Q 1. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Cord blood (short for umbilical cord blood) is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta pre-delivery

Statement-II: Umbilical cord blood is a rich source of stem cells that can potentially develop into different types of cells.

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

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q 2. Consider the following drugs:

1. Aceclofenac
2. Ketoprofen
3. Nimesulide
4. Diclofenac

How many of the above-mentioned drugs are banned for veterinary use?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

Q 3. Consider the following statements about Vulture:

1. Vulture helps to stop disease like Rabies and Plague carried by animals
2. Vulture unique digestive system kills bugs and disease like botulinum and Anthrax.
3. All the species of vultures are migratory species.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Q 4. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB)?

1. It is a statutory body formed under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
2. It is subordinate to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and gives advice to Union and state Government on technical matters arising out of the administration of this Act.
3. It also advises and takes policy decision on technical matters related to drugs in India.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Q 5. Consider the following statements:

1. Greedflation is a term that describes a situation where inflation is driven by excessive greed and speculation rather than by supply and demand factors.
2. It occurs when investors, consumers and businesses expect prices to rise continuously and act accordingly, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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 6. Consider the following statements:

1. Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC) is an officially recognized, independent self-regulatory body for Online Curated Content Providers,
2. DPCGC has been established in June 2021 under the aegis of Ministry of Education.

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 7.  Consider the following countries:

1. Djibouti
2. Eritrea
3. Libya
4. Chad

How many of the countries given above is the part of Horn of Africa?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

Q 8. Consider the following statemetts about Geographical Indication (GI) Tag:

1. Geographical Indicators are covered as an element of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
2. GI Tags also covered under the WTO agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.
3. The GI registry is located at Chennai.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Q 9. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: The concept of the ‘organic intellectual’ was introduced by Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci in Prison Notebooks.

Statement-II: Organic intellectuals are individuals who come from a particular social class and have a deep understanding of the economic structure and issues faced by that class. 

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

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q 10. eSARAS mobile App, recently in the news, is launched for the purpose of:

1. addressing the substantial nutritional needs of a growing population in urban areas
2. strengthening marketing support for products made by women of Self-help Groups (SHGs)
3. developing the indigenous aircraft for defense requirements
4. empowering tribal youth and women digitally through concept of mentor and mentee

Q 11. What was the purpose of the PM-PRANAM scheme launched by the Government of India?

1. reducing the use of chemical fertilizers
2. improving the quality of education
3. accelerating internet services through public wifi network
4. improving skills of artisans

Q 12. Consider the following statements:

1. In India, the trade and consumption of cannabis are banned under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985.
2. Medical and scientific use of cannabis is allowed after obtaining necessary permissions from state governments.
3. Madhya Pradesh had become the first state in the country to allow commercial cultivation of hemp crops

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q 13 The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the

1. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
2. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
3. Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture
4. Agricultural Produce Market Committee

Q 14. With reference to International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), consider the following statements:

1. It is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
2. ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana in India, with two regional hubs and six country offices in sub-Saharan Africa.

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 15. Which one of the following best describes the term "green credit"?

1. a singular unit of an incentive provided for a specified activity, delivering a positive impact on the environment
2. Inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country.
3. (c) certificates representing quantities of greenhouse gases that have been kept out of the air or removed from it
4. (d) a reduction or removal of emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases made in order to compensate for emissions made elsewhere.

Q 16. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I : India observes June 29 as National Statistics Day every year.

Statement-II : It was the birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis is observed on the same day.

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

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q 17. Which of the following countries share the land border with Burkina Faso?

1. Togo
2. Ghana
3. Benin
4. Niger
5. Nigeria

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
2. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 2, 4 and 5 only
4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q 18. Tam Pà Ling Cave, recently in the news in the context of groundbreaking insights into the timeline of human arrival in Southeast Asia, is located in which country?

1. Laos
2. Cambodia
3. Vietnam
4. Thailand

Q 19. Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?

1. Cotton
2. Rice
3. Sugarcane
4. Wheat

Q 20. Who among the following was the leader of the Rampa Rebellion of 1922?

1. Birsa Munda
2. Alluri Sitarama Raju
3. Balram Bhagat
4. Ratna Nayak