41. Which of the following sports events were held for the first time in Olympics in Tokyo 2020?
- Karate
- Rugby
- Golf
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 ]
Notes:
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics featured karate, a martial art from the Ryukyu Kingdom of Japan, and introduced surfing, a water sport using a board to ride waves, along with sports climbing and skateboarding. Rugby, previously included in the Olympics in 1900, 1908, 1920, 1924, and 2016, returned in the Rugby Sevens format. Golf, a club and ball sport from 15th century Scotland, was also part of the event, having been introduced in 2016.
42. Consider the following statements regarding the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO):
- It is a government-funded agency of the United Nations.
- Its aim is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all.
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
WIPO is a self-funding agency of the United Nations with 193 member states, not government-funded. Its primary aim is to develop an international IP system fostering innovation and creativity for all. The organization’s structure and mandate are defined in the WIPO Convention of 1967.
43. Which of the following European Union member countries use the euro as their official currency?
- Denmark
- Spain
- Hungary
- Austria
- Bulgaria
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 4]
Notes:
Spain and Austria use the euro as their official currency. Denmark, Hungary, and Bulgaria are EU member states but do not use the euro; they have retained their own national currencies. Out of the options listed, only Spain and Austria are part of the Eurozone, which currently consists of 20 EU countries using the euro.
44. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Agnibaan’:
- It is a three-stage launch vehicle.
- It is capable of carrying payloads of up to 1000 kilograms to low Earth orbit and up to 100 kilograms to geosynchronous orbit.
- It uses a mixture of liquid kerosene and supercold liquid oxygen as propellant.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect as Agnibaan is a two-stage (not three-stage) launch vehicle. Statement 2 is incorrect; it can carry up to 100 kg to low Earth orbit, not 1000 kg. Statement 3 is correct, as it uses a mixture of liquid kerosene and supercold liquid oxygen as a propellant in its semi-cryogenic engine.
45. India and the United States jointly participate in which of the following military exercises?
- Yudh Abhyas
- Tiger Triumph
- Vajra Prahar
- Cope India
- Malabar Exercise
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 5
[C] Only 1, 2, 3 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
Yudh Abhyas (Army), Tiger Triumph (tri-services), Vajra Prahar (Special Forces), Cope India (Air Force), and Malabar Exercise (Naval, also with Japan and Australia) are all joint exercises involving India and the United States. Thus, all options (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) represent exercises between the two countries.
46. Consider the following organizations:
- Indian Ocean Rim Association
- International Solar Alliance
- United States Agency for International Development
- Quad
- Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
In which of the above organizations are both India and the United States participants or partners?
[A] Only 4
[B] Only 2 and 4
[C] 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3, 4 and 5]
Notes:
India and the United States are partners or participants in all the listed organizations. The US is a dialogue partner at IORA, a member of the International Solar Alliance, operates USAID with India, is a foundational member of the Quad, and both are part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.
47. Which of the following countries are members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)?
- Armenia
- Georgia
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Uzbekistan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The CSTO currently consists of six members: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan. Georgia and Uzbekistan are not members; both withdrew from the organization. Therefore, among the given countries, only Armenia (1), Kazakhstan (3), and Kyrgyzstan (4) are CSTO members as of now.
48. With reference to notable soccer players and their achievements, consider the following statements:
- Pelé is the only player to win three FIFA World Cups.
- Diego Maradona was awarded the FIFA Player of the Century award in 1999.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the first player to score in five different UEFA Champions League seasons.
- Zinedine Zidane won the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a coach.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: D [All four]
Notes:
- Pelé is the only player to win three FIFA World Cups: This is correct. He won in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
- Diego Maradona was awarded the FIFA Player of the Century award in 1999: This is correct. He shared the award with Pelé.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the first player to score in five different UEFA Champions League seasons: This is correct. He achieved this milestone in 2012.
- Zinedine Zidane won the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a coach: This is correct. He won as a player in 1998 and as a coach in 2018.
Thus, all four statements are correct.
49. Which of the following statements regarding nationalism in 19th-century Europe is/are correct?
- Giuseppe Mazzini propagated ideas of a united Italy.
- Otto von Bismarck pursued German unification through “blood and iron.”
- The Frankfurt Parliament (1848) successfully established a unified Germany.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Giuseppe Mazzini’s Young Italy movement laid the ideological foundations for Italian unification. Bismarck unified Germany primarily through military means, famously termed “blood and iron.” The Frankfurt Parliament (1848) failed to create a unified Germany. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect.
50. Which of the following statements regarding the Second Industrial Revolution (late 19th century) is/are correct?
- It was characterized by developments in steel, electricity, and chemicals.
- Henry Ford pioneered assembly line production in automobiles.
- It marked the rise of Germany and the USA as leading industrial powers.
Select the correct option using the codes below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Second Industrial Revolution (c. 1870–1914) was marked by advancements in steel, electricity, and chemicals. Henry Ford introduced assembly line production in automobiles, radically increasing efficiency. This era also saw Germany and the USA surpass Britain as industrial leaders. Therefore, all the given statements are factually correct and relevant to the period.
