Consider the following crops:

1. Jowar
2. Bajra
3. Gram

How many of the above are Rabi crops grown in North India?

Consider the following statements with reference to INSAT 3D satellite system:

1. It is a weather forecasting satellite placed in lower earth orbit.
2. It was launched using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following cities in the decreasing order of their populations:

1. Canberra
2. New York
3. Tokyo

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) which was recently approved by the Union Cabinet:

1. Under the scheme a one-time incentive to beneficiaries is given from Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF).
2. It entails promoting large fishing corporations on the line of developed nations like China and USA.
3. Doubling export earnings to Rs.1,00,000 crores by 2024-25 is one of the main targets of the scheme.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of West Asia, arrange the following capital cities in the order of North to South.

1. Tehran
2. Baghdad
3. Riyadh

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF):

1. Restoration of the habitat of migratory species is one of the targets set under the KMGBF.
2. Its implementation is financed by the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following water bodies lie on either side of sea of Marmara?

With reference to Human geography, the Linear pattern and Cross-shape pattern are types of:

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to the sugarcane industry, consider the following statements:

1. The availability of cheap labor is the primary reason to establish sugar mills in sugar cane-growing areas.
2. The entire energy requirements of a sugar mill are met through electricity generated by using bagasse as fuel.
3. Karnataka is the leading sugar producer in the country, followed by Maharashtra.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following Minerals:

1. Copper
2. Bauxite
3. Graphite
4. Manganese

How many of the above can be classified as Ferrous Metallic Minerals?

With reference to coal deposits in India, consider the following statements:

1. Brown coal is found in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Gujrat and Puducherry.
2. About 80 per cent of the coal deposits in India is of bituminous type and is of non-coking grade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following is the largest island among the four major islands of Japan?

Consider the following factors related to a particular region:

1. Landforms
2. Energy resources
3. Disasters and natural hazards

How many of the factors given above will influence the population distribution of that region?

An American CEO is working for a Chinese semiconductor manufacturing multinational corporation located in Mumbai. His/er income generation can be classified under which among the following types of human activity?

Arrange the following sectors in India according to their water utilisation in decreasing order.

1. Agricultural sector
2. Industrial sector
3. Household sector

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements with reference to Forest Conservation Amendment Act 2023:

1. It is mandatory for the State government to obtain prior approval of the central government for assigning forest land by way of lease or otherwise to private entities only.
2. It specifies activities such as the artificial growing of Eucalyptus, Bamboo, and other multipurpose trees as non-forest activities.
3. Areas of forest that are under private ownership are excluded from the definition of forest under the Forest Conservation Amendment Act 2023.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of local winds, consider the following statements:

1. Land and Sea breeze are similar to monsoon on a small scale.
2. Foehn and Chinook are dry winds that blow along the leeward side of the mountain.
3. Chinook wind results in the melting of snow, making the pasture lands available for grazing of animals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Recently, five wetlands were added to the Global List of Wetlands of International Importance under Ramsar Convention. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. It is situated in Karnataka and the wetland is formed at the confluence of a west flowing Aghanashini river and Arabian Sea.
2. It is locally known as gazni rice fields.
3. It is also popular for traditional fish farming in paddy fields.

The above statements best describe which of the following Ramsar Site?

Recently PM laid the foundation stone of multiple projects in Assam as part of the SASEC corridor connectivity. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Security and curbing illegal immigration is one of the core areas of focus of SASEC.
2. All the members of SASEC are members of SAARC.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to surrogacy rules in India:

1. An unmarried woman between the ages of 25 to 35 years can become a surrogate mother for purposes of altruistic surrogacy.
2. A child born out of surrogacy is deemed to be a biological child of the surrogate mother.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Urban Nucleated Settlements can be best described as:

Consider the following statements:

1. The overall sex ratio as per Census 2011 shows an upward trend from the Census 2001 data.
2. Child sex ratio in census 2011 has improved when compared to Census 2001 data.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the popular millet crop Jowar, consider the following statements:

1. Maharashtra is the highest producer of Jowar in the country.
2. It is sown in both Rabi and Kharif season in southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to E Ink:

1. It is preferable for animations and videos as it provides many color combinations as compared to traditional ink.
2. It can produce its own light similar to OLED and does not depend on backlight which is used by LCD and LED displays.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

It is sown in hot and dry climatic conditions in northwestern and western parts of the country. It is a hardy crop which resists frequent dry spells and drought in this region. It is cultivated alone as well as part of mixed cropping. This coarse cereal occupies about 5.2 per cent of total cropped area in the country. Leading producers of crop are the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Which of the following crops is mentioned in the passage given above?

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Linear distance of a degree of latitude at the pole is a little longer than that at the equator.
Statement II: Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following indices:

1. The number of industrial units
2. Number of industrial workers
3. Quantum of power used for industrial purposes
4. Total industrial output
5. Value-added manufacturing

How many of the above indices are used to identify the clustering of industries in India?

Arrange the following Indian language families in decreasing order based on the number of native speakers.

1. Indo-Aryan
2. Dravidian
3. Austric
4. Sino-Tibetan

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to crude oil, consider the following statements:

1. Sour crude contains high sulfur impurities, is easier to extract, and yields high-quality gasoline efficiently.
2. Sweet crude, with low sulfur (0.5%), requires removal before processing into gas and petroleum products.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The STAR metric which is used to quantify extinction risks and threats faced by species belongs to which of the following organizations?

With reference to agriculture activities, “Milpa” and “Ladang” are associated with which among the following?

Consider the following statements:

1. Eastern and Southern Asia and East Africa exhibit high population densities.
2. Populations tend to concentrate in areas offering favorable conditions for survival, resource availability, and economic opportunities, forming clusters that vary in size and density.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

With reference to the international trade, consider the following statements:

1. World Trade Organization is formed by replacing the General agreement on tariffs and trade (GATT).
2. Only the oil producing nations of Arabian Peninsula are eligible for membership of OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting countries).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:Statement- I: The population pyramid of a country with a wide base and narrowing towards the top signifies a high potential for future economic growth.Statement- II: A broad base population pyramid indicates a large percentage of young population and a substantial labor force.Which one of the following is correct in reference to the above statements?

The Parliament recently passed the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024. In this context consider the following statements:

1. The manner of nomination and the terms and conditions of service of the chairman of State Pollution Control Board is determined by the State Government.
2. The act exempts government departments and ministries for any violation of the provisions of the Water Act, of 1974.
3. The Act allows the central government to appoint adjudication officers to determine penalties under the Act and any appeal against the order can be challenged in the High Court.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

This human race is associated with individuals characterized by light skin color, straight or wavy hair, and narrow facial features. Originally conceptualized as the “white” race, historically linked to European and Western Asian populations.Which of the following human race is being described in the passage given above?

The Isthmus of Kra is a part of which of the following peninsulas?

Recently a BioDiversity Heritage Sites was added in Odisha. In this context consider the following statements:

1. It is situated in the southernmost region of Odisha in Koraput District and is a part of Eastern Ghats.
2. It holds immense cultural significance due to its sacred groves.
3. It is located adjacent to a natural limestone cave shrine of Lord Shiva.

The above statements best describe which of the following BioDiversity Heritage Sites?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Which of the following best describes the “Operation Aspides” recently seen in the news?

Consider the following pairs regarding the transcontinental railways with their corresponding two end cities:

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to the international railway transport, consider the following statements:

1. The blue train runs though Africa connecting Cape town in South Africa to Windhoek in Namibia.
2. The Orient express is a trans-continental railway connecting Istanbul in Turkey to Strasburg in Germany.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following sites:

1. Gulf of Cambay
2. Continental shelf along the western coast
3. Kaveri Basin

How many of the above sites are deemed to have the potential for petroleum reserves?

Consider the following statements with reference to National Ayush Mission:

1. It strives to promote the traditional system of Indian Medicine.
2. It includes Sowa Rigpa and Naturopathy under its ambit.
3. It is a central sector scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of human geography, the term ‘conurbation’ is best defined as

Which among the following best describe the “welfare approach” to human development?

Consider the following statements regarding the Railway sector in India:

1. The Indian Railways network is the second longest network in the world.
2. More than ninety percent of Railway lines in India are based on Narrow gauge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of Mineral resources in India:

1. Most of the metallic minerals in India occur in the North-Western Region in the Dharwar system of rocks.
2. The valleys of Damodar, Sone, Mahanadi, and Godavari account for around 30 to 40% of coal reserves in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the methane hydrate, consider the following statements:

1. It is a lattice of ice-trapping methane molecules found in sea beds and permafrost.
2. The gas release ratio from one liter of solid Methane Hydrate is approximately 150 liters.
3. Krishna Godavari basin is among the largest and richest sources of methane hydrate.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Human Development Index (HDI):

1. HDI is released by the World Bank as part of the Human Development Report.
2. It measures average achievement in key dimensions of human development based on Health, Education, and Standard of living.
3. The rankings are based on a score between 0 and 1 with 0 representing the lowest level of human development and 1 representing the highest level of human development.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following regions:

1. Mongolia
2. Tundra region of Eurasia
3. Island of Madagascar
4. Amazon basin

How many of the above regions are famous for pastoral nomadism?

Recently the PFRDA notified the National Pension System Trust (Second Amendment) Regulations 2023 and Pension Fund (Amendment) Regulations 2023. In this context consider the following statements:

1. The sponsor of a pension fund shall incorporate a pension fund as a Trust under the Companies Act, 2013.
2. It mandates trustee banks to take prior approval of RBI to change its status or constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the trends in developing country population:

1. Developing countries have undergone a transition from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates, resulting in slower population growth.
2. Due to the overall rising birth rate, the global population exceeded 10 billion in 2023.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the ‘Status of Leopards in India, 2022 Report. In this context consider the following statements:

1. It is published every year by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in collaboration with State Forest Departments.
2. Maharashtra houses the largest population of leopards followed by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
3. Corbett Tiger Reserve had the highest leopard population followed by Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Recently, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) published the SDG Progress Report, 2024. In this context consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1. In India, the literacy rate denotes the percentage of the population above 5 years of age, who can read, and write with understanding.
2. As per the census 2011, Kerala has the highest overall literacy rate among Indian states and UTS while Lakshadweep has the highest female literacy rate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Sea of Azov, often in the news, is located between which two countries?

Among the following cities, which one is situated on the Mediterranean Sea?

In which of the following states, a 200 year old Bamboo Drip Irrigation System is prevalent?

Recently, five new members have joined BRICS as full time permanent members. In this context consider the following statements:

1. With the addition of new members BRICS surpassed the GDP of G7 countries in terms of Nominal GDP.
2. Argentina is one of the five members which have joined BRICS as full time permanent members.
3. With the addition of new members BRICS constitutes more than one third of the world’s oil supply.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

This type of settlement is fragmented into several units physically separated from each other bearing a common name. These units are locally called panna, para, palli, nagla, dhani, etc. in various parts of the country. Such villages are more frequently found in the middle and lower Ganga plain, Chhattisgarh and lower valleys of the Himalayas. Which of the following correctly represents the above descriptions?

Recently, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor in Assam. In this context consider the following statements:

1. Kamakhya Temple was reconstructed in 16th century by rulers of Ahom Dynasty.
2. The predominant style of temple belongs to Pala style of temple architecture.
3. A fertility festival called Ambubachi Mela is held in the temple complex.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the major sea routes, consider the following statements:

1. Cape of good hope sea route is also known as Big Trunk route.
2. Panama Canal lies on the south Pacific Sea route.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Sugar Industry, consider the following statements:
Statement I: In recent years, there is a tendency for the mills to shift and concentrate in the southern and western states.
Statement II: The cooperatives are more successful in these states.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

It is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for manufacturing ferro alloys. Its deposits are found in almost all geological formations, however, it is mainly associated with Dharwar system. Odisha and Karnataka are the leading producers of it in India.
Which of the following mineral is discussed in the above paragraph?

Recently, the annual meeting of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) recently took place in Nairobi, Kenya. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. It is the only global alliance dedicated exclusively to the reduction of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs).
2. It provides secretariat functions of the Global Methane Pledge (GMP).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Crude Birth Rate
2. Crude Death Rate
3. Immigration
4. Emigration

How many of the above are the components of the natural growth rate of the population?

Consider the following statements:

1. A town and its adjoining urban settlements.
2. Two or more contiguous towns.
3. A city and one or more adjoining towns together forming a contiguous spread.

Which of the statements given above is/are consists of ‘Urban agglomeration’?

Which of the following can be considered as the push factors for migration?

1. Unemployment
2. Poor living conditions
3. Political turmoil
4. Natural disasters and epidemics
5. Higher wages

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The World’s longest Highway tunnel – Atal Tunnel, which has been built by Border Road Organisation connects

In the Himalayas, some tribes like Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis, and Bhotiyas migrate from plains to the mountains in summers and to the plains from the high altitude pastures in winters in every season.
Which of the following practice is described in the above statement?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

In the context of urban development, consider the following factors:
1. Increasing Shelter for the urban poor
2. Women’s access to basic services
3. Alternative Transport Systems
How many of the above are priorities under Urban Strategy by the United Nations Development Programme?

Recently, the 22nd Law Commission of India (LCI) submitted a report titled “A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897”. In this context consider the following statements:
1. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 define an ‘epidemic’, and differentiate between an ‘outbreak’, ‘epidemic’ and ‘pandemic’.
2. The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Act, 2020 which was passed after Covid pandemic provides power to local governments to prevent spread of epidemic disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Market gardening is associated with which amongst the following climate type?

With reference to Census 2011, consider the following statements:
1. The population density of India is less than 500 persons per square kilometer.
2. West Bengal has the highest density of population in 2011.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which among the following trading centres constitute an example of “Entrepot” port?

It is a medicinal plant found in various parts of Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. An anti-cancer drug “Taxol” is extracted from its barks, twigs, needles and roots. The species is under great threat due to its over-exploitation.
The above passage refers to which of following species?

This traditional community is well known for their unique customs and culture, including vibrant clothing, intricate hairstyles, elaborate jewelry and face painting. It is found between equatorial forest and trade wind hot desert and characterized by alternate hot, rainy season and cool, dry season also known as Sudan type.

Which of the following tribes is best described by the passage given above?

Consider the following pairs:
1. Nagarjuna Sagar: Godavari
2. Hirakud: Mahanadi
3. Naraura: Ganges
4. Mettur Dam: Kaveri
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:
1. Barren or Wasteful land: Land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years.
2. Current Fallow: Land which is left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year.
3. Net Area Sown: Land on which crops are sown and harvested.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Recently, ISRO released a comprehensive analysis on methane emissions over multiple Indian locations using satellite data. In this context, consider the following statements:
Statement I: As compared to carbon dioxide it is easy to detect localized sources of methane emission.
Statement II: Methane is a short-lived pollutant that has more global warming potential than carbon dioxide.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?