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1. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding Millets (coarse grains).

  1. National Food Security Act, 2013 does not covers subsidy on coarse grains alongside rice and wheat.
  2. Currently, Government does not provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) to millets in India.
  3. There are several evidences of its consumption of millets during the Indus valley civilization.
  4. Currently, millets are included in the public distribution system (PDS) for which it is procuring these grains at fixed minimum support prices.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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2. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

  1. Tiger reserves and Elephant reserves are recognized under Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
  2. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory body constituted under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  3. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has been constituted under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 chaired by prime Minister.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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3. Question 2 Points

Consider the following pairs.

         Regions in news

         location

1. Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba

at the southern tip of the Red Sea

2. Triton Island

   South China Sea

 

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

 

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4. Question 2 Points

With reference to Gallantry Awards in India, consider the following statements.

  1. Gallantry awards were instituted by the Government during Rajiv Gandhi Priministership.
  2. Ministry of Home Affairs gives final recommendations to the President for the approval.
  3. These gallantry awards are announced twice in a year.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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5. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding Cobalt.

  1. Cobalt is an essential mineral for the lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
  2. 90 percent of India’s usage of cobalt is from its indigenous ores.
  3. China is the largest producer of cobalt in the world.

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6. Question 2 Points

Which among the following can result in ‘demand pull inflation’?

  1. Lower interest rates on bank loans
  2. Increase in subsidies
  3. Increase in the cost of raw material

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7. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements with respect to a Joint Sitting in the Parliament:

  1. The first joint sitting was held in 1961 following a disagreement between the two Houses over certain amendments to the Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1959.
  2. It is governed by the Rules of Procedures of the Lok Sabha and not of the Rajya Sabha.
  3. A joint sitting of both Houses is convened by the Speaker of the House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

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8. Question 2 Points

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

  1. The President is authorized to dissolve the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at any time even before the completion of five years.
  2. The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during the period of national emergency by executive order for one year at a time.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

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9. Question 2 Points

Which of the following is/are the possible consequences of over exploitation of groundwater?

  1. Reduction of water in streams and lakes
  2. Increased salinity of water
  3.  Land subsidence
  4.  Drying up of wells

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10. Question 2 Points

Chitamattra and Madhyamaka schools are related to:

 

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