Q 1. With reference to the Unsponsored Depository Receipts (UDR), consider the following statements:

1. It is a type of Depository Receipt in which foreign firm has no involvement in the issuance.
2. Reserve Bank of India is examining the possibility of permitting UDRs for Indian shares.

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 2. Which of the following are the part of India Stack?

1. Digital Locker
2. Unified Payment Interface (UPI)
3. Immediate Payment System
4. Aadhaar Authentication

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Q 3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Aadhaar-enabled Payment Services (AePS)?

1. AePS is a bank-led model which allows online financial transactions at Point-of-Sale (PoS) through the business correspondent of any bank using Aadhaar authentication.
2. It is a joint initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).
3. AePS does not require any activation, with the only requirement being that the user’s bank account should be linked with their Aadhaar number.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Q 4. Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary was recently mentioned in the news, it is located in:

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

Q 5. With reference to the Surety bonds, consider the following statements:

1. It is a legally binding contract entered into by three parties—the principal, the obligee, and the surety.
2. Surety bond is provided by the insurance company on behalf of the contractor.

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. Which of the following Articles of Indian constitution have a provision of ‘Equal pay for equal work’?

1. Article 19
2. Article 39
3. Article 42
4. Article 21

Q 7. Which of the following factors are taken into consideration in determining the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural produce in India?

1. Price trends in the domestic and international markets
2. Inter-crop price parity
3. Likely impact of MSPs on consumers
4. Rational utilization of natural resources

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Q 8. Which of the following is/are the environmental impacts associated with forest fires?

1. It will increase stormwater runoff.
2. It will result in near-zero nutrient availability in the forest soil.
3. After the forest fire, there is usually an increase in the natural order of species. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Q 9. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), consider the following statements: 

1. It is designed to address critical gaps in the fisheries value chain from fish production, productivity, post-harvest infrastructure and marketing.
2. PMMSY’s financial aid offerings extend to individuals and groups within the fisheries industry. 

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 10. Which of the following animal species is/are endemic to India?

1. Nilgiri Tahr
2. Royal Bengal Tiger
3. Indian Rhinoceros

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Q 11. Consider the following statements: 

1. Currently, no state has achieved 100% coverage of adequate, safe and regular supply of water under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) .
2. JJM is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural 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 12. Consider the following pairs of National parks/wildlife sanctuaries and associated rivers passing through:

                 National Park                                              River

1. Jim Corbett National Park : Ramganga River
2. Silent Valley National Park : Kunthi puzha River
3. Kaziranga National Park :    Barak River
4. Bhitarkanika National Park : Baitarani River

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Q 13. Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution states that the State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country?

1. Article 21
2. Article 44
3. Article 48 A
4. Article 51 A

Q 14. Which among the following best describe the  proposed Open Network Digital Commerce framework?

1. It will grant exclusive and proprietary access software to small businesses.
2. It will provide a decentralized platform that allows small and large businesses to compete together.
3. It will be utilizing machine learning algorithms that favor established as well verified businesses.
4. It will limit access of big marketplaces to the consumer and will allow exclusive access to new and innovative businesses

Q 15. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following as full States of the Indian Union? 

1. Sikkim–Arunachal Pradesh–Nagaland–Haryana
2. Nagaland –Haryana–Sikkim–Arunachal Pradesh
3. Sikkim–Haryana–Nagaland–Arunachal Pradesh
4. Nagaland–Arunachal Pradesh–Sikkim–Haryana

Q 16. Consider the following statements : 

1. Sanchar Saathi portal allows citizens to check the connections registered on their names. 
2. Centralized Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) prevents use of stolen/lost mobiles. 
3. Know Your Mobile facilitates the citizens to check the genuineness of IMEI of their mobile device. 
4. Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection (TAFCOP) allows users to block the connections which are not required.
5. ASTR is developed to identify SIMs issued using fraudulent/forged documents. 

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

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

Q 17. Consider the following statements with reference to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs):

1. NBFCs are registered through the Companies Act, 2013.
2. NBFCs can invest the money of depositors into the equity market.
3. BASEL norms are not applicable to NBFCs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Q 18. The Oslo Accords is a series of agreements that launched the Oslo Process, aimed at:

1. achieving a comprehensive peace treaty between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
2. achieving a comprehensive peace treaty between Ukraine and Russia.
3. achieving a comprehensive peace treaty India and Pakistan.
4. achieving global food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture ·

Q 19. With reference to the National Productivity Council Consider the following statements:

1. National Productivity Council of India (NPC) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. NPC is a constituent of the Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an Inter-Governmental Body of which the Government of India is a founding member.

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 20. How many of the following factors are responsible for the occurrence of avalanches?

1. Direction of wind
2. Winter sports activities
3. Gravity
4. Coriolis force

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. One factor only
2. Two factors  only
3. Three factors only
4. All four factors