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1. Question 2 Points

Which of the following indicators India adopted as a part of National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is not a part of Global MPI?

Groundwater
Bank Account
Maternal Health
Electricity
School Attendance

Select the correct code.

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only

2. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding Mission Innovation (MI).

Mission Innovation is a global initiative to accelerate Clean Energy revolution and progress towards the Paris Agreement goals.
India is a member of Mission Innovation.
Mission Innovation (MI) was announced at COP21, UNFCCC, 2015.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Select the correct code.

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

3. Question 2 Points

Which desert is famous for its large sand dunes known as “singing dunes”?

Select the correct code.

a) Sahara Desert
b) Gobi Desert
c) Arabian Desert
d) Namib Desert

4. Question 2 Points

Consider the following pairs.

Recent awards/schemes	for
1. Bhoomi Samman” 2023	It was awarded to protect the mangroves in coastal regions of Eastern Ghats.
2. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)’s Advance Authorization Scheme	It aims to enable duty-free import of inputs for export purposes, ultimately boosting India’s exports.

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

Select the correct code.

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

5. Question 2 Points

As per the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, diversion of forest land for any non-forest purpose require approval of:

Select the correct code.

a) Central Government
b) Gram Sabhas
c) State Government
d) A or c

6. Question 2 Points

Consider the following.

A bill introduced to alter the boundaries of the state.
Introduction of Money Bills
A bill introduced by States to impose restrictions on the goods imported from other states

Which of the above Bills need prior sanctions/recommendations of the President before introduction into Parliament?

Select the correct code.

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

7. Question 2 Points

The Vice President of India can be removed by a resolution passed in Rajya Sabha by an absolute majority. According to constitution on what grounds can he be removed.

Select the correct code.

a) Violation of Constitution
b) Discharged insolvent and misbehavior
c) If he loses majority in Rajya Sabha
d) None of the above

8. Question 2 Points

Consider the following Pairs.

Sculptures	Location
1. Ravana shaking mount Kailash	Elephanta
2. Trimurti, also known as Maheshmurti, three heads emanating from one and the same body represent three different aspects of Lord Shiva.	Ellora
3. carving of Siva as Gajsurasamaharamurti, engaged in a vigorous dance of fierce ecstasy after having killed the elephant-demon, who has given so much trouble to the rishis and his devotees	Tamil Nadu

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

Select the correct code.

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

9. Question 2 Points

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:

Treasury bills are zero coupon securities and pay no interest.
‘Commercial Paper’ is a long-term unsecured promissory note.
‘Certificate of Deposit’ is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct code.

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

10. Question 2 Points

Dasa saints, Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa propagated bhakti movement in:

Select the correct code.

a) Karnataka
b) Odisha
c) Gujarat
d) Uttar Pradesh

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