Reading Section

1.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Rapti River.

1. It rises from Dregaunra Range, Nepal.

2. It is a tributary of Indus River.

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

Correct Answer: A [Only 1]

Notes:

It is left bank tributary of Ghaghra River Which in tern is a tributary of River Ganga.

2.

The Export Promotion Mission is a flagship programme of which of the following?

  • [A] Ministry of road transport and highways
  • [B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
  • [C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • [D] None of the Above

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]

Notes:

3.

India has joined Pax Silica Initiative which aimed at increasing supply chains of electronics, AI & Critical Minerals. Which country has started this initiative?

  • [A] United Kingdom
  • [B] European Union
  • [C] China
  • [D] United States

Correct Answer: D [United States]

Notes:

4.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about INS Krishna?

1. It is a Cadet Training Ship of the Indian Navy.

2. It is constructed in L&T shipyard, Kattupalli near Chennai.

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

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]

Notes:

5.

Gentoo Penguins became world's first bird species to be infested with H5 Avian Influenza on Heard Island. Heard Island is located in which among the following country?

  • [A] Australia
  • [B] Antarctica
  • [C] New Zealand
  • [D] Greenland

Correct Answer: A [Australia]

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