Statement-I: Microplastics in the Sundarbans act as a "novel carbon reservoir" by leaching dissolved organic carbon that fuels rapid bacterial growth.Statement-II: The Sundarbans is the only mangrove forest in the world recognized as a Ramsar site and inhabited by the Royal Bengal Tiger.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1. They are produced using microorganisms like microalgae and cyanobacteria through photosynthesis. 2. They convert solar energy, water, and carbon dioxide into fuels such as hydrogen and hydrocarbons. 3. They act as a carbon-positive alternative to fossil fuels. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options:
1. He established the Govardhan Math in the eastern part of India, which is associated with the Rigveda.2. The "Kanakadhara Stotram" is a philosophical commentary written by him on the Brahma Sutras.3. He promoted the "Shanmata" system to harmonize the worship of different Hindu deities.4. His birthplace, Kalady, was rediscovered in the 19th century by the 33rd Shankaracharya of Sringeri.How many of the statements given above are correct?
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1. The Constitution mandates that the Delimitation Commission must use the data from the most recent Census completed before the date of the Commission's appointment.2. The President of India determines the final boundaries of constituencies after reviewing the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission.3. The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act makes the implementation of women's reservation contingent upon the delimitation exercise conducted after the first census taken after the Act's commencement.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. In a honeybee colony, the drones are males that have no stingers and do not collect nectar.2. The "Round Dance" is used by bees to communicate the exact direction of food located far away.3. The "Sweet Revolution" is a government initiative to promote the production of honey and related products.Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It is a statutory body tasked with regulating both the production of crude oil and the distribution of natural gas in India.2. The Board possesses the powers of a Civil Court and can adjudicate disputes between entities in the petroleum sector.3. Appeals against the decisions of the PNGRB are heard by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The prior recommendation of the President of India is required for the introduction of a Constitution Amendment Bill in the Parliament.2. In case of a disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is a provision for a joint sitting to resolve the deadlock.3. The President of India is bound to give his assent to a Constitution Amendment Bill and cannot return it for reconsideration.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It originates in the Vindhya Range and flows into the Yamuna River. 2. It forms part of the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. 3. Its basin is characterized by fertile alluvial plains with dense agricultural settlement. 4. It is considered one of the least polluted rivers in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Zambia shares its Copperbelt region with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 2. Zambia is a landlocked country bordered by only five countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is primarily obtained as a by-product from the processing of natural gas and the refining of crude oil.2. In the plant life cycle, it is a mobile nutrient, meaning deficiency symptoms first appear in older leaves.3. India is a net exporter of elemental sulphur and does not rely on imports from the Middle East.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. These norms are notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.2. Under the CAFE-III norms, a "Super Credit" system exists where a single Electric Vehicle sold is counted as three units for the purpose of fleet average calculation.3. CAFE norms focus on the reduction of individual vehicle pollutants like Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Red Sea is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.2. Ethiopia is one of the littoral countries that shares a direct coastline with the Red Sea.3. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait separates the Arabian Peninsula from the Horn of Africa.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the Strait of Hormuz is classified as an international strait where the right of transit passage applies. 2. Transit passage allows continuous and uninterrupted navigation for all ships and aircraft through such straits. 3. Coastal states have the authority to suspend transit passage in international straits for security reasons. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Wind-pollinated plants produce large quantities of lightweight pollen that are more likely to cause allergies. 2. Higher atmospheric carbon dioxide levels can increase the quantity of pollen produced by plants. 3. Thunderstorm asthma occurs when pollen grains are broken into finer particles that can penetrate deeper into the lungs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1.The Right to Vote is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution of India.2.The reduction of the voting age from 21 to 18 years was implemented through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.3.According to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, persons under preventive detention are allowed to cast their vote.How many of the statements given above are correct?
1. The office of the Whip is established under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.2. A Member of Parliament who violates a three-line whip is automatically disqualified by the President of India.3. Whips cannot be issued to direct the voting behavior of legislators during the election for the President of India.How many of the statements given above are correct?
1.It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. 2.It is associated with several Bhakti saints like Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Below-normal rainfall is defined as 90%–96% of LPA. 2. Deficient rainfall is less than 90% of LPA. 3. Deficient rainfall is officially termed as drought by IMD. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide LPG connections to rural and deprived households to reduce dependence on traditional fuels. 2. The National Biogas and Manure Management Programme promotes large-scale industrial biogas plants exclusively for urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
I. Sentinel species act as early warning systems by showing physiological or behavioral changes in response to environmental stressors.II. They are primarily used to indicate only the presence or absence of a species in an ecosystem.III. Honeybees and frogs are examples of sentinel species used to monitor environmental pollution.IV. Sentinel species are typically less sensitive than indicator species to environmental changes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. India is currently the second-largest producer of fish in the world and ranks second globally in aquaculture production.2. Inland fisheries, which include freshwater, brackish, and saline water resources, account for 75% of India's total fish production.3. Under the cluster-based strategy for reservoir ecosystems, Tamil Nadu has the maximum area under reservoirs in India.Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The Great Nicobar Project, initiated by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, aims to leverage the island’s strategic location near the Malacca Strait. 2. The core components of the GNI Project include; an International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), a dual-use military civilian airbase, and a mega solar–gas hybrid power plant. 3. Galathea Bay, included in the project region, is a nesting site of the Leatherback turtle.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. The Lebanese system of governance, known as confessionalism, distributes political power along religious lines.2. The Taif Agreement of 1989 established the rule that the President of Lebanon must be a Sunni Muslim.3. Lebanon officially recognises 18 religious communities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. 2. It is the longest tributary of the Ganges. 3. It joins the Ganges at Varanasi. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. An NBFC cannot accept demand deposits from the public.2. Under the Scale-Based Regulation (SBR), all Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) are classified in the Base Layer.3. The RBI has proposed an absolute asset-size threshold of ₹1 lakh crore for an NBFC to be classified in the Upper Layer.Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The 'Back-to-Town' procedure refers to the customs process followed when an export cargo is returned to the domestic factory due to transit disruptions.2. Under the current classification, a 'Medium' enterprise is defined as one where investment in plant and machinery does not exceed ₹50 crore and turnover does not exceed ₹250 crore.3. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2026 seeks to increase criminal penalties for technical lapses to ensure stricter compliance during global crises.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The downward revision in India’s growth forecast is linked to global energy market disruptions. 2. Industrial growth is expected to decline mainly due to weak performance of the manufacturing sector. 3. Gulf countries play a significant role in India’s remittance inflows. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It is India's first dedicated testing bed for validating quantum computing ecosystem components.2. The facility is being launched under the "Amaravati Quantum Valley" programme of the Andhra Pradesh government.3. It was developed exclusively by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement-I: The LVM3 rocket used for Gaganyaan is a three-stage launch vehicle that utilizes a cryogenic engine in its final stage.Statement-II: The humanoid robot ‘Vyommitra’ is designed to remain in the Service Module to control the propulsion and power systems during the uncrewed flight.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1. The National Action Plan on Climate Change and Human Health (NAPCCHH) is an initiative under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.2. Rising temperatures have led to the expansion of vector-borne diseases like Malaria into high-altitude regions such as the Himalayan foothills.3. According to recent reports, India lost over 5% of its GDP in 2021 due to labour hour losses caused by heat exposure.How many of the statements symbols above are correct?
1. The reservoir is a rock-cut cistern excavated directly into the basalt hills of Gharapuri.2. Artifacts found at the site include amphorae of Mediterranean origin, suggesting ancient maritime trade.3. Numismatic evidence from the site confirms the presence of the Kalachuri dynasty in the 6th century CE.How many of the statements given above are correct?
1. The scheme provides a 100% subsidy for households installing rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW.2. REC Limited has been designated as the National Programme Implementation Agency (NPIA) for the scheme.3. Under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model, the ownership of the solar asset remains with the private developer for the entire life of the project.How many of the statements given above are correct?
1. Pulsars are rapidly spinning remnant cores of dead stars that emit regular beams of radio waves.2. The Dispersion Measure (DM) method relies on the fact that interstellar free electrons slow down higher-frequency radio waves more than lower-frequency ones.3. Unlike the Parallax method, the novel scattering-based distance measurement technique has no specific distance limitation.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. It is a statutory body constituted under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.2. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the committee.3. A "Neutral Stance" in monetary policy implies that the RBI will strictly keep the repo rate unchanged for the next three quarters.4. The decisions of the MPC are binding on the Reserve Bank of India.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. SBSP systems can provide "round-the-clock" electricity, bypassing the intermittency issues of ground-based solar power.2. The "Lunar Ring" concept involves the use of lunar regolith to construct solar arrays on the moon's equator.3. Microwave transmission of power from space is preferred over laser beams because microwaves are less affected by atmospheric conditions like rain or clouds.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. All five confluences involve the Alaknanda River. 2. Rudraprayag is the meeting point of Mandakini and Bhagirathi rivers. 3. Karnaprayag is associated with Karna from the Mahabharata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Bauxite is primarily formed through the atmospheric weathering of rocks in tropical climates.2. The state of Odisha possesses more than 50 percent of India’s total bauxite reserves.3. Under the PESA Act 1996, the recommendation of the Gram Sabha is mandatory for granting mining leases for minor minerals in Scheduled Areas.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. It utilizes liquid sodium as a coolant because sodium does not moderate (slow down) neutrons.2. The reactor is designed to function as a "bridge" to Stage 3 by producing Uranium-233 from a Thorium blanket.3. Unlike the first-stage PHWRs, the PFBR operates on a closed fuel cycle where spent fuel is reprocessed.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. The power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals is vested entirely in the State Governments.2. The "Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines" mandate that sand extraction can only be permitted after a replenishment study proves the sustainability of the resource.3. According to the 2012 Supreme Court ruling, environmental clearance is not required for mining leases involving an area of less than five hectares.How many of the statements given above are correct?
1.The CAG derives its audit mandate from Article 149 of the Constitution of India and the CAG’s (DPC) Act, 1971.2. Performance audits conducted by the CAG are restricted only to the financial records of the Union government and do not extend to state-level environmental projects.3. The CAG submits its audit reports relating to the accounts of a State to the Governor, who causes them to be laid before the State Legislature.How many of the statements given above are correct?
1. Under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, the Central Government has the primary responsibility for identifying and notifying all local wetlands.2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is an autonomous body that lacks the power of suo motu cognizance, requiring a formal petition to initiate proceedings.3. The Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a mandatory process for large-scale highway projects under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.How many of the statements given above are correct?
1. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), a judicial inquiry is mandatory in every case of death in police custody.2. India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) and has ratified it to implement its provisions into domestic law.3. The D.K. Basu guidelines mandate that an arrestee must be medically examined by a doctor every 24 hours during their detention.How many of the statements given above are correct?
1. The India-Bangladesh border is the longest land border shared by India with any neighboring country.2. The Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) is exclusively used for areas where physical fencing is already completed to provide a second layer of security.3. The Border Security Force (BSF) is the primary agency responsible for guarding this international boundary.Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The hectocotylus contains receptors such as CRT1 that help in detecting chemical signals from females. 2. The CRT1 receptor is exclusively used for reproduction and has no role in other biological functions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It involves the seasonal movement of birds between different latitudes, such as the migration of the Arctic Tern.2. The "Energy Efficiency" hypothesis suggests that birds move primarily to optimize their food intake and energy expenditure rather than simply tracking temperatures.3. The Yellow-billed Chough, a common high-altitude resident of the Himalayas, is listed as 'Critically Endangered' on the IUCN Red List.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. India accounts for nearly one-fourth of the global groundwater withdrawals. 2. The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has been constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. 3. The Atal Bhujal Yojana is a community-led participatory scheme implemented in selected water-stressed Gram Panchayats.4. Water is listed as a subject in the Union List of the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The rules mandate a minimum of 60% recycled plastic content in rigid plastic packaging for the financial year 2026-27.2. For the first time, "Sellers" of plastic raw materials like resins and pellets are brought under the regulatory and reporting framework.3. Registered Environmental Auditors have been introduced to verify the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) claims of brand owners.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It aims to provide drones to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to enhance agricultural efficiency. 2. The scheme is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is a nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare.2. It features double the number of vertical launch tubes compared to its predecessor, INS Arihant.3. It is the first vessel in the Arihant-class to be equipped with the K-4 ballistic missile.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. CAPFs operate under the Ministry of Defence. 2. CAPFs include both border guarding and internal security forces. 3. Assam Rifles guards the Indo-Myanmar border. Select the correct answer:
Statement-I: The Governor of a State has the power to pardon a death sentence if the offence is against a law to which the executive power of the State extends.Statement-II: The Madras High Court recently ruled that the Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers while exercising powers under Article 161.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1. The Bill mandates a 10% annual increase in the minimum amount of fines and penalties across all amended Acts.2. It introduces a mechanism where Adjudicating Officers, instead of traditional courts, will determine penalties for certain minor offences.3. The Bill proposes to decriminalize provisions in over 70 Central Acts to promote trust-based governance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement-I: It is a live-attenuated tetravalent vaccine developed to provide protection against all four serotypes of the dengue virus.Statement-II: Unlike the previously available Dengvaxia, Qdenga requires mandatory pre-vaccination screening to ensure it is only given to people who have had a prior dengue infection.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1. It regulates upstream activities like exploration and production of natural gas. 2. It authorizes City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks. 3. Appeals against its decisions lie with the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The threshold of maximum temperature for the declaration of a heatwave is lower for plains than hilly regions.2. A heatwave occurs due to the movement of high atmospheric pressure into an area.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement-I: The National Jute Board is a statutory body established to handle the procurement of raw jute from farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP).Statement-II: The Jute Packaging Materials Act of 1987 mandates the compulsory use of jute for 100% of food grain packaging in India.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I: India has committed to achieving a "Zero Debris" status for all its space missions by the year 2030 through the Debris Free Space Mission (DFSM).Statement-II: The Project NETRA is a dedicated Indian communication satellite designed to provide high-speed internet to the Arctic region.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?