GS TEST SERIES – 02
1. Copper is used to layer the boats made of wood because of which of the following reasons?
(a) Copper is a metal which is water repellant and allows the boat to stay afloat above water.
(b) It is cheap and hence preferred to be used to protect the boat from impact of water.
(c) Copper has anti-bacterial properties that prevent the decay of wood from sea organisms.
(d) Copper increases the mechanical strength of ship unlike any other metal does.
2. Which of the following are related to the process of photosynthesis?
1. Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll.
2. Conversion of light energy to chemical energy and splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.
3. Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. When sunlight passes through a canopy of a dense forest. Tiny water droplets in the mist scatter light. The color of the scattered light depends on the size of the scattering particles. This phenomenon is known as:
(a) Tyndall effect
(b) Rayleigh scattering
(c) Compton scattering
(d) Total Internal Reflection
4. Consider the following pairs:
Vitamins /Minerals Deficiency Diseases
1. Vitamin A : Night blindness
2. Vitamin D : Scurvy
3. Iron : Anaemia
4. Iodine : Goitre
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
5. Consider the following statements regarding a voltmeter:
1. It is always connected in series across the points between which the potential difference is to be measured.
2. A voltmeter has a very high internal resistance.
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
6. Recently, SEBI has allowed Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to participate in Credit Default Swap (CDS). In this context, consider the following statements regarding the Credit Default Swap (CDS):
1. The lender buys a CDS from another investor who agrees to reimburse if the borrower defaults.
2. CDS is used for speculation, hedging, or as a form of arbitrage.
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
7. With reference to enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), consider the following statements:
1. Performing an ELISA involves at least one antibody with specificity for a particular antigen.
2. It can be used to detect Covid antibodies that the body develops in response to infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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
8. With reference to bakelite, which of the following statements are correct?
1. It is a form of thermosetting plastic.
2. It is a good conductor of heat.
3. It is used for making electrical switches. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Arrange the following particles in increasing order of size.
1. Atoms
2. Quarks
3. Hadrons
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-3-1
(c) 1-3-2
(d) 3-2-1
10. Silver articles become black after some time when exposed to air due to the presence of which of the following?
(a) Sulfur
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Black carbon
11. The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2022 has been recently released. In this context, consider the following statements regarding the ASER:
1. It aims to provide estimates of children’s schooling status and their ability to read simple text and do basic arithmetic.
2. It is a school-based survey.
3. The survey is limited to only rural areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
12. Which of the following are used as indicators for testing acids?
1. Litmus paper
2. Turmeric
3. Methyl orange
4. Vanilla extract
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
13. With reference to the alloy, consider the following statements:
1. Resistivity of an alloy is generally higher than that of its constituent metals.
2. Alloys burn easily at higher temperatures.
3. While the solder is an example of an alloy, nichrome is a metal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. Which of the following is/are the example/examples of exothermic reactions?
1. Snow formation in clouds
2. Conversion of water into steam
3. Rusting of iron
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
15. Consider the following statements regarding Whittaker’s Five Kingdom Classification:
1. Kingdom monera includes prokaryotic organisms whereas Kingdom protista includes eukaryotic organisms.
2. Bacteria are the sole members of the Kingdom Monera.
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
16. Consider the following statements regarding Viruses:
1. All viruses contains both RNA and DNA.
2. Bacteriophages (viruses that infect the bacteria) are usually single-stranded DNA viruses
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
17. Which of the following are micronutrients in plant nutrition?
1. Iron
2. Potassium
3. Copper
4. Zinc
5. Magnesium
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 5 only
18. Recently, the Prime Minister of India flagged off the world’s longest river cruise from
(a) Kanyakumari to Kolkata
(b) Varanasi to Dibrugarh
(c) Cochin to Dibrugarh
(d) Kannur to Cambay
19. Consider the following statements regarding the caste census in India:
1. Caste was included as a parameter in census data since the 1911 Census.
2. Caste Census is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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
20. Consider the following pairs:
Part of Eye Function
1. Cornea : Refraction of light entering the eye
2. Pupil: Regulates and control amount of light entering the eye
3. Retina : Image formation
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
21. Consider the following statements:
1. DNA vaccines are stable at higher temperatures and thus easier to store unlike RNA vaccines.
2. DNA vaccines, once injected, can not alter natural genetic material of a cell unlike RNA vaccines.
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
22. With reference to the magnetic field, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The direction of field lines is from the north pole to the south pole inside the magnet.
2. The relative strength of the magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of the field lines.
3. No two field lines are found to cross each other.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
23. Which of the following statement explains Bhopal Declaration recently in news?
(a) It is released by G20 engagement group and appeals to focus more on inclusive development care in comparison to GDP.
(b) It marked the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations and focuses on cooperation in the maritime domain.
(c) It emphasised on countering global terrorism that uses new and emerging technologies.
(d) It emphasized on citizen centric governance in all government departments.
24. Consider the following pairs:
Mode of reproduction Example
1. Vegetative propagation : Ginger
2. Pollination : Tomato
3. Fragmentation : Yeast
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
25. With reference to plant transportation system, consider the following statements:
1. Phloem moves water and minerals obtained from the soil to the leaves.
2. Xylem transports products of photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plants.
3. Transpiration involves loss of water vapour through the stomata of plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
26. Which of the following subatomic particles determines the chemical properties of an element?
(a) Valence electrons
(b) Core electrons
(c) Protons
(d) Neutrons
27. With reference to 3D Printing and 4D printing, consider the following statements:
1 In 3D Printing there is a repetition of the 2D structure layer by layer from the bottom to the top.
2. 4D printing provides printed objects with the ability to change form or function with time.
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
28. With reference to the magellanic clouds, consider the following statements:
1. They are visible to the unaided eye in the southern hemisphere.
2. They are part of the Milky way galaxy.
3. They serve as laboratories for the study of active stellar formation and evolution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
29. Which of the following plant hormones acts as a general plant growth inhibitor and an inhibitor of plant metabolism?
(a) Abscisic acid
(b) Cytokinins
(c) Gibberellins
(d) Auxin
30. Which one of the following is the reason why food cooks faster in a pressure cooker?
(a) Heat cannot escape from the cooker.
(b) The increased pressure increases the boiling point of water.
(c) The boiling point of water decreases in the closed system.
(d) Convection currents are set inside the cooker.
31. Light can be described both as a wave and as a particle. Which of the following phenomena illustrates the particle nature of light?
(a) Interference
(b) Polarisation
(c) Diffraction
(d) Photoelectric effect
32. With reference to Electro-cardiograph, consider the following statements:
1. The T-wave represents the depolarisation of the atria, which leads to the contraction of both the atria.
2. The QRS complex represents the depolarisation of the ventricles, which initiates the ventricular contraction.
3. The P-wave represents the return of the ventricles from excited to normal state (repolarisation).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
33. With reference to the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), consider the following statements:
1. It was established under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
2. It is an independent regulator to oversee auditing profession and accounting standards.
3. It has same powers as a civil court and a criminal court while trying a suit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
34. One thick woollen blanket is less warm than two thin woollen blankets joined together to same thickness. Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for the above phenomenon?
(a) Two thin sheets produce heat due to friction.
(b) Two blankets will provide more surface area than one blanket.
(c) Air trapped between two blankets is a bad conductor of heat.
(d) Two blankets will increase temperature by exerting more pressure.
35. Which of the following technologies are normally based on the use of sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing?
1. Ultrasonography
2. Echocardiography
3. Radar
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2, and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
36. Lagrangian points are often seen in the context of space exploration. What are they?
(a) These are points where a small body under the gravitational influences of two larger ones remains relatively stable.
(b) These are the locations on the periphery of the milkyway galaxy.
(c) These are the points within the solar system where the orbits of two planets intersect.
(d) These are the locations on the Jovian surface where frozen water has been detected.
37. We feel burning pain when stung by Ant. Which of the following acid is responsible for the burning pain?
(a) Methanoic Acid
(b) Acetic Acid
(c) Oxalic Acid
(d) Tartaric Acid
38. Which of the following are types of bio plastics?
1. Polyhydroxyalkanoate
2. Polylactic acid
3. Polyethylene terephthalate
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
39. Consider the following statements regarding the speed of sound:
1. The speed of sound decreases as it moves from solid to liquid medium.
2. As temperature increases, the speed of sound increases.
3. At any given temperature, the speed of sound in oxygen is greater than the speed of sound in an air medium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
40. Consider the following pairs:
Enzyme Produced by
1. Pepsin : Pancreas
2. Lipase : Stomach
3. Lactase : Intestine
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
41. Which of the following is the reason for the little chemical activity shown by noble gases like Helium and Neon?
(a) Absence of neutrons
(b) Presence of completely filled valence shell
(c) Presence of higher number of electrons compared to protons
(d) Absence of protons
42. “Sorbitol” has applications in which of the following?
1. used as a sugar substitute in confectionaries 2. used as a natural anti-diarrheal
3. used in the preparation of synthetic Vitamin-C
4. used as an ingredient in toothpaste
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
43. With reference to acid rain, consider the following statements:
1. The gases mainly responsible for acid rain are sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.
2. Acid rain has high pH levels ranging between 8-9.
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
44. Which of the following fields do nuclear radiations have applications in?
1. Agriculture
2. Medical diagnostics
3. Oil drilling
4. Treatment of cancer
5. In the measurement of the movement of pollutants
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
45. With reference to ‘stevia’ often used as a sugar substitute, consider the following statements:
1. It is derived from plant sources.
2. It has a less intensity of sweetness compared to table sugar.
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
46. With reference to battery energy storage, how do sodium-ion batteries differ from lithium ion batteries?
1. Sodium-ion batteries have lower energy density than lithium-ion batteries.
2. In cold environments, sodium-ion batteries are less efficient as compared to lithium-ion batteries.
3. The abundance of raw materials required to make sodium-ion batteries makes them cheaper compared to their lithium counterparts.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
47. Consider the following statements with reference to sound waves:
1. Sound is an electromagnetic wave that can travel both with and without a material medium.
2. Sound waves are longitudinal waves in which particles oscillate to and fro about their mean position.
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
48. Consider the following:
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Virus
4. Protozoa
Which of the above can be used in pesticides to prevent crop damage?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
49. Which of the following is/are the components of fly ash?
1. Iron Oxide
2. Potassium Oxide
3. Aluminium Oxide
4. Titanium Dioxide
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
50. Consider the following statements with reference to dark energy:
1. Dark energy was discovered and proven by Albert Einstein.
2. It is believed that more than 60% of the universe is dark energy.
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
51. With reference to the coagulation of blood in human beings, consider the following statements:
1. Haemostasis leads to cessation of bleeding from a blood vessel which is the first stage of wound healing.
2. Haemophilia is a genetic disorder in which the blood does not clot properly.
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
52. With reference to the domestic electric circuit, consider the following statements:
1. The earth wire is used as a safety measure for appliances that have a metallic body.
2. The potential difference between the live wire and neutral wire in our country is 220 V.
3. In our homes, electrical devices are always connected in series.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
53. Which of the following may be the possible causes of overloading in the circuits?
1. When the live wire and the neutral wire come into direct contact
2. When there is an accidental hike in the supply voltage
3. When too many appliances are connected to a single socket
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
54. In the context of communication technology, fiberisation is best defined as
(a) the process of connecting radio towers with each other via optical fibre cables.
(b) the replacement of copper wires with optical fibres for data transmission.
(c) the dependence on LAN cables to access network in regions where radiowave transmission is impossible.
(d) the increase in the use of the Internet in the remote and rural areas of a country.
55. Which of the following elements is/are rare earth elements?
1. Neodymium
2. Promethium
3. Holmium
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
56. Which of the following microbes are useful for human beings?
1. Lactobacillus
2. Aspergillus niger
3. Streptococcus Thermophilus
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
57. Consider the following statements regarding the stem cell transplant:
1. It is also known as bone marrow transplant.
2. In allogeneic transplantation the patient’s own stem cell is used.
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
58. This type of connective tissue is very elastic and has considerable strength. Two bones can be connected to each other by this type of connective tissue. They help to hold things in place in the body.
Which of the following connective tissue is being described in the passage?
(a) Tendon
(b) Ligament
(c) Cartilage
(d) Areolar tissue
59. Consider the following statements with reference to nuclear fission:
1. Nuclear fission produces more waste than nuclear fusion.
2. Atom bomb works on the principle of nuclear fission.
3. The energy released in nuclear fission reactions is millions of times greater than the energy released in chemical reactions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
60. With reference to Zinc, consider the following statements:
1. It is a form of macronutrient required by plants.
2. It is essential for growth hormone production and internode elongation in plants.
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
61. With reference to Standalone 5G and Non Standalone 5G, consider the following statements:
1. In the standalone mode the 5G network operates parallel to the existing 4G network.
2. Non-standalone networks are built on existing infrastructure.
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
62. Bionics involves constructing artificial systems that have some of the characteristics of living systems. In this context, which of the following is/are the reasons for use of Graphene in Bionics?
1. Impermeability to harsh ionic solutions
2. Good electrical conductivity
3. Flexibility of graphene
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
63. For which of the following reasons do chip manufacturers flush a bag of chips with nitrogen gas?
(a) To prevent growth of microorganisms.
(b) To prevent oxidation of the chips.
(c) To prevent reaction of salts in chips with the inner layering of the packet.
(d) To enhance the flavour of the chips.
64. Consider the following statements:
1. Both graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.
2. Graphite is soft and has a greasy touch while diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance.
3. Graphite is a bad conductor of electricity while diamond is a very good conductor of electricity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
65. Consider the following statements with reference to neutrino:
1. Neutrinos are chargeless particles.
2. Neutrinos assist in the detection of mineral and oil deposits deep inside the earth.
3. They cannot be generated artificially. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
66. Which of the following can not be a blood group of progeny born to parents having A and AB blood groups?
1. A
2. AB
3. O
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
67. With reference to spoofing and phishing, consider the following statements:
1. Spoofing is an identity theft where a person is trying to use the identity of a legitimate user.
2. Phishing is where a person steals the sensitive information of users like bank account details.
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
68. Consider the following statements, regarding the proteins:
1. Proteins are linear chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
2. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body.
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
69. With reference to the electoral bonds, consider the following statements:
1. It is valid for one year from the date of issue to make donations only to the political parties registered under the Representation of People Act, 1951.
2. SBI is the only bank authorized to sell them and can be purchased from any of its branches.
3. It is an interest-free banking instrument.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
70. Consider the following pairs:
Plant cell organelles: Functions of organelles
1. Mitochondria : Generates energy
2. Ribosome : Distributes synthesized material to the different parts
3. Lysosome : Waste disposal system
4.Golgi apparatus : Synthesizes biological proteins
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only
71. With reference to erythroblastosis foetalis, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This condition occurs when a pregnant mother has Rh-negative blood and the foetus has Rh-positive.
2. The impact on the foetus is severe in first pregnancy and reduces exponentially in
subsequent pregnancies.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
72. Consider the following statements with reference to the electric bulb:
1. Tungsten is used as filament in electric bulbs because it has a very high melting point.
2. The bulbs are filled with nitrogen and argon gas so that the filament does not catch fire.
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
73. Which of the following statements best describes the exercise Cyclone-I conducted
recently?
(a) It is a joint exercise between the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the National Weather Service (NWS) of the USA to study weather.
(b) It is the first ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and
the Egyptian Army.
(c) It is the joint exercise between India Meteorological Department (IMD) and ISRO to study cyclonic circulations.
(d) It is the joint exercise between the Indian Navy and Indian Army for piracy
operations.
74. With reference to ‘green crackers’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. They are known to cause less air and noise pollution compared to traditional firecrackers.
2. They contain barium nitrate to reduce pollutant levels.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
75. With reference to the Big Bang Theory, which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) According to this theory, all matter forming the universe existed in one place.
(b) During the process, energy was converted into matter.
(c) Temperature of the universe increased with the expansion of universe.
(d) According to the theory, the universe continues to expand to the present day.
76. Which of the statements best describes ‘votive stupas’ recently discovered by Archeological Survey of India (ASI) in Nalanda district?
(a) They are distinctive domelike drum that originate in eight cylindrical structures in which the Buddha’s relics were placed after his death.
(b) They symbolize the Buddha’s reuniting of his monastic followers after they had become divided by disagreement.
(c) They commemorate the Buddha’s display of miracles when he was challenged to demonstrate his realization.
(d) They symbolize the Buddha’s return from the celestial realms in order to continue teaching the path to Awakening.
77. Which of the following are the institutional channels through which microcredit is delivered in India?
1. Small finance banks (SFBs)
2. Regional rural banks (RRBs)
3. Cooperative banks
4. Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
78. Consider the following pairs:
Lens/ Mirror Use
1. Concave lens : Spy holes in the doors
2. Convex lens : Magnifying glass
3. Concave mirror : Solar furnace
4. Convex mirror : Rear-view mirrors How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
79. Colloidal solutions are mixtures in which microscopically dispersed insoluble particles of one substance are suspended in another substance. Which of the following are examples of colloidal solutions?
1. Cow milk
2. Milk of magnesia
3. Blood
4. Tincture of iodine
5. Shaving cream
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
80. Consider the following statements with reference to myopia:
1. A person with myopia cannot see nearby objects clearly.
2. In myopia, the eyeball becomes elongated.
3. A concave lens is used to correct this defect.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
81. With reference to hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD), consider the following statements:
1. It is different from foot-and-mouth disease which commonly affects cows, sheep, and pigs.
2. Tomato flu is a clinical variant of the HFMD and results in tomato-shaped red blisters on several parts of the body.
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
82. With reference to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), consider the following statements:
1. It is an autonomous statutory body which regulates food safety and standards.
2. It is under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
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
83. Honey flows slower than water because
(a) Honey has a higher viscosity than water.
(b) Honey has a lower melting point than water.
(c) Honey has higher surface tension than water.
(d) Honey has a lower density than water.
84. Consider the following statements about Solid Lipid Nanoparticles:
1. They are prone to a high degree of bio toxicity.
2. They cannot be used as delivery vehicles for RNA-based vaccines.
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
85. With reference to Indian skimmer (bird species), consider the following statements:
1. It is found on large rivers and lakes, swamps and coastal wetlands such as estuaries.
2. It is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List of threatened species.
3. It has breeding colonies in Chambal river, Rajasthan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
86. Which of the following actions involves Newton’s third law of motion?
1. Launching of a rocket
2. Swimming
3. Firing of a gun
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
87. Consider the following statements:
1. Charge sheet is a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence.
2. First Information Report (FIR) is a formal police record showing the names of each person brought into custody.
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
88. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization:
1. It is responsible for the approval of new drugs and clinical trials in the country.
2. It functions under the Directorate General of Health Services.
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
89. Ernest Rutherford designed an experiment where fast-moving alpha (α)-particles were made to fall on a thin gold foil. Rutherford’s gold foil experiment is associated with
(a) The discovery of electron
(b) The discovery of proton
(c) The discovery of neutron
(d) The nuclear model of atom
90. Which of the following diseases are caused by protozoa?
1. Dengue
2. Malaria
3. Kala-Azar
4. Tuberculosis
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 3 only
91. With reference to industrially-produced artificial trans-fats, consider the following statements:
1. They raise Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol and lowers High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol.
2. WHO launches the REPLACE campaign to eliminate trans fats from global food supply by 2023.
3. Tamil Nadu became the first state in India to introduce fat tax on junk food.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
92. The Archeological Survey of India will begin excavation at Delhi’s Purana Qila to trace the Painted Grey Ware period (c. 600–1000 BCE), commonly known as the ‘Mahabharata’ period. The Purana Qila at Delhi was built by
(a) Shahjahan
(b) Aurangzeb
(c) Humayun
(d) Akbar
93. With reference to photosynthesis and respiration in plants, consider the following statements:
1. Photosynthesis is an exothermic process and respiration is an endothermic process.
2. Both are the continuous processes which take place throughout the day.
3. The byproduct of photosynthesis is carbon dioxide and respiration is oxygen.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
94. With reference to the doppler effect, consider the following statements:
1. It is defined as the change in the frequency of a wave as the source and observer move toward each other or go far from each other.
2. It can be observed for any type of wave including water waves, sound waves, light waves, etc.
3. The doppler red-shift of light observed from distant galaxies gives evidence that the universe is expanding.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
95. A sound created in a big hall will persist by repeated reflection from the walls until it is reduced to a value where it is no longer audible. The repeated reflection that results in this persistence of sound is called:
(a) echo
(b) interference
(c) pitch
(d) reverberation
96. With reference to Sodium Benzoate, consider the following statements:
1. It is used as a preservative in soft drinks to increase the acidity of flavor.
2. A mixture of sodium benzoate and ascorbic acid for food preservation can be carcinogenic.
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
97. Consider the following statements with reference to Autonomic Nervous System:
1. The parasympathetic nervous system deals with emergencies when the action must be quick and powerful.
2. The sympathetic division is mainly concerned with monitoring the routine functions of the body.
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
98. Which one of the following will occur if a sealed transparent plastic bottle filled with hot air is placed in the freezer?
(a) plastic bottle will remain unaffected by the change in environment.
(b) plastic bottle will get inflated.
(c) plastic bottle will collapse on itself.
(d) None of the above
99. With reference to the melting of ice, which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Melting of ice is a physical change.
(b) When ice melts, its volume decreases.
(c) Melting of ice is an exothermic reaction.
(d) When ice melts, its mass remains unchanged.
100. With reference to the plasma proteins in blood, consider the following statements:
1. Fibrinogens in plasma are needed for clotting of blood.
2. Globulins in plasma are involved in defense mechanisms of the body.
3. Albumins in plasma help in the osmotic balance so that the fluid does not leak into tissues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER KEY
1) C
2) D
3) A
4) C
5) B
6) C
7) C
8) C
9) B
10) A
11) C
12) D
13) A
14) C
15) C
16) D
17) B
18) B
19) B
20) D
21) A
22) B
23) A
24) C
25) A
26) A
27) C
28) B
29) A
30) B
31) D
32) D
33) B
34) C
35) B
36) A
37) A
38) A
39) B
40) B
41) B
42) C
43) A
44) D
45) A
46) C
47) B
48) D
49) D
50) B
51) C
52) C
53) D
54) A
55) C
56) D
57) A
58) B
59) D
60) B
61) C
62) D
63) B
64) B
65) A
66) C
67) C
68) C
69) C
70) B
71) A
72) C
73) B
74) A
75) C
76) A
77) C
78) D
79) A
80) C
81) C
82) C
83) A
84) D
85) D
86) D
87) D
88) C
89) D
90) B
91) D
92) C
93) D
94) D
95) D
96) C
97) D
98) C
99) C
100) D