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Ques:1

Consider the following bacteria:

  1. Lactobacillus
  2. Salmonella
  3. E. coli

Which of the above bacteria can cause food poisoning and illness?


Ques:2

The term Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) often seen in news is used in the context of …


Ques:3

Which of the following is the Indian Navy’s first Artificial Intelligence enabled warship?


Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Water Treaty:

  1. It was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, after years of negotiations arranged by the UN.
  2. It gives India unrestricted use of the three Eastern Rivers i.e. Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej.
  3. Under the treaty, India is obliged to let flow of waters in the Western Rivers to Pakistan.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:5

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Representation of the People Act, 1950, primarily deals with the delimitation of constituencies and the allocation of seats to the constituencies.
  2. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, lays down the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and the State Legislatures, encompassing aspects like the qualification and disqualification of voters and the process of contesting elections.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Border Security Force (BSF):

  1. It is responsible for guarding the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders.
  2. It was originally set up to ensure the security of India's borders during times of war.
  3. It also performs humanitarian and disaster relief operations.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:7

Which of the following is a famous temple located near Pahagam, attracting a large number of pilgrims?


Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the major consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for global energy markets:

  1. A significant rise in global oil and gas prices
  2. A decrease in the reliance on Russian natural gas in Europe
  3. Increased global oil supply due to Russian oil sanctions

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:9

What is the significance of the Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1947 for Jammu and Kashmir?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Security Council.
  2. The Prime Minister of India has the authority to make decisions on national security matters independently.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?