Q1. Consider the following statements with reference to the Kaveri river
1. It rises on Brahmagiri Hill of the Western Ghats.
2. The basin extends over the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
3. Arkavathi, Hemavathi, Shimsa, and Harangi are its tributaries.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Solution: option B.)
Ans. 1 Option B is correct Explanation
• It rises on Brahmagiri Hill of the Western Ghats.
• in southwestern Karnataka state, flows in a southeasterly direction through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and descends through the Eastern Ghats in a series of great falls and drains into the Bay of Bengal through Pondicherry. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• Left Bank Tributary: Arkavathi, Hemavathi, Shimsa, and Harangi. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• Right Bank Tributary: Lakshmantirtha, Suvarnavati, Noyil, Bhavani, Kabini, and Amaravathi.
Q2. Consider the following statements
1. The 73rd amendments paved the way to reserve one-third of the seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
2. one-third of the offices of the chairperson at all levels of the Panchayati Raj Institutions would be reserved as per the 73rd amendments.
3. Many States such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Kerala have made legal provisions to ensure 50% reservation for women in local bodies.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Solution: option C.)
Ans. 2 Option C is the correct Explanation
• the 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution mandate all State governments to reserve one-third of the seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• one-third of the offices of the chairperson at all levels of the Panchayati Raj Institutions, and in urban local bodies, respectively. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Within these seats, one-third are reserved for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe women.
• Many States such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Kerala have made legal provisions to ensure 50% reservation for women in local bodies. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Q4. Consider the following statements
1. Anticipatory bail is a right to bail that accrues when police fail to complete the investigation within a specified period in respect of a person in judicial custody.
2. Statutory bail is granted before arrest and is meant to protect an accused person from arrest.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: option D.)
Ans. 4 Option D is the correct Explanation
• Statutory bail is a right to bail that accrues when police fail to complete the investigation within a specified period in respect of a person in judicial custody. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• It is enshrined in the CrPC and is available for most offenses.
• Anticipatory bail is granted before arrest and is meant to protect an accused person from arrest. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Q5. Consider the following statements
1. the Palk Strait lies in between The Jaffna District of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka and the Tamil Nadu of India.
2. The Gulf of Mannar is bound to the northeast by Rameswaram (island), Adam’s (Rama’s) Bridge (a chain of
shoals), and Mannar Island
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: option D.)
Ans. 5 Option D is correct Explanation
• The Jaffna District of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka and the Tamil Nadu of India consists of a strait in between them, known as the Palk Strait. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Gulf of Mannar, an inlet of the Indian Ocean, between southeastern India and western Sri Lanka.
• It is bounded to the northeast by Rameswaram (island), Adam’s (Rama’s) Bridge (a chain of shoals), and Mannar Island.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Q6. Consider the following statements with reference to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
1. Income support of Rs 6000 per annum is provided to all eligible farmer families across the country under this scheme.
2. The fund would be directly transferred to the bank accounts of the eligible farmers/farmer’s family under the Direct Benefit Transfer Mode.
3. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is the nodal ministry
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Solution: option C.)
Ans. 6 Option C is correct Explanation Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM- KISAN)
• Under the scheme, income support of Rs 6000 per annum is provided to all eligible farmer families across the country. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• In three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each every four months.
• The fund of Rs 2,000 is directly transferred to the bank accounts of the eligible farmers/farmer’s family under the Direct Benefit Transfer Mode. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is the nodal ministry. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Central Government
Q7. Consider the following statements about commitments from India towards climate action at COP26
1. It will Fulfill 50% of energy requirements through renewable energy by 2030.
2. It will bring down the carbon intensity of the economy by more than 45% by 2030.
3. It will Cut down its net projected carbon emission by 1 billion tons from now until 2030.
4. It will Achieve the target of net zero carbon emission by 2070.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Solution: option D.)
Ans. 7 Option D is correct Explanation
• PM presented five commitments from India toward climate action at COP26. These include:
• Taking India’s non-fossil fuel energy capacity to 500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.
• Fulfilling 50% of India’s energy requirements through renewable energy by 2030. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Bringing down the carbon intensity of India’s economy by more than 45% by 2030. Hence, statement 2 is correct
• Cut down its net projected carbon emission by 1 billion tons from now until 2030. Hence, statement 3 is correct
• Achieve the target of net zero carbon emission by 2070. Hence, statement 4 is correct
Q8. Consider the following statements about the sub-categorization of SCs
1. for sub-categorisation of SCs in any state or across the country Article 341 of the Constitution needs to be amended.
2. The Government has already set up the Rohini Commission sub-categorisation of SCs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: option B.)
Ans. 8 Option B is correct Explanation
• Backwardness among SCs also draws from the practice of untouchability.
• sub-categorization may sharpen differences within and bring in competitive affirmative action.
• If the government decides to go ahead without-categorisation of SCs in any state or across the country
• it will need to amend Article 341 of the Constitution. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The Government has already set up the Rohini Commission whose report was submitted on July 31 on sub-categorisation of OBCs. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Q9. Consider the following statements:
1. The tight monetary policy of the US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight.
2. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs).
3. Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the currency risk associated with ECBs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3
Solution: option A.)
Ans:9 Option A is the Correct Explanation
• Central Banks enact monetary policy to keep inflation, unemployment, and economic growth stable and positive.
• When the economy overheats central banks raise interest rates and take other contractionary measures to slow things down – this can discourage investment and depress asset prices. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
• Capital flight can drive up the interest costs as there is a reduced money supply in the system.
• Thus, it would lead to an increase in the interest cost of firms that have external commercial borrowings. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
• Devaluation of domestic currency does not affect the External Commercial Borrowings as it is denominated in the foreign currency and not in the domestic currency. Hence Statement 3 is not correct.
Q10. Consider the following statements
1. India aims to achieve the target of 20% ethanol blending by 2025-26
2. India has achieved the target of supplying 10 percent ethanol-blended petrol ahead of schedule
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
Solution: option C.)
Ans:10 Option C is the Correct Explanation
• The “Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India 2020-25” lays out an annual plan to increase domestic ethanol production is in line with target of the amended National Policy on Biofuels (2018) as well as with its Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme to reach a blending of 20% of ethanol in petrol (E20) by 2025-26 Statement 2 is correct:
• The original target for doping 10 percent ethanol, extracted from sugarcane and other agri commodities, in petrol, originally was November 2022 but this was achieved in June.