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Question No. 1

In which one of the following ways does an unchanged repo rate impact the government’s fiscal policy?

AIt forces the government to increase taxes

BIt allows the government to maintain current borrowing costs

CIt requires the government to immediately reduce spending

DIt does not affect the fiscal policy

Question No. 2

With reference to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the following statements:
1.Tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura are exempted from the provisions of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
2.Applicants seeking citizenship under the CAA can give any document issued by the State or Union government or any quasi-judicial authority in India.
3.The Act states that all legal proceedings against eligible individuals regarding illegal migration or citizenship will be transferred to special courts.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 only

D2 only

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.Fly ash is mainly composed of oxides of silicon, aluminium, iron, calcium, and magnesium.
2.Fly ash is primarily produced as a byproduct of automobile exhaust.
3.Using fly ash in concrete reduces the amount of cement needed, which in turn lowers CO2 emissions associated with cement production.
4.Improper disposal of fly ash can lead to ozone layer depletion due to the dispersing of harmful gases into the atmosphere.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements:
1.Environment Protection Act, 1986 governs the approval process for non-forestry activities in wildlife sanctuaries in India.
2.Any non-forestry activity on forest land requires approval from the Central government.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) grants approval for clinical trials of drugs in India.
2.Certain drugs that have been approved in the U.S. are exempted from undergoing additional clinical trials in India.
3.The Central Government may waive local clinical trials for new drugs in India if the drug is a generic version of an existing drug.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
1.India and New Zealand are both members of International Solar Alliance (ISA).
2.Pharmaceuticals, precious metals and jewellery, textiles and apparel are major exports from India to New Zealand.
3.India and New Zealand have signed a customs cooperation agreement to simplify and strengthen trade between the two countries by making customs procedures easier.
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. 7

With reference to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), consider the following statements:
1.It carries all the information needed for the body’s structure, appearance, and functions.
2.It is present in every cell of the human body.
3.The amount of DNA can vary between different biological sources.
4.Short Sequence Arrays (SSAs) helps to distinguish one person’s DNA from another’s.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 8

AA company transitioning to renewable energy without any job losses or reskilling programs for its workers.

BThe establishment of a new coal mine with promises of future investments in renewable energy.

CEstablishing a wildlife conservation program that restricts local communities from accessing forest resources without providing alternative livelihoods.

DA coal-dependent region developing a comprehensive plan involving government, industry, and labour unions to transition to renewable energy.

Question No. 9

With reference to the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
1.The Quit India Movement aimed to achieve immediate and complete independence from British rule, rejecting any compromise or delay.
2.The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was a major cause for the launch of the Quit India Movement.
3.The British government responded to the Quit India Movement by arresting major Congress leaders.
4.Sarojini Naidu is known for hoisting the Indian flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan during the Quit India Movement.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1, 2 and 3 only

B1 and 3 only

C3 and 4 only

D2, 3 and 4 only

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements regarding Nandini Sahakar Scheme:
1.The scheme aims to improve socio-economic status of women and supports entrepreneurial dynamism of women through women cooperatives.
2.National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is responsible for implementing the Nandini Sahakar Scheme.
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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