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D. 1, 2 and 3

Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A

Answer Justification :

Fahien’s account on the Gupta administration provides useful information. He characterises
the Gupta administration as mild and benevolent. There were no restrictions on people’s
movements and they enjoyed a large degree of personal freedom. There was no state
interference in the individual’s life. Punishments were not severe. Imposing a fine was a
common punishment. There was no spy system.

The administration was so efficient that the roads were kept safe for travelers, and there was

0no fear of thieves. He mentioned that people were generally prosperous and the crimes were
73negligible. Fahien had also appreciated the efficiency of the Gupta administration as he was
34able to travel without any fear throughout the Gangetic valley. On the whole the
076administration was more liberal than that of the Mauryas.
- 70The practice of untouchability had slowly begun during this period. Fahien mentions that
ail.comChandalas were segregated from the society. Their miserable condition was elaborated by the

Chinese traveler.

@gmFahien refers to the decline of Buddhism in the Gangetic valley. But a few Buddhist scholars
35like Vasubandhu were patronized by Gupta kings. In western and southern India Jainism
ali6flourished.
h - svaish68. Consider the following statements regarding Five Star Villages
ing1. The Department of Posts has launched this scheme.
ali S2. All postal products and services will be made available and marketed and publicized at village
Vaishlevel.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

Answer Justification :
All the above statements are correct.

Five Star Villages

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The Department of Posts has launched a scheme called Five Star Villages, to
ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the
country.

The scheme seeks to bridge the gaps in public awareness and reach of postal products
and services, especially in interior villages.

All postal products and services will be made available and marketed and
publicized at village level, under the Five Star Villages scheme.

Branch offices will function as one-stop shop to cater all post office - related needs of
villagers.

34730The schemes covered under the Five Star scheme include:
- 70076i) Savings Bank accounts, Recurrent Deposit Accounts, NSC / KVP certificates,
ail.comii) Sukanya Samridhi Accounts/ PPF Accounts,
ali635@gmiii) Funded Post Office Savings Account linked India Post Payments Bank Accounts,
svaishiv) Postal Life Insurance Policy/Rural Postal Life Insurance Policy and
ingh -v) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Account / Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti

ali SBima Yojana Account.
VaishIf a village attains universal coverage for four schemes from the above list, then that

village gets four-star status; if a village completes three schemes, then that village get
three-star status and so on.

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69. Which one of the following sculptures was invariably used green schist as the medium?

A. Maurya sculptures
B. Mathura sculptures
C. Bharhut sculptures
D. Gandhara sculptures

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Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : C

Answer Justification :

The Bharhut sculpture was an early Indian sculpture of the Shunga period (mid second
century BCE). It used green schist as a medium.

The Bharhut style, despite being archaic and primitive in its conception, poses as a landmark
of commencement of the tradition of Buddhist narrative relief. Similar scriptures are located
across North India, suggesting that Bharahut was a center for this style.

The stone railings are decorated with medallions and lunates; many are filled with lotus
ornaments and some of them are centered by the head of a man or a woman. Many other
railings depict Jataka Tales and the life events of Buddha.

34730As in all Indian sculpture before the first century CE, the Buddha is represented by a symbol
76such as a wheel, empty throne, or umbrella, never in human form.
ail.com - 70070. Consider the following statements regarding Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings

1. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and UNEP jointly launched the “Healthy and

gmEnergy Efficient Buildings” initiative that will pioneer ways to make workplaces healthier and
5@greener.
ali632. The scheme is applicable to new buildings only.
svaishWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

-A. 1 only
hB. 2 only
ingC. Both 1 and 2
ali SD. Neither 1 nor 2
VaishYour Answer : A

Correct Answer : D

Answer Justification :
Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings

On occasion of World Environment Day, today, Energy Efficiency Services
Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under Ministry of Power, in partnership
with the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) MAITREE
program, launched the “Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings” initiative that
will pioneer ways to make workplaces healthier and greener.

The Market Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency (MAITREE),

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under which this initiative has been launched, is a part of the US-India bilateral
Partnership between the Ministry of Power and USAID and is aimed at accelerating the
adoption of cost-effective energy efficiency as a standard practice within buildings, and
specifically focuses on cooling.

“Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings” Initiative, EESL has taken the leadership by
being the first to implement this framework in its own offices.

This initiative is addressing the challenges of retrofitting existing buildings and
air conditioning systems so that they are both healthy and energy efficient.

Hence, both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect.

0763473071. Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan Court Art
701. The palace of Chandragupta Maurya was inspired by the Achaemenid palaces at Persepolis in
m -Iran.
ail.co2. Burnt brick was the principal building material.

3. Stupas were burial mounds prevalent in India from the Vedic period.

5@gmWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
ali63A. 1 and 2 only

B. 3 only

svaishC. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

ingh -Your Answer : A
ali SCorrect Answer : C
VaishAnswer Justification :

The Mauryan rulers commissioned a large number of architectural works for political as well
as religious reasons. These works are referred to as Court Art.

Palaces:

The Mauryan Empire was the first powerful empire to come to power in India. The capital at
Pataliputra and the palaces at Kumrahar were created to reflect the splendour of the
Mauryan Empire. The palace of Chandragupta Maurya was inspired by the Achaemenid
palaces at Persepolis in Iran. Wood was the principal building material. Megasthenes
described the palace as one of the greatest creations of mankind.

Similarly, Ashoka’s palace at Kumrahar was a massive structure. It had a high central pillar
and was a three-storey wooden structure. The palace walls were decorated with carvings and
sculptures.

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Stupas were burial mounds prevalent in India from the Vedic period. It is a
conventional representation of a funeral cumulus in which relics and ashes of the dead were
kept. During the period of Ashoka, the art of stupas reached its climax. Almost 84000 stupas
were erected during his period.

Although a Vedic tradition, stupas were popularized by the Buddhists. After the death of
Buddha, 9 stupas were erected. 8 of them had the relics of Buddha at their medhi while the
ninth had the pot in which the relics were originally kept.

72. which of the following state/UT launched the first online exchange waste management platform, which will be
able to deliver 100 per cent safe disposal of toxic wastes?

A. Delhi

730B. Maharashtra
34C. Andhra Pradesh
76D. Kerala
- 700Your Answer : B
ail.comCorrect Answer : C
mAnswer Justification :
35@gOnline waste management platform

svaishali6On World Environment Day, Andhra Pradesh launched an online waste management
-platform to handle liquid waste, hazardous, and non-hazardous solid waste and air
hpollutants.
aishali SingThe Andhra Pradesh Environment Management Corporation (APEMC), which will handle

the platform, will henceforth be responsible for safe disposal of all industrial waste

V generated in the state.

Andhra Pradesh Environment Management Corporation (APEMC) is the first
online exchange waste management platform, that will be able to deliver 100
per cent safe disposal of toxic wastes.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

It will properly hold the scrutiny, tracking, and audit of the waste.

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APEMC will handle the waste from its generation until its disposal.

The APEMC will streamline collection of the waste from industries, sort and streamline
the waste as hazardous or non-hazardous or e-waste according to category, and
scientifically dispose it off at various waste disposal centres.

APEMC will track the waste till it is disposed off safely while working with industries to
implement the 6 Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refurbish, Redesign and Remanufacture.

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3473073. The sculpture of Queen Mayadevi’s (mother of Siddhartha Gautam) dream, a descending elephant is shown in
76which of the following locations?
00#75311
ail.com - 7A. Jagayyapetta

B. Bodhgaya

mC. Bharhut
@gD. Sanchi Stupa
ali635Your Answer : C
svaishCorrect Answer : C
-Answer Justification :
SinghBharhut sculptures are tall like the images of Yaksha and Yakhshini in the Mauryan
aliperiod, modelling of the sculptural volume is in low relief maintaining linearity.
VaishAt Bharhut, narrative panels are shown with fewer characters but as the time progresses,

apart from the main character in the story, others also start appearing in the picture space.

Narrative reliefs at Bharhut show how artisans used the pictorial language very
effectively to communicate stories. In one such narrative, showing Queen Mayadevi’s
(mother of Siddhartha Gautam) dream, a descending elephant is shown. The queen is
shown reclining on the bed whereas an elephant is shown on the top heading towards the
womb of Queen Mayadevi.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

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74. Among which of the following locations one could find the evidence of Early Temples?

1. Deogarh
2. Eran
3. Nachna-Kuthara
4. Udaygiri

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Your Answer : B

0Correct Answer : D
63473Answer Justification :
7007At all the locations given above we could find the evidence of early temples.
ail.com -Early Temples:
mDuring post-Mauryan period, while construction of stupas continued, Brahmanical temples and
@gimages of gods also started getting constructed. Often temples were decorated with the
35images of gods. Myths mentioned in the Puranas became part of narrative representation of
ali6the Brahmanical religion.
svaishEach temple had a principal image of a god. The shrines of the temples were of three
-kinds—(i) sandhara type (without pradikshinapatha), (ii) nirandhara type (with
ghpradakshinapatha), and (iii) sarvatobhadra (which can be accessed from all sides).
ali SinSome of the important temple sites of this period are Deogarh in Uttar Pradesh, Eran,
aishNachna-Kuthara and Udaygiri near Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh. These temples are
V simple structures consisting of a veranda, a hall and a shrine at the rear.

75. Which of the following statement regarding Fishing Cat is incorrect?

A. In India, fishing cats are mainly found in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans.
B. The fishing cat is nocturnal.
C. It is capable of breeding all year round.
D. The fishing cat is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : D

Answer Justification :

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Fishing Cat

Scientific Name: Prionailurus viverrinus

Wetlands are the favorite habitats of the fishing cat. In India, fishing cats are mainly
found in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, on the foothills of the Himalayas
along the Ganga and Brahmaputra river valleys and in the Western Ghats.

The fishing cat is nocturnal and apart from fish also preys on frogs, crustaceans, snakes,
birds, and scavenges on carcasses of larger animals.

30It is capable of breeding all year round but in India its peak breeding season is known to
47be between March and May.
700763The fishing cat is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means that
-it faces a high threat of extinction in the wild. Hence, option (d) is correct.
mail.comThe Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) lists the fishing
@gcat on Appendix II part of Article IV of CITES, which governs international trade in this
35species.

svaishali6In India, the fishing cat is included in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection)
-Act, 1972 and thereby protected from hunting.
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76. Consider the following statements regarding the Guntapalle:
1. It is a rock-cut cave site.
2. Independent Buddha images are found here.
3. Small apsidal and circular chaitya halls have been excavated belonging to the second century
BCE.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Your Answer :

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Correct Answer : D

Answer Justification :

All the statements given above are correct.

Guntapalle is a rock-cut cave site near Eluru. Small apsidal and circular chaitya halls
have been excavated belonging to the second century BCE. Independent Buddha images
are found here.

77. The famous sculpture of the ‘Gajasur Shiva’, can be found in:

A. Ajanta Caves

730B. Ellora Caves
34C. Nashik Caves
76D. Bagh Caves
- 700Your Answer :
ail.comCorrect Answer : B
mAnswer Justification :
svaishali635@gHence, option (b) is correct.
ingh -78. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Bullfrog
ali S1. This species is found in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

2. It is mostly found in forested areas and coastal regions.

Vaish3. It is mostly solitary and nocturnal.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

Answer Justification :

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Indian Bullfrog

Conservation Status:

IUCN: Least Concern
IWPA : Schedule IV
CITES : Appendix II
Distribution:

This species is found throughout most wetland areas of India, Bangladesh and much of
northern Pakistan, and is recorded from the southern parts of Nepal, and from upper
and northern central Myanmar.

730Characteristics, Habitat and Behaviour:
007634It is mainly aquatic, inhabiting mostly freshwater wetlands, both natural and artificial
- 7(especially paddy fields).
ail.comIt is absent or uncommon in forested areas and coastal regions (Fugler, 1983).
gmHence, statement 2 is incorrect.
ali635@It is mostly solitary and nocturnal; inhabiting holes and bushes near permanent water
svaishcourses and pools (Dutta, 1990).
gh -Its diet includes invertebrates, small mammals and birds.

Vaishali Sinhttps://www.wii.gov.in/nmcg/priority-species/amphibians/indian-bullfrog

79. Consider the following statements regarding the ancient universities:
1. Vallabhi University was an important place to learn the Hinayana Buddhism.
2. Nalanda University was established by Dharmapala.
3. Vikramashila University was an important learning centre of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only

Your Answer : C

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Correct Answer : D

Answer Justification :

Vallabhi University existed between 6th century A.D and 12th century A.D and was an
important centre for the Hinayana Buddhism.

Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Nalanda University was established in 5th Century CE, during the reign of
Kumaragupta.

Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Vikramashila University was founded by King Dharampala of Pala dynasty. It was an

30important place to learn the Vajrayana Buddhism and Tantric teachings.
6347Hence, statement 3 is correct.
ail.com - 700780. Consider the following statements regarding ‘No Go’ areas

1. In 2009, the environment and coal ministries had jointly placed the country’s forested areas

gmunder two categories – Go and No-Go.
5@2. No Go areas are those having more than 10 per cent gross forest cover (GFC).

ali63Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
svaishA. 1 only

B. 2 only

h -C. Both 1 and 2
ingD. Neither 1 nor 2
aishali SYour Answer : A
V Correct Answer : A

Answer Justification :

As per the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE):

1. Since 2015, of the 49 blocks cleared for coal mining, 9 were in ‘No-Go’ areas, or
regions that were once classified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests and
Climate Change as containing very dense forests and hence closed to coal mining.

2. In 2020, of the 41 blocks put up for auction, 21 feature in the original No-Go list.

3. Currently India is not utilising its existing capacity fully: 67% of the mines

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auctioned since 2015 are were not operational yet.

What are ‘No Go’ areas in coal mining?

In 2009, the environment and coal ministries had jointly placed the country’s forested
areas under two categories – Go and No-Go – and imposed a ban on mining in the ‘No-Go’
zones on environmental grounds.

‘No Go’ areas are those having either more than 10 per cent weighted forest cover
(WFC) or more than 30 per cent gross forest cover (GFC). Hence, statement 2 is
incorrect.

0Is there a need for classifying ‘Go’ and ‘No Go’ areas?
63473The exercise is aimed at prioritising forest areas under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.

- 7007Besides, Diversion of forest land for coal mining in these areas, which are rich in flora
ail.comand fauna, will have “avoidable serious adverse impact on forests and wildlife”.
gmIf mining were to continue, even with afforestation and reclamation, it would not be possible to
5@restore the regions biodiversity.
svaishali63https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/no-go-forests-cleared-for-coal-mini

ng-says-report/article32388101.ece
Singh -81. Consider the following pairs of Archaeological sites
aliand states they are located:
aishArchaeological sites:
States:
V1. Keeladi urban settlements Andhra Pradesh

2. Thotlakonda Tamil Nadu

3. Kotada Bhadli Karnataka

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None

Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D

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Answer Justification :

None of the pairs given above are correctly matched.

Excavations in Keeladi prove that an urban civilisation existed in Tamil Nadu in the
Sangam era on the banks of the river Vaigai.

Hence, pair 1 is incorrectly matched.

Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is situated on a hill near Bheemunipatnam near
Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Hence, pair 2 is incorrectly matched.

Kotada Bhadli is an archaeological site of the Indus Valley civilization. It is located in

30the state of Gujarat.
6347Hence, pair 3 is incorrectly matched.
7007https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/20/keeladi-excavations/
ail.com -https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/a-campaign-to-save-visakhapatnams-200

0-year-old-buddhist-site-of-thotlakonda/article34368632.ece

@gmhttps://indianexpress.com/article/explained/study-has-found-to-claim-indians-were-making-chee
35se-4500-years-ago-6844589/
- svaishali682. Consider the following statements regarding NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA)
gh1. It aims to facilitate a paradigm shift to zero-emission transport across Asia.
in2. The NDC Transport Initiative for Asia is a joint program which is funded by seven countries of
ali SSouth East Asia.
VaishWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A

Answer Justification :

NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA)

The NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) aims to facilitate a paradigm shift to

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zero-emission transport across Asia.

The program will achieve this shift by supporting China, India and Vietnam to develop
comprehensive decarbonization strategies and solutions to implement them.

Beyond the three countries, on the regional and global level, the program will maximize
impact by reaching out to additional countries in Southeast Asia, sharing lessons
learned, increasing discourse on decarbonizing transport and promoting efficient, multi-
stakeholder approaches coordinated between government ministries, civil society, and
the private sector.

The NDC Transport Initiative for Asia is a joint program of seven organizations

0funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI)  of the German Ministry for
473the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU). Hence,
63statement 2 is incorrect.
- 7007https://www.ndctransportinitiativeforasia.org/partners
@gmail.com83. Which of following religious sect is a sub-sect of Mahayana Buddhism?
ali635A. Sautantrika
svaishB. Vaibhasika

C. Terapanth

-D. Yogachara
SinghYour Answer : B
aliCorrect Answer : D
VaishAnswer Justification :

Yogachara, (Sanskrit: “Practice of Yoga [Union]”) also called Vijnanavada (“Doctrine of
Consciousness”) or Vijnaptimatra (“Consciousness Only”), an influential idealistic school of
Mahayana Buddhism.

Hence, option (d) is correct.

84. Who among the following Mughal rulers commissioned the ‘Bibi Ka Maqbara’ tomb structure?

A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb

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D. Humayun

Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C

Answer Justification :

The Bibi Ka Maqbara is a tomb located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was
commissioned in 1660 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his first and
chief wife Dilras Banu Begum and is considered to be a symbol of Aurangzeb's 'conjugal
fidelity'.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

473085. Consider the following statements regarding Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS)
7631. It is an initiative of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
002. Secretary, MNRE is the ex-officio President of the Association.
- 73. All State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) are the member of the Association.
ail.comWhich of the statements given above are correct?
mA. 1 and 2 only
@gB. 2 and 3 only
35C. 1 and 3 only
ali6D. 1, 2 and 3
svaishYour Answer :
-Correct Answer : D
SinghAnswer Justification :
VaishaliAll the above statements are correct.

Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS)

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal agency at the central level
for promotion of grid-connected and off-grid renewable energy in the country.

Ministry’s programmes are implemented in close coordination with State Nodal Agencies
(SNAs) for renewable energy (RE). Over the period the SNAs have developed
considerable knowledge and experience in planning and implementation of RE
programmes. In this background it is important that SNAs interact and learn from each
other’s experiences and also share their best practices and knowledge regarding
technologies and schemes/programmes.

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MNRE took an initiative in this regard in consultation with SNAs, and
Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (abbreviated as “AREAS)
has been formed and registered as a society on 27 August 2014 under Society
Registration Act 1860.

Hon’ble Union Minister in-charge of New & Renewable Energy is the Ex-Officio Patron
of the Association and Secretary, MNRE is the ex-officio President of the
Association. All SNAs are the member of the Association.

Transaction of business of the AREAS to be carried out by an Executive Committee (EC)
which is presided over by the President of the AREAS.

30Vice President to be elected by the members and Joint Secretary, MNRE to be the
47ex-officio member of EC.
700763In addition, Executive Director, two SNAs from each zone (North, South, East,
-West and North-East, and UTs) are also members of the Executive Committee.
mail.comhttps://mnre.gov.in/areas
svaishali635@g86. The Anekantavada and Syadvada doctrines belong to:
-A. Jainism
ghB. Buddhism
inC. Advaitha philosophy
ali SD. Veerashaivism
VaishYour Answer : A

Correct Answer : A

Answer Justification :

Anekantavada, (Sanskrit: “non-one-sidedness” or “many-sidedness”) in Jainism, the
ontological assumption that any entity is at once enduring but also undergoing
change that is both constant and inevitable.

Syadvada, in Jaina metaphysics, the doctrine that all judgments are conditional,
holding good only in certain conditions, circumstances, or senses, expressed by the word
syāt (Sanskrit: “may be”). The ways of looking at a thing (called naya) are infinite in number.

Hence, option (a) is correct.

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87. Consider the following statements regarding the Warli painting:

1. The painting tradition that goes back to 2500-3000 BC.
2. Paintings use geometrical patterns to draw nature and humans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C

0Answer Justification :
3473Both the statements given above are correct.
70076The name of the Warli painting comes from the people who have been carrying the
-painting tradition that goes back to 2500-3000 BC. They are called the Warlis,
ail.comindigenous people that occupy mainly the Gujarat-Maharashtra border. These paintings have

close resemblance to the mural paintings of Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh that date back to

mthe pre-historic period.
35@gTraditionally, the paintings are done on the walls using very basic graphic vocabulary,
ali6including a triangle, a circle and a square. These shapes are inspired from nature, i.e.
svaishcircle from sun or moon, triangle from conical shaped trees or mountains and square from

sacred enclosure or piece of land. To represent a human or animal, two triangles are joined at

-the tip, with circles acting like their head
Vaishali Singh88. Azad Pattan hydel power project is being executed on the

A. Jhelum River
B. Indus River
C. Brahmaputra River
D. Krishna River

Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A

Answer Justification :
Azad Pattan hydel power project

Pakistan and China signed an agreement for the 700 MW Azad Pattan hydel power

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project on the Jhelum river in Sudhoti district of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
(PoK).

The $ 1.5-billion project is the second power project under the China Pakistan Economic
Corridor (CPEC), for which an agreement has been signed. The first agreement, for the
1,100 MW Kohala project. That project, worth $ 2.3 billion, too will come up on the
Jhelum near Muzaffarabad.

The agreement is not yet in the public domain. According to the EPC (Engineer,

Procurement and Contract) agreement, the project is a run-of-the-river scheme with a

reservoir located near Muslimabad village, 7 km upstream from the Azad Pattan bridge,

in district Sudhnoti, one of the eight districts of PoK.

4730Hence, option (a) is correct.
- 70076389. Consider the following pairs of Traditional Handicraft
ail.comToys and states they belong to:
Traditional Handicraft Toys: State:
gm1. Kinnal toys
Karnataka
35@2. Etikoppaka toys
Kerala
ali63. Channapatna toys
Andhra Pradesh
h - svaishWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
ingA. 1 and 2 only
ali SB. 3 only

aishC. 1 only
V D. 2 and 3 only

Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

Answer Justification :

Kinnal Craft is a traditional wooden craft local to the town of Kinhal, in Karnataka.

Hence, pair 1 is correctly matched.

Etikoppaka Toys are made of soft wood and lacquer color. They belong to the state of
Andhra Pradesh.

Hence, pair 2 is incorrectly matched.

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Channapatna is famous for its wooden toys and lacquerware. It is located in the state
of Karnataka.

Hence, pair 3 is incorrectly matched.

90. Consider the following statements regarding Amoebiasis
1. It is a parasitic infection of the colon caused by amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.
2. According to WHO, Entamoeba histolytica is the third-leading cause of morbidity and mortality
due to parasitic disease in humans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only

730C. Both 1 and 2
34D. Neither 1 nor 2
70076Your Answer : C
-Correct Answer : C
ail.comAnswer Justification :
@gmAll the above statements are correct.
ali635Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery

svaishA team of researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has developed new
h -drug molecules against the protozoa that cause amoebiasis.
Vaishali SingWhat is Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery?

It is a parasitic infection of the colon with the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.

According to WHO, Entamoeba histolytica is the third-leading cause of
morbidity and mortality due to parasitic disease in humans.

This protozoan is anaerobic or micro-aerophilic in nature such that it cannot survive high
concentrations of oxygen.

However, during infection, it faces a high surge of oxygen inside the human body. The
organism synthesizes large amounts of cysteine to counter oxidative stress.

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Spread of the disease:

It spreads through drinking or eating uncooked food, such as fruit, that may have been
washed in contaminated local water.

91. Consider the following statements regarding Vedanta School
1. It believes that if a person attains the knowledge of the self, he would automatically
understand brahma and would achieve salvation .
2. It argued that a person would have to bear the brunt of their actions from the previous birth in
the next one

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

30A. 1 only
347B. 2 only
76C. Both 1 and 2
00D. Neither 1 nor 2
ail.com - 7Your Answer : C

Correct Answer : C

@gmAnswer Justification :
ali635Both the statements given above are correct.
svaishVedanta is made of two words- ‘Veda’ and ‘ant’, i.e. the end of the Vedas. This school
-upholds the philosophies of life as elaborated in the Upanishads
inghThis argument equalizes atma and brahma and if a person attains the knowledge of
ali Sthe self, he would automatically understand brahma and would achieve salvation. This
aishargument would make brahma and atma indestructible and eternal.
V Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Vedanta theory also gave credence to the theory of Karma. They believed in the theory of
Punarjanama or rebirth. They also argued that a person would have to bear the brunt of
their actions from the previous birth in the next one.

Hence Statement 2 is correct.

92. Consider the following statements regarding the proposed Common Eligibility Test (CET):

1. The Common Eligibility Test will be held four times a year.
2. The CET will be conducted in 22 major Indian languages.
3. CET will be a first level test to shortlist candidates and the score will be valid for three years.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : C

Answer Justification :

National Recruitment Agency (NRA)

The NRA will conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for recruitment to non-gazetted posts

0in government and public sector banks. This test aims to replace multiple examinations
73conducted by different recruiting agencies for selection to government jobs advertised each
634year, with single online test.
7007Salient features.

ail.com -The Common Eligibility Test will be held twice a year. Hence, statement 1 is
mincorrect.
ali635@gThere will be different CETs for graduate level, 12th Pass level and 10th pass level to
svaishfacilitate recruitment to vacancies at various levels.
h -The CET will be conducted in 12 major Indian languages. This is a major
ingchange, as hitherto examinations for recruitment to Central Government jobs
ali Swere held only in English and Hindi. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
VaishTo begin with CET will cover recruitments made by three agencies: viz. Staff Selection

Commission, Railway Recruitment Board and the Institute of Banking Personnel
Selection. This will be expanded in a phased manner.

CET will be held in 1,000 centres across India in a to bid remove the currently prevalent
urban bias. There will be an examination centre in every district of the country. There
will be a special thrust on creating examination infrastructure in the 117 aspirational
districts.

CET will be a first level test to shortlist candidates and the score will be valid for three
years.

There shall be no restriction on the number of attempts to be taken by a candidate to

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appear in the CET subject to the upper age limit. Age relaxation for SC/ST and OBC
candidates as per existing rules will apply.

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93. Which of the following is/are part of Buddha’s Eightfold Path?
1. Right Conduct
2. Right Speech
3. Right Effort
4. Right Livelihood

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

30A. 1, 2 and 3 only
347B. 2, 3 and 4 only
76C. 1 and 4 only
00D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
ail.com - 7Your Answer : D

Correct Answer : D

@gmAnswer Justification :
ali635The Four Noble Truths of Buddha are:
svaish- The world is full of suffering.
h -- The cause of suffering is desire.
ali Sing- If desires are get rid off, suffering can be removed.
Vaish- This can be done by following the Eightfold Path.

The Eightfold Path consists of right view, right resolve, right speech, right conduct, right
livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration.

94. Consider the following statements regarding the famous Bhakti saint Dadu Dayal:

1. He rejected the authority of the Vedas.
2. He belonged to the state of Gujarat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C

Answer Justification :

Both the statements given above are correct

Dadu, (born 1544, Ahmadabad, India—died c. 1603, Naraina), Hindu-Muslim saint who
inspired the formation of a sect called Dadu Panth.

Dadu rejected the authority of the Vedas (earliest Hindu
scriptures), caste distinctions, and all divisive, external forms of worship, such as
visits to temples and pilgrimages. Instead, he concentrated on japa (repetition of the
name of God) and themes such as the soul as the bride of God.

30Dadu’s poetic aphorisms and devotional hymns, the vehicle of his teachings, were
347collected in a 5,000-verse anthology, Bani (“Poetic Utterances”). They also appear along
76with selections from other poet-saints (sants) Kabir, Namdev, Ravidas, and Haridas in a
00somewhat fluid verse anthology called Pancvani (“Five [Groups of] Utterances”),
- 7which constitutes scriptures for the Dadu Panth.
gmail.com95. Which of the following feature about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is correct?

ali635@A. Nominal fee is charged from a candidate for participating in the RPL program.
svaishB. RPL recognizes the value of learning acquired inside a formal setting.

C. Every successfully certified candidate receives INR 5000.

-D. Candidate receives exposure to concepts of digital and financial literacy.
inghYour Answer : D
ali SCorrect Answer : D
VaishAnswer Justification :

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched Pradhan Mantri
Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in the year 2015. This Scheme was further extended in the year
2016. The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme was to enable a large number of Indian
youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better
livelihood. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a component of PMKVY Scheme. Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) largely refers to an assessment process used to evaluate a person's
existing skill sets, knowledge and experience gained either by formal, non-formal or informal
learning.

Significant Features of RPL

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No fee is charged from a candidate for participating in the RPL program

RPL recognizes the value of learning acquired outside a formal setting and
provides a government certificate for an individual’s skills

Every successfully certified candidate receives INR 500

Candidate receive exposure to concepts of digital and financial literacy

Candidate receive an accidental insurance coverage for three years at free of
cost.

34730Hence, option (d) is correct.
0076https://vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/skill-development/best-practices-on-skill-development/recog
- 7nition-of-prior-learning-rpl
gmail.com96. Consider the following statements regarding the Temples of Khajuraho:
5@1. They belong to the Nagara style of temples
ali632. The mention of Khajuraho and its temples is in the accounts of Hiuen Tsang
svaishWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

-A. 1 only
ghB. 2 only
inC. Both 1 and 2
ali SD. Neither 1 nor 2
VaishYour Answer : B

Correct Answer : A

Answer Justification :

The Temples of Khajuraho are a magnificent example of the Nagara style of
temples as the temples consist of a sanctum, a narrow ante-chamber (antarala), a
transept (mahamandapa), additional halls (ardha mandapa), a mandapa or nave and an
ambulatory passage (Pradakshina-path) which is lighted by large windows.

Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Khajuraho, known for its ornate temples, was built by the Chandela rulers between
900 CE to 1130 CE. The first mention of Khajuraho and its temples is in the accounts
of Abu Rahyan al Biruni ( 1022 CE) and Ibn Batuta (1335 CE).

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Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Hsuan-Tsang visited India during 7th century A.D.

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97. Ladkhan temple at Aihole is an example of:

A. Hoysala Temple Architecture
B. Chalukya Temple Architecture
C. Rashtrakuta Temple Architecture
D. Chola Temple Architecture

730Your Answer : A
34Correct Answer : B
70076Answer Justification :
ail.com -The Ladkhan temple or Chalukya Shiva Temple, dedicated to Shiva, is one of the

oldest Hindu temples and is located in the group of monuments at Aihole in the state

mof Karnataka, India.
svaishali635@g98. Consider the following statements regarding Stand-off anti-tank missile (Sant)

1. Sant is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

-2. It is an air-launched missile with a range of more than 25km.
inghWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
ali SA. 1 only
aishB. 2 only

V C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A

Answer Justification :

Stand-off anti-tank missile (Sant)

India is developing a new air-launched missile capable of knocking out enemy tanks
from a stand-off distance of more than 10km. The indigenous missile named stand-off
anti-tank missile (Sant) is expected to be mated to the Indian Air Force’s Russian-origin Mi-35
attack helicopters to arm them with the capability to destroy enemy armour from an improved
stand-off range. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

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Sant is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The existing Russian-origin Shturm missile on the Mi-35 can target tanks at a range of 5km.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/anti-tank-missile-with-10km-range-to-be-tested-in-
2-months/story-Lrc3BQKUNxX1tjtRwg8ckJ.html

99. Ravanachhaya of Odisha, is an example of:

A. Rod Puppetry
B. String Puppetry
C. Glove Puppetry
D. Shadow Puppetry

34730Your Answer : D
76Correct Answer : D
- 700Answer Justification :
ail.comThe most theatrically exciting is the Ravanachhaya of Orissa. The puppets are in one
mpiece and have no joints. They are not coloured, hence throw opaque shadows on the
gscreen. The manipulation requires great dexterity, since there are no joints. The puppets are
35@made of deer skin and are conceived in bold dramatic poses. Apart from human and animal
ali6characters, many props such as trees, mountains, chariots, etc. are also used.
h - svaishHence, option (d) is correct.
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100. Consider the following statements regarding Cryptojacking
1. It is a cyber security measure to curb illicitly mining of crypto currency.
2. WannaMine is a type of Cryptojacking.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B

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Answer Justification :

Cryptojacking is a type of cyberattack in which a hacker co-opts a target's
computing power to illicitly mine cryptocurrency on the hacker's behalf. Hence,
statement 1 is incorrect.

Cryptojacking can target individual consumers, massive institutions, and even industrial
control systems.

Cryptojacking has become an increasingly popular way for fraudsters and criminals to
extract money from their targets in the form of cryptocurrency.

0The lines between cryptojacking and the "legitimate" practice of browser mining are not
73always clear.
7007634Examples of Cryptojacking
ail.com -In February 2018, a Spanish cybersecurity firm, Panda Security, announced that a

cryptojacking script, known by its nickname "WannaMine," had spread to computers around

mthe world. The new malware variant was being used to mine the cryptocurrency monero.
Vaishali Singh - svaishali635@ghttps://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cryptojacking.asp

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