Question : Which of the following is not a government-sponsored poverty alleviation scheme in India?

Option 1: National Food Security Act (NFSA)

Option 2: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

Option 3: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Campaign)

Option 4: Make in India Initiative

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. There (1)_____ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_____ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_____, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within 12 months. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women's rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_____ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere - from health and the economy to security and social protection. Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women's unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_____ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 percent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.

Option 1: impacts

Option 2: frivolity

Option 3: impertinence

Option 4: paltriness

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)______ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)________ any shoppers. There aren't many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly known) (5)_______ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)________, the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms, and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days, however, night comes hours (9)______ dusk at HKV, as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers, and bored shop attendants (10)________ to reach home early.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.

Option 1: him

Option 2: them

Option 3: you

Option 4: those

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A broad definition of wetlands (1)_______ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also human-made artificial sites (2)_______ fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth’s land surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live in or breed in them. Wetlands are also vital for human well-being and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods—about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3)_______ more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4)_______ all the world’s forests. Inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and droughts, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate. In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands ‘punch above their weight in terms of benefits’. The theme for the very first World Day is “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”. It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital to save the world’s wetlands from disappearing altogether and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5)_______ forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years—since 1970—35 per cent of the world’s wetlands have evaporated.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: leave out

Option 2: omit

Option 3: excludes

Option 4: includes

Question : Ajit Kumar Doval is the fifth and current __________________ to the Prime Minister of India.

Option 1: Private Secretary

Option 2: Principal Secretary

Option 3: National Security Advisor

Option 4: Additional Secretary

Question : How did the introduction of high-yielding variety seeds during the Green Revolution impact India's food security?

Option 1: It worsened food security due to monoculture.

Option 2: It improved food security by increasing grain production.

Option 3: It had no significant impact on food security.

Option 4: It led to a decrease in the availability of nutritious food.

Question : Name the scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015–16 to ensure water security through per capita availability of water in the country.

Option 1: Jal Kranti Abhiyan

Option 2: Polavaram Project

Option 3: Atal Bhujal Yojana

Option 4: Namami Gange

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)______ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)________ any shoppers. There aren't many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly known) (5)_______ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)________, the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms, and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days, however, night comes hours (9)______ dusk at HKV, as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers, and bored shop attendants (10)________ to reach home early.Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.

Option 1: moreover

Option 2: because

Option 3: however

Option 4: therefore

Question : What was a notable achievement of the UPA government in the area of social welfare?

Option 1: Introduction of the Right to Information Act

Option 2: Implementation of the National Food Security Act

Option 3: Launch of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Option 4: Establishment of the NITI Aayog