Question Number: 1

Question Type: MCQ

Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: current affairs
Concept: current affairs
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding ‘bamboo rice’

1) Bamboo Rice is found only in Odisha.
2) Bamboo rice looks like paddy rice and tastes more like wheat.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: B
Explanation: Odisha is famous for Bamboo Rice. However, it is also found in
Tripura. After bamboo cookies and bamboo bottles, Tripura has now launched
‘bamboo rice’, an exotic variety of rice derived from flower blossoms in
bamboo trees. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct. Bamboo rice grows out of a dying bamboo shoot.
Bamboo rice looks like paddy rice and tastes more like wheat. Bamboo rice is
not commonly available as it takes many years for a bamboo tree to flower.

Question Number: 2
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Economy
Concept: International organizations
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.2) Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report is published by

A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) RBI
D) WEF
ANS: A
Explanation: It is a biennial report of the World Bank.
It provides a global audience with the latest and most accurate estimates on
trends in global poverty and shared prosperity. For more than two decades,
extreme poverty was steadily declining. Now, for the first time in a generation,
the quest to end poverty has suffered its worst setback.

Question Number: 3
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Environment and Ecology
Concept: Environmental conservation
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the National Air Quality
Index (NAQI)
1) It has been launched in 2019.
2) It has been developed by the Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB).
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: NAQI is launched in 2014.
Statement 2 is correct: It has been developed by the CPCB.

Additional information:
NAQI is a tool that uses numbers to simplify air quality data by classifying
pollution levels into 6 categories—good, satisfactory, moderate, poor, very poor
and severe—and denotes a colour code on the basis of how harmful the
pollution in a specific area is.

Question Number: 4
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Environment and Ecology
Concept: Environmental conservation
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO
Q.4) In National Air Quality Index (NAQI), the air quality is measured on
which of the following pollutants?
1) Particulate matter (PM10)
2) Particulate matter (PM 2.5)
3) Ozone (O3)
4) Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1,2 and 3 only
C) 1,2,3 and 4
D) 2,3 and 4 only
ANS: C
Explanation: In NAQI, the measurement of air quality is based on eight
pollutants, namely: Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter (PM2.5),
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO),
Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH3), and Lead (Pb). Hence, C is the correct answer.

Question Number: 5
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Newspapers
Concept: PIB News analysis
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.5) The term ‘RAISE-2020’ is in the news in the recent past. Consider the
following statements regarding it.
1) It is a Mega Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence.
2) It is organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: A
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social
Empowerment 2020,’ is a Mega Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) and NITI Aayog are organising the Mega Virtual Summit
AI from October 5-9, 2020.

Question Number: 6
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Economy
Concept: Balance of Payment
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.6) Which of the following constitute the Capital Account?

1) Foreign Direct Investment
2) Foreign loans
3) Remittances
4) Portfolio investment
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2 and 4 only
ANS: D
Explanation: Capital account of BOP records all those transactions, between the
residents of a country and the rest of the world, which cause a change in the
assets or liabilities of the residents of the country or its government. It is related
to claims and liabilities of financial nature. FDI, foreign loans, portfolio
investment, etc are components of the capital account. Whereas, remittances are
part of the current account. Hence, D is the correct answer.

Question Number: 7
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.7) Which statement regarding the tenure of a judge of the Supreme Court is
not correct?
A) Judge of the Supreme Court can remain in office till the age of 65 years.
B) Judge of the Supreme Court gives his resignation letter to the Chief Justice
of India.
C) Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by the President on the
recommendation of Parliament,
D) Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from the office on the ground
of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

A: B
Explanation: A judge of the Supreme Court gives his resignation letter to the
President.
Question Number: 8
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.8) Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

A) President of India
B) Vice President of India
C) Prime Minister of India
D) Chosen from the members of the Rajya Sabha
ANS: B
Explanation: The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya
Sabha.

Question Number: 9
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Internal Security
Concept: Security Forces & their Mandates
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.9) Consider the following statements regarding the National Investigation

Agency (NIA)
1) NIA was created in the year of 2000.
2) It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Agency came into existence with the enactment
of the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 by the Parliament of India on 31
December 2008.
Statement 2 is correct. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Additional information:
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a central agency established by
the Indian Government to combat terror in India. It acts as the Central Counter-
Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency. The agency is empowered to deal with
terror-related crimes across states without special permission from the states.

Question Number: 10
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Environment and ecology
Concept: Ecosystem
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.10) Which of the following is/are true about mangroves?

1) Mangroves grow well in estuaries and mudflats but not on salt marshes.
2) Mangroves consists of a number of salt-tolerant species of plants.
3) Mangrove swamps protect coastal areas from erosion and tsunamis.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: C Commented [1]: changed ans from D to C

Explanation: Mangroves grow along the coasts in the salt marshes, tidal creeks,
mudflats and estuaries. They consist of a number of salt-tolerant species of
plants. Crisscrossed by creeks of stagnant water and tidal flows, these forests
give shelter to a wide variety of birds. Mangrove swamps protect coastal areas
from erosion, storm surge (especially during hurricanes), and tsunamis.

Question Number: 11
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian economy
Concept: international organizations
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.11) India is not part of which of the following groupings?

 A) BRICS
B) IBSA
C) RCEP
D) SCO
ANS: C
Explanation: India is part of all above-mentioned groups except RCEP.

Question Number: 12
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Environment and ecology
Concept: Environmental conservation
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.12) Consider the following matches:

National Park State

1) Corbett National Park Uttar Pradesh

2) Bandhavgarh National Park Madhya Pradesh
3) Bandipur National Park Maharashtra
4) Keibul-Lamjao National Park Manipur

Which above given pair/s is/ are correctly matched?

A) 1,2 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 2,3 and 4 only
D) 1,2,3 and 4
ANS: B
Explanation: Correctly matched pairs are
 ● Corbett National Park Uttarakhand
● Bandhavgarh National Park Madhya Pradesh
● Bandipur National Park Karnataka
● Keibul-Lamjao National Park Manipur

Question Number: 13
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.13) In which part of the Indian constitution the Directive Principle of State
Policy (DPSPs) are mentioned?
A) Part 2
B) Part 3
C) Part 4
D) Part 5
ANS: C
Explanation: Part 4 of the Indian constitution talks about the DPSPs.

Question Number: 14
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Geography
Concept: India and Its Location
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.14) Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other
by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?

A) Andaman and Nicobar

B) Nicobar and Sumatra
C) Maldives and Lakshadweep
D) Sumatra and Java
ANS: A
Explanation: Andaman and Nicobar islands are separated from each other by
the ‘Ten Degree Channel’. Hence, A is the correct answer.

Question Number: 15
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: World Geography
Concept: Africa
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.15) Consider the following statements

1) Africa is the second-largest continent after Asia.
2) Africa is also called as ‘the dark continent’.
3) It is the only continent that crosses the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator and
the Tropic of Capricorn.

Which of the above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only
 B) 1,2 and 3
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1 and 3 only
ANS: B
Explanation: All the given statements are correct about the Africa. Africa is the
world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both
cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent
islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area.

Question Number: 16
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Economy
Concept: International organizations
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.16) Global Social Mobility Index is published by

A) WEF C) World Bank
B) IMF D) WTO
ANS: A
Explanation: The World Economic Forum has created a new index to measure
social mobility, providing a much-needed assessment of the current state of
social mobility worldwide.
Social mobility can be understood as the movement in personal circumstances
either “upwards” or “downwards” of an individual in relation to those of their
parents. In absolute terms, it is the ability of a child to experience a better life
than their parents. On the other hand, relative social mobility is an assessment
of the impact of socio-economic background on an individual’s outcomes in
life.
Question Number: 17
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: institutions, posts and bodies
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.17) In which article of the Indian Constitution, the post of the Comptroller
and Auditor General of India has been envisaged?
A) Article 76
B) Article 153
C) Article 148
D) Article 127
ANS: C
Explanation: Article 148 - There shall be a Comptroller and Auditor-General
of India who shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and
seal and shall only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds
as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

Question Number: 18
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Environment and ecology
Concept: Environmental Pollution
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO
Q.18) Consider the following statements regarding the System of Air Quality
and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)
1) The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research
(SAFAR) is a national initiative introduced by the Ministry of Earth Sciences
(MoES).
2) It has been launched to measure the air quality of the whole nation.
Which of the above given statement/s is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: A
Explanation: The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research
(SAFAR) is a national initiative introduced by the Ministry of Earth Sciences
(MoES) to measure the air quality of a metropolitan city (and not whole
nation), by measuring the overall pollution level and the location-specific air
quality of the city. Hence, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.

Question Number: 19
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.19) Consider following pairs regarding Constitutional provisions

Article Special provision with respect to the
States of
 1) article 371 Maharashtra and Gujrat
2) article 371A Nagaland
3) article 371B Assam
4) article 371C Manipur
Which of the above given pairs are correctly matched?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1,2 and 4 only
C) 1,2,3 and 4
D) 2,3 and 4 only
ANS: C
On Explanation: All the given pairs are correctly matched.
Articles 370 – 371J
Special provisions with respect to states
Article 370 - Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and
Kashmir
Article 371 - Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra
and Gujarat
Article 371 A - Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
Article 371 B - Special provision with respect to the State of Assam
Article 371 C - Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur
Article 371 D - Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh
Article 371 E - Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh
Article 371 F Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim
Article 371 G - Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram
Article 371 H -Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh
Article 371 I -Special provision with respect to the State of Goa
Article 371 J - Special provision with respect to the State of Karnataka
The state of Nagaland is in the news because of Naga peace process.
The Nagaland government has convened a “consultative
meeting” with all massbased organisations, extremist groups and NGOs on
October 15 to discuss the Naga peace process.

Question Number: 20
Question Type: MCQ
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: World Geography
Concept: Asia
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION: NO

Q.20) Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open
out to the Mediterranean Sea?
A) Syria
B) Jordan
C) Lebanon
D) Israel
ANS: B
Explanation: Only Jordan from the above given countries does not open out to
the Mediterranean Sea.