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Question No. 1

Which of the following phenomenons are correct regarding an earthquake event?
1.The deeper the earthquake, the more intense the shaking will be at the surface.
2.Larger magnitude earthquakes will produce more intense shaking.
3.The shaking during an earthquake will be more intense the closer you are to the epicenter.
4.The presence of peat soil in an area tends to lessen the intensity of earthquakes experienced in that location.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A1 and 2 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3 only

Question No. 2

The Supreme Court has ruled that payment of entry fee as well as variable annual license fee made by telecom companies will be considered as capital expenditure and not revenue expenditure. Which of the following may be the implication(s) of the ruling on the telecom companies?:
1.It will increase their tax liability, as capital expenditure is not tax-deductible in the year in which it is incurred.
2.It will increase their cash flow, as they will have to pay less taxes upfront.
3.It will make it more difficult for companies to raise capital from investors.
Select the correct code given below:

A1 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1 and 2 only

Question No. 3

The Amazon rainforest is experiencing a severe drought with rivers drying, affecting animals and people in the region. Which of the following are the primary/direct reasons behind the drought in the Amazon?
1.El Nino Effect
2.High Atlantic Ocean Temperatures
3.North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)
4.La Niña Effect
5.Volcanic Eruptions.
Select the correct code given below:

A1, 2, 3 and 4 only

B1 and 2 only

C1, 2, 3 and 5 only

D2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Question No. 4

With reference to the evolution of life, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Stars play a role in the evolution of life by creating the elements that are essential for life.
2.Technological Advancements like communication is integral to the genetic adaptation and evolutionary processes.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements with reference to Bufoides bhupathyi:
1.Bufoides bhupathyi is a toad species. 2.It is found in the rainforests of South India.
3.It differs from other similar species in terms of colouration, skin and the presence of depressed parotid glands.
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 6

Which one of the following statements best describes the objective “Global Maritime India Summit”?

AIts objective is to encourage investment in the Indian fishing industry.

BIt is a conference that aims to promote India as a global maritime hub and to attract investment in the Indian maritime sector.

CIt is primarily a conference for companies that want to develop tourism infrastructure along the Indian coastline.

DIt is a conference catering to companies interested in the exploration of oil and gas reserves within the Indian Ocean region.

Question No. 7

With reference to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, consider the following statements:
1.He was a strong advocate for women’s education and campaigned against harmful practices such as female infanticide, polygamy, child marriage, and sati.
2.The “Causes of the Indian Revolt” is a famous book written by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
3.Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s religious writings show that he was a staunch supporter of traditional dogma and religious orthodoxy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?:

A1 and 2 only

B1 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

With reference to Metal-insulator transition (MIT) consider the following statements:
1.It is a phase transition that occurs in a material when it changes from being a metal to being an insulator.
2.Nickel dioxide is capable of undergoing MIT.
3.MITs can be triggered by various factors, such as temperature, pressure, and doping.
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. 9

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:

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C1, 2 and 4 only

DAll of the above

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC):
1.It is scientific organization that is responsible for setting and publishing standards for drugs and pharmaceutical products in India.
2.It is responsible for enforcing the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
3.Its standards are legally enforceable in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 only

D1, 2 and 3

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