UPSC CSE Prelims · Previous Year Questions

UPSC Prelims PYQs 2023

All 805 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2023 paper, tagged by subject and topic.

1. Q1

   In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
2. Q1

   Pointing towards a photograph Mr. Ajit said, "She is my father's wife's son's only sister." What is the relation of the person in the photograph with Mr. Ajit?
3. Q1

   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 corresponding letter,…
4. Q1

   A person can see near objects clearly through his eyes but cannot see distant objects clearly. The possible reason(s) for this defect could be:

   1. 1Excessive curvature of the eye lens.
   2. 2The eye - ball has become too small.
   3. 3The focal length of the eye lens…
5. Q1

   If a² − bc = α, b² − ac = β, c² − ab = γ, then what is (aα + bβ + cγ) / ((a + b + c)(α + β + γ)) equal to?
6. Q1

   Each of the five items given below has a phrase given in italics. Choose the one from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) that best describes the phrase and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Her poetry not only succeeds in brilliantly cap…
7. Q1

   I ____________ walking past this particular shop for the past three years.
8. Q2

   With reference to ancient India, how many of the following statements are correct?

   1. 1The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
   2. 2Stupa was generally a repository of relics.
   3. 3Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.
9. Q2

   Three circles of radius 5 cm each, touch each other. If the points of contact are P, Q and R, then what is the area of the triangle PQR in sq. cm?
10. Q2

    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 corresponding letter,…
11. Q2

    Consider a journey by a car represented by the graph given below in three parts A, B and C. The speed of the car in these parts is Va, Vb and Vc respectively. Which one of the following is correct in this case?
12. Q2

    If (x − 1)³ is a factor of x⁴ + αx³ + βx² + γx − 1, then the other factor will be:
13. Q2

    Each of the five items given below has a phrase given in italics. Choose the one from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) that best describes the phrase and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. The Government's policies were aimed at relievi…
14. Q2

    All offers can be connected with immediate causes, but it. _____________ whether they provide the whole explanation.
15. Q3

    With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
16. Q3

    The right-angled triangle ABC is such that ∠B = 90°. Point D is picked on BC such that triangles ABC and DBA are similar. If AB : BC = m : n, what is ΔABC : ΔABD, where Δ denotes the area of a triangle?
17. Q3

    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 corresponding letter,…
18. Q3

    A concave mirror of radius of curvature 50 cm is used to form an image of an object kept at a distance of 25 cm from the mirror on its principal axis. What will be the position of the image from the mirror?
19. Q3

    A 2-digit number is such that the sum of the number and the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits of the number is 55. Further, the difference of the given number and the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits of the number is 45.…
20. Q3

    Each of the five items given below has a phrase given in italics. Choose the one from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) that best describes the phrase and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. The organizers refused to allow him to speak at…
21. Q3

    A bird __________ is better than two in the bush.
22. Q4

    Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?
23. Q4

    On a large ground, there is a straight tall vertical wall of length 28 m. A goat is tied to a point on the ground which is at the middle of the wall, using a rope. If the length of the rope is 21 m, what is the area of the region (in sq. m) around the wall tha…
24. Q4

    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 corresponding letter,…
25. Q4

    If the Moon is brought closer to the Earth such that its distance from the Earth becomes half of the original distance, then the gravitational force of attraction between the Earth and the Moon would:
26. Q4

    If A and B can finish a work in 10 days, B and C can finish the same work in 12 days, C and A can finish the same work in 15 days; then in how many days can A, B and C together finish half of the work?
27. Q4

    Direction: Each of the five items given below has a phrase given in italics. Choose the one from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) that best describes the phrase and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Question: She was criticized for her…
28. Q4

    Human history is ample proof hat human ambition ________ no limits.
29. Q5

    How many of the following dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

    1. 1Hoysala
    2. 2Gahadavala
    3. 3Kakatiya
    4. 4Yadava
30. Q5

    A rectangular wall is divided into four squares of equal size where there are two rows each having two squares. The top left square is coloured with green. If, including green, there are three colours available and each square is coloured using any one of thes…
31. Q5

    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 corresponding letter,…
32. Q5

    Sonic boom is produced when a source of sound travels at a speed:
33. Q5

    A person borrowed Rs. 10,000 at 12% rate of interest per annum compounded quarterly for a period of 9 months. What is the interest paid by him to settle his account after 9 months?
34. Q5

    Direction: Each of the five items given below has a phrase given in italics. Choose the one from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) that best describes the phrase and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Question: When profits began droppin…
35. Q5

    Good history presents several perspectives on a period but these divergent views must _________ into an integrated whole.
36. Q6

    With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: Literary work : Author

    1. 1Devichandragupta : Bilhana
    2. 2Hammira-Mahakavya : Nayachandra Suri
    3. 3Milinda-panha : Nagarjuna
    4. 4Nitivakyamrita : Somadeva Suri

    How many of the above pairs are…
37. Q6

    Which of the following statements about National Emergency is/are correct?

    1. 1A Proclamation of Emergency may be made by the President only when the security of India or any part thereof is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
    2. 2The Go…
38. Q6

    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 corresponding letter,…
39. Q6

    Which one among the following are the correct symbols for the elements gold, tin and lead, respectively?
40. Q6

    For what relation between a and b is the equation sin θ = (a + b) / (2√(ab)) possible?
41. Q6

    Read the following passage carefully and answer the five questions that follow by selecting your answers based solely on the content of the passage and the opinion of the author only. The millet project of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation had three objec…
42. Q6

    Which one of the following areas holds a common key position in United Nations ‘Agenda 2030’?
43. Q7

    "Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following rel…
44. Q7

    Which one of the following statements with regard to the impeachment of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India is not correct?
45. Q7

    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 corresponding letter,…
46. Q7

    How much percentage of carbon dioxide is present in the atmosphere of Venus and Mars?
47. Q7

    Three persons A, B and C together can do a piece of work in 36 days. A and B together can do five times as much work as C alone; B and C together can do as much work as A alone. If A and C together can do n times as much work as B alone, then what is the value…
48. Q7

    Read the following passage carefully and answer the five questions that follow by selecting your answers based solely on the content of the passage and the opinion of the author only. The millet project of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation had three objec…
49. Q7

    What is the role of Education in sustainable development?
50. Q8

    Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
51. Q8

    Which of the following are India's G20 priorities?

    1. 1Green Development
    2. 2Women-led Development
    3. 3Climate Finance
    4. 4Digital Public Infrastructure

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
52. Q8

    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 corresponding letter,…
53. Q8

    Which among the following methods is used to separate the constituents present in compound?
54. Q8

    If 2a/3 = 4b/5 = 3c/4, then what is the value of (18/a)√(a² + c² − b²)?
55. Q8

    Read the following passage carefully and answer the five questions that follow by selecting your answers based solely on the content of the passage and the opinion of the author only. The millet project of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation had three objec…
56. Q8

    ‘We live in a highly interconnected and interdependent world’. What does this phrase mean in the passage?
57. Q9

    Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
58. Q9

    Which of the following are the objectives of SAARC?

    1. 1To promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia and to improve the quality of life
    2. 2To promote and strengthen collective self-reliance among the countries of South Asia
    3. 3To contribute to mutual tru…
59. Q9

    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 corresponding letter,…
60. Q9

    During white-washing of walls, slaked lime reacts slowly with carbon dioxide in air to form a thin layer of calcium carbonate on the walls. Which of the following reactions represents this correctly?
61. Q9

    The sum of deviations of n numbers from 10 and 20 are a, b respectively. If b/a = −4, then what is the mean of these n numbers?
62. Q9

    Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the five questions that follow by selecting your answers based solely on the content of the passage and the opinion of the author only. The millet project of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation had…
63. Q9

    “The world’s life-supporting resources are being depleted at a faster rate than ever before!” What does this phrase mean in the passage?
64. Q10

    By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
65. Q10

    Pure, demineralized water, free from all soluble mineral salts is obtained by which of the following method?
66. Q10

    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 corresponding letter,…
67. Q10

    Which one of the following equations is the balanced chemical equation for the given reaction? Fe + H₂O –>Fe3O4 + H₂
68. Q10

    If the median of observations 12, 1, 8, 54, 61, 28, 45, 35, 21, 17 is M, then what is the value of 2M + 5?
69. Q10

    Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the five questions that follow by selecting your answers based solely on the content of the passage and the opinion of the author only. The millet project of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation had…
70. Q10

    There is an increasing recognition of the importance of global citizenship’ because:
71. Q11

    In essence, what does Due Process of Law' mean?
72. Q11

    Consider the following redox reaction: 2Cu₂O (s) + Cu₂S (s) ⟶ 6Cu (s) + SO₂ (g) Identify the species among the following acting as oxidant and reductant, respectively:
73. Q11

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. His views on the matter…
74. Q11

    The term, Phyllotaxy refers to the pattern of:
75. Q11

    How many real roots does the equation √(x + 9) = x − 3 have?
76. Q11

    Given below are five items, comprising sentences in which one word has been underlined. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is closest to the meaning of the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. The essay was badly…
77. Q11

    S1: Geological mapping, when properly done, demands skill and judgment. S6: Nothing is more naive than to believe that a field geologist should gather only ‘facts, the interpretation of which is to be made at a later date. P: While the field work progresses he…
78. Q12

    Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons. Statement-II: In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which ex…
79. Q12

    Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the setting of cement?
80. Q12

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The shortage of funds wi…
81. Q12

    Chromosomes are composed of DNA and:
82. Q12

    If x = 97 + 56√3, then what is the value of x^(1/4) + 1/x^(1/4)?
83. Q12

    Given below are five items, comprising sentences in which one word has been underlined. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is closest to the meaning of the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. world. The judgment…
84. Q12

    S1: Under the colonial regime, basic infrastructure such as railways, ports, water transport, posts and telegraphs did develop. S6: Naturally, therefore, these areas remained inaccessible to the people. P: There always remained an acute shortage of all-weather…
85. Q13

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
86. Q13

    Which one is the most abundant of all the elements on Earth?
87. Q13

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. He first **convulsed** a…
88. Q13

    Bacteria have an undefined nuclear region which lacks a nuclear membrane and contains only DNA without proteins. Such a region is called:
89. Q13

    Let L be the LCM and H be the HCF of two given numbers. L and H are in the ratio 3 : 2. If the sum of the two numbers is 45, then what is the product of the numbers?
90. Q13

    Given below are five items, comprising sentences in which one word has been underlined. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is closest to the meaning of the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. The hundred-year old…
91. Q13

    S1: Contemporary history is necessary, but it is at best a tentative record. S6: Some portentous events can be seen to be so from the moment of their occurrence, like the discovery of the New World; others of comparable momentousness are hidden in obscurity. P…
92. Q14

    In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
93. Q14

    Which one of the following metals does not react with oxygen directly?
94. Q14

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. We must not become **com…
95. Q14

    In the following simplified diagram of a plant cell, five parts/organelles are marked from 1 to 5: Which one of the following correctly represents the above parts/organelles?
96. Q14

    A man walks at an average speed of 3 km/h from his home and reaches office 40 minutes early. If he walks at an average speed of 2 km/h, he would reach office 40 minutes late. What is the distance between his home and office?
97. Q14

    Direction: Given below are five items, comprising sentences in which one word has been underlined. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is closest to the meaning of the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Question:…
98. Q14

    S1: Income inequality in less-developed countries is worse than most estimates. S6 : The tax regime in these countries needs to be progressive and futuristic. P: There is a staggering level of difference between the income metrics and the actual income of the…
99. Q15

    Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:

    1. 1The National Commission for Backward Classes
    2. 2The National Human Rights Commission
    3. 3The National Law Commission
    4. 4The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

    How many of the above constituti…
100. Q15

     Consider the following observations about the largest stupa at Sanchi:

     1. 1Going by information available from the inscriptions on the railings of the stupa, the construction of part of one of its gateways was financed by the Guild of Ivory workers.
     2. 2In its o…
101. Q15

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The employees rejected t…
102. Q15

     Which one of the following is the language of the famous political treatise Amuktmalyada?
103. Q15

     If 3^(x−1) + 3^(3−x) = 6, then what is 2^(x−1) + 2^(3−x) equal to?
104. Q15

     Direction: Given below are five items, comprising sentences in which one word has been underlined. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is closest to the meaning of the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Question:…
105. Q15

     S1: The history of English literature is usually divided into different periods. S6: This is the real danger of periodization, which tends to give the impression of distinct categories where there are none. P: However there are important discontinuities to be…
106. Q16

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. 2.…
107. Q16

     Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? (Inscription/Event) : (Time Period)

     1. 1Prayag Prashasti by Harishena : 4th century CE
     2. 2Chinese traveller Fa Xian's Account : 6th century CE
     3. 3Mudrarakshasa of Vishakhadatta : 5th century CE
     4. 4Harshacharit…
108. Q16

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. They successfully **defu…
109. Q16

     Which one of the following statements about the Shvetambara Sect of Jainism is not correct?
110. Q16

     If x[(a − b) + ab/(a − b)] = y[(a + b) − ab/(a + b)] and x + y = 2a³, then what is x − y equal to?
111. Q16

     Each of the following five items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to rearrange the…
112. Q16

     Identify the part containing the error in the sentence (if no error, answer is (d)): Ramesh liked his friend’s music player to his own
113. Q17

     With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:

     1. 1When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.
     2. 2When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya…
114. Q17

     Which one of the following statements is correct?
115. Q17

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The business **floundere…
116. Q17

     Where is the Vikramkhol Cave located?
117. Q17

     Which one of the following is a factor of 3√3x³ + 2√2y³ − 18xy + 6√6?
118. Q17

     Each of the following five items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to rearrange the…
119. Q17

     Identify the part containing the error in the sentence (if no error, answer is (d)): Given the complex of the problem the committee is not expected to arrive at a decision any time soon
120. Q18

     Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve'

     1. 1the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest
     2. 2hunting is not allowed in such area
     3. 3people of such area are…
121. Q18

     Which one of the following activities was not a part of the daily time-table for a King as prescribed in Arthashastra?
122. Q18

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. His speeches were models…
123. Q18

     Consider the following statements regarding the 'Levallois Technique'.

     1. 1It refers to making perforated Harappa pottery.
     2. 2It refers to making pre-historic flake tools.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
124. Q18

     What is the number of digits in the expansion of 125^100? (Given log10 2 = 0.301)
125. Q18

     Each of the following five items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to rearrange the…
126. Q18

     Identify the part containing the error in the sentence (if no error, answer is (d)): The group of students on a visit to Srinagar circumnavigated around the Dal Lake
127. Q19

     With reference to Scheduled Areas in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.
     2. 2The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the…
128. Q19

     Which organelle other than nucleus in eukaryotic cells has its own DNA, ribosomes and proteins?
129. Q19

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. He was too **obtuse** to…
130. Q19

     Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1The Bakshali Manuscript written in the Gatha language (a refined version of old Prakrit) using the Sharada script deals with topics such as fractions, square roots, arithmetic and geometric progressions. 2.…
131. Q19

     What is the HCF of acx³ + bcx² + adx² + acdx + bdx + bcd and adx³ + acx² + bdx² + bcx + acdx + bcd if HCF(c, d) = 1, c ≠ d?
132. Q19

     Direction: Each of the following five items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to rea…
133. Q19

     Identify the part containing the error in the sentence (if no error, answer is (d)): Jitender was the smartest of the two children in the room
134. Q20

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administ…
135. Q20

     For protein synthesis, the amino acids are recognized and carried by:
136. Q20

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. No one knew what **trans…
137. Q20

     Which one of the following is not correct about the Indian Independence Act, 1947?
138. Q20

     If x^n − py^n + qz^n is divisible by x² + abyz − bzx − axy, then what is p/a^n − q/b^n equal to?
139. Q20

     Direction: Each of the following five items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to rea…
140. Q20

     Identify the part containing the error in the sentence (if no error, answer is (d)): He asked me if I would be interested in signing up as a member of the group
141. Q21

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most its electricity production. Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent at of least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one…
142. Q21

     In vertebrates, smooth endoplasmic reticulum in cells of which organ plays a crucial role in detoxification of toxic compounds?
143. Q21

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
144. Q21

     As per the Cabinet Resolution of 1st January, 2015, the NITI Aayog consists of:

     1. 1Prime Minister of India
     2. 2Governing Council comprising of Chief Minister of all the States and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories
     3. 3Rural Development Minister
     4. 4Chief…
145. Q21

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1If (a + b) is directly proportional to (a − b), then (a² + b²) is directly proportional to ab.
     2. 2If a is directly proportional to b, then (a² − b²) is directly proportional to ab.

     Which of the statements given above is/ar…
146. Q21

     Article 43 of the Constitution of India enjoins the State to endeavour through legislation or economic organization for payment of which of the following wages?
147. Q21

     Who among the following was a companion of freedom fighter Rani Chennamma of Kittur and continued the fight against the British after the Rani’s capture by the British in 1824?
148. Q22

     Consider the following statements: Statement-1: Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement-II: Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
149. Q22

     The rate of an enzyme catalyzed reaction depends:
150. Q22

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
151. Q22

     The executive is given an advance grant to meet temporary and running requirements of Government of India in the beginning of the new financial year until the demands are voted by the legislature. This is known as
152. Q22

     If (3a + 6b + c + 2d) × (3a − 6b − c + 2d) = (3a − 6b + c − 2d) × (3a + 6b − c − 2d), then which one of the following is correct?
153. Q22

     Container X contains a mixture of oil and water in the ratio 1 : 3, whereas container Y contains a mixture of oil and water in the ratio 2 : 3. If 2 litres of liquid from container X and 5 litres of liquid from container Y are mixed together in container Z tha…
154. Q22

     The First Indian Factories Act, passed in 1881, dealt primarily with:
155. Q23

     Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?
156. Q23

     Both starch and glycogen are made up of glucose, however:
157. Q23

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
158. Q23

     Which of the following is / are United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(s)?

     1. 1Decent work and economic growth
     2. 2Peace, justice and strong institutions
     3. 3Responsible consumption and production

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
159. Q23

     If 3sin θ + 5cos θ = 5, then what is the value of 5sin θ − 3cos θ equal to?
160. Q23

     solid circular metallic disc of radius 12 inches and thickness 4 inches is melted and shaped into a solid disc of radius 16 inches. What is the thickness of the new disc in inches?
161. Q23

     Where was Azad Hind Fauj (INA) formed?
162. Q24

     Consider the following fauna:

     1. 1Lion-tailed Macaque
     2. 2Malabar Civet
     3. 3Sambar Deer

     How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
163. Q24

     In some viral infections, number of platelets are reduced quickly. Platelets are essential because:
164. Q24

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
165. Q24

     Consider the following statements on 'Fog'.

     1. 1Fog is simply a cloud that forms close to the ground.
     2. 2Radiation fog is associated with radiation cooling of the land at night
     3. 3Advection fog forms when moisture is blown over a cold surface and is chilled by…
166. Q24

     The combined age of a man and his wife is 6 times the combined age of their children. Two years ago their combined age was 10 times the combined age of their children; and six years later their combined age will be 3 times the combined age of their children. H…
167. Q24

     The table below shows earnings (in Rs. crore) and profits (in Rs. crore) of four companies X, Y, Z and W for the years 2016 to 2020. 2016: earnings X=100, Y=95, Z=74, W=50; profits X=20.5, Y=8.5, Z=7.5, W=4. 2017: earnings X=120, Y=94, Z=77, W=58; profits X=22…
168. Q24

     In 1927, Lord Birkenhead, Secretary of State for India, appointed a Committee of three members to enquire into the relationship between the Indian States and the British Government and to make suggestions for more satisfactory adjustment of the existing econom…
169. Q25

     Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?
170. Q25

     The focus of the Second Five Year Plan was:
171. Q25

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
172. Q25

     Which one of the following landforms is/are formed by wind erosion?
173. Q25

     What is 3(sin x − cos x)⁴ + 6(sin x + cos x)² + 4(sin⁶x) + 4(cos⁶x) equal to?
174. Q25

     The table below shows earnings (in Rs. crore) and profits (in Rs. crore) of four companies X, Y, Z and W for the years 2016 to 2020. 2016: earnings X=100, Y=95, Z=74, W=50; profits X=20.5, Y=8.5, Z=7.5, W=4. 2017: earnings X=120, Y=94, Z=77, W=58; profits X=22…
175. Q25

     Which of the following statements are correct? Under the Cornwallis System, the districts were divided into thanas or police jurisdictions of 20-30 miles. Each of them was placed under an officer of government, who was also responsible for maintaining law and…
176. Q26

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.
     2. 2Some mushrooms have psycho-active properties.
     3. 3Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties.
     4. 4Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.

     How many of the above statements…
177. Q26

     An Indian businessperson buys shares in a British car company. This transaction will be reflected in:
178. Q26

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
179. Q26

     Which one of the following crops is not cultivated under dryland farming?
180. Q26

     What is the value of sin θ + cos θ, if θ satisfies the equation cot²θ − (√3 + 1)cot θ + √3 = 0; 0 < θ < π/4?
181. Q26

     The table below shows earnings (in Rs. crore) and profits (in Rs. crore) of four companies X, Y, Z and W for the years 2016 to 2020. 2016: earnings X=100, Y=95, Z=74, W=50; profits X=20.5, Y=8.5, Z=7.5, W=4. 2017: earnings X=120, Y=94, Z=77, W=58; profits X=22…
182. Q26

     Model Standing Orders formed under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 shall apply to an establishment in respect of which the Appropriate Government is that of the State of:
183. Q27

     Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:

     1. 1They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
     2. 2They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
     3. 3They are omnivorous.

     How many of the above statements are correct?
184. Q27

     Which of the following are High Frequency Indicators of the Indian economy?

     1. 1Power Consumption
     2. 2IIP General Index
     3. 310-year G-sec yield

     Select the correct answer using the code below.
185. Q27

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
186. Q27

     Which one of the following forms of settlement develops around a lake?
187. Q27

     Which one of the following is a value of θ, if θ satisfies the equation tan 2θ tan 4θ − 1 = 0; 0 < θ < π/2?
188. Q27

     The value of long-term investment in shares is subject to wide fluctuations. A provision created against fluctuation in value of investments is based on the convention of
189. Q27

     An ‘out-worker’ is expressly excluded from the definition of ‘workman’ under which one of the following Acts?
190. Q28

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water.
     2. 2Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water.
     3. 3Some microorganisms can…
191. Q28

     Suppose an Indian citizen makes an investment abroad and earns a positive return on her investment. Which of the following is correct?
192. Q28

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
193. Q28

     How can resources be classified on the basis of their origin?
194. Q28

     If tan x = (sin θ + cos θ)/(sin θ − cos θ), π/4 < θ < π/2, then what is √2 sin x equal to?
195. Q28

     Which one of the following aspects is not covered in audit?
196. Q28

     Which one of the following nature of work shall not be taken into account while the Appropriate Government considers prohibiting employment of contract labour in an establishment under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970?
197. Q29

     Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?
198. Q29

     If the Cash Reserve Ratio is lowered by the RBI, supply of money in the economy will:
199. Q29

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
200. Q29

     Which one among the following is the highest mountain in Africa?
201. Q29

     How many values of θ will satisfy the equation (sin²θ − 4sin θ + 3)(4 − cos²θ + 4sin θ) = 0, where 0 < θ < π/2?
202. Q29

     Which of the following sets the scope, timing and direction of the audit, and guides the development of the more detailed audit plan?
203. Q29

     Which of the statements relating to the Grievance Redressal Committee under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is not correct?
204. Q30

     Consider the following:

     1. 1Aerosols
     2. 2Foam agents
     3. 3Fire retardants
     4. 4Lubricants In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?
205. Q30

     Which one of the following is the main cause of the acid rains?
206. Q30

     In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups 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 accordingly. ___…
207. Q30

     Which of the following action(s) by the Government would lead to contraction of money supply in the economy?

     1. 1Purchase of Treasury Bills by the Central Bank from public.
     2. 2Sale of Treasury Bills by the Central Bank to public.
     3. 3Sale of foreign exchange by…
208. Q30

     If x sin³θ + y cos³θ = sin θ cos θ and x sin θ − y cos θ = 0, for every θ ∈ (0, π/2), then what is x² + y² equal to?
209. Q30

     Goodwill Account is a/an
210. Q30

     Under the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, a Safety Committee is to be constituted in a factory where:
211. Q31

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
     2. 2Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
     3. 3Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.

     How many of the statements given above are correct?
212. Q31

     Biogas is considered to be an excellent fuel which burns without smoke. The main constituent of biogas is:
213. Q31

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He persevered ________ difficulties.
214. Q31

     Which of the following are included in the definition of Narrow Money?

     1. 1Currency with the public.
     2. 2Demand deposits.
     3. 3Other deposits with Reserve Bank of India.
     4. 4Banker's deposits with Reserve Bank of India.

     Select the correct answer using the codes giv…
215. Q31

     A flagstaff stands on the top of a vertical tower. The angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff from a certain place on the same horizontal level with the base of the tower is found to be α. Advancing a distance d towards the tower in the same horizontal…
216. Q31

     The principle of subrogation in insurance allows
217. Q31

     The eight-digit number 789459xy is divisible by 88, where x and y are digits. What are the possible values of x and y?
218. Q32

     Consider the following pairs: Port Well known as

     1. 1Kamarajar Port : First major port in India registered as a company
     2. 2Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in India
     3. 3Visakhapatnam : Largest container port in Port India

     How many of the above pairs ar…
219. Q32

     The depletion in atmospheric ozone layer in last century was due to:
220. Q32

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He walked slowly ________ his bandaged leg.
221. Q32

     Which of the following is/are the effects of devaluation or depreciation of currency?

     1. 1It leads to increase in imports and decrease in exports.
     2. 2It leads to increase in exports and decrease in imports.
     3. 3It leads to increase in domestic inflation.
     4. 4It l…
222. Q32

     A flagstaff stands on the top of a vertical tower. The angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff from a certain place on the same horizontal level with the base of the tower is found to be α. Advancing a distance d towards the tower in the same horizontal…
223. Q32

     Which of the following expenditures are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India?

     1. 1The debt charges for which the Government of India is liable
     2. 2The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his/her office
     3. 3The salarie…
224. Q32

     If x is the smallest natural number that is divisible by both 24 and 30, whereas y is the largest natural number that divides both 36 and 100, then what is the value of x – y?
225. Q33

     Consider the following trees:

     1. 1Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
     2. 2Mahua (Madhuca indica)
     3. 3Teak (Tectona grandis)

     How many of the above are deciduous trees?
226. Q33

     Which one of the following holds true for a freely falling object?
227. Q33

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He accepted the car ________ his claim for 50,000.
228. Q33

     Which one of the following taxes is not subsumed under the Goods and Services Tax in India?
229. Q33

     AB is a straight road leading to the foot P of a tower of height h. Q is at distance x from P and R is at a distance y from Q (R is farther from P than Q; R, Q are on the same side). The angle of elevation of the top of the tower at Q is twice of that at R. Wh…
230. Q33

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Population change in an area is an important indicator of economic development of that region.
     2. 2Population change in an area is not an indicator of social upliftment of that region.

     Which of the above statements is/are c…
231. Q33

     What is the digit in the unit place of 22100 ?
232. Q34

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1India has more arable area than China.
     2. 2The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.
     3. 3The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.

     How many of the…
233. Q34

     A sound wave of frequency of 2 kHz has a wavelength of 35 cm in a given medium. How long will it take to travel a distance of 2.1 km through the medium?
234. Q34

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I’ll phone you sometime ________ the afternoon.
235. Q34

     The following diagram shows a pendulum at different positions. Which one of the following statement is true?
236. Q34

     AB is a straight road leading to the foot P of a tower of height h. Q is at distance x from P and R is at a distance y from Q (R is farther from P than Q; R, Q are on the same side). The angle of elevation of the top of the tower at Q is twice of that at R. Wh…
237. Q34

     Which one among the following statements regarding ‘human development' is not correct?
238. Q34

     A runner completed a 40 km race in 3 hours. She changed her speed after completing each quarter of the distance such that the proportion of the speeds in the first, second, third and the fourth quarter is 9 : 3 : 4 : 5 respectively. How much time (approximatel…
239. Q35

     Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?
240. Q35

     Which one of the following conservation laws is a consequence of the Newton's third law of motion?
241. Q35

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He raised several questions ________ the future of the organisation.
242. Q35

     In which of the following media is the speed of sound the maximum ?
243. Q35

     Two parallel chords AB and CD of a circle are of lengths 60 cm and 80 cm respectively. They are on the same side of the centre O and 10 cm apart. What is the diameter of the circle?
244. Q35

     Which of the following statements about globalization is/are correct?

     1. 1It has fuelled the spread of trans- border currencies, digital cash and global credit cards.
     2. 2Securities markets have gained a global dimension with the development of electronic round-…
245. Q35

     If there are enough coins of denomination Rs.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5, then in how many ways can one pay Rs.10?
246. Q36

     Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?
247. Q36

     Which one of the following is a permeable rock that allows water to pass through it?
248. Q36

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He is the gentleman whose name is ________ written the board.
249. Q36

     A charged particle moves through a magnetic field B with a velocity v. Which one of the following statements is true for the force (F) experienced by the particle?
250. Q36

     If the chord AB subtends an angle α and chord CD subtends an angle β at the centre O, then what is the value of tan(β/2) − tan(α/2)?
251. Q36

     As per FAOSTAT (Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database), which of the following is/are correct about India's milk production?

     1. 1India ranked second in the world in milk production in the year 2021-22.
     2. 2India contributed 24% of glob…
252. Q36

     Which of the following is included in the ‘Cost of Inventory’ according to Accounting Standard-2 (Inventory Valuation)?
253. Q37

     About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by
254. Q37

     Which one of the following is the deepest, inland and protected port on the east coast of India?
255. Q37

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ________ his negligence the company suffered a heavy loss.
256. Q37

     Which one of the following is the correct relation between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales? (Symbols carry their usual meanings)
257. Q37

     Let p = (y⁴ − z²x²)/(x⁴ − y²z²), q = (z⁴ − x²y²)/(y⁴ − z²x²), r = (x⁴ − y²z²)/(z⁴ − x²y²). What is px² + qy² + rz² equal to?
258. Q37

     Which one of the following statements about the Group of Twenty (G20) is not correct?
259. Q37

     Following is the trial balance of a firm as on 31.03.2022: Trade receivables Rs. 2,50,000 Provision for discount to debtors Rs. 14,000 Discount to debtors Rs. 4,000 Additional discount allowed to debtors during the years is Rs. 20,000. The firm has a policy of…
260. Q38

     Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?
261. Q38

     The greatest diversity of animal and plant species is found in:
262. Q38

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ________ the resistance offered by the culprit, he was arrested by the police.
263. Q38

     Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the travel of a light beam from a rare to a dense medium?
264. Q38

     Let p = (y⁴ − z²x²)/(x⁴ − y²z²), q = (z⁴ − x²y²)/(y⁴ − z²x²), r = (x⁴ − y²z²)/(z⁴ − x²y²). What is x²(px² + qy² + rz²) + qr − p² equal to?
265. Q38

     The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the year 2022 was awarded for
266. Q38

     Consider the following information: Date Particulars Units Rate per unit (Rs.) January 1 Inventory in hand 200 7 January 8 Purchases 1100 8 January 25 Purchases 300 9 January 6 Issued for sale 100 – January 9 Issued for sale 200 – Which one of the following is…
267. Q39

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Amarkantak Hills are at confluence of Vindhya and the Sahyadri Ranges.
     2. 2Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range.
     3. 3Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats. How m…
268. Q39

     Which one among the following statements about 'Drumlin' is correct?
269. Q39

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ________ his illness, he could not finish the work on time.
270. Q39

     In which one of the following cases do both physical and chemical changes take place?
271. Q39

     A right conical cap just covers two spheres placed one above the other on a table such that it touches both the spheres. Let r be the radius of the smaller sphere and R be the radius of the bigger sphere. Let 2θ be the vertical angle of the cone. What is the h…
272. Q39

     Which of the following statements about a ‘unicorn' is/are correct?

     1. 1In the venture capital industry, the term unicorn' refers to any startup that reaches the valuation of $10 billion.
     2. 2Only a privately held startup can be a unicorn.

     Select the correct ans…
273. Q39

     Following is the information relating to a club for the year ending 31.03.2022: Subscription outstanding as on 31.03.2021: Rs. 16,000 Subscription received in advance as on 31.03.2022 Rs. 18,000 Subscription received in advance as on 31.03.2021 Rs. 12,000 Subs…
274. Q40

     With reference to India's projects on connectivity, consider the following statements :

     1. 1East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat.
     2. 2Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanma…
275. Q40

     Which one of the following is the busiest sea route and links two industrially developed regions of the world?
276. Q40

     In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ________ rope ladders they scaled the wall.
277. Q40

     Which one of the following statements is correct about diamond and graphite?
278. Q40

     A right conical cap just covers two spheres placed one above the other on a table such that it touches both the spheres. Let r be the radius of the smaller sphere and R be the radius of the bigger sphere. Let 2θ be the vertical angle of the cone. What is the r…
279. Q40

     Which of the following statements about Santosh Trophy Tournament, 2023 is/are correct?

     1. 1The final match was played in Riyadh.
     2. 2The final match was played between Karnataka and Meghalaya..

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
280. Q40

     Reporting on fraud is to be made by an auditor to the Central Government when the sums involved in the fraud:
281. Q41

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable. Statement-II: InviTs are recognized as borrowers un…
282. Q41

     Using the code given below identify the type of farming on the basis of given characteristics:

     1. 1The produce is consumed entirely or mainly by the family who work the land or tend the livestock.
     2. 2If a small surplus is produced, it may be sold or bartered. 3…
283. Q41

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. He is diligent; therefore ________
284. Q41

     Which one among the following substances is a compound?
285. Q41

     A line segment AB is bisected at C and semi-circles S1, S2 and S3 are drawn respectively on AB, AC and CB as diameters such that they all lie on same side of AB. A circle S is drawn touching internally S1 and externally S2 and S3. If r is the radius of S and R…
286. Q41

     Which of the following is not a capital expenditure?
287. Q41

     A train of length 400 m takes 15 seconds to cross a train of length 300 m travelling at 60 km per hour from the opposite direction along a parallel track. What is the speed of the longer train, in km per hour?
288. Q42

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes. Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices…
289. Q42

     Car A takes 1 hour more than car B, which travels at a speed of 60 km per hour, to cover some fixed distance. If car A had doubled its speed, it could cover the distance in 1 hour less time than car B travelling at 60 km per hour. What is the original speed of…
290. Q42

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. A bomb went off in the city centre, but fortunately ________
291. Q42

     What is the total number of naturally occurring elements?
292. Q42

     A line segment AB is bisected at C and semi-circles S1, S2 and S3 are drawn respectively on AB, AC and CB as diameters such that they all lie on same side of AB. A circle S is drawn touching internally S1 and externally S2 and S3. If m is the area of the circl…
293. Q42

     Which one of the following is not a correct IP address?
294. Q42

     There is a water tank in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped of height 1.1 m and a square base of side 2 m. If a full tank of water is drained out completely in a long pipe of circular cross – sectional area of radius 1 cm, what should be the minimum leng…
295. Q43

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change. Statement-II: Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State. Which one of the followi…
296. Q43

     Suppose A, B and C are three taps fixed to the bottom of a tank with draining capacity 1 : 2 : 3. When all three of them are on, it takes 1 hour to drain out the full tank. If A and C are on but B is off, then how much time, in minutes, will it take to empty o…
297. Q43

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. Each of the scholars ________
298. Q43

     Which one of the following statements regarding acids is not correct?
299. Q43

     Let (x − a)(x − b)/((x − ma)(x − mb)) = (x + a)(x + b)/((x + ma)(x + mb)); m, a, b > 0. What is (x² + ab)/(x² + m²ab) equal to?
300. Q43

     In mesh topology, if we have six- computers, how many links must be there?
301. Q43

     A person buys ten pens and eight pencils for Rs. 200. Price of each pen is same and price of each pencil is same. If he could have bought five pens and twenty – four pencils of same types using the same amount, then what is the price of each pen in rupees?
302. Q44

     Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization'?
303. Q44

     Assume that the Earth is a spherical ball of radius x km with a smooth surface so that one can travel along any direction. If you have travelled from point P on the Earth's surface along the East direction a distance of πx km, which direction do you have to tr…
304. Q44

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. He asked whether either of the brothers ________
305. Q44

     Which one of the following is the correct combination of organelles and their functions?
306. Q44

     Let (x − a)(x − b)/((x − ma)(x − mb)) = (x + a)(x + b)/((x + ma)(x + mb)); m, a, b > 0. What is x equal to?
307. Q44

     The binary equivalent of the octal number 473 is
308. Q44

     A school has 100 students and every student plays either cricket or football or both. The number of students who play cricket is twice the number of students who play football. Also, the number of students who play only cricket is three times the number of stu…
309. Q45

     Consider the following markets:

     1. 1Government Bond Market
     2. 2Call Money Market
     3. 3Treasury Bill Market
     4. 4Stock Market

     How many of the above are included in capital markets?
310. Q45

     If x and y are two-digit prime numbers such that y is obtained from x by interchanging its digits and x − y = 36, then what is the value of xy?
311. Q45

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. One cannot be too careful of ________
312. Q45

     Cell wall is absent in which one of the following organisms?
313. Q45

     The total monthly electricity bill for a house consists of the sum of two parts, one part is proportional to number of rooms and the other part is proportional to number of units consumed. Rs. 400 is the monthly electricity bill for a house with 8 rooms and co…
314. Q45

     Which one among the following commands is used to check he error status of hard disk drive?
315. Q45

     A man walks in a certain direction for 5 km and then walks in the south direction for 4 km. If he ends up in the east direction for 4 km. If he ends up in the east direction with respect to the starting position, how far is he from the starting position?
316. Q46

     Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?
317. Q46

     Sixty-four cubes of sides 2 cm each are combined to form a cube of side 8 cm. If four of the smaller cubes along the diagonal of a surface are removed from the surface of the large cube, which one of the following statements about the surface area of this soli…
318. Q46

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. The applicant is the native of this country, so he has the right ________
319. Q46

     Water goes up through xylem vessels in tall trees. The process in plants and properties of water that help in upward movement are:
320. Q46

     The total monthly electricity bill for a house consists of the sum of two parts, one part is proportional to number of rooms and the other part is proportional to number of units consumed. Rs. 400 is the monthly electricity bill for a house with 8 rooms and co…
321. Q46

     Which one of the following registers contains the address of the next location in the memory to be accessed?
322. Q46

     The beneficiaries under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme are children in the age group of:
323. Q47

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
     2. 2Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
     3. 3Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.

     How many of the above st…
324. Q47

     Which of the following statements about Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are correct?

     1. 1There are total 57 states from Europe, Central Asia and America.
     2. 2It offers a forum for political negotiations and decision-making in the field…
325. Q47

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. No sooner had he returned ________
326. Q47

     Energy and nutrients flow from one trophic level to another in an ecosystem. Which one of the following statements correctly describes the direction of flow of energy and nutrients in an ecosystem?
327. Q47

     A grouped frequency distribution is given below: Weekly wages (Rs.): 2050–2550 (5 workers), 2550–3050 (10), 3050–3550 (k), 3550–4050 (8), 4050–4550 (2), 4550–5050 (10). If average weekly wages earned by a worker is Rs. 3,520, then what is the value of k?
328. Q47

     The effluents of which among the following industries are considered to be the main cause for lowering the pH value of river water?
329. Q47

     Which of the following statements about “Truck farming’ is/are correct? Growing vegetables around urban centres to meet the daily demand of people is known as Truck Farming. It is governed by the distance a truck can cover overnight between the farm and the ma…
330. Q48

     Consider the investments in the following assets:

     1. 1Brand recognition
     2. 2Inventory
     3. 3Intellectual property
     4. 4Mailing list of clients

     How many of the above are considered intangible investments?
331. Q48

     Which of the following statements about Quad is/are correct?

     1. 1It is a group of four countries, namely, India, Australia, USA and France.
     2. 2Maritime cooperation is an important binding force among members of the Quad.
     3. 3The Quad members formed a working gro…
332. Q48

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. Fortunately the news ________
333. Q48

     Which one of the following is a saprophyte ?
334. Q48

     A grouped frequency distribution is given below: Weekly wages (Rs.): 2050–2550 (5 workers), 2550–3050 (10), 3050–3550 (k), 3550–4050 (8), 4050–4550 (2), 4550–5050 (10). What is the median (approximate value) of the distribution?
335. Q48

     Which one of the following is not a soap?
336. Q48

     Which of the following statements with reference to the service actor is/are correct? Retail trade falls under tertiary activity. Research and Development based activity comes under quaternary activity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
337. Q49

     Consider the following:

     1. 1Demographic performance
     2. 2Forest and ecology
     3. 3Governance reforms
     4. 4Stable government
     5. 5Tax and fiscal efforts For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above as criteria other than…
338. Q49

     The National Human Rights Commission was established under the statute of:
339. Q49

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. When I was on holiday, ________
340. Q49

     In ovules of Angiosperms, which one of the following is not a haploid cell?
341. Q49

     A quadratic equation is given by (a + b + c)x² − (2a + 2b)x + (a + b − c) = 0, where a, b and c are real and distinct. What are the roots of the equation?
342. Q49

     The human eyeball is composed of three layers. The correct sequence of the layers from exterior to interior is
343. Q49

     Which of the following statements about the National Skill Development Corporation is/are not correct? It is a not-for-profit Public Limited Company set up by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It promotes skill development by catalysing t…
344. Q50

     Consider the following infrastructure sectors:

     1. 1Affordable housing
     2. 2Mass rapid transport
     3. 3Health care
     4. 4Renewable energy On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investme…
345. Q50

     Which of the following is/are not an official language(s) of the United Nations?

     1. 1Arabic
     2. 2German
     3. 3Spanish
     4. 4Chinese

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
346. Q50

     In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence. I got up very early, ________
347. Q50

     Arrange the following events associated with Shivaji in chronological order.

     1. 1Attack on Afzal Khan
     2. 2Capture of Torna
     3. 3Attack on Shaista Khan
     4. 4Annexation of Javli

     Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
348. Q50

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1One of the roots of the equation (a + b + c)x² − (2a + 2b)x + (a + b − c) = 0 is always less than 1 if a, b and c are all positive.
     2. 2One of the roots of the equation is always negative if a, b and c are all negative. Whi…
349. Q50

     Consider the following reaction: 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂ O(l) Which one of the following statements about the reaction given above is correct?
350. Q50

     Which of the following statements with reference to the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) is/are correct? Fulfil basic needs of destitute elderly citizens Build and strengthen intergenerational relationships through Regional Resource and Training Centres Provi…
351. Q51

     With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
     2. 2The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal…
352. Q51

     The method used in separating a mixture of two miscible liquids having sufficient difference in their boiling points is:
353. Q51

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
354. Q51

     Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Indian Struggle 1920 - 1942'?
355. Q51

     What is the radius of the sphere passing through the corners of the cuboid with edges 8 cm, 12 cm and 24 cm?
356. Q51

     The pillar-like structures which hang vertically downward from the aerial branches found in banyan tree are known as
357. Q51

     Consider the following statements : Statement I : In India, the Central Government determines the inflation target, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, in terms of the Consumer Price Index once in five years. Statement II : At present, the Monetary…
358. Q52

     With reference to India, consider the following pairs: Aciton : The Act under which it is covered

     1. 1Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
     2. 2Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or…
359. Q52

     Which one of the following statements is correct?
360. Q52

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
361. Q52

     Who among the following is not a woman Nayanar saint?
362. Q52

     A lamp shade is in the shape of a part of a cone and its top and bottom ends are circles whose circumferences are respectively 30 cm and 40 cm. The perpendicular distance between the ends is 6 cm. If the cone were to be completed, then how far would its vertex…
363. Q52

     Which of the following was/were recommended by the Thungon Committee in respect of ‘local governments’ in India?

     1. 1Constitutional status
     2. 2Three-year term

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
364. Q52

     Consider the following statements : Statement I : In India, the RTGS and NEFT payment systems are owned and operated by National ayment Corporation of India. Statement II : National Payment Corporation of India is an entity promoted by banks. Which of the foll…
365. Q53

     Consider the following pairs: Region often mentioned in news : Reason for being in news

     1. 1North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia and Azerbaijan
     2. 2Nagorno-Karabakh : Insurgency in Mozambique
     3. 3Kherson and Zaporizhzhia : Dispute between Israel and Lebanon…
366. Q53

     The common element in graphite, fullerene, diamond and graphene is:
367. Q53

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
368. Q53

     Which one of the following pairs of terms and their meanings is not correctly matched?
369. Q53

     A sum of money at 20% rate of compound interest per annum becomes more than 100 times in n years. What is the least value of n? (Use log10 2 = 0.301, log10 3 = 0.477).
370. Q53

     ‘eSanjeevani’, scheme of the Government of India, serves which one among the following objectives?
371. Q53

     Consider the following statements: Statement I : A very strong US Dollar squeezes global credit. Statement II : Many countries and companies outside America borrow in Dollars. Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
372. Q54

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II: The Arab Peace Initiative mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in r…
373. Q54

     The gas generated on reacting zinc with dilute sulphuric acid is:
374. Q54

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
375. Q54

     Where is the famous Gupta period Deogarh Temple situated?
376. Q54

     The corners of an equilateral triangular plate were cut in such a manner that it forms a regular hexagonal plate. What is the ratio of the area of the triangular plate to the area of the hexagonal plate?
377. Q54

     Which of the following statements about recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission is/are correct?

     1. 1Basic (untied) grants can be used by rural local bodies for location- specific felt needs under the 29 subjects enshrined in the Eleventh Schedule of the…
378. Q54

     Consider the following statements: Statement I : The Government of India mandates the packaging of 100% sugar and food grains in diversified jute bags. Statement II : The Government of India enacted the Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commo…
379. Q55

     Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:

     1. 1Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of last four years
     2. 2Arjuna Award : For lifetime achievement by sportsperso…
380. Q55

     An aqueous solution of a salt is known as brine. The salt is:
381. Q55

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
382. Q55

     Consider the following statements with reference to the Nataraj bronze sculpture of Chola period:

     1. 1Shiva is shown balancing himself on his right leg representing tirobhava.
     2. 2Shiva is shown raising his left leg in bhujangatrasita stance, representing kickin…
383. Q55

     Two equal arcs of different circles C1 and C2 subtend angles of 60° and 75° respectively, at the centres. What is the ratio of the radius of C1 to the radius of C2?
384. Q55

     Which of the following statements about the functions of the State Finance Commission is/are correct?

     1. 1It reviews the financial position of the local governments in the State.
     2. 2It reviews the distribution of revenue between rural and urban local government…
385. Q55

     Recently which one among the following committed up to $25 billion for the next five years to fund India’s infrastructure creation under the Prime Minister Gati Shakti initiative as well as social development and climate action, thus aiding India’s aspirations…
386. Q56

     Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022:

     1. 1It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.
     2. 2The official mascot was named Thambi.
     3. 3The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik C…
387. Q56

     Which one of the following commissions was not associated with public services in India?
388. Q56

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
389. Q56

     Which of the following statements about ASEAN are correct?

     1. 1The Chairmanship of ASEAN rotates annually based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States.
     2. 2The Chairmanship is decided by voting among the Member States.
     3. 3"One Vision, On…
390. Q56

     ABC is a triangle with sides AB = 41 cm, BC = 28 cm and CA = 15 cm. If D, E and F are the mid-points of AB, BC and CA respectively, then what is the area of the triangle DEF?
391. Q56

     CAMPA fund is regulated by which one of the following Ministries?
392. Q56

     ‘Large Language Models’, sometimes described in news, can be used in which of the following? Creation of reimagined search engines Health care Software development Translating a language Select the correct answer using the code given below:
393. Q57

     Consider the following pairs: Area of conflict : Country where it is mentioned in news located

     1. 1Donbas : Syria
     2. 2Kachin : Ethiopia
     3. 3Tigray : North Yemen

     How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
394. Q57

     Who among the following was known as 'Lokhitwadi'?
395. Q57

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
396. Q57

     Consider the following statements about the Public Distribution System :

     1. 1The Public Distribution System is operated under the joint responsibility of Centre and State / Union Territories.
     2. 2Food Corporation of India has assumed the responsibility for procu…
397. Q57

     A triangle has sides 13 cm, 14 cm and 15 cm long. What is the length of the smallest altitude of the triangle?
398. Q57

     An employee working in an establishment draws a monthly wage of ₹ 9,000 as fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and is eligible to get bonus under the Payment of Bonus, Act, 1965 for the accounting year 2021-22. The bonus payable is at the rate of 10%. If t…
399. Q57

     With reference to the three types of carbon emissions from companies, consider the following pairs: Emission Example Scope 1 emissions : Emissions as a result of employee commuting, business travel and waste produced Scope 2 emissions : Emissions as a result o…
400. Q58

     In recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali, and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reasons common to all of them?
401. Q58

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Harappan Site): A. Nageshwar, B. Alamgirpur, C. Kalibangan, D. Rakhigarhi List-II (Location):

     1. 1Uttar Pradesh,
     2. 2Rajasthan,
     3. 3Saurashtra,
     4. 4Haryana Code:
402. Q58

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
403. Q58

     Which of the following concepts are considered as pillars of Human Development?

     1. 1Equity
     2. 2Sustainability
     3. 3Productivity
     4. 4Security

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
404. Q58

     The circumference of a circle exceeds the diameter by 16.8 cm. What is the diameter of the circle? (Take π = 22/7)
405. Q58

     Which one of the following statements relating to conclusion of conciliation proceedings under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is not correct?
406. Q58

     ‘Quantified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax’ is generally talked about in the context of:
407. Q59

     Consider the following heavy industries:

     1. 1Fertilizer plants
     2. 2Oil refineries
     3. 3Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?
408. Q59

     Which one of the following pairs of books and their authors is not correctly matched?
409. Q59

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
410. Q59

     Which one of the following pairs of events and years is not correctly matched?
411. Q59

     The hypotenuse AC of a right-angled triangle ABC is 3√5 cm. If AB is doubled and BC is tripled such that ABC remains a right-angled triangle, the hypotenuse becomes 15 cm. What is AB + BC equal to?
412. Q59

     The provision for disability compensations for the person, who is declared unfit after medical examination and for whom no alternate employment is possible, finds place under which one of the following legislations?
413. Q59

     Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Prowess’, sometimes seen in news?
414. Q60

     Consider the following statements about G-20:

     1. 1The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues.
     2. 2Digital public infrastructure is one of…
415. Q60

     Which of the following is/are important markers for the archaeologists to identify an archaeological site as a 'center of craft production'?

     1. 1Evidence of raw materials such as stone nodules, whole shells, etc.
     2. 2Geographical expanse of the site
     3. 3Evidence…
416. Q60

     In this section you have TWO short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion…
417. Q60

     Identify the type of soil on the basis of given characteristics.

     1. 1They contain a large proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium and thus, they are infertile.
     2. 2Their structure ranges from sandy to loamy.
     3. 3They are more widespread in Western Gujarat,…
418. Q60

     What is the area of the region between two concentric circles if the chord of the outer circle of length 14 cm is a tangent of the inner circle? (Take π = 22/7)
419. Q60

     Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India prohibits employment of children in factory or mine or any other hazardous employment?
420. Q60

     ‘NSE Prime’, sometimes mentioned in news, denotes:
421. Q61

     With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with:
422. Q61

     In humans, urea is mainly formed from the metabolism of which one of the following components of food?
423. Q61

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
424. Q61

     Which one among the following State capitals is closest to the Equator?
425. Q61

     A pendulum swings through an angle of 9° and its end describes an arc of length 14.3 cm. What is the length of the pendulum? (Take π = 22/7)
426. Q61

     The insurance claim received on account of machinery damaged completely by fire is
427. Q61

     Overhauling expenses of Rs. 25,000 for the engine of a motor car to get better fuel efficiency is:
428. Q62

     Consider the following pairs: Site : Well known for

     1. 1Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine
     2. 2Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine
     3. 3Sittanawasal : Jain cave shrine

     How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
429. Q62

     The lymph is mainly formed from the plasma of blood and it surrounds the cells. The main difference between blood and lymph is:
430. Q62

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
431. Q62

     Which is the only country in the world to officially proclaim the Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the measure of the country's progress?
432. Q62

     The arch of a bridge is in the form of an arc of a circle. If the span of the bridge is 40 m and height in the middle is 8 m, then what is the radius of curvature of the bridge?
433. Q62

     According to the Accounting Standard-1, which of the following are the fundamental accounting assumptions?
434. Q62

     Which one of the following statements is not correct?
435. Q63

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I : 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II : It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statement…
436. Q63

     For the digestion of carbohydrate, protein and fat, enzymes such as amylase, trypsin and lipase are required. It is secreted into the duodenum through:
437. Q63

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
438. Q63

     Consider the following statements about clouds.

     1. 1Two major forms of clouds are stratiform and cumuliform.
     2. 2According to the altitude, clouds are classified as high clouds, middle clouds and low clouds.
     3. 3Stratus, nimbostratus and stratocumulus are types o…
439. Q63

     If a, b and c are the sides of a right-angled triangle, where a > b > c, then what is the value of the expression (a + b + c)(a + b − c)(a − b + c)(a − b − c)?
440. Q63

     Which of the following errors is not detected by Trial Balance?
441. Q63

     A credit purchase of machinery recorded in Purchase Book instead of Journal Proper is an example of:
442. Q64

     Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: Statement-I : One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm 400 mm. Statement-II : The ratio of the length to the height (…
443. Q64

     Lactic acid is formed in the muscles during exercise or running. It is formed:
444. Q64

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
445. Q64

     Which one of the following expenditures is subtracted from Fiscal Deficit to arrive at Primary Deficit?
446. Q64

     The cube root of x varies inversely as the square root of y. x = 8 when y = 3. What is the value of x when y = 3√3?
447. Q64

     Which one of the following statements is correct?
448. Q64

     The practice of appending notes regarding contingent liability in accounting statements is pursuant to:
449. Q65

     Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I : The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens. Statement-II : On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly…
450. Q65

     Fiscal deficit in the Union Budget means:
451. Q65

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
452. Q65

     The Wholesale Price Inflation has increased in India during 2021-2022 due to which of the following factors?

     1. 1Sharp increase in international prices of crude oil.
     2. 2Decrease in economic activity post-Covid.
     3. 3Disruption of global supply chain.
     4. 4High frei…
453. Q65

     Three solid lead spheres of diameters 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm are melted together and recast as a solid sphere. What is the percentage diminution of the surface area as compared to the sum of the surface areas of the three spheres?
454. Q65

     Which one of the following is not an error of commission?
455. Q65

     ‘Outstanding rent’ may be classified as:
456. Q66

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I : Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. Statement-II : Switzerland has the second-largest gold reserves in the world. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above…
457. Q66

     Which one of the following is the largest component of revenue expenditure in the Union Budget 2022-23?
458. Q66

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
459. Q66

     What would be the impact on the economy if people start holding more currency in hand and less in deposits?
460. Q66

     A solid sphere of radius 3 cm is melted to form a hollow cylinder of height 4 cm and external diameter 10 cm. What is the thickness of the cylinder?
461. Q66

     Which of the following operators connects a structure variable and its element?
462. Q66

     Which of the following tags is used to insert comments in the HTML source code?
463. Q67

     Consider the following statements: Statements-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the Trade and Technology Council. Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technolo…
464. Q67

     Adequacy of foreign exchange reserves of a country is captured by which of the following indicators?

     1. 1Reserves to import ratio
     2. 2Reserves to external debt ratio
     3. 3Reserves to GDP ratio
     4. 4Reserves to monetary aggregates

     Select the correct answer using the…
465. Q67

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
466. Q67

     SDG India Index, developed by NITI Aayog, includes 17 SDGs for each State. Which one of the following is not included in that index?
467. Q67

     Three glasses P, Q and R have capacities in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. All these glasses are completely filled with mixtures of milk and water. The ratio of milk to water in P is 1 : 2, in Q it is 2 : 3 and in R it is 3 : 1. If the content of all three glasses are p…
468. Q67

     Which of the following is not a top-down language?
469. Q67

     Which one among the following is used to create an e-mail hyperlink to a webpage?
470. Q68

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I : India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods. Statement-II : Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's Production-linked Incentive scheme. Which one…
471. Q68

     If all the people of the economy increase the proportion of income they save, the total value of savings in the economy will either decrease or remain unchanged. This phenomenon is known as:
472. Q68

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
473. Q68

     Other things remaining constant, the market supply for a good increases if

     1. 1its price increases.
     2. 2price of its factors of production decreases.
     3. 3price of other goods decreases.

     Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
474. Q68

     What is the LCM of x⁴ + x²y² + y⁴, x³ + y³, x³ − y³?
475. Q68

     Which one of the following attributes is required for internal linking in HTML?
476. Q68

     In the context of a buffer in memory area or disk, spool refers to:
477. Q69

     Consider the following statements: The Stability and Growth Pact of the European Union is a treaty that:

     1. 1limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union.
     2. 2makes the countries of the European Union share their infrastructu…
478. Q69

     The banks are required to maintain a certain ratio between their cash in hand and total assets. This ratio is known as:
479. Q69

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
480. Q69

     Consider the following statements regarding poverty in India:

     1. 1While determining poverty line in India, a minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, educational and medical requirements, etc. are determined for subsistence.
     2. 2The…
481. Q69

     What is (x² − y² − z² − 2yz)/(x² + y² − z² + 2xy) + (x² − y² − z² − 2yz)/(x² − y² + z² − 2xz) equal to?
482. Q69

     Which one of the following types of operating systems is designed to respond to an predetermined time?
483. Q69

     Which one of the following is not a commutative law?
484. Q70

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'.
     2. 2The objectives and commitments state…
485. Q70

     A simple harmonic motion of a particle is represented as, y = 10 cos ωt 10. The acceleration of the particle at time t = π/2ω will be: (symbols here carry their usual meanings)
486. Q70

     In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning 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 s…
487. Q70

     Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1Shivaji sent an ambassador to Bombay to negotiate an agreement with the English.
     2. 2His chief motive was to secure English aid against the Siddis of Danda-Rajpuri.
     3. 3He wanted a supply of grenades, mortars…
488. Q70

     If tan A + cot A = 2, where 0 < A < 90°, then what is the value of tan²A + tan³A + tan⁴A + … + tanⁿA?
489. Q70

     What is the decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal number 5A6D?
490. Q70

     Which OSI layer is responsible for managing the communication between computers in the 74 network?
491. Q71

     Consider the following countries:

     1. 1Bulgaria
     2. 2Czech Republic
     3. 3Hungary
     4. 4Latvia
     5. 5Lithuania
     6. 6Romania

     How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
492. Q71

     A wire of resistance R is cut into four equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. If the equivalent resistance of this combination is R′, then the ratio R′/R is:
493. Q71

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. American Independence…
494. Q71

     The famous Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela mentions that in the eleventh year of his reign, Kharavela destroyed confederacy of Tamil States, "Tramiradesa Sanghatam", which had long been a source of danger. How old was this confederacy of Tamil States at t…
495. Q71

     Which of the following is/are identity/identities?

     1. 1(sin³θ + cos³θ)/(sin θ + cos θ) + sin θ cos θ = 1; 0 < θ < π/2.
     2. 21 − sin⁶θ = cos²θ(cos⁴θ + 3sin²θ).

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
496. Q71

     Two lenses of powers +2.0 D and –2.5 D are combined to make an optical instrument. The combination will
497. Q71

     Consider the following statements about DNA: DNA refers to Deoxyribonucleic Acid. It is located in the ribosomes. It is composed of Ribonucleic Acid. It can make a copy of itself. Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
498. Q72

     With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?
499. Q72

     In experiment #1, a bar magnet is moved towards a conducting wire loop axially, with the magnet's north pole facing the loop. In experiment #2, the same process as in experiment #1 is repeated except that the south pole of the magnet faces the loop. Which one…
500. Q72

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The first step in **p…
501. Q72

     Which of the following statements about the Vaishnava saint of Assam, Shankardeva is/are correct?

     1. 1His teachings are often known as the Bhagavati dharma.
     2. 2He encouraged the establishment of satras or monasteries and namghars or prayer halls for the transmi…
502. Q72

     If 7sin⁴θ + 9cos⁴θ + 42sin²θ = 16, 0 < θ < π/2, then what is tan θ equal to?
503. Q72

     For an inelastic collision between two objects, which one among the following statements is correct?
504. Q72

     Velamen, a spongy tissue, is formed in:
505. Q73

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the follow…
506. Q73

     Which one of the following correctly explains the change in seasons on Earth?
507. Q73

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. This **ushered** in a…
508. Q73

     Abdur Razzaq, an ambassador of the ruler of Persia, was sent to Calicut in the fifteenth century. He was greatly impressed by the:
509. Q73

     An isosceles triangle has its base length 2a and its height is h. On each side of the triangle a square is drawn external to the triangle. What is the area of the figure thus formed?
510. Q73

     train starting from rest with a uniform acceleration attains a speed of 108 km/h in 5 minutes. The distance covered by the train in attaining the speed is
511. Q73

     Which one of the following statements is not correct?
512. Q74

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in…
513. Q74

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Great Northern Plains are formed by basins of three distinct river systems — the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
     2. 2They are one of the most densely populated areas on Earth.
     3. 3Between the Yamuna at Delhi and th…
514. Q74

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The writer **obfuscat…
515. Q74

     Which of the following statements about the 'Race to Zero Campaign' is/are correct?

     1. 1One of the main objectives of the Race to Zero Campaign is to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonised economy.
     2. 2It is related to the theory of Zero-Sum Game. Sel…
516. Q74

     If p = a²/((b − a)(c − a)), q = b²/((c − b)(a − b)), r = c²/((a − c)(b − c)), then what is (p + q + r)² equal to?
517. Q74

     An object is placed in front of a concave mirror at infinity. Which one of the following is correct for its image?
518. Q74

     Which one of the following elements has the highest boiling point?
519. Q75

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves.
     2. 2In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right an…
520. Q75

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Many of the world's largest mountain chains exist beneath the sea.
     2. 2Some mountain chains are revealed as island arcs.
     3. 3The mid-oceanic ridges form the longest mountain chains.
     4. 4The mid-Atlantic ridge rises thirty-thr…
521. Q75

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The horror and **abom…
522. Q75

     Which of the following statements about National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) with reference to India is / are correct?

     1. 1It emphasises that maintaining a high. growth rate is essential for raising the living standards of the vast majority of the peo…
523. Q75

     Which one of the following is a factor of a² − b² − c² + 2bc + a + b − c?
524. Q75

     The main cause of ocean acidification is
525. Q75

     An ice cube with 10 cm side is divided into eight smaller cubes, each with side 5 cm. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?
526. Q76

     With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1None of them uses seawater.
     2. 2None of them is set up in water-stressed district.
     3. 3None of them is privately owned.

     How many of the above statements are correct…
527. Q76

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Temperate Grassland): A. Prairies, B. Steppes, C. Pampas, D. Veldt List-II (Region):

     1. 1Eurasia,
     2. 2South Africa,
     3. 3North America,
     4. 4South America Code:
528. Q76

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. He was rebuked for hi…
529. Q76

     What does India's "Blue growth" refer to?
530. Q76

     Let α and β be the roots of the equation 1/x = 1/a + 1/b + 1/(x + a + b); a ≠ 0, b ≠ 0, x ≠ 0. Which one of the following is a quadratic equation whose roots are α² and β²?
531. Q76

     Which of the following statements regarding the Ordinance-making power of the Governor is/are not correct?

     1. 1It is a discretionary power and does not entail the advice of the Ministers.
     2. 2The Ordinance-making power of the Governor is confined to subjects in…
532. Q76

     Which of the following statements regarding the attendance of retired judges at sittings of the Supreme Court of India is/are correct? Article 128 permits the attendance of retired judges at the sittings of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice of India may at…
533. Q77

     Wolbachia method is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
534. Q77

     Consider the following statements about millets:

     1. 1Millets are often referred to as climate-resilient crops because they can grow on arid lands with minimal inputs and maintenance.
     2. 2Millets are a good source of minerals, dietary fibre, antioxidants and prot…
535. Q77

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. It is the general rea…
536. Q77

     Which of the following statements about Operation Sadbhavna in Ladakh is/are correct?

     1. 1Indian Army undertakes welfare activities, such as running of Army Goodwill Schools in remote areas of Ladakh.
     2. 2It aims at building harmonious relationships between reli…
537. Q77

     If x = 6/(7 − 6/(7 − 6/(7 − ...))); x > 1, then what is the value of x² − 3x + 2 equal to?
538. Q77

     Which of the following statements about curative petition is/are correct?

     1. 1It can be entertained by the Supreme Court of India only.
     2. 2It can be entertained by the Supreme Court of India and the High Courts of India.
     3. 3Certification by a Senior Advocate is…
539. Q77

     The board of a cooperative society can be superseded or kept under suspension if: There is negligence in the performance of duties. There is any act prejudicial to the interests of the co-operating society or its members. The body has failed to conduct electio…
540. Q78

     Consider the following activities:

     1. 1Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively
     2. 2Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime
     3. 3Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines…
541. Q78

     Directions: The next three items are based on a survey on occurrence of vowels in a certain book irrespective of whether they are in upper or lower case. Vowel: A=20%, E=45%, I=15%, O=8%, U=12% For how many pairs of vowels is the chance of occurrence of any on…
542. Q78

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The emperor as a cent…
543. Q78

     Which one of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
544. Q78

     A train completely overtakes two persons, walking in the same direction with speeds 3 km/h and 4 km/h in 9 seconds and 75/8 seconds respectively. What is the length of the train?
545. Q78

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Department of Economic Affairs is a nodal agency of the Government of India to formulate and monitor the country's economic policies and programmes that have a bearing on the domestic and international aspects of econo…
546. Q78

     Which of the following statements regarding the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme are correct? The nodal ministry for the scheme is the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Funds released under the scheme are non-lapsable. The…
547. Q79

     Aerial metagenomics best refers to which one of the following situations?
548. Q79

     Directions: The next three items are based on a survey on occurrence of vowels in a certain book irrespective of whether they are in upper or lower case. Vowel: A=20%, E=45%, I=15%, O=8%, U=12% Among the three vowels which occur minimum number of times, what i…
549. Q79

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. For the aspiring East…
550. Q79

     Consider the following statements about some planets in the solar system

     1. 1Mercury has no atmosphere.
     2. 2Venus has two moons.
     3. 3There is no land on Jupiter.
     4. 4Rings of Saturn are composed of lumps of ice and dust.

     Which of the statements given above is are…
551. Q79

     A person bought an article and sold it at a profit of 20%. Had he bought it at 20% less, what would have been the profit percentage if the selling price had been the same?
552. Q79

     Which of the following statements regarding the District Planning Committee and Metropolitan Planning Committee is/are correct?

     1. 1In case of the District Planning Committee, at least 4/5th of the members shall be elected by the elected members of the district…
553. Q79

     The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index developed by the United Nations Development Programme is a measurement of: Nutrition Cooking fuel Assets School attendance Select the correct answer using the code given below:
554. Q80

     Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?
555. Q80

     Directions: The next three items are based on a survey on occurrence of vowels in a certain book irrespective of whether they are in upper or lower case. Vowel: A=20%, E=45%, I=15%, O=8%, U=12% If "O" and "U", irrespective of upper or lower case, occur exactly…
556. Q80

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. There was a combinati…
557. Q80

     Which one of the following passes is not located in Indian Himalayan region?
558. Q80

     If 2s = a + b + c, then what is s² + (s − a)(s − b) + (s − b)(s − c) + (s − c)(s − a) equal to?
559. Q80

     Which of the following are the major objectives of setting up of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)?

     1. 1To foster innovations and entrepreneurship
     2. 2To promote affordable innovations in key social sectors
     3. 3To empower startups and sma…
560. Q80

     Which one of the following was not recommended by the Dinesh Goswami Committee (1990)?
561. Q81

     Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:

     1. 1It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
     2. 2Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
     3. 3It aims to promote ins…
562. Q81

     Suppose a, b and c are three distinct natural numbers such that a + b + c = abc. Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The arithmetic mean of a, b and c is a natural number.
     2. 2The harmonic mean of a, b and c lies between 1 and 2.

     Which of the statements given…
563. Q81

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
564. Q81

     Which one of the following set of trees does not belong to Temperate Floral Zone of Himalaya?
565. Q81

     A sphere of radius 5 cm is dropped in a right circular cylindrical vessel partly filled with water. The radius of the cylindrical vessel is 10 cm. If the sphere is completely submerged in water, by how much will the level of water rise in the cylindrical vesse…
566. Q81

     Which one among the following observations pertaining to the works of Nineteenth- Twentieth Century archaeologists is not correct?
567. Q81

     Which one of the following was not provided under the Regulating Act of 1773?
568. Q82

     Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy:

     1. 1It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents, and pregnant women.
     2. 2It runs a campaign for delay…
569. Q82

     How many three-digit numbers are possible such that the difference between the original number and the number obtained by reversing the digits is 396? (no digit is repeated)
570. Q82

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
571. Q82

     Which one of the following statements about plantation agriculture is not correct?
572. Q82

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The angle in a sector greater than a semi-circle is less than a right angle.
     2. 2If two sides of a pair of opposite sides of a cyclic quadrilateral are equal, then its diagonals are also equal.

     Which of the statements given…
573. Q82

     Which one of the following was an important contributing factor in the rise of Magadha as the most powerful Mahajanapada between the Sixth and the Fourth Centuries BCE?
574. Q82

     Which one of the following statements about the Government of India Act of 1935 is not correct?
575. Q83

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
     2. 2Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
576. Q83

     Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1Population ageing is the process by which the share of the older population becomes proportionately lesser.
     2. 2In most of the developed countries, the population in higher age groups has increased. Select th…
577. Q83

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
578. Q83

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Name of Shifting Cultivation) / List II (Country): A. Roca -

     1. 1Sri Lanka; B. Chena -
     2. 2Thailand; C. Masole -
     3. 3Brazil; D. Tamarai -
     4. 4Zaire
579. Q83

     If a, b, c, x, y, z are real numbers such that (a + b + c)² − 3(ab + bc + ca) + 3(x² + y² + z²) = 0, then which one of the following is correct?
580. Q83

     Which one among the following statements about the Kailashanatha temple at Ellora is not correct?
581. Q83

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Congress Session) List II (President) Lahore Session, 1909 A. Madan Mohan Malaviya Calcutta Session, 1911 B. Raghunath Narasinha Mudholkar Bankipore Session,…
582. Q84

     Consider the following actions:

     1. 1Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously.
     2. 2Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard dr…
583. Q84

     Which of the following statements is/are correct about 'Action for Climate Empowerment' (ACE)?

     1. 1It is a term adopted by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
     2. 2This term is related to the Paris Agreement.

     Select the correct answer using the code gi…
584. Q84

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
585. Q84

     Consider the following statements with reference to Paleolithic tools:

     1. 1Isampur was a well - known center of stone tool manufacture located in Gulbarga district of Karnataka and was situated along a small seasonal stream known as Kamta Halla.
     2. 2A Paleolithi…
586. Q84

     In a triangle ABC, angle B = 90° and p is the length of the perpendicular from B to AC. If BC = 10 cm and AC = 12 cm, then what is the value of p?
587. Q84

     Which one of the following statements about ancient Indian pottery is correct?
588. Q84

     Who among the following started the Bhonsala Military School at Nashik?
589. Q85

     With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed.
     2. 2Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate.
     3. 3Biofilters…
590. Q85

     What is 'Climate Neutral Now' initiative?

     1. 1It encourages organizations and other interested stakeholders to act now in order to achieve a carbon neutral world by 2030.
     2. 2It derives its aims from the Paris Agreement.

     Select the correct answer using the code…
591. Q85

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
592. Q85

     Consider the following statements about science in medieval South India:

     1. 1The Katapayadi system of numerals, which was invented by Vararuchi of Kerala, the author of Chandra Vakyas, was used for calculating the position of Moon on any day of the year.
     2. 2Ach…
593. Q85

     The mean of p, q, r, s and t is 280. If the mean of p, r and t is 240, what is the mean of q and s?
594. Q85

     Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
595. Q85

     Arrange the following events associated with Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in chronological order, starting with the earliest: Founding of the University of the Banaras Hindu Formation of the Congress Nationalist Party Founding of the English newspaper ‘The Lead…
596. Q86

     Consider the following pairs: Objects in space : Description

     1. 1Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space
     2. 2Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically
     3. 3Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse H…
597. Q86

     Which of the following statements is/are correct about KAVACH-2023?

     1. 1It is a joint coordination committee of all three wings of India's armed forces to protect India's borders.
     2. 2It is India's national level hackathon jointly launched by AICTE and BPRD to t…
598. Q86

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
599. Q86

     Which of the following dynasties of South India issued their documents first in Prakrit and later in Sanskrit ?
600. Q86

     A, B, C, D, E, F and G are cousins. D is thrice as old as A. Further, C is as many years younger to B, as G to E and E to D. The average age of D and G is 16 years; the average age of A and E is 11 years; the average age of B and C is also 11 years. B and C ha…
601. Q86

     What is the time limit prescribed under the provisions of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 from the date of reference within which the Commissioner is required to dispose of the matter relating to compensation: and intimate the decision to the employee?
602. Q86

     An employee shall be covered under the provisions of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, should the employee be drawing a maximum monthly wage of:
603. Q87

     Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
604. Q87

     Which one among the following statements with reference to the 'Neolithic Period' is not correct?
605. Q87

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
606. Q87

     Who was the author of the Gwalior Prashasti of Mihira Bhoja?
607. Q87

     A, B, C, D, E, F and G are cousins. D is thrice as old as A. Further, C is as many years younger to B, as G to E and E to D. The average age of D and G is 16 years; the average age of A and E is 11 years; the average age of B and C is also 11 years. B and C ha…
608. Q87

     What of is the minimum number employees employed by an establishment functioning without the aid of power and is registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1912 that shall require it to come within the purview of the Employees' Provident Punds and Miscell…
609. Q87

     A minimum rate of remuneration which shall be applied to an employee working on piece work for the purpose of securing to employees a minimum rate of wages on a time work basis under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 is known as:
610. Q88

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.
     2. 2Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while B…
611. Q88

     Which one of the following is not a pottery type?
612. Q88

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
613. Q88

     The Sahajiya Cult, which can be traced back to $10th$ and $11th$ centuries, is usually associated with:
614. Q88

     A, B, C, D, E, F and G are cousins. D is thrice as old as A. Further, C is as many years younger to B, as G to E and E to D. The average age of D and G is 16 years; the average age of A and E is 11 years; the average age of B and C is also 11 years. B and C ha…
615. Q88

     Any question relating to disablement shall be determined by which one of the following authorities under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948?
616. Q88

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Provision) List II (Legislation) The Employees’ Provident Funds & 1. Recovery Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act,…
617. Q89

     Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution:

     1. 1Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.
     2. 2Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution.
     3. 3There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury. How many o…
618. Q89

     Which one of the following political centers finds a mention in Ashokan inscriptions?
619. Q89

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
620. Q89

     The landmark Supreme Court judgment in the case Subhash Sharma v. Union of India (1991) refers to which one of the following basic features of the Constitution of India?
621. Q89

     A, B, C, D, E, F and G are cousins. D is thrice as old as A. Further, C is as many years younger to B, as G to E and E to D. The average age of D and G is 16 years; the average age of A and E is 11 years; the average age of B and C is also 11 years. B and C ha…
622. Q89

     What is the amount of compensation that is to be paid to an employee who is totally and permanently disabled as a result from injury under the provisions of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923? (Hints Monthly wages drawn were ₹ 22,500 and relevant factor is…
623. Q89

     An adult worker who has joined on 21st January, 2022 in a factory and worked for 220 days during the year has been laid off for 20 days during the year has been laid off as per Standing Orders during the year. How many days of leave with wages shall he be enti…
624. Q90

     With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements:

     1. 1It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.
     2. 2It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.
     3. 3It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell…
625. Q90

     Which one of the following statements with reference to the ancient Indian coins is not correct?
626. Q90

     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 has four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange th…
627. Q90

     Which of the following statements about the Panchayats in India, as per the Constitution of India is/are correct?

     1. 1There is a provision for reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
     2. 2Panchayats are not authorised to collect taxes.…
628. Q90

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The age of F cannot be determined due to insufficient data.
     2. 2The average weight of D and F is equal to weight of E.
     3. 3The weight difference is maximum for D and A.

     Which of the statements given above are correct?
629. Q90

     What is the minimum number of employees required to be working in an establishment, so that the employer, with the authorization of the majority of the employees of the establishment, may apply to the Central Government to authorize the employer to create a se…
630. Q90

     As per the provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, standing orders shall come into operation after the expiry of how many days from the date on which copies of the order of the Appellate Authority are sent to the employer and to th…
631. Q91

     Consider the following statements with reference to India:

     1. 1According to the 'Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, the 'medium enterprises' are those with investments in plant and machinery between ?15 crore and ?25 crore.
     2. 2Al…
632. Q91

     Consider the following statements about the practice of Vedic sacrifices:

     1. 1The shrauta (Vedic sacrifices) involved the use of three fires — the garhapatya (householder's fire), ahavaniya (offeratorial fire) and dakshinagni (southern fire).
     2. 2These fires wer…
633. Q91

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. I always preferred to study Physics and Mathematics, now choosing Econom…
634. Q91

     Which one of the following statements about Mission Indradhanush, launched by the Government of India in 2014, is correct?
635. Q91

     Question: Is m > n if m, n are real numbers? Statement I: m = (1 − p)(p² + p + 1) and n = (p + 1)(p² − p + 1). Statement II: m = pn. Mark option (a) if the question can be answered by using one of the statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other st…
636. Q91

     Following are the Central Federations of Trade Unions of Workers formed in India:

     1. 1Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
     2. 2All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)
     3. 3Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA)
     4. 4United Trade Union Congress (UTUC)
     5. 5Cen…
637. Q91

     How many members are to be nominated by the Central Government to the Central Social Security Board as per the provisions of the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008?
638. Q92

     With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements:

     1. 1It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system.
     2. 2A digital currency can be distributed with condition programmed into it s…
639. Q92

     Trans-Siberian Railway from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok does not run across:
640. Q92

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. He criticised the participants for **sitting on the fence** and not cont…
641. Q92

     Which one of the following amendments to the Constitution of India has introduced reservations in education and in public employment for people from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of society?
642. Q92

     Question: What is the other root of the quadratic equation with real coefficients if one of the roots is (−4 − √10)/2? Statement I: The product of the roots is (−3 + √10)/2. Statement II: The sum of roots of quadratic equation is −1. Mark option (a) if the que…
643. Q92

     Which one of the following core conventions adopted by the Inter- national Labour Organization (ILO) has not been ratified by India?
644. Q92

     Which one of the following schemes is not a Social Security Scheme under the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008?
645. Q93

     In the context of finance, the term beta refers to:
646. Q93

     Consider the following statements about Barchans:

     1. 1These landforms are found in Thar desert in India.
     2. 2The windward side has concave slope with maximum height at the centre.
     3. 3Two ends of the barchan are called horns.

     Which of the statements given above i…
647. Q93

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. He **strained every nerve** to understand the discourse on Philosophy.
648. Q93

     Which among the following Fundamental Rights is not suspended when an Emergency is declared?
649. Q93

     Question: What is the 3-digit number which is divisible by 10? Statement I: If the digits in hundred's place and ten's place of the number are interchanged, the resulting number is diminished by 180. Statement II: If the digit in hundred's place is halved and…
650. Q93

     Suppose there are five trade unions, namely A, B, C, D and E functioning in an establishment currently employing 1100 workmen. The membership strength of each union is as follows: Based on the strength of membership, which of the above unions can be registered…
651. Q93

     Which one of the following authorities constituted by the Central Government shall be the Appellate Authority under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?
652. Q94

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived.
     2. 2In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an indi…
653. Q94

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Geothermal energy can be used to produce electricity or its hot water can be used directly for industry, agriculture, bathing and cleaning.
     2. 2Nuclear energy is often cheaper than some other sources of electricity.
     3. 3Ther…
654. Q94

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. When it comes to using technology, she is completely **at sea**.
655. Q94

     Any question pertaining to the disqualification of a member of the Lok Sabha on the ground of defection is decided by:
656. Q94

     Question: Are x, y, z equal, where x, y, z are real numbers? Statement I: x² + y² + z² − xy − yz − zx = 0. Statement II: x³ + y³ + z³ − 3xyz = 0. Mark option (a) if the question can be answered by using one of the statements alone, but cannot be answered using…
657. Q94

     Registration of trade unions of workers under the Trade Unions Act, 1926 is
658. Q94

     As per the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, the maximum period for which a female employee may be entitled to maternity benefit for giving birth to the third child is:
659. Q95

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care. Statement-II: Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, th…
660. Q95

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (International Convention): A. Stockholm Convention, B. Minamata Convention, C. Basel Convention, D. Rotterdam Convention List-II (Theme): 1. Hazardous chemica…
661. Q95

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. He is not a great scholar but he has the **gift of the gab**.
662. Q95

     Which one of the following statements about the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is not correct?
663. Q95

     Question: What is the ratio x : y : z equal to if x, y, z ≠ 0? Statement I: (x + z)/y = z/x. Statement II: (z − y)/x = x/z. Mark option (a) if the question can be answered by using one of the statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other statement a…
664. Q95

     The Right of workers to resort to strike is the
665. Q95

     Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, is not correct?
666. Q96

     Consider the following statements: Statement-I: According to the United Nations World Water Development Report, 2022. India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year. Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a quarter o…
667. Q96

     The Judgment of the Supreme Court in Peoples' Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India 2004 is related to which of the following?
668. Q96

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. This car belonged to Ravi, but recently it **changed hands**.
669. Q96

     Which of the following pairs is / are correctly matched? Plateau / Continent:

     1. 1Abyssinian - Africa;
     2. 2Patagonian - Australia;
     3. 3Anatolian - Asia;
     4. 4Iberian - North America.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
670. Q96

     Question: What is the sum of two natural numbers? Statement I: LCM of the two numbers is 144. Statement II: One of the numbers is 72. Mark option (a) if the question can be answered by using one of the statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other s…
671. Q96

     PQ and RS are chords on a circle centred at O. Suppose A is the point of intersection of PQ and RS. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1If A and O coincide, then the four parts of the circle produced by the chords shall always have equal areas…
672. Q96

     In a desert, X and Y are two spots that are separated by 100 km. At point X, are placed two pillars, one black and one white. On joining X and Y, a white pillar is placed every 180 km and a black pillar is placed every 350 km. How many times can one find both…
673. Q97

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.
     2. 2The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held fo…
674. Q97

     Which among the following deals with Habeas Corpus?
675. Q97

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. He turned down the new assignment; he felt that he already had too many…
676. Q97

     Which of the following pairs of Isolines and its properties are correctly matched?

     1. 1Isonif — snowfall.
     2. 2Isohel — sunshine.
     3. 3Isobath — depth.
     4. 4Isohypse — cloudiness.

     Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
677. Q97

     Question: Is average of the largest and the smallest of 4 given numbers greater than the average of the 4 numbers? Statement I: The difference between the largest and the second largest numbers is less than the difference between the second smallest and the sm…
678. Q97

     P. Q, R, Sand T are five friends. The mean of weights of P, Q, R and S is 50 kg. whereas the mean of

     1. 1The weight of 7 is 50 kg. weights of Q, R, S and T is also 50 kg. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
     2. 2The weights of P and T are equal. Sel…
679. Q97

     P, Q, R, S, T and U are six friends. Which of the following is/are sufficient to compare heights of S and T? R is shorter than P but taller than other friends. U is taller than Q but Shorter than S although Q is not the shortest among the friends. Select the c…
680. Q98

     Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?
681. Q98

     Which among the following statements regarding the powers of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is not correct?
682. Q98

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. Something should be done to stop the **brain drain** of Indian scientist…
683. Q98

     Which of the following is the correct order of the rivers from north to south?

     1. 1Damodar.
     2. 2Krishna.
     3. 3Godavari.
     4. 4Mahanadi.
684. Q98

     Question: Is (a − b + c) > (a + b − c), where a, b and c are real numbers? Statement I: b is negative. Statement II: c is negative. Mark option (a) if the question can be answered by using one of the statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other sta…
685. Q98

     P. Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in a row facing North. P and S are neighbours; W is a neighbour of both Q and U; T is a neighbour of R and V. If there are four people between P and V, how many people are there between P and R?
686. Q98

     Eight chairs are placed at a uniform distance from each other around a round table. C and D are equal distance away from both A and B, E sits between A and C; G and F sit opposite each other. Where does H sit?
687. Q99

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol.
     2. 2The Biodiversity Management Committees have important functions in determining access and benefit sha…
688. Q99

     Which among the following is not correct?
689. Q99

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. I just need to take rest and then I’ll be **as right as rain**.
690. Q99

     Which of the following pairs of revolution in India is/are correctly matched?

     1. 1Green Revolution — Food grains.
     2. 2White Revolution — Milk.
     3. 3Yellow Revolution — Oil seeds.
     4. 4Blue Revolution — Fish.

     Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
691. Q99

     Question: What is the cost of 15 pens, 21 pencils and 18 note books? Statement I: The cost of 7 pens, 6 pencils and 5 note books is Rs. 200. Statement II: The cost of 3 pens, 8 pencils and 7 note books is Rs. 210. Mark option (a) if the question can be answere…
692. Q99

     The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from the top and bottom of a 10 metres tall building are 30º and 45º respectively. Approximately what is the height of the tower in metres from the top of the building (given that √3 = 1.73)?
693. Q99

     A, B, and C can individually finish a job in 10, 15, and 6 days, respectively. If all of them work together, in how many days will they finish the job?
694. Q100

     Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India:

     1. 1The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.
     2. 2Higher the numb…
695. Q100

     'Basel Convention', 'Rotterdam Convention' and 'Stockholm Convention' relate to which of the following?
696. Q100

     Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase. It is **all Greek to me**.
697. Q100

     Which one among the following statements about National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is not correct?
698. Q100

     Question: What is the area of the triangle inscribed in a semi-circle with the diameter as the base? Statement I: The diameter of semi-circle is 20 cm. Statement II: Two shorter sides of the triangle are 12 cm and 16 cm. Mark option (a) if the question can be…
699. Q100

     multiple-choice question paper has 50 questions. Each question has got four options, namely A, B, C and D. Each correct answer carries 4 marks and each wrong answer carries-1 mark. A candidate decides to tick in the pattern A, B, C, D, A, B, C, D, A, B, C, D,…
700. Q100

     A dice is thrown two times. The number of ways that the number appearing on the first throw is not less than that on the second throw is:
701. Q101

     Which of the following is/are not correct about the Mother's Absolute Affection Programme?

     1. 1Allows all pregnant women to absolutely free and no-expense delivery in public health institutions.
     2. 2Provides assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care. 3.…
702. Q101

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The artist **pranced** around the stage singing enthusiastically.
703. Q101

     Which of the following statements about the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) are correct?

     1. 1NCGG was set up by the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.
     2. 2The National Institute of Administrative Research (NIAR) has been rechristened an…
704. Q101

     Which one of the following recommended that the public health expenditure of the Union and State Governments together should be increased in a progressive manner to reach 2.5 percent of GDP by the year 2025?
705. Q101

     Which one of the following is not a security protocol?
706. Q102

     Which of the following statements about the Right to Information Act, 2005 is/are correct?

     1. 1There shall be not more than twelve (12) Information Commissioners.
     2. 2The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years.
     3. 3The Chief Inf…
707. Q102

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. Put the fork and knife **in** the cutlery box.
708. Q102

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (International Yoga Day) / List II (Theme): A. 6th Edition -

     1. 1Yoga for well - being; B. 7th Edition -
     2. 2Yoga for health - Yoga at home; C. 8th Edition - 3.…
709. Q102

     Kautilya in his Arthashastra describes the availability of varieties of pearls from the
710. Q102

     LaTeX document does not contain:
711. Q103

     Who among the following was the first pro-tem Speaker to be unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
712. Q103

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. She came **slowly** up to the main door.
713. Q103

     The joint multinational maritime exercise named IBSAMAR is conducted by the Navies of which of the following countries?
714. Q103

     Which one of the following pairs of Dynasty and King of the Vijayanagara Empire is not correctly o matched?
715. Q103

     The decimal equivalent of (.1101)₂ is:
716. Q104

     Consider the following statements with reference to Jainism:

     1. 1Vardhamana Mahavira attained Kaivalyajnana outside the town of Jrimbhikagrama, on the banks of river Rijupalika and in the field of a householder named Samaga.
     2. 2The state when the Karma particle…
717. Q104

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. **Oh no!** I am getting late for the function.
718. Q104

     In which one of the following cities is the Heliopolis Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery located?
719. Q104

     Vengi, the capital city of the Eastern Chalukyas, is identified with which one of the following places?
720. Q104

     In a worksheet, which one of the following is not a cell referencing style
721. Q105

     Consider the following pairs with reference to textiles in Southern India: (Tax): (Meaning)

     1. 1Panjupeeli : on cotton yarn
     2. 2Nulayam : on cotton thread
     3. 3Tari kadamai : on silk clothes
     4. 4Sella : on silk thread

     Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
722. Q105

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. **They** are all going to attend the function.
723. Q105

     Under which one of the following rivers has India's first underwater metro rail tunnel been constructed?
724. Q105

     Who among the following was the first elected King of the Pala Dynasty in Kamarupa?
725. Q105

     Which one among the following is used to combine several object modules and libraries into a single executable program?
726. Q106

     Which one of the following animals does not come under the category of four noble animals (Maha-Ajaneya Pasu) carved on the round drum (Anda-Phalaka) of the lion capital at Sarnath?
727. Q106

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The sun shone through the dull **grey** clouds.
728. Q106

     Which among the following set of national teams participated in the South Asian Football Federation Championship – 2023?
729. Q106

     Freedom fighter Agadhu Samantra (Orissa) served the British-Indian Army. Later on he left the British service to join the Indian National Army (INA) in 1942. Where was he deputed by INA as a Naik in the First Bahadur Group?
730. Q106

     An incandescent bulb rated as 100W at 110V is connected to a 220V power supply. The power dissipated in the bulb would be:
731. Q107

     The ruler Vindhyashakti during the period preceding the Gupta Age is associated with which one of the following dynasties?
732. Q107

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The Principal is presiding **over** the meeting.
733. Q107

     Which butterfly species was recently named the official butterfly of Jammu and Kashmir?
734. Q107

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Central Trade Union Federation): A. Centre of Indian Trade Unions; B. Indian National Trade Union Congress; C. Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh; D. All India Trade Uni…
735. Q107

     If the length of a current-carrying wire is halved, for a given potential difference, the current in the wire would.
736. Q108

     The ancient Indian medical treatise for horses called Ashvashastra is attributed to which one of the following persons?
737. Q108

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. Cash machines **permit** people to withdraw money at any time.
738. Q108

     Which company operated the ill-fated Titan submersible which recently imploded killing all five passengers while on a dive to visit the Titanic shipwreck under the waters of the North Atlantic?
739. Q108

     The provision for constituting an 'Expert Committee' finds place under which one among the following legislations?
740. Q108

     Crystals of copper sulphate pentahydrate, on heating, form:
741. Q109

     The celebrated group of poets in medieval Mathura and Vrindavana called the Ashta-Chhapa were the successors of which one of the following medieval Bhakti Saints?
742. Q109

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. The novel is **loosely** based on his childhood in England.
743. Q109

     Which among the following is India's longest road tunnel?
744. Q109

     Which one of the following is provided under the Third Schedule of the Factories Act, 1948?
745. Q109

     Tartaric acid is found in:
746. Q110

     Consider the following statements about Laterite soil found in India:

     1. 1Laterite soil is found in high altitudes of Himalaya.
     2. 2It is a very fertile soil.
     3. 3It is a red colour soil due to presence of iron oxide.
     4. 4It is poor in Nitrogen, Potash and organic…
747. Q110

     Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly. Since **children** have so much homework to do their playtime is very limited.
748. Q110

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Padma Vibhushan/Padma Bhushan Awardee, 2023) / List II (Category): A. Dilip Mahalanabis (posthumous) -

     1. 1Literature & Education; B. Sudha Murthy -
     2. 2Public…
749. Q110

     Under the provisions of the Mines Act, 1952, the Special Officer can enter a mine for the purpose of surveying, levelling and measuring, after giving prior notice to the Manager at least how many days in advance?
750. Q110

     Which one of the following is an example of chemical change?
751. Q111

     Which of the following statements about Ragi crop grown in India is correct?
752. Q111

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. Another version of the play based on the text was re-enacted successfully after the pro…
753. Q111

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Festivals of North East India) / List II (State): A. Hornbill Festival -

     1. 1Meghalaya; B. Chapchar Kut -
     2. 2Sikkim; C. Nongkrem Dance Festival -
     3. 3Nagaland;…
754. Q111

     Under the provisions of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, every employer of an establishment has to maintain the registers and records regarding the wages paid and deductions made, if any, from the wages, and preserve the same from the date of last entry for a p…
755. Q111

     Which one of the following is not a constitutional body in India?
756. Q112

     Consider the following statements about rock structure:

     1. 1Conglomerates are clastic sedimentary rocks.
     2. 2Slate is a non-clastic sedimentary rock.
     3. 3Granite is a plutonic igneous rock.
     4. 4Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.

     Which of the statements given abo…
757. Q112

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. Ravi remembers the year when there was a ________ flood.
758. Q112

     From which one of the following countries has India procured the S-400 Triumf air defence missile system?
759. Q112

     There are seven hemispherical containers of radius R metres each and each of them is fully filled with water. The water in these is transferred to a hemispherical container of radius equal to 1.5 times of R such that a maximum number of smaller containers get…
760. Q112

     Which of the following is/are true about India’s “Panchamrit” and climate change? India will reach its non-fossil energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030. India will meet 50% of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030. Select the correct answer using t…
761. Q113

     Consider the following statements about Ramsar Wetland sites in India:

     1. 1Gahirmatha is the habitat of Olive Ridley Turtles.
     2. 2Chilka lake is the habitat of Irrawaddy Dolphin as its flagship species.
     3. 3Nalsarovar Wetland is also the habitat of Indian Wild As…
762. Q113

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. Davis is not sure whether he should ________ the forest guest house after dark.
763. Q113

     Abhinav Bindra is the winner of the first ever individual Olympic gold medal for India. He won gold in which shooting event and in which Olympic Games?
764. Q113

     What is the length of the radius of the circle that passes through the points (0, 0), (0, 3) and (2, 0)?
765. Q113

     What are the prerequisites for declaring an area as a “Scheduled Area” under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India? Preponderance of Tribal Population Compactness and reasonable size of the area Economic backwardness of the area The notification must…
766. Q114

     Which of the following soil formation process takes place in Phumdis (floating fields) in Loktak Lake of Manipur?
767. Q114

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. They ________ as responsible people do during the difficult situation.
768. Q114

     Cheetahs were recently reintroduced to India from Africa. From which language is the name 'Cheetah' derived?
769. Q114

     Suppose that x and y are distinct variables that take values from (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). What is the probability that the value of the expression xy+x+y is even?
770. Q114

     The Railway Budget was separated from General Budget owing to:
771. Q115

     Which one of the following statements is correct about Spring tides?
772. Q115

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. Criminal law has taken long ________ in facilitating access to justice for women by mak…
773. Q115

     A new species of pitviper was discovered in 2019 and named after the State in which it was found. Identify the State from among the following:
774. Q115

     Suppose that a, b > 0. If the equation x² + ax + b = 0 has real roots, namely α and β, then which one of the following is correct?
775. Q115

     Which of the following statements regarding the non-electric cooling cabinet, for which the Bureaue of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently developed an Indian Standard (IS 17693 : 2022), is/are correct? It is a natural refrigerator made primarily to store vege…
776. Q116

     Consider the following statements about IPL cricket tournament:

     1. 1Two teams won the tournament five times each.
     2. 2Chennai Super Kings remained runner-up in five editions of the tournament.
     3. 3On three occasions, the final was played abroad.

     Which of the stat…
777. Q116

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. Many laws have been made to deal with the problems of ________ against women.
778. Q116

     Who among the following set of players from India have either won or secured the runner-up position in the All England Badminton Tournament?
779. Q116

     The ages of Mr. Kumar and his son are in the ratio 5:3. Fifteen years back this ratio was 2 :1. What was the age (in years) of Mr. Kumar when his son was born?
780. Q116

     Which of the following facilities are to be provided by the contractor to Inter-State migrant workers in connection with the work of an establishment to which the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 is app…
781. Q117

     Consider the following statements about Khelo India University Games (KIUG):

     1. 1The first edition of KIUG was held in Odisha.
     2. 2The name of the mascot of the third edition of KIUG was Jeetu.
     3. 3The first edition of KIUG was postponed due to COVID. Which of th…
782. Q117

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. A person purchasing goods and services for commercial purposes will also not come under…
783. Q117

     Who among the following leaders recently won the election to the office of the President of Turkey?
784. Q117

     In a business firm, assets of the business are valued on the basis of their intrinsic value rather than realizable value. This accounting is based on
785. Q117

     A dispute relating to the age of an adolescent employed by an employer which arises due to the absence of any authentic document can be referred to a decision under the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition Regulation) Act, 1986?:
786. Q118

     Exercise Ajeya Warrior is a biennial training event between the Indian Army and the army of:
787. Q118

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. The emergence of a sovereign Indian nation was ________ on the notion of equality.
788. Q118

     Georgi Gospodinov Georgiev won the International Booker Prize, 2023 for the darkly comic novel by the name:
789. Q118

     Following is the Trial Balance of a firm as on 31-12-2022: The additional bad debts during the year are 2,00,000. The firm has a policy of maintaining a provision for doubtful debts equal to 10% of the trade receivables' balances. The total amount to be charge…
790. Q118

     Under the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, which of the following statements relating to the appointment of the Chairman of the Site Appraisal Committee is correct?
791. Q119

     The journey of the First Phase of Sagar Parikrama Yatra, an initiative of the Government of India, was started from:
792. Q119

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. In Manipur, the most important piece of literary work that continues to ________ a sens…
793. Q119

     The Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star is the highest civilian honour of which among the following countries?
794. Q119

     Which of the following is not a major consideration in the selection and application of accounting policies?
795. Q119

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Provisions) List II (Acts) (A) Displacement Allowance

     1. 1The Factories Act, 1948 (B) Certifying Surgeon
     2. 2The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (C) Half – monthly payment
     3. 3The…
796. Q120

     The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela is organized at:
797. Q120

     In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space. Women’s autobiographies in the post-Independence period can be seen as ________ of thei…
798. Q120

     Which one among the following correctly represents the theme on which the interiors of the new Parliament Building is based? Lok Sabha | Rajya Sabha
799. Q120

     Consider the following information: Which one of the following is the value of inventory on January 31 under perpetual inventory system using Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) method?
800. Q120

     Under the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, right of legal representation before a Labour Court, or Industrial Tribunal or National Industrial Tribunal is:
801. Q121

     NISAR satellite is manufactured jointly by Indian Space Research Organisation and:
802. Q122

     'Operation Kaveri' is a rescue operation launched by the Government of India to evacuate Indian citizens who were stranded in:
803. Q123

     'Rail Vikas Nigam Limited' is a:
804. Q124

     What are Airawat, Param Siddhi, Pratyus and Mihir?
805. Q125

     Which one of the following Indian Naval Ships has recently concluded a 17,000-nm trans-ocean intercontinental voyage?