c
) This has also paved the way for the development
of a high thrust Cryogenic engine & stage for the next generation launch
vehicle i.e. GSLV Mk-l
(d) All the above
Ans
: d
17)With
reference to “ECI the poll body is largely “powerless” and
“toothless” to act against religious and hate speeches by candidates during the
2019 Lok Sabha election campaigning.”, which one of the following is
giving powers to ECI ?
(a)
Section 123(3A) and Section 125 of Representation of the People Act, 1951
prohibits promotion of enmity on grounds of religion, race, caste, community or
language in connection with election as
corrupt electoral practice and prohibits it.
(b)Cable
Television Network Regulation Act,l 1995 Section 5 and 6 of the prohibit
transmission or re-transmission of a programme through cable network in
contravention to the prescribed programme code or advertisement code
(c
) Cinematograph Act, 1952 Section 4, 5B and 7 empowers the Board of Film
Certification to prohibit and regulate the screening of a film
(d)
All the above, gave power to ECI to implement Election Code
Ans
: d
18) Consider the following :
1) With the recent successful launch of GSLV-F11 on 19th
December 2018, GSLV has successfully orbited 10 national satellites.
2) GSLV with the indigenous Cryogenic Upper Stage has
established itself as a reliable launch vehicle for communication, navigation
and meteorological satellites and also to undertake future interplanetary
missions.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
19)With
reference to India, consider the following ?
1. The earth has enough resources for our need, but not
for our greed.
2. It is extremely crucial to link every aspect of
urbanization with sustainability.
3. Cities account for two-thirds of global energy demand
and 70% of carbon emissions. With urbanization expected to reach 67% globally
by 2050, cities will be the centers of economic growth and likely to contribute
80% of global GDP.
4. As such, cities need to take the lead for transition to a
low-carbon economy, particularly in emerging economies in Asia.
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘ urbanisation ‘ in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 , 3, 4
Ans:
d
20)With
reference to National Knowledge
Network , which of the
following statements is correct ?
(a) National Knowledge Network (NKN) in building a strong
Digital India.
(b) NKN inter connects about 1700 major Research and
Educational Institutes in India,.
(c
) thereby it is
providing a powerful platform to close to five crore students,
researchers, academicians and government officers
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
21)With
reference to CSCs , which one of the following statements is
correct ?
(a) CSC’s across India are providing digital services to
rural India.
(b) CSCs have successfully developed Village Level
Entrepreneurs (VLE) in rural areas and created job opportunities for more than
10 Lakh people.
(c
) There are 2.92 Lakh CSCs in rural India
providing opportunities to access various government and other services across
2.15 Lakh Gram Panchayats
(d)
All the above
Ans : d
22)Other
than hydrogen , why is
Helium also considered a
good option for the balloons ?
1)
Helium is non-inflammable
2)
It is less dense than air and also provides buoyancy
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
23)
Consider the following (2018-19):
1.
Trade tensions between US and China increased uncertainty with many speculating
that they will hurt global growth
2.
Encouraged by US recovery, US Fed and other developed country central banks
began unwinding their unconventional easy money policies and raising interest
rates and stuck with that policy until recently.
3.
Responding to these global developments, investors had started pulling out of
emerging markets and India was one of them.
Which
of the above can be considered for market analysis (2018-19) in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
24)With
reference to vitamins , which of the following is correct ?
(a)
Vitamins which are soluble in fat and oils but insoluble in water are kept in
Fat soluble vitamins
(b)
These are A,D,E and K
(c
) They are stored in liver and adipose (fat storing) tissues
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
25)With
reference to nucleic acids , which
one of the following is correct ?
(a)
The particles in nucleus of the cell, responsible for heredity, are called
chromosomes
(b)
Chromosomes are made of up of proteins and another type of biomolecules called
nucleic acids
(c
) These are mainly of 2 types i.e., the
DNA and RNA
(d)
All the above
Ans : d
26)
Why Vitamin K is
also considered good for
blood clotting ?
1)
Green leafy vegetables are good sources of
Vitamin K
2)Deficiency
of Vitamin K may lead to pernicious anaemia (RBC deficient in haemoglibn )
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: a
27)With
reference to Proteins, consider the following ?
1.
Proteins are the most abundant biomolecules of the living system
2.
Chief sources of proteins are milk, cheese, pulses, peanuts, fish, meat etc.
3.Proteins
are required for growth and maintenance of body
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘ ‘ in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
28)Which
of the following statements is correct ?
(a)
Glucose occurs freely in nature as well as in the combined form
(b)It
is present in sweet fruits and honey
(c
) Ripe grapes also contain glucose in large amounts
(d)
All the above
Ans : d
29)Which
one of the following statements is correct ?
(a)
Lead, when exposed to air, is a bluish grey and lustrous metal
(b)
Lead may soon get covered with a thin layer of lead hydroxide
(c
) Air pollution, because of lead in cities is increasing
(d)
All the above
Ans : d
30)
Consider the following :
1)
Electrophoresis of DNA fragments
2)Hybridisation
with DNA probe
3)Digestion
of DNA by RENs
4)Autoradiography
5)Blotting
of DNA fragments to nitrocellulose membrane
With reference
DNA fingerprinting, Which of the
above is is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) 1,2,3,4,5
(d) 2 and 3 only
Ans
: c
31)With
reference to Green Chemistry, consider the following ?
1. Green chemistry is a way of thinking and is
about utilizing the existing knowledge and principles of chemistry and other
sciences to reduce the adverse impact on environment
2.Utilisationn
of existing knowledge base for reducing the chemical hazards along with the
developmental activities is the foundation of green chemistry
3.Chlorine
was used earlier for bleaching paper. These days, hydrogen perioxide with
suitable catalyst , which promotes the bleaching action of hydrogen peroxide is
used.
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘ ‘ in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
32)With
reference to ‘Industrial solid
wastes’ , which of the
following statements is correct ?
(a)
Industrial solid wastes are sorted out as biodegradable and non-degradable
wastes
(b)
Bioidegradable wastes are generated by cotton mills, food processing units and
paper mills.
(c
) Non-biodegradable wastes are generated by thermal power plants (which produce
fly ash)
(d)
All the above
Ans : d
33)Which
one of the following statements is correct ?
(a)
Helium’s journey started with French Astronomer Pierre Janssen who studied
the Sun’s spectrum and stumbled upon a unique yellow line much different than
the familiar yellow lines of Hydrogen;
(b)
This he did under the aegis of a total solar eclipse that had blanketed Guntur
city on August 18, 1868
(c
) English astronomer Norman Lockyer observed the same unique lines in his
laboratory, albeit under a clear sky and named the so-found new element Helios
, after the Greek Sun God
(d)
All the above
Ans : d
34)
With reference to Hydrogen, consider the following :
1)
Harold C . Urey, got Nobel Prize for separating hydrogen isotope of mass number
2 by physical methods
2)
Terrestrial hydrogen contains 0.0156% of deuterium mostly in the form of Hydrogen deuteride (HD).
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
35)With
reference to Hard Water, consider the following :
1.Rain
water is almost pure (may contain some dissolved gases from the atmosphere)
2.Being
a good solvent, when it flows on the surface of the earth, it dissolves many
salts.
3.Presence
of calcium and magnesium salts in the form of hydrogencarbonate, chloride and
sulphate in water makes water, Hard Water.
Which
of the above can be natural?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans:
d
36)
Twins occur mostly in one of the two
forms i.e., Identical or Moozygotic twins and Fraternal or dizygotic
twins. Consider the following :
1)Monozygotic
twins are conceived from a single egg and single sperm.They harbor same set of
genome, genes and thus are of same sex.
2)In
case of dizygotic twins, two separate ova are fertilized by two separate sperms
to grow simultaneously. Dizygotic twins mostly inherit different genes and
hence they look different.
3)Recent
studies have shown the presence of another type of twins, where a single egg
splits into two to be fertilized by different sperms
Which
of the above is correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(c
) 2 and 3
(d)1,2,3
Ans
: d
37)Which
of the following is not a bio-fuel ?
(a)
Ethanol
(b)Methanol
(c
) Natural Gas
(d)
Butanol
Ans
: c
38)With
reference to Ethanol , which one of the
following statements is correct ?
(a)
It is also called as Carbon neutral
(b)
This biio-fuel is produced by the fermentation of corn or sugarcane
(c
) Ethanol refers to any biofuel made from Plant carbohydrates
(d)
All the above
Ans :d
39)Other
than adding lime to hard water , which method can also be considered as a good option for
the removal of permanent hardness in water
in India ?
1)
Calculated amount of lime is added to hard water. It precipitates out calcium
carbonate and magnesium hydroxide which can be filtered off. (Clark’s method)
2)
Sodium aluminium silicate is added in hard water, and exchange reactions take
place.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
40)With
reference to Hydrogen Economy, consider the following :
1.
The basic principle of hydrogen economy is the transportation and storage of
energy in the form of liquid or gaseous dihydrogen
2.It
is for the first time in the history of India that a pilot project using
dihydrogen as fuel was launched in October, 2005 for running automobiles
3.
Nowadays, it is also used in fuel cells for generation of electric power.
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘ Hydrogen Economy ‘ in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
41)Which
of the following are the unanimously accepted ‘alternative fuels ?
(a)
Methanol, Ethanol
(b)
Hydrogen, CNG
(c
) LPG and bio-diesel
(d)
All the above
Ans : d
42)With
reference to coal , which one of the following statements is
correct ?
(a)
In India, coal based energy generation meets around 70 per cent of our energy
needs
(b)
Bulk coal reserves ( about 73%) are of interior grade non-coaking coals with
ash contents 45 – 50% having moderately high reactivity and high ash fusion
temperature
(c
) Indian coals are not only high in ash, but also the association of mineral
matter with carbon matrix is very close and in dispersed form
(d)
All the above
Ans : d
43)
What is ‘coal gassification’ ? And consider the following also :
1)
The process of producing ‘syngas’ (synthesis gas) from coal is called ‘coal
gasification’.
2)
Burning the coal in thermal power station
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: a
44)With
reference to Methanol in India, consider
the following :
1.’Methanol
Economy’ promises to help our nation in mitigating petroleum import cost
and at the same time counter problems associated with global warming due to
excess CO2 emissions.
2.Use
of methanol as a fuel and chemical intermediate provides multiple avenues for
its utilization with rapidly increasing demand for automobile and consumer
sectors
3.Methanol
can be dehydrated to produce Dimethyl Ether (DME) which can replace diesel and
also can blended with LPG
Which
of the above is correct ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans:
d
45)
“Criminals in power are nothing but a
liability to this country. Their presence in power strikes at the roots of
democracy’.With reference to
this , which of the
following statements is/are correct ?
(a)In a multi-party democracy, where members are elected
on party lines and are subject to party discipline, we recommend to Parliament
to bring out a strong law whereby it is mandatory for the political parties to
revoke membership of persons against whom charges are framed in heinous and
grievous offences and not to set up such persons in elections, both for the
Parliament and the State Assemblies,”
(b) Candidates should first make a full disclosure
of the criminal cases pending against them to the political parties under whose
banner they intend to contest the polls.
(c )The parties, in turn, should put up the complete
details of their candidates on their websites for public consumption, the
Supreme Court had ordered.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
46)With
reference to purity of gold, consider the following :
1)Gold
reference standard is indispensable in gold and jewellery hallmarking.
2)
Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dyavya (BND 4201 ) is India’s first home grown high purity
gold reference standard
3)It
is the reference material for gold of 9999 fineness and can be used to verify
the purity of gold in shops
Which
of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(c
) Both 2 and 3
(d)
1,2,3
Ans
: d
47)
With reference to gorilla glass,
consider the following :
1)For
added protection and reliability of smartphones, the manufacturers now use
gorilla glalss on gadget display.
2)It
is scratch and impact-resistant durable glass shield that helps protect mobile
screens from scratches, drops, and bumps of every day use.
3)
It is made of alkali-aluminosilicate, formed by bonding aluminium, silicon and
oxygen together
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) 1 , 2 , 3
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
48)With
reference to green house gases emission
India, consider the following :
1.There
is an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in India and to fulfil
international commitments under India’s Intended National Determined
Contribution (INDC) to the COP-21 UNFCCC Paris Accord
2.Studies
have shown that many coastal and Himalayan areas of India are increasingly
amplified risk of natural disasters from extreme weather events, with possible
correlations to anthropogenic climate change
3.
India is the most vulnerable country to climate change , followed by Pakistan,
Philippines and Bangladesh
Which
of the above is correct ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
49)With
reference to India’s quest for cleaner
fuels, , which of the following are imperative drives ?
(a)
urban air quality issues
(b)
climate change considerations
(c
) economic consequences of significant dependence on fossil fuel imports
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
50)With
reference to ‘computer graphics’ , which one of the following statements is
correct ?
a)Comptuer
graphics is a continually developing field with new inventions happening almost
every day
b)Right
from your desk top monitor , to you video games to watching 3D movies,
everything involves computer graphics
c)Drones,
Holograms, and 3-D imaging are revolutionizing the world of graphics like
nothing else.
d)
All the above
Ans:
d
52)Hemoglobin
in the human red blood cells, consider the following :
1)Metal
ions are electron deficient and most biological molecules are rich in
electronics, which means there is a general tendency, for metal ions to bind
and interact with biological molecules.
2)Hemoglobin
is an iron-containing protein that binds to oxygen through its iron atom, and
transports this vital molecule to body tissues.
3)Metals
can be highly reactive and corrosive, and induce toxicity in the body. Classic
examples are heavy metals such as mercury and lead
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) 1,2,3
(d)
Neither 2 nor 3
Ans:
c
53)With
reference to India (NIF), consider the following :
1.
The National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF) extends heartfelt
congratulations to Grassroots Innovators Shri Jagdish Prasad Parikh, Shri
Uddhab Kumar Bharali and Shri Vallabhbhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya on being
recognized with the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian Awards of the
country.
2.
The National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), an autonomous body of the
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has been actively
engaged in promoting creativity and innovation in our society
3.
NIF - India has taken major initiatives to serve the knowledge-rich common man
of the country. It is committed to making India innovative by documenting,
adding value, protecting the intellectual property rights (IPR) of the
contemporary unaided technological innovators as well as of outstanding
traditional knowledge-holders and disseminating their innovations on commercial
and non-commercial basis.
Which
of the above can be considered as
correct ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
54)With
reference to nuclear power
capacity , which of the following
statements is correct ?
(a) India has current installed nuclear power capacity of
6780 MW from 22 operational plants (in 2019)
(b) Another 6700 MWs of nuclear power is expected to come
on-stream by 2021-22 through projects presently under construction.
( c ) Union Cabinet in 2017
had approved construction of 10
units of India’s indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR). The
total installed capacity of the Plants will be 7000 MW.
( c ) This 10 PHWR project will result in a significant
augmentation of nuclear power generation capacity.
(d)
All the above
Ans:d
Please Note: The installed nuclear
power capacity in the country is 7480 MW comprising of 23 nuclear power
reactors (in mid 2023) . The nuclear
power reactors generated 46982 Million Units of electricity (including infirm
generation) in the year 2022-23.
The share of nuclear power in the total
electricity generation in the country was about 2.8% in the year 2022-23..
The present installed
nuclear power capacity is set to increase from 7480 MW to 22480 MW by 2031 on
progressive completion of projects under construction and accorded
sanction. The Government has also accorded ‘in principle’ approval for
new sites to set up nuclear reactors in future.
55)With
reference to IRNSS , which one of the
following statements is correct ?
(a)
IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system being developed by
India. It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users
in India as well as the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary, which
is its primary service area.
(b)
An Extended Service Area lies between primary service area and area enclosed by
the rectangle from Latitude 30 deg South to 50 deg North, Longitude 30 deg East
to 130 deg East.
(c
) IRNSS will provide two types of services, namely, Standard Positioning
Service (SPS) which is provided to all the users and Restricted Service (RS),
which is an encrypted service provided only to the authorised users. The IRNSS
System is expected to provide a position accuracy of better than 20 m in the
primary service area.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
56)
Consider the setting up of Doppler
Weather Radars in Kerala :
1)
At present, there are two Doppler Weather Radars in the state, at Kochi and
Thiruvananthapuram. With these 3 radars, the entire state will be covered for
monitoring of rainfall and severe weather events, and adequately warn the
people.
2)
IMD has developed many new models and tools right from nowcasts (2-3 hours) to
extended range forecasts (15-20 days’ lead time). The Department plans to
organize an awareness and training workshop for the state disaster management
authorities of all states and other stakeholders by next month, to brief and
train them on the new tools and how to make use of them for right decisions.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
57)With
reference to Air Quality in Delhi ,
consider the following :
1.
an Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi developed by the Ministry of
Earth Sciences (MoES).
2.
This system is designed to predict extreme air pollution events and give alerts
to take necessary steps as per Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the
Government of India.
3.
.The final product with 400 m x 400m high-resolution emission inventory of
Delhi and fringe area of all eight important air pollutants (like PM2.5, PM10,
NOx, CO, SO2, BC, OC and VOCs) has been prepared and being released.
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘ air quality ‘?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
58)With
reference to umbrella scheme “Ocean
Services, Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and Science
(O-SMART)”, which of the
following statements is correct ?
(a)
Implementation of O-SMART will help in addressing issues relating to
Sustainable Development Goal-14, which aims to conserve use of oceans, marine
resources for sustainable development
(b)
This scheme (O-SMART) also provide necessary scientific and technological
background required for implementation of various aspects of Blue Economy.
(c
) The State of Art Early Warning Systems established under the O-SMART Scheme
will help in effectively dealing with ocean disasters like Tsunami, storm
surges
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
59)With
reference to ‘Cloud seeding’ which one of the following statements
is correct ?
(a)
Cloud seeding can initiate rain and can augment volume under certain
circumstances with suitable clouds. This is an active area of research and main
hurdle is to separate the effect from artificial seeding from natural
precipitation. Cloud droplets would evaporate in a dry and polluted environment
and can grow in humid environment. Indo-Gangetic plains being a valley,
pollutants can be trapped in the atmosphere.
(b)
As air rises, it cools and gets saturated and form clouds. If there is more
water vapour available at higher altitudes, clouds may grow tall and make more
rain
(c
) Any cloud seeding application can be successful only if suitable clouds with
adequate development and cloud liquid water content are available.
(d)
All the above
Ans:
d
60)
With reference to Tsunami , consider the
following :
1)
Tsunami is not an outcome of global warming, it is a geological hazard which is
caused due to sub-marine earthquake, landslide and meteoritic impact.
2)
Though tsunami impact is not directly attributed to global warming, coastal
inundation by tsunamis can exacerbate the impact on coastal zones due to future
sea level rise.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
61)With
reference to India, consider the following :
1.
Global warming is also a driver for sea level rise around the globe.
2.
According to International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) fifth assessment
report (AR5) global sea level is rising at an average rate of 1.8 mm/yr over
the last century.
3.
However, the sea levels are changing at different rates along the Indian coast
as per the studies carried out at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information
Services (INCOIS).
Which
of the above can be considered
correct in the context of India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans:
d
62)With
reference to ‘global warming’ , which of the following statements
is correct ?
(a)
Studies have reported significant rising trends in the frequency and the
magnitude of extreme rainfall over different regions of India against a
backdrop of global warming.
(b)
More intense droughts are mainly observed over north and northwest India and
neighboring Central India.
(c
) The warmer SSTs over the tropical oceans are found to be significantly
associated with the variability of meteorological droughts over India.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
63)With
reference to India's biggest and most powerful communication satellite
GSAT-11 , which one of the
following statements is correct ?
(a)
Also called the “Big Bird”, the Rs 1,174-crore GSAT-11 satellite is India's
most capable satellite in orbit
(b)
The 5.8-ton satellite with solar panels 4-metres long was released into the
Earth's geo-transfer orbit (GTO) at 2.07 a.m.
(c
) The French Arianespace’s Ariane-5 rocket launched GSAT-11 after a 33-minute
flight after blasting off from the Guiana Space Centre at Kourou in French
Guiana
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
64)
With reference to weather forecast in
India , consider the following :
1)
India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues three types of forecasts during
the monsoon season i.e., seasonal forecast (for the whole season), extended
range forecast (10- 30 days), short to medium range forecast (0-10 days).
2)
Under the National Monsoon Mission, MoES has implemented two state-of-the-art
dynamical prediction systems for short range, medium range, extended range and
seasonal forecasts. All these initiatives have helped to improve the skill of
monsoon rainfall forecasts over the country.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
65)With
reference to India, consider the following :
1.
The NITI Aayog also recently said in a report released that India is facing its
‘worst’ water crisis in history.
2.
A study done by NITI Aayog says that demand for potable water will outstrip
supply by 2030 if steps are not taken
3.
Twenty-one cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad will run
out of groundwater by 2020, affecting 100 million people, the study noted.
Which
of the above can be considered as true ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
66)With
reference to CGWB report, the situation
is all the more grim across central and southern states where storage
facilities are limited due to the hard rock terrain, further compounded by the
lack of rainfall. Which of the following
statements is correct ?
(a)
The extraction of groundwater is also extreme because of requirements for
agriculture, especially paddy
(b)
The extreme drop in groundwater levels could have enormous implications for the
availability of drinking water for the burgeoning population in the times to
come.
(c
) Besides, groundwater table decline coupled with nitrate pollution is also
enhancing the level of uranium in the groundwater, which is fast becoming an
emerging problem. GW is the main source of drinking water for over 80 percent
Indian rural households.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
67) Consider the following :
1)
When plastic is exposed to salt water and sunlight, it fragments into tiny
little pieces called microplastics and even nanoplastics, which find their way
to fishes and other aquatic life, eventually entering the food chain of which
humans are also a part..
2)
Additionally, plastic is treated with a lot of chemicals to give them the
desired properties, which are very harmful
Which
of the above is/are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(c
) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither
1 nor 2
Ans:
c
68)
Considered the following :
1)
Monozygotic twins can have differences due to their environments not due to
their genetics.
2)
Differences in methylation pattern can be observed to distinguish between
monozygotic twins since methylation pattern is governed by environment and
lifestyle.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:
c
69)With
reference to burning of tyres on road, in
India, consider the following :
1.
Often, one of the most common features of bandhs and protests is the burning of
tyres on the road
2.
It is a most inhuman crime of monstrous proportions as the thick toxic smoke
emitted by burning tyres adds to the already polluted urban air, thereby
silently adding to the untimely deaths of about 1 lakh people who die every
year in our country due to air pollution.
3.
Tyres nowadays are not made up of natural rubber alone, which is becoming
scarce day-by-day. It has been partly or completely replaced by synthetic
rubber and other chemical ingredients as well as heavy metals
Which
of the above is/are true in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
70)With
reference to ‘fake news’ , which of the following statements is
correct ?
(a)
Generally fake news is an excellent combination of misinformation and
disinformation.
(b)
Common citizens are not able to check facts in the messages on social media
(c
) Today, deep fake videos are being created even using artificial intelligence.
There is a lot of health related misinformation in social media too
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
71)With
reference to ‘Carbon neutral’ , which one of the following statements
is correct ?
(a
) Carbon neutral means reducing emissions where
possible and compensating for the remainder by investing in carbon reduction
projects (via offset units) to achieve net zero carbon emissions
(b) The landmark Paris Agreement, clinched in 2015,
commits countries to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate
change by limiting the global rise in temperature to well below 2 degrees
Celsius and as close as possible to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
(c) This means that global greenhouse emissions must peak
soon and then be driven down very rapidly, so that by the middle of the
century, only emissions which can be safely absorbed by soils, forests and
oceans remain.
.(d) All the above
Ans : d
72)
With reference to river basin floods in
India , consider the following :
1)
Heavy rainfall events lead to floods over different river basins of the
country. River basin floods are dealt by the Central Water Commission (CWC),
Ministry of Water Resources
2)
Flood Meteorological Offices (FMO) operated by the IMD provide meteorological
support to the CWC for issuing flood warnings in respect of the 43 rivers of
India covering 146 river basins. CWC issues flood forecasts 6 hrs. to 30 hrs.
in advance for 176 stations using QPF received from FMOs of ESSO-IMD and
in-situ hydrometeorological data.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
73)With
reference to‘AGRICULTURAL WEATHER FORECAST’ India, consider the following :
1.
India Metrological Department (IMD), under “Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa
(GKMS)”scheme, issues district level weather forecasts for the next five days
covering all the districts in the country
2.
Based on the weather forecast, Agromet Advisories are prepared in collaboration
with 130 Agro-Meteorological Field Units (AMFUs) and Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR). These advisories are communicated to the farming
community through multichannel dissemination systems including SMS using mobile
phones.
3.
Agromet Advisories are also issued to the farmers through SMS during extreme
weather events like hailstorm, cyclone, heavy rainfall etc. so as to minimize
the crop damages due to inclement weather, by taking preventive action.
Which
of the above can be considered as help to farmers in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans:
d
74)With
reference to two research stations in
Antarctica , which of the
following statements is correct ?
(a)
India maintains two research stations in Antarctica.
(b)
Annual expedition to Antarctica to maintain India’s two stations viz Maitri and
Bharati is continuing.
(c
) India’s first station “Dakshin Gangotri” was decommissioned in 1990.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
75)With
reference to ‘microplastics’ , which one of the following statements
is correct ?
(a)
Microplastic pollution is now gaining worldwide attention and presence of
microplastics in water and sediments on the ocean bed has been reported from as
far as Antarctica
(b)
Commercial fish show the presence of microplastics in their tissue
(c
) Sea food consuming human population is therefore at a risk of exposure to
these hazardous chemicals
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
76)
With reference to Arctic research base
consider the following:
1)
India commenced its dedicated Arctic research in 2007 and later established its
Arctic research base ‘Himadri’ in 2008.
2)
India continues to send expeditions to Arctic each year since 2008 in the
Norwegian Arctic, Svalbard. India’s Arctic research includes atmospheric,
biological, marine and earth sciences and glaciological studies.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
77)With
reference to India, consider the following :
1.
Ministry of Earth Sciences has also established a high-altitude research
station in Himalaya (third pole) called “HIMANSH”.
2.
It is at a height of 13,500 feet (4000 m), at a remote region in Lahaul -
Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
3.
It is to study and quantify the
Himalayan Glaciers response to climate change.
Which
of the above can be is correct ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
78)With
reference to ‘virtual water’ , which of the following statements
is correct ?
(a)
This concept was first introduced by Prof.Tony Allan from the King’s College
London, in 1993
(b)
He proposed this concept when he was researching on ‘how countries with water
scarcity can meet their water needs
(c
) Countries in North America and the Middle East have less water resrouce and
hence cannot produce all the food products that they need. They import the food that cannot be produced
in the home country . He noticed that by importing food these countries are
indirectly importing the water that is not available within their country.
(d) All the above
Ans
: d
79)With
reference to ‘virtual water’ , which one of the following statements is
correct ?
(a)
Virtual water is the water , we are consuming water in its indirect form.
(b)
It is defined as the volume of water
used to produce the goods as well as services that we consume and use
(c
) Virtual water is the largest volume of water we consume every day, larger
than the water we use for drinking , washing, bathing , sanitation etc.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
80)
Average temperatures over India during 2018 were significantly above normal in
India. Consider the following :
1).
During the year, annual mean surface air temperature, averaged over the
country, was +0.390C above (1981-2010 period) average. The year 2018 was the
sixth warmest year on record since nation-wide records commenced in 1901.
2)
However, this was substantially lower than the highest warming observed over
India during 2016 (+0.70C). It may also be mentioned that the Global mean
surface temperature anomaly during 2018 was +0.980C
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
81)With
reference to ISRO, India, consider the following ?
1.GAGAN
will redefine navigation over the Indian airspace
2.
IRNSS named as NavIC is an initiative to design and develop an independent
satellite-based navigation system to provide positioning and timing services
for users over the Indian region.
3.
IRNSS-1A to IRNSS-1G are fully operational designed to provide a position
accuracy of better than 10 metres for navigation services
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘ satellite based navigation ‘ in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
82)With
reference to Indian agriculture
, which of the following statements is correct ?
(a)
One of the weaker sections of the economy is agriculture which provides
employment to 49% of the population
(b)Contribution
of agriculture to GDP has been going down and now stands at about 16%
(c
) Farmers all over the country are also asking for higher prices in order to
improve their income.
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
83)With
reference to ‘coral bleaching’, which
one of the following is the reason ?
(a)
change in ocean temperature
(b)
run off and pollution
(c
) overexposure to sun light & extreme low tides
(d)
All the above
Ans: d
84)
A latest study shows that heat waves have increased in many parts of the
country. Consider the following :
1)
In India, the heat wave (HW) conditions are generally experienced during the
period from March to July with HW events mostly experienced during the middle 3
months period of April to June (AMJ)
2)
It has been observed that during hot weather season (AMJ), stations from the
north, northwest, central, east India and northeast Peninsula (together called
core HW zone (CHZ)) are most prone for heat wave (HW)/ severe heat wave (SHW)
days with highest frequency during May.
Which
of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a)1
only
(b)2
only
(
c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans
: c
85)With
reference to ‘2018 National Year of Millets’, consider the following ?
1.Millets
used to be referred as a Coasrse Grain
2.They
are nutria-rich climate smart cereals.
3.Their
farming is ecologically and economically desirable
Which
of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘ nutrition
‘ in India ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans
: d
Please Note: UN General Assembly at its
75th Session in March 2021 declared
2023 as International Year of
Millets. FAO is the lead agency for
celerating the Year in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders. Millets
can grow on arid lands with minimal inputs and are resilient to changes in
climate. )
86)With
reference to ‘Ocean Acidification’ , which of the following statements
is correct ?
(a)
Ocean Acidification is a problem that threatens everyone from tiny planktons to
huge whales and has the potential to affect the overall ecosystem’s resilience,
stability, biogeochemical cycling, and function.
(b)The
carbon dioxide released into the environment gets absorbed into the oceans
making them more acidic
(c
) Increased concentration of carbon dioxide in oceans causes the carbonate ions
to be relatively less abundant which, in turn, slows or prevents the formation
of seashells, coral skeletons and other structures composed of calcium
carbonate, and simultaneously weakens or dissolves previously made
structures
(d)
All the above
Ans
: d
87)
With reference to plastics, consider the following :
1. PE Polyethylene
2.PP Polypropylene
3.PET Polyethylene
Terephthalate
4.PLA (Polylactic
Acid)mainly derived from corn,cassava or sugarcane
Which
of the above can be considered as bioplastics ?
(a)1
and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(
c ) 3 only
(d)
4 only
Ans
: d
88 )Which of the following is/are correct ?
1)Dogs
are known for their sense of smell – but we know that their number of genes is
much smaller than that of mice, who we don’t see with that same ability .
2)The
sense of smell of dogs is however known to be about 10,000 times more sensitive
than that of a human
3)
Dogs and some other animals have a second smell system called the vomeronasal
organ above the roof of their mouth and below the septum dividing the sides of
the nose, which can detect the smell of molecules, that have been absorbed in
issues.
4)
Dogs, being intelligent and amenable to training , are among the first animals
employed to sniff explosives as well as a variety of other chemicals and they
continue to be used globally for the purpose by the army, police and customs
(a)1,
2 only
(b)2
and 3 only
(
c ) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3,4
Ans:
d
.
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