Reading Section
1.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Gyan Bharatam Mission?
1. It is a initiative by Ministry of Culture to preserve, digitise and dessiminate manuscripts.
2. A manuscript has to be atleast 100 years old and hols scientific, historical and aesthetic value.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
2. A manuscript has to be atleast 75 years old and hols scientific, historical and aesthetic value
2.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Captive Generating Plants
1. These are Power Plants established by companies mainly for public use.
2. The aggregate ownership of the plant should be more than 25% and the power consumption of own use should be more than 50%
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
1. These are Power Plants established by companies mainly for their own consumption.
2. The aggregate ownership of the plant should be more than 26% and the power consumption of own use should be more than 51%
3.
Samriddhi Kendras were established under Samriddh Gram Phygital Service Initiative.
Which is the nodal Ministry of Samriddh Gram Phygital Service Initiative?
- [A] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
- [B] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- [C] Ministry of Communications
- [D] None of the Above
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Communications]
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4.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Nor'westers
1. These are severe thunderstorms that originate over Western and Northern parts of India.
2. These are pre- monsoon showers that are useful for rice, jute and tea cultivation.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
1. These are severe thunderstorms that originate over Eastern and North Eastern parts of India.
5.
Fujairah Port has been recently attacked in ongoing Iran - Israel & US war, is a shipping hub for Gulf and wider regions.
It is located in which country?
- [A] Kuwait
- [B] Bahrain
- [C] United Arab Emirates
- [D] Qatar
Correct Answer: C [United Arab Emirates]
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