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1.

Which of the following is correct about Western Disturbances?

1. It is extra- Tropical cyclone that originates over Mediterranean Sea.

2. It brings rainfall over Southern states that are benificial for Rabi Crops.

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A [Only 1]

Notes:

2. It brings rainfall over Northern states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi & western UP that are benificial for Rabi Crops.

2.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Swami Vivekananda.

1. His Death Anniversary i.e. January 12th is celebrated as Youth Day.

2. He channeled the message of Upanishads into a call for the youths "Arise, awake and stop not untill he goal is reached".

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: B [Only 2]

Notes:

1. His Birth Anniversary i.e. January 12th is celebrated as Youth Day.

3.

Swachh Jal Abhiyan is launched by which of the following state?

  • [A] Gujarat
  • [B] Odisha
  • [C] Madhya Pradesh
  • [D] Uttrakhand

Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]

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4.

US airstrikes which country under Operation Hawkeye

  • [A] Venezuela
  • [B] Lebanon
  • [C] Iran
  • [D] Syria

Correct Answer: D [Syria]

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5.

Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is situated in which state?

  • [A] Kerala
  • [B] Karnataka
  • [C] Tamil Nadu
  • [D] Telangana

Correct Answer: A [Kerala]

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