61. Which of the following statements about maps are correct?
1. Maps that maintain the true shapes of areas are known as conformal maps.
2. Maps are used to show spatial relationships.
3. Maps cannot show route from one place to another.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

62. Which one of the following statements about ‘great circle’ is not correct?
(a) Every great circle divides the Earth into equal halves.
(b) Every great circle is circumference of the Earth.
(c) Great circles mark the longest travel routes between locations on the Earth’s surface.
(d) Great circle is the largest circle that can be drawn around the Earth through two particular points.

63. Which one of the following statements e is correct with reference lapse rate?
(a) Temperature is highest at ground level and decreases with increasing altitude.
(b) Temperature is lowest at ground level and increases with increasing altitude.
(c) Temperature remains stable with increasing altitude.
(d) Temperature first increases with increasing altitude and gradually starts decreasing.

64. Which one of the following is a of the Brahmaputra River?
(a) Ghaggar
(b) Mahi
(c) Kosi
(d) Manas

65. The landmark case of D. C. Wadhwa vs. State of Bihar in the Supreme Court is related to which one of the following powers of the Governor?
(a) To repromulgate ordinances
(b) To appoint a Chief Minister
(c) To grant pardon, etc.
(d) To revise the emoluments and allowances of the MLAs Academ

66. Operation Flood’ is also popularly known as
(a) the Green Revolution
(b) the White Revolution
(c) the Blue Revolution
(d) the Yellow Revolution

67. The ‘Stand-Up India Scheme’ is related to which one of the following issues?
(a) Social security during old age
(b) Providing technical knowhow to young, educated or skilled workers from rural areas
(c) Promoting entrepreneurship amongst women, SC and ST communities
(d) Insurance cover to people in the age group of 18-50 years

68. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
(a) Courts can interpret the Constitution and powers of different levels of the Government.
(b) Sources of revenue for the Union Government and the State Governments are specified.
(c) Powers of the Union and the States are specified in the Constitution.
(d) Indian federalism is based on the principle of Separation of Powers.

69. Consider the following statements:
1. The early Malwa school of paintings was influenced by Shirazi school while the early Mughal paintings initially followed Bihzad school.
2. The major exponents of Bihzad school in India were Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

70. Which of the following statements about ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme is/are correct?
1. It was announced in the year 2014.
2. Its aim is to create an environment which promotes learning between the States by sharing best practices and experiences.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

71. Consider the following statements:
1. Mirage 2000 is a twin-engine fighter jet.
2. HAL Tejas is is a delta-winged fighter jet.
3. Rafale is a hypersonic fighter jet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only plec Mace

72. Which one of the following aerospace companies designed and manufactured Falcon 9′, a reusable rocket?
(a) Blue Origin
(b) Boeing
(c) Lockheed Martin
(d) SpaceX

73. ‘The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal’, nuclear a capable hypersonic missile, belongs to which one of the following countries?
(a) China
(b) France
(c) Russia
(d) USA

74. Mariupol city, frequently mentioned in news in the context of Russia-Ukraine conflict, is situated on the coast of
(a) Aral Sea
(b) Baltic Sea
(c) Caspian Sea
(d) Sea of Azov

75. Recently, with which one of the following countries did India sign the ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’ ?
(a) Egypt
(b) Israel
(c) South Africa
(d) United Arab Emirates

76. Which one of the following is the oldest Central Paramilitary Force in India?
(A) The Central Reserve Police Force
(b) The Border Security Force
(c) The Assam Rifles
(d) The Commando Resolute Action Battalion for Resolute Action

77. Which of the following statements about ‘Agency Houses’ is/are correct?
1. They were important commercial formations in the late eighteenth and nineteenth century India.
2. The operation of managing agencies remained confined to Calcutta.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

78. Which one of the following statements about Tolkappiyam is not correct?
(a) It is a treatise on grammar.
(b) It was composed between first to fourth century CE.
(c) It was part of the Sangam corpus.
(d) It was composed by Panini.

79. Which one of the following statements about Princely States’ in India is not correct?
(a) The British Government declared that States were free to join either India or Pakistan or remain independent.
(b) The decision to join either India or Pakistan or remain independent was left not to the people of Princely States but to the Princely Rulers.
(c) The Ruler of Travancore first decided to remain independent.
(d) The State of Travancore finally joined India through a plebiscite.

80. Which one of the following books was authored by Harshavardhana?
(a) Harshacharita
(b) Kadambari
(c) Ratnavali
(d) Gitagovinda