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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI), consider the following statements:
1.The OCI cardholder is entitled to vote in Indian elections.
2.An OCI cardholder is not required to register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or Police authorities for any length of stay in India.
3.An OCI cardholder can hold constitutional offices such as President, Vice President, and Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(a) Only one statement is correct (2nd)
OCI cardholders do not have voting rights in Indian elections. (1st statement is incorrect).
OCI cardholders are not required to register with the FRRO or Police authorities for any length of stay in India. (2nd statement is correct)
OCI cardholders are not eligible to hold constitutional offices such as President, Vice President, or Judge of the Supreme Court of India. (3rd statement is incorrect)
The OCI scheme was introduced by the Government of India to provide people of Indian origin who had taken up citizenship in other countries, the opportunity to live and work in India with certain privileges. However, it does not confer political rights and constitutional office eligibility to OCI holders.
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(a) Only one statement is correct (2nd)
OCI cardholders do not have voting rights in Indian elections. (1st statement is incorrect).
OCI cardholders are not required to register with the FRRO or Police authorities for any length of stay in India. (2nd statement is correct)
OCI cardholders are not eligible to hold constitutional offices such as President, Vice President, or Judge of the Supreme Court of India. (3rd statement is incorrect)
The OCI scheme was introduced by the Government of India to provide people of Indian origin who had taken up citizenship in other countries, the opportunity to live and work in India with certain privileges. However, it does not confer political rights and constitutional office eligibility to OCI holders.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Genome India Project is/are correct?
1.The Genome India Project aims to sequence the genomes of individuals across different ethnic groups in India.
2.The primary goal of the Genome India Project is to facilitate the development of personalized medicine for Indian citizens.
3.The project is being spearheaded by the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) All three statements are correct
The Genome India Project aims to sequence the genomes of individuals from diverse ethnic and geographic backgrounds across India, to build a more comprehensive understanding of the genetic variations in the country.
One of the key goals of the project is to facilitate the development of personalized medicine, tailored to the genetic makeup of individuals in India, which could lead to more effective healthcare strategies.
The Department of Biotechnology, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, is leading the Genome India Project.
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(c) All three statements are correct
The Genome India Project aims to sequence the genomes of individuals from diverse ethnic and geographic backgrounds across India, to build a more comprehensive understanding of the genetic variations in the country.
One of the key goals of the project is to facilitate the development of personalized medicine, tailored to the genetic makeup of individuals in India, which could lead to more effective healthcare strategies.
The Department of Biotechnology, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, is leading the Genome India Project.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to River Kaveri, consider the following statements;
1.It origins at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range in the Kodagu district of Karnataka and the river drains into the Bay of Bengal in the Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu.
2.It extends over states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry.
3.Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, and Bannerghatta National Park are located in the Basin of Kaveri.
How many of the statements is/are incorrect?
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(d) None of the statements are incorrect
Kaveri extends over states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry. It is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west, by the Eastern Ghats on the east and the south and by the ridges separating it from Krishna basin and Pennar basin on the north. (Statement 2 is correct)
It origins at an elevation of 1,341 m at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range near Cherangala village of Kodagu district of Karnataka. The river drains into the Bay of Bengal at Poompuhar in the Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu. (Statement 1is correct)
Major left bank tributaries: Harangi, the Hemavati, the Shimsha and the Arkavati.
Major right bank tributaries: Lakshmantirtha, the Kabbani, the Suvarnavati, the Bhavani, the Noyil and the Amaravati
The basin can be divided into three parts – the Western Ghats, the Plateau of Mysore and the Delta.
The delta area is the most fertile tract in the basin.
The principal soil types found in the basin are black soils, red soils, laterites, alluvial soils, forest soils and mixed soils. Red soils occupy large areas in the basin. Alluvial soils are found in the delta areas.
National Parks in this basin: Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park and Bannerghatta National Park. (Statement 3 is correct)
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(d) None of the statements are incorrect
Kaveri extends over states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry. It is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west, by the Eastern Ghats on the east and the south and by the ridges separating it from Krishna basin and Pennar basin on the north. (Statement 2 is correct)
It origins at an elevation of 1,341 m at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range near Cherangala village of Kodagu district of Karnataka. The river drains into the Bay of Bengal at Poompuhar in the Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu. (Statement 1is correct)
Major left bank tributaries: Harangi, the Hemavati, the Shimsha and the Arkavati.
Major right bank tributaries: Lakshmantirtha, the Kabbani, the Suvarnavati, the Bhavani, the Noyil and the Amaravati
The basin can be divided into three parts – the Western Ghats, the Plateau of Mysore and the Delta.
The delta area is the most fertile tract in the basin.
The principal soil types found in the basin are black soils, red soils, laterites, alluvial soils, forest soils and mixed soils. Red soils occupy large areas in the basin. Alluvial soils are found in the delta areas.
National Parks in this basin: Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park and Bannerghatta National Park. (Statement 3 is correct)
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
“Crystal Maze 2”, sometimes seen in the news is related to?
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(b) Ballistic Missile
Ballistic missiles are powered initially by a rocket or series of rockets in stages, but then follow an unpowered trajectory that arches upwards before descending to reach its intended target. Ballistic missiles can carry either nuclear or conventional warheads.
Crystal Maze 2, also referred to as ROCKS, is an air-launched medium-range ballistic missile. It is of Israeli origin.
It is designed to target high-value stationary and relocatable assets, such as long-range radars and air defense systems, of potential adversaries.
Distinguished from its predecessor, Crystal Maze 1, which has been inducted into the IAF from Israel previously, the Crystal Maze 2 boasts extended stand-off range capabilities as an air-to-surface missile.
It is capable of hitting targets over 250 kilometers away.
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(b) Ballistic Missile
Ballistic missiles are powered initially by a rocket or series of rockets in stages, but then follow an unpowered trajectory that arches upwards before descending to reach its intended target. Ballistic missiles can carry either nuclear or conventional warheads.
Crystal Maze 2, also referred to as ROCKS, is an air-launched medium-range ballistic missile. It is of Israeli origin.
It is designed to target high-value stationary and relocatable assets, such as long-range radars and air defense systems, of potential adversaries.
Distinguished from its predecessor, Crystal Maze 1, which has been inducted into the IAF from Israel previously, the Crystal Maze 2 boasts extended stand-off range capabilities as an air-to-surface missile.
It is capable of hitting targets over 250 kilometers away.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTPA) 2021:
1.The MTPA 2021 significantly expands the timeframe for termination of pregnancy from 20 weeks to 24 weeks for all women.
2.The Act introduces the concept of “termination on grounds of woman’s health”, removing the requirement for a second medical opinion in certain cases.
3.Under the MTPA 2021, unmarried women no longer require the consent of a guardian or family member for termination of pregnancy.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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(a) Only one statement is correct (2nd)
The MTPA 2021 expands the timeframe for termination of pregnancy from 20 weeks to 24 weeks only for specific categories of women, including minors, rape victims, women with disabilities, and those with certain medical conditions. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The Act introduces the concept of “termination on grounds of woman’s health,” reducing the requirement for a second medical opinion for pregnancies up to 20 weeks if certified by a single doctor.
While the MTPA 2021 removes the requirement for spousal consent for married women, unmarried women still need the consent of a guardian for termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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(a) Only one statement is correct (2nd)
The MTPA 2021 expands the timeframe for termination of pregnancy from 20 weeks to 24 weeks only for specific categories of women, including minors, rape victims, women with disabilities, and those with certain medical conditions. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The Act introduces the concept of “termination on grounds of woman’s health,” reducing the requirement for a second medical opinion for pregnancies up to 20 weeks if certified by a single doctor.
While the MTPA 2021 removes the requirement for spousal consent for married women, unmarried women still need the consent of a guardian for termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks. (Statement 3 is incorrect)