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1. Question 2 Points

With reference to the UN membership, consider the following statements:

  1. The state willing to become member makes a formal declaration, stating that it accepts the obligations of membership as stated in the UN Charter.
  2. States are admitted to membership in the United Nations by a decision of the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.
  3. A council resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the permanent members.
  4. An application to become a full U.N. member needs to be approved by the Security Council and then at least two-thirds of the General Assembly.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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2. Question 2 Points

In reference to World Craft City Programme, consider the following statements.

  1. It is an initiative of UNESCO working on recognition and preservation of traditional crafts across the globe.
  2. Indian cities are part of World Craft City Programme.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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3. Question 2 Points

Consider the following pairs (region in news).

  1. Salas y Gómez: Indonesian Island
  2. Lakshmana Tirtha River: a tributary of the river Kaveri in Karnataka.

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4. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements:

  1. Ballistic missiles fly at low heights.
  2. Cruise missiles follow high parabolic trajectories.
  3. Cruise missiles are easy to track as compared to ballistic missiles.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

 

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5. Question 2 Points

NASA’s Dragonfly Mission was recently in news. It is:

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6. Question 2 Points

In reference to World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), consider the following statements.

  1. It is UNEP led non-governmental organization that works in the field of reduction of human impact on the environment.
  2. WWF works to help local communities conserve the natural resources they depend upon and protect and restore species and their habitats.
  3. It was set up in India as a Charitable Public Trust in 1969.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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7. Question 2 Points

In the context of Indian Constitution, consider the following statements.

  1. The maximum number of representatives of the States in the Rajya Sabha has been fixed at 250.
  2. The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha is done in accordance with a Statutory law enacted by the Parliament of India.

Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

 

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8. Question 2 Points

The “minorities”, stated under Article 30 of Indian Constitution include:

 

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9. Question 2 Points

Vishnudharmottara Purana, Citralaksana, Silparatna are the texts belongs to:

 

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10. Question 2 Points

Which of the following is/are the reasons of the formation of urban heat islands?

  1. Evapotranspiration
  2. dark surfaces and thermal bulk properties of the most abundant materials in cities
  3. decrease in green and blue cover
  4. due to anthropogenic heat generation and air pollution

Which of the following pairs is/are correct?

 

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