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Question No. 1

With reference to the Madhav National Park, consider the following statements:
1.It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2.Sukhna Lake and Kolar Lake can be found within the park.
3.Dry deciduous forests are found in the park.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C2 and 3 only

D3 only

Question No. 2

Consider the following statements:
1.Article 224A allows retired judges to be appointed as ad hoc judges in High Courts to help clear pending cases.
2.Ad-hoc judges receive Presidential warrant of appointment.
Which of statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.The President of India alone has the constitutional power to grant a community as a Scheduled Tribe in India.
2.Social and economic backwardness is one of the criteria for granting ST status to a community.
Which of 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 Exercise KHANJAR-XII, consider the following statements:
1.India and Kyrgyzstan participate in the exercise.
2.The main focus of the exercise is maritime security operations.
3.Indian Army’s Infantry Regiment participates in the exercise.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is mainly found in tropical rainforests.
2.GIBs are listed as Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List.
3.Kaziranga National Park is associated with the conservation of the GIBs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

C1 and 3 only

D2 and 3 only

Question No. 6

Who among the following presents the Supplementary Demands for Grants in the Lok Sabha?

AThe President of India

BThe Finance Minister

CThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha

DThe Prime Minister

Question No. 7

With reference to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.
2.It operates under the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 8

With reference to the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025, consider the following statements:
1.The Bill grants broad powers to restrict foreigner entry on grounds such as national security without providing an appeal mechanism.
2.It places the burden of proof on individuals to demonstrate whether they are foreigners or not.
3.The Bill mandates that educational institutions can admit foreign nationals without any restrictions.
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

The Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean is a:

AMaritime navigation system in the Indian Ocean

BHighest distinct order of merit in the honours system of Mauritius

CInternational trade agreement among Indian Ocean nations

DConstellation visible only from the Indian Ocean region

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements regarding the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill 2024:
1.The Bill aims to ensure policy stability for oil and gas producers and allows for international arbitration.
2.The Bill requires state government approval for oilfields in restricted areas.
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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