Mar Mock Test 3 – GES Reporter

1. Consider the following statements about Indian Naval Landing Craft Utility (LCU) L58, recently in News

1- India purchased it recently from USA.

2- It is an amphibious ship.

3- Its primary role of transporting main battle tanks, armoured vehicles, troops and equipment from ship to shore.

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 High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMTs), recently in News

1- First-ever indigenous HEMT device made from Alluminium nitride (GaN).

2- It is useful in areas requiring high voltage and high-frequency switching.

3- Recently developed technology is a first of its kind, which uses a type of chemical called ternary oxide.

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 Photosynthesis

1- The process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy.

2- In green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.

3- If photosynthesis ceased, none organisms able to exist under such conditions.

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 SERB Women Excellence Award

1- Recently awarded to Dr. Janaki Ammal.

2- The award recognises and rewards outstanding research achievements of young women scientists in frontier areas of Science and Engineering.

3- Awarded recently for development of a smart nanodevice for the detection of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and Japanese encephalitis (JE)

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 Superior Mirage, recently in News

1- It is caused by a meteorological phenomenon called a temperature inversion.

2- In this the mirage image appears to be located above the real object.

3- They are quite common in polar regions, especially over large sheets of ice that have a uniform low temperature.

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 World Radio Day

1- It is observed on February 16 every year.

2- Objective is to promote the medium, increase accessibility, and encourage more people to use it.

3- This year, the day’s theme is ‘New World, New Radio.’

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 Maguri-Motapung Beel, recently in News

1- It derives its name, ‘Maguri’, from the local term for an invasive catfish, and Motapung is the name of the village nearby.

2- It was declared an important bird and biodiversity area in 1996.

3- Located west of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.

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 Malaria

1- Four kinds of malaria parasites infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae.

2- P. Vivax, a type of malaria that naturally infects macaques in Southeast Asia, also infects humans, causing malaria that is transmitted from animal to human.

3- People get malaria by being bitten by an infective female Anopheles mosquito.

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 Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in News

1- Located in Kalahandi district of Odisha.

2- It lies within the Eastern Highlands moist Evergreen forests ecoregion.

3- A waterfall,’Phurlijharan’ has been developed in Sanctuary.

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. Chittaura Lake, in news recently, is located in

a) Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh.

b) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

c) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

d) Ernakulum, Kerala

11. Consider the following statements about Microtubules

1- Microtubules are polymers of tubulin that form part of the cytoskeleton and provide structure and shape to eukaryotic cells.

2- They facilitate cell movement, cell division, and transportation of materials within the cells.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

12. Consider the following statements about New state of the materials, recently discovered

1- It alters its chemical properties in the presence of an electromagnetic field.

2- Leads to better quantum technologies, which are tunable and controllable as per the user requirements.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

13. Consider the following statements about India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA)

1- It is a unique Forum which brings together India, Bolivia and South Africa, three large democracies and major economies from three different continents, facing similar challenges.

2- All partners are developing, pluralistic, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and multi-religious nations.

3- It is a purely South-South grouping of like-minded countries, committed to inclusive sustainable development.

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 World Energy Transitions Outlook report, recently released

1- Brought out by the UNEP.

2- Highlights the need for countries around the world to accelerate their efforts toward the energy transition without delay.

3- It estimates that by 2050, 90% of total electricity needs would be supplied by renewables, followed by 6% from natural gas and the remaining from nuclear.

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 Rule Curve in a Dam

1- It decides the fluctuating storage levels in a reservoir.

2- The gate opening schedule of a dam is based on this.

3- It is part of the “core safety” mechanism in a dam.

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 Rakhi Garhi

1- It is located in the Ghaggar-Ganga river plain.

2- It is located in the valley of the prehistoric Drishadvati River that originated in Siwalik Hills.

3- According to the Global Heritage Fund Rakhigarhi is one of the largest and oldest Indus sites in the world.

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. Consider the following statements about PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana

1- It will be launched with an outlay of Rs 64,180 crore over six years.

2- This will replaces the National Health Mission.

3- It support for over 17,000 rural and 11,000 urban health and wellness centres, setting up integrated public health labs in all districts.

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 Project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees)

1- The pilot project was launched at four locations around village Chelur in Kodagu district of Karnataka.

2- This idea stems from the elephants’ proven fear of the bees.

3- An initiative of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

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 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

1- It is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament.

2- According to its recent report, India continues to remain the largest arms importer.

3- Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public.

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 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

1- It is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.

2- Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less.3-

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

21. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojna (PMKMY) Scheme

1- It aims to provide social security net for the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) by way of pension.

2- A minimum fixed pension of Rs.10,000/-per month will be provided to the eligible small and marginal farmers.

3- The Scheme is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme, with entry age of 18 to 40 years.

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 Stop TB Partnership

1- It is a unique international body with the power to align actors all over the world in the fight against TB.

2- Established in the year 2000, the ‘Stop TB Partnership’ is mandated to eliminate Tuberculosis as a public health problem.

3- The Secretariat is based at Paris, France.

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

23. Consider the following statements about Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

1- Government has put LNG imports under Open General Licensing (OGL) category.

2- Establishment of LNG infrastructure, including LNG terminals is under 50% FDI (automatic route).

3- A typical LNG-fueled truck will have 90% lower NOx and PM emissions than diesel-fueled truck.

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 Radiation Drag Effect

1- This effect is produced when radiation penetrates a stable medium.

2- It is proportional to radiation energy density, various components of radiation pressure, and the velocity components of the wind.

3- It plays a key role in reducing the speed of light.

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 India’s Blue Revolution

1- It has the vision to achieve economic prosperity of the country and the fishers and fish farmers.

2- It contribute towards food and nutritional security through full potential utilization of water resources for fisheries development in a sustainable manner, keeping in view the bio-security and environmental concerns.

3- It started in China as it accounts for around two-thirds of the total aquaculture production worldwide.

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 Morse Code

1- It is a method used in telecommunication to encode text characters as standardized sequences of two different signal durations, called dots and dashes.

2- It is named after Samuel Morse, an inventor of the telephone.

3- In an emergency, Morse code can be generated by improvised methods such as turning a light on and off, tapping on an object or sounding a horn or whistle.

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 NetWire, recently in News

1- First surfaced in 2012 and it is a well-known malware.

2- It is a remote access trojan, which gives control of the infected system to an attacker.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

28. Consider the following statements about Vembanad Lake

1- It is the longest lake in India and the largest lake in the state of Kerala.

2- It is known as Vembanadu Lake in Kottayam, Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha and Kochi Lake in Kochi.

3- The lake has its source in Pampa river 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

29. Consider the following statements about MUSHAIRA

1- It is an event where poets gather to perform their works.

2- It is part of the Culture of North-East India.

3- It regarded as a forum for free self-expression.

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

30. What is BL Lacertae, in news recently

a) Black Hole

b) Flare

c) Planet

d) Star