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Question No. 1

With reference to the Aravalli Range, consider the following statements:
1.It is known as a natural green wall in northwestern India.
2.The range acts as a transition zone between the Thar Desert and the Gangetic plain.
3.Taragarh is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range.
4.Sabarmati River originates from the Aravalli Range.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-08 Mission, recently launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
1.It is designed to improve Earth observation capabilities.
2.Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload is a part of the EOS-08 satellite.
3.The EOS-08 satellite operates in a Circular Low Earth Orbit.
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. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.Directive Principles of State Policy are only guidelines and do not create any justiciable rights in favour of any person.
2.Directive Principles of State Policy override Fundamental Rights in case of conflict.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 4

With reference to the Krishi-Decision Support System (DSS), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to provide real-time data for crop management, productivity enhancement, and disaster warnings in agriculture.
2.It leverages blockchain technology to provide comprehensive agricultural management solutions.
3.It promotes sustainable agriculture by helping stakeholders understand cropping patterns and encouraging the cultivation of diverse crops through crop mapping and monitoring.
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 International Court of Justice (ICJ), which of the following statements are correct?
1.It can hear cases of environmental disputes between the countries.
2.The ICJ’s advisory opinions are not legally binding.
3.The ICJ has appellate jurisdiction.
4.Only UN member states can bring cases before the ICJ.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A1 and 2 only

B1, 2 and 3 only

C1, 2 and 4 only

D2 and 4 only

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: A ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)’ is World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) highest form of alert.
Statement-II: A PHEIC signifies an extraordinary event that poses a public health risk to other countries through the international spread of disease.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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. 7

The primary objective of the Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR) introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is to:

AIncrease the profitability of banks

BEnsure faster transmission of monetary policy rates to borrowers

CStabilize the cash flow of banks

DProvide a fixed interest rate for borrowers

Question No. 8

Consider the following statements:
1.Under inflation targeting, if inflation is above the target, the central bank will lower interest rates to bring inflation back to the target level.
2.In India, a significant amount of the household spending goes towards food.
3.When the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raises the repo rate, it sometimes increases the core inflation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements:
1.The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 introduced 10% reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in civil posts and services.
2.There is no reservation for promotions in top-level (Class A) civil services.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements:
1.The three foundational pillars of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in India are e-governance, digital literacy, and internet connectivity.
2.Under India’s presidency of the G-20, the first-ever multilateral agreement on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) was achieved with the establishment of a Global DPI Repository.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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