Apr Mock Test 4 – GES Reporter

1. Consider the following statements about Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM)

1- Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) is a new name given to Aajeevika – NRLM in November 2015.

2- DAY-NRLM is essentially a poverty relief programme of the Central government.

3- The programme is supported partially by the Asean Development Bank.

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 Cryptocurrency

1- It is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend.

2- The word “cryptocurrency” is derived from the encryption techniques which are used to secure the network.

3- Investing in crypto is Illegal in 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

3. Consider the following statements about Dogecoin, recently in News

1- Dogecoin maximum possible number is fixed at 21 million.

2- Dogecoin was started as a joke by two software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as fun and instant cryptocurrency in December 2013.

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

4. Consider the following statements about Rare Earth Minerals

1- They are a set of 17 chemical elements in the periodic table — the 15 lanthanides, plus scandium and yttrium.

2- None of the Rare Earths elements are radioactive.

3- They tend to occur in the same ore deposits as the lanthanides, and have similar chemical properties.

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 freshwater salinization syndrome (FSS) is caused by

1- Human-accelerated weathering of infrastructure, rocks and soils

2- Evaporative concentration of salt ions from hydrologic modifications and climate

3- Disturbance of vegetation and local groundwater hydrology

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 Respiratory System

1- When a person inhales, the tiny air sacs in the lungs — alveoli — expand to capture the oxygen, which is then transferred to blood vessels and transported through the rest of the body.

2- Respiratory epithelial cells line the respiratory tract, whose primary function is to release Carbon dioxide.

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

7. Consider the following statements about Atacama Desert

1- It is the driest nonpolar desert in the world.

2- The most arid region of the Atacama Desert is situated between two mountain chains (the Andes and the Chilean Coast Range) of sufficient height to prevent moisture advection from either the Pacific or the Atlantic Ocean, a two-sided rain shadow.

3- To the north the desert continues to the border of Venezuela.

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 Kuiper Systems

1- It is a subsidiary of Google that was set up in 2019.

2- To deploy a large broadband satellite internet constellation to provide broadband internet connectivity.

3- The satellites are projected to use an orbit with a height between 590 and 630 km (370 and 390 mi).

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 Coal gasification

1- It is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (also called syngas), which is a mixture of Nitrogen (N), carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

2- The syngas can be used in a variety of applications such as in the production of electricity and making chemical products, such as fertilisers.

3- Historically, coal was gasified to produce coal gas, also known as “town gas”.

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 Competition Commission of India (CCI)

1- It is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing The Competition Act, 2002 and promoting competition throughout India.

2- Prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.

3- The Commission comprises a Chairperson and not less than 2 and not more than 6 other members appointed by the Central Government.

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 Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

1- Aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation.

2- Approved for a period of five years and was implemented with effect from April 1, 2021.

3- Grants of upto Rs 5 Crores shall be provided to the eligible incubators selected by the Experts Advisory Committee (EAC).

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 Liver

1- The liver is the largest and the most complex organ in the body, except the brain.

2- Its roles in metabolism include the regulation of glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, and the production of hormones.

3- It produces bile, an alkaline fluid containing cholesterol and bile acids, which helps the breakdown of fat.

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 Indo-Pacific

1- It is a biogeographic region of Earth’s seas, comprising the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the seas connecting the two in the general area of Indonesia.

2- It also include the temperate and polar regions of the Indian and Pacific oceans, and the Tropical Eastern Pacific.

3- It also has “symbiotic link” with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or “Quad”.

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 The International Energy Agency (IEA)

1- Its headquarter is in Geneva.

2- It was founded in response to the 1973 oil crisis, in which the supply chain for oil temporarily broke down.

3- In recent years, the IEA has also focused on renewable energy and initiatives focused on environmental protection and stopping climate change.

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 Coffea Stenophylla

1- It possesses greater tolerance for higher temperatures than the Arabica coffee.

2- Stenophylla was farmed in parts of South America and exported to Europe until the early 20th century.

3- Stenophylla grows at a mean annual temperature of 24.9℃ — 1.9℃ higher than robusta coffee and up to 6.8°C higher than Arabica coffee.

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 National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM)

1- The budget allocates Rs.1500 crore for hydrogen Energy Development.

2- Using hydrogen will serve the twin purposes of achieving India’s emission commitments under the Paris Agreement and reducing the import dependence on fossil fuels.

3- The transportation, iron and steel, and chemical industries will be benefitted.

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 Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH)

1- Formed in 2013 with support of Asian countries with India as the host country.

2- Spices Board India is the Secretariat for organising the sessions of the committee.

3- To develop and expand worldwide standards for spices and culinary herbs.

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 ‘Biodegradable’ plastics

1- They are plastics that can be decomposed by the action of living organisms, usually microbes, into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass.

2- They are commonly produced with renewable raw materials, micro-organisms, petrochemicals, or combinations of all three.

3- Biodegradable plastics are commonly used for disposable items, such as packaging, crockery, cutlery, and food service containers.

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 Chiral Materials

1- It is an object, especially a molecule, which has or produces a non-superposable mirror image of itself.

2- The term “chiral” comes from the Greek word for the human hand.

3- Chirality can be defined in single dimensions 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

20. Consider the following statements about Earth Day

1- It is observed on April 22 every year.

2- Theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Potential.

3- First held on April 22, 1970.

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. Consider the following statements

1- China, the U.S. and India are the top three emitters of CO2 in absolute terms.

2- China has a much greater per capita emission statistic than US and India.

3- India seeks to have 40% of power generated from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

22. Consider the following statements about recent ‘Leaders Summit on Climate’

1- U.S. would cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 80%-82% by 2030 relative to 2005 levels.

2- The U.S. would double, by 2024, its annual financing commitments to developing countries, including a tripling of its adaptation finance by 2024.

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

23. Consider the following statements about Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE), recently in News

1- It produces, during process, carbon monoxide as a waste product, which it releases in the Martian atmosphere.

2- Like a tree on Earth, MOXIE inhales carbon dioxide and exhales oxygen.

3- To produce oxygen, MOXIE separates oxygen atoms from carbon dioxide molecules by using heat at a temperature of around 800 degrees Celsius.

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 Malaria

1- The mosquito bite introduces the parasites from the mosquito’s saliva into a person’s blood. The parasites travel to the liver where they mature and reproduce.

2- Malaria is caused by single-celled microorganisms of the Plasmodium group.

3- The disease is most commonly spread by an infected female Aedes 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

25. Consider the following statements about Eddy

1- It played a “profound role” in moving heat, carbon and nutrients through the ocean.

2- It regulates the climate at regional and global scales.

3- Eddies are like weather events in the oceans happening from the surface down to a depth of several hundreds metres.

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 International Day for Monuments and Sites or World Heritage Day, celebrated on April 18 every year

1- Globally, the day is promoted by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).

2- India is home to 38 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, highest in the World.

3- Theme for this year is ‘Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures’.

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 Microbes

1- They generate carbon monoxide, keep soils dirty and pollute the climate.

2- Microbes play a crucial role in food production, such as cheese, beer, yoghurt and bread.

3- Microbes in the human body have been linked to conditions from obesity and type 2 diabetes to food intolerances and anxiety.

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 Conjugate Vaccine

1- It is a type of vaccine which combines a weak antigen with a strong antigen as a carrier so that the immune system has a stronger response to the weak antigen.

2- It is a substance that is composed of a polysaccharide antigen fused (conjugated) to a carrier molecule. This enhances the stability and the effectiveness of the vaccine.

3- Advantages of the conjugate vaccines are their ability to elicit immunological memory and to reduce asymptomatic carriage of the bacteria, resulting in marked herd immunity.

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 Oxygen

1- Oxygen is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas essential to living organisms, being taken up by animals, which convert it to carbon dioxide.

2- At 46 percent of the mass, oxygen is the most plentiful element in Earth’s crust.

3- The proportion of oxygen by volume in the atmosphere is 11 percent and by weight in seawater is 39 percent.

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. Which country was recently in News for developing five homegrown Covid vaccines

a) Guatemala

b) Cuba

c) Nicaragua

d) Honduras