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Marking Pattern

Correct Answer : 2

Wrong Answer : -0.66

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements:
1.The World Crafts Council (WCC) aims to empower artisans and safeguard the heritage of traditional crafts.
2.Cities recognized by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk arts are also recognized as World Craft Cities.
3.One of the criteria for a city to be recognized as a World Craft City is that it must host an annual international craft fair.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 2

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to offer health insurance to unorganized sector workers.
2.The spouse can continue the scheme by paying regular contributions if the subscriber of the scheme dies before attaining the age of 60 years.
3.Under the scheme, family pension is applicable only to the spouse.
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

In which one of the following oceans is Fiji located?

AAtlantic Ocean

BIndian Ocean

CPacific Ocean

DArctic Ocean

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements:
1.Demands for Grants are the proposals made by the government for the allocation of funds to various ministries and departments.
2.Estimates Committee in the Parliament scrutinizes the Demands for Grants for each ministry.
3.If a Demand for Grant is not approved by the Parliament, the Finance Minister can reallocate funds from other grants.
4.The Appropriation Bill seeks to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet the approved demands.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 5

Gadgil Committee Report, seen in the news recently, is used in the context of:

AProtection of Western Ghats

BConstitutional Reforms

CUrban development planning

DGanga Action Plan

Question No. 6

With reference to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation – BIMSTEC, how many of the following statements are correct?
1.BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting is the highest decision-making body of BIMSTEC.
2.Dhaka Declaration led to the establishment of BIMSTEC.
3.Thailand is the permanent secretariat of BIMSTEC.
4.BIMSTEC Business Summit aims to facilitate economic collaboration and explore ways for regional connectivity, energy security, inclusive growth, and sustainable development.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 7

Consider the following statements:
1.Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in electric vehicles, mobile devices, and energy storage systems.
2.Chile is the largest lithium producer in the world.
3.In India, lithium reserves have been discovered, but extraction has not yet begun.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 8

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Union Budget 2024-25 has lowered the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on imported chemicals.
Statement-II: India is a major pharmaceutical and chemicals manufacturer and also an exporter of complex chemicals.
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. 10

A quartz clock is different from an atomic clock in terms of:

AThe type of power source used.

BThe accuracy and precision of timekeeping.

CThe size and weight of the device.

DThe ability to display different time zones.

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