Dec Mock Test 3 – GES Reporter

1. Consider the following statements about Alligator

1- They are large animals with powerful tails that are used both in defense and in swimming.

2- They can be differentiated from true crocodiles by the form of their jaw and teeth.

3- American alligators is considered critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

2. Consider the following statements about Chang’e-5 mission

1- It’s a robotic mission of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program.

2- The spacecraft was named after the Chinese explorer, Chang’e.

3- Landed near a massive mountain called Mons Rümker, situated in the Oceanus Procellarum (“Ocean of Storms”).

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

3. Consider the following statements about Geofen-14 satellite, recently launched

1- It can take high-resolution pictures of ground objects in China only.

2- It’s an optical stereo mapping satellite.

3- Launched by China.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

4. Consider the following statements about Socio-Economic Caste Census of 2011

1- It was a major exercise to obtain data about the socio-economic status of various communities.

2- It was not the paperless census.

3- It was the first caste-based census since 1931 Census of India.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

5. Consider the following statements about how GI Tag is helpful

1- It provides a better market for products.

2- Prevents misuse of the name.

3- It increases revenue of the producers and employment in the region.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

6. Consider the following statements about Houbara Bustards

1- It is a resident of the colder Central Asian region.

2- It migrates southwards every year to spend its winters in a relatively warmer environment.

3- The global population is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

7. Consider the following statements about Hayabasu2 mission

1- It was launched to study the asteroid Itokawa and collect samples.

2- It’s a Japanese space probe.

3- Recently, landed safely in the Australia.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

8. Consider the following statements about Why a faster inflation a concern for policymakers

1- It is indicative of prices of household items rising quickly.

2- It is often referred to as a ‘tax on the Business’.

3- It ends up undermining a society’s consumptive capacity, and thereby, economic growth itself.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

9. Consider the following statements about Core Inflation

1- It helps measure inflation after excluding the effects of temporary volatility.

2- It is measured by both the CPI and the core personal consumption expenditures index (PCE).

3- Food and energy prices are are also included.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

10. Consider the following statements about Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in India during April 2000 to September 2020

1- About 29 % of the FDI came through the China route.

2- About 21 % of the FDI came through the Singapore.

3- About 7 % of the FDI came through the US.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

11. Consider the following statements about Havana Syndrome

1- It is a set of medical signs and symptoms experienced by United States and Canadian embassy staff in Russia.

2- Directed microwave radiation was the likely cause of illnesses.

3- Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

12. Consider the following statements about Bhasan Char

1- It is also known as Char Piya.

2- It is an island in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh.

3- The island was formed by Himalayan silt during Precambrian Era.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

13. Consider the following statements about India Mobile Congress 2020

1- The theme for IMC 2020 is “Inclusive Innovation – Smart, Secure, Sustainable”.

2- It is the largest digital technologies forum in the World.

3- It is being organised by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

14. Consider the following statements about United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

1- It is a permanent organ of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

2- Established in 1964 to promote trade, investment, and development in developed countries.

3- Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

15. Consider the following statements about Light Detection and Ranging Survey (LiDAR) technique

1- This technique uses a combination of Laser data, GPS data, flight parameters and actual photographs to give accurate survey data.

2- This may be mobile or stationary, aerial or terrestrial.

3- It is a remote sensing method used to examine the surface of the Earth.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

16. Consider the following statements about Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ki Aarthik Sahayta (VISVAS) Yojana

1- It will benefit OBC/SC SHGs with loans/borrowings up to Rs.5.00 Lakh.

2- It will benefit OBC/SC individuals with loan/borrowing up to Rs.2.00 Lakh.

3- A quick interest subvention benefit of 5%.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

17. Que-17 Consider the following statements about Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)

1- The theme of PBD 2021 is “Contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

2- To mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India.

3- The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1905.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

18. Consider the following statements about Robotic surgery

1- Allow doctors to perform different types of complex procedures with more precision, flexibility, and control than possible with conventional techniques.

2- The cost of performing robotic surgeries is lower than regular procedures.

3- A shorter recovery times, with fewer complications and a shorter hospital stay.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

19. Consider the following statements about “Green” hydrogen

1- It is a zero-carbon fuel made by electrolysis.

2- It uses renewable power from wind and solar to split water into Nitrogen and oxygen.

3- Currently costs of production are too high to be competitive with other fuels.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

20. Consider the following statements about Tharu Tribe

1- The community belongs to the Terai lowlands, amid the Shivaliks or lower Himalayas.

2- Tharu women have stronger property rights than is allowed to women in mainstream North Indian Hindu custom.

3- They live in India only.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

21. Que-21 Consider the following statements about Mahakali Treaty

1- It is an agreement between the Government of Bhutan and the Government of India regarding the development of watershed of Mahakali River.

2- The treaty was signed in 1996.

3- The treaty recognizes the Mahakali River as a boundary river between the two countries.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

22. Consider the following statements about qsim, recently in news

1- It is part of Microsoft’s open source ecosystem of software tools.

2- It helps researchers develop quantum algorithms.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

23. Consider the following statements about a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) research institute

1- It provides data, analysis and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control.

2- The U.S. arms industry accounted for 61% of sales by the world’s “Top 25” manufacturers last year.

3- For the first time, a company from the West Europe made it into the Top 25.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

24. Consider the following statements about Mt. Everest

1- It lies on the border between Nepal and Bhutan.

2- In 1865 the mountain—previously referred to as Peak XV—was renamed for Sir George Everest.

3- The Himalayan ranges were thrust upward by tectonic action as the Indian-Australian Plate moved northward from the south and was subducted (forced downward) under the Eurasian Plate.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

25. Consider the following statements about Global Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)

1- It is developed by UNEP.

2- It is an important tool to enhance transparency in international climate politics.

3- It enables comparison of climate protection efforts and progress made by individual countries.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

26. Consider the following statements about Orchha, recently included in the list of UNESCOs world heritage cities

1- It is popular for its temples and palaces.

2- It was the capital of the Chandela kingdom in the 16th century.

3- Located in Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

27. Consider the following statements about Organochlorines (OC)

1- They are a group of chlorinated compounds that belong to the class of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with high persistence in the environment.

2- They are widely used as pesticides.

3- They were earlier used to control malaria and typhus.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

28. Consider the following statements about PM-WANI (Wi-Fi Access Network Interface).

1- It will be business-friendly and complement the government’s ease of doing business initiatives.

2- There is minimal license fee for providing broadband internet services.

3- Besides generating employment, such a public Wi-Fi network will boost disposable incomes of small and medium entrepreneurs.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

29. Consider the following statements about Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY)

1- Government of India will provide subsidy for two years in respect of new employees engaged on or after 1st October, 2020 and upto 31st March, 2021.

2- Government of India will pay both 12% employees’ contribution and 12% employers’ contribution, in respect of new employees in establishments employing upto 1000 employees for two years.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

30. Consider the following statements about recommendation on new ‘Policy on School Bag 2020’

1- School bags should not be more than 10% of the body weight of students across classes I to X.

2- The weight of each textbook may come printed on them by the publishers.

3- There should be no bags in pre-primary.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

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