Q.3. With reference to the rationalization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, consider the following statements :

1. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) promotes sustainable agriculture through initiatives like Soil Health Management and Per Drop More Crop.

2. Krishonnati Yojana (KY) is exclusively focused on addressing food security challenges in the North Eastern Region.

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Q.1. Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) has the authority to cancel the minority status of an institution granted by an authority under the NCMEI Act, 2004.

Statement 2: The NCMEI is a quasi-judicial body with powers of a Civil Court and jurisdiction to address complaints regarding the violation or deprivation of educational rights of minorities.

Select the answer using the code given below :

A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct, and Statement 2 explains Statement 1.

B. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct, but Statement 2 does not explain Statement 1.

C. Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect.

D. Statement 1 is incorrect, but Statement 2 is correct.

Q.2. With reference to the laws governing Assembly elections in India, consider the following statements :

1. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is empowered under Article 324 of the Constitution to oversee and conduct elections, ensuring they are held before the end of the Assembly's five-year term.

2. Under Section 15(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, an election can be announced at any time before the Assembly’s term expires, even if it is less than six months.

3. The Governor, under Article 174(2)(b), has the authority to dissolve the Legislative Assembly, with the Chief Minister’s recommendation being advisory and not binding.

Q.3. Consider the following :

1. Carbon dioxide
2. Methane
3. Nitrous oxide
4. HFCs As per Biennial Update Report (BUR-4)

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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding India State of Forest Report 2023 :

1. It is annual publication released by Forest Survey of India.

2. India’s total forest and tree cover collectively is estimated to be 25.17 per cent.

Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Simlipal National Park :

1. It has been designated both as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve.

2. It is home to pseudo-melanistic tigers in India.