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2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41
"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :
Environment and Climate Change
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42

Consider the following statements :

1
"The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
2
The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100".
3
EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
4
Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
5
The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the "Under2 Coalition".
Environmental Initiatives and Agreements
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
"If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement ?
Wetlands and Water Purification
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44

In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements :

1
The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 µg/m3 and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 µg/m3.
2
In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of inclement weather.
3
PM10 can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream.
4
Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma.
Air Pollution and Health
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45

With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements :

1
It is a fungus.
2
It grows in some Himalayan forest areas.
3
It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.
Forest Products and Biodiversity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46

With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements :

1
Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties.
2
Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage.
3
Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products.
4
Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions.
General Science
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
Which of the following is not a bird ?
General Science
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48

Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants ?

1
Alfalfa
2
Amaranth
3
Chickpea
4
Clover
5
Purslane (Kulfa)
6
Spinach
General Science
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
"Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations ?
Environmental Ecology
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the :
Environmental Ecology
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects?

1
Administration of Justice
2
Local Self-Government
3
Land Revenue
4
Police
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to :
String (e.g. Modern History, CSAT, Polity)
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53

Consider the following freedom fighters :

1
Barindra Kumar Ghosh
2
Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
3
Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party ?
Modern History
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements :

1
The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States.
2
Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status.
Modern History
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts :

1
Nettipakarana
2
Parishishtaparvan
3
Avadanashataka
4
Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Indian Culture
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs : Historical person - Known as

1
Aryadeva - Jaina scholar
2
Dignaga - Buddhist scholar
3
Nathamuni - Vaishnava scholar
Ancient Indian History
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements :

1
The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji.
2
During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city.
3
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols.
Medieval Indian History
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58
With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?
Medieval Indian History
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements :

1
The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers.
2
Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate.
3
The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire.
Modern Indian History (European Arrival)
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60

According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct ?

1
A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment.
2
If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free.
3
If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master's son.
Ancient Indian History
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