APSC AE PHE 2026: GS FULL LENGTH TEST 21 ( 100 CA RELATED MCQS)

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding tree-cover loss in India:

1. Global Forest Watch is a platform, backed by the World Resources Institute, that uses satellite data to monitor forests.
2. “Tree cover loss” as measured by such platforms always indicates permanent deforestation.
3. As per the report, Assam recorded the highest tree-cover loss among Indian states during 2001–2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. With reference to Ramsar sites, consider the following:

1. The Ramsar Convention was adopted in 1971 at Ramsar, Iran.
2. The Montreux Record is a register of Ramsar sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur.
3. Surha Tal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary), India’s 100th Ramsar site, is in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Regarding the India–Nepal boundary, consider:

1. The Kalapani region is associated with the source of the Kali (Mahakali) river.
2. The Susta dispute is linked to the shifting course of the Gandak (Narayani) river.
3. The India–Nepal border passes through Himachal Pradesh.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Consider the following statements about the North Eastern Council (NEC):

1. It is a constitutional body under the Eighth Schedule.
2. It is a statutory body established under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971.
3. The Governors and Chief Ministers of the North-Eastern states are its members.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 only

Q5. With reference to On-Screen Marking (OSM) of answer scripts:

1. Physical answer booklets are scanned and anonymised before evaluation.
2. Evaluators assess the scripts on computer screens.
3. It requires physical transportation of answer scripts to each evaluator.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

Q6. Consider the following statements about the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Project Udayak:

1. BRO functions under the Ministry of Defence.
2. Project Udayak is a territorial wing of BRO that builds and maintains strategic roads in North-East India.
3. BRO is a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q7. Regarding border-guarding forces of India, consider:

1. The Border Security Force guards the India–Pakistan and India–Bangladesh borders.
2. The Sashastra Seema Bal guards the India–Nepal and India–Bhutan borders.
3. The Assam Rifles is the primary force guarding the India–China border.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q8. Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, travelled as part of which mission?
(a) Crew-9 (b) Axiom Mission 4 (c) Crew-10 (d) Soyuz MS-25

Q9. Consider the following about air pollutants:

1. PM2.5 refers to particles with diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less.
2. Fine particulate matter can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
3. Organic carbon aerosols are largely emitted from biomass burning and combustion.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q10. Consider the following statements:

1. Amolops frogs are cascade or torrent-dwelling frogs found in fast-flowing hill streams.
2. North-East India falls within the Himalaya and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspots.
3. Kiphire district, where Amolops kamal was found, is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q11. Regarding precision farming, as proposed at Nagaland’s Kiwifruit Centre of Excellence, consider:

1. It relies on real-time data on weather, soil and water.
2. It uses technologies like GPS, sensors and remote sensing.
3. It advocates uniform application of inputs across the entire field.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q12. Consider the following pairs:

1. CoBRA : CRPF
2. Greyhounds : Border Security Force
3. Garud : Indian Air Force

Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q13. Consider the following statements:

1. Bhuvan is India’s geoportal developed by ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre.
2. NavIC is India’s regional satellite navigation system.
3. NavIC provides coverage over India and about 1,500 km beyond its borders.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q14. Dragonflies, such as the rediscovered Gynacantha khasiaca, are of ecological interest. Consider:

1. They belong to the insect order Odonata.
2. Their larval (nymph) stages are aquatic.
3. They are useful bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem health.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q15. Regarding Sanchi, where the relics of Sariputra and Maudgalyayana are preserved, consider:

1. Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. The original Great Stupa was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka.
3. The ornate gateways (toranas) were added during the Satavahana period.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

Q16. Consider the following:

1. Marcia Lucas won an Academy Award for editing the 1977 film Star Wars.
2. Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Academy Award.
3. Mehboob Khan’s Mother India won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q17. Consider the following about the National Games:

1. They are organised under the aegis of the Indian Olympic Association.
2. The 38th National Games (2025) were hosted by Uttarakhand.
3. Meghalaya will be the first North-Eastern state to host the National Games.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q18. With reference to the National Education Policy 2020, consider:

1. It proposes a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure replacing the 10+2 system.
2. It recommends public investment in education at 6% of GDP.
3. It mandates Hindi as the third language in all states.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q19. Consider the following about cave ecosystems of Meghalaya:

1. The caves occur largely in limestone (karst) terrain of the Khasi–Jaintia hills.
2. Krem Liat Prah is among the longest caves in the Indian subcontinent.
3. Cave ecosystems depend primarily on photosynthesis occurring inside the cave.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q20. Regarding inflation indices in India:

1. The Wholesale Price Index is compiled by the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT.
2. The current WPI series has 2011–12 as its base year.
3. The WPI covers price movements in services.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

Q21. Consider the following about the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI):

1. It was established in 1916.
2. Its headquarters is in Kolkata.
3. It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q22. Consider the following about the Asian Games:

1. They are governed by the Olympic Council of Asia.
2. The 2026 edition is being held at Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
3. The first Asian Games were held in Tokyo in 1951.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q23. Consider the following:

1. The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman.
2. In India, the Price Stabilisation Fund is administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs to stabilise prices of commodities such as pulses and onions.
3. The Strait of Hormuz links the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 only

Q24. Consider the following about the Dadasaheb Phalke Award:

1. It is the highest award in Indian cinema.
2. Devika Rani was its first recipient.
3. It is conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q25. With reference to skill development in India, consider:

1. The National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) organises qualifications into levels from 1 to 10.
2. Sector Skill Councils are industry-led bodies aligned with NSDC.
3. NSDC is a fully government-owned departmental undertaking.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q26. Consider the following about World Environment Day:

1. It is led by the United Nations Environment Programme.
2. It is observed on 5 June.
3. Its first observance followed the Rio Earth Summit of 1992.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q27. Under Article 19(2) of the Constitution, reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech and expression may be imposed on which of the following grounds?

1. Contempt of court
2. Defamation
3. Incitement to an offence
4. Economic stability of the State

Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q28. Consider the following about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019:

1. It provides a path to citizenship for specified religious minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who entered India on or before 31 December 2014.
2. It applies to all religious communities from these three countries.
3. It does not apply to Sixth Schedule tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q29. Consider the following:

1. Project Elephant was launched in 1992.
2. The elephant was declared a National Heritage Animal in 2010.
3. Palamu Tiger Reserve is located in Chhattisgarh.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q30. Consider the following:

1. MOVCD-NER is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
2. Sikkim became India’s first fully organic state.
3. Kiwi is a native crop of Arunachal Pradesh.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q31. Consider the following about measures of economic growth:

1. Gross State Domestic Product is the aggregate value of final goods and services produced within a state in a year.
2. Nominal GSDP growth is measured at constant prices.
3. Real GSDP growth removes the effect of price changes.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q32. If a state’s GSDP grows at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3% for five years, its GSDP at the end of the period will be approximately:
(a) 1.7 times the initial value (b) 1.9 times the initial value (c) 2.2 times the initial value (d) 3.1 times the initial value

Q33. Consider the following regarding language and education in the Constitution:

1. Article 350A directs States to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage to children of linguistic minority groups.
2. Article 350B provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities appointed by the President.
3. Education is exclusively in the Union List.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2 only

Q34. Consider the following:

1. Northeast Frontier Railway is headquartered at Maligaon, Guwahati.
2. The India Meteorological Department functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. Lumding is a division of the Northeast Frontier Railway.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q35. Consider the following about Borgeet:

1. Borgeets were composed by Srimanta Sankardeva and Madhavdeva.
2. They are composed primarily in Sanskrit.
3. Sattriya, associated with the same Vaishnavite tradition, was accorded classical dance status by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q36. Consider the following about drug and cosmetic regulation:

1. The Drugs Controller General of India heads the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.
2. Cosmetics are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.
3. CDSCO functions under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q37. With reference to DAY-NRLM, consider:

1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. The Lakhpati Didi initiative targets an annual household income of at least ₹1 lakh for SHG members.
3. It is a purely state-funded scheme.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q38. Consider the following about the Cannes Film Festival:

1. Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar won the top prize at the first Cannes festival in 1946.
2. Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light won the Grand Prix in 2024.
3. Un Certain Regard is the main competitive section for the Palme d’Or.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q39. Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005:

1. The National Disaster Management Authority is headed by the Prime Minister.
2. The State Disaster Management Authority is headed by the Chief Minister.
3. The State Disaster Management Authority is headed by the Governor.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

Q40. Consider the following about traditional textiles:

1. Eri silk is produced by Samia ricini, which feeds mainly on castor leaves.
2. Muga silk is unique to Assam and has a GI tag.
3. Eri silk is obtained by boiling cocoons with the pupae inside.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only

Q41. Consider the following about Milkha Singh:

1. He finished fourth in the 400 m at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
2. He won gold at the 1958 Commonwealth Games.
3. He was conferred the Bharat Ratna.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q42. Consider the following about India and the Arctic:

1. India’s Himadri research station is located at Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, Norway.
2. India is a permanent member of the Arctic Council.
3. India released its Arctic Policy in 2022.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

Q43. Consider the following about the Brahmaputra Board:

1. It is a statutory body created under the Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980.
2. Its headquarters is in Guwahati.
3. It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q44. Consider the following pairs of traditional water systems and regions:

1. Dong irrigation : Assam
2. Bamboo drip irrigation : Meghalaya
3. Zabo system : Nagaland
4. Apatani paddy-cum-fish culture : Mizoram

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four

Q45. Consider the following about NITI Aayog:

1. It is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body.
2. It replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.
3. It has the power to allocate funds to States.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q46. Consider the following about the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework:

1. It was adopted at COP15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
2. It sets a target of protecting 30% of land, waters and seas by 2030.
3. It was adopted under the UNFCCC.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q47. With reference to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution:

1. It lists 22 languages.
2. Khasi and Garo are included in it.
3. Bodo is included in it.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q48. Consider the following about the Atharvaveda:

1. It is also known as the Brahmaveda.
2. It contains hymns, charms and spells relating to healing and everyday life.
3. Its hymns were meant chiefly for the Hotri priest.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q49. Consider the following about live-in relationships in law:

1. In S. Khushboo v. Kanniammal (2010), the Supreme Court held that live-in relationships between consenting adults are criminal offences.
2. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 covers women in relationships in the nature of marriage.
3. In Tulsa v. Durghatiya (2008), the Supreme Court held that children born of long cohabitation may be presumed legitimate.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q50. Consider the following:

1. Loktak is the largest freshwater lake in North-East India.
2. Keibul Lamjao is the world’s only floating national park.
3. Loktak Lake is located in Nagaland.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q51. Which of the following tribes of Arunachal Pradesh belong to the Tani group?

1. Apatani
2. Galo
3. Monpa
4. Nyishi

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Q52. Consider the following about the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023:

1. It provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
2. Within this reservation, seats are reserved for SC and ST women.
3. It also applies to the Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Councils.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q53. Consider the following about the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), in which Italy is a partner:

1. It was announced at the G20 Summit in New Delhi in 2023.
2. It envisages rail and shipping links.
3. It is a component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q54. In the context of Indian stock markets:

1. Exchanges impose price bands (circuit limits) on individual securities.
2. Market-wide circuit breakers are triggered at index movements of 10%, 15% and 20%.
3. Circuit limits are imposed by the Reserve Bank of India.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q55. Consider the following about coffee in India:

1. The Coffee Board functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. Karnataka is the largest coffee-producing state.
3. Monsooned Malabar coffee has a GI tag.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q56. Which one of the following India’s bilateral exercise–country pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(a) Nomadic Elephant : Mongolia
(b) Ekuverin : Maldives
(c) Ajeya Warrior : France
(d) Surya Kiran : Nepal

Q57. With reference to parliamentary privileges:

1. Article 105 guarantees freedom of speech in Parliament.
2. Article 122 bars courts from inquiring into the validity of parliamentary proceedings on grounds of procedural irregularity.
3. Parliamentary privileges have been fully codified in a single Act.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q58. Regarding the IUCN Red List:

1. It is maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
2. “Extinct in the Wild” refers to species surviving only in cultivation, captivity or outside their historical range.
3. “Endangered” indicates a lower extinction risk than “Vulnerable”.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q59. Which of the following state–state flower pairs is correctly matched?
(a) Manipur : Shirui Lily
(b) Nagaland : Red Vanda
(c) Mizoram : Rhododendron
(d) Meghalaya : Nageshwar

Q60. Consider the following about the International Booker Prize:

1. Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand was the first Hindi novel to win it.
2. Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp, originally in Kannada, won in 2025.
3. It is awarded only to novels originally written in English.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q61. Consider the following about tea:

1. Darjeeling tea was the first product in India to receive a GI tag.
2. The Tea Board of India is headquartered in Kolkata.
3. Tea grows best on black cotton soil.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q62. In early Buddhist (aniconic) art, which of the following symbol–event pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(a) Lotus : Birth
(b) Bodhi tree : Enlightenment
(c) Stupa : First sermon
(d) Dharmachakra : First sermon

Q63. Which one of the following pairs of movements and their region or leader is NOT correctly matched?
(a) Bhumkal (1910) : Bastar
(b) Ulgulan : Birsa Munda
(c) Hool (1855) : Kols
(d) Rampa Rebellion : Alluri Sitarama Raju

Q64. Which one of the following statements about weather phenomena in India is INCORRECT?
(a) Loo is a hot, dry wind of the northern plains in summer.
(b) Nor’westers (Kalbaisakhi) occur in West Bengal and Assam in the pre-monsoon season.
(c) Mango showers occur in Kerala and Karnataka before the monsoon.
(d) Andhi storms are winter cyclonic disturbances originating in the Mediterranean.

Q65. Which of the following were among the sixteen Mahajanapadas?

1. Anga
2. Vanga
3. Kalinga
4. Assaka

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only

Q66. Regarding the Asian elephant:

1. It is classified as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
2. It is in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. It is listed in Appendix II of CITES.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q67. Capital flight from a country is likely to lead to:

1. Depreciation of the domestic currency.
2. Depletion of foreign exchange reserves if the central bank intervenes.
3. Appreciation of the domestic currency.

Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only

Q68. With reference to Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY:

1. It provides health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care.
2. The National Health Authority is the apex implementing body.
3. The senior-citizen (70+) cover is restricted to BPL households.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

Q69. Which of the following pairs of festivals and tribes of Arunachal Pradesh is NOT correctly matched?
(a) Solung : Adi
(b) Dree : Apatani
(c) Nyokum : Nyishi
(d) Reh : Galo

Q70. Consider the following about UNICEF:

1. It was created by the UN General Assembly in 1946.
2. Its headquarters is in New York.
3. It is financed from the UN regular budget.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q71. With reference to bail in India:

1. In bailable offences, bail is a matter of right.
2. Courts consider factors such as flight risk and likelihood of tampering with evidence.
3. Anticipatory bail is provided under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
4. Bail can never be granted where an offence is punishable with life imprisonment.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Q72. Consider the following about Lovlina Borgohain and Indian boxing:

1. Lovlina won an Olympic bronze in the women’s welterweight (69 kg) category at Tokyo 2020.
2. Mary Kom won an Olympic bronze at London 2012.
3. Vijender Singh won an Olympic gold at Beijing 2008.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q73. Regarding Geographical Indications (GI) in India:

1. They are governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
2. The GI Registry is located at Chennai.
3. A registered GI is valid in perpetuity without renewal.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q74. Consider the following judgments:

1. NALSA v. Union of India (2014) recognised transgender persons as the “third gender”.
2. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018) decriminalised consensual same-sex conduct between adults.
3. Supriyo Chakraborty v. Union of India (2023) legalised same-sex marriage.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q75. Consider the following:

1. The Marché du Film is the business and film-market arm of the Cannes Film Festival.
2. Bodo was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.
3. Bodo belongs to the Indo-Aryan family of languages.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

Q76. With reference to narcotics control in India:

1. The NDPS Act, 1985 prohibits the production, manufacture and sale of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances except for medical or scientific purposes.
2. The Narcotics Control Bureau operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. The Narcotics Control Bureau is headquartered in Mumbai.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q77. Which one of the following is NOT a feature typically associated with PCOS/PMOS?
(a) Hyperandrogenism
(b) Insulin resistance
(c) Irregular ovulation
(d) Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells

Q78. Consider the following about Sikkim:

1. It was included in the North Eastern Council in 2002.
2. It became a State of India in 1975 through the 36th Constitutional Amendment.
3. It shares an international border with Assam.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q79. Consider the following about the development of the North-East:

1. Central ministries are required to earmark at least 10% of their gross budgetary support for the North-Eastern region.
2. The Ministry of DoNER was upgraded to a full ministry in 2004.
3. The North Eastern Council was created by a Constitutional Amendment.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

Q80. With reference to the India Semiconductor Mission:

1. It functions under MeitY as a specialised agency.
2. The Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Ecosystem has an outlay of about ₹76,000 crore.
3. OSAT units deal with wafer fabrication.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q81. Consider the following:

1. Under the India–Myanmar Free Movement Regime, people residing within 16 km of the border on either side could cross without a visa.
2. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram share a border with Myanmar.
3. The Golden Triangle comprises Myanmar, Laos and Thailand.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q82. Consider the following:

1. The Skill India Mission was launched on 15 July 2015.
2. 15 July is designated by the UN as World Youth Skills Day.
3. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was created in 2014.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

Q83. Consider the following about the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023:

1. It amended 42 Central Acts to decriminalise minor offences.
2. Its objective is to improve ease of living and ease of doing business.
3. It replaced the Indian Penal Code.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only

Q84. Consider the following:

1. Article 44 of the Constitution is a Directive Principle of State Policy relating to a Uniform Civil Code.
2. Goa continues to be governed by the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 as a uniform civil system.
3. Article 44 is enforceable by courts.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q85. With reference to the Chief Minister of a State:

1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor.
2. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.
3. A non-legislator appointed Chief Minister may continue for up to one year without being elected.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q86. Consider the following about musk deer:

1. Musk deer lack antlers.
2. The musk deer is the state animal of Uttarakhand.
3. Musk deer belong to the family Cervidae.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q87. Which one of the following musicians has NOT been conferred the Bharat Ratna?
(a) M. S. Subbulakshmi
(b) Bhimsen Joshi
(c) Ustad Bismillah Khan
(d) Asha Bhosle

Q88. Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh lies in the Patkai region. Which of the following are part of the Purvanchal hills?

1. Patkai Bum
2. Naga Hills
3. Mizo Hills
4. Garo Hills

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q89. Consider the following about the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL):

1. It is a database of India’s traditional knowledge created to prevent misappropriation and biopiracy.
2. It is maintained by the Indian Council of Medical Research.
3. Patent offices abroad can access it under specified agreements.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q90. Consider the following about the Lok Sabha under the Constitution:

1. Article 81 fixes the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha at 550 (530 from States and 20 from Union Territories).
2. The freeze on readjustment of seats based on the 1971 Census was extended till the first Census after 2026 by the 84th Constitutional Amendment.
3. Orders of the Delimitation Commission can be challenged in courts.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q91. Consider the following about the Garo Hills:

1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the Garo Hills.
2. Balpakram National Park, in the Garo Hills, is known as the “Land of Perpetual Winds”.
3. Nokrek is located in the Khasi Hills.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q92. Consider the following about Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh:

1. The Khamti follow Theravada Buddhism.
2. The Monpa follow Mahayana (Tibetan) Buddhism.
3. Tawang Monastery belongs exclusively to the Nyingma school.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

Q93. Consider the following about the Iran nuclear issue:

1. The JCPOA was signed in 2015 between Iran and the P5+1 countries.
2. The United States withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018.
3. Iran is not a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q94. Consider the following about bats:

1. Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight.
2. Many bat species use echolocation to navigate and locate prey.
3. Fruit bats contribute to seed dispersal and pollination.
4. All bat species feed on fruit or nectar.

Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q95. Consider the following about agarwood:

1. Agarwood resin forms in Aquilaria trees as a response to injury or fungal infection.
2. Aquilaria species are listed in Appendix II of CITES.
3. Aquilaria is the State tree of Assam.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q96. Consider the following about the NISAR mission:

1. It is a joint Earth-observation mission of NASA and ISRO.
2. It carries L-band and S-band synthetic aperture radars.
3. It was launched aboard a PSLV rocket.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q97. Consider the following about the civil services:

1. Article 312 empowers Parliament to create All India Services if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by at least two-thirds of members present and voting.
2. The IAS, IPS and Indian Forest Service are All India Services.
3. The Indian Foreign Service is an All India Service.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q98. Consider the following:

1. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is a statutory body established under the IRDA Act, 1999.
2. GIC Re is India’s national reinsurer.
3. IRDAI functions under the Ministry of Commerce.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q99. Consider the following about National Handloom Day:

1. It is observed on 7 September.
2. It commemorates the Swadeshi Movement, launched on 7 August 1905.
3. It was first observed in 2015.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q100. Consider the following:

1. Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), the eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej were allocated to India.
2. Majuli, a river island in the Brahmaputra, became India’s first island district in 2016.
3. The Brahmaputra enters India through Arunachal Ridge no 2.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3