Q1. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: Bahrain is an island country in West Asia. 

Statement-II: Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia and connected by the King Fahd Causeway. 

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  

Q2. Consider the following statements about White Hydrogen? 

1. White Hydrogen is a clean burning energy source produced through renewable energy electrolysis. 
2. White hydrogen deposits have been discovered in Oman and Mali. 

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only 

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Q3. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: Hunger Hotspots report is jointly released by World Food Programme (WFP) and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 

Statement-II: Indian Government launched One Nation One Ration Card system to address hunger issues 

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 

Q4. Consider the following statements: 

1. Kawah Ijen lake is situated in East Java, Indonesia. 
2. It is designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. 
3. The region surrounding Kawah Ijen is renowned for traditional sulphur mining. 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None 

Q5.  In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits?  

1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one’s computer 
2. Cost of a new computer if some miscreant wilfully damages it, if proved so 
3. Cost of hiring a specialised consultant to minimise the loss in case of cyber extortion 
4. Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any third-party files a suit 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) Only three 

(d) All four 

Q6. Consider the following statements: 

1. Deep-sea mining  
2. Ocean climate change advisory services  
3. Biodiversity exploration 
4. Mineral survey  

How many of the above is/are the part of India’s Deep Ocean Mission?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) Only three 

(d) All four 

Q7. Consider the following statements: 

1. QCI is a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. 
2. It was jointly established by the Indian Government and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry. 
3. QCI's primary purpose is to promote and improve quality standards across diverse sectors in India. 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None 

Q8. Consider the following statements: 

1. Haemoglobin is vital for chondrocytes' survival, and its absence leads to embryonic lethality in mice. 
2. It plays a crucial role in oxygen transport and storage within chondrocytes. 
3. Haemoglobin enables chondrocytes to cope with low oxygen levels by transporting and releasing oxygen when needed. 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None 

Q9. Project Kusha was recently mentioned in the news, it is related to: 

(a) Evacuation of Indian stranded in Palestine. 

(b) A long-range air defence system. 

(c) Evacuation of Indian stranded in Israel. 

(d) ISRO new project for Mars. 

Q10. Consider the following Gases: 

1. Carbon monoxide 
2. Methane 
3. Ozone 
4. Sulphur dioxide 

Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue? 

(a) Only one 

(b) Only two 

(c) Only three 

(d) All four 

Q11. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: The Galapagos Islands are the part of Ecuador situated in Pacific Ocean. 

Statement-II: Galapagos Islands are recognised as UNESCO's first World Heritage Site. 

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 

Q12. Consider the following statements: 

1. Formaldehyde primarily used in the production of industrial resins, such as those used in particle board and coatings. 
2. It has a pungent-smelling colorless gas that polymerises spontaneously into paraformaldehyde. 
3. Formaldehyde is stored as an aqueous solution formalin. 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None 

Q13. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: Stirling engine operates on a micro scale using a laser beam as fuel instead of gas 

Statement-II: Electric fields cannot be applied to Stirling engine because it  significantly increase heat loss. 

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 

Q14. Which of the following scheme is not related to Fisheries Production? 

(a) National Mission on Protein Supplements 

(b) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana 

(c) Blue Revolution Scheme 

(d) None of the above 

Q15. In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the  

(a) Preamble to the Constitution  
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy  
(c) Fundamental Duties  
(d) Ninth Schedule  

Q16. Consider the following Instruments: 

1. Certificate of Deposit 
2. Commercial Paper 
3. Promissory Note 
4. Participatory Note 

How many of the instrument given above is/are issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly? 

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) Only three  

(d) All four 

Q17. Consider the following statements  

Statement-I: Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. 

Statement-II: Zika virus can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy through sexual contact and blood transfusion. 

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 

Q18. Consider the following statements: 

1. Kamakhya Temple Situated on Nilachal Hill along the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati. 
2. The temple's architecture combines traditional Nagara (North Indian) and Saracenic (Mughal) styles, forming the distinctive Nilachala Style. 
3. Temple hosts the annual Ambubachi Mela to commemorate the yearly menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya 

How many of the statements given above are correct?  

(a) Only one  

(b) Only two  

(c) All three  

(d) None

Q19. Consider the following statements about Minamata Convention: 

1. It is an International environmental treaty focusing on mercury and its compounds' harmful effects on human health and the environment. 
2. It operates under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 

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 

Q20. Consider the following: 

1. Film Dubbing 
2. Amplification of Message and its Reach 
3. Law enforcement 
4. Diagnosis 

How many of the above is/are the application of Deepfakes? 

(a) Only one 

(b) Only two 

(c) Only three 

(d) All four