38 Questions
What is the total time allowed for the examination?
Two Hours
What is the maximum marks for the test?
200
What should the candidate do immediately after the commencement of the examination?
Check the test booklet for any defects
Where should the candidate enter their roll number?
On the test booklet
How many items are there in the test booklet?
100
What should the candidate do if they feel there is more than one correct response?
Choose the best response
Where should the candidate mark their responses?
On the answer sheet
What will happen for every incorrect response marked by the candidate?
1/3rd of the allotted marks will be deducted
Which of the following is not a type of flower?
Neelakurinji
What is the correct sequence of constitutional amendments?
1, 2, 3, 4
Which of the following is a type of flower?
All of the above
What is the main purpose of REITs?
To engage in commercial real estate only
What is the tax treatment of dividends obtained from REITs?
Completely taxable in the hands of the investor
Is listing on stock exchanges mandatory for all REITs in India?
Yes, all REITs must be listed
How many of the statements about REITs are correct?
2
Which of the following is not a correct statement about the Constitution of India?
Reservations for promotions in jobs for SC/ST was decreased
What is the characteristic of soils in the taiga climate?
Acidic
What inhibits decomposition in the taiga climate?
Low temperatures and anaerobiosis
What is the difference between incineration and pyrolysis?
Incineration requires oxygen, while pyrolysis occurs without oxygen
What is the correct explanation for the acidity of soils in the taiga climate?
Low temperatures and anaerobiosis
Which of the following processes requires oxygen?
Incineration
What is the characteristic of the taiga climate?
Low temperatures and high organic matter content
What is the main objective of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL)?
To undertake the production, procurement, and distribution of quality seeds
Under which Act was Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL) set up?
Cooperative Societies Act, 2002
Which of the following statements is correct about Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL)?
It was set up by the Ministry of Agriculture
What is the correct order of the ecological hierarchy?
Population < Community < Ecosystem < Biome
Who is the founder of the Justice Party?
E.V. Ramasamy
What is the primary function of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL)?
To undertake the production, procurement, and distribution of quality seeds
Which ministry is responsible for setting up Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL)?
Ministry of Agriculture
What is the scope of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL)?
Multi-state
What was Satyendhra Prasad Sinha appointed as in 1920?
A member of the Viceroy's Executive Council
What is the main purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
To conserve and sustainably use wetlands
Which of the following is protected under the Ramsar Convention?
Both A and B
What was the outcome of the Press Committee's recommendations?
The Press Acts of 1908 and 1910 were repealed
How many of the statements about the Ramsar Convention are correct?
All three
What role did Satyendhra Prasad Sinha play during the Round Table Conference?
A delegate
What is the context of the terms 'Midjourney' and 'DALL-E'?
Artificial Intelligence
Who was the leader discussed in the above paragraph?
Satyendhra Prasad Sinha
Study Notes
General Studies Test Booklet
- The test booklet has 100 items, each with four responses, and carries a maximum of 200 marks.
- Each item has equal marks, and for every incorrect response, 1/3rd of the allotted marks will be deducted.
- The test booklet contains instructions for the candidate, including checking for any missing pages, encoding the test booklet series, and marking responses on the answer sheet.
Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL)
- BBSSL is set up by the Ministry of Agriculture under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002.
- BBSSL undertakes the production, procurement, and distribution of quality seeds under a single brand.
Ecology
- The correct order of ecosystem hierarchy is: Population < Community < Ecosystem < Biome.
- The characteristics of taiga climate include acidic soils, low temperatures, and anaerobiosis, which inhibit decomposition.
Constitution of India
- The Constitutional Amendment Acts added the following provisions:
- Eleventh Schedule
- Deletion of 'Right to Property' from the list of fundamental rights
- Extension of reservations for promotions in jobs for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
- Increase of the number of Lok Sabha seats from 525 to 545
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
- REITs are not permitted to engage in residential real estate.
- Dividends obtained from REITs are completely taxable in the hands of the investor.
- All REITs in India have to be mandatorily listed on stock exchanges.
Energy Derivation
- Incineration is a thermal process, while pyrolysis is not.
- Incineration requires oxygen, while pyrolysis occurs without oxygen in an inert atmosphere.
Ramsar Convention
- The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty that provides a framework for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
- India is a signatory to the Convention.
- Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park are protected under the Ramsar Convention.
History
- A notable leader was appointed as a law member of the Viceroy's Executive Council in 1920 and chaired the Press Committee in 1921, leading to the repeal of the Press Acts of 1908 and 1910.
- The same leader played a pivotal role as a delegate during the three Round Table Conference sessions in London (1930-32).
Technology
- Midjourney and DALL-E are related to artificial intelligence.
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