Question No. 1
With reference to Udangudi Panangkarupatti, consider the following statements:
1.It is also referred to as palm jaggery.
2.It is only produced during the monsoon season.
3.It is white in color and has a hard, brittle texture.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Question No. 2
With reference to Rani Durgavati, consider the following statements:
1.She was born in Mahoba’s Chandela dynasty.
2.She surrendered to the Mughals after the Battle of Chauragarh.
3.She is remembered as a symbol of Indian resistance against imperialism.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question No. 3
With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, consider the following statements:
1.The council is meant to make recommendations to the Union and the states on important issues related to GST, like the goods and services that may be subjected or exempted from GST.
2.It is a government body that is responsible for setting the prices of goods and services. 3.The Council’s decisions are not legally binding.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question No. 4
With reference to the Territorial Army (TA) consider the following statements:
1.The origins of India’s Territorial Army can be traced to the days of the British Raj when the British raised a territorial army through the Indian Territorial Act, 1920.
2.The primary role of the TA is to relieve the regular army from static duties such as road security and protection of communication lines.
3.The TA is only open to Indian citizens who have served in the regular army..
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question No. 5
With reference to Sagar Parikrama, consider the following statements::
Statement-I: It is a campaign to promote the Indian seafood industry.
Statement-II: It is aimed at strengthening the fisheries sector in India..
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Question No. 6
With reference to Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement (GST) consider the following statements:
1.It was established under Article 14 of the Paris Agreement.
2.It is a process to assess the global response to climate change every year.
3.The outcome of the GST shall inform Parties in updating and enhancing, in a nationally determined manner, their action and support, as well as in enhancing international cooperation for climate action.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question No. 7
With reference to Travel for LiFE Initiative, consider the following statements:
1.The initiative aims to create awareness about sustainable tourism and encourage tourists and tourism businesses to take simple actions that result in conservation of the environment and promotion of responsible tourism practices.
2.It encourages tourism businesses to adopt sustainable practices and earn certification at bronze, silver, and gold levels within the program.
3.It promotes specific types of tourism, such as ecotourism and adventure tourism.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Question No. 8
Consider the following statements with reference to the animal Dhole::
1.They are also known as Asian wild dogs.
2.In India, Dholes can be found in Eastern Ghats.
3.They are listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question No. 9
With reference to the Mediation Act 2023, consider the following statements::
1.The act requires persons to try to settle civil or commercial disputes through mediation before approaching any court or tribunal.
2.Mediation proceedings under the Act must be completed within a period of 120 days from the date of the first appearance before the mediator, which may be extended for a maximum period of 60 days.
3.The areas included in mediation involves serious allegations of fraud, criminal offenses, environmental matters reserved for the National Green Tribunal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question No. 10
Consider the following statements:
1.Israel is the third-largest Asian trade partner of India.
2.After Russia, Israel supplies the most military equipment to India.
3.Israel’s major exports to India include precious stones and metals, electronic equipment, fertilisers, machines, etc.
How many of the above statements are correct?
