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Periyar River

Consider the following statements:

  1. Periyar River originates from Sahyadri.
  2. Periyar National Park lies in the middle of a mountainous area of the Cardamom Hills.
  3. Periyar National Park is notable as an ‘elephant reserve’ but not as a ‘tiger reserve’.

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

Election Commission Of India

. Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Election Commission of India (ECI):

  1. CEC holds the office during pleasure of the President.
  2. Condition of office and tenure of office for the Election Commissioner is provided under Article 324 of Indian Constitution.

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

National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)

Consider the following statements with respect to the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF):

  1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Science & Technology to rate the universities of India on different parameters.
  2. In recent NIRF rankings 2019, Indian Institute of Science has topped the country.

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

National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)

For the ranking of Universities by National Institute Ranking Framework, maximum weightage is assigned to which among the following parameters?

A
Teaching, Learning & Resources
B
Outreach & Inclusivity
C
Perception
D
Graduation Outcome.

Indian Vultures

Consider the following statements:

  1. Diclofenac drug is responsible for decline in the Vulture population in India.
  2. At present there is no alternative drug to Diclofenac.
  3. Indian Vulture is listed as ‘Endangered’ as per the IUCN Red List.

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 only

IUCN Status Of Vultures

Which of the following Vultures are listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ as per the IUCN Red List?

  1. Cinerous Vulture
  2. Indian Vulture
  3. White Rumped Vulture
  4. Slender Billed Vulture

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Model Code Of Conduct

‘Model Code of Conduct’ is closest in meaning to?

A
Minimum Code of Conduct
B
Legal Code of Conduct
C
Moral Code of Conduct
D
ECI Notifications

Neelakurinji

Consider the following statements about ‘Neelakurinji’:

  1. It is found only in the Western Ghats.
  2. Nilgiri Hills gets its name from the Neelakurinji flowers.
  3. It is an invasive species of Strobilanthes family.

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
2 only

Shola Forests

Shola forests can be found in which of the following national park/ wildlife sanctuary/ hills?

  1. Kanha National Park.
  2. Betla National Park.
  3. Baba Budhangiri Hills.
  4. Palani hills

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Neelakurinji

Consider the following statements about ‘Neelakurinji’:

  1. It blossoms only once in 12 years.
  2. Dongaria Kondh tribals use it as a reference to calculate their age.

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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