TSPSC GROUP-I Question Paper with Answer Keys 2023

  1. Telangana State has bagged 13 out of 46 National Panchayat Awards 2023 (Appraisal year 2021 – 22). Match the following villages
    with their category of awards :
    Village and District Award Category
    A. Gauthampur,
    Bhadradri –
    Kothagudem
    I. Water Sufficient
    Panchayat
    B. Nellutla, Jangaon II. Women-Friendly
    Panchayat
    C. Kongatpally,
    Mahabubnagar
    III. Healthy
    Panchayat
    D. Aipoor, Suryapet IV. Clean and Green
    Panchayat
    V. Socially Secured
    Panchayat
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-II; B-III; C-IV; D-I
    (2) A-III; B-I; C-V; D-II
    (3) A-IV; B-II; C-I; D-III
    (4) A-V; B-II; C-I; D-III

  1. Consider the following statements in relation to the RBI’s working paper ‘‘States’ Fiscal Performance and Yield Spreads on Market
    Borrowings in India’’, released in January 2023 :
    A. The average debt to Gross State Domestic
    Product (GSDP) of Telangana from
    2014 – 15 to 2018 – 19 was 16·1 per cent.
    B. The States’ percentage of Own Revenue
    Generation in Total Receipts is
    deteriorating fast.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B

  1. According to data of the State Transport
    Department, there are 1·53 crore vehicles in
    Telangana as of March 2023. Arrange the
    following vehicles in the descending order,
    based on their numbers :
    A. Auto Rickshaws
    B. Motor Cars
    C. Goods Carriage Vehicles
    D. Tractors and Trailers
    Choose the correct order :
    (1) D, A, B, C (2) B, D, A, C
    (3) A, B, D, C (4) A, C, D, B

  1. Consider the following statements in relation
    to the performance of the Singareni Collieries
    Company Limited (SCCL) during 2022 – 23 :
    A. It has produced more coal than the
    previous financial year.
    B. It has transported little less than the
    previous financial year, due to the internal
    usage for its own thermal power station.
    C. A majority of coal mines, opencast and
    underground, achieved 100% targets.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A and B only
    (2) A, B and C
    (3) A and C only
    (4) C only
  2. According to the National Organ and Tissue
    Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), the
    following States emerged as the top four in
    the number of deceased donor transplants in Arrange them in the descending order :
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Maharashtra
    C. Telangana D. Karnataka
    Choose the correct order :
    (1) B, C, A, D (2) C, A, B, D
    (3) C, D, B, A (4) D, B, C, A
  3. The second meeting of the Startup20
    Engagement Group under India’s G-20
    Presidency was held at Gangtok in March Consider the following statements in
    relation to it :
    A. Mentoring, market access and funding
    were identified as critical areas for
    startups.
    B. The need for a single window platform for
    easing access to funds and knowledge
    sharing across G-20 nations was
    highlighted.
    C. The decision was taken to establish a
    common Startup20 with Chinese initiative
    at Shanghai.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only (2) A and B only
    (3) A, B and C (4) A and C only
  1. Which of the following research institute
    developed a pocket-friendly device to detect
    milk adulteration in 30 seconds ?
    (1) IIT Madras
    (2) IICT Hyderabad
    (3) The National Dairy Research Institute
    (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana
    (4) The National Institute of Dairy Science
    and Technology (NIDST), Ludhiana,
    Punjab
  2. The Government of India announced setting
    up of the PM MITRA mega textile parks in
    the following States :
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Gujarat
    C. Tripura D. Telangana
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) B and C only
    (2) A, B, C and D
    (3) A, C and D only
    (4) A, B and D only
  3. Which of the following won the World
    Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
    Prize 2023 ?
    (1) AuditOnline – which facilitates online
    audits across Panchayati

    Raj Institutions
    (2) IndiaAudit – which facilitates online
    audits across GST
    departments
    (3) IndiaOnline – which facilitates online
    grievance redressal
    mechanism
    (4) India
    Investment
    – which facilitates online
    investment for startups
  4. Consider the following statements regarding
    ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, the documentary
    that won an Oscar Award in 2023 :
    A. The documentary tells the story of an
    indigenous couple named Bomman and
    Bellie as they care for an orphaned baby
    elephant.
    B. The documentary was shot in Nagarhole
    National Park, Kodagu, Karnataka.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  5. Which of the following statements about
    NISAR are correct ?
    A. It is an Earth-Observation satellite, jointly
    developed by the NASA and ISRO.
    B. It was envisioned by NASA and ISRO
    eight years ago in 2014.
    C. It is expected to be launched in January
    2024 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
    D. It is a High Earth Orbit (HEO)
    observatory and will operate for a
    minimum of ten years.
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A and B only
    (2) A, B and C only
    (3) A, B, C and D
    (4) A and D only
  6. Which of the following statements about
    Salhoutuonuo Kruse is/are correct ?
    A. She was one of the first women to be
    elected to the 60-member Nagaland
    Assembly.
    B. She was sworn in as the first woman
    minister of Nagaland.
    C. She has been allotted the portfolio of
    Education.
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A, B and C (2) A and B only
    (3) A only (4) B and C only
  7. The Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation
    Corporation (KSINC) has introduced the first
    solar-powered, double-decked, hybrid boat for
    the promotion of tourism in the State in April What is the name of the boat ?
    (1) Soorya Ratham (2) Sooryamshu
    (3) Soorya Nakshatra (4) Sooryodayam
  8. A ‘Six-Nation Cycling Expedition 2023’ was
    carried out by a team of the National Institute
    of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports
    (NIMAS) from January to March 2023. Which
    of the following countries were part of this
    cycling expedition ?
    A. Vietnam B. Bangladesh
    C. Cambodia D. Thailand
    E. Sri Lanka
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A, B and C only
    (2) A, C and D only
    (3) A, C, D and E only
    (4) A, B, C and E only
  1. Consider the following statements :
    A. Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), earlier
    known as Marburg haemorrhagic fever, is
    a severe, often fatal, haemorrhagic fever,
    according to the WHO.
    B. The Tanzanian Government reported the
    outbreak of the MVD in March 2023 in its
    north-west Kagera region.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  2. Who among the following has been elected as
    the head of the New Development Bank
    (NDB), a multilateral financial institution set
    up by the BRICS, in 2023 ?
    (1) Former Brazilian President Dilma
    Rousseff

    (2) Former Chinese Finance Minister Liu Kun
    (3) Anton Germanovich Siluanov, former
    Finance Minister of Russia
    (4) Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom, former
    Prime Minister of South Africa
  3. Which of the following statements regarding
    ‘Olkiluoto-3’ Reactor are correct ?
    A. It is Europe’s most powerful nuclear
    reactor.
    B. It was developed in a joint venture
    between France’s Areva and Germany’s
    Siemens.
    C. Construction of Olkiluoto-3 began in 2005
    and is now ready after a delay of 14 years
    from the original plan.
    D. It will help Belgium to achieve energy
    security at a time when European
    countries have cut oil, gas and other power
    supplies from Russia.
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A and B only
    (2) A, B and C only
    (3) A, B, C and D
    (4) B, C and D only
  4. The United Nations has organised a Regional
    Workshop in March 2023 at Kathmandu,
    Nepal. What was the theme of the workshop ?
    (1) International Tourism : Boosting
    Economies of Asia Pacific
    (2) Measuring Tourism : Better data for better
    tourism in Asia and the Pacific

    (3) Eco Tourism in Asia Pacific : Promoting
    Sustainable Tourism
    (4) Sustainable Tourism in Asia and the
    Pacific : Promoting Healthy Practices
  5. Match the following countries based on
    their ranks in World Happiness Report
    (WHR), 2023 :
    Country Rank
    A. Iceland I. Rank One
    B. Israel II. Rank Two
    C. Finland III. Rank Three
    D. Denmark IV. Rank Four
    V. Rank Five
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-IV; B-II; C-III; D-V
    (2) A-II; B-I; C-IV; D-V
    (3) A-II; B-III; C-I; D-IV
    (4) A-III; B-IV; C-I; D-II
  6. Consider the following statements :
    A. Iraq has announced in March 2023 that it
    has discovered a large deposit of lithium, a
    key component of batteries for electric
    vehicles and electronic devices.
    B. According to United States Geological
    Survey (USGS) report published in 2022, a
    total of 89 million tons of lithium has been
    identified in the world with Australia,
    Chile, Argentina and China as the main
    producers.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  1. Arrange the following Second World War
    events in the chronological order :
    A. Normandy Campaign in Western France
    B. German – Soviet Non-aggression Pact
    C. The American atomic bombing of
    Hiroshima and Nagasaki
    D. Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbour
    E. The Battle of Stalingrad
    Choose the correct order :
    (1) D, C, A, E, B (2) A, D, C, E, B
    (3) E, B, D, A, C (4) B, D, E, A, C
  2. Consider the following statements in relation
    to the Tibetan issue :
    A. When China announced that it would be
    occupying Tibet, India sent a letter of
    protest proposing negotiations on the Tibet
    issue.
    B. In 1954, China and India concluded the
    Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence,
    under which India acknowledged Chinese
    rule in Tibet.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  3. Consider the following statements in relation
    to the G-20 :
    A. The G-20 was founded in 1999 as a forum
    for the Finance Ministers and Central
    Bank Governors.
    B. The G-20 was upgraded to the level of
    Heads of State/Government in 2010.
    C. The expanded agenda of G-20 includes
    trade, sustainable development, health,
    agriculture, energy, environment, climate
    change and anti-corruption.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A and B only
    (2) A, B and C
    (3) B and C only
    (4) A and C only
  4. Which of the following pairs are matched
    correctly ?
    A. ASEAN
    Secretariat
    : Bangkok, Thailand
    B. SAARC
    Secretariat
    : Kathmandu, Nepal
    C. European Union
    (EU)
    : Brussels, Belgium
    D. African Union
    (AU)
    : Addis Ababa,
    Ethiopia
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A, B and C only
    (2) A, B, C and D
    (3) B, C and D only
    (4) A and B only
  5. Match the following UN specialised agencies
    with their headquarters :
    Agency Headquarter
    A. FAO I. New York
    B. UNIDO II. Geneva
    C. ILO III. Rome
    D. UNESCO IV. Paris
    V. Vienna
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-IV; B-III; C-II; D-I
    (2) A-II; B-I; C-IV; D-V
    (3) A-V; B-IV; C-I; D-II
    (4) A-III; B-V; C-II; D-IV
  6. The following was the major confrontation
    that brought the United States and the Soviet
    Union close to war :
    (1) Congo Crisis
    (2) Suez Canal Crisis
    (3) Cuban Missile Crisis
    (4) Angolan Civil War
  1. Integrated chip is produced on a piece of
    semi-conductor crystal by the process of
    (1) Embedding (2) Photolithography
    (3) Tomography (4) Cryptography
  2. Dieback disease in neem tree is caused by
    (1) Iron deficiency (2) Virus
    (3) Fungi (4) Algae
  3. The temperature in human body is controlled
    by
    (1) Hypothalamus (2) Skin
    (3) Cerebellum (4) Muscles
  4. The chemical used in airbags of vehicles that
    releases nitrogen to explode balloons in case of
    accidents is
    (1) Sodium azide
    (2) Sodium nitrite
    (3) Silver nitrate
    (4) Potassium nitrate
  5. Akash missile is developed and produced by
    (1) DRDO and BDL
    (2) NFC and BARC
    (3) ISRO and DERL
    (4) Russia and DERL
  6. Match the Nobel Prize awardees and their
    work for 2022 :
    A. Ales Bialiatski : Nanomaterials and
    their applications
    B. Svante Paabo : Genome of extinct
    hominins and
    human evolution
    C. Alain Aspect, John
    F. Clauser and
    Anton Zeilinger
    : Photons in
    Quantum
    entanglement,
    information science
    and cryptography
    D. Carolyn R. Bertozzi
    Morten Meldal,
    K. Barry Sharpless
    : Click chemistry and
    bioorthogonal
    chemistry
    Choose the correct pair(s) :
    (1) A only
    (2) D only
    (3) A, B and C only
    (4) B, C and D only
  7. The sequence of geological composition from
    the depth to the surface of the Earth is :
    (1) Crust  Mantle  Inner core  Outer
    core
    (2) Mantle  Crust  Inner core  Outer
    core
    (3) Outer core  Inner core  Crust 
    Mantle
    (4) Inner core  Outer core  Mantle 
    Crust
  8. Match the following :
    A. Malaria I. Plasmodium
    B. Elephantiasis II. Filaria
    C. Typhoid III. Clostridium
    D. Tetanus IV. Wuchereria
    V. Salmonella
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-I; B-II; C-III; D-V
    (2) A-I; B-III; C-V; D-IV
    (3) A-I; B-IV; C-III; D-II
    (4) A-I; B-IV; C-V; D-III
  9. Match the following :
    A. Calciferol I. Beri beri
    B. Thiamine II. Rickets
    C. Cyanocobalamine III. Scurvy
    D. Ascorbic acid IV. Pernicious
    anemia
    V. Goitre
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-II; B-I; C-IV; D-III
    (2) A-II; B-IV; C-III; D-V
    (3) A-IV; B-I; C-III; D-II
    (4) A-V; B-III; C-I; D-IV
  10. Arrange the following in order with respect to
    the urine formation in human beings :
    A. Formation of concentrated urine
    B. Tubular reabsorption
    C. Glomerular filtration
    D. Tubular secretion
    Choose the correct order :
    (1) A, C, B, D (2) C, B, D, A
    (3) B, A, D, C (4) A, D, B, C
  1. Consider the following statements :
    A. Nuclear fuel is material used in nuclear
    power stations to produce heat to run
    turbines.
    B. Thorium is used as a nuclear fuel in India.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  2. Consider the following :
    A. Gaganyaan : ISRO plans seven-day space
    tour with three gaganauts in 2023 for
    science and technology advancement.
    B. Vyommitra : A humanoid robot sent along
    with gaganauts to manage the
    environmental information.
    Which of the above is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  3. Consider the following statements :
    A. BOD is oxgen consumed by
    micro-organisms and is an index of water
    pollution.
    B. Drinking water should have BOD level of
    1 to 2 ppm.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  4. Consider the following statements :
    A. Optimal usage of inorganic fertilizers and
    pesticides increases crop production.
    B. Pesticides are toxic to non-target
    organisms.
    C. Excess fertilizer residue loaded water
    inflow leads to eutrophication of lakes.
    D. Biomagnification of harmful chemicals
    poses a threat to human health.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A, B and C only
    (2) A, C and D only
    (3) A, B and D only
    (4) A, B, C and D
  5. Consider the following statements :
    A. Circadian rhythm is endogenous rhythmic
    change in organism with a periodicity of
    24 hours.
    B. Biological clock regulates circadian
    rhythm.
    C. Sleep and awake phases of humans are
    due to circadian rhythm.
    D. Heart-beat of humans is an example of
    circadian rhythm.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A, B and D only
    (2) A, C and D only
    (3) B, C and D only
    (4) A, B and C only
  6. Match the following with the corresponding
    nanomaterial used in it :
    A. Sunscreen lotion I. Nano silver
    B. Textiles II. Quantum dots
    C. Optoelectronics III. Titanium oxide
    D. High-definition
    television
    IV. Zinc selenide
    V. Lithium oxide
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-III; B-I; C-II; D-IV
    (2) A-IV; B-II; C-III; D-V
    (3) A-II; B-III; C-IV; D-V
    (4) A-I; B-IV; C-III; D-II
  1. Match the following :
    Emerging Trend Example
    A. Humanoid based
    on Artificial
    Intelligence (AI)
    I. Virtual Reality
    B. Natural language
    processing
    II. Drone
    C. Unmanned aircraft III. Text-to-Speech
    D. Operating
    household devices
    using smartphone
    IV. Internet of
    Things
    V. Sophia
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-V; B-IV; C-I; D-II
    (2) A-II; B-III; C-V; D-I
    (3) A-V; B-III; C-II; D-IV
    (4) A-II; B-IV; C-V; D-III
  2. Consider the following pairs :
    A. Father of Green
    Revolution
    : M.S. Viswanathan
    B. Missile Man of India : A.P.J. Abdul
    Kalam
    C. First Indian to go to
    outer space
    : Sunita Williams
    D. First Indian remote
    sensing satellite
    : APPLE
    Identify the wrongly matched pairs :
    (1) A, B and D
    (2) A, C and D
    (3) A, B and C
    (4) B, C and D
  3. Consider the following pairs :
    A. Electrostatic
    precipitator
    : Particulate matter
    B. Catalytic converter : Carbon monoxide
    and nitrogen oxides
    C. Terror of Bengal : Water hyacinth
    (Eichhornia
    crassipes)
    D. Biochemical
    oxygen demand
    (BOD)
    : Polluted water
    Identify the correctly matched pairs :
    (1) A and B only
    (2) A and C only
    (3) A, C and D only
    (4) A, B, C and D
  4. Consider the following statements :
    A. National Technology Day is
    commemorated on May 11 every year as
    India successfully conducted nuclear tests
    in Pokhran.
    B. Agni-III is India’s latest long range
    surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic
    missile system that was successfully
    tested in 2018.
    C. Mangalyaan was launched on
    5
    th November, 2013 with the aim of
    studying the Moon’s topography,
    morphology, mineralogy and atmosphere.
    D. U.R. Rao was the Chairman of the Indian
    Space Research Organisation when the
    first-ever Indian satellite Aryabhata was
    launched.
    Identify the wrong statements :
    (1) A and D
    (2) B and C
    (3) A, C and D
    (4) A, B and D
  1. In the context of effect of global warming,
    match the following :
    Effect Country/Region
    A. Bush fires I. Antarctica
    B. Locust swarming II. Arctic
    C. Heat wave III. Africa – Middle
    East
    D. Permafrost melt IV. Australia – USA
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-IV; B-III; C-I; D-II
    (2) A-I; B-IV; C-III; D-II
    (3) A-III; B-IV; C-I; D-II
    (4) A-III; B-IV; C-II; D-I
  2. Arrange the following events in chronological
    order from earliest to latest :
    A. Rio Earth Summit
    B. Sendai Framework for Action
    C. Hyogo Framework for Action
    D. Yokohama Strategy
    Choose the correct order :
    (1) A, B, C, D (2) B, C, D, A
    (3) C, D, A, B (4) A, D, C, B
  3. Consider the following statements :
    A. A deadly earthquake occurred in Bhuj,
    Gujarat.
    B. More than 20,000 people lost their lives in
    the earthquake.
    C. The earthquake occurred on the
    Independence Day, 2001.
    D. Smriti Van Memorial for earthquake
    victims was inaugurated by the Prime
    Minister in August 2022 at Bhuj.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A and B only
    (2) A, B and C only
    (3) B and D only
    (4) A, B and D only
  4. Consider the following statements :
    A. Global surface temperature was 1·09C
    (0·95C – 1·20C) higher in the decade
    2011 – 2020 than in 1850 – 1900.
    B. The global temperature increase
    is larger over the land
    1·59C [1·34C – 1·83C] than over the
    ocean 0·88C [0·68C – 1·01C].
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  5. In the context of air pollination in cities of
    India, choose the correct order of pollution in
    descending order for 2022 :
    A. Bhiwadi B. New Delhi
    C. Darbhanga D. Ghaziabad
    Choose the correct order :
    (1) Ghaziabad – Darbhanga – New Delhi –
    Bhiwadi
    (2) Darbhanga – Ghaziabad – Bhiwadi – New
    Delhi
    (3) New Delhi – Bhiwadi – Darbhanga –
    Ghaziabad
    (4) Bhiwadi – Darbhanga – New Delhi –
    Ghaziabad
  6. Which of the following is not a geological hazard ?
    (1) Mine fire (2) Tropical cyclone
    (3) Tsunami (4) Volcano eruption
  7. Consider the following statements :
    A. The National Disaster Management Act was
    enacted in 2005.
    B. The National Disaster Management Authority
    (NDMA) is headed by the Prime Minister.
    C. State Disaster Management Authority
    (SDMA) is headed by the Chief Minister.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only (2) B only
    (3) A and B only (4) A, B and C
  8. The following three important global events
    took place in 2005 :
    A. Paris Agreement on Climate Change, Paris
    B. The Third International Conference on
    Financing for Development, Addis Ababa
    C. Adoption of Sustainable Development
    Agenda, New York
    Choose the correct order of their occurrence :
    (1) A, B, C (2) B, A, C
    (3) B, C, A (4) C, A, B
  1. To increase the availability and reduce cost of
    fertilisers, the Central Government introduced
    ‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ under
    (1) ‘Bharat’ brand name
    (2) ‘Vishala Bharat’ brand name
    (3) ‘Ekta Bharat’ brand name
    (4) ‘Samaikya Bharat’ brand name
  2. As per the annual report of NITI Aayog
    2021 – 22, which of the following is not a
    domain of State Health Index of NITI Aayog ?
    (1) Health outcomes
    (2) Governance and information
    (3) Best practices
    (4) Key inputs/processes
  3. Which of the following statements related to
    Soil Health Card Scheme of the Central
    Government are true ?
    A. This scheme was introduced in the year
    2014 – 15.
    B. In Cycle-I of this scheme, around
    10·74 crore cards have been issued to
    farmers.
    C. In Cycle-II of this scheme, around
    12·47 crore cards have been issued to
    farmers.
    D. Under Model Village Programme, around
    3 crore cards have been issued to farmers.
    Choose the correct answer from the following :
    (1) B and C only
    (2) A and B only
    (3) B, C and D only
    (4) A and D only
  4. Which of the following are true in relation to
    ‘Make in India’ initiative ?
    A. To facilitate investment
    B. To foster innovation
    C. To make India a hub for manufacturing,
    design and innovation
    D. To build best in class infrastructure
    Choose the correct answer from the following :
    (1) A and B only
    (2) C and D only
    (3) A, B, C and D
    (4) B, C and D only
  5. Consider the following statements related to
    Industrial Corridor Development Programme
    in India :
    A. Government of India has adopted the
    strategy of developing industrial corridors
    in partnership with State Governments
    and private investors.
    B. The objective of this programme is to
    develop Greenfield Industrial
    regions/areas/nodes with sustainable
    infrastructure and ensure plug and play
    infrastructure at the plot level.
    Which of the above statements is/are true ?
    (1) B only
    (2) A only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  6. Match the following items of India’s
    trade with value of foreign trade during
    April – November 2021 :
    Items of Trade Value of Foreign
    Trade
    (in USD Billions
    approximately)
    A. Non-Petroleum
    exports
    I. 200
    B. Non-Petroleum
    imports
    II. 231
    C. Non-Petroleum,
    Non-Gems and
    Jewellery exports
    III. 285
    D. Non-Petroleum,
    Non-Gems and
    Jewellery imports
    IV. 226
    Choose the correct answer from the following :
    (1) A-III; B-II; C-IV; D-I
    (2) A-II; B-I; C-IV; D-III
    (3) A-I; B-IV; C-III; D-II
    (4) A-IV; B-III; C-I; D-II
  1. Arrange the following States, among the
    bigger States, whose population densities were
    the highest as per the Census of India 2011, in
    descending order :
    A. Bihar B. Kerala
    C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh
    E. West Bengal
    Choose the correct order :
    (1) D, A, B, C, E (2) B, E, C, D, A
    (3) A, E, B, D, C (4) A, D, E, B, C
  2. Match the following States with child sex ratio
    (0 – 6 years) of these States in 2011 as per the
    2011 Census :
    State Child sex ratio
    (0 – 6 years)
    A. Haryana I. 941
    B. Rajasthan II. 888
    C. Arunachal Pradesh III. 834
    D. Odisha IV. 972
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-II; B-III; C-I; D-IV
    (2) A-III; B-II; C-IV; D-I
    (3) A-IV; B-I; C-III; D-II
    (4) A-I; B-IV; C-II; D-III
  1. Arrange the following programmes/schemes in
    chronological order based on
    launching/implementation year of these
    programmes/schemes :
    A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
    B. PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi
    C. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National
    Rural Livelihoods Mission
    D. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
    Choose the correct answer from the following :
    (1) A, C, D, B (2) C, D, A, B
    (3) D, C, B, A (4) A, D, C, B

65. Arrange the following States in ascending order based on amount of subsidy (in < crores) released to these States by the Central Government in the year 2021 – 22 under North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy – 2007 : A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Manipur C. Meghalaya D. Mizoram Choose the correct answer from the following : (1) D, A, C, B (2) A, D, B, C (3) C, B, A, D (4) B, D, C, A

  1. Arrange in ascending order the annual growth
    rate (%) of the following products in 2021 – 22
    for National Industrial Classification 2-digit
    category :
    A. Manufacture of food products
    B. Manufacture of rubber and plastic
    products
    C. Manufacture of chemicals and chemical
    products
    D. Manufacture of electrical equipment
    Choose the correct answer from the following :
    (1) C, A, B, D
    (2) B, C, D, A
    (3) D, C, A, B
    (4) A, B, D, C
  1. Consider the following pairs :
    Iron and
    Steel Plant
    State
    A. Bhilai : Chhattisgarh
    B. Bokaro : Jharkhand
    C. Dolvi : Maharashtra
    D. Daitari : Odisha
    Identify the correctly matched pairs :
    (1) A and B only
    (2) B and C only
    (3) A, B and D only
    (4) A, B, C and D
  2. Consider the following statements about
    ‘Mascarene High’ and its influence over
    monsoon rainfall in India :
    A. Mascarene High is a low pressure area
    that is found around Mascarene Islands
    (in South Indian Ocean) during monsoon
    period.
    B. Mascarene High is responsible for
    cross-equatorial flow through South
    Arabian Sea and it acts as southern
    hemispheric linkage.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  3. Consider the following statements regarding
    Ken-Betwa River Link Project (KBLP) for
    irrigation :
    A. It is critical for the water security and
    socio-economic development of Purvanchal
    region of Uttar Pradesh.
    B. The project involves the transfer of water
    from the Betwa to the Ken River through
    the construction of Daudhan Dam.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  4. Consider the following statements related to
    Igneous rocks :
    A. Igneous rocks are granular or crystalline.
    B. They do not have strata-like sedimentary
    rocks.
    C. They are less affected by chemical
    weathering.
    D. Igneous rocks do not contain fossils.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A and B only
    (2) B and C only
    (3) B, C and D only
    (4) A, B, C and D
  5. Match the following ocean currents and their
    location/type :
    Ocean Current Location/Type
    A. Benguela current I. Warm current
    B. Kuroshio current II. Cold current
    C. North Atlantic Drift III. Pacific Ocean
    D. Agulhas current IV. Indian Ocean
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-II; B-III; C-IV; D-I
    (2) A-III; B-IV; C-I; D-II
    (3) A-IV; B-III; C-I; D-II
    (4) A-II; B-III; C-I; D-IV
  6. The Census of India has classified towns into
    six categories on the basis of their population.
    Which of the following is not correctly
    matched ?
    (1) Class II towns with 50,000 to 99,999
    population
    (2) Class III towns with 30,000 to 49,999
    population

    (3) Class V towns with 5,000 to 9,999
    population
    (4) Class VI towns with less than 5,000
    population
  1. Match the following Modern Indian
    Languages (Family) with the States/UT :
    Language (Family) State/UT
    A. Austric I. Meghalaya
    B. Dravidian II. Kerala
    C. Sino-Tibetan III. Arunachal
    Pradesh
    D. Indo-European IV. Jammu and
    Kashmir
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-II; B-I; C-III; D-IV
    (2) A-IV; B-II; C-III; D-I
    (3) A-IV; B-I; C-II; D-III
    (4) A-I; B-II; C-III; D-IV
  2. ‘Zuider Zee’, a tract of lowland reclaimed from
    a body of water in the Netherlands is known
    for :
    (1) Polders
    (2) Dykes
    (3) Canyons
    (4) Geysers
  3. Consider the following statements related to
    Southern Telangana Agro-Climatic Zone :
    A. Medchal-Malkajgiri, Wanaparthy,
    Rangareddy and Vikarabad districts fall
    under this zone.
    B. The annual rainfall (June to May) ranges
    from 610 to 850 mm. Minimum and
    maximum temperatures during summer
    range between 32C – 38C.
    C. This zone is predominantly underlain by
    Alluvial soils.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A and B only
    (2) B and C only
    (3) A and C only
    (4) A, B and C

76. Consider the following statements related to IT industry in Telangana : A. During 2014 – 15, the IT exports from Telangana were worth < 66,276 crore which almost tripled to < 1,83,569 crore by 2021 – 22. B. Through the Growth in Diversity policy, the Government provides special incentives to the companies that expand or set up their IT units beyond the western part of Hyderabad. Which of the above statements is/are correct ? (1) A only (2) B only (3) Both A and B (4) Neither A nor B

  1. Identify the top three districts with highest
    share of forest area to their total geographical
    area in Telangana State (2020 – 21).
    (1) Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally and
    Kumuram Bheem Asifabad
    (2) Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and
    Kumuram Bheem Asifabad

    (3) Mulugu, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad and
    Bhadradri Kothagudem
    (4) Bhadradri Kothagudem, Kumuram Bheem
    Asifabad and Adilabad
  2. According to the 2011 Census, which of the
    following newly formed districts have more
    than 40% urban population ?
    (1) Warangal
    (2) Sangareddy
    (3) Peddapalli
    (4) Mancherial
  1. According to Ajivika philosophy, which is the
    central idea that determines the life of a
    person ?
    (1) Karma (2) Dharma
    (3) Artha (4) Niyati
  2. Identify the wrong pair/pairs :
    Authors Texts
    A. Bhasa : Dradira Charudatta
    B. Dandin : Dasakumaracharitra
    C. Subandhu : Vasavadatta
    D. Bharavi : Ravanavadha
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) A and D only
    (4) C and D only
  3. Which among the following pairs is not
    correctly matched ?
    A. Somnath Temple : Solankis
    B. Kandariya
    Mahadeva Temple
    : Chauhans
    C. Aihole Temple : Badami Chalukyas
    D. Konark Temple : Chandelas
    (1) A and B only
    (2) B and C only
    (3) B and D only
    (4) A and D only
  4. Consider the following statements about
    Warangal fort and its inner constructions :
    A. Shitabkhan constructed ‘Kush Mahal’ in
    the fort of Warangal, which is a replica of
    ‘Hindola Mahal’ at Mandu.
    B. Pratapa Charitra, Siddeshwara Charitra
    and Kridabhiramam contain interesting
    descriptions on the fort of Warangal.
    C. According to Pratapa Charitra, Warangal
    fort contains 88 bastions or kottalamulu.
    D. According to Sivayoga Saramu the
    foundation of Warangal fort was laid by
    Ganapatideva.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A and B only
    (2) B and C only
    (3) C and D only
    (4) A and D only
  5. “Iltutmish got erected two marble statues of
    lions and bells hanged to their necks. Anybody
    could ring these bells and seek justice from
    the Sultan.” Who among the following writers
    recorded this statement ?
    (1) Minhaj-us-Siraj
    (2) Ibn Batuta
    (3) Isami
    (4) Malik Qutb-ud-din
  6. Either the throne or the coffin (Ya takht, Ya
    takhta) was a proverb of which country ?
    (1) Hindustan (2) Turkistan
    (3) Persia (4) Arabia
  7. Match the following :
    Painters Mughal Rulers
    A. Mir Sayyid Ali I. Humayun
    B. Daswant II. Akbar
    C. Ustad Mansur III. Jahangir
    D. Mir Hashim IV. Shahjahan
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-I; B-II; C-III; D-IV
    (2) A-II; B-IV; C-I; D-III
    (3) A-I; B-III; C-II; D-IV
    (4) A-III; B-I; C-IV; D-II
  8. According to Abul Fazal, Akbar started one
    thousand karkhanas for producing woollen
    clothes. At which among the following places
    did he establish them ?
    (1) Surat (2) Dacca
    (3) Lahore (4) Amritsar
  9. Which of the following statements is/are
    correct ?
    A. Arya Samaj was started in 1875 by Swami
    Dayanand Saraswati.
    B. Vivekananda condemned rituals and
    superstitions.
    C. The theosophists advocated the revival
    and strengthening of Hinduism.
    D. In 1920s, Akali Movement was started to
    purify Sikh Gurudwaras in Punjab.
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A, B and C
    (2) A, B and D
    (3) B, C and D
    (4) A, B, C and D
  1. “This diamond of India, this jewel of
    Maharashtra, this prince of workers ……. .
    Look at him and try to emulate him.” Who
    made this remark about Gopal Krishna
    Gokhale ?
    (1) B.R. Nanda
    (2) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    (3) Mahatma Gandhi
    (4) G.V. Joshi
  2. South India was the custodian of the pure
    classical techniques of dance. In Andhra
    Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, the devadasis kept
    the dance tradition alive by performing solo
    and dance-dramas. What are dance-dramas
    called in South India ?
    (1) Chhau nritya (2) Kuravanjis
    (3) Angika Abhinaya (4) Aalambana
  3. Consider the following statements regarding
    Sikhs :
    A. A well of eighty-four steps built by Guru
    Amar Das in Goindwal village has become
    the first pilgrimage centre for the Sikhs.
    B. Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) was
    constructed by Guru Arjan Dev at
    Amritsar in the year 1589.
    C. A high platform in front of Harmandir
    Sahib known as the Akal Takht was built
    by Guru Hargobind.
    D. Guru Gobind Singh introduced ‘Khalsa’
    and established himself in Anandpur, in
    the Siwalik range, in 1699.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A and B
    (2) A, B and C
    (3) B, C and D
    (4) A, B, C and D
  4. Match the following Articles of the
    Constitution with their respective
    provisions :
    Article Provision
    A. Article-19 I. Freedom to manage
    religious affairs subject to
    public order
    B. Article-21 II. Prohibition of traffic in
    human beings and forced
    labour
    C. Article-23 III. Protection of certain
    rights regarding freedom
    of speech
    D. Article-26 IV. Protection against arrest
    and detention in certain
    cases
    V. Protection of life and
    personal liberty
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-III; B-V; C-II; D-I
    (2) A-IV; B-III; C-I; D-II
    (3) A-V; B-IV; C-II; D-III
    (4) A-V; B-II; C-I; D-III
  5. When there is a challenge to the legality of
    detention
    (1) the writ of certiorari is filed
    (2) the writ of habeas corpus is filed
    (3) the writ of mandamus is filed
    (4) the writ of quo warranto is filed
  6. Consider the following statements :
    A. The Constitution commands justice,
    liberty, equality and fraternity as supreme
    values to usher in the egalitarian social,
    economic and political democracy.
    B. To establish an egalitarian social order,
    the trinity, the preamble, the fundamental
    rights and the directive principles of
    state policy delineate the path for
    socio-economic justice.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  1. Which of the following is not an appellate
    jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India ?
    (1) Cases involving disputes between two or
    more States

    (2) Cases involving interpretation of the
    Constitution
    (3) Civil cases, irrespective of any
    constitutional question
    (4) Criminal cases, irrespective of any
    constitutional question
  2. Who among the following were the members
    of the Constituent Assembly of India ?
    A. Amarjit Kaur
    B. Begum Aizaz Rasul
    C. Hansa Jivraj Mehta
    D. Kamala Mukherjee
    E. Renuka Ray
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A, B, D and E only
    (2) A, C and D only
    (3) B, C and E only
    (4) B, C, D and E only
  3. Consider the following in relation to
    ‘Operation Blue Star’ :
    A. It was the biggest internal security
    mission undertaken by the Indian Army.
    B. It was aimed at removing Sikh militants
    who were accumulating weapons in the
    Harmandir Sahib Complex.
    C. Operation Blue Star was carried out
    between 1st and 8th July, 1985 in
    Amritsar.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A and B only
    (2) A, B and C
    (3) B and C only
    (4) B only
  4. Consider the following in relation to the
    Legislative Council :
    A. The Council is a permanent house and
    one-third of the members retire in two
    years.
    B. Members of local bodies elect one-third of
    the total number of members of the
    Legislative Council.
    C. One-twelfth shall be elected by electorates
    consisting of graduates of three years
    standing, residing in the State.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A, B and C
    (2) A and B only
    (3) A and C only
    (4) B and C only
  5. Who among the following shall not be
    answerable to any court for the exercise and
    performance of powers and duties of their
    office ?
    A. President
    B. Prime Minister
    C. Law Minister
    D. Governor of a State
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A, B and C only
    (2) A and B only
    (3) A and D only
    (4) A, B and D only
  6. Consider the following :
    A. The prevention of concentration of wealth
    to the common determinant
    B. The protection of childhood and youth
    against exploitation
    C. Adequate means of livelihood to all
    citizens
    D. A proper distribution of the material
    resources of the community for common
    good
    The above aspects are part of the :
    (1) Fundamental Rights of the Constitution
    (2) Directive Principles of the Constitution
    (3) State List of the Constitution
    (4) Fifth Schedule of the Constitution
  1. Consider the following statements :
    A. Article 356 in the Constitution of India
    deals with the proclamation of financial
    emergency.
    B. During the proclamation of financial
    emergency, the President can suspend
    provision relating to the division of the
    taxes between the Union and the States.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  2. The TSR Subramanian Committee (2014) is
    associated with which of the following ?
    (1) Indian efforts to counter internal and
    external terrorism
    (2) Review the processes, laws and acts of the
    Ministry of Environment, Forests and
    Climate Change

    (3) Dissolution of the Muslim Marriage Act
    (4) Review the process, laws and acts of the
    Ministry of Human Resource Development
  3. Consider the following statements :
    A. To be able to discharge the constitutional
    obligations fairly and impartially, the
    Governor should not be burdened with
    positions and powers which are not
    envisaged by the Constitution.
    B. Making the Governor the Chancellor of the
    Universities and thereby conferring
    powers on him/her which may have had
    some relevance historically has ceased to
    be so with the change of times and
    circumstances.
    The above are the part of recommendations of
    the following :
    (1) Justice M.M. Punchhi Commission
    (2) Kothari Commission
    (3) New Education Policy – 2020
    (4) National Knowledge Commission
  4. Which of the following is not matched
    correctly in relation to the year of enacting ?
    (1) 2005 : The Right to Information Act
    (2) 2005 : The MGNREG Act
    (3) 2009 : The RTE Act
    (4) 2012 : The National Food Security Act
  5. What are the objectives of the Development
    Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) ?
    A. Develop centralised depository of data
    informatics
    B. Enable data-driven policy making
    C. Institutionalising rigorous tracking of
    performance metrics
    D. Strengthening the whole ecosystem to
    mainstream rigorous outcome monitoring
    and evaluation
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A, B and C only
    (2) A, C and D only
    (3) B and D only
    (4) B, C and D only
  6. Which of the following recommended for the
    establishment of the Public Record Offices as
    an independent authority by both, the
    Government of India and State
    Governments ?
    (1) Supreme Court judgement on Girish
    Ramchandra Deshpande vs. Central
    Information Commission
    (2) The NITI Aayog Task Force on Good
    Governance
    (3) The Second Administrative Reforms
    Commission

    (4) The Parliamentary Joint Working Group
    on Right to Information
  7. Consider the following in relation to the
    MGNREGA :
    A. Wage seekers are the primary
    stakeholders of the MGNREGA.
    B. The Field Officer recommends the works
    to be taken up under MGNREGA.
    C. Gram Sabha conducts social audit on
    implementation of the scheme.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A and B only
    (2) A and C only
    (3) A, B and C
    (4) C only
  1. The services of Health and Wellness Centres
    (HWCs) under Ayushman Bharat include :
    A. Care in pregnancy and childbirth
    B. Management of Communicable Diseases
    C. Basic Oral Health Care
    D. Screening and basic management of
    mental health ailments
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A, B, C and D
    (2) A and B only
    (3) A only
    (4) B and C only
  2. Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme
    (TIES) is mainly implemented by the
    (1) Ministry of Shipping, Government of India
    (2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
    Government of India

    (3) Ministry of Finance, Government of India
    (4) Ministry of Roads and Buildings,
    Government of India
  3. In relation to the organisational framework of
    the NITI Aayog, which of the following is not
    matched correctly ?
    (1) Chairperson : Prime Minister of India
    (2) Part-time Members : Maximum Two
    (3) Ex-officio Members : Maximum Four
    (4) Chief Executive Officer : Appointed by the
    President for a three-year tenure
  4. Consider the following statements in relation
    to the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government
    of India :
    A. Foreign Trade Policy is a set of guidelines
    and instructions established by the
    Directorate General of Foreign Trade
    (DGFT) in matters related to the import
    and export of goods in India.
    B. The Government of India, Ministry of
    Finance announces Export Import Policy
    every five years.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    (1) A only
    (2) B only
    (3) Both A and B
    (4) Neither A nor B
  5. Which of the following statements related to
    Rythu Bandhu Scheme of Telangana State
    is/are correct ?
    A. In 2020 – 21 Telangana budget, 65·4% of
    agricultural budget was earmarked for
    Rythu Bandhu Scheme.
    B. In 2020 – 21 Telangana budget, 7·7% of
    total budget was earmarked for Rythu
    Bandhu Scheme.
    C. Telangana government launched Rythu
    Bandhu Scheme in 2016.
    D. In the year 2020, 80% of Rythu Bandhu
    Scheme beneficiaries were marginal and
    small farmers.
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) D only
    (2) B only
    (3) A, B and D only
    (4) A and C only
  6. Match the following in relation to the
    broad pillars of the Telangana Innovation
    Policy – 2016 :
    Name of Pillar Pillar
    Number
    A. Human Capital I. One
    B. Physical Infrastructure
    and Programme
    Management Capabilities
    II. Three
    C. Funding Models and
    Capital
    III. Two
    D. Engagement with
    Industry
    IV. Four
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-I; B-II; C-IV; D-III
    (2) A-II; B-I; C-III; D-IV
    (3) A-II; B-III; C-I; D-IV
    (4) A-III; B-IV; C-II; D-I

113. Consider the following pairs in relation to incentives offered under Telangana Textiles and Apparel Policy 2017 – 22 : Incentive Type Incentive A. Capital subsidy : Up to < 40 crore B. Interest subsidy : 6% per annum for 8 years C. Power subsidy : Up to < 1·5 per unit D. SGST reimbursement : 100% for 7 years Which of the above given pairs are correctly matched ? (1) A and C only (2) B and D only (3) A and D only (4) A, B, C and D

114. Arrange the following in ascending order based on the sectorwise TS-iPASS investment (in < crores) in 2020 – 21 : A. Solar and other renewable energy B. Thermal Power Plants C. Fertilizers D. Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Choose the correct order : (1) B, C, D, A (2) B, A, D, C (3) A, B, C, D (4) C, D, B, A

  1. Consider the following statements of Kakatiya
    period :
    A. The usual way of representing the people
    in general during the Kakatiya period is
    by mentioning them as ‘Ashtadasapraja’.
    B. People of this period led a corporate life.
    C. During Kakatiya period individual castes
    organized their corporate associations
    called ‘Samayachara’ to look after their
    well-being.
    D. The Brahmin villages were generally
    formed into an association called
    ‘Asamkhyatulu’.
    Which of the above statements are not
    correct ?
    (1) A and B
    (2) B and C
    (3) C and D
    (4) A and D
  2. Which among the following was considered as
    the main occupation of Dependent Castes
    (Aasrita Kulalu) in Telangana ?
    (1) Knitting mats and baskets
    (2) Hunting
    (3) Begging
    (4) Podu Cultivation
  3. What is meant by ‘Panjatan-e-Pak’ ?
    (1) Five important duties to be performed by
    every Muslim.
    (2) Five important duties of Muslims carried
    in the emblem i.e., ‘Alam’ created in the
    Deccan between 15th and 16th centuries.
    (3) According to the Shia faith of Islam it
    means the five pure persons. i.e.,
    Mohammad, Ali, Fathima, Hasan and
    Hussain. These names were incorporated
    in Alam.

    (4) Five important festivals celebrated by the
    Muslims of Deccan.
  4. ‘Shivayogasaram’ gives details about the
    family history of which Kakatiya
    subordinates ?
    (1) Induluri Chiefs
    (2) Cheraku Chiefs
    (3) Kota Chiefs
    (4) Malyala Chiefs
  1. During Kakatiya period, three Acharyas were
    popularly known as ‘Pandita-traya’. Identify
    them.
    (1) Mallikarjuna Pandita, Palkuriki
    Somanatha and Visvesvara Pandita
    (2) Sripati Pandita, Mallikarjuna Pandita and
    Manchana Pandita

    (3) Visvesvara Pandita, Mallikarjuna Pandita
    and Manchana Pandita
    (4) Sripati Pandita, Palkuriki Somanatha and
    Manchana Pandita
  2. Consider the following pairs :
    Churches Location in
    Hyderabad
    A. St. John’s Church : Bolarum
    B. Holy Trinity Church : Tirumalagiri
    C. St. Mary’s Church : Secunderabad
    D. St. George’s Church : Abids
    Choose the correct pair :
    (1) A and B
    (2) B and C
    (3) C and D
    (4) A and D
  3. During the Qutb Shahi period, both the Hindu
    and Muslim elite wore dresses consisting of
    Kulah and Qaba. What do these two terms
    mean ?
    (1) Cap and long coat
    (2) Trousers and belt
    (3) Shirt and dhoti
    (4) Head-band and tie
  4. What was introduced by the Zoroastrian Irani
    immigrants in Hyderabad during the early
    19th century ?
    (1) Biryani
    (2) Haleem
    (3) Khubani ka Meetha
    (4) Chai
  5. Consider the following statements on Tribal
    Sub-Plan (TSP) :
    A. Tribal Sub-Plan came into existence in
    1974 – 75.
    B. After the merger of Plan and Non-Plan,
    the TSP was renamed as Scheduled Tribe
    Component (STC) by the Ministry of
    Tribal Affairs.
    C. State Governments have to earmark TSP
    funds in proportion to ST population
    (Census 2011) in the State with respect to
    Total State Plan.
    D. In FY 2018 – 19, the monitoring of STC
    plan was given to Ministry of Tribal
    Affairs.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A, B and C only
    (2) A, B and D only
    (3) A, C and D only
    (4) A, B, C and D
  6. Match the following :
    Sustainable
    Development
    Goals (SDGs)
    Targets
    A. SDG Target
    2·2
    I. Reduce the global
    maternal mortality
    ratio to less than
    70 per 1,00,000 live
    births
    B. SDG Target
    3·1
    II. Ensure universal
    access to sexual and
    reproductive
    health-care services
    C. SDG Target
    3·3
    III. End all forms of
    malnutrition
    D. SDG Target
    3·7
    IV. End the epidemics of
    AIDS, tuberculosis,
    malaria and
    neglected tropical
    diseases
    Choose the correct answer :
    (1) A-II; B-I; C-IV; D-III
    (2) A-III; B-I; C-IV; D-II
    (3) A-III; B-I; C-II; D-IV
    (4) A-III; B-IV; C-I; D-II
  1. As per the Transgender Persons (Protection of
    Rights) Act, 2019, who among the following
    can issue the certificate of identity for a
    transgender person ?
    (1) The Chief Medical Officer of the area
    hospital
    (2) The Medical Superintendent of the area
    hospital
    (3) The District Magistrate
    (4) The elected Sarpanch of the village or the
    Chairperson in case of Municipality
  2. Consider the following statements related to
    women’s work :
    A. According to an OECD report, women
    spend between two to ten times more time
    on care work than men.
    B. According to the 2019 NSS Report, women
    spend 299 minutes a day on unpaid
    domestic services while men spend 97
    minutes.
    C. According to the Global Gender Gap
    Report (2021) only 22·3% women in India
    participate in the labour market.
    D. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital
    Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA) aims to
    enable women in rural areas to spend
    more time in care work at home.
    Which of the above statements are correct ?
    (1) A, B and C only
    (2) A, B and D only
    (3) A, C and D only
    (4) A, B, C and D
  3. The Child Labour (Prohibition and
    Regulation) Act, 1986 was recommended by
    (1) Dave Committee
    (2) Kothari Commission
    (3) Narasimham Committee
    (4) Gurupadswamy Committee
  4. Clause 9 of the Prohibition of Employment as
    Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation
    Act, 2013 states that
    (1) The violator of the provisions of clause 5
    shall be punished with imprisonment for a
    term which may extend to two years or
    with fine which may extend to two lakh
    rupees or with both
    (2) The violator of the provisions of clause 6
    shall be punished with imprisonment for a
    term which may extend to two years or
    with fine which may extend to two lakh
    rupees or with both
    (3) The violator of the provisions of clause 7
    shall be punished with imprisonment for a
    term which may extend to two years or
    with fine which may extend to two lakh
    rupees or with both

    (4) The violator of the provisions of clause 8
    shall be punished with imprisonment for a
    term which may extend to two years or
    with fine which may extend to two lakh
    rupees or with both
  5. The Integrated Education for Disabled
    Children (IEDC) scheme was launched in
    (1) 1970
    (2) 1974
    (3) 1984
    (4) 1994
  6. Gender equality contributes to
    A. Achieving peaceful and resilient
    communities
    B. Sustainable development
    C. Economic growth
    D. Women dominance
    Which of the above are correct ?
    (1) A, B and C only
    (2) A, C and D only
    (3) A, B and D only
    (4) A, B, C and D
  1. Find the next term in the following series :
    9, 4·5, 13·5, 74·25, 594, ?
    (1) 6237 (2) 5940
    (3) 6534 (4) 6831
  2. What is the missing number in the following
    series ?
    7, 8, 20, ?, 292, 1485
    (1) 50 (2) 55
    (3) 45 (4) 69
  3. Identify the number which does not fit in the
    following series :
    5, 12, 51, 311, 2497, 24961
    (1) 51 (2) 311
    (3) 2497 (4) 24961
  4. If P = +, Q = , R = , S = – and T = ‘% of ’,
    then the value of
    225 Q 3 R 15 S 20 P 67 S 20 T 160 =
    (1) 45 (2) 50
    (3) 55 (4) 60
  5. In a certain code language, the word
    GENETICS is coded as HCQAYCJK. What is
    the code for ANALYTICS in the same
    language ?
    (1) BLDDHNPUB
    (2) BLDHDNPVB
    (3) BLDHENPUB
    (4) BLDDHNPVB
  6. If 15th June, 2023 falls on Thursday, what will
    be the week-day on 24th October, 2028 ?
    (1) Wednesday
    (2) Thursday
    (3) Friday
    (4) Tuesday

137. The following bar chart shows the monthly expenditure of a family (in < thousands) for five months for two years. What is the ratio between the average monthly spending of 2021 and 2022 ? Monthly Expenditure of a Family January February March April May (1) 33 : 37 (2) 34 : 39 (3) 32 : 37 (4) 34 : 37

  1. A watch loses 5 minutes every hour and was
    set right at 8 AM on a Wednesday. When will
    it show the correct time again ?
    (1) 8 AM on Tuesday
    (2) 8 PM on Tuesday
    (3) 8 AM on Wednesday
    (4) 8 PM on Wednesday
  2. A large cube is painted on all six faces. Now it
    is cut into a certain number of smaller
    identical cubes. It was found that among the
    smaller cubes, there were eight cubes which
    don’t have any faces painted. How many small
    cubes have exactly two faces painted ?
    (1) 6 (2) 12
    (3) 18 (4) 24
  3. If AB39 + C6B8B = 4292C, what is the value
    of A + 2B + 3C ? (Three alphabets A, B and C
    represent three different digits from 1 to 9. No
    number is represented by more than one
    alphabet)
    (1) 23 (2) 24
    (3) 21 (4) 22
  4. In a certain code language SORT is coded as
    2169, TEST is coded as 5122, DOG is coded as
    368 and GOAT is coded as 6243. What will be
    the code of ROAST in the same language ?
    (1) 91463 (2) 64829
    (3) 21946 (4) 49623
  1. Two statements followed by four conclusions
    numbered I, II, III and IV are given below.
    Read the statements carefully and then decide
    which of the given conclusions logically follows
    the given statements, disregarding the
    commonly known facts.
    Statements :
    No tiger is elephant.
    All elephants are lions.
    Conclusions :
    I. Some lions are tigers.
    II. All lions are tigers.
    III. Some lions are elephants.
    IV. Some lions are not elephants.
    (1) Only conclusions I and II follow
    (2) Only conclusions I, II and III follow
    (3) Only conclusions III and IV follow
    (4) Only conclusions II, III and IV follow
  2. The product of the ages of Ram and Shyam is If twice the age of Shyam is more than
    Ram’s age by 4 years, what is Shyam’s age ?
    (in years)
    (1) 12 (2) 20
    (3) 24 (4) 44
  3. The following figure has been folded to make a
    box. Choose the right box that can be formed
    from the given figure.
    (1) (2)
    (3) (4)
  1. A, B, C, D, E and F are places belonging to
    different groups or possessing different
    identities. A is not a hill station. B and E are
    not historical places. D and F are not
    industrial cities. A and D are not historical
    places. A and B are alike. Which city is an
    industrial city and a hill station but not a
    historical place ?
    (1) B (2) E
    (3) F (4) C
  2. What is the missing term in the following
    series ?
    ANBO, __ , DQER, FSGT
    (1) CPDQ (2) CRGT
    (3) CPRS (4) CPBO
  3. A man showed the photograph of a boy and
    said, ‘‘The boy in the photograph is the son of
    the daughter of the father of my brother.’’
    How is the man related to the boy in the
    photograph ?
    (1) Father (2) Brother
    (3) Maternal uncle (4) Grandfather
  4. Ramu said to his son Raghav, ‘‘I was half
    your present age when you were born.’’ If the
    present age of Ramu is 60 years, what was the
    age of the Ramu, when Raghav was born ?
    (in years)
    (1) 20 (2) 22
    (3) 25 (4) 19
  5. If 25 # 5 = 5, 10 @ 2 = 20, 5 & 3 = 8 and
    10 $ 6 = 4, then find the value of the
    following :
    20 $ 6 @ 1 & (20 # 10)
    (1) 20 (2) 18
    (3) 16 (4) 22
  6. What is the sum of all 2-digit numbers in the
    following series ?
    1, 8, 15, 22, ….
    (1) 750 (2) 759
    (3) 741 (4) 742

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