Download Question Paper SET- A 1. “Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following? (a) Asian Development Bank (b) International Monetary Fund (c) United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (d) World Bank Correct Option: (b) Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) The Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) provides rapid financial assistance, which is available to all member countries facing an urgent balance of payments need. The RFI was created as part of a broader reform to make the IMF’s financial support more flexible to address the diverse needs of member countries. The RFI replaced the IMF’s previous emergency assistance policy and can be used in a wide range of circumstances. Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) The Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) provides rapid concessional financial assistance to low-income countries (LICs) facing an urgent balance of payments (BoP) need with no ex post conditionality where a full-fledged economic program is neither necessary nor feasible. The RCF was created under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) as part of a broader reform to make the Fund’s financial support more flexible and better tailored to the diverse needs of LICs, including in times of crisis. There are three windows under RCF: (i) a “regular window” for urgent BoP needs caused by wide range of sources including domestic instability, emergencies and fragility; (ii) an “exogenous shock window” for urgent BoP needs caused by a sudden, exogenous shock; and (iii) a “large natural disaster window” for urgent BoP needs arising from natural disasters where damage is assessed to be equivalent to or exceed 20 percent of the member’s GDP. Access under the RCF is subject to annual and cumulative limits, with higher access limits applying for the large natural disaster window. For higher income countries that are non-PRGT eligible, a similar Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) is available. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2016/08/02/19/55/Rapid-Financing-Instrument https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2016/08/02/21/08/Rapid-Credit-Facility 2. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Option: (c)
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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 Correct Option: (b)
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4. With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (c)
Source: The G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatments Must Be Stepped Up – IMF Blog 5. With reference to the India economy, what are the advantages of “Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)”?
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 Correct Option: (a)
Source: Reserve Bank of India - Frequently Asked Questions (rbi.org.in) Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
6. With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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 Correct Option: (c)
Source: E-Commerce Laws and Regulations in India - Vakilsear 7. Which of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Option: (a)
8. Which one of the following situations best reflects “Indirect Transfers” often talked about in media recently with reference to India? (a) An Indian company investing in a foreign enterprise and paying taxes to the foreign country on the profits arising out of its investment (b) A foreign company investing in India and paying taxes to the country of its base on the profits arising out of its investment (c) An Indian company purchases tangible assets in a foreign country and sells such assets after their value increases and transfers the proceeds to India (d) A foreign company transfers shares and such shares derive their substantial value from assets located in India Correct Option: (d)
Source: TAXI-451008 665..676 (nishithdesai.com) Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
9. With reference to the expenditure made by an organization or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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 Correct Option: (a)
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10. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Option: (c)
Source: Untitled-1 (dea.gov.in) Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
11. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 3 only Correct Option: (b)
Source: Criminal contempt? Not now, My Lords - Frontline (thehindu.com), LakshmiKant Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
12. With reference to India, consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (b)
Source:Functions of Bar Council of India - Law Corner Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
13. Consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (b)
Source: LakshmiKan Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
14. Consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (b)
Source: LakshmiKant Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
15. Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 only Correct Option: (b)
Source: https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1018568/, LakshmiKant Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
16. With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (b) Statement 1 is incorrect: A nominated member of a House becomes disqualified for being a member of the House if he joins any political party after the expiry of six months from the date on which he takes his seat in the House. This means that he may join any political party within six months of taking his seat in the House without inviting this disqualification. (Source: LakshmiKant) Statement 2 is correct: The law does not specify a time-period for the Presiding Officer to decide on a disqualification plea. (Source: https://prsindia.org/theprsblog/the-anti-defection-law-explained) Source: (Source: LakshmiKant, https://prsindia.org/theprsblog/the-anti-defection-law-explained Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
17. Consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (d)
Source: LakshmiKant
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18. With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (c) Mandamus It literally means ‘we command’. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose. The writ of mandamus cannot be issued (a) against a private individual or body; (b) to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force; (c) when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory; (d) to enforce a contractual obligation; (e) against the president of India or the state governors; and (f) against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity. Quo-Warranto Quo-Warranto In the literal sense, it means ‘by what authority or warrant’. It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of claim of a person to a public office. Hence, it prevents illegal usurpation of public office by a person. The writ can be issued only in case of a substantive public office of a permanent character created by a statute or by the Constitution. It cannot be issued in cases of ministerial office or private office. Unlike the other four writs, this can be sought by any interested person and not necessarily by the aggrieved person. Source: (Source: LakshmiKant) Subject: Current Affairs Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
19. With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Option: (b)
(Source: https://ndhm.gov.in/faq) Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
20. With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 2 and 4 only Correct Option: (a) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Source: http://loksabhaph.nic.in/rules/rules.pdf, LakshmiKant Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
21. Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide ? (a) Cotton (b) Rice (c) Sugarcane (d) Wheat Correct Option: (b) Methane and nitrous oxide are emitted from conventional and modified rice cultivation systems. Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167880917304607 Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
22. “System of Rice Intensification” of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in :
Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Option: (d)
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) includes a method called Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) which is a form of controlled or intermittent irrigation of the rice crops. The benefits from the programme include reduction in methane emissions from traditional rice cultivation, and significant reduction in water consumption. The crop yields are maintained and not affected negatively, and the programme leads to the creation of community organisation and strengthening of networks through the formation of farmer groups. Typically, farmers use diesel to pump large amounts of water to flood their fields. With intermittent flooding, water pumps are run for shorter periods of time, reducing fuel consumption. Benefits and Impacts of SRI
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23. Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert ? (a) Lake Victoria (b) Lake Faguibine (c) Lake Oguta (d) Lake Volta Correct Option: (b)
One example of increasing aridity in Mali appears in Lake Faguibine. These false-color Landsat satellite images of the lake show how it changed over the decades. Lying at the end of a series of basins watered by the Niger River when it floods, Lake Faguibine has experienced widely fluctuating water levels since the turn of the twentieth century but, at its fullest, has ranked among the largest lakes in West Africa. In 1974, this lake covered roughly 590 square kilometers (230 square miles). Starting in the late 1980s, a drop in precipitation steadily dried the lake. By the late 1990s, the traditional livelihoods of fishing, agriculture, and livestock herding became impractical. Even though normal rainfall resumed after the year 2000, the lake remained nearly dry. Source: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/8991/drying-of-lake-faguibine-mali https://www.africanews.com/2021/10/27/climate-change-clears-mali-s-lake-faguibine-displaces-population// Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
24. Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ? (a) Cauvery (b) Manjira (c) Pennar (d) Tungabhadra Correct Option: (c)
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-india-59731622
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 only Correct Option: (b) Namcha Barwa is in an isolated part of southeastern Tibet rarely visited by outsiders. It stands inside the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River as the river enters its notable gorge across the Himalaya, emerging as the Siang and becoming the Brahmaputra. On other hand the Garhwal Himalayas are mountain ranges located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand Kumaun Himalayas, west-central section of the Himalayas in northern India, extending 200 miles (320 km) from the Sutlej River east to the Kali River. The range, comprising part of the Siwalik Range in the south and part of the Great Himalayas in the north, lies largely within the state of Uttarakhand, northwest of Nepal. It rises to 25,646 feet (7,817 metres) at Nanda Devi, the range’s highest peak. The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the northeast of India on the Tura Range, which forms part of the Meghalaya Plateau (average altitude: 600 metres). Source: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Location-map-of-the-Garhwal-Himalaya_fig1_287647789 https://www.britannica.com/place/Kumaun-Himalayas https://en.unesco.org/biosphere/aspac/nokrek Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
26. The term “Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions ? (a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores (b) Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco (c) Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa (d) The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sean Correct Option: (a) Levant, the region along the eastern Mediterranean shores, roughly corresponding to modern-day Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and certain adjacent areas. Source: https://www.britannica.com/place/Levant Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
27. Consider the following countries :
Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan ? (a) 1, 2 and 5 only (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Correct
Option: (c) Afghanistan is completely landlocked—the nearest coast lies along the Arabian Sea, about 300 miles (480 km) to the south—and, because of both its isolation and its volatile political history, it remains one of the most poorly surveyed areas of the world. It is bounded to the
Source: https://www.britannica.com/place/Afghanistan 28. With reference to India, consider the following statements :
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Option: (b)
Source: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=112033 Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
29. In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the: (a) First half of the month of June (b) Second half of the month of June (c) First half of the month of July (d) Second half of the month of July Correct Option: (b)
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30. Consider the following pairs :
How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs Correct
Option: (b)
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31. Consider the following :
Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Option: (d) An open source platform is any platform that allows access to its source code to any other users or developers. An open source platform is one aspect of a wide availability of open source products. In contrast with closed source software, which is a type of proprietary software that reserves rights only to authorized individuals, open source software aims to allow equal access to anyone and everyone. Open source products are oftentimes part of the free software movement, and the associated Free Software Foundation founded by Richard Stallman in 1985. Rather than being concerned with the cost of the software, the free software movement, and associated foundation, aim to ensure that software users are free to run software, study the software, modify the software, and share such modifications. However, not all open source platforms are part of the free software movement, but they are almost always part of the open source software movement.
Source: https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/the-power-of-open-source-technology-and-how-india-can-benefit-from-it-71633005318343.html https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/aarogya-setu-app-is-now-open-source-what-does-it-mean/article31689459.ece https://github.com/kgisl/project-ideas/blob/master/DigiLocker.md#:~:text=DigiLocker%20is%20an%20initiative%20by,to%20the%20ever%2Dgrowing%20community. https://diksha.gov.in/help/diksha-oss/#:~:text=DIKSHA%20is%20built%20using%20Sunbird,digital%20public%20good%20(DPG). Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
32. With reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements :
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 Correct Option: (d)
– Examples of Web 3.0: The most recent example of Web 3.0 are the NFTs or non-fungible tokens. hence , all the statements are correct. Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
33. With reference to "Software as a Service (SaaS)”, consider the following statements :
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 Correct Option: (d)
Source: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/overview/what-is-saas/ Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
34. Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the “Fractional Orbital Bombardment System” often talked about in media ? (a) A hypersonic missile is -launched into space to counter the asteroid approaching the Earth and explode it in space. (b) A spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions. (c) A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth. (d) A spacecraft moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface.' Correct Option: (c) A Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) is a warhead delivery system that uses a low earth orbit towards its target destination. Just before reaching the target, it deorbits through a retrograde engine burn. The idea behind FOBS is, a warhead is put into a stable orbit and it deorbits over the target. If the target and the launch position is lined up and the warhead keeps going round, it will complete a circle.Obviously, with the earth moving during this, it is more of a spiral than a ring, but the horizontal movement is countered in such a way that the warhead still goes over the target. Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/chinas-fractional-orbital-bombardment-system-impact-on-indias-nuclear-deterrence-posture/2356471/ Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
35. Which one of the following is the context in which the term “qubit” is mentioned ? (a) Cloud Services (b) Quantum Computing (c) Visible Light Communication Technologies (d) Wireless Communication Technologies Correct Option: (b) The phrase ‘quantum supremacy’ was coined in the year 2011 by John Preskill, Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology.
Quantum Bit (Qubit)
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36. Consider the following communication technologies :
Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies ? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d). 1, 2 and 3 Correct Option:
(d) Short Range Devices (SRD) are radio devices that offer a low risk of interference with other radio services, usually because their transmitted power, and hence their range, is low. The definition 'Short Range Device' may be applied to many different types of wireless equipment, including various forms of:
Short range devices often benefit from a relaxed regulatory regime compared with other radio communications equipment. As a general principle, a user is licence free to operate such equipment, some specific cases may require an individual licence. Source: https://www.etsi.org/technologies/short-range-devices Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
37. Consider the following statements :
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 Correct
Option: (d)
Source: https://www.livescience.com/57295-biofilms.html 38. Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics :
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 Correct Option: (c)
Probiotic supplements add good bacteria to the human body.
Probiotics are part of a larger picture concerning bacteria and your body which is called your microbiome. These microbes are a combination of:
Statement 1 is correct. Benefits of Probiotics in a Nutshell
Statement 2 is incorrect. And statement 3 is correct. Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/probiotics-and-digestive-health#:~:text=Lactobacillus%3A%20This%20genus%20of%20bacteria,the%20body's%20absorption%20of%20minerals. Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
39. In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements:
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 Correct
Option: (b)
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40. If a major solar storm (solar-flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible. effects on the Earth ?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (b) 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 only (c) 1,3, 4, 6 and 7 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Correct Option: (c) Impact of Solar Flares and CMEs on Earth
Source: https://www.space.com/solar-flares-effects-classification-formation Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
41. "Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a : (a) Database created by coalition of research organisations (b) Wing of "International Panel of Climate Change" (c) Committee under "United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change" (d) Agency promoted and financed by United Nations Environment Programme and World Bank Correct Option: (a) The Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific analysis that tracks government climate action and measures it against the globally agreed Paris Agreement aim of "holding warming
well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C." A collaboration of two organisations, Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute, the CAT has been providing this independent analysis to policymakers since 2009. Source: https://climateactiontracker.org/about/ 42. Consider the following statements :
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Correct Option: (b)
Pathways Policy action Transparency Diplomacy Statement 5 is incorrect. Source: https://www.theclimategroup.org/about-us https://www.theclimategroup.org/about-ep100 https://www.theclimategroup.org/under2-coalition#:~:text=Climate%20Group%20is%20the%20Secretariat,Transparency 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 statements? (a). The water cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff, subsoil percolation and evaporation. (b). Algae from the nutrient base upon which fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles and mammals thrive. (c). Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining sedimentation balance and soil stabilization. (d). Aquatic plants absorb heavy metals and excess nutrients. * Correct Option: (a/d) The water cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff, subsoil percolation and evaporation. Explanation: Your kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. Your kidneys also remove acid that is produced by the cells of your body and maintain a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals. In the same manner As sediment, excess nutrients and chemicals flow off of the land, wetlands filter the run off before it reaches open water. Nutrients are stored and absorbed by plants or microorganisms. Sediment settles at the bottom after reaching an area with slow water flow Source: sciencing.com Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material: IAS 2022: Prelims Test Series #Batch-12(sectional+mock) (Test 7 Current Affairs-3 (Environment + Geography) #Que No.100) 44. In the context of In WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 1 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2 only Correct Option: (b)
Source: https://www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/WHO-Air-Quality-Guidelines?language=en_US https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ambient-(outdoor)-air-quality-and-health https://www.who.int/news/item/22-09-2021-new-who-global-air-quality-guidelines-aim-to-save-millions-of-lives-from-air-pollution https://www.epa.gov/ground-level-ozone-pollution/health-effects-ozone-pollution#:~:text=Long%2Dterm%20exposure%20to%20ozone,with%20deaths%20from%20respiratory%20causes. Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
45. With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3 Correct Option: (c)
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/gucchi-mushrooms-cost-health-benefits-6484874/ 46. With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements :
Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 3 Correct Option: (a)
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47. Which of the following is not a bird ? (a) Golden Mahseer (b) Indian Nightjar (c) Spoonbill (d) White Ibis Correct Option: (a)
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/the-hump-backed-mahseer-critically-endangered/article26653559.ece https://indianbirds.thedynamicnature.com/2017/02/indian-nightjar-caprimulgus-asiaticus.html https://animals.net/spoonbill/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White_Ibis/id#:~:text=White%20Ibises%20are%20large%20wading,hold%20out%20straight%20in%20flight. 48. Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants ?
Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only (c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only (d) 1, 2, 4,5 and 6 Correct Option: (a)
Source: https://eos.com/blog/nitrogen-fixation/ https://www.thehindu.com/features/homes-and-gardens/gardens/natural-nutrition-for-plants/article5735861.ece Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
49. "Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations ? (a) Restoration of damaged coral reefs (b) Development of building materials using plant residues (c) Identification of areas for exploration/extraction of shale gas (d) Providing salt licks for wild animals in forests/protected areas. Correct Option: (a) Explanation: BIOROCK OR Mineral Accretion Technology is a coral reef restoration technology that utilizes low voltage electricity to improve the health and growth rates of corals and other marine organisms.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/india-begins-coral-restoration-in-gulf-of-kachchh/article30645770.ece 50. The “Miyawaki method” is well known for the: (a) Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas (b) Development of gardens using genetically modified flora (c) Creation of mini forests in urban areas (d) Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces Correct Option: (c)
Source: https://urban-forests.com/miyawaki-method/ Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
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?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4 Correct Option: (c)
Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/dyarchy Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
52. In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to: (a) Clothing (b) Coins (c) Ornaments (d) Weapons Correct Option: (b)
Source: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/fanam 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? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 only Correct Option: (d)
Source: https://www.livehistoryindia.com/story/people/ghadar-party-call-for-freedom-across-oceans Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
54. With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (b)
https://www.knowledgeboat.com/question/mention-any-three-proposals-of-the-cripps-mission--247215673319071800 Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
55. With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
Which of the above are Jaina texts? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 Correct Option: (b)
Source: https://synonymsbot.com/gunabhadra https://hyperleap.com/topic/Parishishtaparvan 56. With reference to Indian History, consider the following pairs: Historical person Known as
How many pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) None of the pairs (b) Only one pair (c) Only two pairs (d) All three pairs Correct Option: (c)
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/society/faith/nathamuni-and-alavandar/article34038058.ece 57. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 only Correct Option: (b)
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58. With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”? (a) Arab merchants (b) Qalandars (c) Persian calligraphists (d) Sayyids Correct Option: (d)
Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
59. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (b)
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60. According to Kautiyla’s Arthahastra, which of the following are correct?
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 Correct Option: (d) Rules for slavery as per the Arthshastra
Source: https://archive.org/stream/SlaveryInTheMauryanPeriod-300BC-200BC-RekhaRaniSharma/Slavery%20in%20the%20Mauryan%20Period%20c.%20300%20B.C.%20-%20c.%20200%20B.C.%20Rekha%20Rani%20Sharma_djvu.txt https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/kautilya-arthashastra/d/doc366096.html Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
61. Consider the following statements :
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 Correct Option: (a)
Source: Press release of January 2022, RBI Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
62. Consider the following States :
How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States ? (a) Only one State (b) Only two States (c) Only three States (d) All four States Correct Option: (d)
Source: Tea association of India, News- Tea estates facing Crisis (Economic Times) 63. Consider the following statements :
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 Correct Option: (b)
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64. With reference to the ‘Banks Board Bureau (BBB), which of the following statements are correct ?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Option: (b)
Source: Bank Board Bureau official website, Indian Express Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
65. With reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements :
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 Correct Option: (c)
Source: Corporate Finance Institute paper on Convertible Bonds https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/convertible-bonds/ 66. Consider the following:
India is a member of which of the above ? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Option: (d)
Source: Organizations in News, The Hindu Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
67. Consider the following statements :
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 2 and 4 (b) 3 and 5 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2 Correct
Option: (c)
Source: World Bank news update https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2022/01/13/vietnam-s-economic-growth-is-expected-to-accelerate-to-5-5-in-2022-and-greening-its-trade-would-offer-new 68. In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation ? (a) Department of Consumer Affairs (b) Expenditure Management Commission (c) Financial Stability and Development Council (d) Reserve Bank of India Correct Option: (d)
Source: Monetary Functions by RBI Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
69. With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements :
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only 1 (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Option: (a)
Source: https://www.investopedia.com/non-fungible-tokens-nft-5115211 Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
70. Consider the following pairs: Reservoirs States
How many pairs given above are not correctly matched ? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs Correct Option: (a) Only one pair is correct.
Source: Indian Geography, Indian Map 71. In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, etrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing worker? (a) Central Statistics Office (b) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (c) Labour Bureau (d) National Technical Manpower Information System Correct
Option: (c)
Source: labourbureaunew.gov.in Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
72. In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO) ?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 Correct Option: (a)
Source: coalcontroller.gov.in 73. If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it? (a) This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people. (b) This would create a local self-governing body in that area. (c) This would convert that area into a Union Territory. (d) The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State. Correct Option: (a)
Source: Laxmikanth Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
74. Consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (b)
Source: www.niua.in 75. Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986? (a) Central Water Commission (b) Central Ground Water Board (c) Central Ground Water Authority (d) National Water Development Agency Correct Option: (c)
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76. With reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2 Correct Option: (a)
Source: www.un.org Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
77. Which one of the following statements best describes the ‘Polar Code’? (a) It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters. (b) It is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region. (c) It is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole. (d) It is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council. Correct Option: (a)
Source: www.imo.org 78. With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
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 Correct Option: (d)
Source: www.ask.un.org 79. With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) and 4 (d) 1 and 4 Correct Option: (d)
Source: www.teaboard.gov.in 80. Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing” ? (a) Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound (b) Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country (c) Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development (d) Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme Correct Option: (a)
Source: www.investopedia.com 81. Consider the following statements :
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 Correct Option: (d)
Source: www.nasa.gov Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
82. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 only Correct Option: (c)
83. Consider the following countries
Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States? (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 5 (d) 3, 4 and 5 Correct Option: (c)
Source: wikipedia 84. onsider the following statements
Which of the statements given below is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 only Correct Option: (b)
Sources: https://www.saurenergy.com/solar-energy-blog/the-top-5-upcoming-floating-solar-power-projects-in-india#:~:text=The%20600%20MW%20capacity%20floating,connected%20floating%20solar%20photovoltaic%20projects. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/worlds-largest-solar-park-in-bhadla-india/article37462665.ece https://www.livemint.com/news/india/anand-mahindra-posts-pictures-of-kochi-airport-first-in-the-world-to-be-fully-solar-powered-11638760041722.html Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
85. With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:
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 Correct
Option: (d)
Sources: The Right of Innocent Passage in the UN Convention (lawteacher.net), PREAMBLE TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA, UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA https://www.state.gov/frequently-asked-questions-u-s-extended-continental-shelf-project/ Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
86. Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue which Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news? (a) It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea. (b) China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea (c) A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities. (d) Through International Courts of Justice declared them as no man’s land, some South-East Asian countries claim them. Correct Option: (b)
Senkaku/Diaoyu islands Dispute: Japan and China claim the uninhabited islands, known as the Senkaku in Japan and Tiaoyu in China, as their own, but Japan has administered them since 1972. The Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands were formally claimed by Japan in 1895. After Japan’s defeat in World War II, the island chain was controlled by the US until 1971 before its return. Since then, Japan has administered the island chains. China began to reassert claims over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the 1970s, citing historic rights to the area. However, Japan does not recognise Chinese claims. More recently, there has been a flare up in the region. The Japanese government said on Thursday it had protested to China regarding a set of names recently assigned by Beijing to seabed zones in the East China Sea, including the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands. What is the dispute about?
Source: https://iasscore.in/rs-tv/gist-of-rajya-sabha-tv-senkaku-diaoyu-islands-dispute Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
87. Consider the following pairs
How many pairs given above are correcly matched? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) Only three pairs (d) All four Pairs Correct Option: (c) Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: Pair 2 is correctly matched: The president of Guinea was detained after a successful military coup in the West African nation. The coup was reportedly led by special task forces led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, the head of Guinean Special Forces. Pair 3 is correctly matched: Lebanon's economy collapsed after it defaulted on about $31 billion of Eurobonds in March 2020, with its currency sinking more than 90 per cent against the US dollar on the black market. Political bickering and indecision by the previous parliament forced the economy into a tailspin. Inflation in the country has continued to surge and reached 206 per cent in April as the country elected a new parliament, which will have to put in place reforms to secure $3bn from the International Monetary Fund. Lebanon’s economy contracted about 58 per cent between 2019 and 2021, with gross domestic product plummeting to $21.8bn in 2021, from about $52bn in 2019, said the World Bank. The depression is among the world's worst economic collapses since the 1850s, the Washington lender said in January. It is the largest contraction on a list of 193 countries. Pair 4 is correctly matched: Tunisia's President Kais Saied on Monday extended his months-long suspension of parliament until new elections in December 2022, while calling for a July referendum on constitutional reforms. Source: https://www.opindia.com/2021/09/successful-military-coupe-in-guinea-government-constitution-dissolved/ https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2022/05/31/lebanon-needs-credible-reforms-to-avoid-destruction-of-economy-world-bank-says/ https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211213-tunisia-president-extends-parliament-suspension-sets-election-in-1-year 88. Consider the following pairs :
How many pairs given above are .correctly matched? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) Only three pairs (d)All four pairs Correct Option: (b)
Sources: https://www.allaboutturkey.com/anatolia.html https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopias-amhara-region-shattered-after-weeks-of-war/a-60145364 https://www.msf.org/violence-cabo-delgado-many-have-seen-dead-bodies-along-way https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-20345071 Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
89. With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 only Correct Option: (a) Statement 1 is correct: In a significant verdict, the Bombay High Court has ruled that wild animals including tiger should be treated as "government property for all purposes" and any damage caused by them should be compensated by the Government. Statement 2 is correct: The law governing the subject of wildlife, the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, does not discriminate between animals found in protected areas and outside. It provides for equal protection for wild animals irrespective of where they are found. Statement 3 is incorrect: Only if the wild animal becomes a danger to human life or is diseased or disabled beyond recovery can it be allowed to be captured or killed by the competent authority, the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State. This provision is applicable to wild animals listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which includes leopards. Mere apprehension or fear that a wild animal could endanger human life is not a ground for capture or killing. Source: http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/now-all-wild-animals-are-govt-property/936369/#:~:text=In%20a%20significant%20verdict%2C%20the,be%20compensated%20by%20the%20Government. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Leopards-in-a-spot/article16913392.ece Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
90. Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi? (a) Ant (b) Cockroach (c) Crab (d) Spider Correct Option: (a)
Fungi and insects are two hyperdiverse groups of organisms that have interacted for millennia. Over time, some insects have come to rely on fungi for a variety of resources, including room and board. Ants, wasps, beetles and a variety of other insects have adapted to using fungi primarily for reinforcing structures or as sources of food, with the most extreme examples resulting in cultivation of fungal crops. Chief among these examples are the mushroom-farming ants and termites, and the wood-boring beetles and wasps. Source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9780470015902.a0027211 91. Consider the following pairs :
How many pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs Correct Option: (b)
Source:
http://www.columbia.edu/itc/ealac/landesman/summer_public_html/week1/maps/ashokamap.html 92. Consider the following pairs:
How many pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs Correct Option: (b)
Source: Ancient and Medieval history by Poonam Dalal Dahiya Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
93. Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct ? (a) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture. (b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets. (c) Sangam poems have no references to warrior ethic. (d) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational. Correct
Option: (b) Sangam Literature has references to material culture and war tactics and ethics. The varna system was not practiced but it was known. Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
94. “Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of: (a) Akbar (b) Humayun (c) Shahjahan (d) Aurangzeb Correct
Option: (a) YogaVasistha was translated into Persian multiple times throughout the Mughal Dynasty, as commanded by Akbar, Jahangir, and Darah Shikuh. Nizam al-Din Panipati completed one of these translations, known as the Jug-Basisht, in the late sixteenth century AD. 95. The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the, teachings of Ramanuja? (a) The best means of salvation was devotion. (b) Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative. (c) Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss. (d) Salvation was to be obtained through meditation. Correct Option: (a)
Ramanuja
Source: https://www.excellup.com/sudha_r/7_history/7_history_chapter_8_2.aspx Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material: IAS 2022: Open Prelims Test Series (Mock Test - 4) (Mock Test - 4 (Paper I) #Que No.46) 90 Days Planner (Day 18 History- Bhakti-Sufi Movements) ( #Que No.4) 96. The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ?
Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Option: (a)
So statement 3 is incorrect. Source: https://somnath.org/Home/Somnath-Darshan 97. Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body ? (a) They protect the body from environmental allergens. (b) They alleviate the body’s pain and inflammation. (c) They act as immunosuppressants in the body. (d) They protect the body from the diseases caused by pathogens. Correct Option: (d) Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells. They play a critical role in keeping us healthy. Without them, we can’t survive.
98. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) .1 only (b). 3 only (c). 1 and 2 (d). 2 and 3 Correct Option: (d)
Source:
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99. Consider the following statements: DNA Barcoding can be a tool to :
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3 Correct Option: (d) Statement 1 is incorrect: To measure the age of plant and animal remains from the more recent past, scientists use a radioactive isotope of carbon, called carbon-14, as their clock. As carbon-14 decays, with a half-life of about 5,730 years, it becomes nitrogen-14. Using this clock, they have dated bones, campfires and other objects as old as 60,000 years, and in some cases even older. Statement 2 and 3 is correct: DNA barcoding uses specific regions of DNA in order to identify species. Initiatives are taking place around the world to generate DNA barcodes for all groups of living organisms and to make these data publically available in order to help understand, conserve, and utilize the world's biodiversity. For land plants the core DNA barcode markers are two sections of coding regions within the chloroplast, part of the genes, rbcL and matK. In order to create high quality databases, each plant that is DNA barcoded needs to have a herbarium voucher that accompanies the rbcL and matK DNA sequences. The quality of the DNA sequences, the primers used, and trace files should also be accessible to users of the data. Multiple individuals should be DNA barcoded for each species in order to check for errors and allow for intraspecific variation. The world's herbaria provide a rich resource of already preserved and identified material and these can be used for DNA barcoding as well as by collecting fresh samples from the wild. These protocols describe the whole DNA barcoding process, from the collection of plant material from the wild or from the herbarium, how to extract and amplify the DNA, and how to check the quality of the data after sequencing. Source: https://www.nist.gov/how-do-you-measure-it/how-do-you-measure-age-things#:~:text=To%20measure%20the%20age%20of,%2C%20it%20becomes%20nitrogen%2D14. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267932973_DNA_barcoding_for_plants 100. Consider the following
Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 Correct Option: (b)
Source: https://www.epa.gov/acidrain/what-acid-rain Reflection from GS SCORE Test Series & Study Material:
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