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Past Questions — 2023
The current international poverty line according to World Bank using 2017 PPP is
A)
$2.15 a day
B)
$1.85 a day
C)
$1.75 a day
D)
$1.25 a day
In September 2022, the World Bank revised the international extreme poverty line to $2.15 per person per day based on 2017 PPP.
Sishu, Kishor, and Tarun are the schemes of
A)
Regional Rural Banks
B)
Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd (MUDRA)
C)
Small Industries Development Banks of India
D)
Industrial Development Bank of India
Shishu, Kishor, and Tarun are the three loan categories offered under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana for micro and small enterprises.
As per the National Education Policy-2020, mother tongue/ regional language is to be the medium of teaching up to
A)
at least Grade/Class -V
B)
at least Grade/Class -VI
C)
at least Grade/Class -VII
D)
at least Grade/Class -VIII
Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5 (and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond) is to be the home language, mother tongue, or regional language.
The concept of carbon credit originated from
A)
Kyoto protocol
B)
Montreal protocol
C)
Earth summit
D)
Doha round
The concept of carbon credits and market-based mechanisms for greenhouse gas mitigation was introduced under the Kyoto Protocol (1997).
HCFCs can be used as refrigerants instead of
A)
CO2
B)
Cl
C)
CFCs
D)
CO
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) were introduced as transitionary replacements for Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) because of their comparatively lower ozone depletion potential (ODP).
The understanding made between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress in 1916 was the
A)
Khilafat Pact
B)
Lucknow Pact
C)
Lahore Pact
D)
Madras Pact
The Lucknow Pact was an agreement signed in December 1916 between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the All-India Muslim League. It was a landmark event in the Indian independence movement as it marked a period of temporary unity between the two major political entities. The pact was facilitated by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Under this agreement, the Congress accepted the League's demand for separate electorates for Muslims in return for the League's support for the Congress's demand for self-government (Home Rule) from the British.
Why other options are incorrect:
- a. Khilafat Pact: The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was a campaign to protect the Ottoman Caliphate; while it led to cooperation between Gandhi and the Muslims, it was not a formal 'pact' signed in 1916.
- c. Lahore Pact: This usually refers to the 1940 Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution), which called for the creation of independent states for Muslims, rather than an understanding with the Congress.
- d. Madras Pact: There is no historically significant 'Madras Pact' of 1916 between the Congress and the Muslim League.
Consider which among the following is not a constitutional body in India
A)
Niti Aayog
B)
State Election Commission
C)
Finance Commission
D)
National Human Rights Commission
NITI Aayog is a non-constitutional, non-statutory body created via an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet in 2015. (The State Election Commission is created under Art. 243K/243ZA and the Finance Commission under Art. 280; NHRC is a statutory body under the 1993 Act).
The tree on which Mizo warriors hung the decapitated heads of their enemies
A)
Sahlam
B)
Thinglu
C)
Seluphan
D)
Thingsia
In traditional Mizo culture, headhunting was practiced by warriors to prove their bravery and bring prestige to their village. The 'Sahlam' was a specific tree (often a designated post or a particular type of tree) used as a trophy rack where the decapitated heads of enemies were hung to display the warrior's success and to serve as a warning to others.
Breakdown of options:
- Sahlam: The correct term for the tree/post used for displaying enemy heads.
- Thinglu: Generally refers to a type of wood or specific tree species but not associated with the ritual of head-display.
- Seluphan: Not the term associated with headhunting trophies.
- Thingsia: A general term related to trees/wood but not the specific ritualistic tree used by warriors.
Match the following and select the correct ones: Biosphere Reserve - State A. Nanda Devi - 5. Uttaranchal B. Manas - 4. Assam C. Simlipal - 1. Odisha D. Kangchenjunga - 2. Sikkim E. Gulf of Mannar - 3. Tamil Nadu
A)
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2, E-5
B)
A-2, B-3, C-5, D-4, E-1
C)
A-5, B-4, C-1, D-2, E-3
D)
A-2, B-3, C-4, D-5, E-1
To solve this matching question, we identify the location of each Biosphere Reserve:
1. **Nanda Devi**: Located in the state of Uttarakhand (formerly known as Uttaranchal). Therefore, A matches with 5.
2. **Manas**: Located in the state of Assam. Therefore, B matches with 4.
3. **Simlipal**: Located in the state of Odisha. Therefore, C matches with 1.
4. **Kangchenjunga**: Located in the state of Sikkim. Therefore, D matches with 2.
5. **Gulf of Mannar**: Located primarily in Tamil Nadu (extending to Kerala and Andhra Pradesh). Therefore, E matches with 3.
Matching these pairs: A-5, B-4, C-1, D-2, E-3. This corresponds exactly with option (c).
Trickling Filter is used in following process of wastewater treatment plant.
A)
Mechanical treatment
B)
Biological treatment
C)
Advanced treatment
D)
All of the above
A trickling filter is an attached-growth aerobic biological treatment unit in wastewater treatment plants where microorganisms attached to a medium break down organic contaminants.
A tropical cyclone occurring around the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico is called?
A)
Typhoon
B)
Willy-Willy
C)
Hurricane
D)
Tornado
Tropical cyclones occurring in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico are officially called Hurricanes.
Which of the following greenhouse gases has the highest atmospheric lifetime?
A)
CO
B)
N2O
C)
CH4
D)
CF4
Carbon tetrafluoride (CF4), a perfluorocarbon, has an extraordinarily long atmospheric lifetime of approximately 50,000 years, far exceeding those of N2O (~114 years), CH4 (~12 years), and CO (months).
According to the latest economic survey of Mizoram 2022-23, the per capita income of Mizoram during 2021-22 is
A)
` 1,64,708
B)
` 1,75,896
C)
` 1,79,5031
D)
` 86,133
Based on the Mizoram Economic Survey 2022-23, the per capita income (at current prices) for Mizoram in 2021-22 was Rs. 1,64,708.
The function of mammary glands is regulated by a hormone known as
A)
Oxytocin
B)
Prolactin
C)
Thyroxine
D)
Vasopressin
Prolactin, secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, is the primary hormone responsible for the growth and secretory function (milk production) of mammary glands.
Atacama desert in Chile is famous for
A)
Corundum
B)
Copper
C)
Aluminium
D)
Diamond
The Atacama Desert in Chile is world-renowned for its vast copper deposits, hosting some of the largest copper mines globally.
Basel Convention is related to-
A)
Ozone Layer Depletion
B)
Earth Summit
C)
Sustainable Development
D)
Trans Boundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes
The Basel Convention (1989) is an international treaty designed to control and reduce the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and prevent their transfer from developed to developing countries.
India is an example of __________ state.
A)
Federal
B)
Unitary
C)
Quasi-Federal
D)
Quasi-Unit
Because the Indian Constitution blends federal structure with strong unitary features, constitutional scholars such as K.C. Wheare characterized India as a 'Quasi-Federal' state.
What is the validity of job card in MGNREGS?
A)
2 years
B)
3 years
C)
5 years
D)
8 years
Under the MGNREGS guidelines, a Job Card issued to a registered rural household is valid for a period of 5 years.
‘Moho Discontinuity in the interior layers of the earth is in between:
A)
Crust and Mantle
B)
Outer and Inner crust
C)
Mantle and Core
D)
Outer and Inner core
The Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho) is the boundary layer separating the Earth's crust from the underlying mantle.
Which one is not a Local Self Government?
A)
Panchayati Raj Institution
B)
Municipal Council
C)
Municipal Corporation
D)
Autonomous District Council
Panchayati Raj Institutions, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations are constitutionally recognized Local Self Government bodies under Parts IX and IX-A. Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) are constitutional bodies established under the Sixth Schedule (Article 244(2)/275(1)) with specific autonomous legislative and judicial powers for designated tribal areas.
On an average the temperature decreases with altitude at the rate of:
A)
5°C per 1000 meters
B)
5.5°C per 1000 meters
C)
6°C per 1000 meters
D)
6.5°C per 1000 meters
The normal lapse rate, which is the average rate at which atmospheric temperature decreases with an increase in altitude, is approximately 6.5°C per 1000 meters.
The number of Biosphere Reserved in India is amounting to
A)
15
B)
21
C)
18
D)
14
As per the official data provided by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, India has a total of 18 Biosphere Reserves. These reserves are established to promote sustainable development and conserve biodiversity. Out of these 18, 12 have been recognized by UNESCO under the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). The 18 reserves are distributed across various states, including the Nilgiris, Sundarbans, Nanda Devi, Gulf of Mannar, Pachmarhi, Similipal, Achanakmar-Amarkantak, Nokrek, Great Nicobar, Agasthyamala, Khangchendzonga, Seshachalam Hills, Manas, Simlipal, Cold Desert, Panna, Kaimur, and the newest additions. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Which one of the following is not ionizing in nature?
A)
Microwave
B)
UV rays
C)
Beta rays
D)
Gamma rays
Microwaves are non-ionizing electromagnetic waves with photon energies too low to ionize atoms or molecules. Gamma rays, beta particles, and high-energy UV rays are ionizing.
Which of the following is not associated with the Kanpur conspiracy case?
A)
S.A. Dange
B)
Muzaffar Ahmed
C)
Nalini Gupta
D)
Ashfaqulla Khan
The Kanpur Bolshevik Conspiracy Case (1924) targeted communists like S.A. Dange, Muzaffar Ahmed, and Nalini Gupta. Ashfaqulla Khan was a revolutionary associated with the Kakori Train Action (1925).
Which of the following banks has recently launched India’s first pocket-sized swipe machine for accepting digital payments called “MicroPay”?
A)
Axis Bank
B)
State Bank of India
C)
HDFC
D)
United Bank of India
Axis Bank launched 'MicroPay', which is India's first pocket-sized swipe machine designed specifically for small merchants and micro-entrepreneurs to accept digital payments. This device is a compact Point of Sale (PoS) terminal that allows merchants to accept card payments without needing bulky hardware, thereby promoting digitalization in the retail sector.
- Option b (State Bank of India), Option c (HDFC), and Option d (United Bank of India) are incorrect as they did not launch the specific 'MicroPay' product described in the question.
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