4) Answer: (D)
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 establishes the Central Consumer Protection Authority
(CCPA) as a regulatory body to protect consumer rights.
The CCPA has the power to order recall of unsafe goods and withdrawal of hazardous
services to prevent harm to consumers.Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The CCPA can impose penalties on manufacturers, endorsers, and publishers for misleading
advertisements to ensure fair trade practices.Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The Act introduces product liability, under which manufacturers, service providers, and
sellers are responsible to compensate consumers for injury or damage caused by defective
products or deficiency in services.Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

5) Answer: (D)
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Geographically, Lebanon is tucked between Syria (North and East) and Israel (South).
Hence,statement 1 is correct.
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Beirut is a classic "Levantine" city. The Levant refers to the Eastern Mediterranean region
(Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria). Beirut's port is one of the most vital
in the region. Hence,statement 2 is correct.
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In international relations, Hezbollah is the quintessential "Non-State Actor" (NSA). While it
holds seats in the Lebanese Parliament and Cabinet, it maintains its own independent
military wing that is often described as more capable than the national army. This "dual
status" makes it a Hybrid Actor, significantly influencing Lebanon's domestic and foreign
policy. Hence,statement 3 is correct.
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Therefore, option D is the correct answer

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Consider the following statements regarding NavIC:
1. NavIC provides coverage only over India and a limited surrounding region.
2. The NavIC constellation consists of only geostationary satellites.
3. NavIC provides positioning services independent of GPS

1) Answer: (A)
NavIC provides coverage over India and about 1500 km beyond its boundaries, and is
designed as a regional navigation system. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The NavIC constellation includes both geostationary (GEO) and geosynchronous (GSO)
satellites, not only geostationary satellites. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
NavIC is an independent satellite navigation system developed by Indian Space Research
Organisation and does not rely on GPS for providing positioning services. Hence, statement
3 is correct.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Consider the following statements regarding the Mahad Satyagraha:
1. SThe Mahad Satyagraha was led by B. R. Ambedkar.
2. The protest demanded temple entry rights for D

2) Answer: (A)
The Mahad Satyagraha (1927) was a landmark social movement led by B. R. Ambedkar at
Mahad in present-day Maharashtra to challenge the practice of untouchability. The movement
asserted the right of Dalits to access public water sources, particularly the Chavdar Tank,
which was legally open to all but socially restricted. Thousands of Dalits participated and
symbolically drank water from the tank, marking a direct challenge to caste-based
discrimination. The movement also saw the public burning of the Manusmriti, highlighting
opposition to orthodox social norms. It became a turning point in the Dalit rights movement,
emphasizing equality, dignity, and civil rights.Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The movement was primarily focused on access to public resources and social equality, not
temple entry rights (which were part of later movements like the Kalaram Temple entry
movement). Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Consider the following statements regarding the Sutlej River:
1. The Sutlej River flows through the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
2. The Beas River is a tributary of the Sutlej River.

3) Answer: (C)
The Sutlej River originates in Tibet and enters India through Himachal Pradesh, then flows
through Punjab before entering Pakistan. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Beas River is a tributary of the Sutlej River and joins it in Punjab. Hence, statement 2 is
correct.
Therefore, option C is the correct ans

Consider the following statements regarding pulses in India:
1. India is the largest producer of pulses in the world.
2. Gram (chickpea) is the largest produced pulse in India.

4) Answer: (C)
India is the largest producer of pulses globally, contributing around one-fourth of total world
production, along with being the largest consumer. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Gram (chickpea) accounts for the highest share in India’s total pulses production, contributing
roughly 40–45% of total output, followed by tur (arhar) and urad. Hence, statement 2 is
correct.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer

Consider the following statements regarding Tuberculosis (TB):
1. 2. 3. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
India has the highest burden of TB cases in the world.
There is no vaccine available for Tuberculosis

5) Answer: (A)
Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily affects
the lungs. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
India accounts for the highest number of TB cases globally, making it the country with the
largest TB burden. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
A vaccine for TB does exist, known as the BCG vaccine, although its effectiveness in adults
is limited. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect. Therefore, option A is the correct answe

1) Consider the following statements:
1. The Tigris River flows through Ethiopia.
2. The Tigray region is located in Iraq.