1.

Consider the following statements:

1: Magellan mapped 98% of the Venusian surface.

2: Volcano called Sif Mons is in Venus.

Which of the above is/are correct?.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2.

1. Namibia

2. Botswana

3. Zimbabwe

4. Mozambique

5. Eswatini

6. Lesotho

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with South Africa?

(a) Only three

(b) Only four

(c) Only five

(d) All six

3.

Consider the following statements

1: Oxidoreductases and dehydrogenases are enzymes commonly found in living organisms, including viruses.

2: Cells dying of a viral infection lack these enzymes.

Which of the above is/are incorrect?.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

4.

The ‘38^th Parallel Line’ demarcates

(a) South Korea- North Korea

(b) Israel-Palestine

(c) Russia-Ukraine

(d) Azerbaijan-Armenia

5.

"Arambai Tenggol" recently seen in news refers to-

(a) A Radical outfit

(b) An International NGO

(c) Peace making initiative in Nagaland

(d) Forest conservation initiative

6.

The eight Core Industries in decreasing order of their weightage:

(a) Fertilizers > Electricity> Steel> Coal> Crude Oil> Natural gas> Cement> Refinery Products

(b) Refinery Products> Electricity> Steel> Coal> Crude Oil> Natural gas> Cement> Fertilizers.

(c) Fertilizers > Electricity> Steel> Coal> Cement > Natural gas> Crude Oil > Refinery Products

(d) Fertilizers > Electricity> Refinery Products > Coal> Crude Oil> Natural gas> Cement> Steel

7.

Which of the following statements is not correct about bond yield?

(a) Bond yield reflects the annual return an investor expects to receive on a bond.

(b) A higher bond yield typically indicates a higher interest rate paid on the bond.

(c) Bond price and yield have a direct relationship; when the price goes up, the yield goes up as well.

(d) Bond yield can be influenced by factors like the creditworthiness of the issuer and prevailing interest rates

8.

With reference to Urban Heat Island effect, consider the following statements

1. Miyawaki process enhances Urban Heat Island effect.

2. Humidity increases the cooling effect of perspiration.

3. The waste heat from air conditioning adds more to the Urban Heat Island effect.

How many of the above statements is/are correct ?.

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

9.

With references to The Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), consider the following statements

1. It consists of 14 island countries along with India.

2. Its first summitt was held in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

10.

1. Foreign currency assets

2. Reserve Position with IMF

3. Special Drawing rights with IMF

4. Gold reserves

Arrange the above-mentioned constituents as per their share in India’s forex reserves in descending order.

(a) 1,2,3,4

(b) 1,3,4,2

(c) 1,4,3,2

(d) 1,2,4,3

11.

Consider the following countries

1. Guatemala

2. Honduras

3. Nicaragua

4. Belize

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with ‘Mexico’?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) All the four

(d) Only one

12.

Consider the following statements:

1: Usually, the sulphur dioxide in the smoke of a volcano cools the earth’s surface for a short period.

2: Water vapour in the stratosphere   helps in preserving the ozone layer.

Which of the above is/are correct?.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

13.

Hamilton''s rule in biology is concerned with

(a) Altruism

(c) Parasitism

(b) Photosynthesis

(d) Mitochondrial respiration

14.

The ‘Chang’e 6 probe’ of China is

(a) First lunar mission to build permanent base on Moon

(b) First lunar mission to land on far side of Moon

(c) First lunar mission to bring rock sample from near side of Moon

(d) First lunar mission to bring rock sample from far side of the Moon

15.

Where is Hollangapar Gibbon Sanctuary?

(a) Assam

(b) Arunachal Pradesh

(c) Odisha

(d) Bihar

16.

With reference to Hunga Tonga, consider the following statements

1. It is situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, within the Kingdom of Tonga.

2. It emerged from the ocean as a result of a volcanic eruption in late 2014.

3. The eruption and subsequent erosion have led to changes in the local marine ecosystem, including alterations

to underwater habitats and changes in water chemistry.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?.

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

17.

With references to Rudram Missile, consider the following statements

1. It is a anti-radiation supersonic missile is developed DRDO.

2. It is the first indigenously developed anti-radiation missile designed to target enemy ground radars and communication stations in Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) missions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

18.

1) Simple design, easy to maintain

2) High tolerance for impurities in the water feedstock

3) Higher efficiency compared to some other electrolyser types

4) Wide operating range of temperatures and pressures

How many of the above is/are correct about Alkaline Electrolyser Technology for hydrogen production?.

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) All the four

(d) Only one

19.

Consider the following countries

1. Iran

2. UAE

3. Saudi Arabia

4. Türkiye

5. Eretria

How many of the above are new members of BRICS group?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) Only four

(d) All five

20.

Consider the following statements w.r.t. Hydroxyurea:

1: It is used for the treatment of sickle cell disease.

2: It is injected intravenously.

Which of the following is/are correct?.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

21.

Dictyostelium discoideum, seen in news is a/an

(a) Amoeba

(b) Earthworm

(c) Mushroom

(d) Flatworm

22.

Consider the following statements regarding Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP) :

1: It is an initiative of World Health Organization (WHO).

2: It is putting efforts to restrict the usage of compound BWC0977.

Which of the above is/are correct?.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

23.

The Shangri-La Dialogue is primarily a/an

(a) Economic cooperation  

(b) Cultural cooperation

(c) Security cooperation

(d) Space cooperation

24.

1. Tuvalu
2. Tonga
3. Palau
4. Brunei
5. Papua New Guinea

How many of these countries are the members of COSIS agreement seen in news recently ?

(a) Only 2

(b) Only 3

(c) Only 4

(d) All the above 

25.

With references India’s edible oil imports in 2023-24, consider the following statements

1. Soybean oil was sourced from Argentina and Brazil.

2. Sunflower oil was sourced from Russia and Ukraine.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

1.

C

2.

D

3.

B

4.

A

5.

A

6.

B

7.

C

8.

A

9.

A

10.

C

11.

A

12.

A

13.

A

14.

D

15.

A

16.

B

17.

C

18.

B

19.

B

20.

A 

21.

A

22.

A

23.

C

24.

A

25.

D