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Zinc Deficiency In India

Which among the following is the cause of ‘Zinc Deficiency in India’?

  1. Increased carbon emission
  2. Food habits
  3. Preference of coarse grains over rice/ wheat

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of these.

Nirbhay Missile

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Nirbhay Missile’:

  1. It is capable to fly at an altitude as low as 0.1 km.
  2. It is a hypersonic missile developed by the DRDO.
  3. It is not capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

Choose the incorrect answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 only

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)

Which of the following are the benefits of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)?

  1. It provides easier access of funds to builders.
  2. Provides tradability in the stock exchange.
  3. It provides an opportunity to retail investors to diversify portfolio by investing in real estate.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
2 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 and 3 only

Wind Power Generation

Which among the following states are best suited for Wind Power Generation?

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Uttar Pradesh
  3. Gujarat
  4. Kerala

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 3 only
B
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4 only

Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)

Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):

  1. VVPAT slips are collected by the voters after voting as a proof.
  2. VVPAT system is being opposed all across India as it takes the picture of the voters thus compromising his/her privacy.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)

Consider the following statements:

  1. EVMs are capable of having radio and wireless communications.
  2. EVMs are standalone machines designed to connect only ballot unit and VVPAT system.
  3. EVMs are made by DRDO in India

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of these

Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)

Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):

  1. VVPATs were first used in 2014 General Elections in India.
  2. VVPATs are being used in all the constituencies in General Elections of 2019.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA)

Which of the following are the functions of Sangeet Natak Akademi?

  1. To revive and preserve folk music, folk dance and folk drama in different regions of the country.
  2. To coordinate the matters related to Intangible Cultural Heritage and various UNESCO Conventions.
  3. Recognition of outstanding artists

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only

Sirsi Supari

Consider the following statements:

  1. Sirsi Supari is the first arecanut to get a GI tag status.
  2. Sirsi Supari is grown in the state of Kerala.
  3. Geographical Indications protection is granted through the TRIPS Agreement.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only

Geographical Indication

Consider the following statements about the GI Tag Status:

  1. ‘Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India’ is the tagline for Geographical Indications in India.
  2. GI tag once given is valid for lifetime of the product.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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