Daily Mock Test – 01 August 2025

#1. The ‘Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act’ was originally passed in:

#2. Which of the following movements is associated with the slogan ‘Do or Die’?

#3. What does the term ‘carbon leakage’ refer to in environmental policy?

Which of the following statements about NISAR is/are correct?

1. It uses both L-band and S-band radar imaging.

2. It will be launched by NASA using the Falcon 9 rocket.

3. It scans the entire Earth every 12 days.

#4. Select the correct answer using the code below:

#5. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched with its feature?

#6. Which Indian city became the first to achieve 100% solar street lighting in 2025?

As per India’s Semiconductor Mission (2023–2025), which of the following is/are objectives?

1. Achieve domestic semiconductor manufacturing

2. Reduce reliance on imports

3. Encourage R&D and innovation

#7. Select the correct answer:

#8. The Ryotwari system of land revenue was introduced in:

#9. Which of the following are capital receipts of the Government of India?

#10. In the context of space technology, what is the significance of ‘Trojan Asteroids’?

NISAR Satellite Mission

Consider the following applications of the NISAR satellite:

1. Monitoring glacier melting and land subsidence

2. Estimating crop yields and soil moisture

3. Enhancing maritime surveillance in the Indian Ocean

4. Detecting tectonic shifts and earthquakes

#11. Consider the following applications of the NISAR satellite:

#12. The term ‘due process of law’ is:

#13. Which of the following Constitutional Amendments is known for inserting the words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in the Preamble?

#14. In the context of the Indian economy, ‘bond yield inversion’ typically indicates:

In India, which of the following items is/are NOT included in the calculation of Gross Value Added (GVA) at basic prices?

1. Production subsidies

2. Product subsidies

3. Taxes on products

4. Compensation of employees

#15. Select the correct answer using the code below:

#16. The term ‘Blue Carbon’ refers to:

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Election Commission of India?

1. It is a constitutional body.

2. It conducts elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures only.

3. It also conducts elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President.

#17. Select the correct answer:

#18. Which of the following best describes the ‘Recessionary Gap’ in macroeconomics?

#19. Which recent initiative aims to digitize and integrate India’s logistics sector?

#20. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha)?

#21. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding CRISPR technology?

#22. In Indian polity, the concept of ‘Collective Responsibility’ is associated with:

Which of the following species and their IUCN Red List status are correctly matched?

1. Great Indian Bustard – Critically Endangered

2. Snow Leopard – Vulnerable

3. Indian Pangolin – Endangered

4. Ganges River Dolphin – Endangered

#23. Select the correct answer using the code below:

#24. Arka Samrat, a hybrid developed by IIHR, is particularly recommended for:

#25. Which one of the following bodies is not mentioned in the Constitution of India?

#26. Which Indian Act first introduced the concept of ‘Direct Elections’?

#27. Which among the following is the largest source of renewable energy in India?

#28. NISAR, a joint satellite mission by NASA and ISRO, is primarily designed to:

#29. Which Five-Year Plan is also known as the ‘Gadgil Yojana’?

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Revolt — Leader

1. Sanyasi Rebellion — Debi Singh

2. Santhal Rebellion — Sidhu and Kanhu

3. Munda Rebellion — Birsa Munda

#30. Select the correct answer: