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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements:
1.Tucuxi Dolphins is the largest species of river dolphin.
2.Indus River Dolphin is found in Pakistan in River Beas.
3.Irrawaddy Dolphin is found in brackish water near coasts, river mouths and estuaries in South and Southeast Asia..
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 2

With reference to Global Declaration for Protection of River Dolphins (GDPRD), how many of the following statements are correct?
1.It is aimed at providing funding by member countries to support conservation efforts for river dolphins.
2.It requires all river dolphin habitats be free from any development or infrastructure projects that could potentially impact the dolphins.
3.It calls for the establishment of a fund to compensate communities that rely on fishing for their livelihoods for any losses caused by the implementation of the Declaration.
.It aims to halt the decline of all river dolphin species and increase the most vulnerable populations by 2030.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 3

With regard to the Reference fuel, consider the following statements:
1.These are specifically designed to have well-defined and consistent properties, making them valuable tools for ensuring accuracy and reliability in various processes.
2.India has started the production of reference grade petrol and diesel.
3.It is a type of fuel that is used to power vehicles in the absence of any other fuel source.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements:
1.India extracts more groundwater than China and the US combined.
2.About 70% of India’s water usage comes from groundwater.
3.According to the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) Act, groundwater is considered to be a private resource.
4.There is no single law that governs groundwater management at the national level.
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 5

A country is facing balance of payments difficulties and it needs technical assistance to strengthen its financial systems and improve its economic policies. Which of the following organizations is the country most likely to approach?
1.World Bank
2.International Monetary Fund
3.World Trade Organization
4.Asian Development Bank
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C1, 2 and 3 only

D1 and 4 only

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements::
1.The Indian Evidence Act is applicable to judicial probe as well as probe by a parliamentary committee.
2.In the case of Lok Sabha, the question of the relevance of the evidence is finally decided by the Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 7

If an item is included in the 12th schedule of the Indian Constitution, then what does it imply?
1.It falls under the purview of functions and responsibilities of urban and rural local bodies.
2.It means that it is a legitimate area of concern for urban governance and local administration in India.
3.It signifies that urban local bodies have the legal authority and mandate to plan, implement, and manage activities related to the specific function.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C2 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

Consider the following statements:
1.The Kyoto Protocol created the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to promote emissions reduction projects in developing countries.
2.The Global Environment Facility (GEF) uses a market-based approach to finance projects, while the Green Climate Fund (GCF) uses a grant-based approach.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 9

With reference to Mera Yuva Bharat, consider the following statements:
1.It is an autonomous body set up by the Government of India to promote the development of youth in the age group of 15-29 years.
2.Mera Yuva Bharat is a program that is only open to youth from certain socioeconomic backgrounds.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below::

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 10

Consider the following:
1.Gir
2.Sahiwal
3.Rathi
4.Deoni
How many of the above are indigenous cow breeds of India?

A)Only one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

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