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1. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS).

Food Corporation of India sells surplus stocks of wheat and rice under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) at pre-determined prices through e-auction.
As per the revised rules, single bidder can purchase 3000 MT (metric tonnes) in a single bid under OMSS.
States are not allowed to procure foodgrains under OMSS.
The aim of OMSS is to give more grains to states to meet the target of distributing foodgrains under National Food Security Act.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four

2. Question 2 Points

As per the recent study, which of the following species sleep found to have active and quiet phases, similar to human sleep?

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a) Jellyfish
b) Honey bee
c) Octopus
d) Ants

3. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

Almost 60% of all orchids found in India are epiphytic, which means they grow on other plants for mechanical support.
The highest number of orchid species is recorded from Arunachal Pradesh.
Orchids are listed under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

4. Question 2 Points

Research Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) is an initiative of which of the following platform?

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a) G-20
b) ASEAN
c) SCO
d) UNFCCC

5. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding National Security Act in India?

The National Security Act was promulgated during the Indira Gandhi government.
Both Central and State Government has power under this Act to detain a person.

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

6. Question 2 Points

Ladakh shares boundary with:

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a) Pakistan and China only
b) Pakistan, Afghanistan and China
c) Pakistan only
d) Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir, Afghanistan and China

7. Question 2 Points

Separation of the Judiciary from the executive and Legislative is enjoined by:

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a) Preamble
b) Directive Principle
c) Seventh Schedule
d) None of the above.

8. Question 2 Points

While a proclamation of emergency (article 352) is in operation in the country, the state government:

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a) Cannot Legislate
b) Can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List
c) Can legislate on the subject in the state list
d) is suspended.

9. Question 2 Points

Which of the following aspects can lead to appreciation in the exchange rate of the Rupee?

Increase in foreign tourists coming to India.
Indian citizens investing abroad.
A decrease in crude oil prices.
Increase in exports by Indian pharmaceutical companies.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four

10. Question 2 Points

Nasik inscriptions describes the achievements of:

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a) Chandragupta-1
b) Kanishka
c) Gautamiputra Satakarni
d) Pushyamitra Sunga

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