UPSC CSE Prelims · Previous Year Questions

UPSC Prelims PYQs 2022

All 568 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2022 paper, tagged by subject and topic.

1. Q1

   With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:

   1. 1The Dutch established their factories/ warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by the Gajapati rulers.
   2. 2Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate.
   3. 3T…
2. Q1

   Which one of the following artworks was hailed by Sister Nivedita as the ‘first masterpiece of Indian art’?
3. Q1

   Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
4. Q1

   Which one of the following is the first and the oldest Government-owned coal mining company in India?
5. Q1

   x² - 20 = √(20+√(20+√(20+…))), then what is x equal to?
6. Q2

   Consider the following freedom fighters:

   1. 1Barindra Kumar Ghosh
   2. 2Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
   3. 3Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
7. Q2

   ‘Operation Sankalp’ was initiated and implemented by the
8. Q2

   Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
9. Q2

   Which one of the following is a tributary of Barak River in Manipur ?
10. Q2

    If (a+b)/(b+c)=(c+d)/(d+a), a ≠ c, then which one of the following is correct?
11. Q3

    In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects?

    1. 1Administration of Justice
    2. 2Local Self-Government
    3. 3Land Reven…
12. Q3

    Which one of the following statements is not true with regard to tribal welfare?
13. Q3

    Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
14. Q3

    Which types of vegetation will you find on the way as you travel from Bikaner to Konark by road by shortest distance ?
15. Q3

    If (a³ + b³) is proportional to (a² - b²), then (a² - ab + b²) is proportional to
16. Q4

    With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements:

    1. 1The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States.
    2. 2Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new…
17. Q4

    Which one of the following statements is not correct?
18. Q4

    Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
19. Q4

    Consider the following statements about Karewas:

    1. 1These are the lacustrine deposits of Pleistocene period.
    2. 2These are found along the lower slopes of Pir Panjal.
    3. 3Karewas are well known for the cultivation EXAM II 2022 of saffron, almond and walnut. How…
20. Q4

    If (√(x+20)+√(x-1))/(√(x+20)-√(x-1))=(7)/(3), then what is the value of √((x+20)(x-1))?
21. Q5

    According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct?

    1. 1A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment.
    2. 2If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free.
    3. 3If a son born to a female slave was fathered by he…
22. Q5

    The Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi is popularly known as the
23. Q5

    Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
24. Q5

    Consider the following statements about an Indian State :

    1. 1It is well known globally for its variety of rocks and minerals.
    2. 2It has the largest deposits of Chrysotile Asbestos in the country.
    3. 3The Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Sagar Hydel Project is located in th…
25. Q5

    What is the HCF of (x⁸-y⁸) and (x⁷-y⁷+x⁵y²-x²y⁵)?
26. Q6

    Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts : Location in the State of

    1. 1Dhauli : Odisha
    2. 2Erragudi : Andhra Pradesh
    3. 3Jaugada : Madhya Pradesh
    4. 4Kalsi : Karnataka How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
27. Q6

    Ashokan inscriptions in Afghanistan are written in which one of the following scripts?
28. Q6

    Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
29. Q6

    During 2020-21, when India was passing through the adverse effects of COVID-19, which one of the following sectors witnessed positive growth ?
30. Q6

    If the sum of the squares of the roots of the equation x² - 14x + k = 0 is 100, then what is the value of k?
31. Q7

    Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
32. Q7

    Which one of the following statements about coins struck during 200 BCE to 300 CE in the Indian subcontinent is not correct?
33. Q7

    Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
34. Q7

    Which one of the following statements about a borrower from a Microfinance Company is not SOLVED papEr : 2022 (II) correct?
35. Q7

    If (x + k) is the HCF of x² + px + q and x² + qx + p, where p ≠ q, then what is the value of k?
36. Q8

    With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:

    1. 1The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji.
    2. 2During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city.…
37. Q8

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Vedic name of river) List-II (Modern name) A. Drishadvati

    1. 1Chenab B. Askini
    2. 2Chautang C. Vitasta
    3. 3Ravi D. Purushni
    4. 4Jhelum Code:
38. Q8

    Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
39. Q8

    Which one of the following statements about Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) is not correct ?
40. Q8

    If three times the greater of two numbers is divided by the smaller number, the quotient will be 6 and the remainder will be 6. If five times the smaller number is divided by the greater number, the quotient will be 2 and the remainder will be 3. What is the d…
41. Q9

    "Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
42. Q9

    When was the Kothari Commission appointed by the Government of India to look into the education sector of India?
43. Q9

    Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
44. Q9

    The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has revised the base year index of Eight Core having a combined weight 40·27 percent in the Index of Production. Which one of the following is not one of the Eight Core Industries?
45. Q9

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1(ab + bc + ca) is a factor of a²(b - c)³ + b²(c - a)³ + c²(a - b)³.2. (a + b + c) is a factor of a²(b - c)³ + b²(c - a)³ + c²(a - b)³.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
46. Q10

    In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:
47. Q10

    Which one of the following is not correct?
48. Q10

    Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
49. Q10

    Consider the following statements about the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs):

    1. 1The MSMEs comprise a dynamic sector of the Indian economy providing large employment opportunities.
    2. 2MSMEs require low capital cost and help industrialization of back…
50. Q10

    What is (1)/(x(x-y)(x-z))+(1)/(y(y-z)(y-x))+(1)/(z(z-x)(z-y)) equal to?
51. Q11

    Consider the following pairs : King Dynasty

    1. 1Nannuka Chandela
    2. 2Jayashakti Paramara
    3. 3Nagabhata II Gurjara-Pratihara
    4. 4Bhoja Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
52. Q11

    Which of the following statements about maps are correct?

    1. 1Maps that maintain the true shapes of areas are known as conformal maps.
    2. 2Maps are used to show spatial relationships.
    3. 3Maps cannot show route from one place to another.

    Select the correct answer…
53. Q11

    Directions : In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Perspicacity’ a…
54. Q11

    Stinging hair of nettle leaves inject fluid in the human body causing burning pain. The fluid is
55. Q11

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1x⁴(y - z) + y⁴(z - x) + z⁴(x - y) is positive if x > y > z.2. x⁴(y - z) + y⁴(z - x) + z⁴(x - y) is negative if x < y < z.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?
56. Q12

    The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?

    1. 1Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
    2. 2A description of the Somnath Temple wa…
57. Q12

    Which one of the following statements about ‘great circle’ is not correct?
58. Q12

    Directions : In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Complaisant’ an…
59. Q12

    Milk of Magnesia is used when people suffer from indigestion of food. It is a
60. Q12

    What is (x⁶-24x⁴+144x²)/((x²+4√3x+12)(x-2√3)²) equal to?
61. Q13

    With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts :

    1. 1Nettipakarana
    2. 2Parishishtaparvan
    3. 3Avadanashataka
    4. 4Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana

    Which of the above are Jaina texts ?
62. Q13

    Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to lapse rate?
63. Q13

    Directions : In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Compliment’ and…
64. Q13

    Which one of the following pairs of metals are very good conductors of heat ?
65. Q13

    X and Y can do a piece of work in 45 days and 40 days respectively. They begin to work together, but X leaves after n days and then Y completes the remaining work in 23 days. What is n equal to?
66. Q14

    With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs : Historical person Known as

    1. 1Aryadeva Jaina scholar
    2. 2Dignaga Buddhist scholar
    3. 3Nathamuni Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
67. Q14

    Which one of the following is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River?
68. Q14

    Directions : In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Deify’ and ‘Def…
69. Q14

    School bells are made of metals because metals are
70. Q14

    480 persons working 10 hours per day complete one-fourth of a work in 10 days. How many additional persons are to be employed in order to complete the remaining work in 20 days, working 8 hours per day?
71. Q15

    The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?
72. Q15

    The landmark case of D. C. Wadhwa vs. State of Bihar in the Supreme Court is related to which one of the following powers of the Governor?
73. Q15

    Directions: In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Evoke’ and ‘Invo…
74. Q15

    Consider the following statements about tincture of iodine :

    1. 1It is an antiseptic solution.
    2. 2Iodine is kept in alcohol-water mixture.
    3. 3Concentration of iodine is very low.

    How many of the above statements is/are correct?
75. Q15

    12 women and 16 men can do a piece of work in 5 days. 13 women and 24 men can do it in 4 days. How long will 25 women and 50 men take to do it?
76. Q16

    With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?
77. Q16

    'Operation Flood' is also popularly known as
78. Q16

    Directions : In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Sympathy’ and ‘…
79. Q16

    Cl– is not isoelectronic with
80. Q16

    There are two stations X and Y, 1320 km apart. A train starts from station X at 6 a.m. and moves at an average speed of 60 km/hr. At 2 p.m. another train starts from Y towards X and moves at an average speed of 80 km/hr. When do they meet?
81. Q17

    In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
82. Q17

    The ‘Stand-Up India Scheme’ is related to which one of the following issues?
83. Q17

    Directions : In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Accept’ and ‘Ex…
84. Q17

    In plant cells
85. Q17

    Two glasses of equal volume are filled with a mixture of alcohol and water in the ratio 3 : 2 and 4 : 1, respectively. These glasses are emptied into a third glass. What is the ratio of alcohol and water in the third glass?
86. Q18

    If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth?

    1. 1GPS and navigation systems could fail.
    2. 2Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.
    3. 3Power grids could be damaged.
    4. 4Intense auroras c…
87. Q18

    Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
88. Q18

    Directions: In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Reward’ and ‘Awa…
89. Q18

    Which one of the following statements about starch and glycogen is correct ?
90. Q18

    If x is the HCF and y is the LCM of (3)/(5),(6)/(25),(9)/(20),(27)/(50), then which one of the following is correct?
91. Q19

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.
    2. 2Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause a warming effect.

    Which of the s…
92. Q19

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1The early Malwa School of paintings was influenced by Shirazi School while the early Mughal paintings initially followed Bihzad school.
    2. 2The major exponents of Bihzad school in India were Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad. Whic…
93. Q19

    Directions: In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Emigrate’ and ‘I…
94. Q19

    Which one of the following statements about the process of photosynthesis is correct ?
95. Q19

    There are two natural numbers x and y, where x > y. When x is divided by 6, it leaves the remainder 2 and; when y is divided by 6, it leaves the remainder 3. What is the remainder when (x - y) is divided by 6?
96. Q20

    Consider the following countries:

    1. 1Azerbaijan
    2. 2Kyrgyzstan
    3. 3Tajikistan
    4. 4Turkmenistan
    5. 5Uzbekistan

    Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan?
97. Q20

    Which of the following statements about ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme is/are correct?

    1. 1It was announced in the year 2014.
    2. 2Its aim is to create an environment which promotes learning between the States by sharing best practices and experiences. Se…
98. Q20

    Directions: In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Immolate’ and ‘E…
99. Q20

    Kwashiorkor, a form of malnutrition, is caused by the deficiency of
100. Q20

     The value of a 2-digit number is 5 times the sum of the digits. What is the product of the digits?
101. Q21

     The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
102. Q21

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Mirage 2000 is a twin-engine fighter jet.
     2. 2HAL Tejas is is a delta-winged fighter jet.
     3. 3Rafale is a hypersonic fighter jet.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
103. Q21

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
104. Q21

     Which one of the following pairs of enzymes do not work at acidic pH ?
105. Q21

     Consider the number N = 12⁶ × 3⁸ × 5³. Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. The number of odd factors of N is 60.2. The number of even factors of N is 720.Select the correct answer using the code given below :
106. Q22

     Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
107. Q22

     Which one of the following aerospace companies designed and manufactured ‘Falcon 9’, a reusable rocket?
108. Q22

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
109. Q22

     Urea is produced by metabolism of
110. Q22

     If (log₁₀a)/(b-c)=(log₁₀b)/(c-a)=(log₁₀c)/(a-b), (a ≠ b ≠ c), then what is the value of abc?
111. Q23

     Consider the following pairs: Region often mentioned in the news - Country

     1. 1Anatolia - Turkey
     2. 2Amhara - Ethiopia
     3. 3Cabo Delgado - Spain
     4. 4Catalonia - Italy How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
112. Q23

     ‘The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal’, a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, belongs to which one of the following countries?
113. Q23

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
114. Q23

     Deficiency of iron causes
115. Q23

     What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock when the clock shows 4 hours 40 minutes?
116. Q24

     Consider the following pairs:

     1. 1Namcha Barwa - Garhwal Himalaya
     2. 2Nanda Devi - Kumaon Himalaya
     3. 3Nokrek - Sikkim Himalaya

     Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
117. Q24

     Mariupol city, frequently mentioned in news in the context of Russia-Ukraine conflict, is situated on the coast of
118. Q24

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
119. Q24

     If an object of mass 10 kg is moving with a uniform speed of 10 m/s, then the linear momentum and the kinetic energy of the object, respectively, are
120. Q24

     If log₁₀[995+√(x²-12x+60)]=3, then what is the sum of the roots of the equation?
121. Q25

     Consider the following pairs: Reservoirs States

     1. 1Ghataprabha Telangana
     2. 2Gandhi Sagar Madhya Pradesh
     3. 3Indira Sagar Andhra Pradesh
     4. 4Maithon Chhattisgarh How many pairs given above are not correctly matched?
122. Q25

     Recently, with which one of the following countries did India sign the ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’?
123. Q25

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
124. Q25

     An electrical circuit having combinations of resistances and capacitance is given below. The current, flowing through the circuit will be
125. Q25

     How many of the following values of x would satisfy the equation qx² - 2px + q = 0?1. x = (√(p+q)+√(p-q))/(√(p+q)-√(p-q)), where p > q2. x = (p+√(p²-q²))/(q), where p > q3. x = (√(p+q))/(√(p-q)), where p > qSelect the correct answer using the code given below…
126. Q26

     Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
127. Q26

     Which one of the following is the difference of the sum of cubes of first ten natural numbers and the sum of squares of first ten natural numbers?
128. Q26

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
129. Q26

     The pitch of a sound wave depends upon which one of its following characteristics ?
130. Q26

     Let p(x) = x⁴ + x² +1, q(x) = x⁴ - 2x³ + 3x² - 2x + 1. If GCD of p(x) and q(x) is x² - x + 1, then what is their LCM?
131. Q27

     With reference to India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Monazite is a source of rare earths.
     2. 2Monazite contains thorium.
     3. 3Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India.
     4. 4In India, Government bodies only can process or expor…
132. Q27

     A person buys an item from a shop for which the shopkeeper offers a discount of 10% on the marked price. The person pays using an e-wallet which gives 10% cash back. Which one of the following is the value of effective discount?
133. Q27

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
134. Q27

     The device used for measuring electric current in a circuit is called
135. Q27

     Consider the question and two statements given below : A 2-digit number is added to the number formed by reversing the digits of the 2-digit number. Question : What is the 2-digit number? Statement-1 : The sum is divisible by 9. Statement-2 : The sum is divisi…
136. Q28

     Consider the following States:

     1. 1Andhra Pradesh
     2. 2Kerala
     3. 3Himachal Pradesh
     4. 4Tripura

     How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
137. Q28

     A solid spherical ball made of iron is melted and two new balls are made whose diameters are in the ratio of 1:2. The ratio of the volume of the smaller new ball to the original ball is
138. Q28

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
139. Q28

     A metal wire of length l and diameter d has a resistance R. What would be the resistance of another wire of the same metal and of same length but having double the diameter ?
140. Q28

     Consider the question and two statements given below : LCM of two numbers x and y is 481 where x > y.Question : What is the value of (3x - 2y)?Statement-1 : y > 1.Statement-2 : HCF of x and y is 1.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the questio…
141. Q29

     Consider the following pairs: Wetland/Lake Location

     1. 1Hokera Wetland Punjab
     2. 2Renuka Wetland Himachal Pradesh
     3. 3Rudrasagar Lake Tripura
     4. 4Sasthamkotta Lake Tamil Nadu How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
142. Q29

     Suppose a bank gives an interest of 10% per annum compounded annually for a fixed deposit for a period of two years. What should be the simple interest rate per annum if the maturity amount after two years is to remain the same?
143. Q29

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
144. Q29

     In India, which one of the following is responsible for the implementation of the Government of India’s policy in all matters concerning telecommunications ?
145. Q29

     Consider the question and two statements given below : Question : Is (xⁿ + yⁿ) divisible by (x + y)?Statement-1 : n is a natural number.Statement-2 : n is an even natural numberWhich one of the following is correct in respect of the question and the statements…
146. Q30

     Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
147. Q30

     A runner’s average speed reduces by 25% every hour. If he runs 16 km in the first hour and he runs for 3 hours, then what is his overall average speed?
148. Q30

     Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet…
149. Q30

     Consider the following statements about James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) :

     1. 1It is the largest observatory ever launched into space.
     2. 2It has been developed by NASA in partnership with the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency.

     Which of the st…
150. Q30

     Consider the question and two statements given below : Let x and y be two real numbers.Question : Is xy > 0?Statement-1 : x⁸y⁹ < 0. Statement-2 : x⁹y¹⁰ < 0. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the question and the statements?
151. Q31

     The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the :
152. Q31

     Trough and ridge are
153. Q31

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly. System performance was de…
154. Q31

     India has achieved the 10 percent Ethanol blending much ahead of the targeted date. Which one among the following greatly benefits from this?
155. Q31

     If a = 3b, 4b = 5c, 6c = 7d, then what is (d+a)/(d-a) equal to?
156. Q32

     "Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations?
157. Q32

     The boundary layer of the forest at which the energy exchange occurs and some insolation is returned directly to space is
158. Q32

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Ranji…
159. Q32

     Consider the following statements regarding e-RUPI prepaid digital vouchers :

     1. 1The maximum amount of e-RUPI is rupees one lakh.
     2. 2Beneficiaries can receive e-RUPI without having a bank account.
     3. 3To receive e-RUPI on mobile phones, beneficiaries need a sma…
160. Q32

     What are the values of k for which the polynomial (k - 3) x² - kx - 1 has no real linear factors?
161. Q33

     Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants?

     1. 1Alfalfa
     2. 2Amaranth
     3. 3Chickpea
     4. 4Clover
     5. 5Purslane (Kulfa)
     6. 6Spinach

     Select the correct answer using the code given below :
162. Q33

     The organisms that prefer high salt concentration habitats refer to as
163. Q33

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Entry…
164. Q33

     Recently, India’s first green hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) was launched. It has no tailpipe emissions other than
165. Q33

     If bc + cd = 2bd and a + c = 2b, then which one of the following is correct?
166. Q34

     "If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement ?
167. Q34

     Which one of the following is not an operating system?
168. Q34

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Educa…
169. Q34

     Which one of the following languages was added to the Eighth Schedule by a Constitutional Amendment in 1967 ?
170. Q34

     In a flight of 2800 km, an aircraft was slowed down due to bad weather. Its average speed for the trip was reduced by 100 km/hr and time of flight increased by 30 minutes. What was the original average speed of the aircraft?
171. Q35

     Consider the following:

     1. 1Carbon monoxide
     2. 2Nitrogen oxide
     3. 3Ozone
     4. 4Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?
172. Q35

     Which one of the following protocols is not an application layer of the TCP/IP model?
173. Q35

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly. ______ university is a pl…
174. Q35

     What were Manigramam and Nanadesi in early medieval India ?
175. Q35

     If x = b + c, y = c + a, z = a + b, then what is (x + y + z)³ - 24xyz equal to?
176. Q36

     Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?
177. Q36

     Which one of the following is a semi-conductor device that is used to increase the power of the incoming signals by preserving the shape of the original signal?
178. Q36

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly. Amid _____________ few in…
179. Q36

     The Dutch were defeated by Marthanda Varma of Travancore Kingdom in the battle of
180. Q36

     A person X starts from a place A and another person Y starts simultaneously from another place B which is d km away from A. They walk in the same direction. X walks at an average speed of u km/hr and Y walks at an average speed of v km/hr. How far will X have…
181. Q37

     With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties.
     2. 2Containers made of it can be used…
182. Q37

     Which of the following combinations correctly represents the genetic materials in prokaryotes and eukaryotes respectively?
183. Q37

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly. Scholars are often caught…
184. Q37

     To which one of the following schools of philosophy did Kumarila Bhatta and Prabhakara belong ?
185. Q37

     If p is the difference between a number and its reciprocal and q is the difference between the square of the same number and the square of its reciprocal, then what is p⁴ + 4p² equal to?
186. Q38

     In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 μg/m3 and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5μg/m3.
     2. 2In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the per…
187. Q38

     Lysosomes are sacs of the cell filled with digestive enzymes. These digestive enzymes are synthesized by
188. Q38

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. You n…
189. Q38

     The Tolkappiyam is
190. Q38

     If x = 2 + 2¹/², then what is the value of x⁴ + 16x⁻⁴?
191. Q39

     With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements :

     1. 1It is a fungus.
     2. 2It grows in some Himalayan forest areas.
     3. 3It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.

     Which of the stat…
192. Q39

     Which of the following best represents the cells of a meristem of plant?
193. Q39

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. How m…
194. Q39

     On the banks of which one of the following rivers was the ancient Mahishmati located ?
195. Q39

     X takes 3 hours longer than Y to walk 30 km. If X doubles his speed, he takes 2 hours less than Y. What is the speed of Y?
196. Q40

     Which of the following is not a bird?
197. Q40

     Which one of the following animals has a four-chambered heart?
198. Q40

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Rahul…
199. Q40

     Which one of the following statements about the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament is not correct?
200. Q40

     If C is the compound interest on Rs. 10,000 for one year at 4% per annum when compounded quarterly, then which one of the following is correct?
201. Q41

     Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
202. Q41

     One way of incorporating desired characters into crop varieties is hybridization. In this process, there is crossing between genetically dissimilar plants. Which one of the following crossings will not refer to hybridization?
203. Q41

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. It is not that I do not take a decision,
204. Q41

     Consider the following :

     1. 1M.A. Ayyangar
     2. 2G.S. Dhillon
     3. 3Balram J akhar
     4. 4P.A. Sangma

     How many of them were the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
205. Q41

     Consider the following equation for the next two (02) items that follow: 6x² - 25x + (6)/(x²) + (25)/(x) + 12 = 0. What is one of the possible values of x - (1)/(x)?
206. Q42

     With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements :

     1. 1Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
     2. 2When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found…
207. Q42

     Depending on the requirements, plant nutrients are classified as micronutrients and macronutrients. Which one of the following is an example of a macronutrient?
208. Q42

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If I were in your position,
209. Q42

     Consider the following pairs of Schedule and Content of the Constitution of India :

     1. 1First : Forms of Oaths or Schedule Affirmations
     2. 2Third : Allocation of seats in the Schedule Council of States
     3. 3Fifth : Provisions related to Schedule the administration…
210. Q42

     Consider the following equation for the next two (02) items that follow: 6x² - 25x + (6)/(x²) + (25)/(x) + 12 = 0. What is one of the possible values of x² + (1)/(x²)?
211. Q43

     "Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :
212. Q43

     Buds produced in the notches along the leaf margin of Bryophyllum fall on soil and develop into new plants. This is an example of which one of the following types of reproduction?
213. Q43

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Having written many novels and short stories,
214. Q43

     Which one of the following statements is correct ?
215. Q43

     Consider the following for the next two (02) items that follow: In triangle ABC, AB = 15 cm, BC = 9 cm and AC = 12 cm. What is cos²A + cos²B + cos²C equal to?
216. Q44

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1"The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
     2. 2The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a globa…
217. Q44

     Phloem tissues are mostly responsible for transport of
218. Q44

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. There are many career options,
219. Q44

     Which one of the following do not influence the ocean currents ? 46
220. Q44

     Consider the following for the next two (02) items that follow: In triangle ABC, AB = 15 cm, BC = 9 cm and AC = 12 cm. What is sin²A + sin²B + sin²C equal to?
221. Q45

     Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?
222. Q45

     Two objects, x and y, have equal mass and are moving with speeds u and 3u respectively. Their kinetic energies are related as
223. Q45

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If you had prepared well,
224. Q45

     Which one of the following sedimentary rocks has not been formed mechanically ?
225. Q45

     In triangle ABC, AB = 12 cm, BC = 9 cm and AC = 15 cm. What is the radius of the circumcircle of the triangle?
226. Q46

     "System of Rice Intensification" of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in

     1. 1Reduced seed requirement
     2. 2Reduced methane production
     3. 3Reduced electricity consumption

     Select the correct answer using the code…
227. Q46

     Which one of the following is not the unit of pressure?
228. Q46

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Where there is a will,
229. Q46

     Which of the following statements about inversion of temperature is/are correct ?

     1. 1Temperature increases with increasing altitude.
     2. 2A long winter night with clear skies is an ideal situation.
     3. 3It is a short term phenomenon and is common all over the glob…
230. Q46

     Consider the following for the next two (02) items that follow: From a point P located H metres above the surface of a lake, the angle of elevation of a cloud C is 30°. Let A be the point on the horizontal line through P such that CA is vertical and CA = H met…
231. Q47

     If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
232. Q47

     Which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a convex lens?
233. Q47

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. “It is getting dark,
234. Q47

     In which one of the following States/UT, is the Lake Tsomgo located ?
235. Q47

     Consider the following for the next two (02) items that follow: From a point P located H metres above the surface of a lake, the angle of elevation of a cloud C is 30°. Let A be the point on the horizontal line through P such that CA is vertical and CA = H met…
236. Q48

     With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

     1. 1As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.
     2. 2There is a mandatory p…
237. Q48

     The optical phenomenon responsible for the blue colour of sky is
238. Q48

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Once I met a traveller
239. Q48

     Which of the following statements about the coasts of India is/are correct ?

     1. 1The West Coast of India is a high rocky, retreating coast.
     2. 2The West Coast of India is dominated by erosional landforms.
     3. 3The East Coast of India, however, is a low sedimentary…
240. Q48

     Consider the following frequency distribution for the next three (03) items that follow: The values of x are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with corresponding frequencies 46, p, q, 25, 10, 5. The total frequency is 200 and the mean of the distribution is 1.46. What is the v…
241. Q49

     With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
     2. 2The law does not provide any time-frame wit…
242. Q49

     The electrical device used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is called
243. Q49

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Man is the greatest truth of all,
244. Q49

     Which one of the following States/UTs has the largest area under Coral Reefs in India ?
245. Q49

     Consider the following frequency distribution for the next three (03) items that follow: The values of x are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with corresponding frequencies 46, p, q, 25, 10, 5. The total frequency is 200 and the mean of the distribution is 1.46. What is the v…
246. Q50

     Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?

     1. 1To ratify the declaration of Emergency
     2. 2To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
     3. 3To impeach the President of India

     Select the correct answer using the code giv…
247. Q50

     The magnitude of focal length of a concave lens is 2 m. What is the power of the lens?
248. Q50

     Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If your life is circumscribed by habits alone,
249. Q50

     Which one of the following is considered as an agency function of commercial banks in India ?
250. Q50

     Consider the following frequency distribution for the next three (03) items that follow: The values of x are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with corresponding frequencies 46, p, q, 25, 10, 5. The total frequency is 200 and the mean of the distribution is 1.46. What is the m…
251. Q51

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
     2. 2When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give…
252. Q51

     Which one of the following is the oldest Central Paramilitary Force in India?
253. Q51

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
254. Q51

     Which one of the following forms of money supply is considered as the most widely used in the Indian monetary system ?
255. Q51

     If tan θ = (√(q²-p²))/(p); 0 < θ < 90°, then what is sec θ + cos θ + 2 equal to?
256. Q52

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.
     2. 2The total number of ministers in the Union Gove…
257. Q52

     Which of the following statements about ‘Agency Houses’ is/are correct?

     1. 1They were important commercial formations in the late eighteenth and nineteenth century India.
     2. 2The operation of managing agencies remained confined to Calcutta.

     Select the correct an…
258. Q52

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
259. Q52

     Which one of the following is the first State in India to have 100 percent households with tap water connection ?
260. Q52

     If 11 sin θ + 60 cos θ = 61; 0 < θ < 90°, then what is the value of √(660(tanθ +cotθ ))?
261. Q53

     With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements :

     1. 1Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.
     2. 2Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a…
262. Q53

     Which one of the following statements about Tolkappiyam is not correct?
263. Q53

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
264. Q53

     Which one of the following Labour Codes notified by the Government of India incorporated various provisions of the Central Labour Acts such as the Factories Act, 1948 and Plantations Labour Act, 1951 ?
265. Q53

     What is the diameter of a circle inscribed in a regular polygon of 15 sides with side length unity?
266. Q54

     With reference to India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.
     2. 2Bar Councils have the power to lay dow…
267. Q54

     Which one of the following statements about Princely States’ in India is not correct?
268. Q54

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
269. Q54

     If you were to browse a table of a recent period showing life expectancy at birth for all categories of rural-urban and male-female divisions for all States of India, you are not likely to observe that 1. Urban life expectancy is higher than the rural one. 2.…
270. Q54

     If x = (1+sinθ )/(cosθ ), then what is (tanθ +secθ -1)/(tanθ -secθ +1) equal to?
271. Q55

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
     2. 2The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.
     3. 3The Constit…
272. Q55

     Which one of the following books was authored by Harshavardhana?
273. Q55

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
274. Q55

     Consider the following statements : The Government is promoting the ‘Kisan Drone’ for

     1. 1Spraying weedicides.
     2. 2Digitisation of land records.
     3. 3Crop assessment.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
275. Q55

     Consider the following :

     1. 1(tanθ +sinθ )/(tanθ -sinθ )=(secθ +1)/(secθ -1), where 0 < θ < (π)/(2). (cos²θ -sin²θ )/(cos²θ +sin²θ )=(2tanθ )/(tan²θ +1), where 0 < θ < (π)/(2).

     Which of the above is/are identities?
276. Q56

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
     2. 2The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the M…
277. Q56

     ‘The King of Dance’ is a description of
278. Q56

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
279. Q56

     Recently launched ‘Jan Samarth’ portal
280. Q56

     If (sinθ +cosθ )/(sinθ -cosθ ) = 5, where 0 < θ < (π )/(2), θ ≠ (π )/(4), then what is the value of (2sinθ +3cosθ )/(3sinθ -2cosθ )?
281. Q57

     With reference to the "Tea Board" in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Tea Board is a statutory body.
     2. 2It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
     3. 3The Tea Board's Head Office is situated in Bengaluru…
282. Q57

     Anasagar Lake is located in which one of the following States?
283. Q57

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
284. Q57

     Recently India commissioned its first liquid mirror telescope at
285. Q57

     If (1)/(cosecθ -cotθ )-(1)/(sinθ )=x, then what is (1)/(cosecθ +cotθ )-(1)/(sinθ ) equal to, where 0 < θ < (π )/(2)?
286. Q58

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India.
     2. 2According to the Constitution of India, the Att…
287. Q58

     The World Wetland Day is celebrated on which one of the following dates every year?
288. Q58

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
289. Q58

     National Tribal Research Institute is situated at
290. Q58

     What is 2 sin⁶θ + 2 cos⁶θ - 3 sin⁴θ - 3 cos⁴θ equal to?
291. Q59

     With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:

     1. 1A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determi…
292. Q59

     Ganga water is being shared at Farakka with which one of the following countries?
293. Q59

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
294. Q59

     Avani Lekhara excels in which one of the following sports ?
295. Q59

     What is the minimum value of 3600 sec²θ + 121 csc²θ, where 0 < θ < (π)/(2)?
296. Q60

     With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements:

     1. 1It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
     2. 2It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.
     3. 3It as…
297. Q60

     Which one of the following is a part of Deccan Plateau?
298. Q60

     Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to…
299. Q60

     The atmosphere of Planet Venus is made up of thick and yellowish clouds of
300. Q60

     What is √(((1+sinθ )/(cosθ ))²+((cosθ )/(1+sinθ ))²-2) equal to, where 0 < θ < (π )/(2)?
301. Q61

     With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
     2. 2Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. 3.…
302. Q61

     In which one of the following States, more than 50% area is under Jhum cultivation?
303. Q61

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. China's government announced on April 19 that it had signed a landmark security pact with the Solomon Islands, evoking concern from Australia and the US. The agreement is the first of its kind that C…
304. Q61

     A patient’s abdomen (alimentary canal) can be examined by X-ray after administering which one of the following metal salts in the patient’s meal ?
305. Q61

     If x is the harmonic mean between y and z, then which one of the following is correct?
306. Q62

     Consider the following:

     1. 1Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
     2. 2Missile Technology Control Regime
     3. 3Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above?
307. Q62

     ‘Dhivehi’ is a principal language of which one of the following Union Territories?
308. Q62

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. China's government announced on April 19 that it had signed a landmark security pact with the Solomon Islands, evoking concern from Australia and the US. The agreement is the first of its kind that C…
309. Q62

     Storage of biological tissues such as blood, organs, semen requires low temperature which is achieved upon the usage of
310. Q62

     What is the median of all possible factors of 120?
311. Q63

     With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements:

     1. 1It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.
     2. 2It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.

     Which of the statements gi…
312. Q63

     Which of the following is/are source/ sources of Law in India?

     1. 1Constitution of India
     2. 2Statutes
     3. 3Customary Law
     4. 4Case Law

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
313. Q63

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. China's government announced on April 19 that it had signed a landmark security pact with the Solomon Islands, evoking concern from Australia and the US. The agreement is the first of its kind that C…
314. Q63

     In the joining of railway tracks, iron oxide is made to react with
315. Q63

     The sum of deviations of a set of n values measured from 50 is - 10 and the sum of deviations of the values measured from 46 is 70. What is the mean of the values?
316. Q64

     Consider the following countries:

     1. 1Armenia
     2. 2Azerbaijan
     3. 3Croatia
     4. 4Romania
     5. 5Uzbekistan

     Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?
317. Q64

     Which among the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?

     1. 1To ensure interministerial coordination
     2. 2Management of major crisis situations in the country

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
318. Q64

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. China's government announced on April 19 that it had signed a landmark security pact with the Solomon Islands, evoking concern from Australia and the US. The agreement is the first of its kind that C…
319. Q64

     What was a munjaniq in medieval period ?
320. Q64

     Consider the following table in respect of students of 4 schools who appeared in a test : School Number of students Average marks in the test I 60 60 II 50 80 III 50 40 IV X 50 If the average marks of the students of all four schools are 58, then how many stud…
321. Q65

     Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?
322. Q65

     Which of the following statements about the Committee on Public Undertakings is/are correct?

     1. 1There are more members from the Rajya Sabha than the Lok Sabha in the Committee.
     2. 2The Chairperson of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. S…
323. Q65

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. China's government announced on April 19 that it had signed a landmark security pact with the Solomon Islands, evoking concern from Australia and the US. The agreement is the first of its kind that C…
324. Q65

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List I List II (literary work) (Author) A. Duta Ghatotkacha

     1. 1Bhatti B. Mrichchhakatikam
     2. 2Bhasa C. Kiratarjuniyam
     3. 3Shudraka D. Ravanavadha
     4. 4Bharavi Code : A B…
325. Q65

     The data of different natural numbers 4, 7, 10, 14, 2x + 3, 2x + 5, 22, 23, 30, 50 are in ascending order. How many possible values are there for the median of the data for various values of x?
326. Q66

     Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code'?
327. Q66

     Which one of the following statements is not correct?
328. Q66

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. Among the major objectives of the Glasgow Summit was to frame the foundation of an international carbon trading system listed in the Paris Agreement to achieve the target of net zero emissions by 205…
329. Q66

     At the banks of which of the following rivers was the Battle of Ten Kings fought in the Early Vedic Period ?
330. Q66

     If M is the mean of the first 100 even natural numbers, then what is the mean of the first 100 odd natural numbers?
331. Q67

     Consider the following pairs: Country : Important reason for being in the news recently

     1. 1Chad : Setting up of permanent military base by China
     2. 2Guinea : Suspension of Constitution and Government by military
     3. 3Lebanon : Severe and prolonged economic depres…
332. Q67

     Which one of the following is not a thrust area of the ‘Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)’?
333. Q67

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. Among the major objectives of the Glasgow Summit was to frame the foundation of an international carbon trading system listed in the Paris Agreement to achieve the target of net zero emissions by 205…
334. Q67

     The Bengal Famine of 1769-70 was worsened by
335. Q67

     Mean marks of 50 students were found to be 78.4. But later it was detected that 95 was misread as 59 and 25 was misread as 52. What is the difference between correct mean and incorrect mean?
336. Q68

     With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements :

     1. 1They enable the digital representation of physical assets.
     2. 2They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain.
     3. 3They can be traded or exchanged at equivalenc…
337. Q68

     Nowadays, ‘nonfungible tokens’ are talked about in the context of
338. Q68

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. Among the major objectives of the Glasgow Summit was to frame the foundation of an international carbon trading system listed in the Paris Agreement to achieve the target of net zero emissions by 205…
339. Q68

     Which one of the following is not the work of Ashvaghosha ?
340. Q68

     In a triangle ABC, ∠A = 2θ, ∠B = ∠C = 4θ and θ satisfies 4sin²θ + 2sinθ - 1 = 0. What is the ratio of BC to AB?
341. Q69

     Consider the following statements: (2022)

     1. 1In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.
     2. 2The rating agency popularly known as ICRA is a public limited company.
     3. 3Brickwork Ratings is an Indian credit rating agency. Which of…
342. Q69

     The term ‘Sagittarius A*’, sometimes mentioned in news, refers to
343. Q69

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. Among the major objectives of the Glasgow Summit was to frame the foundation of an international carbon trading system listed in the Paris Agreement to achieve the target of net zero emissions by 205…
344. Q69

     Fat in human body is stored in
345. Q69

     A circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC. It touches the sides BC, CA, AB at D, E, F respectively. What is ∠EDF equal to?
346. Q70

     With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: (2022)

     1. 1If the inflation is too high, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy government securities.
     2. 2If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in t…
347. Q70

     Consider the following statements with reference to the latest guidelines issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In):

     1. 1Data centres and service providers shall compulsorily report cyber security breaches within 24 hours.
     2. 2Virtual Priva…
348. Q70

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. Among the major objectives of the Glasgow Summit was to frame the foundation of an international carbon trading system listed in the Paris Agreement to achieve the target of net zero emissions by 205…
349. Q70

     Which one of the following is a feature of Membrane ?
350. Q70

     The length of a room is (21)/(16) times its breadth and breadth is (4)/(3) times its height. If H is the height of the room and L is the longest rod that can be placed in the room, then which one of the following is correct?
351. Q71

     In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation? (2022)
352. Q71

     The principle of ‘common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities’, often talked about in media, refers to
353. Q71

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. The RBI expects inflation at 6.7 percent in 2022 - 23. Recent government data also suggests that inflation has become more broad-based. Excluding the volatile components such as food and fuel, core r…
354. Q71

     Which one of the following parts of human alimentary canal can be of maximum length ?
355. Q71

     Consider the following for the next three (03) items that follow: A conical vessel has radius 12 cm and height 16 cm. A sphere is inscribed in the cone. What is the radius of the sphere?
356. Q72

     With reference to the 'Banks Board Bureau (BBB)', which of the following statements are correct?

     1. 1The Governor of RBI is the Chairman of BBB.
     2. 2BBB recommends for the selection of heads for Public Sector Banks.
     3. 3BBB helps the Public Sector Banks in develo…
357. Q72

     With reference to Indian economy, the term ‘bad bank’, frequently mentioned in news, refers to
358. Q72

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. The RBI expects inflation at 6.7 percent in 2022 - 23. Recent government data also suggests that inflation has become more broad-based. Excluding the volatile components such as food and fuel, core r…
359. Q72

     While forming the ‘Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity’, the member countries launched collective discussions towards future negotiations on four pillars. Which one of the following is not one of those pillars?
360. Q72

     Consider the following for the next three (03) items that follow: A conical vessel has radius 12 cm and height 16 cm. A sphere is inscribed in the cone. The vessel is filled with water and the sphere is placed inside it. How much water will remain in the vesse…
361. Q73

     With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of "Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)"?

     1. 1Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs.
     2. 2IIBs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation.
     3. 3T…
362. Q73

     Which one of the following was not a feature of the art of painting in India in the 19th century?
363. Q73

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. The RBI expects inflation at 6.7 percent in 2022 - 23. Recent government data also suggests that inflation has become more broad-based. Excluding the volatile components such as food and fuel, core r…
364. Q73

     The regions known as Donetsk and Luhansk are sometimes mentioned in the news. They are the separatist regions of
365. Q73

     Consider the following for the next three (03) items that follow: A conical vessel has radius 12 cm and height 16 cm. A sphere is inscribed in the cone. What is the ratio of the lateral surface area of the vessel to the surface area of the sphere?
366. Q74

     With reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements:

     1. 1As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lower rate of interest.
     2. 2The option to convert to equity affords the bondholder a degree of indexation t…
367. Q74

     As part of the Look/Act East Policy, which one of the following capitals of North-East Indian States is proposed to be connected with Bangladesh via rail route?
368. Q74

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. The RBI expects inflation at 6.7 percent in 2022 - 23. Recent government data also suggests that inflation has become more broad-based. Excluding the volatile components such as food and fuel, core r…
369. Q74

     Recently which of the following countries were placed in the ‘Grey List’ of Financial Action Task Force ?
370. Q74

     What is the area of the minor segment?
371. Q75

     Which one of the following situations best reflects "Indirect Transfers" often talked about in the media recently with reference to India ?
372. Q75

     Which one of the following is correct in respect of the appointment of District Judges?
373. Q75

     Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. The RBI expects inflation at 6.7 percent in 2022 - 23. Recent government data also suggests that inflation has become more broad-based. Excluding the volatile components such as food and fuel, core r…
374. Q75

     Which one of the following assists a country through ‘Extended Fund Facility’, often talked about in news ?
375. Q75

     What is the area of the major segment?
376. Q76

     With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:

     1. 1A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings.
     2. 2Dated securities issued at market-related rates in auctions form a large component of internal debt. W…
377. Q76

     Consider the following historical events in India carefully:

     1. 1The Indian press failed to protest against the Vernacular Press Act of 1878.
     2. 2The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was introduced by Viceroy Lytton against the counsel of his own Law Member. Which o…
378. Q76

     Directions : Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. He is considered the **harbinger**.
379. Q76

     The terms ‘Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot and Tether’, sometimes mentioned in the news, refer to
380. Q76

     Triangle ABC is right-angled at A and AD is perpendicular to BC. If BD = 7.5 cm and DC = 10 cm, then what is AD equal to?
381. Q77

     With reference to the expenditure made by an organization or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1Acquiring new technology is capital expenditure.
     2. 2Debt financing is considered capital expenditure, while equity financing is conside…
382. Q77

     Which one of the following pairs of years and historical events is correctly matched?
383. Q77

     Directions : Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The **vista** of the villages is beautiful.
384. Q77

     In which one of the following States has the President’s Rule been imposed most number of times ?
385. Q77

     The perpendicular AD on the base BC of a triangle ABC intersects BC at D so that DB = 3 CD. Which one of the following is correct?
386. Q78

     With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:

     1. 1An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee.
     2. 2An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in trade c…
387. Q78

     Which of the following sets of Indian States are landlocked and do not have an international boundary?
388. Q78

     Directions : Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Her act was considered as most **lamentable**.
389. Q78

     The use of ‘Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC)’ by the Election Commission of India was started in which one of the following years?
390. Q78

     Triangle ABC is right-angled at C and AC = √3 BC. What is ∠ABC equal to?
391. Q79

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Tight monetary policy of the US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight.
     2. 2Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs).
     3. 3Devaluation of domestic curren…
392. Q79

     Arrange the following passes from West to East direction :

     1. 1Bara Lacha La
     2. 2Shipki La
     3. 3Jelep La
     4. 4Bomdi La

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
393. Q79

     Directions : Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The leader's **endurance** paid and he won the elections.
394. Q79

     Which one of the following best describes the electoral system to elect the President of India ?
395. Q79

     In a triangle ABC, angle A = 60°. What is AB² + AC² - BC² equal to?
396. Q80

     "Rapid Financing Instrument" and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?
397. Q80

     Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1The jet streams are high altitude easterly winds.
     2. 2El Niño is a warm ocean current.
     3. 3El Niño appears along the Peru coast.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
398. Q80

     Directions : Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. We are planning a **jaunt** for a while during the winter.
399. Q80

     Which one of the following statements about Money Bill is not correct ?
400. Q80

     The diameter of a sphere made of copper is 3 cm. The sphere is melted and recast into a wire. If the length of the wire is half metre, then what is the diameter of the wire?
401. Q81

     In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers?
402. Q81

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Type of plain) List-II (Characteristic feature) A. Bhabar

     1. 1Marsh B. Bhangar
     2. 2Silt C. Khadar
     3. 3Gravels D. Delta
     4. 4Kankar Code:
403. Q81

     Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresp…
404. Q81

     Which of the following States has/have bicameral legislature ?

     1. 1Andhra Pradesh
     2. 2Telangana
     3. 3Bihar
     4. 4Uttar Pradesh

     Select the correct answer using the code given below :
405. Q81

     The height of a cone is 30 cm. A small cone is cut off at the top by a plane parallel to its base. If its volume is (1)/(27) of the volume of the given cone, then what is the height of the frustum of the cone?
406. Q82

     With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as market-places.
     2. 2The degree to which they can own big sellers on…
407. Q82

     A non-banking financial company cannot
408. Q82

     Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresp…
409. Q82

     By which one of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts, was the Article 21A (Right to Education) inserted into the Constitution of India ?
410. Q82

     A rectangular metal sheet is of length 24 cm and breadth 18 cm. From each of its corners a square of side x cm is cut off and an open box is made of the remaining sheet. If the volume of the box is 640 cubic cm, then what is the value of x?
411. Q83

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years.
     2. 2Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.
     3. 3Vietnam's economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chai…
412. Q83

     The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of which one of the following provisions into the Constitution of India?
413. Q83

     Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresp…
414. Q83

     An object is dropped from a height onto the floor. Which one of the following remains uniform as it falls ?
415. Q83

     Let x, y, z be the length, breadth, height of a cuboid. If its volume is 400 cubic cm and total surface area is 340 square cm, then what is x⁻¹+ y⁻¹+ z⁻¹ equal to?
416. Q84

     Which of the following activities constitute a real sector in the economy?

     1. 1Farmers harvesting their crops
     2. 2Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics
     3. 3A commercial bank lending money to a trading company
     4. 4A corporate body issuing Rupee Denominat…
417. Q84

     The proceeds from disinvestment are included as
418. Q84

     Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresp…
419. Q84

     If an object is placed at the focus of a convex lens, its image is
420. Q84

     Two parallel sides of a trapezium are 29 cm and 21 cm. Non-parallel sides are equal and each is of length 8.5 cm. What is the area of the trapezium?
421. Q85

     In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)?

     1. 1CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.
     2. 2It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.
     3. 3It hears any objection to the Government's n…
422. Q85

     GST is a/an
423. Q85

     Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresp…
424. Q85

     Which one of the following statements about the aperture of a convex lens is correct ?
425. Q85

     A square copper plate of side 16 cm weighs 128 gm. A circular disc of diameter 14 cm is cut off from the plate. What is the weight of the remaining part? (π = (22)/(7))
426. Q86

     In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements :

     1. 1The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform.
     2. 2Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using a vector based…
427. Q86

     In the first quarter of fiscal year 2020-21, GDP contracted by 23.9 percent and in the second quarter, by 7.5 percent. The Economic Survey, 2020-21 preferred to call it a recovery in
428. Q86

     Directions: The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. The food consumed (a) / in the body i…
429. Q86

     When water is heated from 0°C to 4°C, its density
430. Q86

     The area of a rhombus is 96 square cm and one of its diagonals is of length 12 cm. What is the perimeter of the rhombus?
431. Q87

     Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body?
432. Q87

     Based on the scoring on SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) India Index, the NITI Aayog has classified various States into certain categories. Which one of the following is not one of the categories?
433. Q87

     Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresp…
434. Q87

     The acceleration due to gravity at the Earth’s surface depends on
435. Q87

     A right-angled triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle of radius 10 cm. The altitude drawn to the hypotenuse AC is of length 8 cm. If AB = x cm and BC = y cm, then what is the value of xy?
436. Q88

     Consider the following statements : DNA Barcoding can be a tool to :

     1. 1assess the age of a plant or animal.
     2. 2distinguish among species that look alike.
     3. 3identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods.

     Which of the statements given above…
437. Q88

     Who among the following is credited with the introduction and popularization of Dhrupad form of music?
438. Q88

     Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresp…
439. Q88

     In which one of the following highlands of India can you find temperate forests called ‘Sholas’ ?
440. Q88

     Two circles touch externally. The sum of their areas is 89π square cm and the distance between their centres is 13 cm. What is the difference in their radii?
441. Q89

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues.
     2. 2Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces.
     3. 3Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance.

     Which of the statements given above are correct ?
442. Q89

     Who among the following is the author of the famous partition narrative, The Other Side of Silence?
443. Q89

     Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresp…
444. Q89

     ‘Pingos’ are associated with which one of the following process ?
445. Q89

     A square and a rectangle have same perimeter. They differ in areas by 1 square cm. The length of the rectangle exceeds its breadth by
446. Q90

     Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in the media?
447. Q90

     Which one of the following cities on the banks of Ganges declined in importance when the railway link to Bombay started operating?
448. Q90

     Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresp…
449. Q90

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List I List II (drainage (feature) Pattern of river) A. Insequent

     1. 1Whose direction of flow is controlled by the rock Structure B. Consequent
     2. 2No apparent reason…
450. Q90

     Two rectangles are of same area equal to 480 square cm. They differ in lengths by 6 cm and breadths by 4 cm. What is the difference in their perimeters?
451. Q91

     Consider the following communication technologies:

     1. 1Closed-circuit Television
     2. 2Radio Frequency Identification
     3. 3Wireless Local Area Network

     Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies?
452. Q91

     When was the first All India Census attempted?
453. Q91

     Directions: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. He headed. the Indian freedom strugg…
454. Q91

     Which one of the following processes leads to expansion of certain minerals as they take up water, causing additional stress in the rock ?
455. Q91

     A closed box is built of wood of uniform thickness. Its external dimensions are 12 cm, 10 cm and 8 cm. If the inner surface area is 376 square cm, then what is the thickness of the wood?
456. Q92

     With reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Web 3.0 technology enables people to control their own data.
     2. 2In the Web 3.0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks.
     3. 3Web 3.0 is operated by users collectively rather than a cor…
457. Q92

     Consider the following statements about the seaports in India:

     1. 1There are 4 major and 25 minor seaports in India.
     2. 2The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
     3. 3The minor ports are under the juris…
458. Q92

     Directions: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. **Where** there is peace for some ti…
459. Q92

     The Indian desert also known as Marusthali is believed to be under the sea during which one of the following eras ?
460. Q92

     X, Y and Z are three equilateral triangles. The sum of the areas of X and Y is equal to the area of Z. If the side lengths of X and Y are 6 cm and 8 cm respectively, then what is the side length of Z?
461. Q93

     With reference to "Software as a Service (SaaS)", consider the following statements:

     1. 1SaaS buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields.
     2. 2SaaS users can access their data through their mobile devices.
     3. 3Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Ma…
462. Q93

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Regional block) List-II (Headquarters) A. ASEAN

     1. 1Brussels B. CIS
     2. 2Vienna C. EU
     3. 3Minsk D. OPEC
     4. 4Jakarta Code:
463. Q93

     Directions: Read the sentence carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response accordingly. **Alas** ! We have been defeated.
464. Q93

     Which among the following are Charvaka Schools of Philosophy ?

     1. 1Dhurtta
     2. 2Nyaya
     3. 3Sushikshita
     4. 4Vaisheshika

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
465. Q93

     What is the time taken by a person to cover one round of a circular park of diameter 210 m if he walks at a speed of 6 km/hr? (π = (22)/(7))
466. Q94

     Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned?
467. Q94

     Solifluction is a geomorphic process involving a special type of soil flow that is noticed in
468. Q94

     Directions: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. A **zero** is a zero always.
469. Q94

     During the 8th - 14th centuries, in the Sanskrit texts and inscriptions, which of the following terms were used to denote Muslims ?

     1. 1Turushka
     2. 2Tajika
     3. 3Parashika
     4. 4Kardamaka

     Select the correct answer using the code given below :
470. Q94

     In an equilateral triangle of side 2√3 cm, a circle is inscribed touching the sides. What is the area of the remaining portion of the triangle?
471. Q95

     Consider the following:

     1. 1Aarogya Setu
     2. 2CoWIN
     3. 3DigiLocker
     4. 4DIKSHA

     Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?
472. Q95

     Which one of the following geologic time periods is associated with the first appearance of the marsupials?
473. Q95

     Directions: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. May you be blessed with **all** good…
474. Q95

     In the citadel and lower-town areas of which one of the following Harappan cities, have several large cisterns and reservoirs been found?
475. Q95

     A triangle has side lengths x cm, x + 13 cm and x + 26 cm. If its area is 126 square cm, then what is the value of x?
476. Q96

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature.
     2. 2Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used in the manufacture of some cosmetics.
     3. 3Nanoparticles of some commercial products which enter the en…
477. Q96

     Which of the following statements about the Border Roads Organization (BRO) is/are correct?

     1. 1BRO is concerned with the construction and maintenance of roads in strategically sensitive areas.
     2. 2BRO undertakes snow clearance in high altitude areas. Select the…
478. Q96

     Directions: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The lake is one of the most **beauti…
479. Q96

     Consider the following statements about cavalry warfare in India :

     1. 1The iron stirrup made it possible for the armoured warrior to sit firmly on a horse without falling off. 50
     2. 2The iron stirrup also allowed a cavalry charge with lances held tightly to the…
480. Q96

     ABCD is a parallelogram. A circle through A, B and C intersects CD (produced) at E. Which of the following is/are correct?1. AE = AD2. CD = DESelect the correct answer using the code given below :
481. Q97

     Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics:

     1. 1Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast.
     2. 2The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut.
     3. 3Probiotics help in the digestion of milk s…
482. Q97

     Which among the following countries is not a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
483. Q97

     Directions: Read the sentence carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response accordingly. **Honesty** is the best policy.
484. Q97

     The British policy towards Afghanistan in the first half of the 19th century aimed at
485. Q97

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1In an equilateral triangle, the centroid and centre of circumcircle coincide.
     2. 2Angle bisectors of a cyclic quadrilateral form another cyclic quadrilateral.
     3. 3Every cyclic parallelogram is a rectangle.

     Which of the stat…
486. Q98

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.
     2. 2Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.
     3. 3Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.
487. Q98

     Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1The 15th ASEAN-India Summit was held virtually in March 2022.
     2. 2European Union is India’s largest regional trading partner.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
488. Q98

     Directions: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. There is many a slip **between** the…
489. Q98

     Recently, the United Nations agreed to change the name of which one of the following countries?
490. Q98

     ABCD is a trapezium in which AB is parallel to DC. The vertices A, B, C and D pass through a circle. Which of the following are correct?1. AD = BC2. ∠A + ∠C = 180°3. ∠A + ∠D = 180°Select the correct answer using the code given below :
491. Q99

     With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
     2. 2As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
     3. 3It has seamless…
492. Q99

     What is the term of office of the Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission?
493. Q99

     Directions: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Ravi and Megha reached first, **but*…
494. Q99

     The SWIFT (The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) frequently mentioned in news, is essentially a
495. Q99

     ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. AB and DC when produced, meet in E. Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. ΔEBC is similar to ΔEAD.2. ∠ CBE + ∠ DAE = 180°.Select the correct answer using the code given below :
496. Q100

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.
     2. 2Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.
     3. 3Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya.…
497. Q100

     Which of the following sets of nations are members of the BIMSTEC Initiative?
498. Q100

     Directions: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. He is **the** most sought after teac…
499. Q100

     P-75 I (or P-75 India) project refers to manufacture of
500. Q100

     In a triangle ABC, DE is a line segment which intersects AB at D and AC at E such that DE is parallel to BC. The line segment divides the triangle in two parts of equal area. What is (BD)/(AB) equal to?
501. Q101

     With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
     2. 2As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
     3. 3It has seamless…
502. Q101

     At the time of short circuit, the current in an electric circuit
503. Q101

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequen…
504. Q101

     The term “Thermal High Altitude Area Defense’, sometimes mentioned in news, refers to
505. Q102

     In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)?

     1. 1CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.
     2. 2It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.
     3. 3It hears any objection to the Government's n…
506. Q102

     If the linear momentum of a moving object changes by two times, then its kinetic energy will change by a factor of
507. Q102

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequen…
508. Q102

     With reference to BrahMos missile, consider the following statements :

     1. 1It has a flight range of up to 290 km.
     2. 2It is capable of attaining a speed of 2-8 Mach.
     3. 3Its cruising altitude could be up to 30 km. OSWaaL CDS Year-wise Solved papers

     Which of the s…
509. Q103

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.
     2. 2Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.
     3. 3Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya.…
510. Q103

     Which one of the following oxides reacts with both acid and base?
511. Q103

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequen…
512. Q103

     Which one of the following is not a category under which the President of India nominates Members of Parliament ?
513. Q104

     Which of the following makes bread soft and spongy when baking soda is added?
514. Q104

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequen…
515. Q104

     India is still a young country as the median age of its population is
516. Q105

     The average age of father and elder son is 35 years, the average age of father and younger son is 32 years and the average age of the two sons is 17 years. What is the average age of the father and his two sons?
517. Q105

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequen…
518. Q105

     Blue Helmets are
519. Q106

     A number is 124 more than its one-third. What is that number?
520. Q106

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, Rand S. You are required to find the proper sequenc…
521. Q106

     Which one of the following central features is not associated with Capitalist Economy ?
522. Q107

     A car travels 3/4th of the distance at a speed of 60 km/hr and the remaining 1/4th of the distance at a speed of V km/hr. If the average speed for the full journey is 50 km/hr then the value of v is
523. Q107

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequen…
524. Q107

     Which among the following is not the strength or chief benefit of Bicameralism ?
525. Q108

     Suppose A and B can complete a work together in 10 days. If B alone can complete the work in 15 days, then in how many days can A alone finish the work?
526. Q108

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, Rand S. You are required to find the proper sequenc…
527. Q108

     The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) was established in the year
528. Q109

     If the average of the first four of five numbers in decreasing order is 25 and the average of the last four numbers is 20, then what is the difference between the first and the last number?
529. Q109

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequen…
530. Q109

     Which one of the following is the other term used for ‘Focus’ in relation with an earthquake?
531. Q110

     Borax is prepared from
532. Q110

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, Rand S. You are required to find the proper sequenc…
533. Q110

     Which one of the following is not a mountain SOLVED papEr : 2022 (II) peak of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands ?
534. Q111

     Cinnabar is an ore of
535. Q111

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Alibi’
536. Q111

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List I List II (Cloud Form) (Characteristic) A. Cirrus

     1. 1Storm clouds B. Cumulus
     2. 2High fog “Low Ceil-ing” C. Nimbostratus
     3. 3Fair-weather clouds D. Stratus
     4. 4Ent…
537. Q112

     White gold is an alloy of
538. Q112

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Continu…
539. Q112

     Which one among the following planets has the largest number of known satellites ?
540. Q113

     Hydrogenation of alkenes can be carried out in the presence of
541. Q113

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Elicit'
542. Q113

     Who among the following usurped power in Kanyakubja after the death of Harshavardhana?
543. Q114

     Calcium oxide reacts with water to produce slaked lime. It is an example of
544. Q114

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Climact…
545. Q114

     The legend of Prahlad and his father Hiranyakashyap was first set out in the
546. Q115

     The atomic radius of hydrogen atom is
547. Q115

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Affect’
548. Q115

     Which one of the following statements on the issue of ownership according to Smriti literature is not correct ?
549. Q116

     There is a group of 5 people among which there is one couple. In how many ways can these 5 people be seated in a row having 5 chairs if the couple is to be seated next to each other?
550. Q116

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Discret…
551. Q116

     Who among the following was not a woman labour leader who organised workers in the strikes in the 1920s ?
552. Q117

     Two friends 10 km apart start running towards each other at speeds of 10 km/hr and 14 km/hr respectively. After how much time will they meet each other?
553. Q117

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘It’s’
554. Q117

     Among the following countries, where did the idea of ‘Social Market Economy’ emerge in 1950s ?
555. Q118

     A coin is tossed 3 times. The probability of getting exactly 2 heads is
556. Q118

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Amidst’
557. Q118

     Who among the following Indian thinkers first spoke of food-for-work programmes to counteract the effects of famines ?
558. Q119

     A test consists of 25 MCQs. Each correct answer gives +4 marks and incorrect answer gives -1 mark. If a candidate scores 74 marks, then how many questions were left unattempted?
559. Q119

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Less’
560. Q119

     The ‘Ramsar Convention’ relates to which one of the following areas ?
561. Q120

     A person has a total of 100 coins consisting of Rs 2 and Rs 5 coins. If the total value of the coins is Rs 320, then the number of Rs 2 coins is
562. Q120

     Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ‘Practis…
563. Q120

     Which one among the following reports defines Sustainable Development as development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs ?
564. Q121

     The technology known as ‘Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System’ is sometimes talked about in reference to
565. Q122

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Aluminium powder is used as a solid fuel for rocket engines.
     2. 2Compared to liquid fuel propelled rocket engines, the thrust per amount of fuel burned is higher in solid fuel propelled rocket engines.

     Which of the statemen…
566. Q123

     Consider the following missiles:

     1. 1Agni-I
     2. 2BrahMos
     3. 3Dhanush

     Which of the above is/are cruise missile/missiles?
567. Q124

     With reference to India’s defence, consider the following helicopters:

     1. 1Cheetah
     2. 2Chetak
     3. 3Rudra

     Which of the above has/have turret gun, rocket system and air-to-air missile?
568. Q125

     Recently, India gave a coastal radar system to which one of the following countries?