Shinku La connects Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul Valley and ________
(A) Spiti Valley
(B) Zanskar Valley
(C) Kangra Valley
(D) Parvati Valley
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ANSWER – B
Consider the following statements: 1. Institution of Eminence Scheme aims to establish 30 prestigious institutions. 2. A decision was recently taken to release one tigress each to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve and Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. 3. SMILE and SHRESHTA scheme are under Ministry of Home Affairs. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 2 & 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER – C
Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Exostoma Dhritiae’ is a newly discovered species of Catfish. 2. It has been discovered in Tapi river. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – A
Consider the following statements: 1. Piezoelectric effect is generation of an electric charge in response to chemical stimuli. 2. The piezoelectric effect was discovered in 1880, in quartz. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – B
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Mizoram
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Assam
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ANSWER – D
Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Mission Arikomban’ was launched by forest officials in Idukki. 2. It is aimed at capturing and relocating a rogue elephant. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – C
Haeli drone, new nuclear underwater drone has been unveiled by-
(A) Israel
(B) USA
(C) German
(D) North Korea
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ANSWER – D
Consider the following statements: 1. Indian Council of Agricultural Research and World Bank have recently issued ‘Delhi Declaration’. 2. National Agricultural Higher Education Project is five-year project initiated in 2018 by International Monetary Fund. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – A
Consider the following statements: 1. Most Atmospheric Rivers are weak systems that often provide beneficial rain or snow that is crucial to the water supply. 2. The IUCN status for Asiatic Lion is Critically Endangered. 3. The period of furlough granted to a prisoner is treated as remission of his sentence. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 2 & 3 only
(C) 1 & 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER – C
Consider the following statements: 1. Kaziranga National Park, located in Assam is both National Park and Tiger reserve. 2. It has the world’s largest-population of one-horned rhinoceros. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – C
Consider the following statements: 1. In a traditional key based communication network, data is transmitted via qubits. 2. Qubits are particles in a superposition state means they can be in multiple states and represent numerous combinations of 0 and 1. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – B
Consider the following statements: 1. Anji Bridge is the first cable-stayed railway bridge in the country. 2. Anji River is a tributary of Jhelum River. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – A
Consider the following statements: 1. A Biotransformation Technology that could make plastics biodegradable without leaving behind any microplastics has been claimed by a UK based startup. 2. It is world’s first such technology that ensures polyolefins fully biodegrade in an open environment causing no microplastics. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – A
Consider the following statements: 1. A new species of Moray Eel has been discovered off the Cuddalore coast in Kerala. 2. Moray Eels occur in all tropical and subtropical seas and found only in saltwater habitats. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – D
Consider the following statements: 1. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of turning the clock ahead as colder weather approaches and back as it becomes warmer again. 2. India does not follow daylight saving time. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER – B
The philosophy of ‘Ubuntu’ is related to which continent-
(A) Asia
(B) Africa
(C) South America
(D) Antarctica
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ANSWER – B
The Purple Day of Epilepsy is observed every year on-
(A) March 24
(B) March 25
(C) March 26
(D) March 27
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ANSWER – C
A new book titled ‘Basu Chatterji: And Middle-of-the-Road Cinema’ has been released by-
