Vision GS Test 24 Prelims 2024 PDF

Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 1. Consider the following texts: 4. Arrange the following countries with the 1. Prajnaparamita Sutras decreasing length of railways: 2. Vimalakirti Nir...

Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 1. Consider the following texts: 4. Arrange the following countries with the 1. Prajnaparamita Sutras decreasing length of railways: 2. Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra 1. United States of America 3. Tattvartha Sutra 2. India 4. Bhagavati Sutra 3. China How many of the above are Buddhist Texts? 4. Russia (a) Only one Select the correct answer using the code (b) Only two (c) Only three given below. (d) All four (a) 1-2-3-4 (b) 4-3-2-1 2. Consider the following statements: (c) 4-3-2-1 Statement I: Body form or shape of species (d) 1-3-4-2 is linear in warm climates and more rounded and compact in cold climates. 5. Which of the following statements is correct Statement II: Round forms have smaller regarding the Munda rebellion? surface area-to-volume ratios. (a) It led to the formation of the Zamindari Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? system in the Chhota Nagpur region. (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (b) It contributed to the Chhota Nagpur correct and Statement-II is the correct Tenancy Act of 1908, which granted explanation for Statement-I land ownership rights to tribals. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (c) It resulted in the establishment of a correct and Statement-II is not the separate tribal state in present-day correct explanation for Statement-I Jharkhand. (c) Statement-I is correct Statement-II is (d) It led to a significant shift towards incorrect Anglicization and Western education (d) Statement-I incorrect but Statement-II is among Munda communities. correct 3. Palestine is bordered by which of the 6. 'Mudrarakshasa' was a popular play written following countries? by Vishakhadatta. This play revolved around 1. Lebanon the political intrigues in the Mauryan Empire 2. Syria and specifically depicted the rise of the 3. Jordan renowned minister Chanakya. Vishakhadutta 4. Israel was the court poet of which of the following Select the correct answer from the codes ruler? given below. (a) Chandragupta II (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) Chandragupta Maurya (c) 3 and 4 only (c) Ashoka (d) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) Harsha 2 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 7. With reference to the Bhakti Movement, 10. Mangrove expansion is threatening consider the following: Kadalundi's migratory shorebirds. In this 1. Monotheism 2. Universal brotherhood context, Kadalundi mudflat ecosystem is in 3. Widespread ritualism (a) Tamil nadu 4. Promotion of sanskrit language (b) Kerala How many of the above were the features of the Bhakti movement? (c) Karnataka (a) Only one (d) Andhra Pradesh (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four 11. Consider the following statements regarding the Faraizi Movement: 8. Which of the following countries are 1. It was founded in East Bengal by Dudu members of the Shanghai Corporation Organisation? Miyan. 1. China 2. It aimed to revive Islam and promote 2. Iraq 3. Kazakhstan social justice among Bengali Muslims. 4. Russia Which of the statements given above is/are 5. Azerbaijan correct? 6. Pakistan Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only given below. (b) 2 only (a) 1, 3, 4, and 6 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 6 only (c) 3, 4, and 5 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only 12. Consider the following statements regarding 9. With reference to the state executive, consider the following statements: Matangini Hazra: 1. As per the convention, the speeches 1. She was a member of Anushilan Samiti delivered by the Governor in the and participated in Bengal Legislative Assembly have to be in accordance with the policy laid down by Revolutionary Activities. the Council of Ministers headed by the 2. She was martyred while leading a Chief Minister. 2. The approval of the State Council of procession towards the Tamluk Police Ministers headed by the Chief Minister Station to hoist the national flag in 1942. is necessary for the introduction of any Which of the statements given above is/are bill in the Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct? (a) 1 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 13. Consider the following statements about the 16. Consider the following: common aspects of elections in the USA and 1. Widespread starvation and death among India: the Arctic fauna 1. Both countries follow decentralized 2. Release of major greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane voter registration. 3. Extreme rainfall events during the 2. Both countries follow the first-past-the- monsoons post system for general elections. 4. Release of long-dormant bacteria and 3. Both countries do not permit Absentee viruses Voting via email. How many of the above could be the How many of the above statements are not possible consequences of arctic correct? amplification? (a) Only one (a) Only two (b) Only two (b) Only three (c) All three (c) All four (d) None (d) None 17. Consider the following pairs: 14. With reference to the major component of European Power First Factory the soil system, consider the following Establishment statements: 1. Portuguese : Calicut 1. The percentage composition of the living 2. Dutch : Masulipatnam organism and organic matter is more 3. French : Pondicherry than soil atmosphere. How many of the above pairs are correctly 2. The percentage composition of the matched? mineral matter is more than soil solution. (a) Only one Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Only two (c) All three correct? (d) None (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 18. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Both 1 and 2 the Sovereign Green Bonds Framework (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (SGrBs): 1. SGrBs will be eligible for Repurchase 15. It is a theatrical art form that is performed (Repo) transactions. mainly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and 2. Nuclear power generation and Telangana. It uses a stringed instrument that hydropower plants smaller than 25 MW the performer wears across his right have been excluded from the framework. 3. The proceeds from the green bonds shoulder. It was widely used to awaken the issuance will be deposited in the Public masses during the Telangana Rebellion. Account of India. Which of the following folk theatres has How many of the above statements is/are been referred to in the passage given above? correct? (a) Kolattam (a) Only one (b) Pagati Veshaalu (b) Only two (c) Daskathia (c) All three (d) Burrakatha (d) None 4 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 19. Consider the following statements regarding 21. Consider the following statements regarding the white-bellied heron: the secondary market instruments: 1. They are endemic to India and found 1. Rights shares are shares issued by the companies to their shareholders free of mainly in the Eastern Himalayas. cost by capitalization of accumulated 2. They are generally solitary in nature. reserves. 3. They are categorized as Critically 2. Debentures are bonds issued by a Endangered on the International Union company bearing a fixed rate of interest, for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red normally charged against the asset of the List of Threatened Species. company in favour of the debenture How many of the statements given above are holder. correct? 3. Bonus shares are the new securities issued to existing shareholders at a ratio (a) Only one to those already held. (b) Only two 4. Zero-coupon bonds are non-interest- (c) All three bearing bonds that offer zero returns to (d) None investors. How many of the statements given above are 20. Consider the following statements about correct? Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs): (a) Only one 1. They have an internal combustion (b) Only two (c) Only three engine and are capable of operating on (d) All four both petrol and diesel. 2. The ethanol content of flex-fuel can be 22. Consider the following statements with as high as 100%. reference to the Lok Adalats: 3. FFVs can also be converted into a hybrid 1. They are based on Gandhian principles. vehicle which can use electricity. 2. A Lok Adalat is presided over by a 4. World’s first BS-VI 100% ethanol- sitting or a retired judicial officer as fueled car variant has been launched in Chairman. 3. Appeal against the order of the Lok India. Adalat lies at the high courts. How many of the above statements are Which of the statements given above are correct? correct? (a) Only one (a) 1 and 2 only (b) Only two (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Only three (c) 1 and 3 only (d) All four (d) 1, 2 and 3 5 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 23. With reference to opportunity costs, consider 26. With reference to the Bay of Bengal the following statements: Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and 1. It is next best alternative available over Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), consider the following statements: and above the chosen option. 1. It was formed after the signing of the 2. Calculation of opportunity cost is Bangkok Declaration in 1997. applicable only to the producers and not 2. Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and to the consumers. Thailand were the founding members. Which of the statements given above is/are 3. It is based on the principle of sovereign correct? equality, territorial integrity, political independence, peaceful coexistence, and (a) 1 only mutual benefit. (b) 2 only How many of the above statements are (c) Both 1 and 2 correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Only one (b) Only two 24. The term “E20” is associated with which of (c) All three the following? (d) None (a) Environmentally responsible practices in 27. In the context of the Vijayanagar Empire, the urban areas. terms "Dalavay" and "Rayasam" referred to: (b) An antigen present on Ebola (a) Types of taxes (c) A new fuel for Satellite Launch Vehicles (b) Territorial administrative divisions (d) Ethanol Blended petrol (c) Types of land grants (d) Lower-ranking officers 25. Consider the following statements regarding 28. What is Smart Dust in the context of the National Carbon Registry: nanotechnology? 1. It was launched by the United Nations (a) Tiny particles used in cosmetic products Framework Convention on Climate (b) Microscopic wireless sensors with Change (UNFCCC) under the Kyoto sensing and communication capabilities Protocol and Article 6 of the Paris (c) Artificial intelligence enabled particulate Agreement. matter filter (d) A type of dust resistant paint 2. It has been accredited as a digital public good. 29. With reference to the capital inflows in an 3. It mandates countries to cooperate with economy, consider the following scenarios: each other to achieve emission reduction 1. Appreciation of domestic currency targets set out in their Nationally 2. Undermine the competitiveness of the Determined Contribution. domestic industries 3. Increase in foreign exchange reserves How many statements given above are How many of the above are likely to happen correct? as a result of capital inflows? (a) Only one (a) Only one (b) Only two (b) Only two (c) All three (c) All three (d) None (d) None 6 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 30. Consider the following statements about the 33. What does the term "discouraged worker" SWAMITVA Scheme: refer to in the context of unemployment? 1. It is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of (a) A worker who is actively seeking Panchayati Raj. 2. It aims to provide skill development employment. training to rural youth and make them (b) A worker who has given up searching employable. for a job due to the perception that no Which of the statements given above is/are jobs are available. correct? (a) 1 only (c) A worker who is willing to accept any (b) 2 only job regardless of qualifications. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) A worker who is temporarily out of (d) Neither 1 nor 2 work but expects to return to a previous job. 31. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Seeds do not germinate quickly in evergreen rainforests despite good rains 34. Consider the following countries: and luxuriant vegetation. 1. France Statement II: Inferior surface soils and 2. China abscence of light are the limiting factors in the evergreen forests. 3. USA Which one of the following is correct in How many of the above countries have more respect of the above statements? than one time zone? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (a) Only one correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Only two (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (c) All three correct and Statement-II is not the (d) None correct explanation for Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct Statement-II is incorrect 35. Which of the following statements is correct (d) Statement-I incorrect but Statement-II is regarding the species of Pinna nobilis, seen correct in the news recently? (a) It is a fossil of a 170 million year old 32. Consider the following statements: 1. Since Independence, India has had a ancient marine reptile. national emergency only once. (b) It is an extinct fish species which was 2. Since Independence, India has never recently found in the Malak river in faced a financial emergency. Nagaland. 3. President’s Rule was imposed for the first time in Punjab in 1951. (c) It is a large species of Mediterranean How many of the above statements are clam that was on the verge of extinction correct? but made a comeback. (a) Only one (d) It is a recently discovered mushroom (b) Only two species which has woolly scale-like (c) All three (d) None structures on its cap. 7 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 36. Consider the following pairs: 38. Consider the following statements with Desert Country respect to the removal of judges of the High Courts: 1. Great Sandy Desert : Australia 1. A judge of a high court can be removed 2. Mojave Desert : United States from his office by an order of the of America president. 3. Rub' Al Khali : Saudi Arabia 2. The president can issue the removal 4. Taklamakan Desert : China order only after an address by the How many of the above pairs are correctly Parliament has been presented to him in the same session for such removal. matched? 3. The address of the parliament must be (a) Only one supported by a special majority of each (b) Only two house of parliament. (c) Only three Which of the statements given above is/are (d) All four correct? (a) 1 and 3 only 37. Consider the following statements with (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 only reference to Prohibition of Employment as (d) 2 only Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013: 39. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Any person or agency who engages any Ecological Niche: person in manual scavenging is 1. It is only dependent on the biotic factors punishable with imprisonment up to 2 of the ecosystem. 2. The ecological niche is smaller at the years. lower level of the trophic level and large 2. A person engaged or employed to clean at the upper level of the trophic level. excreta with the help of notified 3. If a niche is left vacant due to a protective gear, shall not be deemed to particular species going extinct or be a 'manual scavenger'. migrating to another ecosystem, another Which of the statements given above is/are species can take its place. How many of the above statements are correct? correct? (a) 1 only (a) Only one (b) 2 only (b) Only two (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None 8 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 40. Which of the following bodies/organization 43. Which of the following statements is not formulates the Business Reform Action Plan correct with respect to the 'First Past the Post' electoral system? (BRAP) to improve the ease of doing (a) Under this system, every constituency business in India? elects one representative. (b) Under this system, voter votes for a (a) NITI Aayog candidate. (b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry (c) Under this system, the candidate who (c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs wins the election may not get majority (50%+1) votes. (d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (d) Under this system, a political party gets seats in proportion to the percentage of 41. Consider the following constitutional/ votes that it gets. statutory posts: 44. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Chairman of a Joint State Public Service the Indian Councils Act of 1909: Commission 1. Non-official majority in provincial councils was introduced through the act. 2. Members of the Finance Commission 2. Besides separate electorates for 3. Chairperson of the National Human Muslims, the income qualification for Rights Commission Muslim voters was kept lower than that for Hindus. 4. Members of the Central Vigilance 3. Apart from Muslims, seats in the Commission Imperial Legislative Council were 5. Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities reserved for British capitalists and Landlords. How many of the above are appointed by the How many of the above statements are President? correct? (a) Only one (a) Only two (b) Only two (b) Only three (c) All three (c) Only four (d) None (d) All five 45. With reference to the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), consider the following 42. Consider the following sensors: statements: 1. SEZs are supported by statutory 1. Accelerometer legislation. 2. Gyroscope 2. Importing products like raw materials in 3. Barometer SEZs requires a license. 3. No customs duty applies to domestic How many of the above sensors are sales by SEZs. commonly used in fitness trackers? How many of the statements given above are (a) Only one correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (b) Only two (c) All three (c) All three (d) None (d) None 9 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 46. In the context of the Indian economy, how 48. The Seven Summits are the highest many of the following can be included in mountains on each of the seven traditional continents. Reaching the peak of these Foreign Direct Investments? summits is considered a significant 1. NRI Deposits achievement amongst many mountaineers, 2. Non-convertible debentures alongside many other such goals and 3. Foreign portfolio investment of 10 challenges in the mountaineering percent or more through eligible community. instruments made in an Indian-listed Which one of the following peaks is not covered under Seven Summits? company (a) Mount Narodnaya 4. Equity instruments by a person resident (b) Mount Vinson outside India in an unlisted Indian (c) Mount Denali company (d) Mount Aconcagua Select the correct answer using the code given below. 49. ‘Project TAMARA’ sometimes seen in the news is: (a) Only one (a) a project to develop basic infrastructure (b) Only two in the Tamar region of Jharkhand. (c) Only three (b) a project of DRDO to develop night (d) All four visible drones with infrared night vision camera. 47. With reference to the Office of the Speaker (c) an indigenous project to develop nuclear submarines. in the Indian Parliament, consider the (d) a smart aeration system enhanced with following statements: technology to manage water quality. 1. Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his office 50. Consider the following statements regarding and continues till the newly elected Lok the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Sabha meets. Development Fund (FIDF) scheme: 1. It was created with the aim of 20 million 2. He appoints the chairman of all the tonnes of fish production by 2022-23. parliamentary committees of the Lok 2. The scheme is applicable for all states Sabha. and Union territories. 3. In the order of precedence, he has a 3. The National Bank for Agriculture and higher rank than all cabinet ministers Rural Development Bank is the nodal agency for the implementation of the except the Prime Minister. scheme. How many of the above statements are Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct? (a) Only one (a) 1 only (b) Only two (b) 1 and 2 only (c) All three (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only (d) None 10 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 51. Consider the following statements: 54. Consider the following parliamentary 1. The doctrine of Pith and Substance is privileges: primarily applied to determine the scope 1. Freedom from arrest and detention of of legislative powers between the Union members under civil process during the and the States. continuance of the meeting of the House 2. The doctrine implies that what cannot be 2. Members of the House cannot be done directly should not be done compelled to give evidence in courts of indirectly. law, relating to the proceedings of the Which of the statements given above is/are House correct? 3. Immunity to a member from the (a) 1 only proceeding in any court in respect of (b) 2 only anything said the Parliament (c) Both 1 and 2 How many of the above parliamentary (d) Neither 1 nor 2 privileges are mentioned in the Constitution? (a) Only one 52. Consider the following statements about (b) Only two Lala Lajpat Rai: (c) All three 1. He was popularly known as Punjab (d) None Kesari. 2. He was a member of the Hindu 55. In the context of plate tectonics, consider the Mahasabha. following statements regarding the Wadati- 3. He founded the Servants of People Benioff Zone: 1. It occurs at convergent plate boundaries Society. where two plates are moving towards 4. He died due to a lathi charge during the each other. Jallianwala Bagh Protest in Punjab. 2. It is directly linked to the formation of How many of the above statements are not deep-sea trenches. correct? Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Only one correct? (b) Only two (a) 1 only (c) Only three (b) 2 only (d) All four (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 53. Which of the following fundamental rights are not available to enemy aliens? 56. Consider the following statements about 1. Protection of life and personal liberty. house sparrows: 2. Equality before the law and equal 1. It is the state bird of Delhi. protection of laws. 2. It has been categorized as vulnerable 3. Freedom to manage religious affairs. status on the IUCN red list of threatened 4. Protection against arrest and detention in species. certain cases. 3. It is an Indicator species. Select the correct answer using the code How many of the above statements are given below. correct? (a) 2 and 4 only (a) Only one (b) 1 and 3 only (b) Only two (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) All three (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) None 11 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 57. Consider the following statements with 60. With reference to the abiotic components, respect to the Lakshadweep Islands: consider the following statements: 1. It is a uni-district Union Territory with a 1. When the light intensity is less than the group of 36 islands and comprises 12 threshold, the plants cease to grow due atolls. to the accumulation of CO2. 2. All Islands are 220 to 440 km away from 2. The plants are killed due to increased transpiration when their roots cannot the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala, in the supply moisture during prolonged frost emerald Arabian Sea. periods. 3. Only BSNL and Airtel provide 3. High-temperature results in the death of telecommunication services to plants due to the coagulation of Lakshadweep Islands. protoplasmic proteins. 4. Entry to Lakshadweep islands is How many statements given above are restricted and one requires an entry correct? permit. (a) Only one How many of the above statements are (b) Only two correct? (c) All three (a) Only one (d) None (b) Only two (c) Only three 61. Consider the following statements regarding (d) All four ecological role of the benthic zone in marine aquatic ecosystems: 1. It is a major source of primary 58. ‘Maputo Protocol’ recently seen in news is production, supporting the growth of related to: algae and other plants. (a) A protocol on gender equality and 2. It plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling women rights. and decomposition. (b) An understanding among countries to Which of the statements given above is/are fight climate change in the equatorial correct? region. (a) 1 only (c) An intitiative to secure livelihood rights (b) 2 only for refugees. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) A protocol to achieve disarmament in (d) Neither 1 nor 2 South America. 62. Consider the following statements regarding 59. Consider the following countries: Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) 1. Russia technology: 2. France 1. It can be used to profile clouds. 3. Japan 2. It can be used to measure the velocity of a target. 4. India 3. It is not affected by interference of other How many of the countries given above signals. have achieved a successful landing on the How many of the above statements are Moon? correct? (a) Only one (a) Only one (b) Only two (b) Only two (c) Only three (c) All three (d) All four (d) None 12 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 63. Consider the following statements regarding 65. With reference to the Simon Commission, consider the following statements: the moderate phase of Indian National 1. It was formed under the chairmanship of Movement (1885-1905): Sir John Simon by the Labour Party 1. Moderates believed in the fairness and government in Britain. 2. The Congress in its Madras session justice methods of the British. decided to boycott the commission at 2. During this phase political activities every stage. 3. Muslim League under Jinnah supported were confined to the educated classes the Congress call to boycott the only. commission. 3. The Moderates demanded the expansion How many of the statements given above are correct? of legislative councils and the reduction (a) Only one of land revenues. (b) Only two (c) All three How many of the above statements are (d) None correct? (a) Only one 66. Consider the following statements with reference to the co-operatives: (b) Only two 1. Cooperatives are a concurrent subject (c) All three under the constitution and are administered by respective state (d) None governments. 2. The Multi-State Co-operative Societies 64. Consider the following trees: Act, of 2002 was enacted to deal with Co-operative Societies serving the 1. Greenheart interests of members in more than one 2. Kikar State. Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Semal correct? 4. Cedar (a) 1 only 5. Balsam (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 In the context of forests in India, how many (d) Neither 1 nor 2 of the above-mentioned trees are hardwoods 67. With respect to the cultural history of India, that can be used for making furniture? which of the following temples is not (a) Only two associated with the Pallavas? (b) Only three (a) Airavatesvara Temple (b) Shore Temple (c) Only four (c) Mamandur Rock-Cut Temple (d) All five (d) Kailashnatha Temple 13 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 68. Which of the following is a characteristic 71. Consider the following pairs: feature of Neolithic sites in the pre-historic Name of the Report Associated period? Organisation (a) Use of iron tools and weapons (b) Use of stone-copper tools 1. State of World : United Nations (c) Sedentary lifestyle and agriculture Population Report Population Fund (d) Monumental architecture and city (UNFPA) planning 2. International : International 69. With reference to the RBI card tokenisation Migration Outlook Organization for policy, consider the following statements: Migration (IOM) 1. Card tokenization is compulsory for 3. The Global : Organisation for each debit card transaction. 2. Customers can request tokenization for a Gender Gap Report Economic Co- maximum of five devices at a time. operation and 3. The card issuer cannot reject a Development customer's card tokenization. (OECD) How many of the statements given above are correct? How many of the above pairs are correctly (a) Only one matched? (b) Only two (a) Only one (c) All three (d) None (b) Only two (c) All three 70. Consider the following statements: (d) None 1. It caused a depletion of the water table. 2. It caused nitrogen pollution and eutrophication due to excessive use of 72. The Prime Minister recently during his fertilizers. inaugural address to G20 leaders mentioned 3. It caused soil pollution and soil the quote, "The welfare and happiness of salination. 4. It caused a decrease in the cropping humanity should always be ensured". The intensity. quote is derived from which one of the How many of the above statements are following Edicts of Ashoka? indicative of the negative outcomes of Green (a) Second Edict Revolution? (a) Only one (b) Eight Edict (b) Only two (c) Sixth Edict (c) Only three (d) Thirteenth Edict (d) All four 14 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 73. Consider the following statements: 75. With reference to Open Network for Digital 1. Though the Constitution of India Commerce (ONDC), consider the following statements: recognizes religious minorities, it does 1. It is an initiative of the Department of not define the term 'minority'. Promotion of Industry and Internal 2. Article 15 enabled the State to provide Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce. reservations for the advancement of 2. It will enable transactions of any backward classes in all aided or unaided denomination. educational institutes, including minority 3. It is a network facilitating transactions of goods and not services. educational institutes. 4. It is mandatory for all existing 3. The National Commission for Minority commerce applications and platforms to Educational Institutes (NCMEI) has the adopt ONDC. power to cancel the minority status of an How many of the statements given above are educational institution. correct? 4. No court except the Supreme Court can (a) Only one entertain any suit in respect of any order (b) Only two (c) Only three made by the NCMEI. (d) All four How many statements given above are correct? 76. With reference to Production Linked (a) Only one Incentive Scheme (PLI) for large scale (b) Only two electronics manufacturing, consider the (c) Only three following statements: 1. The Ministry of Electronics and (d) All four Information Technology is implementing the scheme. 74. Consider the following features: 2. A company receiving the incentives 1. Salabhanjika under PLI scheme is not eligible to get 2. Star-shaped base incentives from other schemes. 3. Intricate carvings 3. Manufacturer incentives are based on annual turnover. How many of the above are general features How many of the statements given above of Hoysala temples? are correct? (a) Only one (a) Only one (b) Only two (b) Only two (c) All three (c) All three (d) None (d) None 15 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 77. In the context of minerals production in 80. Consider the following pairs: India, consider the following statements: Authors Books 1. The bulk of the value of mineral 1. Ziauddin Barani : Tabaqat-i-Nasiri production about 97% was confined to 2. Al-Beruni : Tarikh-Al-Hind seven states only. 3. Minhaj us Siraj : Tarikh-i-Firoz 2. Odisha has the highest share in the Shahi production of minerals followed by How many of the above pairs are correctly Chhattisgarh. matched? Which of the following statements is/are (a) Only one correct? (b) Only two (a) 1 only (c) All three (b) 2 only (d) None (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 81. Consider the following statements regarding 78. Consider the following countries: the Polar Vortex: 1. Saudi Arabia 1. It is a large area of high pressure and 2. Israel cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s 3. European Union poles. 4. France 2. It appears in winter every year and 5. Turkey disappears by summer. How many of the above countries/unions Which of the statements given above is/are have signed the deal for the India-Middle correct? East-Europe Economic Corridor? (a) 1 only (a) Only two (b) 2 only (b) Only three (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only four (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) All five 82. What is the primary cause of the mirage 79. Consider the following pairs: phenomenon in deserts? Terms related Meaning (a) Reflection of light to Artificial (b) Total Internal Reflection Intelligence (c) Dispersion of light 1. Deep : Computers learn in a (d) Diffraction of light Learning way that mimics the human brain 83. Consider the following statements with 2. Natural : The ability of machines Language to simulate reference to the Preamble of the Indian Processing conversations Constitution: 3. Large : A program that 1. It has been amended only once so far. Language generates human-like 2. The amendment added the word Model response based 'Republic' to the Preamble. How many of the pairs given above are Which of the statements given above is/are correctly matched? correct? (a) Only one (a) 1 only (b) Only two (b) 2 only (c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2 16 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 84. Arrange the following water bodies from 87. Consider the following statements regarding North to South: the Paintbrush Swift Butterfly: 1. Sea of Okhotsk 1. It is endemic to the Western Ghats. 2. Sea of Japan 2. Recently, it was photographed and 3. Arafura Sea documented for the first time in the state 4. Weddell Sea of Kerala. Select the correct answer using the code 3. It is protected under the Schedule IV of given below. the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. (a) 1-2-3-4 How many statements given above are (b) 2-1-3-4 correct? (c) 1-2-4-3 (d) 2-3-4-1 (a) Only one (b) Only two 85. Consider the following statements regarding (c) All three Geoglyphs: (d) None 1. These are a form of prehistoric rock art, created on the surface of laterite 88. With reference to Standing Deposit Facility plateaus. (SDF) in India, consider the following 2. Recently, the Geoglyphs located in statements: Maharashtra have been awarded 1. SDF will allow the RBI to absorb excess UNESCO’s World Heritage status. cash against an equivalent amount of Which of the statements given above is/are collateral. correct? 2. Unlike Reverse Repo, the RBI has (a) 1 only discretion over liquidity absorption (b) 2 only through SDF. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Deposits under SDF will be included as balance eligible for CRR. 86. Consider the following statements: How many statements given above are 1. While GDP deflator includes only those correct? goods produced domestically, CPI (a) Only one includes goods produced both (b) Only two domestically and internationally. (c) All three 2. While GDP deflator is computed using a (d) None fixed basket of goods, CPI allows the basket of goods to change over time. 89. The term "V2X communication" is often Which of the statements given above is/are used in the context of correct? (a) Automobile driving (a) 1 only (b) Gene Inheritance and Transmission (b) 2 only (c) Planet- Planet interaction (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Communication between plants 17 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 90. With reference to Non-Banking Financial 93. Consider the following pairs: Companies (NBFCs), consider the following Social Movement Leader statements: 1. Aravippuram : K. Kelappan 1. They are registered under Companies Movement Act, 1956. 2. Nair Movement : E. V. Ramaswami 2. They do not form the part of payment and settlement system. Naicker 3. NBFCs with an asset size of ₹100 crore 3. Mahars : B.R. Ambedkar or more are considered as systematically Movement important NBFCs. How many of the above pairs are correctly How many of the above statements is/are matched? correct? (a) Only one (a) Only one (b) Only two (b) Only two (c) All three (c) All three (d) None (d) None 91. Consider the following statements regarding 94. Which of the following relief sculpture the estivation/aestivation: inscriptions reflect Asoka’s human approach 1. It is a survival strategy that helps the in his internal administration, commitment to animal conserve water in a difficult time. 2. During aestivation animals remain in a non-violence and restriction of war? state of reduced metabolic activity. (a) Rummindei Pillar Edicts Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Kalsi Inscription correct? (c) Kanganahalli Inscriptions (a) 1 only (d) Sohgaura Copper Plate (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 95. With reference to the ordinance-making powers of the President of India, consider 92. Consider the following statements regarding the following statements: the social audits in India: 1. Article 143 of the Constitution 1. The social auditing standards for empowers the President to promulgate MGNREGA were laid down by the ordinances during the recess of Comptroller and Auditor General of Parliament. India. 2. Society for Social Audit Accountability 2. His ordinance-making power is and Transparency (SSAAT) is coextensive with the law-making powers mandated to conduct social audits for of the Parliament in terms of the subjects developmental schemes and programs of and the duration. both Central and State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct? (a) 1 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 18 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel 96. Consider the following statements in relation 99. What is a Digital Twin in the context of to National Suicide Prevention Strategy: technology? 1. It aims to reduce suicide mortality in the (a) A robotic hologram of a person country by 30 per cent by 2030. 2. Its objective includes integrating a (b) A virtual replica of a physical object or mental well-being curriculum in all system educational institutions. (c) A computerized twin brother or sister 3. It seeks to establish psychiatric outpatient departments through the (d) A biometric authorized clone designed District Mental Health Programme in all to prevent hacking attempts districts. 4. It envisages to develop guidelines for 100. Consider the following features of responsible media reporting of suicides. How many of the statements given above are heliophyte plants: correct? 1. These are types of plants that have a low (a) Only one light compensation point. (b) Only two 2. Their special feature is the presence of (c) Only three (d) All four coarse tiny leaves with waxy and hairy protection. 97. Advancing Net Zero Status Report is released by 3. Mint, thyme, white clover, and roses are (a) World Green Building Council examples of heliophyte plants. (b) Global Environment Facility How many of the above statements are (c) United Nations Framework Convention correct? on Climate Change (d) Climate Alliance (a) Only one (b) Only two 98. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Forum on Forests (c) All three (UNFF): (d) None 1. It promotes the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. 2. It was established by the UN Economic and Social Council in the year 2000. 3. It is composed of all the member states of the United Nations and specialised agencies. 4. India is a founding member of UNFF. How many statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) All four Copyright © by Vision IAS All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Vision IAS. 19 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel VISIONIAS www.visionias.in ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS GENERAL STUDIES (P) TEST – 4149 (2024) Q 1.B Prajnaparamita Sutras: o Nature: These are a group of Mahayana Buddhist scriptures that emphasize the concept of "prajna" or transcendental wisdom. Hence option 1 is correct. o Content: They are known for expounding the perfection of wisdom and the concept of emptiness (shunyata). o Significance: Prajnaparamita Sutras are highly revered in Mahayana Buddhism, and they played a crucial role in the development of the Mahayana philosophical tradition. Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra: o Nature: This is a Mahayana Buddhist text. Hence option 2 is correct. o Content: The sutra revolves around Vimalakirti, a lay Buddhist disciple known for his advanced spiritual attainments. It presents dialogues between Vimalakirti and various bodhisattvas, monks, and celestial beings, discussing profound aspects of Buddhist philosophy and practice. o Significance: The Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra is valued for its teachings on the nature of reality, non- duality, and the bodhisattva path.Tattvartha Sutra: Tattvartha Sutra o Nature: This is a fundamental text in Jainism. Hence option 3 is not correct. o Content: Tattvartha Sutra, also known as the Tattvarthadhigama Sutra, discusses the key philosophical principles of Jainism, including the nature of reality, ethics, cosmology, and the path to liberation (moksha). o Significance: It is considered one of the primary and authoritative texts in Jain philosophy, providing a systematic and comprehensive overview of Jain principles. Bhagavati Sutra: o Nature: This is a Jain text. Hence option 4 is not correct. o Content: The Bhagavati Sutra, also known as the Kalpa Sutra, is a Jain scripture that narrates the life of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, and includes teachings on ethics, philosophy, and the monastic code. o Significance: It holds a central place in Jain literature, serving as a guide for Jain monks and nuns, and is revered for its portrayal of the life and teachings of Mahavira Q 2.A An adaptation is the appearance/behaviour/structure/mode of life of an organism that allows it to survive in a particular environment. Adaptation may be: o Morphological: When trees grew higher, the giraffe's neck got longer. ✓ Many desert plants have thick cuticles on their leaf surfaces and have their stomata arranged in deep pits to min-imise water loss through transpiration. Some desert plants like Opuntia have no leaves - they are reduced to spines (to reduce transpiration), and the photosynthetic function is taken over by the flattened stems (few leaves mean less area is available for transpiration). ✓ Allen's Rule: Body form or shape is linear in warm climates and more rounded and compact in cold climates. Round forms have a smaller surface area to volume ratios. Hence option (a) is the correct answer. ▪ Mammals from colder climates generally have shorter ears and limbs to minimise heat loss. ▪ An elephant has enormous ears because elephants don't sweat. They use their flapping ears to lose heat and keep the rest of the body ✓ Bergmann's Rule: Body size is large in cold climates and small in warm climates. Large bodies have a smaller surface area to volume ratios. 1 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel ▪ Both of the above two rules cause systematic changes in the surface area to volume ratios. ▪ In cold climates where you need to retain heat, so bodies are larger and more compact and In warm climates where you need to expel heat, so bodies are smaller and more linear. o Physiological: In the absence of an external water source, the kangaroo rat in North American deserts can meet all its water requirements through internal fat oxidation (in which water is a by-product). It also has the ability to concentrate its urine so that a minimal volume of water is used to remove excretory products. o Behavioural: Animals migrating temporarily to a less stressful habitat. Q 3.C Palestine is an area of the eastern Mediterranean region, comprising: o The Gaza Strip (along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea) and o The West Bank (west of the Jordan River). The Gaza Strip borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Egypt to the south, and Israel to the north and east. The West Bank is bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel to the north, south, and west. Hence option (c) is the correct answer. Q 4.D The US rail network, with an operating route length of over 250,000km, is the biggest in the world. Freight lines constitute about 80% of the country’s total rail network, while the total passenger network spans about 35,000km. China’s rail network, with a route length of over 100,000km, ranks as the second biggest rail network in the world. The extensive network, operated by state-owned China Railway Corporation, carried 2.08 billion passengers (the second highest after Indian Railways) and 3.22 billion tonnes of freight (the second highest after the US railway network) in 2013. Russia’s whole network, operated by state-owned monopoly Russian Railways (RZD), runs for over 85,500km. In 2013, the network carried 1.08 billion passengers and 1.2 billion tonnes of freight – the third-highest freight volume after the US and China. The Indian nationwide rail network, the fourth longest in the world, is owned and operated by state-owned Indian Railways and includes an operating route length of more than 65,000km. The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013. Hence option (d) is the correct answer. 2 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel Q 5.B Munda Rebellion: o The Munda rebellion was a significant post-1857 uprising that originated from the destruction of the Munda traditional land system. o This was accelerated by the British intervention like the introduction of contractors, and the dislocation of Mundas as indentured laborers, which led to the rebellion by Mundas. o Birsa Munda was the prominent leader of the uprising. He started Ulgulan movement against the exploitation and discrimination against tribals by the local authorities. He urged tribal people to preserve sacred groves from the Britisher's encroachment. o The rebellion was finally defeated, however, the sacrifice contributed to the Chhota Nagpur Tenancy Act of 1908, granting land ownership rights to tribals. Hence option (b) is the correct answer. Q 6.A Vishakhadatta was the court poet of King Chandragupta II, who was a Gupta emperor in ancient India. Vishakhadatta's most famous work is the Sanskrit play "Mudrarakshasa”. This historical drama revolves around the political intrigues in the Mauryan Empire and specifically depicts the rise of the renowned minister Chanakya. "Mudrarakshasa" is highly valued for its portrayal of ancient Indian political and social life during that period. Several other notable writers who flourished during the Gupta period in ancient India, contributing significantly to literature and learning were: o Kalidasa: Kalidasa was a renowned poet and playwright during the Gupta period. He is often associated with the court of Chandragupta II. Major work includes Abhijnanasakuntalam, Malvikaagnimitra, Meghduta etc. o Aryabhata: Aryabhata, an influential mathematician and astronomer, lived during the Gupta era. Aryabhatiya and Surya Siddhant are his important works. o Vatsyayana: Vatsyayana, traditionally believed to be the author of the "Kamasutra" is associated with the Gupta period. o Varahamihira: Varahamihira, a polymath who excelled in fields like astronomy, mathematics, and astrology, lived during the Gupta era. He is also associated with the court of Chandragupta II. Major works: Panchasiddhantika, Brihat Samhita. Hence option (a) is the correct answer. Q 7.B The Bhakti movement, prominent in medieval India, emphasized personal devotion to a chosen deity as a means of attaining spiritual salvation. Salient Features of the Bhakti Movement: o The bhakti reformers preached the principles of monotheism (oneness of God). Hence option 1 is correct. o They believed in freedom from the cycle of life and death. They advocated that salvation could be attained only by deep devotion and faith in God. o They emphasized the self-surrender for obtaining the bliss and grace of God. o Gurus could act as guides and preceptors. o They advocated the principle of Universal brotherhood. Hence option 2 is correct. o They stressed the singing of hymns with deep devotion. o Arguing that all living beings, including humans, were god’s children, they strongly denounced the caste system which divided people according to their birth. o They condemned ritualism. Hence option 3 is not correct. o They did not consider any language as sacred and composed poems in the language of the common people. Hence option 4 is not correct. Q 8.A The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organization aiming to maintain peace, security, and stability in the region. It was created in 2001 with the objective of strengthening mutual trust among the member states alongside promoting effective cooperation in politics, trade and economy, research and technology, and culture. Recently, during the 23rd SCO Summit chaired by India, Iran officially joined the SCO as the Ninth Member Country. The other eight member countries include: 3 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel o China, o India, o Kazakhstan, o Kyrgyzstan, o Pakistan, o Russia, o Uzbekistan, and o Tajikistan. Q 9.A All the public appearances of the Governor and the speeches delivered by him on such occasions have to be in accordance with the policy laid down by the Council of Ministers (not mentioned in the Constitution) headed by the Chief Minister. Similarly the speeches of the Governor on ceremonial occasions and the annual speech before the Assembly have to be approved by the Cabinet. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The Chief Minister is also the leader of the House. Apart from this formal position, the Chief Minister provides real legislative leadership to the House in the sense that he sets the legislative agenda. The legislative measures are brought before the Assembly after the approval of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister. However, the approval of the Council of Ministers is not required in the case of a Private Member bill. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. Q 10.B Kadalundi mudflats: o Kadalundi mudflats are a vital ecosystem along the Kerala coast, supporting a rich diversity of migratory shorebirds and other wildlife. However, the recent expansion of mangroves has raised concerns about its impact on the mudflat ecosystem. Hence option (b) is the correct answer. Mudflat Ecosystem-Carbon storage o While mangroves do play a significant role in carbon storage due to their high biomass and ability to trap sediments, they are not the sole factor. o Mudflats themselves also contribute to carbon storage through the process of accretion, where layers of sediment and organic matter build up over time, capturing and sequestering carbon. Additionally, other organisms like algae and seagrasses also contribute to carbon storage within the mudflat ecosystem. Importance of mudflats for shorebirds: o Foraging grounds: The open mudflats provide rich feeding grounds for shorebirds with diverse beak shapes and feeding strategies. They probe the mud for worms, insects, and crustaceans, replenishing their energy for long migrations. o Nesting sites: Some shorebird species like sandpipers and plovers create simple nests on the open mudflats, relying on camouflage for protection. Mangrove encroachment can destroy these nesting sites and expose chicks to predators. o Recent studies suggest that the aggressive expansion of mangroves in Kadalundi poses a threat to migratory shorebirds. These birds prefer open mudflats for foraging and nesting, and the encroachment of mangroves reduces their suitable habitat. This has led to a decline in the number and diversity of shorebird species using Kadalundi. o Resting areas: During long journeys, shorebirds use mudflats as safe havens to rest and socialize before continuing their migration. Loss of open space can force them to utilize less suitable or crowded areas, increasing vulnerability. Reasons for concern: o Loss of open space: Mangroves thrive in the intertidal zone, where they gradually encroach upon the mudflat area. This reduces the open mudflat space available for shorebirds to feed and roost. o Changes in prey availability: The mudflat's unique sediments and tidal patterns support a specific community of prey animals like worms and crustaceans, which shorebirds rely on for food. Mangrove expansion alters these conditions, leading to a decline in the abundance and diversity of these prey species. o Competition for resources: Mangroves can compete with shorebirds for space, food, and sunlight. This can lead to increased stress and displacement of shorebirds, especially during peak feeding and breeding seasons. 4 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS Join @cse_updates for more.  Downloaded from @cse_updates Telegram Channel Q 11.B Faraizi Movement: o Origins and Leader: ✓ Founded in 1819 by Haji Shariatullah, a Muslim scholar and reformer in Faridpur, East Bengal. Hence statement 1 is not correct. ✓ His teachings emphasized strict adherence to the Quran and Sunnah, rejecting practices considered un-Islamic like idol worship, caste distinctions, and extravagant rituals. o Goals and Principles: ✓ Aimed to purify Islam and revive its spiritual core within the Bengali Muslim community. Hence statement 2 is correct. ✓ Promoted social justice and equality, challenging prevailing hierarchies and advocating for the rights of the underprivileged. ✓ Emphasis on self-reliance, economic independence, and education for both men and women. o Impact and Significance: ✓ The movement gained a large following among peasant communities and artisans in East Bengal, attracting both men and women. ✓ It challenged the authority of local zamindars (landlords) and colonial officials, leading to conflicts and occasional uprisings. ✓ It provided a sense of spiritual and social empowerment for Bengali Muslims, fostering a collective identity and resistance against oppression. o Challenges and Decline: ✓ Faced internal divisions and accusations of extremism after Shariatullah's death in 1838. ✓ Under the leadership of Haji’s son, Dudu Mian, the movement became revolutionary from 1840 onwards. He gave the movement an organizational system from the village to the provincial level with a khalifa or authorized deputy at every level. ✓ Dudu Mian was arrested several times, and his arrest in 1847 finally weakened the movement. Q 12.B Matangini Hazra: o Early Life and Social Work: ✓ Born in 1869 in a poor agricultural family near Tamluk, Bengal, Matangini Hazra faced societal challenges from a young age. Married at 12 to an older man, she was widowed by 18, finding solace in social work and community support. ✓ Her dedication earned her the affectionate nickname "Gandhi Buri" (Old Gandhi) for her association with the non-violent resistance movement. She was a staunch Gandhian and was among the thousands of women who answered the Mahatma’s call to join the freedom struggle. Hence statement 1 is not correct. o Active Resistance against Colonial Rule: ✓ Matangini's journey in the freedom struggle began in the 1930s with the Civil Disobedience Movement. She actively participated in various campaigns, including picketing liquor shops, protesting against the Salt Act, and advocating for khadi production. Despite arrests and imprisonment, she remained undeterred. o Leadership and Martyrdom: ✓ The Quit India Movement of 1942 witnessed Matangini's greatest act of courage. ✓ Leading a procession of unarmed volunteers towards the Tamluk Police Station on September 29, 1942, she aimed to hoist the national flag. ✓ When faced with police brutality, she stood tall, refusing to back down. Though bullets hit her, she kept moving forward, holding the flag aloft un