Q 1. Consider the following Schemes: 

1. Poshan Abhiyan for the elderly 
2. Livelihood and skilling initiatives for senior citizens 
3. Scheme on promoting the silver economy 
4. Awareness generation and capacity building for the welfare of senior citizens 

How many of the scheme given above comes under Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana? 

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two 

(c) Only three 

(d) All four  

Q 2. Bedaquiline was recently mentioned in the news, it is used for the treatment of: 

1. AIDS 
2. Tuberculosis 
3. Malaria 
4. Dengue 

Q 3. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve includes the areas of Dudhwa National Parks along with Kishanpur and Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary. 

Statement-II:  Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is the only place in Uttar Pradesh where both Tigers and Rhinos can be spotted together. 

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I 

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.  

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect  

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct  

Q 4. Namda Art related to which of the following states/UTs? 

1. Bihar 
2. Jammu and Kashmir 
3. Andhra Pradesh 
4. Assam 

Q 5. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: The NHRC in India is an independent statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 2003 passed by the Indian Parliament. 

Statement-II: The UNHRC is a global intergovernmental body within the United Nations system consisting of 47 member states elected by the UN General Assembly. 

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I 

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.  

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect  

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct 

Q 6. Consider the following statements: 

1. The Siachen Glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas. 
2. Nubra Valley acts as the gateway to strategically important Siachen Glacier and Karakoram Pass. 
3. Siachen Glacier is the Second-Longest glacier in the World's Non-Polar areas after Fedchenko Glacier in Tajikistan 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None 

Q 7. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: The right to silence is a legal principle which guarantees any individual the right to refuse to answer questions from law enforcement officers or court officials. 

Statement-II: Right to silence is a fundamental right under part III of the Indian Constitution. 

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I 

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.  

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect  

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct 

Q 8. Consider the following statements: 

1. Phosphate rocks are also considered a significant and secondary resource of uranium.  
2. Phosphate rocks are majorly produced only from two States in India, namely Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. 
3. Rock phosphate is the key raw material for DAP and NPK fertilizers. 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None 

Q 9. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: Endogamy is the practice of marrying within a specific social or ethnic group, often with the aim of preserving traditions and identity within that group. 

Statement-II: Endogamy led to increase in the genetic disorder. 

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I 

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.  

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect  

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct 

Q 10. Salsola oppositifolia Desfontania was recently mentioned in the new, it is a: 

1. Plant species 
2. Dinosaur fossil 
3. Reptiles Species 
4. A species of Fungi 

Q 11. Consider the following statements: 

1. Atlantic menhaden is a species of Fish live in coastal and estuarine waters from Nova Scotia to northern Florida. 
2. Menhaden are harvested for use as fertilizers, animal feed, and bait for fisheries including blue crab and lobster. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. 1 only 
2. 2 only 
3. Both 1 and 2 
4. Neither 1 nor 2 

Q 12. Consider the following statements: 

1. The Kas Plateau is a plateau situated in Satara city of Maharashtra 
2. It is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and a designated biodiversity hotspot. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. 1 only 
2. 2 only 
3. Both 1 and 2 
4. Neither 1 nor 2 

Q 13. Consider the following statements about Ghaggar River: 

1. The Ghaggar-Hakra River is an intermittent river in India and Pakistan that flows only during the monsoon season.  
2. It originates in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh and flows through Punjab and Haryana states into Uttar Pradesh. 
3. The main tributaries of the Ghaggar are the Kaushalya River and Markanda. 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None 

Q 14. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: The Kerch Bridge is the only direct link between the transport network of Russia and the Crimean Peninsula. 

Statement-II: Kerch strait acts as a natural boundary, separating the Kerch Peninsula in Crimea from the Taman Peninsula in Russia. 

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I 

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.  

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect  

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct 

 Q 15. Consider the following countries: 

1. Crimea 
2. Russia 
3. Ukraine 

How many of the countries given above share their border with Sea of Azov? 

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None 

Q 16. Consider the following statements: 

1. National Multidimensional Poverty Index measures Poverty across its multiple dimensions and in effect complements existing poverty statistics based on per capita consumption expenditure. 
2. National Multidimensional Poverty Index has been released by Reserve Bank of India. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. 1 only 
2. 2 only 
3. Both 1 and 2 
4. Neither 1 nor 2 

Q 17. Consider the following statements about Rudra Giri Hillock: 

1. Rudra Giri hillock is located in the village of Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. 
2. It features a unique combination of prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and exquisite artwork from the Kakatiya dynasty. 
3. Its rock shelter frescoes suggests that the Ramayana scenes depicted at Rudra Giri might have drawn inspiration from the artworks at Muppavaram. 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None 

 Q 18. Consider the following statements about Digital time voucher system for political parties: 

1. Digital Time Voucher scheme was initially notified in 1998 under Section 39A of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1950. 
2. It provides equitable access to government-owned electronic media for campaigning to recognized National and State Parties during elections. 

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  

Q 19. Consider the following statements about Nawab Wajid Ali Shah: 

1. He was the last king of Awadh. 
2. He patronized the famous poet Mirza Ghalib. 
3. A classical Indian dance form, Kathak, was introduced by him as a court dance. 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None  

Q 20. Consider the following statements: 

1. Gambusia Fish is also known as mosquito fish, is widely used as a biological agent for controlling mosquito larvae. 
2. It is native to the waters of the south-eastern United States. 

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