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Marking Pattern

Correct Answer : 2

Wrong Answer : -0.66

Time Left :5

Question No. 1

Consider the following pairs:
Ramsar Sites————–States
1.Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary——Tamil Nadu
2.Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary————Kerala
3.Tawa Reservoir———— Madhya Pradesh
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to enhance the use of solar energy for irrigation and reduce farmers’ dependence on diesel and kerosene.
2.Risk-free income through the sale of surplus solar energy is a benefit of the scheme for farmers.
3.The purpose of the Feeder Level Solarisation (FLS) component of the PM-KUSUM scheme is to install standalone solar-powered agriculture pumps.
4.Installation of new solar pumps is not allowed in dark zones/areas notified by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C1, 2 and 4 only

D1, 3 and 4 only

Question No. 3

Which one of the following is the correct order of precedence for the gallantry awards in India?

AMaha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra

BKirti Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Vir Chakra

CVir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra

DKirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements:
1.Space weather refers to the conditions and phenomena in space that are influenced by the Sun’s activity.
2.Supergranular cells are a pattern of convection cells found on the Sun’s photosphere.
3.The solar cycle refers to the changes in the Sun’s temperature after the solar minimum.
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. 5

With reference to the mpox, consider the following statements:
1.It causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions on the body.
2.Mpox virus is primarily transmitted through contaminated food.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

How many of the following statements are correct regarding the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)?
1.It aims to provide timely and precise pest management advisories to farmers.
2.The role of Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in the NPSS is to detect crop issues and provide timely information to farmers.
3.‘Farmer’s Friend’ is the name of the AI-powered chatbot developed by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to assist farmers.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 7

With reference to the bacterium Wolbachia, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.They do not harm humans or animals.
2.Wolbachia is introduced into the Aedes mosquitoes through the process of genetic engineering.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 8

ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Question No. 9

Which one of the following statements correctly explains the ‘Stakeholder Capitalism’?

AIt is a form of government intervention where the state becomes the primary stakeholder in all businesses.

BIt is a system where corporations are oriented to serve the interests of all their stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders, and local communities.

CIt is a model where companies prioritize government regulations over business interests to ensure compliance.

DIt is a government policy that regulates businesses to ensure they prioritize profit over all other concerns.

Question No. 10

Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms is used in the context of:

ASetting the maximum allowable weight for commercial vehicles.

BSetting fuel efficiency standards for vehicles to reduce CO2 emissions.

CDetermining the maximum allowable levels of pollutants in industrial wastewater discharged by manufacturing facilities.

DEstablishing guidelines for the production and use of alternative fuels.

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