Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) River Link Project :
1. The PKC link project is one of the 30 river link projects included in the National Perspective Plan (NPP), formulated by the Ministry of Water Resources.
2. The project aims to divert water from the Chambal River to the Kalisindh and Parbati rivers to enhance irrigation and drinking water supply in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
1. The PKC link project is one of the 30 river link projects included in the National Perspective Plan (NPP), formulated by the Ministry of Water Resources.
2. The project aims to divert water from the Chambal River to the Kalisindh and Parbati rivers to enhance irrigation and drinking water supply in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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13%
A. Only 1
35%
B. Only 2
49%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Little Prespa Lake:
1. Little Prespa Lake is shared between Greece and Albania, with the majority of the lake located in Greek territory.
2. The lake has been severely impacted by climate change, leading to water recession, increased swamp formation, and drying up of large portions of its area.
3. The Devoll River, a major tributary of the lake, has been diverted by Albanian authorities to irrigate agricultural fields, contributing to the lake’s decline.
1. Little Prespa Lake is shared between Greece and Albania, with the majority of the lake located in Greek territory.
2. The lake has been severely impacted by climate change, leading to water recession, increased swamp formation, and drying up of large portions of its area.
3. The Devoll River, a major tributary of the lake, has been diverted by Albanian authorities to irrigate agricultural fields, contributing to the lake’s decline.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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15%
A. Only 1 and 2
40%
B. Only 2 and 3
19%
C. Only 1 and 3
27%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding the Miyawaki Plantation Method, choose the incorrect statement:
A. It is a technique developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki to create dense forests in a short time.
B. The method involves planting only fastgrowing exotic tree species to ensure rapid afforestation.
C. The trees planted using this method become self-sustaining within three years and require minimal maintenance.
D. The technique is widely used in urban areas to increase green cover in limited spaces.
A. It is a technique developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki to create dense forests in a short time.
B. The method involves planting only fastgrowing exotic tree species to ensure rapid afforestation.
C. The trees planted using this method become self-sustaining within three years and require minimal maintenance.
D. The technique is widely used in urban areas to increase green cover in limited spaces.
Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in India and choose the incorrect Statement :
A. The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) spans from Sonnagar (Bihar) to Sahnewal (Punjab)
B. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) connects Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Mumbai) to Dadri (Uttar Pradesh).
C. The Dedicated Freight Corridors are designed primarily for passenger trains, reducing congestion on the existing railway network.
D. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) was established in 2006 for implementing DFC projects.
A. The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) spans from Sonnagar (Bihar) to Sahnewal (Punjab)
B. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) connects Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Mumbai) to Dadri (Uttar Pradesh).
C. The Dedicated Freight Corridors are designed primarily for passenger trains, reducing congestion on the existing railway network.
D. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) was established in 2006 for implementing DFC projects.
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Agrivoltaic Farming :
1. Agrivoltaic farming enhances land-use efficiency by allowing solar energy production and agriculture to coexist on the same land.
2. One of the major disadvantages of agrivoltaic farming is that it significantly reduces crop yield due to excessive shading from solar panels.
1. Agrivoltaic farming enhances land-use efficiency by allowing solar energy production and agriculture to coexist on the same land.
2. One of the major disadvantages of agrivoltaic farming is that it significantly reduces crop yield due to excessive shading from solar panels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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A. Only 1
15%
B. Only 2
46%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT Platform :
1. WAVES aims to modernize Doordarshan’s legacy and expand India’s digital streaming ecosystem.
2. The platform collaborates with multiple government ministries to showcase archival content and docudramas.
3. WAVES exclusively features content in Hindi and English to cater to a global audience.
1. WAVES aims to modernize Doordarshan’s legacy and expand India’s digital streaming ecosystem.
2. The platform collaborates with multiple government ministries to showcase archival content and docudramas.
3. WAVES exclusively features content in Hindi and English to cater to a global audience.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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44%
A. Only 1 and 2
20%
B. Only 2 and 3
15%
C. Only 1 and 3
21%
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Q.1.Consider the following statements regarding employment growth in India :
1. Between 2016-17 and 2022-23, India's employment increased by approximately 36%, adding around 170 million jobs.
2. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in India has remained stagnant over the past decade, showing no significant improvement.
3. The gig economy in India is expected to grow significantly, with its workforce projected to reach 2.35 crore by 2029-30.
1. Between 2016-17 and 2022-23, India's employment increased by approximately 36%, adding around 170 million jobs.
2. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in India has remained stagnant over the past decade, showing no significant improvement.
3. The gig economy in India is expected to grow significantly, with its workforce projected to reach 2.35 crore by 2029-30.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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41%
A. Only 1 and 3
31%
B. Only 2 and 3
17%
C. Only 1 and 2
11%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding the Mutual Fund Lite (MF Lite) framework introduced by SEBI :
1. MF Lite aims to simplify regulations for actively managed mutual funds, making them more accessible to retail investors.
2. Passive funds under MF Lite replicate the performance of a specific market index without frequent portfolio adjustments.
3. The framework allows smaller and newer firms to enter the mutual fund industry by reducing net worth, profitability, and track record requirements.
4. MF Lite reduces compliance costs for fund houses and offers a faster approval process for launching new passive mutual funds.
1. MF Lite aims to simplify regulations for actively managed mutual funds, making them more accessible to retail investors.
2. Passive funds under MF Lite replicate the performance of a specific market index without frequent portfolio adjustments.
3. The framework allows smaller and newer firms to enter the mutual fund industry by reducing net worth, profitability, and track record requirements.
4. MF Lite reduces compliance costs for fund houses and offers a faster approval process for launching new passive mutual funds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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18%
A. Only 1 and 3
30%
B. Only 2, 3, and 4
27%
C. Only 1, 2, and 4
26%
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding the Cruise Bharat Mission :
1. The mission aims to double both sea and river cruise passenger traffic by 2029, with a long-term goal of expanding sea cruise passengers to 5 million by 2047.
2. The implementation of the mission is planned in a single phase, focusing on infrastructure development and attracting international cruise liners.
1. The mission aims to double both sea and river cruise passenger traffic by 2029, with a long-term goal of expanding sea cruise passengers to 5 million by 2047.
2. The implementation of the mission is planned in a single phase, focusing on infrastructure development and attracting international cruise liners.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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28%
A. Only 1
31%
B. Only 2
36%
C. Both 1 and 2
6%
D. Neither 1 nor 2