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The 60 Days Rapid Revision (RaRe) Series is IASbaba’s Flagship Initiative recommended by Toppers and loved by the aspirants’ community every year.
It is the most comprehensive program which will help you complete the syllabus, revise and practice tests on a daily basis. The Programme on a daily basis includes
1. Daily RaRe Series (RRS) Videos on High Probable Topics (Monday – Saturday)
- In video discussions, special focus is given to topics which have high probability to appear in UPSC Prelims Question Paper.
- Each session will be of 20 mins to 30 mins, which would cover rapid revision of 15 high probable topics (both static and current affairs) important for Prelims Exam this year according to the schedule.
Note – The Videos will be available only in English.
2. Rapid Revision (RaRe) Notes
- Right material plays important role in clearing the exam and Rapid Revision (RaRe) Notes will have Prelims specific subject-wise refined notes.
- The main objective is to help students revise most important topics and that too within a very short limited time frame.
Note – PDFs of Daily Tests & Solution and ‘Daily Notes’ will be updated in PDF Format which are downloadable in both English & हिंदी.
3. Daily Prelims MCQs from Static (Monday – Saturday)
- Daily Static Quiz will cover all the topics of static subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology.
- 20 questions will be posted daily and these questions are framed from the topics mentioned in the schedule and in the RaRe videos.
- It will ensure timely and streamlined revision of your static subjects.
4. Daily Current Affairs MCQs (Monday – Saturday)
- Daily 5 Current Affairs questions, based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, would be published from Monday to Saturday according to the schedule.
5. Daily CSAT Quiz (Monday – Saturday)
- CSAT has been an achilles heel for many aspirants.
- Daily 5 CSAT Questions will be published.
Note – Daily Test of 20 static questions, 5 current affairs, and 5 CSAT questions. (30 Prelims Questions) in QUIZ FORMAT will be updated on a daily basis in Both English and हिंदी.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
16 Psyche, sometimes seen in the news, is:
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
16 Psyche:
- 16 Psyche is an asteroid that orbits between Mars and Jupiter. It is located around 370 million kilometers away from Earth. New images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveal that the surface of the asteroid may mostly comprise iron and nickel, similar to the Earth’s core. The exact composition and origins of the asteroid will be uncovered in 2022, when NASA sends an unmanned spacecraft to study it up close. NASA will launch a Space X Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida to orbit the asteroid for around 21 months.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
16 Psyche:
- 16 Psyche is an asteroid that orbits between Mars and Jupiter. It is located around 370 million kilometers away from Earth. New images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveal that the surface of the asteroid may mostly comprise iron and nickel, similar to the Earth’s core. The exact composition and origins of the asteroid will be uncovered in 2022, when NASA sends an unmanned spacecraft to study it up close. NASA will launch a Space X Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida to orbit the asteroid for around 21 months.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding SOFIA:
- SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, is a Boeing aircraft modified to carry a 2.7-meter (106-inch) reflecting telescope.
- SOFIA is designed to observe the radio waves of the universe.
- SOFIA is a partnership between NASA and the German Aerospace Center.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, is a Boeing aircraft modified to carry a 2.7-meter (106-inch) reflecting telescope. SOFIA is designed to observe the infrared universe. SOFIA is a partnership between NASA and the German Aerospace Center. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, is a Boeing aircraft modified to carry a 2.7-meter (106-inch) reflecting telescope. SOFIA is designed to observe the infrared universe. SOFIA is a partnership between NASA and the German Aerospace Center. -
Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Which of the following are particle detectors at Large Hadron Collider (LHC)?
- ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment)
- The Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb)
- The Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS)
- ATLAS
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Correct ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment) – Particle Detector at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) The Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) – Particle Detector at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) The Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) – Particle Detector at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) ATLAS – Particle Detector at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Correct ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment) – Particle Detector at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) The Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) – Particle Detector at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) The Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) – Particle Detector at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) ATLAS – Particle Detector at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) -
Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Earth orbits:
- Satellites in polar orbits usually travel past Earth from north to south.
- Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) circle Earth above the equator from west to east following Earth’s rotation, by travelling at exactly the same rate as Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Satellites in polar orbits usually travel past Earth from north to south rather than from west to east, passing roughly over Earth’s poles. Satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) circle Earth above the equator from west to east following Earth’s rotation – taking 23 hours 56 minutes and 4 seconds – by travelling at exactly the same rate as Earth. Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Satellites in polar orbits usually travel past Earth from north to south rather than from west to east, passing roughly over Earth’s poles. Satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) circle Earth above the equator from west to east following Earth’s rotation – taking 23 hours 56 minutes and 4 seconds – by travelling at exactly the same rate as Earth. -
Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Sagar Vani:
- It a mobile app launched by Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- Under Sagar Vani, the services will be disseminated in local languages using advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It a mobile app launched by Ministry of Earth Sciences. The ‘Sagar Vani’ system compares with the most advanced countries’ services in terms of speed of delivery, omni channel capabilities and diverseness of services. With this system, the services will be disseminated in local languages using advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It a mobile app launched by Ministry of Earth Sciences. The ‘Sagar Vani’ system compares with the most advanced countries’ services in terms of speed of delivery, omni channel capabilities and diverseness of services. With this system, the services will be disseminated in local languages using advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. -
Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Vigyan Jyoti programme:
- It was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) to create a level-playing field for the meritorious girls to pursue STEM.
- The programme has been started at school level for meritorious girls of Class IX to Class XII.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) to create a level-playing field for the meritorious girls to pursue STEM. The programme addresses the underrepresentation of women in certain areas of STEM. As a first step, the programme has been started at school level for meritorious girls of Class IX to Class XII to encourage and empower them to pursue STEM courses in reputed institutions of the country. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) to create a level-playing field for the meritorious girls to pursue STEM. The programme addresses the underrepresentation of women in certain areas of STEM. As a first step, the programme has been started at school level for meritorious girls of Class IX to Class XII to encourage and empower them to pursue STEM courses in reputed institutions of the country. -
Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Which of the statements is/are correct regarding the recently conducted Coastal Defence Exercise – Sea Vigil 21?
- It is a tri–service exercise involving assets of the Indian Navy, Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
- It is undertaken along the entire coastline including the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the country.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The exercise was coordinated by the Indian Navy. Assets of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and other maritime agencies participated in the exercise. The conduct of the exercise is also facilitated by the Ministries of Defence, Home Affairs, Shipping, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Fisheries, Customs, State Governments and other agencies of Centre/ State. Thus, it is not a tri-service exercise. It was undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India. It involved all the 13 coastal States and Union Territories along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities. Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The exercise was coordinated by the Indian Navy. Assets of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and other maritime agencies participated in the exercise. The conduct of the exercise is also facilitated by the Ministries of Defence, Home Affairs, Shipping, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Fisheries, Customs, State Governments and other agencies of Centre/ State. Thus, it is not a tri-service exercise. It was undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India. It involved all the 13 coastal States and Union Territories along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities. -
Question 8 of 30
8. Question
The term ‘Geosmin’, recently seen in the news is:
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Geosmin:
- Geosmin is a terpene made by microorganisms in the soil, particularly the streptomyces family of bacteria that live in soil and decaying matter and produce most of our antibiotics.
- Geosmin is the scent of a freshly ploughed field, the first rain after a dry period, damp and deceptively powerful.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Geosmin:
- Geosmin is a terpene made by microorganisms in the soil, particularly the streptomyces family of bacteria that live in soil and decaying matter and produce most of our antibiotics.
- Geosmin is the scent of a freshly ploughed field, the first rain after a dry period, damp and deceptively powerful.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Bacteriophages have been found to have numerous applications in medical biotechnology. What are they?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Bacteriophages:
- A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects bacteria. The word ‘bacteriophage’ literally means ‘bacteria eater’, because bacteriophages destroy their host cells. All bacteriophages are composed of a nucleic acid molecule that is surrounded by a protein structure. A bacteriophage attaches itself to a susceptible bacterium and infects the host cell.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Bacteriophages:
- A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects bacteria. The word ‘bacteriophage’ literally means ‘bacteria eater’, because bacteriophages destroy their host cells. All bacteriophages are composed of a nucleic acid molecule that is surrounded by a protein structure. A bacteriophage attaches itself to a susceptible bacterium and infects the host cell.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to free-space optical communication (FSO):
- Free-space optical communication is an optical communication technology that uses light propagating in free space to wirelessly transmit data for telecommunication.
- FSO is a line-of-sight technology.
- Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology is a very simple form of free space optical communications.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Free-space optical communication is an optical communication technology that uses light propagating in free space to wirelessly transmit data for telecommunication. FSO is a line-of-sight technology that uses lasers to provide optical bandwidth connections. Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology is a very simple form of free space optical communications. Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Free-space optical communication is an optical communication technology that uses light propagating in free space to wirelessly transmit data for telecommunication. FSO is a line-of-sight technology that uses lasers to provide optical bandwidth connections. Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology is a very simple form of free space optical communications. -
Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Which of the following is correct with regard to Bose-Einstein condensate?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation:
Bose-Einstein condensate:
- Of the five states, the matter can be in, the Bose-Einstein condensate is perhaps the most mysterious. Gases, liquids, solids, and plasmas were all well studied for decades, if not centuries; Bose-Einstein condensates weren’t created in the laboratory until the 1990s.
- A Bose-Einstein condensate is a group of atoms cooled to within a hair of absolute zero. When they reach that temperature, the atoms are hardly moving relative to each other; they have almost no free energy to do so. At that point, the atoms begin to clump together and enter the same energy states. They become identical, from a physical point of view, and the whole group starts behaving as though it were a single atom.
- This state was first predicted, generally, in 1924–1925 by Albert Einstein following and crediting a pioneering paper by Satyendra Nath Bose on the new field now known as quantum statistics.
- One application for BEC is for the building of so-called atom lasers, which could have applications ranging from atomic-scale lithography to measurement and detection of gravitational fields.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation:
Bose-Einstein condensate:
- Of the five states, the matter can be in, the Bose-Einstein condensate is perhaps the most mysterious. Gases, liquids, solids, and plasmas were all well studied for decades, if not centuries; Bose-Einstein condensates weren’t created in the laboratory until the 1990s.
- A Bose-Einstein condensate is a group of atoms cooled to within a hair of absolute zero. When they reach that temperature, the atoms are hardly moving relative to each other; they have almost no free energy to do so. At that point, the atoms begin to clump together and enter the same energy states. They become identical, from a physical point of view, and the whole group starts behaving as though it were a single atom.
- This state was first predicted, generally, in 1924–1925 by Albert Einstein following and crediting a pioneering paper by Satyendra Nath Bose on the new field now known as quantum statistics.
- One application for BEC is for the building of so-called atom lasers, which could have applications ranging from atomic-scale lithography to measurement and detection of gravitational fields.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Dissolved oxygen in water is low as compared to the amount of oxygen in the air.
- The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is slower than the terrestrial organisms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Dissolved oxygen in water is low as compared to the amount of oxygen in the air. The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than the terrestrial organisms. Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Dissolved oxygen in water is low as compared to the amount of oxygen in the air. The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than the terrestrial organisms. -
Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Breeder Reactors generate more fissile material than it consumes.
- Research Reactors are used for the production of radioisotopes for medical and industrial use.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct A nuclear reactor generating more fissile material than what it consumes is called a breeder reactor. Research Reactors are used for the production of radioisotopes for medical and industrial use. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct A nuclear reactor generating more fissile material than what it consumes is called a breeder reactor. Research Reactors are used for the production of radioisotopes for medical and industrial use. -
Question 14 of 30
14. Question
With reference to the hyperloop technology, consider the following statements:
- The pods carrying passengers travel through tubes or tunnels, from which the air has been removed completely to reduce friction.
- It uses magnetic levitation technology- by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The pods carrying passengers travel through tubes or tunnels, from which the air has been removed partialy (not completely), to reduce friction. It uses magnetic levitation technology- by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The pods carrying passengers travel through tubes or tunnels, from which the air has been removed partialy (not completely), to reduce friction. It uses magnetic levitation technology- by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. -
Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between WiFi (wireless fidelity) and LiFi (light fidelity)?
- WiFi transfers data through radio waves, LiFi does it through visible light beams.
- WiFi has broader coverage than LiFi.
- LiFi faces more electromagnetic interference than WiFi.
- LiFi offers specific advantages over WiFi in terms of higher bandwidth while offering higher transmission speeds.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Correct WiFi transfers data through radio waves, LiFi does it through visible light beams. Coverage of WiFi is about 32 meters and LiFi about 10 meters. LiFi is a wireless optical networking technology that uses LEDs for data transmission. LiFi has Less interference, can pass through salty sea water, works in dense regions, while WiFi faces more electromagnetic interference, cannot pass through seawater, works in less dense regions. LiFi offers specific advantages over WiFi in terms of higher bandwidth while offering higher transmission speeds. Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Correct WiFi transfers data through radio waves, LiFi does it through visible light beams. Coverage of WiFi is about 32 meters and LiFi about 10 meters. LiFi is a wireless optical networking technology that uses LEDs for data transmission. LiFi has Less interference, can pass through salty sea water, works in dense regions, while WiFi faces more electromagnetic interference, cannot pass through seawater, works in less dense regions. LiFi offers specific advantages over WiFi in terms of higher bandwidth while offering higher transmission speeds. -
Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Down syndrome?
- Down syndrome is caused by abnormal cell division in early embryo development stage.
- It occurs when an extra chromosome is added to 21st autosomal chromosomes thus person suffer from mild to moderate cognitive disability.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Down syndrome is caused by abnormal cell division in early embryo development stage. It occurs when an extra chromosome is added to 21st autosomal chromosomes thus person suffer from mild to moderate cognitive disability. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Down syndrome is caused by abnormal cell division in early embryo development stage. It occurs when an extra chromosome is added to 21st autosomal chromosomes thus person suffer from mild to moderate cognitive disability. -
Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Consider the following statements about Trademarks:
- They are protected by intellectual property rights.
- Arbitrary Marks that have no relationship to the good supplied, are the strongest trademark.
- The Trademark Act in India was enacted in 1999.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights. Arbitrary or Fanciful marks are made-up words or real words that have no relationship to the good or service supplied. These are the strongest types of marks and are afforded all protection. APPLE as it relates to computer products is an arbitrary mark, and therefore very strong, because apples have nothing to do with computers. The Trademark Act in India was enacted in 1999 to amend and consolidate the law relating to trademarks, to provide for registration and better protection of trademarks for goods and services and for the prevention of the use of fraudulent marks. Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights. Arbitrary or Fanciful marks are made-up words or real words that have no relationship to the good or service supplied. These are the strongest types of marks and are afforded all protection. APPLE as it relates to computer products is an arbitrary mark, and therefore very strong, because apples have nothing to do with computers. The Trademark Act in India was enacted in 1999 to amend and consolidate the law relating to trademarks, to provide for registration and better protection of trademarks for goods and services and for the prevention of the use of fraudulent marks. -
Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Python-5:
- Python is a family of air-to-air missiles (AAMs) built by the Israel.
- It can carry a 100 kg high explosive fragmentation warhead.
- Python 5 can engage enemy aircraft from very short ranges and near beyond visual range.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Python-5 is a dual use missile suitable for air-to-air and surface-to-air missions built by the Israel. It can carry an 11kg high explosive fragmentation warhead equipped with an active laser proximity fuse. Python 5 can engage enemy aircraft from very short ranges and near beyond visual range. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Python-5 is a dual use missile suitable for air-to-air and surface-to-air missions built by the Israel. It can carry an 11kg high explosive fragmentation warhead equipped with an active laser proximity fuse. Python 5 can engage enemy aircraft from very short ranges and near beyond visual range. -
Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Which of the following statements correctly represents the difference between viruses and bacteria?
- Viruses are not capable of surviving on their own while bacteria can.
- Viruses have both types of nucleic acids while bacteria have either DNA or RNA.
- Viruses do not have a cell wall but bacteria have a well-defined cell wall.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Viruses cannot multiply or synthesize their proteins and enzymes independent of the host cell, but, bacteria can. Viruses have only one type of nucleic acid either DNA or RNA whereas bacteria have got both. Viruses do not have a cell wall but bacteria have a well-defined cell wall. Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Viruses cannot multiply or synthesize their proteins and enzymes independent of the host cell, but, bacteria can. Viruses have only one type of nucleic acid either DNA or RNA whereas bacteria have got both. Viruses do not have a cell wall but bacteria have a well-defined cell wall. -
Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Consider the following pairs:
- Red Blood Cells – Erythrocytes
- White Blood Cells – Leukocytes
- Platelets – Macrophages
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect 1. Red Blood Cells – Erythrocytes 2. White Blood Cells – Leukocytes 3. Platelets – Cell fragments that bud off megakaryocytes in bone marrow. Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect 1. Red Blood Cells – Erythrocytes 2. White Blood Cells – Leukocytes 3. Platelets – Cell fragments that bud off megakaryocytes in bone marrow. -
Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Global Food Policy Report 2022’:
- Global food production will grow by about 75% over 2010 levels by 2050
- Climate change will not impact the average calorie consumption of Indians
- The report is released by Food and Agriculture Organization
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Baseline projections indicate that global food production will grow by about 60% over 2010 levels by 2050 in the context of climate change. Climate change will not impact the average calorie consumption of Indians and this is projected to remain roughly the same at 2,600 kcal per capita per day by 2030 even in a climate change scenario. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has released Global Food Policy Report: Climate Change & Food Systems Context – The report was released recently
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Baseline projections indicate that global food production will grow by about 60% over 2010 levels by 2050 in the context of climate change. Climate change will not impact the average calorie consumption of Indians and this is projected to remain roughly the same at 2,600 kcal per capita per day by 2030 even in a climate change scenario. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has released Global Food Policy Report: Climate Change & Food Systems Context – The report was released recently
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
With reference to ‘Transit Anticipatory Bail’, consider the following statements
- It is sought when a case against a person has been filed in a state different from which he or she is likely to be arrested
- It is mentioned in the Code of Criminal Procedure
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A transit anticipatory bail is sought when a case against a person has been or is likely to be filed in a state different from the one in which he or she is likely to be arrested. So the purpose of a transit bail is to allow the person bail, so they can approach the appropriate court in the state in which the case has been filed for anticipatory bail. While Section 438 does not talk about transit anticipatory bail, courts have in the past granted such a bail to those who feared arrest. For instance, in a 1985 judgment, a two-judge bench of the Bombay High Court considered the question whether Section 438 CrPC can be used by it when the case is filed in some other state. Context – Bombay High Court to hear case on Transit Anticipatory Bail
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A transit anticipatory bail is sought when a case against a person has been or is likely to be filed in a state different from the one in which he or she is likely to be arrested. So the purpose of a transit bail is to allow the person bail, so they can approach the appropriate court in the state in which the case has been filed for anticipatory bail. While Section 438 does not talk about transit anticipatory bail, courts have in the past granted such a bail to those who feared arrest. For instance, in a 1985 judgment, a two-judge bench of the Bombay High Court considered the question whether Section 438 CrPC can be used by it when the case is filed in some other state. Context – Bombay High Court to hear case on Transit Anticipatory Bail
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
With reference to ‘Rakhigarhi’, consider the following statements:
- It is the smallest Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent
- The site is located in the Ghaggar-Hakra River plain
Select the correct statement(s):
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Rakhigarhi is the largest Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent. At Rakhigarhi, the excavations are being done to trace its beginnings and to study its gradual evolution from 6000 BCE (Pre-Harappan phase) to 2500 BCE The site is located in the Ghaggar-Hakra River plain some 27 km from the seasonal Ghaggar river. Context – The recent excavation of Harappan site of Rakhigarhi by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) revealed the structure of some houses, lanes and drainage system.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Rakhigarhi is the largest Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent. At Rakhigarhi, the excavations are being done to trace its beginnings and to study its gradual evolution from 6000 BCE (Pre-Harappan phase) to 2500 BCE The site is located in the Ghaggar-Hakra River plain some 27 km from the seasonal Ghaggar river. Context – The recent excavation of Harappan site of Rakhigarhi by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) revealed the structure of some houses, lanes and drainage system.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
‘HS200’ seen in news is a
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Solution (d)
The HS200 is the human-rated version of the S200 rocket booster of satellite launch vehicle GSLV Mk III, popularly known as LVM3.The HS200 is a 20-metre-long booster with a diameter of 3.2 metres and is the world’s second largest operational booster using solid propellants. The booster engine is part of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkIII (GSLV Mk III) rocket that will carry Indian astronauts to space.
Context – Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully completed the static test of the human-rated solid rocket booster (HS200) for Gaganyaan programme
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Solution (d)
The HS200 is the human-rated version of the S200 rocket booster of satellite launch vehicle GSLV Mk III, popularly known as LVM3.The HS200 is a 20-metre-long booster with a diameter of 3.2 metres and is the world’s second largest operational booster using solid propellants. The booster engine is part of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkIII (GSLV Mk III) rocket that will carry Indian astronauts to space.
Context – Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully completed the static test of the human-rated solid rocket booster (HS200) for Gaganyaan programme
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Iron age in Southern India is more than 4000 years old
- Black and red ware pottery was introduced in the late Neolithic phase
- Mayiladumparai is an important site with cultural material dating back to the Microlithic age
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Carbon dating of excavated finds in Tamil Nadu pushes evidence of iron being used in India back to 4,200 years ago. Before this, the earliest evidence of iron use was from 1900-2000 BCE for the country, and from 1500 BCE for Tamil Nadu. The other important findings is evidence that the late Neolithic phase in Tamil Nadu has been identified to have begun before 2200 BCE, based on a cultural deposit of 25 cm below the dated level. Archaeologists also found that black and red ware pottery was introduced in the late Neolithic phase itself, rather than the widely held belief that this occurred in the Iron Age. Mayiladumparai is an important site with cultural material dating back between the Microlithic (30,000 BCE) and Early Historic (600 BCE) ages. Context – There were excavations at a site in Tamil Nadu which gave evidence of Iron usage
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Carbon dating of excavated finds in Tamil Nadu pushes evidence of iron being used in India back to 4,200 years ago. Before this, the earliest evidence of iron use was from 1900-2000 BCE for the country, and from 1500 BCE for Tamil Nadu. The other important findings is evidence that the late Neolithic phase in Tamil Nadu has been identified to have begun before 2200 BCE, based on a cultural deposit of 25 cm below the dated level. Archaeologists also found that black and red ware pottery was introduced in the late Neolithic phase itself, rather than the widely held belief that this occurred in the Iron Age. Mayiladumparai is an important site with cultural material dating back between the Microlithic (30,000 BCE) and Early Historic (600 BCE) ages. Context – There were excavations at a site in Tamil Nadu which gave evidence of Iron usage
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
A clock was 7 minutes behind the actual time on 3 p.m. on Wednesday and 8 minutes ahead of actual time on 4 p.m. Friday. When will it show the correct time?
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Solution (a)
The clock was 7 minutes late at 3pm on Wednesday and 8 minutes ahead at 4pm on Friday
Thus, the clock has gained: 15 minutes in 9(from Wednesday after 3 pm) + 24(complete Thursday) + 16 ( 12 am to 4 pm on Friday) = 49 hours
So 7 minutes will be gained in (49 × 420 /900) = 22.86 hours
we have 0.6 hours = 0.86 × 60 = 51 min Thus the clock will show the correct time at near about 1:51 pm on Thursday.
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Solution (a)
The clock was 7 minutes late at 3pm on Wednesday and 8 minutes ahead at 4pm on Friday
Thus, the clock has gained: 15 minutes in 9(from Wednesday after 3 pm) + 24(complete Thursday) + 16 ( 12 am to 4 pm on Friday) = 49 hours
So 7 minutes will be gained in (49 × 420 /900) = 22.86 hours
we have 0.6 hours = 0.86 × 60 = 51 min Thus the clock will show the correct time at near about 1:51 pm on Thursday.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
A wall clock loses 10 minutes every 1 hour. In 1 hour by the wall clock, a table clock gets 10 minutes ahead of it. In 1 hour by the table clock an alarm clock falls 5 minutes behind it. In 1 hour of the alarm clock, a wristwatch gets 5 minutes ahead it. At noon, all 4 timepieces were set correctly. To the nearest minutes, what time will the wrist show when the correct time is 6 p.m. on the same day?
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Solution (a)
Every Hour:
- Table clock – Wall Clock = +10 minutes ⇒ 1 hour in 6 hours
- Alarm clock – Table clock = – 5 minutes ⇒ 30 minutes in 6 hours
- Wristwatch – Alarm clock = + 5 minutes ⇒ 30 minutes in 6 hours
Also, every hour Wall clock loses 10 minutes.
If it’s 6 hours since 12 noon then time shown by Wall clock = 6:00 – 1 hour = 5:00 pm
⇒ Time shown by Table clock with reference to Wall clock = 5:00 + 50 min = 5:50 pm
⇒ Time shown by Alarm clock with reference to Table clock = 5:50 pm – 25 minutes – 25/6 minutes = 5:21 pm
⇒ Time shown by Wristwatch = 5:21 + 25 minutes + 21/6 = 5.47 pm Hence, 5.47 pm is the answer.
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Solution (a)
Every Hour:
- Table clock – Wall Clock = +10 minutes ⇒ 1 hour in 6 hours
- Alarm clock – Table clock = – 5 minutes ⇒ 30 minutes in 6 hours
- Wristwatch – Alarm clock = + 5 minutes ⇒ 30 minutes in 6 hours
Also, every hour Wall clock loses 10 minutes.
If it’s 6 hours since 12 noon then time shown by Wall clock = 6:00 – 1 hour = 5:00 pm
⇒ Time shown by Table clock with reference to Wall clock = 5:00 + 50 min = 5:50 pm
⇒ Time shown by Alarm clock with reference to Table clock = 5:50 pm – 25 minutes – 25/6 minutes = 5:21 pm
⇒ Time shown by Wristwatch = 5:21 + 25 minutes + 21/6 = 5.47 pm Hence, 5.47 pm is the answer.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
January 1, 2005 was Saturday. What day of the week lies on Jan. 1, 2006?
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Solution (d)
Same day will repeat after every 7 days
i.e. Jan 1, 2005 = Day 1 = Saturday
⇒ Jan 8, 2005 = Day 8 = Saturday …………………………(8-1 = 7)
⇒ Dec 31, 2005 = Day 365 = Saturday ……………………. (365 – 1 = 364 = 7 × 52) ( Provided that the year in question is not a leap year )
⇒ Jan 1, 2006 = Day 366 = Sunday
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Solution (d)
Same day will repeat after every 7 days
i.e. Jan 1, 2005 = Day 1 = Saturday
⇒ Jan 8, 2005 = Day 8 = Saturday …………………………(8-1 = 7)
⇒ Dec 31, 2005 = Day 365 = Saturday ……………………. (365 – 1 = 364 = 7 × 52) ( Provided that the year in question is not a leap year )
⇒ Jan 1, 2006 = Day 366 = Sunday
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
If 13th August 2015 is a Thursday what day of the week would be 26th August, 2023?
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Solution (c)
It is given that 13th August, 2015 = Thursday.
Also, every year a date get shifts forward to next day.
That means after 8 years, 13th August would shift ahead by 8 days.
Also, there would be leap year and they would result in 2 days’ shift.
Leap years between 2015-2023 =2016, 2020
⇒ Day on 13th August, 2023 = Thursday + 8 + 2[for 2 leap years]
= Thursday + 10 days = Thursday + .Remainder of 10/7=Thursday+3days=Sunday
∵ 13th August, 2023 is a Sunday.
⇒ 26th August, 2023 = Sunday + 13 days = Sunday + Remainder of 13/7=Sunday+6days= Saturday.
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Solution (c)
It is given that 13th August, 2015 = Thursday.
Also, every year a date get shifts forward to next day.
That means after 8 years, 13th August would shift ahead by 8 days.
Also, there would be leap year and they would result in 2 days’ shift.
Leap years between 2015-2023 =2016, 2020
⇒ Day on 13th August, 2023 = Thursday + 8 + 2[for 2 leap years]
= Thursday + 10 days = Thursday + .Remainder of 10/7=Thursday+3days=Sunday
∵ 13th August, 2023 is a Sunday.
⇒ 26th August, 2023 = Sunday + 13 days = Sunday + Remainder of 13/7=Sunday+6days= Saturday.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow each passage. Your answer to these questions should be based on passage only.
People moan about poverty as a great evil and it seems to be an accepted belief that if people had plenty of money, they would be happy, and get more out of life. As a rule there is more genuine satisfaction in life and more is obtained from life in the humble cottage of the poor man than in the palace of rich men, who are attended by servants and governesses at a later stage. At the same time I am glad to think they do not know what they have missed.
It is because I know how sweet and happy and pure the home of honest poverty is, how free from perplexing care and social envies and jealousies, how loving and united the members are in the common interest of supporting the family that I sympathise with the rich man’s boy and congratulate the poor man’s son. It is for these reasons that from the ranks of the poor so many strong eminent self-reliant men have always sprung. If you read the list of the “Immortals who were not born to die” you will find that most of them have been poor
Which of the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?
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Solution (a)
Refer to, “It is because I know how sweet and happy and pure the home of honest poverty is, how free from perplexing care and social envies and jealousies…”
This line makes it clear that even though poverty is evil, the people who dwell in it are free from social envies and jealousies.
Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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Solution (a)
Refer to, “It is because I know how sweet and happy and pure the home of honest poverty is, how free from perplexing care and social envies and jealousies…”
This line makes it clear that even though poverty is evil, the people who dwell in it are free from social envies and jealousies.
Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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