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RTM QUESTIONs COMPILATIONS 2021

January 2021

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RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 1st-Jan-2021

1. Consider the following statements (b) 2 only regarding Subhash Chandra Bose. (c) Both 1 and 2 1. He became the president of INC for (d) Neither 1 nor 2 two consecutive years. 5. What is ‘SAHAYAK-NG’, sometimes 2. The idea of the Indian National seen in the news? Army (INA) was first conceived by (a) ’s indigenously developed Subhash Chandra Bose. unmanned aerial vehicle. 3. He opposed the Dominion status (b) India’s indigenously developed Air as proposed in the Nehru Report. Droppable Container. Which of the above statements is/are (c) A defence collaboration between correct? India and South Korea. a) 1 and 2 (d) An Israeli radar system b) 1 and 3 6. Which of the following groups, c) 2 and 3 represents neighboring countries of d) 3 only Argentina? 2. “Detached clouds in the form of white, (a) Peru, Chile, Uruguay and Bolivia delicate filaments, mostly white (b) Paraguay, Peru, Chile and patches or narrow bands. These clouds Uruguay are always composed of ice crystals, (c) Chile, Brazil, Uruguay and Peru and their transparent character (d) Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Chile depends upon the degree of separation of the crystals. As a rule, when these 7. Consider the following statements clouds cross the sun's disk they hardly about Index of Eight Core Industries diminish its brightness. When they are (ICI). exceptionally thick they may veil its 1. ICI provide an advance indication light and obliterate its contour.” on production performance of The above given description refers to industries of ‘core’ nature before which of the following clouds? the release of Index of Industrial (a) Cirrus Production. (b) Nimbostratus 2. The Index is compiled and released by Central Statistics Office. (c) Cumulonimbus 3. Refinery Products are not part of (d) Altostratus eight core industries. 3. Anaemia is caused due to the Which of the above statements is/are deficiency of: correct? (a) Oxygen a) 1 only (b) Iron b) 1 and 2 (c) Sulphur c) 2 and 3 (d) Calcium d) 1 and 3 4. With reference to Global Housing 8. Consider the following statements Technology Challenge (GHTC), 1. Bolivia is a landlocked country consider the following statements: 2. Brazil shares border with all South 1. It is an initiative by Ministry of American countries except Chile Housing and Urban Affairs. Which of the statements given above 2. One of the component of the GHTC is/are correct? is ‘Grand Expo and Conference’. (a) 1 only Which of the given above statements (b) 2 only is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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9. Gaza strip, often seen in the news, 10. Consider the following statements shares border with which of the 1. Spratly Island is located in East following countries/territories? China Sea 1. Israel 2. Socotra Island is located in Indian 2. Egypt Ocean 3. Syria 3. The Strait of Hormuz is a strait 4. Jordan between the Persian Gulf and the Select the correct answer using the Gulf of Oman code given below Which of the statements given above (a) 3 and 4 only is/are correct? (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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11. Consider the following statements 1. It is hosted and funded by about Trans-fats. International Monetary Fund 1. Trans-fat is a type of unsaturated (IMF). fat. 2. It monitors and makes 2. Trans fats also occur naturally. recommendations about the global 3. Trans fats give food a desirable financial system. taste and texture. Which of the given above statements Which of the above statements is/are is/are correct? correct? (a) 1 only a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only b) 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 c) 1 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 d) 1, 2 and 3 14. “Drugs Controller General of India 12. Consider the following statements: (DCGI)” works under the 1. The Food Safety and Standards administrative control of: Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention (a) Ministry of Chemicals and of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. Fertilizers 2. The Food Safety and Standards (b) Ministry of Health and Family Authority of India (FSSAI) is under Welfare the charge of Director General of (c) Both (a) and (b) Health Services in the Union (d) Neither (a) nor (b) Ministry of Health and Family 15. Consider the following statements: Welfare. 1. Within the Central Drugs Which of the statements given above Standard Control Organisation is/are correct? (CDSCO), National Pharmaceutical (a) 1 only Pricing Authority (NPPA) regulates (b) 2 only pharmaceutical and medical (c) Both 1 and 2 devices, under the gamut of (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ministry of Health and Family 13. Consider the following statements Welfare. regarding the Financial Stability 2. The Drugs Prices Control Order Board (FSB): (DPCO) issued by the Government

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of India under the Essential c) Provide protein rich food to Commodities Act, 1955 to regulate children in the government the prices of drugs. schools. Which of the given above statements d) Eliminate industrially produced is/are correct? trans-fatty acids from the global (a) 1 only food supply. (b) 2 only 19. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2 regarding International Financial (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Services Centres Authority. 16. Which one of the following is/are 1. International Financial Services correctly describe/describes the Centres Authority is a statutory objective ACROSS Scheme? regulatory body under the (a) Provide a reliable weather and Department of Economic Affairs to climate forecast for betterment of regulate all financial services in society. International Financial Services (b) Develop High-resolution models Centres (IFSCs) in the country. for the ocean forecast and 2. The authority exercise the powers reanalysis systems. of RBI in respect of financial (c) Improve Seasonal and Intra- services performed in the seasonal Monsoon Forecast. international financial services centres in the country. (d) All of the above. 3. IFSCA has members each 17. With reference to Political Life and nominated from RBI, IRDAI, SEBI Social Service of Mannathu and PFRDA. Padmanabhan, consider the following Which of the above statements is/are statements: correct? 1. He took part in the agitation a) 1 and 2 against Sir C. P. Ramaswamy b) 1 and 3 Iyer's administration in Travancore c) 2 and 3 (Kerala). d) 1, 2 and 3 2. He opened his family temple for 20. Consider the following statements everyone, irrespective of caste regarding Special economic zones distinction. (SEZs) in India. 3. He was instrumental in the 1. The SEZ Act 2005 envisages key formation of Kerala Congress, the role for the State Governments in first regional party in India. Export Promotion and creation of Which of the given above statements related infrastructure in SEZs. is/are correct? 2. All laws of India are applicable in (a) 1 and 3 SEZs unless specifically exempted 2 and 3 (b) as per the SEZ Act/ Rules. (c) 1 and 2 3. SEZs are exempted from Minimum (d) 1, 2 and 3 Alternate tax (MAT). 18. WHO’s REPLACE campaign is related Which of the above statements is/are to correct? a) Replace all petrol and diesel a) 1 and 3 vehicles to Electric Vehicles by b) 2 and 3 2030. c) 1 and 2 b) Replace all cooling systems in d) 1, 2 and 3 government buildings with energy efficient cooling system.

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21. Consider the following statements: except under the appropriation 1. The can made by the Appropriation Act summon a session of parliament (c) Finance Bill is required for at such a place as he/she thinks proposing new taxes but not other fit. Bill/Act is required for making 2. The provides changes in the rates of taxes for three sessions of the which are already under operation. parliament in a year but it is not (d) No Money Bill can be introduced mandatory to conduct all the except on the recommendation of sessions the President. 3. There is no minimum number of 24. Consider the following statements days that the parliament is with reference to “Prevention of required to meet in a year Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960”: Which of the above given statements 1. This Act restricts the exhibition is/are correct? and training of performing animals (a) 1 only as per the list maintained by the (b) 2 only state government. (c) 1 and 3 only 2. The Animal Welfare Board of India (d) 2 and 3 only was formed under this Act. 22. Consider the following statements Which of the given above statements about Question hour? is/are correct? 1. It denotes the time immediately (a) 1 only following the Zero Hour in both (b) 2 only Houses of Parliament. (c) Both 1 and 2 2. It is mentioned in the Rules of (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Procedure of the House. 25. Who designates any organisation as 3. During this time, the members ask religious denomination for the questions and the ministers purpose of Article 26? usually give answers. (a) Supreme Court Which of the given above statements (b) Parliament is/are correct? (c) State legislatures (a) 2 Only (d) President (b) 2 and 3 26. Recently the ‘Joint Comprehensive (c) 1 and 3 Plan of Action’ (JCPOA) was in news, (d) All of the above is commonly referred as: 23. With reference to Indian Parliament, (a) USA Nuclear Deal which one of the following is not (b) Iran Nuclear Deal correct? (c) Iraq Nuclear Deal (a) The Appropriation Bill must be (d) European Nuclear Deal passed by both the Houses of 27. Consider the following statements Parliament before it can be about International Atomic Energy enacted into law Agency (IAEA): (b) No Money shall be withdrawn from 1. The IAEA is an autonomous the consolidated Fund of India international organization within the United Nations system.

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2. It reports to both the United (a) Cut emissions of toxic carbon Nations General Assembly and dioxide. Security Council. (b) Reducing the global warming. Which of the given above statements (c) Cut emissions of toxic sulphur is/are correct? dioxide. (a) 1 Only (d) All of the above (b) 2 Only 30. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2 regarding Pangolins. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Pangolins are the only mammals 28. India has officially declared itself free wholly-covered in scales and they from which of the following diseases? use those scales to protect 1. Chikungunya themselves from predators in the 2. Yaws wild. 3. Avian Influenza (bird flu) 2. They are one of the most trafficked 4. Smallpox mammals in Asia. Select the correct answer code: 3. Indian Pangolin is listed under a) 2 and 4 Schedule I Part I of the Wildlife b) 1, 2 and 4 (Protection) Act, 1972. c) 2, 3 and 4 Which of the above statements is/are d) 1, 3 and 4 correct? 29. In the context of which of the a) 1 and 2 following ordered b) 2 and 3 the thermal power plants to install c) 1 and 3 Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) d) 1, 2 and 3 units?

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 6th-Jan-2021

31. It was commissioned in 1660 by the 2. The purpose of the judicial review Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the is to review constitutional memory of his first and chief wife amendments only. Dilras Banu Begum. The structure, 3. Judicial review is a part of the known as the ‘Taj of the Deccan’ basic structure of the constitution. because of its striking resemblance to Select the correct answer using the the Taj Mahal. It is considered to be a code below: symbol of Aurangzeb’s ‘conjugal a) 1 and 2 fidelity’. It is b) 2 and 3 (a) Ibrahim Roza c) 3 only (b) Shahzadi Ka Maqbara d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Bibi Ka Maqbara 33. Consider the following pairs: (d) Maqbara Yadgare Mohabbat Towns/Cities sometimes mentioned Tajammuli Begum Country in news 32. Which of the following statements 1. Doha is/are incorrect regarding Judicial Bahrain Review? 2. Dubai 1. Indian Constitution confers the Saudi Arabia power of judicial review to 3. Manama Supreme Court only. Kuwait Which of the pairs given above is/are not correctly matched?

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(a) 2 only 37. Which of the following pairs (Dams: (b) 2 and 3 State located) is/are correctly (c) 1 and 3 matched? (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Irai Dam: 34. Which of the following are the critical (b) Tehri Dam: components of Ujwal DISCOM (c) Khindsi dam: Assurance Yojana (UDAY) scheme. (d) All of the above 1. Reduction in the aggregate 38. ‘Trifood Parks’ project is being technical and commercial (AT&C) implemented by: losses. (a) Food Safety and Standards 2. Timely reduction of tariffs. Authority of India (FSSAI) 3. Elimination of the gap between (b) Agricultural and Processed Food average per unit of cost and Products Export Development revenue realised. Authority (APEDA) Select the correct answer code: (c) Food Corporation of India (FCI) a) 1 and 2 (d) None of the above b) 1 and 3 39. Consider the following statements c) 2 and 3 about Tribal Cooperative Marketing d) 1, 2 and 3 Development Federation of India 35. Consider the following statements. (TRIFED): 1. The right to carry on trade or 1. It was established in 1987. business using the Internet are 2. It is under the administrative constitutionally protected. control of the Ministry of Tribal 2. In India, Information Technology Affairs. Act, 2000 is the only law that deal Which of the given above statements with suspension of Internet is/are correct? services. (a) 1 only 3. Section 144 CrPC gives power to a (b) 2 only District Magistrate to block the (c) Both 1 and 2 internet access. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are 40. Consider the following statements correct? regarding Van Dhan Scheme. a) 1 and 2 1. The Van Dhan Scheme is an b) 1 and 3 initiative of the Ministry of c) 2 and 3 Development of North Eastern d) 1, 2 and 3 Region and TRIFED. 36. The prime objective of the ‘Sagarmala 2. It seeks to improve tribal incomes project’ is to through value addition of tribal a) Aid the construction of world-class products. port facilities in Indian Ocean 3. The aggregation of tribal produce littoral nations would be done by SHGs. b) Develop naval bases in Indian Which of the above statements is/are Ocean littoral nations correct? c) Promote port-led direct and a) 1 and 2 indirect development in India b) 2 and 3 d) Thwart China’s rising geo-political c) 1 and 3 ambitions in the Indo-Pacific d) 1, 2 and 3

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41. Consider the following statements Government’s spending push in regarding Basavanna the infrastructure sector. 1. Basavanna rejected gender or 2. The central government and state social discrimination, governments would have an equal superstitions and rituals. share of 50% each in the NIP. 2. He was the founding saint of the 3. During the fiscals 2020 to 2025, Lingayat sect. sectors such as Energy, Roads, Which of the statements given above Urban, and Railways amount to is/are correct? around 70% of the projected (a) 1 only capital expenditure in (b) 2 only infrastructure in India. (c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct? a) 2 and 3 42. The spread of Bhakti movement was b) 1 and 3 chronological in terms of language c) 1 only used in the given region. Arrange the d) 1 and 2 following from the earliest towards the latest: 45. Consider the following statements about Securities and Exchange Board 1. Kannada of India. 2. Gujarati 1. SEBI is a statutory body under the 3. Bengali provisions of Securities and Kashmiri 4. Exchange Board of India Act, Select the correct answer using the 1992. codes below: 2. It is a quasi-legislative, quasi- (a) 1-2-4-3 executive and quasi-judicial body. (b) 3-2-4-1 3. There is an appeal process against (c) 1-2-3-4 a SEBI order to create (d) 4-2-1-3 accountability and the first appeal 43. Consider the following statements lies directly to the Supreme Court. 1. Any Court as given by Parliament Which of the above statements is/are can issue writs correct? 2. Before the enactment of a) 1 and 3 Constitution, High Courts were b) 1 and 2 not allowed to issue writs c) 2 and 3 Which of the given above statements d) 1, 2 and 3 is/are correct? 46. Consider the following statements (a) 1 only with respect to Financial Action Task (b) 2 only Force (FATF): (c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is an Non-profit and non- (d) Neither 1 nor 2 governmental body 44. Consider the following statements 2. It was found on the initiative of the regarding National Infrastructure G9 Pipeline (NIP). 3. India was one of the founding 1. The Union Government unveiled a member of FATF ₹102 lakh crore national Select the Incorrect statements using infrastructure pipeline that will be the code below: implemented in 5 years as part of (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 Revision Through MCQs (RTM) Compilation (January 2021)

(c) 1 and 3 Which of the given above statements (d) all of the above is/are correct? 47. With reference to Financial Action (a) 1 only Task Force (FATF), consider the (b) 2 only following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2 1. FATF is the global money (d) Neither 1 nor 2 laundering and terrorist financing 49. Atanu Chakraborty task force watchdog. sometimes mentioned in the news in 2. As a policy-making body, the FATF reference to: works to generate the necessary (a) structural reforms in agriculture political will to bring about (b) ways to develop the secondary national legislative and regulatory market for corporate loans reforms in the areas of money (c) evaluate issues related to Infant laundering and terrorist financing. Mortality Rate, Maternal Mortality 3. The FATF monitors countries to Rate, Total Fertility Rate, Sex Ratio ensure they implement the FATF at Birth, Child Sex Ratio (CSR) Standards fully and effectively, (d) National Infrastructure Pipeline and holds countries to account (NIP) that do not comply. 50. “Momentum for Change: Climate Which of the given above statements Neutral Now” is an initiative launched is/are correct? by (a) 1 and 2 (a) The Intergovernmental Panel on (b) 2 and 3 Climate Change (c) 1 and 3 (b) The UNEP Secretariat (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) The UNFCCC Secretariat 48. Consider the following statements: (d) The World Meteorological 1. Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog is Organization. constituted by NITI Aayog 2. The Aayog is a high powered permanent apex advisory body

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 8th-Jan-2021

51. Consider the following statements the engagement of the overseas about Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Indian community with the 1. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is Government of India. celebrated every year to strengthen

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2. Selected overseas Indians are also 2. 5G wireless devices will connect to honored with Pravasi Bharatiya the Internet and telephone Samman Award. network by radio waves through a 3. The first chapter of Pravasi local antenna. Bhartiya Divas was held in 2000. 3. At present 5G technology is Which of the above statements is/are available only in US, China and correct? some European countries. (a) 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are (b) 1 and 3 correct? (c) 2 only a) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3 b) 1 and 3 52. Which of the following statements: c) 2 only 1. Infant and child mortality has d) 2 and 3 been declined in all the Indian 55. With reference to Bureau of Indian states. standards, consider the following 2. Among all the surveyed states and statements UTs, displayed the highest 1. BIS is the national Standards prevalence in Infant and child Body of India working under the mortality. aegis of Ministry of Commerce and Which of the given above statements Industry. is/are correct with reference to 2. BIS head will be appointed by findings of National Family Health Cabinet secretary. Survey-5? 3. BIS is a statutory body. (a) 1 only Which of the given above statements (b) 2 only is/are not correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only 53. With reference to communication (c) 1 and 3 only technologies, what is/are the (d) All of the above difference / differences between LTE 56. Recently launched the Naval (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE Innovation and Indigenisation (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)? Organisation (NIIO) has which of the 1. LTE ‘is commonly marketed as 3G following mandates? and VoLTE is commonly marketed 1. transfer technology to industry for as advanced 3G. producing the commercially 2. LTE is data-only technology and 2. outsource assembly of submarines VoLTE is voice-only technology. and ships Select the correct answer using the 3. induction of emerging disruptive code given below. technology in an accelerated time (a) 1 only frame (b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the (c) Both 1 and 2 code below: (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 54. Consider the following statements (b) 3 only regarding 5G mobile network. (c) 2 and 3 1. 5G technology is meant to deliver (d) 1, 2 and 3 higher multi-Gbps peak data 57. ‘Escape clause’ in the FRBM act speeds, ultra high latency, more allows Centre to exceed the annual reliability and massive network fiscal deficit target under which of the capacity. following grounds? 1. National security

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2. National calamity Which of the given above statements 3. Collapse of agriculture is/are correct? 4. Structural reforms (a) 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the (b) 1 Only code below: (c) 2 and 3 (a) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 60. With the reference to educational (c) 1 and 2 institutions during rule in India, (d) All of the above consider the following pairs: 58. ‘ASEEM portal’ has been launched Institution Founder recently by: 1. College at Banaras (a) NITI Aayog William Jones (b) (RBI) (c) Ministry of Micro, Small and 2. Calcutta Madrasa Medium Enterprises (MSME) Warren Hastings (d) Ministry of Skill Development and 3. Fort William College Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Arthur Wellesley 59. Consider the following statements Which of the pairs given below is/are about Malaria: correct? 1. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium (a) 1 and 2 parasites (b) 2 only 2. It is a communicable disease (c) 1 and 3 3. There is currently no commercially (d) 3 only available malaria vaccine.

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 9th-Jan-2021

61. The ‘Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of 2. In human cases, the infection is India’ case, recently in the news, is easily transmitted from person to related to person. (a) Triple talaq 3. The virus is not sensitive to heat. (b) Section 377 of Which of the above statements is/are (c) Uniform civil code incorrect? (d) Criminal defamation of Indian (a) 2 only Penal Code (b) 2 and 3 62. Right to religion can be constrained if (c) 1 and 2 in case of (d) 1 and 3 1. Public health emergency 64. Consider the following statements 2. State can interfere if “lower castes” regarding H9N2 Virus, recently seen are not allowed in Hindu temples in news. Select the right code 1. H9N2 is a subtype of the influenza (a) 1 only A virus, which causes human (b) 2 only influenza as well as bird flu. (c) Both 1 and 2 2. H9N2 viruses are found worldwide (d) Neither 1 nor 2 in wild birds and are endemic in 63. Consider the following statements poultry in many countries. about H5N1 Virus. 3. H9N2 virus infections in humans 1. H5N1 is a type of influenza virus are rare, but likely under-reported that causes a highly infectious, due to typically mild symptoms of severe respiratory disease in birds. the infections.

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Which of the above statements is/are (b) policy think tank of the correct? Government of India (a) 1 and 2 (c) regulatory body of the Government (b) 1 and 3 of India (c) 2 and 3 (d) none of the above (d) 1, 2 and 3 68. Consider the following statements regarding 65. Consider the following statements wrt 1. Guru Ravidas taught removal of Institutions of Eminence(IoE) scheme social divisions of casteand 1. Only higher education institutions gender, and promoted unity in the allowed to become IoE pursuit of personal spiritual 2. Under the scheme, greenfield freedoms. Institutions would get 3 year 2. The Panch Vanitext of the period to establish and Dadupanthi tradition within operationalize the institution also includes numerous Which of the statements given above poems of Ravidas. is/are correct? Which of the statements given above (a) 1 only is/are correct? (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 66. In India, the Natural Capital (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Accounting and Valuation of the 69. Achanakmar, Udanti- Sitanadi, Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) is being Indravati tiger reserves are located in implemented by the: which of the following state? (a) Ministry of Environment, Forest (a) and Climate Change (MoEFCC). (b) (b) Ministry of Statistics and (c) West Programme Implementation (d) Chhattisgarh (MoSPI). 70. The Wasteland Atlas has been (c) Ministry of Commerce and released by Industry (MOCI). (a) Ministry of Earth Sciences (d) Both (a) and (b) (b) Ministry of Rural Development 67. National Internet Exchange of India (c) Ministry of Environment, Forest (NIXI) is a/an/the: and Climate Change (a) not for profit organization (d) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

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71. Consider the following statements constitutional offices, and no right regarding Overseas Citizenship of to buy agricultural properties. India (OCI). 3. Recently the Government held that 1. OCI Scheme was introduced by OCI holders enjoy The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, fundamental rights guaranteed by 1955. the Constitution, including the 2. OCI cardholders have no right to right to freedom of speech and vote, no right to hold expression.

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Which of the above statements is/are d) Neither 1 nor 2 incorrect? 75. Consider the following statements a) 1 and 2 with reference to State of Jharkhand, b) 2 and 3 India: c) 3 only 1. It shares border with five states d) 1 and 3 2. Climate of Jharkhand varies from 72. It is a compulsory termination of Humid subtropical in the north to Indian citizenship by the Central tropical wet and dry in the south- government, if east 1. the citizen has shown disloyalty to 3. Much of Jharkhand lies on the the Constitution of India Chota Nagpur Plateau 2. the citizen has been ordinarily Which of the given above statements resident out of India for five years is/are correct? continuously (a) 1 and 2 Which of the given above statement (b) 2 and 3 is/are correct? (c) 1 and 3 (a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only 76. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2 1. Vanadium is a high value metal (d) Neither 1 Nor 2 used in strengthening steel and 73. According to the People’s Republic of titanium. China’s (PRC) ‘One-China’ policy 2. The largest deposits of Vanadium a) States conducting bilateral are in China, followed by India and diplomacy with PRC must South Korea. acknowledge the existence of only Which of the given above statements one state called “China”. is/are correct? b) States wanting to pursue bilateral (a) 1 only diplomacy with PRC must severe (b) 2 only all formal ties with Taiwan – which (c) Both 1 and 2 officially calls itself the “Republic (d) Neither 1 nor 2 of China”. 77. Consider the following statements c) Both Taiwan and China have regarding Pardoning powers of recognised that there exists only President. one entity by name “China”, but there is disagreement over which 1. The power of pardon shall be government truly represents this exercised by the President on the “China”. advice of Council of Ministers. d) Both statements (a) and (b). 2. Both President and can 74. Consider the following statements: grant pardon in all cases including sentence of death. 1. The GST Council is India’s first experience at a cooperative- 3. The constitution provides the federalism based decision-making mechanism to question the legality authority. of decisions of President or governors exercising mercy 2. The 122nd constitution jurisdiction. amendment bill and all legislations Which of the statements given above enabling the GST were passed is/are correct? unanimously by the Parliament. Which of the statements given above (a) 1 only is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 only a) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 c) Both 1 and 2

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78. Consider the following statements 3. He should not hold any office of regarding office of Deputy Chairman profit under the Union government 1. Deputy Chairman is subordinate or any state government. to the Chairman. Which of the statements given above 2. He resigns by writing to the is/are correct? President of India. (a) 1 only Which of the statements given above (b) 1 and 3 only is/are correct? (c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only 80. Who among the following are (c) Both 1 and 2 members of Inter-State Council? (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Prime minister as the Chairman 79. Consider the following statements 2. Chief ministers of all the states regarding Qualifications to be eligible 3. Six Central cabinet ministers, for election as Vice-President including the home minister. 1. He should have completed 35 Which of the statements given above years of age. is/are correct? 2. He should be a member of the (a) 1 and 2 only . (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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81. Consider the following statements 2. The Constitution of India defines regarding the procedure for and gives details of what Impeachment of President of India. Constitutes ‘incapacity and proved 1. The President in India can be misbehaviour’ of the Judges of the removed on grounds of treason, . bribery, high crimes or 3. The details of the process of misdemeanour. impeachment of the Judges of the 2. The charges of impeachment can Supreme Court of India are given be initiated in either house of the in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Parliament. 4. If the motion for the impeachment 3. Till now the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, proceeding has been passed only the law requires the motion to be once by the parliament. backed by each House of the Which of the above statements is/are Parliament and supported by a incorrect? majority of total membership of a) 1 and 2 that House and by not less than b) 1 and 3 two-thirds of total members of that c) 3 only House present and voting. d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above 82. Consider the following statements: is/are correct? 1. The- motion to impeach a Judge of (a) 1 and 2 the Supreme Court of India cannot (b) 3 only be rejected by the Speaker of the (c) 3 and 4 only as per the Judges (d) 1, 3 and 4 (Inquiry) Act, 1968.

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83. Consider the following statements 2. This scheme was introduced to about Animal Welfare Board of India:: augment the source of income of 1. It established in 1962 under many small and marginal farmers. Section 4 of The Prevention of 3. The entire responsibility of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. identification of beneficiaries rests 2. It was started under the with the State / UT Governments. stewardship of Mrinalini Sarabhai. Which of the given above statements Which of the following statements is/are correct? is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 87. Consider the following statements 84. Consider the following statements about Gaganyaan about Pangong Tso: 1. ISRO and NASA have agreed to 1. It was created by an asteroid work together for India’s first collision with earth impact during manned space mission the Pleistocene Epoch. Gaganyaan. 2. It is a salt water lake. 2. planning to send three 3. It is a part of the Indus river basin humans (Gaganyatris) into space area. i.e. in low earth orbit (LEO) by Which of the given above statements 2022. is/are correct? 3. This mission will make India (a) 1 and 2 fourth nation in the world after (b) 2 Only USA, Russia and China to launch (c) 2 and 3 human spaceflight mission. (d) 1 and 3 Which of the above statements is/are correct? 85. Consider the following statements a) 1 and 2 regarding UN Security Council. b) 1 and 3 1. It is the only UN body with the c) 2 and 3 authority to issue binding d) 1, 2 and 3 resolutions to member states. 88. With reference to Unlawful Activities 2. The presidency of the Council is (Prevention) Act, consider the following held by each of the members in statements: turn for one month, following the 1. Under UAPA, both Indian and English alphabetical order of the foreign nationals can be charged. Member States names. 2. The Act empowers the Director 3. It was established in 1945 and General of Central Bureau of headquartered in Geneva. Investigation (CBI) to grant Which of the above statements is/are approval of seizure or attachment correct? of property when the case is a) 1 only investigated by the said agency. b) 2 and 3 Which of the given above statements c) 1, 2 and 3 is/are correct? d) 1 and 2 (a) 1 only 86. Consider the following statements (b) 2 only about Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman (c) Both 1 and 2 Nidhi: (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is implemented as a central 89. The Dzukou Valley is situated in sector scheme by the Government a) Kashmir Himalayas of India. b) Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas

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c) Arunachal Himalayas 4. Bom Di La d) None of the above 90. Consider the following pairs: 5. Bara Lacha La Pass Sikkim State Which of the above are incorrectly 1. Banihal Pass matched: Himachal Pradesh a) 2 and 4 2. Niti Pass b) 1, 2 and 4 Uttarakhand c) 2, 3 and 5 3. Jelepla Pass d) 1, 3 and 5 Jammu and Kashmir

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 14th-Jan-2021 93. Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from 91. With reference to the cultural history illustrated manuscripts to album and of India, consider the following individual portrait? statements: (a) Humayun 1. White marble was used in Mughal (b) Buland Darwaza and Khankah at (c) Jahangir Fatehpur Sikri. (d) Shah Jahan 2. Red sandstone and marble were 94. Consider the following statements used in making Bara lmambara regarding Polar vortex. and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. Which of the statements given above 1. The polar vortex is a large area of is/are correct? high pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s North and (a) 1 only South poles. (b) 2 only 2. The polar vortex spins in the (c) Both 1 and 2 stratosphere. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. During winter in the Northern 92. With reference to Mughal India, what Hemisphere, the polar vortex will is/are the difference/differences become less stable, sending cold between Jagirdar and ? Arctic air southward over the 1. Jagirdars were holders of land United States. assignments in lieu of judicial and Which of the above statements is/are police duties, whereas correct? were holders of revenue rights a) 1 and 2 without obligation to perform any b) 2 and 3 duty other than revenue collection. c) 1 and 3 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars d) 1, 2 and 3 were hereditary and revenue rights 95. In September 2018, the Supreme of Zamindars were not hereditary. Court unanimously struck down Select the correct answer using the Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code code given below. that makes adultery a punishable (a) 1 only offence for men. The said section was (b) 2 only found to be against the spirit of with (c) Both 1 and 2 which of the following articles of the (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Indian Constitution?

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1. Article 21 (Right to life and 1. Public should never use personal liberty). unauthorized digital lending 2. Article 14 (Right to equality). platforms and mobile apps. 3. Article 19 (Right to freedom of 2. Public should verify antecedents of speech and expression). the company/ firm offering loans Select the correct answer using the online or through mobile apps. code below: Which of the given above statements (a) 1 and 2 is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 96. Consider the following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. The concept of Curative Petition 99. With reference to Pradhan Mantri borrowed from Britain. Fasal Bima Yojana, consider the 2. The concept of the curative following statements: petition is supported by Article 1. The scheme is compulsory for 145 of the Indian Constitution. loanee farmers availing Crop Loan Which of the given above statements /KCC account for notified crops is/are correct? and voluntary for other others. (a) 1 only 2. The scheme is being administered (b) 2 only by concerned State Government. (c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the given above statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is/are correct? 97. With reference to Paracel Islands, (a) 1 only consider the following statements: (b) 2 only 1. It is a group of islands located in (c) Both 1 and 2 the South China Sea (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. They are jointly occupied China, 100. Which of the following are the Vietnam and Taiwan objective of the Khadi & Village 3. Most of the islands are coral Industries Commission (KVIC)? islands and reefs 1. Providing employment in rural Which of the above statements is/are areas. correct? 2. Providing salable articles. a) 1 and 2 Only 3. Creating self-reliance amongst b) 1 and 3 Only people and building up a strong c) 2 and 3 Only rural community spirit d) 1,2 and 3 4. Establishing a major khadi 98. Consider the following statements: industry in every village The Reserve Bank of India’s recent Select the correct answer code: directives relating to unauthorized (a) 1, 3 and 4 Digital Lending Platforms/Mobile (b) 1, 2 and 4 Apps, provides that (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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101. With reference to Welfare policies in provisions contained in ordinary laws India, consider the following cannot act as prohibitions or statements limitations on the constitutional 1. Skills Build platform launched by powers under Article 142. It could Directorate General of Supplies mean which one of the following? under the aegis of Ministry of Skill (a) The decisions taken by the Development & Entrepreneurship Election Commission of India (MSDE) while discharging its duties cannot 2. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas be challenged in any court of law. Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship (b) The Supreme Court of India is not scheme of Ministry of Skill constrained in the exercise of its Development and powers by laws made by the Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Parliament. Which of the given above statements (c) In the event of grave financial is/are correct? crisis in the country, the President (a) 1 only of India can declare Financial (b) 2 only Emergency without the counsel (c) Both 1 and 2 from the Cabinet. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) State Legislatures cannot make 102. Which of the following statements laws on certain matters without is/are incorrect regarding Judicial the concurrence of Union Review? Legislature. 1. Indian Constitution confers the 104. In the context of India which one of power of judicial review to the following is the characteristic Supreme Court only. appropriate for Bureaucracy? 2. The purpose of the judicial review (a) An agency for widening the scope is to review constitutional for parliamentary democracy amendments only. (b) An agency for strengthening the 3. Judicial review is not a part of the structure of federalism basic structure of the constitution. (c) An agency for facilitating the Select the correct answer code: political stability and economic a) 1 only growth b) 2 and 3 (d) An agency for the implementation c) 1, 2 and 3 of public policy d) None of the above 105. Consider the following statements 103. With reference to the Constitution of about Joint State Public Service India, prohibitions or limitations or Commissions Revision Through MCQs (RTM) Compilation (January 2021)

1. They are Constitutional bodies 1. The youngest mountain ranges of 2. Their members are appointed by Himalayas are susceptible to forest President fires. Which of the statements above is/are 2. The forests of Eastern Himalayas correct? are more frequently vulnerable to (a) 1 only forest fires as compared to those (b) 2 only in Western Himalayas. (c) Both 1 and 2 3. Fire lines are strips without (d) Neither 1 nor 2 greenery or dried twigs to prevent 106. Consider the following statements forest fires from spreading. about the composition of State Public Which of the above statements is/are Service Commission correct? 1. The number of members in the a) 1 and 2 Commission is not prescribed in b) 2 and 3 the Constitution, but left to the c) 1 and 3 Parliament to make a law. d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The members should have held 109. “3D, printing” has applications in office under either state or central which the following? government. 1. Preparation of confectionery items Which of the statements above is/are 2. Manufacture of bionic ears correct 3. Automotive industry (a) 1 only 4. Reconstructive surgeries (b) 2 only 5. Data processing technologies (c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the (d) Neither 1 nor 2 code given below: 107. Consider the following statements (a) 1, 3 and 4 only about National Innovation Foundation (b) 2, 3 and 5 only (NIF) – India: (c) 1 and 4 only 1. It is an autonomous body of the (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Department of Science and 110. Consider the following statements Technology (DST), Government of 1. In India, State Governments do India. not have the power to auction non- 2. It is India’s national initiative to coal mines. strengthen the grassroots Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand technological innovations and 2. do not have gold mines. outstanding traditional knowledge. Which of the given above statements 3. has iron ore mines. is/are incorrect? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (b) (c) 1 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 108. Consider the following statements (d) 3 only regarding Forest Fires.

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(c) Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme reliability and massive network Court in appeals from High Courts capacity. (d) Conferment on the Supreme Court 2. 5G wireless devices will connect to of powers to issue certain writs the Internet and telephone 112. The Open Skies Treaty (OST) was in network by radio waves through a news recently, is related to which of local antenna. the following? Which of the above statements is/are (a) Reduction and limitation of correct? strategic offensive arms (a) 1 only (b) Limit the export of nuclear (b) 2 only equipment (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Freedoms of the Air (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Program of unarmed aerial 116. With reference to communication surveillance flights over the entire technologies, what is/are the territory of its participants difference / differences between LTE 113. Who are Uighurs? (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (a) An Iranic ethnic group native to a (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)? mountainous region of Western 1. LTE ‘is commonly marketed as 3G Asia. and VoLTE is commonly marketed (b) An ethnic group, largely as advanced 3G. comprising Muslims, who 2. LTE is data-only technology and predominantly live in the Western VoLTE is voice-only technology. Myanmar province of Rakhine. Select the correct answer using the (c) A Muslim minority community code given below. concentrated in China’s (a) 1 only northwestern Xinjiang province. (b) 2 only (d) None of the above (c) Both 1 and 2 114. Consider the following statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2 regarding Group of Seven (G7) 117. Consider the following statements countries. 1. He acted as de factoCommander- 1. The Group of Seven (G7) is an in-chief of the Indian armyduring international intergovernmental the political integration of India economic organization consisting and the Indo-Pakistani War of of the seven largest IMF-described 1947. advanced economies in the world. 2. He was appointed as the 49th 2. India was invited as a non- President of Indian National member country for the 2021 G7 Congress. summit. 3. He was associated with Operation 3. Canada, France, Japan and China Polo. are the members of G7 countries. 4. He was posthumously conferred Which of the above statements is/are the Bharat Ratna. correct? The person associated with the above a) 1 and 2 statements is? b) 1 and 3 (a) Lal Bahadur Shastri c) 2 and 3 (b) Vallabhbhai Patel d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Jawaharlal Nehru 115. Consider the following statements (d) Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari regarding 5G mobile network. 118. With the reference to educational 1. 5G technology is meant to deliver institutions during rule in India, higher multi-Gbps peak data consider the following pairs: speeds, ultra-high latency, more

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Institution 3. English as a medium of Founder instruction at all levels of 1. Sanskrit College education was recommended. William Jones at Banaras Select the correct answer using the 2. Calcutta Madras code given below: Warren Hastings (a) 1 and 2 only 3. Fort William Arthur (b) 2 and 3 only Wellesley College (c) 1 and 3 only Which of the pairs given below is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3 correct? 120. International Labour Organisation, (a) 1 and 2 Conventions 138 and 182 are related (b) 2 only to (c) 1 and 3 (a) Child labour (d) 3 only (b) Adaptation of agricultural 119. Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which practices to global climate change of the following statements are true? (c) Regulation of food prices and food 1. Grants-in-Aid system was security introduced. (d) Gender parity at the workplace 2. Establishment of universities was recommended.

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 19th-Jan-2021 121. Recently ‘Jaya Jaitley Committee’ 123. Consider the following statements was in news, is related to which of the with respect to Attorney General of following? India: (a) Diaspora engagement in India 1. He is not a member of Central (b) Covid-19 vaccination drive Cabinet (c) Food Grain Management in India 2. He is not part of the Union (d) None of the above Executive 122. Consider the following statements. 3. He is not eligible to vote in the 1. In Sawhney vs Union of Parliament India, the Supreme Court held 4. He is not debarred from private that reservations under Article legal practice 16(4) could only be provided at the Which of the statements given above time of entry into government is/are correct? service but not in matters of (a) 1 and 4 only promotion. (b) 2 and 4 only 2. In Nagaraj case the Supreme (c) 1, 3 and 4 only Court said that the State is bound (d) 1 and 3 only to make reservation for the SCs 124. ‘These type of banks were set up to and STs in promotions. buy the illiquid holdings of another Which of the above statements is/are financial institution. The entity correct? holding significant nonperforming (a) 1 only assets will sell these holdings to these (b) 2 only banks at market price, by transferring (c) Both 1 and 2 such assets to the these banks, the (d) Neither 1 nor 2 original institution may clear its balance sheet—although it will still be forced to take write-downs’.

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The above given description refers to (d) Neither 1 nor 2 which of the following? 127. Recently, a geographical indication (a) Shadow Banks (GI) tag has been sought for one of the (b) Lead banks costliest mushrooms in the world that (c) Regional Rural Banks grows in some parts of India. It is (d) Bad Banks found in the: 125. Consider the following statements (a) Temperate forests with reference to Limited Liability (b) Tropical Deciduous Forest Partnership (LLP): (c) Equatorial Moist Evergreen 1. An LLP is a body corporate and (d) Coniferous Forest legal entity separate from its 128. The ‘Desert Knight 21’ is a bilateral partners. Air exercise held between Indian Air 2. The provisions of Indian Force and: Partnership Act, 1932 are (a) U.S. Air Force applicable to an LLP. (b) Russian Air Force 3. It is regulated by the contractual (c) Republic of Singapore Air Force agreement between the partners. (d) French Air and Space Force Which of the given above statements 129. Which one of the following is the is/are correct? best description of ‘Rakshita’, that was (a) 1 and 2 in the news recently? (b) 2 and 3 (a) Amphibious warfare ship (c) 1 and 3 (b) Nuclear-powered submarine (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier 126. Consider the following statements: (d) None of the above 1. In India, the registration of 130. Consider the following Rivers: Geographical Indication (GI) is 1. Dibang valid for a period of 20 years. 2. Lohit 2. In India, Geographical Indication 3. Kameng (GI) registration is administrated 4. Subansiri River by the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Which of the above are right bank Which of the given above statements tributaries of Brahmaputra? is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 3 and 4

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RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 20th-Jan-2021 d) 2 only 134. Consider the following statements: 131. Consider the following statements: Influenza A virus mutates constantly 1. The All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) and this is because: is a left-wing nationalist political 1. it is an RNA virus with a party in India. segmented genome 2. AIFB emerged as a faction outside 2. their genes can easily get mixed up the in 3. increased sensitivity to cold or 1939, led by Subhas Chandra heat Bose. Which of the given above statements Which of the given above statements is/are correct? is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 135. Consider the following statements 132. Consider the following statements regarding the S-400 Triumf missile: with reference to Devices of Indian 1. It is a surface-to-air missile system Parliamentary Proceedings: (SAM) designed by Almaz Central 1. The first hour of every Design Bureau of France. parliamentary sitting is termed as 2. The system can simultaneously Question hour. engage multiple targets. 2. Question Hour in both Houses is Which of the statements given above held on all days of the session. is/are correct? Which of the given above statements (a) 1 only is/are correct? (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 136. The Countering America’s (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Adversaries Through Sanctions Act 133. Consider the following statements (CAATSA) enables USA to impose regarding Question Hour in sanctions on any country carrying out Parliament. significant defence and energy trade 1. The first hour of every with sanctioned entities in: parliamentary sitting is slotted for 1. Russia Question Hour where questions 2. Iraq are asked only to Minsters and for 3. North Korea private members it is asked in Select the correct answer using the Zero Hour. code given below: 2. A starred question requires an oral a) 1 only answer and hence supplementary b) 1 and 3 only questions can follow. c) 2 only 3. Questions may lead to the d) 1, 2 and 3 appointment of a Commission, a 137. West Bank is landlocked territory Court of Enquiry or even near the Mediterranean coast of Legislation. Western Asia, bordered by: Which of the above statements is/are 1. Jordan and the Dead Sea to the correct? east a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 2. Israel to the south only c) 2 and 3 3. Syria to the west

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Select the correct answer using the (c) 1 and 3 code below: (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 2 139. Which one of the following protected (b) 2 and 3 areas is well known for the (c) 1 only conservation and has earned the (d) 1, 2 and 3 name for being the only rehabilitation 138. Consider the following statements centre for the Indian star tortoise in about Yamuna River: India? 1. The river Yamuna is a major (a) Nauradehi wildlife sanctuary tributary of river Ganges. (b) Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary 2. It originates from the Yamunotri (c) Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary glacier near Bandarpoonch peaks (d) Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Mussoorie range of the 140. Consider the following statements: higher Himalayas in Uttarkashi 1. Semeru is an active volcano, district of Uttarakhand. erupted recently. 3. It meets the Ganges at the Sangam 2. It is the highest mountain on the in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh after island of Java, Indonesia. flowing through Uttarakhand, Which of the given above statements Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and is/are correct? Delhi. (a) 1 only Which of the given above statements (b) 2 only is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 and 2

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remission, alteration or regulation Which of the statements given above of any tax. is/are correct? b) A Money Bill has provisions for the (a) 1 only custody of the Consolidated Fund (b) 2 only of India or the Contingency Fund (c) Both 1 and 2 of India. (d) Neither 1 not 2 c) A Money Bill is concerned with 146. Consider the following statements appropriation of moneys out of the with reference to Public interest Contingency Fund of India. litigation in India: d) A Money Bill deals with the 1. It was introduced by Dr. B. R. regulation of borrowing of money Ambedkar, the independent India's or giving of any guarantee by the first Minister of Law and Justice. government of India. 2. A PIL may be filed against state 143. Consider the following gatemen. government, central government, 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a municipal authority not any proof of citizenship or domicile. private party. 2. Once issued, Aadhaar number Which of the given above statements cannot be deactivated or omitted is/are correct? by the Issuing Authority. (a) 1 only Which of the statements given above (b) 2 only is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only 147. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2 1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Board of India was established in 144. Consider the following statements 2016 under the Insolvency and 1. Aadhar metadata cannot be stored Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code). for more than three months 2. The IBBI covers Individuals, 2. State cannot enter into any Companies, Limited Liability contract with private corporations Partnerships and Partnership for sharing of Aadhar data firms. 3. Aadhar is mandatory for obtaining Which of the given above statements insurance products is/are correct? 4. Aadhar is mandatory for getting (a) 1 only benefits funded out of the (b) 2 only consolidated fund of India (c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above given statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is/are correct? 148. The India Innovation Index 2020 (a) 1 and 4 only was released by: (b) 2 and 4 only (a) Cell for IPR promotion and (c) 3 only Management (d) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) National Innovation Foundation – 145. Consider the following statements: India 1. Speaker of the legislative assembly (c) Science and Engineering Research shall vacate his/her office of Board he/she ceases to be a member of (d) NITI Aayog the assembly 149. Consider the following statements: 2. Whenever the legislative assembly 1. Secured Overnight Financing Rate is dissolved the speaker shall (SOFR) is a secured interbank vacate his/her office immediately overnight interest rate and reference rate.

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2. SOFR is based on the Treasury (d) Neither 1 nor 2 repurchase market (repo), 150. With reference to Customs & Indian Treasuries loaned or borrowed Traditions, the term ‘Risa’ is overnight. associated with which of the Which of the given above statements following? is/are correct? (a) Indian hand woven fabric (a) 1 only (b) (b) 2 only (c) Indian classical music (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Indian Food Culture

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 22nd -Jan-2021 Select the correct answer using the code given below: 151. Consider the following pairs: a) 1 only Martial art forms State b) 2 only 1. Punjab c) Both 1 and 2 2. Thang-ta Sikkim d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Kerala 154. Consider the following statements Which of the given above pairs is/are with reference to pardoning power of correctly matched? the President of India: (a) 1 and 3 1. The pardoning power of the (b) 1 only President is independent of the (c) 2 and 3 Judiciary. (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. While exercising this power, 152. Consider the following statements: President of India sit as a court of 1. It is a Martial art which originated appeal. as a style in Kerala during 3nd 3. The President can pardon death century BC to the 2nd century AD. sentence while governor cannot. 2. Like most Indian , it Which of the given above statements contains rituals and philosophies is/are correct? inspired by Hinduism. (a) 1 and 2 3. It is believed to be the oldest (b) 2 and 3 surviving martial art in India (c) 1 and 3 Above statements refers to which of (d) 1, 2 and 3 the following indigenous martial art forms? 155. Consider the following statements (a) Kalaripayattu regarding the funding of World Health (b) Mallakhamb Organization (WHO). (c) Gatka 1. World Health Organization (WHO) (d) Thang-ta is funded entirely by its member 153. Which of the following pardoning countries. powers of President is/are also 2. India is a member state of the available to Governors? WHO South East Asia Region. 1. He can suspend or commute a 3. The decision on which country death sentence. gets how much funds depends on 2. He can grant pardon, reprieve, the situation in the countries. respite, suspension, remission or Which of the above statements is/are commutation in respect to correct? punishment or sentence by a (a) 1 and 2 court-martial. (b) 1 and 3

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(c) 2 and 3 1. It is an executive body established (d) 1, 2 and 3 by an order of the Government of 156. With reference to . Taiwan, Consider the following 2. A retired Supreme Court judge or statements: Chief Justice of a High Court will 1. The East China Sea lies to its head the Commission. north. Which of the given above statements 2. The Philippine Sea lies to its east. is/are correct? 3. The Luzon Strait lies directly to its (a) 1 only south. (b) 2 only 4. The South China Sea lies to its (c) Both 1 and 2 southwest. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the given above statements 159. Consider the following statements is/are correct? about AstroSat: (a) 1 and 2 1. It is India’s first multi-wavelength (b) 3 and 4 space telescope. (c) 1, 2 and 4 2. It was launched in 2015 by ISRO (d) All of the above into a geosynchronous orbit. 157. With reference to various Shapes of Which of the given above statements economic recovery, consider the is/are correct? following statements: (a) 1 only 1. In V-shaped recovery the economy (b) 2 only quickly recoups lost ground and (c) Both 1 and 2 gets back to the normal growth (d) Neither 1 nor 2 trend-line. 160. A large scale Joint Military exercise 2. In J-shaped recovery the economy 'Exercise Kavach' involving assets of quickly rises like a phoenix after a , , Indian Air crash. Force and Indian Coast is being Which of the given above statements conducted in the coming week under is/are correct? the aegis of the: (a) 1 only (a) Strategic Forces Command (b) 2 only (b) Maritime Theatre Command (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Andaman and Nicobar Command (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Integrated Defence Staff 158. Consider the following statements about Law commission of India:

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 23rd-Jan-2021 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 161. Consider the following statements: 162. Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of Assembly is elected 1. Speaker of the legislative assembly by the assembly itself from shall vacate his/her office of amongst its members. he/she ceases to be a member of 2. The Speaker of Assembly resigns the assembly by writing to the deputy speaker. 2. Whenever the legislative assembly Which of the given above statements is dissolved the speaker shall is/are correct? vacate his/her office immediately (a) 1 only Which of the statements given above (b) 2 only is/are correct?

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(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only 166. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2 about the Arctic Council: (d) Neither 1 not 2 1. It is a treaty-based international 163. With reference to production-linked organization which addresses incentive (PLI) scheme, consider the issues faced by the Arctic following statements: governments and people living in 1. It was notified in 2020 as a part of the Arctic region. the National Manufacturing Policy. 2. The decisions, recommendations 2. It proposes a financial incentive to or guidelines of the Arctic Council boost domestic manufacturing and are non-enforceable and strictly attract large investments in the the prerogative of the individual electronics value chain. state. Which of the given above statements 3. Its mandate explicitly excludes is/are correct? military security. (a) 1 only Which of the given above statements (b) 2 only is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 164. Consider the following statements (d) 1, 2 and 3 with reference to Commission for Air 167. Recently ‘Srikrishna Committee’ was Quality Management (CAQM): in news, is associated with which of 1. It was formed by an ordinance in the following? October 2020. (a) Doubling the farmers income 2. CAQM will supersede all existing (b) Food grain management bodies, including the Central (c) Data protection framework for Pollution Control Board (CPCB). India 3. Only the National Green Tribunal (d) Cyber security and insurance (NGT), and not civil courts, is 168. Consider the following statements authorised to hear cases where the about the Financial Action Task Commission is involved. Force’s (FATF): Which of the given above statements 1. It is an inter-governmental body is/are correct? established in 1989 on the (a) 1 and 2 initiative of the G20. (b) 2 and 3 2. The FATF Secretariat is housed at (c) 1 only the OECD headquarters in Paris. (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Initially it was established to 165. Consider the following statements: examine and develop measures to 1. NASA's Parker Solar Probe will be money laundering. the first-ever mission to "touch" Which of the given above statements the Sun. is/are correct? 2. The solar corona is the outermost (a) 1 and 2 layer of the Sun’s atmosphere. (b) 1 and 3 3. Sunspots always appear in pairs of (c) 2 and 3 opposite magnetic polarity. (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the given above statements 169. Consider the following statements is/are correct? about the Spices Board: (a) 1 and 2 1. It is a body under the Ministry of (b) 2 and 3 Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. (c) 1 and 3

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2. It is an autonomous body (d) Neither 1 nor 2 responsible for the promotion of 170. The terms ‘Black list’ and ‘Grey list’ the 275 scheduled spices and the sometimes mentioned news recently development of small and large are associated with which of the cardamom. following: Which of the given above statements (a) World Trade Organization is/are correct? (b) World Health Organization (a) 1 only (c) Financial Action Task Force (b) 2 only (d) International Criminal Police (c) Both 1 and 2 Organization

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 25th-Jan-2021 the efficiency of welfare services intended for girls in India. 171. Consider the following statements: 2. The scheme was launched with an 1. The Koregaon battle was initial funding of ₹1000 crore. part of the Second Anglo 3. It is a Central Sector Scheme with war. 100% financial assistance for 2. Madhavrao II was the peshwa of District level component. the Marathas during Bhima Which of the given above statements Koregaon battle. is/are correct? Which of the statements given above (a) 1 and 2 is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 174. With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Jan Arogya Yojana’ (PM-JAY), consider 172. Mahad Satyagraha or Chavdar Tale the following statements: Satyagraha was led by: 1. PM-JAY is the world's largest (a) Gopal Babu Walangkar health insurance/ assurance (b) Jyotiba Phule scheme fully financed by the (c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi government. (d) Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar 2. It provides a cover of Rs. 15 lakhs 173. Consider the following statements per family per year for secondary about Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and tertiary care hospitalization (BBBP) scheme: across public and private 1. It is a campaign of the empanelled hospitals in India. Government of India that aims to 3. It covers up to 3 days of pre- generate awareness and improve hospitalization and 15 days post-

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hospitalization expenses such as 2. The Wetlands (Conservation and diagnostics and medicines. Management) Rules, 2010 were Which of the given above statements framed by the Government of India is/are correct? based on the recommendations of (a) 1 and 2 Ramsar Convention. (b) 2 and 3 3. The Wetlands (Conservation and (c) 1 and 3 Management) Rules, 2010 also (d) 1, 2 and 3 encompass the drainage area or 175. Consider the following statements catchment regions of the wetlands regarding . as determined by the authority. 1. The Sundarbans mangrove forest, Which of the statements given above one of the largest such forests lies is / are correct? on the delta of the Ganges, (a) 1 and 2 only Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers (b) 2 and 3 only on the Bay of Bengal. (c) 3 only 2. According to the census conducted (d) 1, 2 and 3 for the year 2019-20, the number 178. With reference to Sundarbans, of Royal Bengal Tigers in the Consider the following statements: Sundarbans has increased. 1. The Five protected areas in the 3. The entire Sundarbans mangrove Sundarbans are enlisted as forest is now a UNESCO World UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Heritage Site. 2. It is the largest single block of tidal Which of the above statements is/are halophytic mangrove forest in the correct? world. (a) 1 and 2 Which of the given above statements (b) 1 and 3 is/are correct? (c) 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only 176. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2 about the Zoological Survey of India (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (ZSI): 179. Consider the following statements: 1. It was established in 2006 as a 1. Bodos are the single largest tribal premier organisation in zoological community in . research and studies. 2. BTAD (Bodoland Territorial 2. The activities of the ZSI are Autonomous District) is currently coordinated by the Conservation spread over four districts. and Survey Division in the Which of the given above statements Ministry of Environment and is/are correct? Forests, Government of India. (a) 1 only Which of the given above statements (b) 2 only is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only 180. With reference to Election (c) Both 1 and 2 Commission of India, consider the (d) Neither 1 nor 2 following statements: 177. Consider the following statements: 1. ECI is a permanent and an 1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is independent body. mandatory on the part of the 2. The commission was established Government of India to protect in 1950 and originally only had a and conserve all the wetlands in Chief Election Commissioner. the territory of India.

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3. The election commission is not (a) 1 and 2 concerned with the elections to (b) 2 and 3 panchayats and muncipalities in (c) 1 and 3 the states. (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the given above statements is/are correct?

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 27th-Jan-2021 1. It is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 European and 181. Consider the following statements North American countries. about Govind Ballabh Pant: 2. NATO constitutes a system of 1. Following Gandhi’s footsteps, Pant collective defence whereby its organised a massive salt independent member states agree movement in the United Provinces. to mutual defence in response to 2. He led the protest against the an attack by any external party. Simon Commission. 3. The most recent member state to 3. He was the first chief minister of be added to NATO was Belgium. Uttar Pradesh in Independent Which of the given above statements India. is/are correct? Which of the given above statements (a) 1 and 2 is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only 185. Which of the following developments (d) 1, 2 and 3 may not likely reduce the fiscal 182. The term “Two state Solution” is deficit? sometimes mentioned in the new in 1. Increasing Foreign Direct the context of the affairs of Investment (FDI) (a) China 2. Providing budgetary support to (b) Israel public sector enterprises (c) Iraq 3. Waiving off farm loans. (d) Yemen 4. Austerity measures should be 183. Arrange the following locations in adopted. the direction of West to East: Select the correct answer code: 1. Golan Heights (a) 1 and 4 2. Gaza (b) 2 and 3 3. West Bank (c) 2, 3 and 4 4. Amman (d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the 186. Consider the following statements: code below: 1. In India, Extra budgetary (a) 2-1-3-4 resources (EBRs) are not part of (b) 2-3-1-4 the official budget calculations. (c) 4-1-3-2 2. Extra budget borrowing is (d) 4-3-1-2 excluded from the fiscal deficit 184. Consider the following statements calculations. about the North Atlantic Treaty 3. Extra budget borrowing is added Organization: to the total debt of the government.

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Which of the given above statements 189. Consider the following statements is/are correct? about Competition Commission of (a) 1 and 2 India (CCI): (b) 2 and 3 1. It is a statutory body of the (c) 1 and 3 Government of India. (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. It was established on 14 October 187. Consider the following statements 2003. about Padma Awards: 3. The Commission comprises a 1. The Padma Awards are one of the Chairperson and not less than 2 highest civilian honours of India and not more than 6 other announced annually on the eve of members appointed by the Central Republic Day. Government. 2. The Awards are conferred on the Which of the given above statements recommendations made by the is/are correct? Padma Awards Committee, which (a) 1 only is constituted by the President of (b) 3 only India every year. (c) 2 and 3 Which of the given above statements (d) 1, 2 and 3 is/are correct? 190. Consider the following statements (a) 1 only about United Nations Framework (b) 2 only Convention on Climate Change: (c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is an international (d) Neither 1 nor 2 environmental treaty. 188. Consider the following statements: 2. Its supreme decision-making body, 1. Bharat Parv is a mega event the Conference of the Parties organized every year since 1950, to (COP), meets annually to assess coincide with the Republic Day progress in dealing with climate Celebrations. change. 2. Bharat Parv 2021 will be organized 3. As of 2020, the UNFCCC has 192 by the Ministry of Tourism. signatory parties. Which of the given above statements Which of the given above statements is/are correct? is/are correct? (a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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Which of the given above statements (d) 1, 2 and 3 is/are correct? 196. Consider the following statements (a) 1 and 2 regarding the Nilgiri Biosphere (b) 2 and 3 Reserve: (c) 1 and 3 1. The Nilgiri Sub-Cluster is a part of (d) 1, 2 and 3 the Western Ghats, which was 193. Consider the following statements declared a World Heritage Site by with reference to DNA Technology (Use UNESCO in 2012. and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019: 2. It is the largest protected forest 1. Under the Bill, DNA testing is area in India, spreading across five allowed only in respect of matters states. listed in the Schedule to the Bill. 3. It includes the Aralam, 2. The Bill provides for the Mudumalai, Mukurthi, Nagarhole, establishment of a National DNA Bandipur and Silent Valley Data Bank and Regional DNA Data national parks. Banks, for every state, or two or Which of the given above statements more states. is/are correct? 3. The Bill provides for the (a) 1 and 2 establishment of a DNA Regulatory (b) 2 and 3 Board, which will supervise the (c) 1 and 3 DNA Data Banks and DNA (d) 1, 2 and 3 laboratories. 197. Arrange the following National parks Which of the given above statements in the direction of North to South: is/are correct? 1. Nagarhole National Park (a) 1 and 2 2. Silent Valley National Park (b) 2 and 3 3. Mukurthi National Park (c) 1 and 3 Select the correct answer using the (d) 1, 2 and 3 code below: 194. The ‘New START’ treaty is sometimes (a) 1-2-3 mentioned in media in the context of: (b) 2-1-3 (a) India-EU negotiations on FTA (c) 1-3-2 (b) United States and the Russian (d) 2-3-1 Federation affairs 198. With reference to Indian Elephants, (c) UNFCCC affairs consider the following statements : (d) WTO affairs 1. The leader of an elephant group is 195. Consider the following statements a female. about International Energy Agency 2. The maximum gestation period (IEA): can be 22 months. 1. International Energy Agency (IEA) 3. An elephant can normally go on was established during the oil calving till the age of 40 years crisis of 1973. only. 2. It is an intergovernmental 4. Among the States in India, the autonomous organisation based in highest population is in Kerala. Geneva. Which of the statements given above 3. India became an associate member is/are not correct? of IEA in 2017. (a) 1 and 2 only Which of the given above statements (b) 3 and 4 only is/are correct? (c) 3 only (a) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 Only 199. Consider the following statements (c) 2 and 3 about the Official Secrets Act:

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1. It was enacted during the time of 2. Barley Lord Dufferin. 3. Coffee 2. One of the main purposes of the 4. Finger millet Act was to muzzle the voice of 5. Groundnut nationalist publications. 6. Sesamum Which of the given above statements 7. Turmeric is/are correct? The Cabinet Committee on Economic (a) 1 only Affairs has announced the Minimum (b) 2 only Support Price for which of the above? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1, 2, 3 and 7 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only 200. Consider the following: (c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only 1. Areca nut (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7

RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 29th-Jan-2021 203. Consider the following statements: 1. The State Election Commission is 201. Consider the following statements a Constitutional Authority. with reference to the Motion of 2. The powers and functions of the Thanks. State Election Commission are 1. It is addressed by the President of identical to those vested in the India. Election Commission of India. 2. The motion is put to vote only in 3. State Election Commissioner Lok Sabha. cannot be removed by the 3. It is addressed at the beginning of Governor, though appointed by every new session of the him. Parliament. Which of the given above statements Which of the above statements is/are is/are correct? incorrect? (a) 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above 202. With reference to the Legislative 204. Galwan Valley is situated to the: Assembly of a State in India, consider (a) West of Leh the following statements: (b) East of Aksai 1. The Governor makes a customary (c) West of Gilgit address to Members of the House (d) South of Depsang Plains at the commencement of the first 205. Consider the following statements session of the year. about World Gold Council: 2. When a State Legislature does not 1. It works across all parts of the have a rule on a particular matter, industry, from gold mining to it follows the Lok Sabha rule on investment. that matter. 2. WGC members comprise the Which of the statements given above world’s leading gold mining is / are correct? companies. (a) 1 only 3. It is headquartered in , (b) 2 only India. (c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the given above statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3

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(b) 2 and 3 2. WHO is headquartered in Geneva, (c) 1 and 2 Switzerland. (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. India became a party to the WHO 206. Which of these is the first gold mine Constitution on 12 January 1948. of India? Which of the given above statements (a) West Singhbhum is/are correct? (b) Sonbhadra Mine (a) 1 and 2 (c) Kolar Gold Field (b) 2 and 3 (d) Hatti Gold Mines (c) 1 and 2 207. The ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of (d) 1, 2 and 3 Action’ (JCPOA) was in news recently, 209. Kala Utsav is an initiative of the: is commonly referred as: (a) Ministry of Education (a) USA Nuclear Deal (b) Ministry of Tourism (b) Iran Nuclear Deal (c) Ministry of Culture (c) Iraq Nuclear Deal (d) Ministry of Home Affairs (d) India Nuclear Deal 210. Which of the following is not 208. Consider the following statements: included in the assets of a commercial 1. World Health Organization is a bank in India? specialized agency of the United (a) Advances Nations responsible for (b) Deposits international public health. (c) Investments (d) Money at call and short notice

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211. Consider the following statements with 5. Snakebite reference to Patharughat uprising: Select the correct answer code: 1. The enforcement of forced and (a) 1, 2 and 3 fraudulent contracts by the (b) 2, 3 and 4 Zamindars was one of the main (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 reasons for this revolt (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 2. One fallout of the revolt was that 213. With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan cultivation of indigo was virtually Arogya Yojana’ (PM-JAY), consider the wiped out from the districts of Assam following statements: by the end of 1860. 1. PM-JAY is the world’s largest health Which of the given above statements insurance/ assurance scheme fully is/are correct? financed by the government. (a) 1 only 2. It provides a cover of Rs. 15 lakhs per (b) 2 only family per year for secondary and (c) Both 1 and 2 tertiary care hospitalization across (d) Neither 1 nor 2 public and private empanelled 212. World Health Organization (WHO) hospitals in India. recognises which of the following as the 3. It covers up to 10 days of pre- neglected tropical disease (NTD). hospitalization and 15 days post- 1. Chikungunya hospitalization expenses such as 2. Soil-transmitted helminthiases diagnostics and medicines. 3. Lymphatic filariasis Which of the given above statements 4. Leprosy is/are correct?

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(a) 1 and 2 Which of the given above statements (b) 1 only is/are not correct? (c) 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 Only 214. Natural Capital Accounting and (c) 2 and 3 Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (d) 1, 2 and 3 (NCAVES) India Forum-2021 is being 218. Consider the following statements: organised by the: 1. Under the Honey Mission, National (a) Reserve Bank of India Cooperative Development Corporation (b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme (NCDC) provides training and bee Implementation boxes to beekeepers. (c) NITI Aayog 2. National Cooperative Development (d) Securities and Exchange Board of Corporation (NCDC) is a statutory India corporation set up under an Act of 215. Consider the following statements: Indian Parliament on 2003. 1. In India, the registration of Which of the given above statements Geographical Indication (GI) is valid is/are correct? for a period of 20 years. (a) 1 Only 2. In India, Geographical Indication (GI) (b) 2 Only registration is administrated by the (c) Both 1 and 2 Trade Marks Act, 1999. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the given above statements 219. ‘Khudol’, sometimes mentioned in the is/are correct? news in reference to: (a) 1 only (a) Possible vaccine for COVID19 (b) 2 only (b) NGO based in (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Some crowdfunded initiative (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Some wild invasive species 216. The terms ‘Ripple, Stellar, Ethereum 220. Consider the below statements with ’sometimes mentioned news recently are regard to River Chenab: related to 1. Chenab is the largest tributary of the (a) Cyber attacks Indus. (b) Mini satellites 2. It is formed by two streams, the (c) Exoplanets Chandra and the Bhaga. (d) Crypto currency 3. It runs parallel to the Pir Panjal range. 217. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above 1. Tortoises and turtles are both reptiles is/are correct? 2. Tortoises live some or most of the time (a) 2 only in the water, while turtles live on land (b) 2 and 3 3. Tortoises are herbivores while turtles (c) 1 and 3 can be both herbivores and carnivores (d) 1, 2 and 3

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