1. With reference to Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP), consider the following statements:
1. It involves harvesting solar energy in space and transmitting it to Earth as microwaves.
2. It can provide continuous solar power, unaffected by weather or the day-night cycle.
3. The main technological challenge is the lack of scientific feasibility of microwave transmission.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Project 17A of the Indian Navy is related to the construction of:
(a) Nuclear-powered submarines
(b) Stealth guided-missile frigates
(c) Aircraft carriers
(d) Amphibious assault ships
3. Which of the following statements about INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri is/are correct?
1. Both are part of Project 17A and successors to Shivalik-class frigates.
2. INS Himgiri was built at MDSL while INS Udaygiri was built at GRSE.
3. Both ships are reincarnations of earlier warships decommissioned in the 2000s.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. With reference to the Supreme Court Collegium, consider the following statements:
1. It consists of the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
2. The government can reject the Collegium’s recommendation even if it is reiterated.
3. The Collegium system was given constitutional status through the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. What was Salwa Judum, often mentioned in news?
(a) A tribal festival celebrated in central India
(b) A peace treaty between Maoists and the government
(c) A militia formed to counter Naxalite insurgency in Chhattisgarh
(d) A rehabilitation program for surrendered militants
6. Consider the following statements
Statement I:
Solar power is the fastest-growing renewable energy technology in the world.
Statement II:
According to IEA, solar capacity added is expected to account for 80% of the growth in renewable power globally between 2024 and 2030
Statement III:
Satellites in geostationary orbit could harvest continuous sunlight and beam it to Earth as microwaves.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
7. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), consider the following statements:
1. The scheme provides a minimum assured pension of ₹3,000 per month to all farmers after the age of 60, irrespective of landholding size.
2. The Government of India makes an equal matching contribution to the pension fund, which is managed by LIC.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Consider the following with reference to Question Hour in the Indian Parliament:
1. Question Hour is held at the beginning of each parliamentary sitting.
2. During Question Hour, Members of Parliament can ask questions to hold the government accountable.
3. Supplementary questions can be asked only with prior written permission from the Speaker.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1:
Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
Statement 2:
After passing by the Lok Sabha, a Money Bill is sent to the Rajya Sabha, which must return it within 14 days.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1
(b) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 does not explains statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
(d) Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect
10. With reference to Fiji, consider the following statements:
1. Fiji is located to the east of Australia and lies in the South Pacific Ocean.
2. The International Date Line (IDL) passes through Fiji’s territory.
3. Fiji shares a land boundary with Papua New Guinea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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