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Marking Pattern

Correct Answer : 2

Wrong Answer : -0.66

Time Left :5

Question No. 1

Which one of the following is the primary purpose of multinational military exercises like ‘Red Flag’ and ‘RIMPAC’?

ADisaster relief training

BShow of force and regional dominance

CImproving interoperability between allied forces

DTesting new weaponry and military technology

Question No. 2

With reference to Nipah virus-like particles (NiV-VLPs), consider the following statements:
1.These particles can be used to develop antibodies and antiviral drugs in a safer lab environment.
2.The VLPs are contagious and harmful as the Nipah Virus.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.Virtual Payment Address (VPA) in the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a unique identifier for online shopping.
2.National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) manages the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements:
1.The primary demand of the Telangana movement that led to the formation of the state was lesser political representation for Telangana within Andhra Pradesh.
2.Gentlemen’s Agreement was signed to safeguard the interests of Telangana during its merger with Andhra Pradesh in 1956.
3.Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 led to the formation of Telangana.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Volcanic eruption cools the Earth’s surface temporarily by creating particles that reflect sunlight back into space.
Statement-II: Volcanoes eruption releases smoke containing sulfur dioxide.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
1.Stratosphere is a dry layer of the atmosphere where clouds and rain don’t form.
2.Water vapor in the atmosphere helps in building the ozone layer.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 7

In the geographical context, the ‘Carnian Pluvial Episode’ is primarily known for causing:

AA massive volcanic eruption and global cooling.

BA period of widespread glaciation and ice sheets.

CAn extended period of intense global rainfall.

DThe extinction of dinosaurs and the rise of mammals.

Question No. 8

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 9

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), seen in the news recently, is

AUsed to provide a pleasant taste or color to the medication.

BA packaging material for drugs.

CA substance responsible for the therapeutic effect of a drug.

DUsed to extend the shelf life of the medication.

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements:
1.A protein is a large, complex molecule that is a key building block of life.
2.Recombinant proteins are naturally occurring protein in specific types of bacteria.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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