Q 1. Consider the following statements about National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC):

1. NCBC is a statutory body established to safeguard the rights and interests of backward classes in India.
2. It was established in pursuance of the National Commission for Backward Classes Act of 1993.
3. Its primary objective is to identify and recommend the inclusion or exclusion of communities in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q 2. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Synthetic fuel, refers to fuels that are produced through chemical processes from non-petroleum sources.

Statement-II: The production of synfuels typically involves complex processes such as gasification, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and hydroprocessing.

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 3. Consider the following statements:

1. A lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is a type of rechargeable battery.
2. Li-ion batteries use an intercalated lithium compound as one electrode material, compared to the metallic lithium used in a non-rechargeable lithium battery.
3. Lithium ions move from the positive electrode to the negative electrode during discharge and back when charging.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q 4. Dakshta Platform Include which of the following:

1. Development of Attitude
2. Development of Knowledge
3. Skill for Holistic Transformation

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 pairs:

                 State                        Puppetry

1. Karnataka                      Tholu bommalata
2. Odisha                           Ravanachhaya
3. Kerala                            Charma bahuli natya

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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

Q 6. Consider the following statements:

1. Digital drudgery refers to the monotonous and repetitive tasks that are often associated with working or spending a significant amount of time in the digital realm.
2. It encompasses the tedious and mundane activities that are performed using computers, smartphones, or other digital devices.

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 temples:

1. Chennakeshava Temple
2. Hoysaleswara Temple
3. Lakshminarayana Temple
4. Mahadeva Temple

How many of the temples given above belong to Hoysala Dynasty?

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

Q 8. Global Gender Gap Report has been released by:

1. World Bank
2. World Economic Forum
3. International Monetary Fund
4. Oxfam International

Q 9. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Cavitation is a process in which pressure variations in a liquid can in a short period of time cause countless small cavities to form and then implode.

Statement-II: Cavitation generates oxidising radicals in-situ, reducing the reliance on external oxidising agents.

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. Consider the following statements about the provision of the Nehru Liaquat Pact:

1. Refugees were allowed to return safe and unmolested to dispose of their property.
2. Countries to ensure complete equality of citizenship for minorities in both countries.
3. Countries will guarantee freedom of movement within each country, freedom of occupation, speech, and worship for minorities.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q 11. Nilotinib was recently mentioned in the news, it is a drug used for the treatment of:

1. Chikungunya
2. Tuberculosis
3. Dengue
4. Leukaemia

Q 12. Consider the following statements about Medicines Patent Pool:

1. The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is a United Nation-backed international organisation founded in July 2010, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
2. It is working to increase access to and facilitate the development of life-saving medicines for low- and middle-income countries.

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 countries:

1. Egypt
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Yemen
4. South Sudan

How many of the countries given above share their land boundary with the Red Sea?

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

Q 14. Consider the following pollutants:

1. Sulphur dioxide
2. Nitrogen oxide
3. Mercury

How many of the above-given pollutants are emitted from thermal power plants?

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

Q 15. Ambubachi Mela is the state festival of :

1. Assam
2. Manipur
3. Goa
4. Odisha

Q 16. Consider the following statements:

1. Joha rice is an indigenous rice of Assam and grown in the Kharif season.
2. It is unique in aroma and grain characteristics and distinct from other aromatic rice like Basmati.
3. This rice is also rich in several antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolics.
4. It has got Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q 17. Consider the following statements:

1. Prokaryotic cells contain clearly defined nuclear membrane-bound organelles.
2. Eukaryotic cells regulated with selective origins and sequences.

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 18. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary was recently mentioned in the news, it is located in:

1. Assam
2. Odisha
3. West Bengal
4. Sikkim

Q 19. Consider the following statements about the Mahanadi River:

1. The Mahanadi River system is the third largest of peninsular India after Godavari and Krishna, and the largest river of Odisha state.
2. The catchment area of the river extends to Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
3. Its basin is bounded by the Central India hills on the north, by the Eastern Ghats on the south and east and by the Maikala range in the west.
4. It rises from a place near Sihawa, near Raipur in the state of Chhattisgarh to the south of Amarkantak.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q 20. Consider the following statements about Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council:

1. It is an officially recognized, independent self-regulatory body for Online Curated Content Providers (OCCPs).
2. It operates under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
3. It has been established in June 2000 under the aegis of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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