1. With reference to the Gaganyaan Mission, consider the following statements:
1. It will send three astronauts to Low Earth Orbit for three days.
2. It uses a human-rated version of GSLV Mk-III (LVM3).
3. Its Crew Module is unpressurised for safety.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to the ‘Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities’ between India and Pakistan, consider the following statements:
1. The agreement was signed in 1988 but came into force only after the 1998 nuclear tests.
2. It mandates the exchange of lists of nuclear installations and facilities on the first day of every calendar year.
3. The agreement prohibits attacks on nuclear facilities only during a formal state of war.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The Basantar River, which was the site of a major armored bridgehead in 1971, is a tributary of which river?
(a) Indus
(b) Chenab
(c) Ravi
(d) Jhelum
4. Consider the following features:
1. Vegetation consists of continuous grasses with scattered, drought-resistant trees.
2. The ecosystem experiences seasonal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
3. Fire and grazing act as natural ecological regulators.
4. Trees show adaptations like thick bark, spines, and resprouting ability.
5. The canopy is naturally open, not closed.
The above features best describe which one of the following vegetation types?
(a) Tropical Evergreen Forest
(b) Tropical Deciduous Forest
(c) Savanna
(d) Thorn Forest
5. With reference to ADITI, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to develop around 30 critical deep-tech and strategic defence technologies.
2. It seeks to reduce India’s dependence on foreign OEMs in defence manufacturing.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None
6. Which of the following agricultural practices are commonly associated with Climate-Resilient Agriculture?
1. Direct-seeded rice
2. Zero-till wheat
3. Residue incorporation
4. Monocropping
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. Which of the following statements best distinguishes a cess from GST?
(a) Cess is always shared with States, GST is not
(b) Cess is levied for a specific purpose, GST is a general consumption tax
(c) Cess can be levied only by States
(d) GST applies only to goods, cess applies only to services
8. In the context of India’s telecom sector, Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) is best understood as:
(a) Revenue earned only from telecom services such as voice and data
(b) Gross revenue after deducting spectrum usage charges
(c) Revenue base on which licence fee and spectrum charges are calculated
(d) Net profit declared by telecom companies
9. With reference to technical textiles, consider the following statements:
1. They are valued mainly for durability, strength, and specific functionality.
2. Natural fibres cannot be used in technical textiles.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None
10. Which of the following pension schemes are regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)?
1. National Pension System (NPS)
2. Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
3. Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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