Q1. ‘Nord Stream 2’, seen in news recently is a gas pipeline that connects
Q2. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect:
1.The 15th Finance commission (FC) presented two reports for the FY2020- FY2021-2026 and recommended devolution on the exactly the same parameters in both reports.
2.The 15th FC recommended more tax share with states than the 14th FC in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic.
3.The 15th FC recommendation does not have any parameter based on the forestand ecology.
4.Income of a state in 15th FC has been computed as average per capita GSDP during the five-year period between 2014-15 and 2018-19.
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Q3. In India, the right to form Co-operative societies is a:
Q4. Which one of the following countries of Asia is a land-locked country?
Q5. “To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life” is a provision made in the
Q6. Why is thorium considered as the ideal and best fuel than Uranium in the nuclear field?
1.Thorium produces much less nuclear waste than Uranium
2.The waste generated by thorium is much less radioactive and short-lived
3.Thorium cannot directly be used for developing nuclear weapons
4.Thorium is abundant in nature and does not require enrichment
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Q7. Which of the following best describes the objective of ‘National Mission on Sustainable Habitat’?
1.Promoting energy efficiency as a core component of urban planning by extending the
existing Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC).
2.Strengthening the enforcement of automotive fuel economy standards
3.Using pricing measures to encourage the purchase of efficient vehicles and incentives
for the use of public transportation.
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Q8. Which of the following gives ‘Social Mobility Index’ ranking to the countries of the world?
Q9. With reference to Ramman, consider the following statements:
1.It is a ritual theatre performance in Garhwal region of India.
2.It is performed specifically to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
3.The ceremony involves pulling out of weeds all over the villages by the artists.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q10. With reference to river Brahmaputra, consider the following statements:
1.The source of river Brahmaputra is the same as that of river Indus.
2.River Manas originates in Bangladesh and it is a tributary of river Brahmaputra.
3.The river Brahmaputra is home to the Gangetic river dolphin, which is listed as
critically endangered species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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