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

1. They were also known as the Andhras.
2. The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka.
3. The king Hala of the Satavahana dynasty became famous for his book Gathasaptasati.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

2. Q.) Spratly Island, often seen in news, is located in

3. Q.) Consider the following statements about “Agenda 21”;

1. It is a binding action plan of the UN with regard to sustainable development.
2. It an outcome of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

4. Q.) Consider the following statements about Mission Indradhanush;

1. It was launched in 2014 with an objective to fully immunize children who are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated under Universal Immunisation Programme.
2. It targets children under 2 years of age and pregnant women for immunization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

5. Q.) Consider the following statements about Trans Fatty Acids (TFA) ;

1. It increases the risk of Heart diseases.
2. The WHO has called for the global elimination of TFA by 2023.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6. Q.) Consider the following statements about National Human Rights Commission;

1. It is a statutory body.
2. The chairman of NHRC should be a retired Chief Justice of India only.
3. It can inquire into violation of human rights on suo motu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

7. Q.) Consider the following statements about President’s rule;

1. It can be proclaimed by the President only on the report of concern State’s Governor.
2. It can be extended for a maximum of 3 years with the approval of the Parliament done every 6 months.
3. It can be revoked at any time by the President and does not need Parliament’s approval.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

8. Q.) Consider the following statement about Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank;

1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations.
2. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.
3. AIIB does not have any members from outside Asia.

9. Q.) Consider the following statements about Gangetic Dolphins;

1. They are found in the Ganga river only.
2. They are essentially blind.
3. They are listed as Endangered species in IUCN list of threatened species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

10. Q.) Consider the following Statements:

1. The National Air Quality Index (AQI) was launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
2. Carbon dioxide levels are not used to judge air quality in the AQI.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?