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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements:
1.Diego Garcia island has the world’s largest coral reef.
2.Diego Garcia is currently administered as part of British Indian Ocean Territory.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 2
Consider the following pairs:
Areas————————————-Geopolitical Features
1.Line of Actual Control (LAC)——–Frequent clashes such as those in Doklam and Galwan Valley
2.Line of Control (LoC)———-Lifeline for India’s northeastern states
3.Siliguri Corridor ——-Includes the Siachen Glacier and has ongoing ceasefire violations
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Question No. 3
Consider the following statements:
1.At least 5 years’ experience as a High Court judge is required to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.
2.National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) is responsible for the appointment of Supreme Court judges.
3.The term ‘distinguished jurist’ in Supreme Court appointments describes a senior lawyer with at least two decades of practice.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 4
Sada is a type of flat, rocky terrain found in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Which one of the following types of bio-diversities is found in the region?
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Question No. 5
Which of the following factors have contributed to the recent fall of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar?
1.Decrease in US interest rates
2.Increase in global oil prices
3.Reduction in India’s export demand
4.Strengthening US Dollar
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Question No. 6
Astrological and scientific views suggest that specific planetary alignments during the Maha Kumbh Mela enhance its spiritual significance. Which astronomical alignment is correct in this context?
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Question No. 7
Which one of the following ministries is responsible for implementing the (Scheme for the Economic Empowerment of DNT/NT/SNT communities) SEED scheme?
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Question No. 8
Esterase enzyme was seen in the news recently, helps in:
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Question No. 9
With reference to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), consider the following statements:
1.The organisation was set up by the provincial British government in the country.
2.It was originally headquartered in Madras.
3.It is a member of the World Meteorological Organisation.
4.It keeps track of atmospheric pollution in the country.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 10
Consider the following statements regarding the African tigerfish:
1.It is an apex predator in its ecosystem.
2.Amazon River basin is a common habitat for African tigerfish.
3.It is the first fish to be recorded attacking and catching birds in flight.
4.According to the IUCN Red List, African tigerfish are Endangered.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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