Consider the following statements regarding Raja Mircha:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Nagaland’s Raja Mircha exported to Europe for first time

King Chilli

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nagalands-raja-mircha-exported-to-europe-for-first-time-101627537013861.html

Consider the following statements regarding Academic Bank of Credit:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 and 2 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) 1 and 3 only
  4. d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: PM to roll out academic credit bank for almost 300 top institutions

Functions of ABCs

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-to-roll-out-academic-credit-bank-for-almost-300-top-institutions/article35593569.ece

Consider the following statements regarding Earth Overshoot Day:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 and 2 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 3 only
  4. d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: ‘Earth Overshoot Day’ has shifted back to July 29, says WWF

Earth Overshoot Day:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/-earth-overshoot-day-has-shifted-back-to-july-29-says-wwf-78144

Consider the following statements regarding Project BOLD:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: KVIC & BSF Launch Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy

Project BOLD

Benefits of Project BOLD:

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1739793

Consider the following statements regarding Indian leopard:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: India’s leopard count jumps 63% in just 4 years

Indian leopard:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/india-s-leopard-count-jumps-63-in-just-4-years-78184

Consider the following statements regarding Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students detect asteroids

Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign:

Asteroids:

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1739849

Consider the following statements regarding Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Scientific knowledge with traditional knowledge and people’s participation integral to conservation of Flora and Fauna of the Country

Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards (CA|TS)

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1740353

Consider the following statements regarding EOS-03:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Geo-imaging satellite EOS-03 scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021, says Jitendra Singh

Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03”:

Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV):

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/geo-imaging-satellite-eos-03-scheduled-for-launch-in-third-quarter-of-2021-says-jitendra-singh/article35606256.ece

Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary belongs to which of the following states in India?

  1. a) West Bengal
  2. b) Karnataka
  3. c) Gujarat
  4. d) Odisha

Answer: (d) Odisha

Explanation:

In NEWS: Environmentalists concerned over plan to auction mining blocks in Odisha

Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/environmentalists-concerned-over-plan-to-auction-mining-blocks-in-odisha/article35620313.ece

What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

  1. a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
  2. b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
  3. c) Foundation of Muslim League
  4. d) Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to the elected as the President of the Indian National Congress

Answer: (b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government

Explanation: