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Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)? 1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas 2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions 3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)
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Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: | List I (INTERPOL Notice) | List II (Description) | |---|---| | A. Silver Notice | 1. To seek information on unidentified bodies | | B. Blue Notice | 2. To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation | | C. Black Notice | 3. To provide warning about a person's criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety | | D. Green Notice | 4. To identify and trace criminal assets |
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Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change: I. India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. II. India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December, 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 over 2019. III. Climate-resilient development necessarily depends on quick and short-term achievement of emission reduction targets. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct? 1. Statement I is empirically supported by statement II. 2. Statement III contradicts the approach implicit in statement I. 3. Statement I and statement III together establish the premise of long-term sustainability.
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At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and "Blue Transformation". Which of the following combinations about the "Four Betters" proposed by FAO for "Blue Transformation" is correct?
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Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: | List I (Centre of BIMSTEC) | List II (Location) | |---|---| | A. Cultural Industries Observatory | 1. NOIDA | | B. Energy Centre | 2. Bengaluru | | C. Centre for Weather and Climate | 3. Colombo | | D. Technology Transfer Facility | 4. Thimphu |
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Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct? 1. Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs). 2. China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India. 3. The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector. 4. Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements.
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Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean? 1. Bahrain 2. Syria 3. Qatar 4. Egypt
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Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct? 1. It is the largest desert lake in the world. 2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert. 3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the 'Jade Sea'.
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Which of the following statements with regard to physical connectivity between India and ASEAN is/are correct? 1. The Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project provides connectivity through Cambodia. 2. The India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway is operational and seamless. 3. The Agartala-Akhaura Cross-Border Rail Link enhances North-East India's gateway to South-East Asia through Bangladesh.
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Which of the following pairs of bridge on the river and the neighbouring country with which India is connected is/are correctly matched? 1. Maitri Setu on the river Feni : Bangladesh 2. Jhulaghat on the river Mahakali : Myanmar 3. Mechi River Bridge on the river Mechi : Nepal
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Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience? 1. Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store freshwater, making them ideal sites for paddy cultivation in saline estuarine belts. 2. Their salt-sensitive roots filter seawater, making mangroves key to converting coastal land into freshwater aquaculture zones. 3. By withstanding tidal surges and offering biomass resources, mangroves function both as natural bio-shields and livelihood bases for rural communities.
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Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are **not** correct? 1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States. 2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States. 3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State.
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Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic period: I. Irrigation from wells allowed agriculture to expand away from flood plains and strips on river margins into the present Punjab and Haryana plains having underground water levels reasonably close to the surface. II. Draught-animal power was employed to draw up water out of the wells. Which of the following information support/supports the above statements? 1. There is evidence in the *Rigveda* of the use of *ashma chakra* (stone pulley wheel) and *ahava* (strapped wooden pails) to draw up water. 2. Mention has been made in the *Rigveda* of the use of implements like *parashu/kulisha* (axe) and *datra/sreni* (sickle). 3. There is a history of the use of ox, even before the *Rigveda*, for ploughing the land and pulling the carts.
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Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information: 1. It has an antecedent drainage system. 2. It flows through three countries. 3. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation. 4. It does not form distributaries.
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Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India? 1. Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity 2. Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills 3. Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers
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With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate. 2. It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon. 3. Maximum precipitation is between December and May.
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Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched? 1. Vitasta : Chenab 2. Asikni : Jhelum 3. Parushni : Ravi 4. Yavyavati : Beas
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Consider the following assertion: *In the Pleistocene period either the Yamuna once flowed into the Indus, or the Sutlej flowed into the Yamuna and one major tributary of either had shifted from the Ganga to the Indus or vice versa.* Which of the following is/are the basis of the above assertion? 1. The *Nadi-Sukta* of the *Rigveda* 2. The explorations of the Sutlej and the Yamuna by Robert Bruce Foote 3. The presence of the same species of dolphins in both the Indus and the Ganga river systems
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