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2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81
With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
Indian Culture - Art Forms, Literature and Architecture
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82

Consider the following pairs : Site : Well known for

1
Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine
2
Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine
3
Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine
Art and Culture
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I
7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.
Statement-II
It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Modern History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.84

Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002 :

Statement-I
One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm.
Statement-II
The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85

Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day :

Statement-I
The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
Statement-II
On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.86

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I
Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value.
Statement-II
Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

World Geography
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.87

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I
Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'.
Statement-II
The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

International Relations
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.88

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I
India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods.
Statement-II
Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's 'Production-linked Incentive' scheme.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Economy
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.89
Consider the following statements : The 'Stability and Growth Pact' of the European Union is a treaty that 1. limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union 2. makes the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities 3. enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies How many of the above statements are correct?
International Relations
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90

Consider the following statements :

1
Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'.
2
The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries.
3
The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments.
Migration
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.91

With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements :

1
Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
2
The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.
3
To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.
Internal Security
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92

With reference to India, consider the following pairs : Action : The Act under which it is covered

1
Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
2
Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
3
Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93

Consider the following pairs : Regions often mentioned in news : Reason for being in news

1
North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia and Azerbaijan
2
Nagorno-Karabakh : Insurgency in Mozambique
3
Kherson and Zaporizhzhia : Dispute between Israel and Lebanon
Current Affairs
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.94

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I
Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.
Statement-II
The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

International Relations
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.95

Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards :

1
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years
2
Arjuna Award : For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson
3
Dronacharya Award : To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams
4
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement
Culture
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.96

Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 :

1
It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.
2
The official mascot was named 'Thambi'.
3
The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.
4
The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.
Current events
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.97

Consider the following pairs : Area of conflict mentioned in news : Country where it is located

1
Donbas : Syria
2
Kachin : Ethiopia
3
Tigray : North Yemen
Current events
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98
In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reasons common to all of them?
Current events
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.99

Consider the following heavy industries :

1
Fertilizer plants
2
Oil refineries
3
Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?
Science and Technology
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.100

Consider the following statements about G-20 :

1
The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues.
2
Digital public infrastructure is one of India's G-20 priorities.
International Institutions
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