Reading Section
1.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited
1. It is registered under Multi-state Cooperative Societies Act of 2002.
2. The Taxis are owened and governed by Government of India.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The taxis are owned and governed by the drivers themselves who are known as Sarathis
2.
South African Cheetah Gamini has given birth to 3 cheetah cubs in Kuno National Park.
Kuno National Park is located in which state?
- [A] Rajasthan
- [B] Madhya Pradesh
- [C] Gujarat
- [D] Assam
Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
3.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Rajya Sabha elections
1. Rajya Sabha is a Permanent House with one-fourth of its members retiring every second year.
2. The Electoral College of Rajya Sabha consists of Representatives of each state only and not from UTs.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
1. Rajya Sabha is a Permanent House with one-third of its members retiring every second year.
2. The Electoral College of Rajya Sabha consists of Representatives of each state and from UTs of Pondicherry, NCT of Delhi & J&K
4.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Chagos Archipelago
1. It is located in Indian Ocean, northeast of Mauritius.
2. The largest island is Diego Garcia.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
5.
Charax Spasinou was an ancient port city along the confluence of River Tigris & River Choaspes, was founded by ?
- [A] Chandragupta Maurya
- [B] Porus
- [C] Alexander, the Great
- [D] Seleucus Nicetor
Correct Answer: C [Alexander, the Great]
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