Q1. Bhutan’s eastern border is adjacent to which Indian state?
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Ans.1 Option D is correct Explanation
• The Indian states of West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Assam share their boundaries with Bhutan.
• The Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of India are separated by a 699 km long, regional border.
• The boundary between Bhutan and India is the only access to land that reaches Bhutan since the boundary with China is fully closed.
Q2. With reference to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), considers the following statements
1. It functions as a repository of information on crime and criminals so as to assist the investigators in linking crime to the perpetrators.
2. It was set up based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee.
3. It is entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS).
4. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Ans. 2 Option C is correct Explanation
• NCRB was set-up in 1986 under the Ministry of Home Affairs to function as a repository of information on crime and criminals so as to assist the investigators in linking crime to the perpetrators. Hence, statements 1 and 4 are correct.
• It was set up based on the recommendations of the National Police Commission (1977- 1981) and the MHA’s Task Force (1985). Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• The Bureau has been entrusted to maintain the National Database of Sexual Offenders (NDSO) and share it with the States/UTs on a regular basis.
• NCRB has also been designated as the Central Nodal Agency to manage technical and operational functions of the ‘Online
Cyber-Crime Reporting Portal’.
• The responsibility of implementation of the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) has also been given to the NCRB. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Q3. Consider the following statements on Chandrayaan 3
1. It is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.
2. India’s most successful launch vehicle “PSLV”, launched it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. 3 Option A is the correct Explanation
• Chandrayaan-3 is a lunar exploration mission by the Indian Spacе Rеsеarch Organisation (ISRO).
• It is the third mission in thе Chandrayaan sеriеs, following Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2. Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) in Sriharikota on July 14, 2023.
• The Chandrayaan-3 Mission consists of the propulsion module (PM) the Lander module (LM) and a Rover
• The lander (Vikram) and rover payloads (Pragyan) of Chandrayaan-3 remain the same as the Chandrayaan-2 mission.
• Launch Vehicle: The LVM3 M4 launcher has been successfully utilized to launch Chandrayaan-3. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Q4. Consider the following statements on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
1. It is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006.
2. It functions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. 4 Option D is the correct Explanation
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The FSS Act of 2006 consolidated various acts & orders that had earlier handled food-related issues in various Ministries and Departments.
• Nodal ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Q5. Consider the following statements on AI
1. Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of AI that uses artificial neural networks to learn from data in a way that is similar to how the human brain learns.
2. Deep Learning (DL) involves the development of algorithms that allow computers to learn from data without being explicitly programmed.
3. The “Turing Test” used in the context of artificial intelligence is a test to determine if a computer is capable of human-like emotions.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Ans. 5 Option D is correct Explanation
• The term AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence by machines.
• ML or Machine Learning is a subset of AI that involves the development of algorithms that allow computers to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• DL or Deep Learning is a subset of ML that uses artificial neural networks to learn from data in a way that is similar to how the human brain learns. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• The Turing test is a test to determine whether machines can impersonate human beings. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• The Turing test, named after British mathematician Alan Turing, was a concept proposed to test if a machine could deceive a person into thinking it was human.
Q6. Consider the following statements with reference to The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
1. The BIS operates a Product Certification scheme to ensure compliance with Indian Standards.
2. The BIS certification scheme is mandatory for all the products, complying with the Indian standards.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. 6 Option B is correct Explanation
• BIS operates a Product Certification scheme to ensure compliance with Indian Standards. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Before granting a license to any manufacturer, BIS ascertains the availability of the required infrastructure and capability of the manufacturer to produce and test the product conforming to the relevant Indian Standards on a continuous basis.
• The BIS certification scheme is voluntary in nature. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• However, for a number of products, compliance to Indian Standards made mandatory by the Central Government
under various statutes in the public interest.
Q7. Which of the following statements best defines the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
A. The total monetary value of all the final goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a given time period.
B. The total monetary value of all the final goods and services produced by a country’s residents, regardless of where they are located, in a given time period.
C. The total monetary value of all the final goods and services produced within a country’s borders minus the value of imports in a given time period.
D. The total value of investments made by domestic and foreign investors in a given time period
Ans. 7 Option A is correct Explanation
• Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the monetary value of all the final goods and services produced within a country’s
borders in a specific time period, generally one year. Hence, option A is correct.
• It is a broad measurement of a nation’s overall economic activity
Q8. With reference to Tropical Cyclones, consider the following statements
1. Cyclones are rapid inward air circulation around a low-pressure area.
2. It requires a large sea surface with a temperature higher than 27° C for its formation.
3. Coriolis Force is not required in the formation of Tropical Cyclones.
4. Cyclonic wind movements are anti-clockwise in the Southern hemisphere and clockwise in the Northern hemisphere.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Ans. 8 Option B is correct Explanation
• Cyclones are rapid inward air circulation around a low-pressure area. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The air circulates in an anticlockwise direction in the Northern hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern hemisphere.
Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.
• The conditions favorable for the formation and intensification of tropical storms are:
o Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
o Presence of the Coriolis force. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
o Small variations in the vertical wind speed.
o A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation.
o Upper divergence above the sea level system.
Q9. Consider the following statements
1. The unemployment ratio is defined as the percentage of persons unemployed among the persons in the labor force.
2. The Periodic Labour Force Survey is conducted by the National Sample Survey (NSO), working under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. 9 Option C is correct Explanation
• The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines unemployment as being out of a job; being available to take a job; and actively engaged in searching for work.
• The unemployment rate is measured as the ratio of the unemployed to the labor force. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Considering the importance of the availability of labor force data at more frequent time intervals, the National Statistical Office (NSO) launched the Periodic Labour Force Survey in April 2017.
• Objective of PLFS: To estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators (viz. Worker Population Ratio, Labour Force Participation Rate, Unemployment Rate) in the short time interval of three months for
the urban areas only in the ‘Current Weekly Status’ (CWS).
• To estimate employment and unemployment indicators in both ‘Usual Status’ (ps+ss) and CWS in both rural and
urban areas annually.
• It is conducted by the National Sample Survey (NSO), working under the Ministry of Statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI). Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Q10.consider the following statements
1. Cyclones are rapid inward air circulation around a low-pressure area.
2. It requires a large sea surface temperature higher than 27° C for its formation.
3. Coriolis Force is not required in the formation of Tropical Cyclones.
4. Cyclonic wind movements are anti-clockwise in the Southern hemisphere and clockwise in the Northern hemisphere.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Ans. 10 Option D is correct Explanation
• Statement 1 is incorrect. NDMA operates in coordination with various government agencies at the national and state levels to ensure effective disaster management.
• Statement 2 is also incorrect. NDMA’s primary focus is on disaster preparedness, mitigation, capacity-building, and
prevention rather than post-disaster relief efforts.
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