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The Indian Rhino

Consider the following statements about the Indian Rhino:

  1. It is endemic to India, Nepal and Bhutan.
  2. IUCN status of the Indian Rhino is ‘Endangered’.
  3. Indian Rhino Vision 2020 aims to increase the Rhino population in India to 30,000.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Theyyam

‘Kaavu’ in Theyyam dance refers to:

A
Flamboyant Costume
B
Tribal people performing the dance form
C
Small Rainforest
D
Musical instruments used in the dance form

QRSAM

Consider the following statements:

  1. QRSAM is an indigenously built missile that can be deployed by the Army only.
  2. QRSAM is more effective against low flying aerial targets like Attack Helicopters and Armed Drones.
  3. QRSAM uses solid-fuel propellant only.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Akash Missile System

Consider the following statements:

  1. Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  2. Akash flies at supersonic speed, reaching around Mach 2.5.
  3. QRSAM is heavier compared to Akash Missile System.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Gita Govinda

Consider the following statements:

  1. Gita Govinda was composed in Sanskrit during the Bhakti Movement.
  2. The poem describes the relationship between Shiva and Parvati.

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

Forest Rights Act 2006

Under the Forest Rights Act 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community Forest Rights or both?

A
State Forest Department
B
District Magistrate
C
Forest Ranger
D
Gram Sabha

Forest Rights Act 2006

Consider the following statements with respect to the Forest Rights Act 2006?

  1. It grants rights to tribals only.
  2. Ownership rights cannot be granted to new land of the forest areas of tribals.

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

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Which among the following islands are a part of the Andaman & Nicobar Group?

  1. Hutbay Island
  2. Long Island
  3. Smith Island
  4. Agatti Island

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Island Development Agency (IDA)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Island Development Agency (IDA):

  1. IDA is headed by the Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog.
  2. IDA works under the aegis of NITI Aayog.

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

Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Programme

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Programme’:

  1. Central financial assistance can be provided to government buildings and educational institutions.
  2. It aims to achieve cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from roof top solar projects by 2022.

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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