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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements:
1.The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link aims at integrating Ladakh with the rest of India.
2.In order to prevent water freezing, engineers at the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) have designed double-walled composite insulated water tanks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 2
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have found diverse applications. Which of the following is the fundamental principle behind the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)?
1.Aerodynamics
2.Hydrodynamics
3.Thermodynamics
4.Quantum Mechanics
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Question No. 3
Consider the following statements::
1.The Baltic states refer to the three countries located on the western coast of the Baltic Sea.
2.All three countries are members of NATO, the European Union, the Eurozone, and the OECD.
3.The Baltic Sea is a part of the Atlantic Ocean..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?:
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Question No. 4
Consider the following statements:
1.It is a declaration by the G20 leaders on the need for enhanced global cooperation and sharing of best practices on sustainable use of water.
2.The group is led by the leaders of the G20 countries.
3.During the recently concluded 9th P20 summit, discussions were held on the challenges pertaining to the integration of the Massive Infrared and Radio Astronomy (MIRA) concept within the domain of scientific research.
How many of the statements given above are correct with reference to the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20)?:
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Question No. 5
With reference to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), consider the following statements:
1.It is a disease that affects only wild birds and has no impact on poultry.
2.It is caused by the influenza A virus, which can mutate rapidly and create new strains of the virus. 3.It can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected birds or their droppings.
4.India does not permit vaccination against HPAI.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 6
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding “Social democracy”?
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Question No. 7
Consider the following statements:
1.1.Despite increasing the number of UG and PG medical seats over the past decade, the demand for medical education still exceeds the supply of seats.
2.Private colleges face financial risks in scaling up, especially when seats remain vacant, leading to potential fee hikes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 8
Consider the following statements:
1.High-intensity wars are typically fought by irregular forces such as militias, guerrilla groups, and other non-state actors who are often poorly equipped and trained.
2.Insurgencies are usually fought with the aim of undermining the legitimacy and authority of the state and often involve the use of defensive tactics and strategies.
3.The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia represents a form of insurgency..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 9
Consider the following statements:
1.India is home to nearly 18% of the world’s population but has only 4% of its freshwater resources.
2.Agriculture in India utilizes less than 70% of the available freshwater resources.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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