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1. Question 2 Points

SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy was recently seen in news for:

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a) Presence of light particles on Moon
b) First to track objects as small as 10 cm in size orbiting the earth
c) detection of Heavy Oxygen in Earth’s Upper Atmosphere
d) First to observe radio sources associated with black holes

2. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding Swadesh Darshan 2.0 programme.

The State Government will have to designate the Implementing Agency for the projects under the Scheme and inform the Ministry of Tourism.
The Scheme is 100% centrally funded.
There will be constitution of National Steering Committee at national level, chaired by Union Minister to provide overall vision and guidance for the scheme.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

Currently, there is no law in India to regulate the export trade in antiquities and art treasures and to prevent smuggling and fraudulent dealings in antiquities.
India has ratified UNESCO 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.
As per the Act, no person other than the Central Government can export any antiquity or art treasure.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

4. Question 2 Points

As per the latest SIPRI REPORT, the region that received the largest volume of major arms supplies in 2017–21 was:

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a) Europe
b) Middle East
c) Asia and Oceania
d) Africa

5. Question 2 Points

Which of the following countries is closest to Equator?

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a) Vanuatu
b) Kiribati
c) Marshal Island
d) Solomon Island

6. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding Panchayats.

The Constitution has authorized a Panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate such taxes, duties, tolls and fees.
The Hight Court has been authorized to look into the matter if disqualification of any member of Panchayat.

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. Question 2 Points

Which of the following statements was not the primary reason to justify the choice of Salt Satyagraha for beginning the Civil Disobedience Movement?

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a) It offered urban populace the opportunity of a symbolic identification with mass suffering.
b) It had no socially divisive implications for Indian society.
c) Removal of Salt Tax was aimed at saving millions of Indians from starvation.
d) It was a taxed commodity that every Indian across all castes and classes could relate to.

8. Question 2 Points

With reference to the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

The President is authorized to dissolve the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at any time even before the completion of five years.
The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during the period of national emergency by a law of the Parliament for two years at a time.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. Question 2 Points

Consider the following Pairs.

Conventions/Protocols	Related to
1. Stockholm	Persistent Organic Pollutants
2. Cartagena	Advance Informed Agreement procedures for transfer of Living Modified Organisms
3. Basel	Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals in International Trade

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

10. Question 2 Points

With reference to Ancient India, the term "Ghatika" refers to:

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a) Education centre
b) Underground water storage
c) Lower class peasants
d) Woman slave

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