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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
Q1. {A&C – Sites} Which of the following statements about Dharnikota is not true?
Dharnikota was known as Dhanyakatakam and served as the capital of the Satavahana dynasty.
Xuanzang visited here and praised its great Amaravati stupa.
Jainism flourished here during the reign of the Satavahana dynasty.
The Dalai Lama held a Kalachakra ceremony here.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Explanation
Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct
In 500 BCE, Dharanikota was known as Dhanyakatakam, the capital of the Satavahana dynasty, which ruled in the Deccan from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE.
Xuanzang visited the great Amaravati stupa at Dharanikota and wrote an enthusiastic account of the place and the viharas.
Dalai Lama conducted a very large Kalachakra ceremony there in January 2006.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Jainism flourished here during the reign of Sada kings, not Satavahana.
Answer: (d) 3 only | Difficulty Level: Hard
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Explanation
Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct
In 500 BCE, Dharanikota was known as Dhanyakatakam, the capital of the Satavahana dynasty, which ruled in the Deccan from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE.
Xuanzang visited the great Amaravati stupa at Dharanikota and wrote an enthusiastic account of the place and the viharas.
Dalai Lama conducted a very large Kalachakra ceremony there in January 2006.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Jainism flourished here during the reign of Sada kings, not Satavahana.
Answer: (d) 3 only | Difficulty Level: Hard
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Explanation
Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct
In 500 BCE, Dharanikota was known as Dhanyakatakam, the capital of the Satavahana dynasty, which ruled in the Deccan from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE.
Xuanzang visited the great Amaravati stupa at Dharanikota and wrote an enthusiastic account of the place and the viharas.
Dalai Lama conducted a very large Kalachakra ceremony there in January 2006.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Jainism flourished here during the reign of Sada kings, not Satavahana.
Answer: (d) 3 only | Difficulty Level: Hard
Question 2 of 8
2. Question
Q2. {A&C – Sites} Consider the following statements about the Brahmi script:
Brahmi is the earliest writing system developed in India after the Indus script.
All modern Indian and many Southeast and East Asian scripts are derived from Brahmi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Both the statements are correct
Brahmi script is the earliest writing system developed in India after the Indus script.
All modern Indian and several hundred Southeast and East Asian scripts are believed to be derived from Brahmi.
Some descendant scripts of Brahmi are Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Tibetan, etc.
The earliest (indisputably dated) and best-known Brahmi inscriptions are the rock-cut edicts of Ashoka in north-central India, dating to 250–232 BCE.
In most cases, Brahmi and its derivatives are written from left to right, but an early coin discovered in Madhya Pradesh is inscribed with Brahmi characters running from right to left.
It is used in ancient texts of the three major Dharmic religions, Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, as well as their Chinese translations.
For example, the LalitavistaraSūtra (Mahayana Buddhist Sutra).
Brahmi was deciphered by James Prinsep, the secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 | Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Both the statements are correct
Brahmi script is the earliest writing system developed in India after the Indus script.
All modern Indian and several hundred Southeast and East Asian scripts are believed to be derived from Brahmi.
Some descendant scripts of Brahmi are Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Tibetan, etc.
The earliest (indisputably dated) and best-known Brahmi inscriptions are the rock-cut edicts of Ashoka in north-central India, dating to 250–232 BCE.
In most cases, Brahmi and its derivatives are written from left to right, but an early coin discovered in Madhya Pradesh is inscribed with Brahmi characters running from right to left.
It is used in ancient texts of the three major Dharmic religions, Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, as well as their Chinese translations.
For example, the LalitavistaraSūtra (Mahayana Buddhist Sutra).
Brahmi was deciphered by James Prinsep, the secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 | Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Both the statements are correct
Brahmi script is the earliest writing system developed in India after the Indus script.
All modern Indian and several hundred Southeast and East Asian scripts are believed to be derived from Brahmi.
Some descendant scripts of Brahmi are Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Tibetan, etc.
The earliest (indisputably dated) and best-known Brahmi inscriptions are the rock-cut edicts of Ashoka in north-central India, dating to 250–232 BCE.
In most cases, Brahmi and its derivatives are written from left to right, but an early coin discovered in Madhya Pradesh is inscribed with Brahmi characters running from right to left.
It is used in ancient texts of the three major Dharmic religions, Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, as well as their Chinese translations.
For example, the LalitavistaraSūtra (Mahayana Buddhist Sutra).
Brahmi was deciphered by James Prinsep, the secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 | Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 3 of 8
3. Question
Q3. {IR – UN} With reference to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), consider the following statements:
UNIFIL was established by the UN Security Council in response to Israel’s invasion of Lebanon.
Major contributors to UNIFIL include the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) was established in 1978 by the UNSecurity Council after Israel invaded Lebanon.
Mission: Oversee Israeli withdrawal and restore peace and security in Lebanon.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Major Contributors: Indonesia (Major Contributor), Italy, India, Nepal, and China.
Answer: (b) 2 only | Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) was established in 1978 by the UNSecurity Council after Israel invaded Lebanon.
Mission: Oversee Israeli withdrawal and restore peace and security in Lebanon.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Major Contributors: Indonesia (Major Contributor), Italy, India, Nepal, and China.
Answer: (b) 2 only | Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) was established in 1978 by the UNSecurity Council after Israel invaded Lebanon.
Mission: Oversee Israeli withdrawal and restore peace and security in Lebanon.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Major Contributors: Indonesia (Major Contributor), Italy, India, Nepal, and China.
Answer: (b) 2 only | Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 4 of 8
4. Question
Q4. {IE – Industry} Consider the following companies:
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Ltd
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Which of the above companies is/are recognized as Maharatna companies in India?
Correct
Explanation
A Maharatna company is a government-owned company in India that has been granted a special status by the Indian government.
The status is given to selected Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) based on their performance, operational efficiency, and contribution to the economy.
Option (c) is correct
Updated List of Maharatna companies in India:
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Ltd
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Coal India Limited (CIL)
GAIL India Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited
Oil India Ltd (OIL)
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Benefits of Maharatna Companies:
Strategic Agility: These can undertake mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments domestically and internationally.
Investment Authority: They can allocate up to ₹5,000 crore or 15% of their net worth in a single project without government consent.
Enhanced Autonomy: These companies enjoy increased operational and financial independence, enabling quicker and more efficient decision-making.
Human Resource Governance: The Board of Directors can create positions below their level and make HR management and training decisions.
Financial Excellence: To qualify, companies must show exceptional financial performance, including high turnover, net worth, and profitability over the past three years.
A Maharatna company is a government-owned company in India that has been granted a special status by the Indian government.
The status is given to selected Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) based on their performance, operational efficiency, and contribution to the economy.
Option (c) is correct
Updated List of Maharatna companies in India:
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Ltd
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Coal India Limited (CIL)
GAIL India Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited
Oil India Ltd (OIL)
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Benefits of Maharatna Companies:
Strategic Agility: These can undertake mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments domestically and internationally.
Investment Authority: They can allocate up to ₹5,000 crore or 15% of their net worth in a single project without government consent.
Enhanced Autonomy: These companies enjoy increased operational and financial independence, enabling quicker and more efficient decision-making.
Human Resource Governance: The Board of Directors can create positions below their level and make HR management and training decisions.
Financial Excellence: To qualify, companies must show exceptional financial performance, including high turnover, net worth, and profitability over the past three years.
A Maharatna company is a government-owned company in India that has been granted a special status by the Indian government.
The status is given to selected Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) based on their performance, operational efficiency, and contribution to the economy.
Option (c) is correct
Updated List of Maharatna companies in India:
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Ltd
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Coal India Limited (CIL)
GAIL India Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited
Oil India Ltd (OIL)
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Benefits of Maharatna Companies:
Strategic Agility: These can undertake mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments domestically and internationally.
Investment Authority: They can allocate up to ₹5,000 crore or 15% of their net worth in a single project without government consent.
Enhanced Autonomy: These companies enjoy increased operational and financial independence, enabling quicker and more efficient decision-making.
Human Resource Governance: The Board of Directors can create positions below their level and make HR management and training decisions.
Financial Excellence: To qualify, companies must show exceptional financial performance, including high turnover, net worth, and profitability over the past three years.
Q5. {Envi – Species} Consider the following statements regarding the red panda:
The red panda is a small arboreal mammal.
It is the state animal of Arunachal Pradesh.
Red pandas are diurnal and often live in groups.
The species is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
The red panda is indeed a small arboreal mammal.
It is recognized as the state animal of Sikkim.
Red pandas are nocturnalandusually solitary, not diurnal or group-living.
The red panda is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
In India, they are found in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal.
Answer: (c) 1 and 4 | Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
The red panda is indeed a small arboreal mammal.
It is recognized as the state animal of Sikkim.
Red pandas are nocturnalandusually solitary, not diurnal or group-living.
The red panda is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
In India, they are found in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal.
Answer: (c) 1 and 4 | Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
The red panda is indeed a small arboreal mammal.
It is recognized as the state animal of Sikkim.
Red pandas are nocturnalandusually solitary, not diurnal or group-living.
The red panda is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
In India, they are found in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal.
Answer: (c) 1 and 4 | Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 6 of 8
6. Question
Q6. {In News} Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Monte Carlo Method?
Correct
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
The Monte Carlo Method is an algorithm that reveals a distribution by randomly sampling its elements repeatedly.
The method is named for a casino in Monaco, inspired by physicist Stanislaw Ulam’s uncle’s gambling.
It is used to predict the probability of various outcomes when the potential for random variables is present.
It also helps to explain the impact of risk & uncertainty in prediction & forecasting models.
Applications: Aerodynamics, Power plant design, Quantum mechanics, Several areas of engineering, Computer graphics, Artificial intelligence models, and Risk-estimating in finance.
Answer: (b) An algorithm used to predict the probability of various outcomes by randomly sampling elements | Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (b) is correct
The Monte Carlo Method is an algorithm that reveals a distribution by randomly sampling its elements repeatedly.
The method is named for a casino in Monaco, inspired by physicist Stanislaw Ulam’s uncle’s gambling.
It is used to predict the probability of various outcomes when the potential for random variables is present.
It also helps to explain the impact of risk & uncertainty in prediction & forecasting models.
Applications: Aerodynamics, Power plant design, Quantum mechanics, Several areas of engineering, Computer graphics, Artificial intelligence models, and Risk-estimating in finance.
Answer: (b) An algorithm used to predict the probability of various outcomes by randomly sampling elements | Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
The Monte Carlo Method is an algorithm that reveals a distribution by randomly sampling its elements repeatedly.
The method is named for a casino in Monaco, inspired by physicist Stanislaw Ulam’s uncle’s gambling.
It is used to predict the probability of various outcomes when the potential for random variables is present.
It also helps to explain the impact of risk & uncertainty in prediction & forecasting models.
Applications: Aerodynamics, Power plant design, Quantum mechanics, Several areas of engineering, Computer graphics, Artificial intelligence models, and Risk-estimating in finance.
Answer: (b) An algorithm used to predict the probability of various outcomes by randomly sampling elements | Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 7 of 8
7. Question
Q7. {S&T – Defence} Consider the following statements regarding thermite, a mixture of aluminum and iron oxide utilized in Dragon Drones:
Statement-I: The use of thermite in warfare is prohibited under international law.
Statement-II: When ignited, thermite triggers a self-sustaining reaction that is difficult to extinguish.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Explanation
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Dragon drones release a substance called thermite, a mixture of aluminium and iron oxide.
When ignited, thermite triggers a self-sustaining reaction that is difficult to extinguish.
Thermite is not explosive but generates heat at such extreme temperatures – more than 2,200 degrees Celsius – that it burns through and damages nearly any material. It can also burn underwater.
Dragon drones are usually low-flying as thermite is more effective when closely touching the target.
The use of thermite in war isnot prohibited under international law.
Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct | Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Dragon drones release a substance called thermite, a mixture of aluminium and iron oxide.
When ignited, thermite triggers a self-sustaining reaction that is difficult to extinguish.
Thermite is not explosive but generates heat at such extreme temperatures – more than 2,200 degrees Celsius – that it burns through and damages nearly any material. It can also burn underwater.
Dragon drones are usually low-flying as thermite is more effective when closely touching the target.
The use of thermite in war isnot prohibited under international law.
Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct | Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Dragon drones release a substance called thermite, a mixture of aluminium and iron oxide.
When ignited, thermite triggers a self-sustaining reaction that is difficult to extinguish.
Thermite is not explosive but generates heat at such extreme temperatures – more than 2,200 degrees Celsius – that it burns through and damages nearly any material. It can also burn underwater.
Dragon drones are usually low-flying as thermite is more effective when closely touching the target.
The use of thermite in war isnot prohibited under international law.
Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct | Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 8 of 8
8. Question
Q8. {PIN World – Africa} With reference to the Sahara Desert, consider the following statements:
The Sahara Desert is the world’s largest desert.
It is located in North Africa and spans across 11 countries.
Several rivers discharge into Lake Victoria, which is situated in the southern Sahara.
The prominent nomadic groups in the region include the Bedouins and Tuaregs.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statements 2 and 4 are correct, and Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect
Sahara Desert is the world’s largest hot desert and the third-largest desert overall, smaller only than the deserts of Antarctica and the northern Arctic.
It is located inNorth Africaandtouches 11 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.
In 1922, Al Azizia (Libya) in the Sahara recorded the highest temperature, 57.7 °C.
Several rivers discharge into Lake Chad in the southern Sahara (not lake Victoria); the Niger rises in Fouta Djallon region of Guinea and flows through southwestern Sahara before turning southward to the sea.
Tribes: Various nomadic groups, Bedouins and Tuaregs are prominent. The oasis in the Sahara and the Nile Valley in Egypt support settled populations.
Answer: (b) Only two | Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statements 2 and 4 are correct, and Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect
Sahara Desert is the world’s largest hot desert and the third-largest desert overall, smaller only than the deserts of Antarctica and the northern Arctic.
It is located inNorth Africaandtouches 11 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.
In 1922, Al Azizia (Libya) in the Sahara recorded the highest temperature, 57.7 °C.
Several rivers discharge into Lake Chad in the southern Sahara (not lake Victoria); the Niger rises in Fouta Djallon region of Guinea and flows through southwestern Sahara before turning southward to the sea.
Tribes: Various nomadic groups, Bedouins and Tuaregs are prominent. The oasis in the Sahara and the Nile Valley in Egypt support settled populations.
Answer: (b) Only two | Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statements 2 and 4 are correct, and Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect
Sahara Desert is the world’s largest hot desert and the third-largest desert overall, smaller only than the deserts of Antarctica and the northern Arctic.
It is located inNorth Africaandtouches 11 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.
In 1922, Al Azizia (Libya) in the Sahara recorded the highest temperature, 57.7 °C.
Several rivers discharge into Lake Chad in the southern Sahara (not lake Victoria); the Niger rises in Fouta Djallon region of Guinea and flows through southwestern Sahara before turning southward to the sea.
Tribes: Various nomadic groups, Bedouins and Tuaregs are prominent. The oasis in the Sahara and the Nile Valley in Egypt support settled populations.
Answer: (b) Only two | Difficulty Level: Medium
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