17 March 2021

1. Q.) Consider the following statements about the Rashtrakutas;

1. They were of Kannada origin and Kannada language was their mother tongue.
2. Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
3. The Rashtrakuta kings promoted the Arab trade by maintaining friendship with them.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

2. Q.) Consider the following pairs;

Mountain Passes – State

1. Bomdi La – Sikkim
2. Sipki La – Himachal Pradesh
3. Lipu Lekh – Uttarakhand

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

3. Q.) Consider the following statements about National Disaster Management Authority;

1. It is constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
2. It equips and trains other Government officials, institutions and the community in mitigation for and response during a crisis situation or a disaster.

3, Union Home Minister is the chairperson of NDMA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

4. Q.) Consider the following statements about the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

1. It is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. It is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

5. Q.) Consider the following statements about Biodiversity hot spot;

1. Biodiversity hot spot concept was put forth by Norman Myers.
2. To qualify as a hot spot, a region must lost at least 70% of its original habitat.
3. There are four biodiversity hot spots present in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

6. Q.) Consider the following statements about National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project;

1. It aims to undertake suitable measures to mitigate the effects of cyclones in the coastal areas of India.
2. It is implemented by National Disaster Management Authority.
3. The project will receive assistance from the World Bank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

7. Q.) Consider the following statements about Kathakali Dance;

1. It is a blend of dance, music and acting and dramatizes stories.
2. Hand gestures, facial expressions and eye movements are of extreme importance.
3. Different facial colours indicate different mental stages of the character.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

8. Q.) ‘Project RE-HAB’ is recently in news, related to

9. Q.)  Consider the following statements about Great Indian Bustard;

1. Its population is confined mostly to Rajasthan and Gujarat.
2. It has been identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats.
3. It is listed on IUCN as vulnerable species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

10. Q.) Consider the following statements about Khadi and Village Industries Commission;

1. It is a statutory body under Ministry of Rural Development.
2. It is tasked with the planning, promotion, organisation and implementation of programmes for the development of Khadi and other village industries in the rural areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?