1. With reference to the Sariska Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh.
2. It was declared a natural reserve in 1955 and later notified as a national park in 1979.
3. The reserve’s vegetation type includes Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous and Northern Tropical Thorn Forest.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to the Axiom Mission 4 and India’s participation in ISS missions, consider the following statements:
1. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian to visit the International Space Station.
2. The Axiom Mission 4 was a purely government-sponsored mission conducted by NASA and ISRO.
3. The ISS is planned to be deorbited by around 2030–2031, paving the way for commercial stations like Axiom Station.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the Registrar General of India (RGI) and the Census exercise, consider the following statements:
1. The RGI functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is also the Ex-Officio Census Commissioner of India.
2. States have been asked to freeze administrative boundary changes by December 31, 2025, for Census 2027 preparations.
3. The Registrar General of India conducts the Census of India, a decennial exercise initiated in 1949.
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 language policy of India, consider the following statements:
1. Hindi in Devanagari script is the sole official language of the Union government as per the Constitution.
2. English continues to be used as an associate official language for official purposes of the Union government.
3. The Constitution of India mandates the progressive use of Hindi for official purposes of the Union only up to 1965.
4. The Eight Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the languages recognized officially by the Union government.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
5. Consider the following about the Bonnet Macaque:
1. The Bonnet Macaque is endemic only to the Western Ghats region of India.
2. It primarily inhabits dry deciduous forests and urban areas in peninsular India.
3. The Bonnet Macaque is classified as ‘Least Concern’ by the IUCN.
4. It is known to have a crucial role in seed dispersal in its habitat.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3 only
6. Consider the following statements about the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
1. It is a regional organization focusing on political, economic, and security-related cooperation.
2. India became a full member of the SCO in 2017.
3. The SCO Secretariat is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
4. Pakistan joined the membership simultaneously with India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2, and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 4 only
7. Regarding the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India.
2. The Election Commission is a multi-member body and includes the CEC and other Election Commissioners.
3. The term of the Election Commissioners is fixed for 6 years or the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
4. The Election Commission has the power to disqualify a candidate for electoral malpractices.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
8. Consider the following with reference to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023:
1. The BNSS replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
2. It introduces provisions for Zero FIR and mandatory videography of crime scenes in certain cases.
3. It allows for trials and proceedings in electronic mode, including the service of summons and warrants via electronic communication.
4. The Sanhita introduces community service as a form of punishment for certain petty offences.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9. Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
Article 14 of the Constitution of India, 1950 affirms the fundamental right of “equality before the law” and “equal protection of law” to all persons.
Statement II:
The “equality before law” is of England origin and the “equal protection of law” has been taken from the American Constitution.
Statement III:
Article 14 bans class legislation but allows reasonable classification to achieve specific legislative goals.
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 neither explains Statement I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
(d) Neither Statement I, Statement II nor Statement III is correct
10. Sariska Tiger Reserve was originally the hunting ground of which royal state before being declared a reserve?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Jodhpur
(c) Alwar
(d) Udaipur
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