Reading Section
1.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Polar Vortex -
1. When weak & unstable it keeps jet streams travel in circular path, keeping cold air north and warm air south and vice versa when strong.
2. It is of two types - Troposheric Polar Vortex and Stratospheric Polar Vortex.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
1. When stong & stable it keeps jet streams travel in circular path, keeping cold air north and warm air south and vice versa when weak.
2.
131 Padma Awards have been awarded this year. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Padma Award
1. This award amount to a Title under article 18(1) and can be used as suffix and prefix.
2. Government servants including people working with PSUs, Doctors and Scientists are eligible to get the award.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
1. This award does not amount to a Title under article 18(1) and cannot be used as suffix and prefix.
2. Government servants including people working with PSUs are NOT eligible , Doctors and Scientists are eligible to get the award.
3.
Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
1. Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra & Shaurya Chakra - Wartime Awards
2. Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra & Vir Chakra - Peacetime Award
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
1. Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra & Shaurya Chakra - Peacetime Awards
2. Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra & Vir Chakra - Wartime Award
4.
Bactrian Camels recently featured in 2026 Republic Day Parade, is found in which of the following region in India?
- [A] Uttrakhand
- [B] Sikkim
- [C] Ladakh
- [D] Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]
Notes:
5.
Governor, under which of the following Article, has to address state Legislative Assembly immediately after commencement of first session after election and at first session each year?
- [A] 176
- [B] 175
- [C] 86
- [D] 87
Correct Answer: A [176]
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