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NATIONAL PRACTICE MCQS ................................................................................................................ 3
INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE MCQS ....................................................................................................... 6
DAYS TO REMEMBER PRACTICE MCQS ................................................................................................ 9
PERSON NEWS PRACTICE MCQS ....................................................................................................... 12
SCIENCE AND TEACHNOLOGY PRACTICE MCQS .................................................................................. 13
ART & CULTURE PRACTICE MCQS ..................................................................................................... 16
ECONOMY PRACTICE MCQS .............................................................................................................. 17
DEFENCE PRACTICE MCQS ................................................................................................................. 21
POLICY AND PROGRAMME PRACTICE MCQS ...................................................................................... 25
INDEXES AND REPORTS PRACTICE MCQS ........................................................................................... 29
SUMMITS PRACTICE MCQS ............................................................................................................... 30
HEALTH PRACTICE MCQS .................................................................................................................. 34
GEOGRAPHY PRACTICE MCQS.......................................................................................................... 37
ENVIRONMENT PRACTICE MCQS ....................................................................................................... 39
SPORTS PRACTICE MCQS................................................................................................................... 42
AWARDS PRACTICE MCQS ................................................................................................................ 44
STATE NEWS PRACTICE MCQS .......................................................................................................... 47
HIMACHAL PRADESH PRACTICE MCQS .............................................................................................. 49
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NATIONAL PRACTICE MCQS
1. The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act – AFSPA has been extended for Six months in which of the
following State/ States?
A. Nagaland
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
ANSWER: C
2. Consider the following statements:
1. The CBI has launched ‘Operation Chakra’ in coordination with Interpol, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI).
2. This Operation was against cybercriminals.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
3. The Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has commissioned the world’s largest wind-solar power plant of 600
MW capacity in which State/UT?
A. Ladakh
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER: C
4. Consider the following statements about Quality Council of India:
1. It was set up in 1987.
2. It is a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has organized PM National Apprenticeship Melas in 28
states and Union Territories.
2. Apprenticeship Melas are held on the second Monday of each month.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: C
6. Consider the following statements:
1. The National Anti-Doping Agency and National Dope Testing Laboratory to organise WADA Athlete
Biological Passport ABP Symposium- 2022.
2. India will host this Symposium- 2022 for the third time.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
7. Consider the following statements:
1. The National Anti-Doping Agency and National Dope Testing Laboratory to organise WADA Athlete
Biological Passport ABP Symposium- 2022.
2. India will host this Symposium- 2022 for the third time.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
8. Consider the following statements:
1. The CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories has successfully conducted the Drone based magnetic survey in
Leh-Ladakh region.
2. The survey was conducted along with the CSIR National Geophysical Research Institute.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
9.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake was inaugurated which Railway station?
Kochi
Delhi
Chandigarh
Bhubaneswar
ANSWER: D
10. PM Modi to inaugurate PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 in which State/ UT?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. New Delhi
D. Karnataka
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ANSWER: C
11. Consider the following statements:
1. Lothal was known for the discovery of the oldest man-made dockyard.
2. The National Maritime Heritage Complex to be established at Lothal in Gujarat.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
12. The Asia’s largest Compressed Biogas Plant to be set up in which State?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER: B
13. The ‘Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022’, IUHC2022, to be organised in which State?
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Telangana
ANSWER: A
14. Consider the following statements:
1. The SAIL and AAI signed an Operation and Management agreement to facilitate commercial operations at
Rourkela airport.
2. In 2018, SAIL had signed a MOU for the use of its own airport, under the UDAN scheme.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
15. Consider the following statements:
1. Red Mud is the waste generated in the Bayer process of alumina production from bauxite.
2. CSIR- Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI) has recently converted red mud into
X-ray shielding tiles.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
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INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in East Africa.
2. Volta River passes through this country.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
India has recently signed a $100-mn line of credit agreement with which Country?
Bangladesh
Myanmar
Maldives
Sri Lanka
ANSWER: C
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Challenges Annual Forum (CAF22) will be co-hosted by the United Service Institution of India (USI) on
October 6-7, 2022.
2. The theme of this forum will be “Future of Peace Operations”.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
4. Consider the following statements:
1. India will host UN Security Council for a meeting of Counter-Terrorism Committee in Mumbai.
2. India is currently the Chair of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for the year 2022.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
5. The Epsilon-6 rocket which was failed to reach its orbit was launched by which Space Agency?
A. NASA
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B. The European Space Agency
C. JAXA
D. CNES
ANSWER: C
6.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme Joint Statement has been extended up to which year?
2025
2026
2027
2028
ANSWER: C
7. Consider the following statements:
1. The UN Global Compact is a principle-based framework for business.
2. JSW Steel has joined the United Nations Global Impact (UNGC) initiative.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
8. 8. Consider the following statements:
1. India to host 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL in New Delhi.
2. India has joined the INTERPOL in 1949.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
9. Consider the following statements:
1. NATO began its annual nuclear exercises in north western Europe.
2. The Fourteen of NATO’s 30 member countries were due to take part in the exercises.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
10. Recently which Country was hit by worst flood in a decade which has killed more than 600 people?
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B.
C.
D.
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Nigeria
Indonesia
Haiti
Sudan
ANSWER: A
11. Who is the shortest-serving Prime minister in British history?
A. George Canning
B. Viscount Goderich
C. Bonar Law
D. Liz Truss
ANSWER: D
12. Consider the following statements:
1. HAWK (‘Homing All the Way Killer’) is air defence equipment of the United States.
2. The United States is considering to give HAWK air defence equipment to Ukraine.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
13. Lebanon has signed a US-mediated sea border deal with which country for exploring gas in its southern
maritime blocs?
A. Jordan
B. Syria
C. Israel
D. Cyprus
ANSWER: C
14. Which Country has passed the Plain Language Bill, which requires bureaucrats to use simple, easily
understood language while communicating with the public?
A. UK
B. USA
C. Australia
D. New Zealand
ANSWER: D
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DAYS TO REMEMBER PRACTICE MCQS
1. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, PFRDA will observe the National Pension
System Diwas (NPS Diwas) on?
A. 1st October
B. 1st November
C. 1st December
D. 1st June
ANSWER: A
2. Consider the following statements:
1. October 2 is observed as the International Day of Older Persons across the globe.
2. The theme for the International Day of Older Persons,2022 is “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing
World.”
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
3. Consider the following statements:
1. The World Habitat Day was observed on October 3, 2022.
2. The theme for year 2022 was “Mind the Gap. Leave No One and Place Behind”.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
4. Consider the following statements about International Teachers’ Day:
1. It is observed every year on October 5.
2. The theme for 2022 is “The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers”.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
5. Consider the following statements:
1. World Cotton Day is observed on October 7.
2. The World Cotton Day theme 2022 is ‘Weaving a better future for Cotton’.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: C
6. Consider the following statements about World Migratory Bird Day:
1. It was established as a result of the United Nations Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian
Migratory Waterbirds.
2. It is celebrated on the second Saturday of April and the second Saturday of September.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
7. Consider the following statements:
1. The "Cyber Jaagrukta Diwas" was observed by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA).
2. It is observed on first Wednesday of every month.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
8.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The International Girl Child Day is celebrated on?
October 9
October 10
October 11
October 12
ANSWER: C
9.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The First World Sloth Bear Day was observed on?
October 12
October 10
September 12
September 10
ANSWER: A
10. The International E-Waste Day 2022 is observed on?
A. 11th October
B. 12th October
C. 13th October
D. 14th October
ANSWER: D
11. Consider the following statements:
1. Global Handwashing Day is observed on October 13.
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2. “Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene” is the theme of this year.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
12. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on?
A. 17th October
B. 18th October
C. 19th October
D. 20th October
ANSWER: A
13. Consider the following statements:
1. World Statistics Day 2022 is celebrated annually on 30th October.
2. The theme of Statistics Day, 2022 is “Data for Sustainable Development”.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
14. 14. The Infantry Day is commemorated every year on?
A. 26 October
B. 27 October
C. 28 October
D. 29 October
ANSWER: B
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PERSON NEWS PRACTICE MCQS
1. Which of the organisations were founded by Indian freedom fighter, Shyamji Krishna Varma?
1. Indian Home Rule Society
2. India House
3. Indian Sociologist
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: D
2. Which of the following personality has been declared as the ‘National Icon’ of Election Commission of
India (ECI)?
A. Alia Bhatt
B. Amitabh Bachchan
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Pankaj Tripathi
ANSWER: D
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Which of the following would be the 50th Chief Justice of India?
Uday Umesh Lalit
DY ChandrachudDD
Justice BV Nagarathna
None of these
ANSWER: B
4. Who has authored the Book “From dependence to Self Reliance: Mapping India’s Rise as a Global
Superpower”?
A. Bimal Jalan
B. Arvind Subramanian
C. Raja Chelliah
D. C. Rangarajan
ANSWER: A
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Who has been elected as chairperson of UN’s Air Transport Committee?
Shefali Juneja
Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger
Tatiana Valovaya
Dagmawit Moges
ANSWER: A
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SCIENCE AND TEACHNOLOGY PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements:
1. The Department of Posts J&K Circle starts a dedicated Road Network Transport (RTN) Service on daily
basis.
2. This is the first RTN service connecting Jammu City to the Kashmir Valley.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
2. Consider the following statements:
1. The government will set up 100 labs for 5G technology across India.
2. HFCL will launch 5G Lab-as-a-Service that will help in rollout of 5G solutions and services.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
3. The Zhurong rover which has founded the evidence of two huge floods that shaped the landscape on
Mars belongs to which of the following Country?
A. South Korea
B. Japan
C. China
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Indian Space Association (ISpA) is the premier industry association of space and satellite companies
established in December 2020.
2. According to a joint report prepared by EY and the Indian Space Association (ISpA), the Indian space
economy is set to reach $13 billion by 2030.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Which car maker Company has launched Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles in India?
Tata
Volkswagen
Hyundai
Toyota
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ANSWER: D
6. The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has signed MoU with which organization for ICT
and digital solutions?
A. CDAC
B. Digital India Corporation
C. BEL
D. RailTel
ANSWER: D
7.
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. Which institution has launched the ‘PARAM KAMRUPA’ Supercomputer?
IIT, Delhi
IIT, Madras
IIT, Guwahati
IIT, Ropar
ANSWER: C
8. Consider the following statements:
1. IInvenTiv is the first-ever all-IITs Research and Development, R&D, Showcase organised at the Indian
Institute of Technology Delhi.
2. A total of 75 projects by the 23 IITs are being exhibited at this event.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
9. Consider the following statements:
1. The CERT-In and Power-CSIRTs jointly conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “PowerEX-2022”.
2. The theme of the exercise was “Defending Cyber induced disruption in IT & OT infrastructure”.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
10. Consider the following statements:
1. NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is a constellation of seven satellites that is similar to the
American GPS and the Russian GLONASS.
2. The NavIC’s reach is about 1,500 km beyond Indian territory.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: D
11. Consider the following statements:
1. The flight acceptance hot test of CE-20 engine has been carried out in the High-Altitude Test facility of ISRO
Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Sriharikota.
2. OneWeb, the London-based satellite communications company in partnership with NSIL and ISRO will
provide connectivity across the length and breadth of India by 2023.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
12. Which of the following village of India becomes first 24×7 solar-powered village?
A. Modhera
B. Dharnai
C. Toorputallu
D. Pedhamyanavanilanka
ANSWER: A
13. Which State has undertaken a unique initiative to provide hot cooked meals through ‘home tiffin
service’ to pregnant women?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Jharkhand
D. Chhattisgarh
ANSWER: D
14. Consider the following statements:
1. Bestu Varas is a Gujarati New Year.
2. It is celebrated a day after Diwali.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
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ART & CULTURE PRACTICE MCQS
1.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A Hindu temple will be opened ahead of Dussehra at which of following Place?
Jerusalem
Dubai
Angkor Wat
Colombo
ANSWER: B
2. Consider the following statements:
1. The 66th Dhammachakra Pravartan Day is being celebrated at DeekshaBhoomi in Bihar.
2. Dhammachakra Pravartan Din is the Buddhist festival that celebrates Dr B.R. Ambedkar's conversion to
Buddhism.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Prime Minister will inaugurate the first phase of Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Extension project at Ujjain in
Madhya Pradesh.
2. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas located in the country.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Union Education Ministry will organise 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam'.
2. IIT-Kanpur and Banaras Hindu University will be the hosting partners of this mega event.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
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ECONOMY PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements:
1. The Eight core Industries constitute nearly 40 % of the overall IIP.
2. The index of Eight Core Industries is released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT).
3. The Output growth of these Eight Core Industries was 3.3% in August 2022.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: D
2. Consider the following statements:
1. The policy interest rate in India is fixed by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
2. MPC recently raised the policy repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.9%.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
3. Consider the following statements:
1. The Second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress to be held in Chennai.
2. India's geospatial economy is expected to cross Rs. 63100 crore rupees by 2025.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
4. Consider the following statements about SBI’s economic report findings:
1. The State should cap welfare schemes at 1 percent of the state's GDP or 1 percent of its own tax
collection.
2. The tax revenues, pension liabilities of Jharkhand are 217 percent, Rajasthan 190 percent, and
Chhattisgarh 207 percent.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 & 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
5.
1.
2.
3.
5. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY):
It was launched on 8th April, 2014.
There are three types of loans Shishu, Kishor& Tarun under this Yojana.
The disbursal of small business loans recorded 30 per cent growth in the first half of the current financial
year.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1,2 & 3
ANSWER: A
6. Consider the following statements:
1. OPEC and its Russia-led allies to cut oil production by two million barrels a day.
2. It is the deepest cuts to oil production since the 2020 COVID pandemic.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
7. Consider the following statements:
1. DPIIT has notified the credit guarantee scheme for Startups.
2. It will provide them collateral-free loans up to a specified limit.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
8.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Which of the following Bank to launch E-Rupee?
SIDBI
HDFC
SBI
RBI
ANSWER: D
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9. Consider the following statements:
1. India and Switzerland have entered into an Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) agreement in
January 2020.
2. Recently, India gets 4th set of Swiss bank account details.
3. Turkey, Peru and Nigeria have been added to the Swiss AEOI list for the first time.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: B
10. Consider the following statements in context of International Monetary Fund:
1. It has projected that global growth will slow from 6 percent in 2021 to 3.2 percent in 2022.
2. India’s GDP to grow at 6.8 percent for Financial Year 2023.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
11. Consider the following statements:
1. The Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), rose to 7.41 per cent in September 2022.
2. The Government has mandated the central bank to maintain retail inflation at four per cent with a margin
of two per cent on either side.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
12. Consider the following statements:
1. PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan aims to cut down logistic cost by 4-5%.
2. LEADS report ranks the states on the basis of their logistics ecosystem.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: D
13. Consider the following statements:
1. India is the 3rd largest fish producing nation in the world.
2. The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is an umbrella scheme with two separate
components – Central Sector Scheme and Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
14. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine of over Rs 1,337 crore on which Company
for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets?
A. Microsoft
B. Twitter
C. Google
D. None of these
ANSWER: C
15. Consider the following statements:
1. Digital Banking Unit (DBU) are specialized branches for delivering digital banking products.
2. Prime Minister inaugurated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) in 75 Districts on 16th October with the aim of
financial inclusion.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
16. Consider the following statements:
1. India is the largest consumer of gold globally, with annual gold demand of approximately 800-900 tones
and China is the Second largest consumer of gold globally.
2. The Bombay Stock Exchange, launched Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) on its platform in 2022.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
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DEFENCE PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements:
1. The first indigenously developed light combat helicopters (LCH) named ‘Prachanda' will be inducted into
Indian Air Force at Jodhpur.
2. It has been manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
2. The Indian warship INS Sumedha has participated in the naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal with which
Country?
A. South Korea
B. Bangladesh
C. Japan
D. Australia
ANSWER: A
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
India has signed an agreement with which Country to export missiles, rockets & ammunition?
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Tajikistan
ANSWER: A
4. The Government of India has approved the creation of a new Weapon Systems branch in which of the
following Defence Force?
A. Army
B. Navy
C. Air Force
D. Coast Guard
ANSWER: C
5. Consider the following statements:
1. The National Security Guard is holding a multinational joint anti-terror exercise (JATE) at Gurugram,
Haryana.
2. JATE is a biennial Counter Terrorist Exercise held within the framework of the SCO RATS.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
6. Consider the following statements:
1. Prasthan is an Offshore Security Exercise conducted by Indian Navy.
2. It is an annual Exercise conducted in the KG basin for Maritime Security.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
7. Consider the following statements:
1. The 7th edition of IBSAMAR to be conducted in Brazil.
2. The Indian Navy is represented by INS Tarkash.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
8. Recently Defence Minister has launched which website for the contribution to Armed Forces Battle
Casualties Welfare Fund?
A. Warriors of India
B. Desh Ke Sapoot
C. Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot
D. Bharat Mati Ke Sapoot
ANSWER: C
9.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The India-Africa Defence Dialogue, 2022 to be held at which place?
Bengaluru
Kochi
Gandhinagar
Bhubaneswar
ANSWER: C
10. The Indian Ocean Region plus (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave,2022 was held at which place?
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B.
C.
D.
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Mumbai
Delhi
Chennai
Gandhinagar
ANSWER: D
11. The Indo-Russian joint venture will start manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles in which State?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Chhattisgarh
ANSWER: B
12. Consider the following statements:
1. The Central Government on 25th August 2021 has promulgated liberalised 'The Drone Rules,
2021' replacing the erstwhile Unmanned Aircraft System Rules 2021 ("Prior Rules").
2. Army to procure 750 Hi-Tech Drones for Precision strikes along LoC, LaC.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
13. Consider the following statements:
1. The C-295MW transport aircraft manufacturing project for the Indian Air Force (IAF)will be set up in
Gujarat.
2. It will be will be manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited and TATA
Consortium of Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Tata Consultancy Services.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
14. The bilateral exercise Garuda has been conducted at Air Force Station, Jodhpur between India and which
of the following Country?
A. USA
B. UK
C. France
D. Italy
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15. Which edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) will be conducted by the Naval War College
(NWC) at Goa in 2022?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
ANSWER: D
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POLICY AND PROGRAMME PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements about YUVA:
1. It stands for Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors.
2. There are 22 different Indian languages and English under YUVA Scheme.
3. YUVA 2.0 was launched on October 2, 2022.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: D
2. According to recent Government data, how much percentage of houses constructed under PMAY in rural
India are owned by women?
A. 45 %
B. 55%
C. 59%
D. 69%
ANSWER: D
3. Consider the following statements:
1. The Centre has approved amendments to the FM Radio Phase-III Policy.
2. It help in expansion of FM radio and entertainment to Tier-III cities in the country.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Article 321 of the constitution establishes the Election Commission of India.
2. In 1996, the Representation of the People Act was amended to restrict a person from contesting polls from
more than two seats.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
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5. Consider the following statements about Betiyan Bane Kushal initiative:
1. It will lay emphasis on convergence between Ministries and Departments to ensure the skill development
of girls.
2. Women and Child Development Ministry will organize National Conference on Skilling in Non-Traditional
Livelihood for Girls in New Delhi.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
6. Consider the following statements about ethanol blending programme interest subsidy scheme:
1. It was begun in 2018 to help entrepreneurs to complete ethanol projects with government support.
2. The Government has extended the Scheme till March 2023.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
7. Consider the following statements about ethanol blending programme interest subsidy scheme:
1. It was begun in 2018 to help entrepreneurs to complete ethanol projects with government support.
2. The Government has extended the Scheme till March 2023.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
8. The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 seeks to amend which of the following
Act?
A. Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act,2000
B. Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2001
C. Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002
D. Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act,2003
ANSWER: C
9. Consider the following statements about 'PM-DevINE' scheme:
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1. It is a Rs 6,600 crore scheme to support infrastructure, industries and other livelihood projects in the
Northeastern states.
2. The scheme will be implemented by the DoNER ministry through the North Eastern Council (NEC).
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
10. Consider the following statements:
1. Under the Make in India initiative, a target has been set to manufacture 400 Vande Bharat trains in the
coming years.
2. The first freight version of Vande Bharat train service is going to be introduced between the Delhi-NCR
region and the Mumbai region.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
11. Consider the following statements:
1. The Bhasha Kendras will be established under the Union ministry of education’s Indian Knowledge System
(IKS) initiative.
2. These Kendras will prepare study material and courses for each of the 22 languages in the eighth schedule
of the Constitution.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
12. How much fund is allocated for accelerator program for Startups working in agriculture sector?
A. Rs 500 crore
B. Rs 700 crore
C. Rs 800 crore
D. Rs 1000 crore
ANSWER: A
13. Consider the following statements:
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1. The National Conference on Tourist Police Scheme to be held in New Delhi.
2. The Ministry of Tourism in co-ordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Bureau of Police Research
and Development is organizing the conference.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
14. Consider the following statements:
1. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) has Collaborated for innovations
in Financial Product and Services.
2. The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
15. Consider the following statements:
1. NIA was created after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks with the enactment of the National Investigation
Agency Act 2008.
2. It is headquartered in Mumbai.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
16. Recently, Centre has extended ban on which Agricultural Produce exports for another year?
A. Rice
B. Soyabean
C. Sugar
D. None of these
ANSWER: C
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INDEXES AND REPORTS PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements:
1. According to UNICEF, Russia-Ukraine conflict forces over 4 million children into poverty.
2. According to the World Food Program estimated that nearly 19 million Afghans are facing food insecurity.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
2. Consider the following statements about the US government-funded NGO Freedom House report:
1. India’s internet freedom score improved by two points to 51 in the global ranking.
2. China has the world’s worst environment for internet freedom for the eighth consecutive year.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
3. Consider the following statements as per the 'QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2023':
1. IIT Delhi is the best educational institute in India.
2. IIT Bombay was included in the world's top 100 institutes based on the employability of its graduates.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
4. Consider the following statements according to Official Airline Guide (OAG) report:
1. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the 10th busiest airport in the world in terms of seat
capacity and frequency of domestic and international flights as of October 2022.
2. The busiest airport in the world as of October 2022 is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
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SUMMITS PRACTICE MCQS
1.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The 3rd G20 Sherpa meeting was held in which Country?
Germany
South Korea
Russia
Indonesia.
ANSWER: D
2. Consider the following statements:
1. The Ministerial dialogue of US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (USISCEP) will be held in USA.
2. The partnership will focus on energy security, innovation and on providing technical solutions through five
pillars.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
3. Consider the following statements:
1. The Fifth Assembly of International Solar Alliance will be held in New Delhi.
2. ISA is a coalition of solar resource rich countries lying fully or partially between the Tropic of Cancer and
the Tropic of Capricorn.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Project Mausam was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. The ASI has organised a two-day National Conference on Project Mausam named as Jaladhipurayatra.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
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5. Consider the following statements:
1. DPIIT hosted Conference on B20 Indonesia Global Dialogue in partnership with Confederation of Indian
Industry in New Delhi.
2. Business 20 (B20) is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
6. The 6th meeting of the India-Norway Joint Working Group on Higher Education was held at which place?
A. New Delhi
B. Haugesund
C. Drammen
D. Oslo
ANSWER: A
7. Consider the following statements:
1. The Second UN World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) to held in Hyderabad.
2. The theme of UNWGIC 2022 is 'Geo-Enabling the Global Village: No one should be left behind'.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
8. The 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held in which country?
A. Malaysia
B. Thailand
C. Vietnam
D. Cambodia
ANSWER: C
9. The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) has been held in which
country?
A. Kazakhstan
B. Uzbekistan
C. Kyrgyzstan
D. Tajikistan
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ANSWER: A
10. Consider the following statements:
1. The 4th Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA) to be held in New Delhi under India’s presidentship.
2. 109 countries to participate in this Assembly.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
11. Consider the following statements:
1. Global Youth Climate Summit to be held in Bangladesh.
2. Global Youth Leadership Centre (GYLC) is organising this Summit.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
12. Which Country will host World Hindi Conference for first time in 2023?
A. Canada
B. Australia
C. Fiji
D. Barbados
ANSWER: C
13. Consider the following statements:
1. The First conference on Akash Tatva - Akash for Life to be held in Ujjain.
2. The campaign ‘Sumangalam’ is being organised across the country for finding the solutions to the
environmental problems like global warming and climate with an Indian perspective.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
14. Which Indian Institute along with NASA have studied microbes on International Space Station (ISS)?
A. IISc Bangalore
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C. CSIR – Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh
D. IIT-Madras
ANSWER: D
15. The UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee meet to be held at which places?
A. Mumbai and Delhi
B. Mumbai and Kolkata
C. Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir
D. Hyderabad and Chennai
ANSWER: A
16. The 27th annual UN meeting on climate, COP27 (Conference of Parties) will take place in which country?
A. Turkey
B. Egypt
C. Saudi Arabia
D. UAE
ANSWER: B
17. The second G20 Health Ministers Meeting was held in which country?
A. Malaysia
B. Vietnam
C. China
D. Indonesia
ANSWER: D
18. Consider the following statements about United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism
Committee:
1. It has adopted the Delhi Declaration on ‘Countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist
purposes’.
2. It was adopted in the special meeting of the Committee held in New Delhi.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
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HEALTH PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is caused by a virus from the family Poxviridae of genus Capripoxvirus.
2. Lumpy skin disease is a zoonotic disease.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
2. Consider the following statements about Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
1. It regulates drugs & cosmetics under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act,1970.
2. Recently, CDSCO has taken up an investigation on India-made cough and cold syrups used for paediatric
groups.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
3. Consider the following statements:
1. India has registered a decline in female infant mortality rate.
2. The infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths for every 10000 live births.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
4. 4. Consider the following statements:
1. Paro Declaration is related to universal access to people-centred mental healthcare and services.
2. The helpline number 14416 has been set up across the country for counselling services and guidance.
3. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) is situated in Hyderabad.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER: C
5. The Govt. has formed an expert committee to probe WHO report on deaths of children of which
Country?
A. Zimbabwe
B. Congo
C. Sudan
D. Gambia
ANSWER: D
6. The Scientists of which University has developed 3D-printed wearable ring to repel mosquitoes?
A. Martin Luther University, Germany
B. Oxford University, England
C. Stanford University, USA
D. Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania
ANSWER: A
7. Which Institute/ Centre has become part of the world’s largest and most diverse genomic study covering
54 lakh individuals?
A. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad
B. National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kolkata
C. National Institute of Immunology, Delhi
D. The National Tuberculosis Institute, Karnataka
ANSWER: A
8. Which Country has started administering an inhalable Covid vaccine?
A. China
B. Poland
C. Austria
D. Germany
ANSWER: A
9. Consider the following statements:
1. Recently, the Avian Influenza outbreak in the state of Kerala.
2. The National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) is a medical research organisation located in Chennai, Tamil
Nadu.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: C
10. Which State has confirmed the African Swine Flu at pig farm in one of its District?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
ANSWER: C
11. Recently, which Medical Institute has launched the dashboard to provide real-time emergency beds
availability data?
A. AIIMS, Bilaspur
B. AIIMS, New Delhi
C. PGI, Chandigarh
D. PGI, Rohtak
ANSWER: B
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GEOGRAPHY PRACTICE MCQS
1. Which year is to be celebrated as the International Year of Millets?
A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2025
ANSWER: B
2. Consider the following statements:
1. India is the world’s largest producer and second largest exporter of sugar.
2. More than five thousand lakh metric tons of sugarcane was produced in Sugar Season 2021-22.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
3. Consider the following statements:
1. For first time a product from Japan has filed for a GI tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage at the
Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai.
2. For making nihonshu three main raw materials – rice, koji-kin (a type of fungal spore) and water – are
required.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
4. Consider the following statements:
1. The Montreal Protocol was adopted on 16 September 1987.
2. According to NASA, the Ozone hole over the North Pole was slightly smaller than last year.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
5. Consider the following statements:
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1. The traditional Kalanamak rice is protected under the Geographical Indication (GI) tag system.
2. It has grown in the Terai region of north-eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
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ENVIRONMENT PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements about Stockholm Convention:
1. The 18th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Review Committee has included five
chemicals in its list.
2. India has voted in favour of the inclusion of chlorpyrifos in the list.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
2. Consider the following statements about Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining
Areas (CAQM):
1. According to the CAQM, about 74 per cent of industrial areas of NCR have gas connectivity like PNG.
2. The CAQM was established under Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas
Act,2021.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
3. The India's first ever sanctuary for the Slender Loris will be set up in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Assam
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
ANSWER: D
4. Consider the following statements:
1. The Graded Response Action Plan was first notified in 2017 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2. A 24-point action plan as per Stage 1 of GRAP has been implemented in the entire National Capital Region.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: D
5. Consider the following statements:
1. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil
fuels are expected to rise by just above 3% in 2022.
2. The rise in carbon dioxide emissions in 2022 has been driven by power generation and the aviation sector.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
6. Consider the following statements about Climate Transparency Report 2022:
1. India suffered an income loss of $159 billion, 5.4 per cent of its gross domestic product in due to extreme
heat in 2021.
2. Heat exposure in the country led to the loss of 167 billion potential labour hours.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
7. Which Tech giant called on its global supply chain to become carbon neutral by 2030?
A. Apple
B. Microsoft
C. Samsung
D. Foxconn
ANSWER: A
8. Consider the following statements:
1. Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE) accords the Blue Flag certification.
2. Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach have been given Blue Flag certification.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
9. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recently approved commercial cultivation of which
genetically modified crop?
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B.
C.
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DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11
Bt Brinjal
Bt Potatoes
Bt. Corn
ANSWER: A
10. Consider the following statements about Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining
Areas (CAQM):
1. According to the CAQM, about 74 per cent of industrial areas of NCR have gas connectivity like PNG.
2. The CAQM was established under Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas
Act,2021.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
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SPORTS PRACTICE MCQS
1. Which of the following Country will host 2029 Asian Winter Games?
A. India
B. Saudi Arabia
C. China
D. Japan
ANSWER: B
2. Who becomes the first athlete to win Gold in Yogasana at 36th National Games?
A. Pooja Patel
B. Priti Patel
C. Shivani Sharma
D. Purna Mishra
ANSWER: A
3. Who has won the gold medal at IBSF World Billiards Championship in Kuala Lumpur?
A. Sourav Kothari
B. Pankaj Advani
C. Geet Sethi
D. Michael Ferreira
ANSWER: B
4. Which of the following statement/ statements is/are correct regarding 36th National Games?
A. It was held in Gujarat.
B. Maharashtra has topped the medal tally with a total of 128 medals.
C. Harshika Ramchandran from Kerala won the Best Female player of the Games.
D. All of the above.
ANSWER: A
5. Which Indian grandmaster has defeated the Magnus Carlsen in the Aimchess Rapid online chess
tournament?
A. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
B. Arjun Erigaisi
C. Pranav Anand
D. Koneru Humpy
ANSWER: B
6. The Fifth Khelo India Youth Games-2022 to be held in which State?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
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C. Karnataka
D. Haryana
ANSWER: A
7. Consider the following statements:
1. The Olympic Games will take place in 2024 in Paris, 2028 in Los Angeles, and 2032 in Brisbane.
2. Egypt, India, Indonesia, Britain, and South Korea are among the nations that have indicated interest in
hosting the Olympics in 2036.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
8. Who became the first Indian wrestler to win a gold medal at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in
Pontevedra, Spain?
A. Bajrang Punia
B. Ravi Kumar Dahiya
C. Aman Sehrawat
D. None of these
ANSWER: C
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AWARDS PRACTICE MCQS
1. Which State/UT has been awarded for achieving UN SDGs?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Sikkim
ANSWER: A
2. Consider the following statements about 2022 Nobel Prize:
1. Svante Paabo has won the in Physiology or Medicine.
2. The award has been given for finding the link between extinct people and modern humans.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
3. Which Indian-origin personality has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by US
President?
A. Bibhu Mohapatra
B. Dr. Vivek Lall
C. Venki Ramakrishnan
D. Aziz Ansari
ANSWER: B
4. Which of the following has/have won the Nobel Prize in Physics,2022?
A. Alain Aspect
B. John F Clauser
C. Anton Zeilinger
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D
5. The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022 will be awarded to which of the following Personality?
A. Yunqing Tang
B. Dennis Sullivan
C. Madhav Hada
D. Avi Wigderson
ANSWER: A
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6. Which of the following has/have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2022?
A. Carolyn R. Bertozzi
B. Morten Meldal
C. K. Barry Sharpless
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D
7. Who has won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature?
A. Louise Glück
B. Abdulrazak Gurnah
C. Kazuo Ishiguro
D. Annie Ernaux
ANSWER: D
8. Who has won the Nobel Peace Prize,2022?
A. Ales Bialiatski.
B. The Russian human rights organisation Memorial.
C. The Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties.
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D
9. Which of the following has/have won the 2022 Nobel Economics Prize?
A. Ben Bernanke
B. Elinor Ostrom
C. Esther Duflo
D. All of the above
ANSWER: A
10. The 2022 Booker Prize has been awarded to which of the following person?
A. Shehan Karunatilaka
B. Douglas Stuart
C. Margaret Eleanor Atwood
D. Damon Galgut
ANSWER: A
11. Which PSU has been given ‘Dushyant Samman’ for pioneering work in the field of Hindi Language?
A. ONGC
B. BHEL
C. IOCL
D. HPCL
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ANSWER: D
12. Which of the following has/have received Padma Bhushan?
A. Satya Nadella
B. Natarajan Chandrasekaran
C. Sundar Pichai
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D
13. Who has won the annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom 2022 given by European Union?
A. Ukraine
B. Poland
C. Austria
D. Germany
ANSWER: A
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STATE NEWS PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements:
1. The Department of Posts J&K Circle starts a dedicated Road Network Transport (RTN) Service on daily
basis.
2. This is the first RTN service connecting Jammu City to the Kashmir Valley.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
2. Which of the following is the first UT to establish at least 75 Amrit Sarovars in each of its districts?
A. Puducherry
B. Ladakh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
ANSWER: C
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Which of the following village of India becomes first 24×7 solar-powered village?
Modhera
Dharnai
Toorputallu
Pedhamyanavanilanka
ANSWER: A
4. Which State has undertaken a unique initiative to provide hot cooked meals through ‘home tiffin service’
to pregnant women?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Jharkhand
D. Chhattisgarh
ANSWER: D
5. Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited has signed MoU with which Company for developing a solar
power plant of 1190 MW?
A. Coal India Limited (CIL)
B. NHPC
C. NTPC
D. SJVN
ANSWER: A
6. Consider the following statements:
1. Bestu Varas is a Gujarati New Year.
2. It is celebrated a day after Diwali.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
7. Which of the following has/have been declared as a 100 percent 'Har Ghar Jal' state/states?
A. Haryana
B. Telangana
C. Gujarat
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D
8. Which State has launched a common credit portal SAFAL’ (Simplified Application for Agricultural
Loans) for the welfare of farmers?
A. West Bengal
B. Telangana
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh
ANSWER: C
9. Consider the following statements:
1. Miyawaki forest and Maze Garden to be the new attractions at Statue of Unity.
2. Through the Miyawaki method, a forest can be developed in just two to three years while it takes at least
20 to 30 years through the traditional method.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
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HIMACHAL PRADESH PRACTICE MCQS
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Prime Minister to lay the foundation stone of a medical devices park in Nalagarh, Solan.
2. The Department of Industries has signed memorandums of understanding (MoU) with NIPER, Mohali and
CIBioD, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
2. The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has targeted to install 25, 000 MW by which year?
A. 2025
B. 2028
C. 2030
D. 2032
ANSWER: C
3. The Water sports facility has been inaugurated on the bank of Gobind Sagar reservoir of Bhakra dam in
which District?
A. Bilaspur
B. Mandi
C. Una
D. Shimla
ANSWER: C
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Himachal Pradesh has secured first position in water quality and tap functionality.
2. Water connections had been provided to all households of 15,300 villages in 21 blocks of four districts.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
5. Consider the following statements about Road Connectivity in Himachal Pradesh:
1. About 25 per cent of villages are not connected with roads.
2. About 20 per cent of the villages do not have all-weather road connectivity.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
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6. Which Municipal Corporation has bagged the top rank in the state Swachh Survekshan 2022 ranking?
A. Shimla
B. Solan
C. Mandi
D. Dharamshala
ANSWER: B
7. In which district of Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister has inaugurated the fully functional All India
Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)?
A. Mandi
B. Shimla
C. Una
D. Bilaspur
ANSWER: D
8. Consider the following statements about Census of musk deer, blue sheep:
1. It will be conducted in Kullu.
2. The Musk deer will be counted through the silent drive method, while blue sheep would be counted by
scanning method.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
9. The CSK HP Agriculture University (HPAU) has signed an MoU to promote scientific and academic
interaction with which institution?
A. HAU, Hisar
B. PAU, Ludhiana
C. IIT, Mandi
D. Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad.
ANSWER: D
10. Who is the First PM to attend 400-year-old Kullu Dussehra?
A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B. Manmohan Singh
C. Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao
D. Narendra Modi
ANSWER: D
11. The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has directed which pharmaceutical company to stop
manufacturing controversial injection Propofol?
A. Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited
B. Abbott India Limited
C. Nixi Laboratories Private Limited
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D. Sun Pharma
ANSWER: C
12. Which of the following personality of Himachal Pradesh was known as the ‘Hero of Kangchenjunga’?
A. Colonel Prem Chand
B. Major Sandeep Sharma
C. Brigadier Sher Jang Thapa
D. Major Sudhir Walia
ANSWER: A
13. Who has become the first Indian women to scale the Mount Manaslu in Nepal without oxygen?
A. Baljeet Kaur
B. Malavath Purna
C. Shivangi Pathak
D. Santosh Yadav
ANSWER: A
14. Which of the following City of the Himachal Pradesh will get 24X7 water supply by 2025?
A. Mandi
B. Dharamshala
C. Solan
D. Shimla
ANSWER: D
15. Consider the following statements:
1. Recently, a Water Sports Center has been inaugurated in Bilaspur.
2. It is a joint initiative of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
16. Consider the following statements:
1. The World’s first giant swing backed by AI to be launched in Manali.
2. India stands at 96th position in global Adventure Tourism Competitive Index (ATDI) 2020.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
17. Which of the following poetry collection is released by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar?
A. Poh Ki Pheli Raat
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B. Poh Ki Aakhri Raat
C. Magh Ki Aakhri Raat
D. Magh Ki Pheli Raat
ANSWER: B
18. The First retail store of Natural Farming products in the Himachal Pradesh was inaugurated in which
District?
A. Mandi
B. Kangra
C. Shimla
D. Una
ANSWER: C
19. Consider the following statements:
1. The Amb-Andaura to Delhi train will be the fourth Vande Bharat Express.
2. Its total journey would be 412 Km.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
20. Consider the following pairs:
Hydroelectric projects
1. Sai Kothi-I
2. Devi Kothi
3. Hail
4. Sai Kothi-II
Capacity
15 MW
16 MW
18 MW
18 MW
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. Only one pair
B. Only two pairs
C. Only three pairs
D. All four pairs
ANSWER: D
21. Consider the following statements in context of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
report:
1. Himachal Pradesh-based manufacturing units have more than 13 samples of substandard quality.
2. It functions under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
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22. According to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2023, which University has
been ranked best private university in India?
A. Maharishi Markandeshwar University
B. Chitkara University
C. Jaypee University of Information Technology
D. Shoolini University
ANSWER: D
23. Consider the following statements:
1. Komic, the world’s highest village in Himachal, has been connected to Kaza by a metalled road.
2. This village is located in Lahul & Spiti District.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
24. Consider the following statements about HIMCAD Scheme:
1. It will provide end-to-end connectivity of farmers’ fields for better water conservation, crop diversification
and integrated farming.
2. It will provide command area development activities to 23,344 hectares of cultivable command area by
March 2027.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: A
25. Who has been appointed as Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta?
A. Justice Om Prakash
B. Justice Bhawani Singh
C. Justice CB Barowalia
D. Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta
ANSWER: C
26. The Shimla Water Supply and Sewerage Services project is being funded by which Bank?
A. World Bank
B. Asian Development Bank
C. New Development Bank
D. KfW Development Bank
ANSWER: A
27. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set aside which Draft Development Plan of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shimla Draft Development Plan (SDDP), 2041
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B. Shimla Draft Development Plan (SDDP), 2031
C. Mandi Draft Development Plan (SDDP), 2041
D. Mandi Draft Development Plan (SDDP), 2031
ANSWER: A
28. The three-day Khushwant Singh Literary Festival was held at which place?
A. Shimla
B. Kasauli
C. Palampur
D. Mandi
ANSWER: B
29. Which Country is exploring the possibility of commercial, trade and technical relations in Himachal
Pradesh?
A. Norway
B. Finland
C. Denmark
D. Britain
ANSWER: D
30. The Warehouse for Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) is being built in which District of Himachal
Pradesh?
A. Shimla
B. Kullu
C. Solan
D. Mandi
ANSWER: B
31. Consider the following statements:
1. Recently, an eco-friendly market in Marhi in the Rohtang region has been opened.
2. This market was constructed according to the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in February
2014.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
32. The Vilakshan Pratibha Lekhak Award” for the year 2020 has been awarded to which of the following
person?
A. Kavya Varsha
B. Rani Desai
C. Shanti Devi
D. Balbinder Kaur
ANSWER: A
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33. Consider the following statements:
1. The 26th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival to be held in Estonia.
2. The Feature film “Amar Colony”, written and directed by Shimla lad Siddharth Chauhan, will be premiered
in this Film Festival.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
34. The SJVN has signed a MoU to develop 1,000 MW floating solar projects with which State?
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Meghalaya
ANSWER: C
35. The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) was established in which year?
A. 1957
B. 1959
C. 1962
D. 1964
ANSWER: D
36. What is the percentage of 68 sitting MLAs in Himachal Pradesh which are facing criminal cases?
A. 13 %
B. 14%
C. 16%
D. 19%
ANSWER: D
37. Who became the first Indian girl to attempt to scale Mt Cho Oyu (8,201m), sixth highest peak in the
world, from the difficult south side through Nepal?
A. Ishani Singh Jamwal
B. Balwinder kaur
C. Pooja Mishra
D. Asha Devi
ANSWER: A
38. The annual ‘Pathron Ka Mela” Festival is celebrated in which District of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Mandi
B. Kangra
C. Solan
D. Shimla
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ANSWER: D
39. The SJVN has started commissioning of its 75 MW solar power project in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Punjab
ANSWER: B
40. The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) is located at which place?
A. Kufri
B. Palampur
C. Mandi
D. Jispa
ANSWER: A
41. Consider the following statements about Renuka Ji fair:
1. The fair marks the union of Lord Parshuram with his mother Goddess Renuka.
2. It starts seven days after the Diwali festival.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
42. The government to link which University Tea Gardens of Himachal Pradesh with Tourism?
A. Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharmshala
B. CSK HP Agriculture University, Palampur
C. Y.S Parmar Horticulture University, Nauni
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
43. Consider the following statements:
1. The Hatti homeland lies across the Himachal-Uttarakhand border in the basin of the Giri and Tons rivers.
2. As per the Census (2011), 5.71% of the State’s population is ST and 25.19% of the population is classified as
SC.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
44. Which of the following School has bagged the top rank in the state in the best co-educational day
ranking by Educational World?
A. Bishop Cotton School, Shimla
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B. Convent of Jesus and Mary School, Shimla
C. St. Edward's School, Shimla
D. Doon Valley Public School, Nalagarh
ANSWER: D
45. Consider the following statements:
1. All Tibetans born in India between January 26, 1950, and July 1, 1987, were eligible to be registered as
voters in the country.
2. Tibetans born in India between July 1, 1987, and December 2, 2004, with one of their parents being an
Indian citizen were also eligible.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: C
46. Consider the following statements about Industrial development in Himachal Pradesh:
1. Central Government had granted a package providing a 10-year tax holiday in 2003.
2. The state industrial policy mandates grant of at least 70 per cent jobs for the locals.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: D
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