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1. Question 2 Points

‘Palmyra leaf bags’ were recently seen as a substitute to plastic bags for establishment of mangrove nurseries.

What are the advantages of Palmyra leaf bags over plastic bags?

  1. They drained water quickly when tidal waters receded, whereas water remained in plastic bags even after the tides had receded.
  2. Palmyra bags have great durability as they could hold the mud and roots of mangrove seedlings.

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2. Question 2 Points

With respect to Rural WASH Partners' Forum, consider the following statements.

  1. It is a platform to support States/ UTs in for their flagship programme, such as Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission–Grameen.
  2. The key objective of RWPF is to drive innovation in WASH sector through technology, financing, and capacity building of those associated with the programme.
  3. Rural WASH Partners’ Forum is created under Ministry of Urban Affairs.

How many of the above statements is/re correct?

 

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3. Question 2 Points

With respect to 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), consider the following statements.

  1. CEM was established at COP 26, UNFCCC meeting.
  2. This forum encourages partnerships and collaboration between the private sector, public sector, non-governmental organizations.
  3. India is a member of CEM.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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4. Question 2 Points

Consider the following pairs.

      Recent events

   Took place in

1. 10 million Gambusia fish into the state’s water bodies to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue.

  Andhra Pradesh

2. A recent study of the lake in the Kaas Plateau has indicated a major shift in the Indian Summer Monsoons towards dry and stressed conditions with low rainfall during the Early-Mid–Holocene.

  Maharashtra

 

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

 

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5. Question 2 Points

In the context of Parole (release of prisoner) in India, consider the following statements.

  1. As per the Act, only Central Government (Home Ministry) can make rules regarding the release of prisoners on parole.
  2. When a prisoner is on parole his period of release does not count towards the total period of the sentence.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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6. Question 2 Points

Arrange the following from west to east.

  1. Sea of Azov
  2. Black Sea
  3. Caspian Sea

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7. Question 2 Points

Which of the following are tributaries of Godavari River?

  1. Bhima
  2. Malaprabha
  3. Tungabhadra
  4. Musi

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8. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

  1. The constitution has bestowed power in Supreme Court to see matters related to election of Vice President.
  2. The oath/affirmations of Vice President in the Constitution mention to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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9. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

  1. The creation up of a Legislative Council is not exclusively in the hands of the state government.
  2. Like Rajya Sabha, Legislative Council cannot be abolished.
  3. Creation of Legislative Council needs an amendment to Constitution under Article 368.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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10. Question 2 Points

The western most Harappan site amongst the following is:

 

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