Scholarship Test in English

Consider the following statements about International Nitrogen Initiative (INI):
1. It is setup under sponsorship of the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. Its key objective is to optimize nitrogen’s beneficial role in sustainable food production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India has recently purchased S-400 missile systems to further bolster its defense capabilities. In this context, consider the following statements regarding the S-400 missile system:
1. It has a range of up to 40 kilometers only.
2. It cannot engage ground-based military installations.
3. It possesses four different kinds of missiles that can engage beyond visual range (BVR) targets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In India, over time many committees have been constituted to reform the electoral process. In this context, which of the following committees are associated with electoral reforms?
1. Vohra Committee (1993)
2. Tankha Committee (2010)
3. Indrajit Gupta Committee (1998)
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'Matera Declaration' by G20 is related to which one of the following?

In the context of latest developments in space technology, the Europa Clipper spacecraft which is set to be launched in 2024 is an initiative of?

The Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) research expedition often seen in news is an initiative of

Consider the following protected areas:
1. Corbett Tiger Reserve
2. Gugamal National Park
3. Valmiki Tiger Reserve
4. Kaziranga National Park
Which of the above protected areas belongs to Terai Arc Landscape of India?

With reference to the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the following statements:
1. A person who has been Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the High Court can be appointed as the Chairperson of the NHRC.
2. At least, one will be a woman having knowledge of human rights is to be appointed as a member of the NHRC.
3. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities and the National Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities are deemed members of NHRC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the CEO Water Mandate:
1. It is a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General and the UN Global Compact.
2. It was formed at the initiative of India, in the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26 in 2021.
3. It was launched to mobilize business leaders to advance water stewardship, sanitation, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding superconductivity:
1. It is based on zero resistance and no energy loss while carrying current.
2. All superconducting materials are metals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Sound Wave:
1. Unlike microwaves, sound waves can travel through a vacuum.
2. Like light, sound waves are transverse waves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Rehnumai Mazdayasan Sabha founded in 1851:
1. It was an association to initiate social and religious reforms among the Muslims of Bengal.
2. S.S. Bengalee was one of the founder members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding cyclical unemployment:
1. Cyclical unemployment generally leads to inflation in the economy.
2. It can be tackled through expansionary monetary policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the National Recruitment Agency (NRA), consider the following statements:
1. It has been established under the Union Ministry of Education.
2. It conducts Common Eligibility Test (CET) for recruitment to gazetted and non-gazetted posts in Govt.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

For a federation to live long and strong, inter-state relationships are equally crucial as that of the relationship with the Centre. In light of this, there are certain provisions guaranteed by the Constitution for better cooperation between the states as well as the Centre. Which of the following is/are correct, regarding such provisions under Article 261?
1. The penal provisions of one state can be enforced by the courts of the other states
2. The orders and decrees of a court in civil matters can be executed in any state irrespective of the state where the issue has arisen
3. Any changes in the manner of proceedings between the states can be made by the Parliamentary law
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Climate-Smart Agriculture aims at transforming the agricultural landscape to ensure sustainable development and enhance food security. Which of the following are the objectives of Climate smart Agriculture?
1. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
2. Increasing the agricultural incomes
3. Adopting climate-resilient agricultural practices
4. Promoting agricultural exports
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Which of the statements given below about the human body is not correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. A tropical cyclone dissipates after the landfall due to an inadequate supply of moisture
2. Higher Ocean temperatures due to closer contact with the continents make the Northern Hemisphere more frequently prone to the cyclonic activity
3. The intensity of south-west monsoon winds in the Indian ocean prevents the formation of the tropical cyclone during the South-west monsoon season in India.
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Consider the following statements about the Young Bengal Movement
1. The movement was founded by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio in the late nineteenth century
2. It campaigned for the freedom of thought and expression
3. It demanded education for women
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about “Neo banks”:
1. They are digital banks that do not have any physical branches
2. At present, Neo banks are not authorized to operate in India by the Reserve Bank of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Rig Vedic Period:
1. There are many references to the cow in the Rig Veda, but there is no mention of bulls in the Rig Veda.
2. The king’s post had become hereditary during the Rig Vedic period and he exercised unlimited power.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

“Karmaprabhrita” and “Kashayaprabhrita” are the sacred texts associated with

Consider the following statements about the physiography of India:
1. River Narmada rises from the Amarkantak Plateau which is confined to Madhya Pradesh.
2. Kolleru Lake lies between the deltas of Rivers Godavari and Krishna.
3. Munroe Island is located at the confluence of river Kabini and Cauvery.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. The motion for the impeachment of the Governor passed by the State Legislative Assembly should be approved by the President.
2. The State Legislative Council does not take part in the proceedings of the impeachment of the Governor
3. The tenure of the Governor in a state is fixed for a term of five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indian theatrical art:
1. It is included under the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage of humanity
2. It is a folk dance and drama popular in Kerala
3. It depicts the mythological battle of Goddess Kali and demon Darika
4. Cooperation and collective participation of all castes gives it a common identity
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Consider the following statements:
1. Non-belief in Karma doctrine
2. Rejection of Vedic authority
3. Non-belief in the existence of the soul
4. Based on pre-determination of life
Which of the above is/are the features of Ajivika school?

Temperature inversion is a phenomenon where the temperature increases with altitude and undergoes a negative lapse rate. Considering the above statement, which of the following can be the impact of the presence of a warmer air layer above the cooler air layer?
1. Intensification of the air pollution
2. Promotes stable atmospheric conditions
3. Decrease in the horticultural productivity
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The term ‘Washington Consensus’ sometimes seen in the news recently, is

Consider the following statements about the Secured Overnight Financing Rate
1. It is a benchmark interest rate for dollar denominated derivatives and loans.
2. It is published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term ‘Diamond of Democracies’ sometimes seen in the news recently, includes
1. India
2. Japan
3. Australia
4. United States of America
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In the context of Indian freedom struggle, 'Charkha' first came to express popular concern for the economic self-reliance of the country in-

With reference to the Census of 2011, consider the following statements:
1. The most common reason for migration in India is employment
2. Mumbai has taken in the highest number of migrants
3. People moving from one rural area to another accounted for over half of the total internal migrants
4. The highest number of migrants originated from Maharashtra among the states
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following information can be possibly found on the inscriptions found in ancient India?
1. Donative records for religious purposes made by artisans and merchants
2. Land grants made by chiefs and princes
3. Royal orders and decisions regarding social, religious and administrative matters
4. Eulogies describing the attributes and achievements of kings and conquerors
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Consider the following pairs:
Ritual Literature of Contents
Ancient India 1. Srautasutras – Public sacrifices, Royal coronation
2. Grihyasutras -Measurements for construction of sacrificial altars
3. Sulvasutras -Domestic rituals like birth, naming, marriage, etc.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements about the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System:
1. It is implemented by the National Payments Corporation of India.
2. It allows online interoperable financial inclusion transactions at MicroATM through the Business correspondent of any bank using the Aadhaar authentication
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

He started his career with the railways and the postal department. Afterwards, he joined the Mandavi Textile Mills as Store Keeper in 1870. This mill-life experience provided him ample first-hand exposure to the exploitative nature of factory work, and the miserable living conditions of the mill hands, prompting him to organize them for their basic rights. He also started the newspaper Deenbandhu and set up the Bombay Mill Hands Association.
Which of the following personalities is being described in the passage given above?

Consider the following statements about the Dadni system emerged in Medieval India is/are correct?
1. Under this system, artisans working in state workshops (karkhanas) produced goods for the royal household.
2. The artisans were provided with loans for the large- scale production of crafts.
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In the context of the modern history of India, the Carlyle Circular was-

Consider the following statements with reference to Indian Railways:
1. The Indian Railways is the world’s second-largest rail network under one management.
2. The FDI Policy permits 74% FDI in the railway's infrastructure sector.
3. National Rail Plan (NRP) for India – 2030 aims to increase the modal share of the Railways in freight to 45 percent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of cultural history of India, 'Namda art' recently seen in the news refers to a/an

What is 'Gateway to Hell ' recently seen in the news?

Consider the following statements:
1. White hydrogen refers to the naturally occurring hydrogen found in geological deposits.
2. Grey hydrogen is produced from fossil fuel and commonly uses the steam methane reforming (SMR) method.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Rupadarsaka, in the Mauryan administration was referred to:

Consider the following statements regarding a personality:
1. He was contemporary to Deccan Sultan Ali Adil Shah of Bijapur.
2. He led the troops of the Vijayanagara Empire in the battle of Talikota.
3. He patronized poet Bhattu Murti.
Which of the following personalities is being described in the statements given above?

Consider the following statement regarding the Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs):
1. SWFs are state-owned investment funds.
2. SWF’s primary objective is to boost exports and reduce import dependence.
3. SWFs are used to stabilize the economy from excess volatility in revenues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Primary Cooperative Banks (PCBs):
1. Primary Cooperative Banks mostly cater to the financial needs of customers in rural areas.
2. PCBs are regulated by NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development).
3. PCBs can raise capital through the issuance of equity shares.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following organisations established Global Forest Watch?

Consider the following statements regarding the Deucha-Pachami coal block mine recently seen in the news:
1. Its located in located in West Bengal.
2. Its world's largest coal mine block.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Energy efficiency in ecosystems, consider the following statements:
1. More than 50% of the solar radiation incident by green plants is used in photosynthetically active radiation.
2. The animals representing the second trophic level use more energy during respiration, in comparison to plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Secularism in India, which of the following statements is correct?

With reference to the pardoning powers of the President of India and the United States of America, consider the following statements:
1. Unlike the USA President, whose powers to grant pardons are almost absolute, the President of India has to act on the advice of the Cabinet.
2. Pardoning powers to both the President of the USA and India have been conferred by the constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The recently conserved and restored Sabz Burj tomb is situated at

Marginal Propensity to Import is best described as a change in the import induced by a change in the

Consider the following statements regarding Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR):
1. It is used to assess the marginal amount of investment capital necessary for a country.
2. A high ICOR is preferred as it indicates a country's production is more efficient.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the National Calendar of India i.e. the Saka Samvat, consider the following statements:
1. The Saka calendar has the same number of months as the Vikram Samvat.
2. It is both a solar and a lunar calendar.
3. It was adopted as India's national calendar on the recommendation of the Meghnad Saha committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies):
1. EDGE is a green building certification system.
2. It has been developed under the collaborative efforts of TERI and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Pandrethan temple recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is located on the banks of the river Jhelum.
2. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
3. The Temple is built in the Sarvatrobhadra style of temple architecture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Press Act, 1910:
1. It revived the worst features of Lytton’s Press Act of 1878.
2. The Vernacular press provided no right of appeal to a court of law against the Magistrate’s decision.
3. It was repealed by the Indian Press (Emergency Powers) Act, 1931.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Supplementary Food Chains:
1. In an ecosystem, it is formed by scavengers.
2. These food chains are present in all ecosystems but dominate in forest ecosystems and shallow water communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Left Movements in India during the British period, consider the following statements:
1. In the Gandhi-Bose tussle, the Revolutionary Communist Party supported Subhash Chandra Bose.
2. The Revolutionary Socialist Party was launched by Saumyendranath Tagore.
3. The Congress Socialist Party was launched to work within the Congress.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

This form of puppetry is indigenous to the region of Tamil Nadu. It combines features of rod and string puppetry. The puppets used in this form are the largest and heaviest marionettes found in India.
Identify the form of puppetry from the passage given above.

Who among the following takes part in the election of the Rajya Sabha members?
1. Elected Members of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Nominated Members of the State Legislative Assembly
3. Elected Members of the Legislative Council of the States
4. Elected Members of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry
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Consider the following statements with reference to the Nehru Report of 1928:
1. Dr. M. A. Ansari was the president of the All-Parties conference that appointed Moti Lal Nehru Committee to consider and determine the principles of a Constitution for India.
2. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Subhash Chandra Bose were members of the Nehru Committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Cyclone Gulab has turned out to be an interesting case study in weather anomalies. It struck recently at which of the following?

Recently seen in the news, Global EV Outlook an annual publication is released by Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI) and

Recently seen in the news, the Renewables Integration in India 2021 report was launched by which of the following institutions?

Recently the Dam Safety Act, 2021 received the President's assent. In the context of this development, consider the following statements:
1. The National Committee on Dam Safety shall be constituted every year to formulate policies and regulations regarding dam safety.
2. The act provides for the payment of compensation to people affected by dam projects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements best defines the true meaning of ‘democratic government’?

Which of the following statements is the most appropriate description of the term “Nation”?

Which of the following are included as basic structure of the Constitution through the various Supreme Court judgements?
1. Republic nature of the Indian polity.
2. Welfare state.
3. Freedom and dignity of the individual.
4. Sovereignty of Parliament.
5. Free and fair elections.
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One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of

Consider the following statements:
1. Any changes made in the Preamble are not considered as an amendment under Article 368 of the Constitution.
2. The Preamble has been amended only once which added words Socialist, Secular and Integrity to the text.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgment can be made on it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following can be called as affirmative action by the government in the Indian context?
1. Appointment and promotion of backward sections of society in government services.
2. Reservations for Scheduled Tribes in public education institutions.
3. Every child to get free education.
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The Preamble to the Constitution of India, is

A constitutional government by definition is a

With reference to ‘asymmetric federalism’, consider the following statements:
1. It is a condition where one state possess more power than the other.
2. Article 371 of the Constitution of India provides for asymmetric federalism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the association of Gopal Ganesh Agarkar with Bal Gangadhar Tilak, consider the following statements:
1. Agarkar and Tilak founded the newspaper Kesari.
2. While Agarkar focused primarily on political freedom, Tilak wanted social reforms ahead of political freedom.
3. Agarkar started the journal Sudharak due to his disagreement with Tilak.
4. Agarkar cofounded the Deccan Education Society with Tilak.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following factors made it necessary for British to establish local bodies?
1. Financial difficulties faced by the Government, due to over-centralization.
2. British wanted to check politicization of Indians by establishing these bodies.
3. To provide Indians an opportunity to experience direct democracy.
4. British were reluctant to tax the rich upper class.
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With reference to the evolution of police system in modern India, which of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. District Fauzdari courts were replaced by circuit courts under the reforms initiated by Warren Hastings.
2. Warren Hastings established District Diwani Adalats with separate law applicable for Hindus and the Muslim.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Pandita Ramabai:
1. It was due to her efforts that medical education for women started in Lady Dufferin College.
2. She was awarded the title of Pandita by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar for her literary contributions in Hindi.
3. She founded the Arya Mahila Samaj to serve the cause of women.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Lord Cornwallis:
1. He raised the salary of civil servants to check corruption.
2. He relieved the Zamindars of their police duties.
3. He brought European subjects under the jurisdiction of Indian courts.
4. He established Sadar Diwani Adalat and Sadar Nizamat Adalat at Allahabad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Doctrine of Lapse:
1. Lord Dalhousie is considered as the originator of the policy of Doctrine of Lapse.
2. Nagpur and Baghat were some of the states that were annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse policy.
3. The adopted son of a ruler could not inherit his foster father’s private property.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Self-Respect Movement was initiated by-

Which one of the following statements about the Act V of 1843 relating to Slavery in India is correct?

Consider the following
Assertion (A): Modern heavy Industries were not set up by British in India on a large scale in 19th century.
Reason(R): The 19th century saw many revolts and civil uprisings.
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Consider the following pairs
Land revenue system Areas operated
1. Permanent settlement Northern part of Madras
2. Mahalwari system Bombay, Madras
3. Ryotwari system Punjab
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following are the possible impact of rising external debt on Indian economy?
1. It may lead to interest rate fluctuations.
2. It may lead to exchange rate fluctuations.
3. Government will have less flexibility to manipulate currency to boost exports.
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Which of the following statements correctly defines the term ‘Inverted duty structure’?

Consider the following statements:
1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
2. Inflation benefits the bondholders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to recession and depression:
1. While the depression marks fall in both employment and inflation rate, recession only results in fall in employment rate with no impact on inflation.
2. While recession is often limited to single country, depression may have global impacts.
3. While industries go for price-cuts only in depression, they usually resort to labour-cuts in recession.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/ increased by which of the following?
1. Expansionary policies
2. Fiscal stimulus
3. Inflation-indexing wages
4. Higher purchasing power
5. Rising interest rates
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What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST)’?
1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India.
2. It will drastically reduce the ‘Current Account Deficit’ of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves.
3. It will enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will enable it to overtake China in the near future.
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Consider the following statements regarding P-waves
1. The P-waves are similar to sound waves.
2. They travel through gaseous, liquid and solid materials.
3. P-waves vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following are the provisions of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
1. It fulfills the obligations to the United National Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), to which India is a signatory.
2. The types of disabilities have been increased from existing 7 to 21.
3. Persons with “benchmark disabilities” are defined as those certified to have at least 75 per cent of the specified disabilities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Kigali Amendment
1. Kigali Amendment is a key amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
2. It enables the gradual phase-down of hydro-fluorocarbons, or HFCs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding PM KUSUM
1. The scheme aims to add solar and other renewable capacity of 250 GW by 2022.
2. As per provisions of the PM-KUSUM Scheme, the grid connected agriculture pumps can be solarised with central and state subsidy of 30% each and farmer’s contribution of 40%.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Panjshir Valley, often seen in news is located in

Arrange the following physical features of Australia from West to East.
1. Great Dividing Range
2. Kimberley Plateau
3. MacDonnell Range
4. Great Artesian Basin
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