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What technology was used to explore the hidden ecosystem beneath hydrothermal vents?
A. Satellite imaging
B. Deep-sea submarines
C. Underwater robots (ROV SuBastian)
D. Scuba diving
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Which supercontinent was India a part of during the time of Tharosaurus indicus?
A. Eurasia
B. Gondwana
C. Pangea
D. Laurasia
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What is the primary advantage of Cocoponics in terms of resource usage?
A) Maximizing space usage
B) Ensuring disease-free crops
C) Optimizing water usage
D) Enabling year-round cultivation
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Apart from igniting curiosity, what additional purpose does the National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 serve?
A. To prepare students for careers in fashion design.
B. To encourage students to pursue sports and athletics.
C. To involve young students in creating projects and innovations relevant to the space sector.
D. To teach students ancient history and literature.
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What distinguishes the landing areas of Luna-25 and Chandrayaan-3 on the moon’s surface?
A. They are both planned for the moon’s north pole region.
B. They are positioned close to each other, increasing the likelihood of collision.
C. They are set to land on the far side of the moon.
D. They have distinct landing areas to prevent interference between the missions.
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Why was there a need for the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023?
A. To introduce new criminal penalties.
B. To align laws with technological advancements.
C. To limit the scope of evidence presentation.
D. To repeal the entire Indian legal system.
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How many official languages does the United Nations have?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
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Which of the following is not a type of Multilateral Development Bank?
A) International Institutions like IMF and World Bank
B) Regional Banks like ADB and AIIB
C) National Banks within individual countries
D) All options are mentioned in the essay
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Which section of the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 addresses the offense of robbery?
A. Section 302
B. Section 99
C. Section 107
D. Section 120B
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What were the core principles of Article 370 in relation to Jammu and Kashmir’s legislative authority?
A. Parliament had complete legislative power over all matters.
B. Parliament’s authority was limited to matters specified in the Instrument of Accession.
C. The state had absolute legislative power over all matters.
D. State laws were entirely subordinate to Indian laws.
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Which of the following materials is NOT considered a manuscript under the National Manuscripts Bill, 2023?
A. Paper
B. Birch bark
C. Lithograph
D. Metal
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What is the primary purpose of the Indian flying fox’s nocturnal foraging?
A. Hunting insects for food.
B. Seeking shelter from predators.
C. Gathering nectar and ripe fruits.
D. Migrating to different habitats.
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What is the main purpose of the ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) Program?
A. To promote global tourism in Indian districts.
B. To empower women in rural development.
C. To select and showcase unique products from each district.
D. To improve infrastructure in rural areas.
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What is the potential of metagenome sequencing technology in disease surveillance?
A) Limited to human health applications.
B) Useful only for diagnosing viral infections.
C) Can aid in detecting emerging epidemics and seasonal pathogens.
D) Primarily focuses on genetic analysis of host organisms.
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What is the primary advantage of India’s domestically manufactured MRI scanner?
A. Reduced reliance on liquid nitrogen.
B. Higher image resolution and quality.
C. Bottom-up software design.
D. Utilization of liquid helium.
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Which body was established to manage the implementation of the 2018 Supreme Court judgment on the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s award?
A. Cauvery Water Allocation Authority (CWAA)
B. Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT)
C. Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)
D. Cauvery Basin Regulation Committee (CBRC)
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What is the purpose of the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory Satellite (SOHO)?
A. To monitor Earth’s weather patterns
B. To observe distant stars and galaxies
C. To study the Moon’s surface
D. To conduct solar observation and research at Lagrangian Point 1 (L1)
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Vishwakarma Yojana?
A. Financial support
B. Skill development
C. Agricultural subsidies
D. Integration of digital techniques
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What are the contents of the monthly food packets provided under the scheme?
A. Only pulses and refined edible oil.
B. Pulses, sugar, and salt.
C. Refined edible oil and spices.
D. A variety of essential food items including pulses, oil, sugar, and spices.
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What aspect of security personnel’s roles will be emphasized by the proposed security plan?
A. Their roles as custodians of court records.
B. Their responsibility for maintaining cleanliness in the premises.
C. Their roles in facilitating public interactions with judges.
D. Their clear roles, including visitor screening, security checks, and emergency response.
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How does the Northern Sea Route (NSR) compare to the traditional southern shipping routes in terms of distance between Murmansk and Yokohama in Japan?
A. NSR is about half the distance of southern routes.
B. NSR is three times longer than southern routes.
C. NSR and southern routes have similar distances.
D. NSR is slightly shorter than southern routes.
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How does the application of Nano DAP (Liquid) contribute to land conservation and soil fertility?
A. It is applied directly into the soil
B. It forms a protective layer on top of crops
C. It is applied through irrigation systems
D. It remains airborne and fertilizes from above
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What potential benefit does the concept of frictionless credit offer to the lending landscape?
A. Increase in loan processing time.
B. Reduction in the complexity of loan applications.
C. Quicker decision-making for loan approvals.
D. Isolation of credit information from various sources.
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What is the classification of the EG.5 COVID variant by the WHO?
A. Variant of Concern (VOC)
B. Variant of Interest (VOI)
C. Variant of Distinction (VOD)
D. Variant of Negligence (VON)
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Which channel in the Danube Delta serves as a direct trade route for goods from inland to the Black Sea?
A. Chilia Channel
B. St. George Channel
C. Sulina Channel
D. Black Sea Channel
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Which population criterion is used to select cities under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme?
A. Cities with a population of 1 lakh and above.
B. Capital cities of Union Territories only.
C. Cities with 3 lakhs and above population as per 2011 census.
D. Cities with the highest pollution levels.
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What is the purpose of the ‘Ask Tracker’ component of the Global Initiative on Digital Health?
A. Tracking global investments in the digital health sector
B. Monitoring existing digital health platforms
C. Identifying specific product and service needs in different regions
D. Curating a library of traditional healthcare solutions
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Which app is described as a “hand-held planetarium” and aids in identifying celestial objects?
A. Facebook Sky Tracker
B. Twitter Galaxy Explorer
C. Google Sky Map
D. Instagram Comet Locator
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What is the primary goal of the approved railway projects by the Ministry of Railways?
A. Building luxurious train stations
B. Reducing travel time for passengers
C. Enhancing rail infrastructure and reducing congestion
D. Constructing new highways
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What constitutional principle does the use of stereotypes in legal proceedings contradict?
A. Freedom of speech.
B. Right to privacy.
C. Equal protection of laws.
D. Right to education.
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What is the main reason behind the vulnerability of banteng to emerging diseases like LSDV?
A. Genetic mutations
B. Lack of immunity in banteng
C. Deforestation
D. Their preference for grassy forests
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Which sector do most of the surveyed youth prefer for their ideal occupation?
A) Education
B) Technology
C) Agriculture
D) Health
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How many World Heritage Sites does India currently have?
A. 20
B. 32
C. 40
D. 50
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Who heads the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?
A. The President of India.
B. The Prime Minister of India.
C. The Chief Justice of India.
D. The Minister of Home Affairs.
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What is the role of the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau in Project 17A?
A. Manufacturing the ships
B. Providing technical support
C. Designing the frigates
D. Managing the construction sites
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Which additional biometric authentication method has been introduced in the Aadhaar E-KYC process as part of the reforms?
A. Fingerprint scanning
B. Voice recognition
C. Iris-based authentication
D. Facial-based biometric authentication
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Which country’s institutions contributed to the development of Large Language Models (LLMs) for the first time?
A) United States
B) Canada
C) Germany
D) India
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What is the main goal of the ‘Kuwi and Desia’ books launched in Odisha?
A. Promotion of modern languages
B. Fostering cultural heritage and education
C. Teaching international languages
D. Developing advanced technology skills
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What industry sectors use 3D printing for part production?
A. Construction and agriculture
B. Healthcare and fashion
C. Automotive and aerospace
D. Food and entertainment
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What is the Rashtriya Gokul Mission primarily focused on within the ‘A-HELP’ programme?
A. Livestock insurance
B. Animal tagging
C. Disease control
D. Artificial insemination
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What is IN-SPACe?
A. A new space mission to explore distant planets
B. A fuel source used in space rockets
C. A government initiative to promote private participation in India’s space activities
D. A satellite launched by ISRO
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Which regions are identified as potentially facing the largest increase in antibiotic resistance due to PM2.5 pollution?
A. North America and Europe.
B. South America and Africa.
C. Africa and Asia.
D. Australia and Antarctica.
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What initiatives does Yard 76 align with in India’s defense sector?
A. ‘Space Force’ and ‘Digital India’
B. ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’
C. ‘Green Energy’ and ‘Clean India’
D. ‘Startup India’ and ‘Smart Cities’
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Which innovative technology is utilized in the project to facilitate chelation reactions under milder conditions?
A) ANBioT technology
B) Genetic engineering
C) Artificial intelligence
D) Solar energy
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In which field is the impact of the new methodology expected to be felt?
A. Nanotechnology
B. Deep-sea exploration
C. Space travel
D. Scientific research and material strength measurement at small scales
