62. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘QUAD’:
1. The stated reason for the founding of the QUAD was to ensure a ‘free, open, and prosperous Pacific’.
2. The QUAD has been primarily a security alliance between the US, India, Japan, and Australia as a counterpoise to China’s regional domination in the Asia-Pacific Region.
The correct statement is/are:
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (C) (Note: The hint suggests a slight correction; QUAD is a diplomatic partnership, not a military alliance.)
63. Which of the following is/are closely associated with the ‘Circular Economy’?
1. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
2. Recover, Re-design, and Remanufacture
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (C)
64. What is the formula for GDP Deflator?
(A) Nominal GDP + Real GDP
(B) Nominal GDP – (minus) Real GDP
(C) [Real GDP / Nominal GDP] × 100
(D) [Nominal [Nominal GDP / Real GDP] × 100
Answer: (D)
65. Which of the following is included in the objectives of IUCN?
1. To provide scientific data on the status of species and subspecies.
2. To plan a layout for the conservation of biodiversity.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (C)
66. Which among the following is not a tiger reserve?
(A) Bandipur
(B) Ranthambore
(C) Sariska
(D) Nokrek
Answer: (D) (Hint: Nokrek is a National Park in Meghalaya, not a tiger reserve.)
67. An ozone-depleting substance is mainly used in:
1. Burning fossil fuels
2. Chimneys
3. All human activities
4. Cooling and refrigeration applications, and in the manufacture of foam products.
Codes:
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 1, 2, and 3
(C) All 1, 2, 3, and 4
(D) Only 4
Answer: (D) (Hint: CFCs and halons, which deplete ozone, are used in cooling and refrigeration.)
68. Mekedatu dam project across the river Cauvery was recently in news. Consider the following statements about the river Cauvery:
1. It rises in Brahmagiri Hills of the Western Ghats.
2. Hemavati, Lakshmantirtha, Kabani, Amaravati, Noyil, and Bhavani rivers are its tributaries.
3. It flows in the Northeasterly direction.
Which of these is/are regarding the river?
(A) Only 2
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) All 1, 2, and 3
Answer: (C) (Hint: Statement 3 is incorrect; Cauvery flows southeast.)
69. Consider the following statements regarding the food chain:
1. The pyramid of energy of parasitic food chain is inverted.
2. In the detritus food chain, the source of energy is dead organic matter.
Which among the above given statements is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) (Hint: Statement 70 is incorrect; the pyramid of energy is always upright.)
70. Why is UV radiation higher in summer?
(A) The Sun being closer to Earth in summers can cause the radiations to reach faster and thus cause more heat and UV radiation.
(B) There is more ozone in the atmosphere during summer
(C) The sunrays have a longer course during summer
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A)
71. Match List-I with List-II:
List-I:
(a) Sherry
(b) Port Wine
(c) Bordeaux
(d) Burgundy
List-II:
(1) Spain
(2) Portugal
(3) Garonne Basin
(4) Rhone-Saone Valley
Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (4) (1) (3) (2)
(B) (4) (1) (2) (3)
(C) (1) (2) (4) (3)
(D) (1) (1) (3) (4)
Answer: (C)
72. Consider the following statements:
1. The ecological pyramid of biomass is normally upright in terrestrial ecosystems and inverted in aquatic ecosystems.
2. In a grassland ecosystem, the ecological pyramid will generally be inverted.
3. (DD) The ecological pyramid of energy is always be upright.
Code: Which of the statements are correct?
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) All three
(D) Only 1 and 3
Answer: (D) (Hint: Statement 2 is incorrect; grassland pyramids are upright.)
73. Which among the following is/are the quantitative criteria for a region to qualify as a ‘biodiversity hotspot’?
1. It has to have conserved at least conserved at least 70% of its original native habitat.
2. It must contain at least 1500 species of vascular plants as endemic.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both (D)
(D) Neither I nor II
Answer: (B) (Hint: A hotspot must have lost ≥70% of its habitat, not conserved it.)
74. Which of the following statement(s) about the ‘National Green Tribunal’ is/are correct?
1. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 is an Act of the Parliament which enables creation of a special tribunal to handle the expeditious disposal of the cases related to environmental issues.
2. It was enacted under India’s constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment.
Codes:
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
Answer: (C)
75. Which of the following words were added in the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?
1. Socialist
2. Integrity
3. Fraternity
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) All 1, 2, and 3
(D) Only 1 and 3
Answer: (A) (Hint: Fraternity was part of the original Preamble.)
76. Consider the following statements in regard to ‘equality before law’ introduced by the British in India:
1. There were similar courts for Indians and Europeans.
2. Justice became costlier than before under the British rule.
3. The government officials often favoured the rich.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(A) All 1
(B) Only 1 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) Only 2 and 3
Answer: (D) (Hint: Statement 1 is incorrect; separate courts existed for Indians and Europeans.)
77. The number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was:
(A) Thirteen
(B) Eleven
(C) Seven
(D) Nine
Answer: (C)
78. Consider the following statements with reference to the role of the President in respect of State Bills:
1. When a Bill is reserved by a Governor for the consideration of the President, the President will either give assent to the Bill or withhold assent to it.
2. Article 201 does not provide any specific time limit for the President’s assent to State Bills.
3. The Supreme Court said that the President cannot exercise an ‘absolute veto’ by delaying indefinitely. He must take a decision within three months and inform the state about any delay with proper reasons.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) All 1, 2, and 3
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A)
79. Which of the following is concerned with the regularity and economy of expenditure of government?
(A) Public Accounts Committee
(B) Business Advisory Committee
(C) Estimates Committee
(D) Committee on Offices of Profit
Answer: (A)