Consider the following statements regarding nitrogen cycle:

Nitrogen in gaseous form can be used by all living organisms.

Nitrogen can be fixed in the atmosphere by lightning and cosmic radiation.

Bacteria can convert nitrates into free nitrogen.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements:

A biome is a community that consist of plants only.

Boundaries of different biomes on land are determined mainly by climate.

Forest, grassland, desert and tundra are types of Biomes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Which of the following mountain ranges separates Asia from Europe?

Andes

Urals

Rocky

Atlas

Which among the following continents has all the three major latitudes passing through it ?

Asia

Europe

South America

Africa


Which of the following is the primary reason for changing of the length of day and night?

Rotation of the Earth on its own axis.

Revolution of Earth around the sun.

Tilt of the Earth’s rotational axis.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements regarding

‘GSLV Mk III’:

It is a three-stage launch vehicle developed jointly by India and Russia.

It is designed to carry satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) only.

It is used for the launch of Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft.

Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3


With reference to the distribution of water on Earth, consider the following statements:

Major percentage of water on earth's surface is freshwater

Major percentage of freshwater is trapped in glaciers and polar ice caps.

Moisture in soil holds more water than available in rivers and streams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only


2 and 3 only


3 only


1 and 3 only




Consider the following statements:


For the formation of dew, it is necessary that the air temperature is above or equal to the freezing point.

For the formation of frost, air temperature must be at or below the freezing point.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only


2 only


Both 1 and 2


Neither 1 nor 2

Species which is not the natural inhabitants of a local habitat, but is introduced in the system is known as?

Endangered species

Vulnerable species

Exotic species

Rare species




Consider the following statements regarding Protected Area Permit:

Foreigners need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit inhabited islands in the Andaman and Nicobar.

Restricted Area Permit issued by the Government of India allows inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period.

Inner Line Permit is issued by the Government of India to allow inward travel of a Foreigner into a protected area for a limited period.

Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?


1 and 2 only


2 and 3 only


1 and 3 only


1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statement regarding India’s National ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation’ (REDD+) Strategy:

National REDD+ Strategy will be implemented by dividing country in 14 physiographic regions for covering all trees within forest areas only.

All the required funding for National REDD+ strategy will come from Green climate fund.

National Governing Council  of  REDD+  will be chaired by the Prime Minister at the national level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None of the above



Consider the following statements regarding Petroleum Coke (PetCoke):

It contains a high amount of Sulfur causing damage to lungs and other breathing problems.

It releases toxic elements like Vanadium and Nickel.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

With reference to ‘Concessional Financing Scheme’ (CFS), consider the following statements:

CFS supports Indian Entities bidding for strategically important infrastructure projects abroad.

Projects under CFS are approved by the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only


2 only


Both 1 and 2


Neither 1 Nor 2



Arrange the following cities of Syria from North to South:

Damascus


Aleppo


Raqqa


Homs


Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 2-3-4-1


b) 3-2-4-1


c) 4-1-2-3


d) 1-3-4-2


Consider the following pairs:


Defense Exercise Participating

Countries

1. Maitree India and Thailand

2. Ekuverin India and USA

3. Yudh Abhyas India and Sri Lanka

4. Indra India and UK


Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

2 and 4 only

1 and 3 only


Consider the following statements:

The Pole Star always indicates the north direction.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all have rings around them.

Meteoroids are found between Mars and Jupiter.

Which of the statements given above is/are

incorrect?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements:

Isthmus is a narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies.

Strait is a narrow strip of land joining two land masses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statement

Knowledge and information technology- based, intellectual property-focussed and entrepreneurially-led economy is known as Gig economy.

Temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees are the features of Kite economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements:

‘Dakshin Gangotri’, ‘Maitri’ and ‘Bharati’ are the three Indian research stations in the Antarctic.

National Centre for Polar and Ocean research controls the Antarctic program of India.

‘INDARC’ is India’s first underwater moored observatory anchored in Kongsflorden fiord (Arctic).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?


Ocean/Landform Characteristic

1. Pacific Ocean S-shape

2. Indian Ocean Circular shape

3. Atlantic Ocean Triangular shape

4. Tibet Highest plateau

5. Mauna Kea Undersea mountain


Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 3, 4 and 5 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 3 and 4 only

4 and 5 only



Consider the following statement regarding Blockchain Bond:

The World Bank launched the world's first blockchain bond.

Asian Development Bank as a sole arranger for this bond.

Funds raised from this bond will go towards sustainable development initiatives.

Which of the following statement given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

The Northern Atlantic Ocean is the busiest in the world. Which of the following statement/statements can be the reason for the above?

It links two of the most industrially developed regions of the world namely North America and West Europe.

Irregular and indented coastline of the Atlantic Ocean provides ideal locations for natural harbors and ports.

It is free of tropical cyclones and tornadoes thus suitable for transportation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3



With reference to our Solar system, consider the following statements:

All planets in the Solar System have satellites.

Venus’s rotational speed is equal to that of Earth.

All the planets except Venus revolve around the sun in a clockwise direction.

Which of the statements given above is/are

incorrect?

2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3


With reference to the ‘Geological Time Scale’, consider the following statements:

The first reptiles evolved during the Pleistocene epoch.

The Modern man came into being in the Holocene epoch.

The extinction of the dinosaurs took place in the Jurassic period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

1 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements:

The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas.

The Asthenosphere extends up to 2900km below the Earth’s surface.

The outer core is in solid state while the inner core is in a liquid state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 only

3 only

2 and 3 only


With reference to ‘Hotspots’, consider the following statements:

Hotspots are defined according to their vegetation.

Mega diversity hotspots are spread evenly all across the globe.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements:

All the Parallels/Latitudes on the Earth are of the same length and have equal distance between them, whereas the length of the Longitude and distance between them decreases towards Pole.

Latitudes are used to classify heat zone of the Earth whereas Longitudes are used to measure Time.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements:

All celestial bodies have their own heat and light.

All the planets revolve around the sun in a fixed circular path, known as orbit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


With reference to Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS), consider the following statements:

It is a type of Postal voting whereby Ballot Papers are returned electronically to ECI.

Secrecy of voting is maintained through the use of OTP only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2



Consider the following statements:

The horizontal motion of water in oceanic water bodies is referred to as the ocean currents and waves while the vertical motion refers to tides.

Waves are the energy and not the water that moves across the ocean surface.

Tides occur due to the gravitational force of the sun, the moon and centrifugal force of the earth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3 only



Consider the following statements about tides:

Neap tides occur when the sun, the moon, and the earth are in a straight line.

Spring tides occur when the sun and the moon are at right angles to each other.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2



With reference to ocean currents, consider the following statements:

Ocean currents are stronger at the surface than at the depths.

Water with low salinity is denser than water with high salinity.

Difference in water density affect the vertical mobility of ocean currents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3



He was known as The father of self-rule; founded the All India Home Rule League and started a newspaper ‘Mahratta;. He is

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Lala Lajpat Rai

Dayanand Saraswati

Lokahitwadi Deshmukh


Which of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on Coastal and arid areas?

Rock Dams

Shelter Belts

Contour Ploughing

Terrace Cultivation



DeepFake recently seen in the news is:

Technique for human DNA synthesis to produce clones

Technique for human image synthesis based on artificial intelligence

Technique to circulate fake videos on messaging apps.

Technique to make fake targets for military practice.


A series of protected areas linked through a global network, intended to demonstrate the relationship between conservation and development are known as?

Biosphere reserves

National Park

Wildlife Sanctuary

Community Reserve



Which one of the following is not a characteristic of minerals?

They are created by natural processes.

They have a definite chemical composition.

Their distribution is uneven.

They are all metallic in nature.



Breeding of fish in specially constructed tanks and ponds is known as?

Pisciculture

Horticulture

Viticulture

Sericulture



Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?


Shifting Cultivation Region

1. Milpa Brazil

2. Roca Mexico

3. Ladang Malaysia

4. Jhumming India


Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 2 and 3 only

3 and 4 only

1 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4