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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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With reference to the Export Promotion Mission, consider the following statements:
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The Export Promotion Mission aims to coordinate export-related initiatives across Central and State governments to boost India’s overall export performance.
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The Mission is implemented under the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Mission focuses on improving export competitiveness by integrating efforts of both Central and State agencies, addressing bottlenecks, and enhancing capacity. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
The Mission is steered primarily by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, not the Ministry of Finance. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Mission focuses on improving export competitiveness by integrating efforts of both Central and State agencies, addressing bottlenecks, and enhancing capacity. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
The Mission is steered primarily by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, not the Ministry of Finance. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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With reference to the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FRA) Act, consider the following statements:
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The Act grants farmers the right to save, use, sow, resow, exchange and share farm-saved seeds.
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The Act provides for compulsory benefit sharing with farmers when a breeder commercializes a registered variety derived from their traditional varieties.
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The Act prohibits farmers from registering new plant varieties developed by them.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Act explicitly allows farmers to save, use, sow, resow, exchange and share seeds of protected varieties. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The Act mandates benefit sharing through the National Gene Fund when farmers’ varieties have been used in developing a registered variety. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
The Act permits farmers to register new varieties developed by them, subject to criteria. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Act explicitly allows farmers to save, use, sow, resow, exchange and share seeds of protected varieties. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The Act mandates benefit sharing through the National Gene Fund when farmers’ varieties have been used in developing a registered variety. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
The Act permits farmers to register new varieties developed by them, subject to criteria. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of Indian Railways’ AI-based system “DRISHTI”?
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Solution (d)
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The AI-based system DRISHTI developed by Indian Railways is designed to monitor, in real time, the locking and sealing condition of freight-wagon doors using computer-vision and machine-learning algorithms. This enhances security, reduces manual inspection, and helps detect tampering during transit.Incorrect
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Solution (d)
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The AI-based system DRISHTI developed by Indian Railways is designed to monitor, in real time, the locking and sealing condition of freight-wagon doors using computer-vision and machine-learning algorithms. This enhances security, reduces manual inspection, and helps detect tampering during transit. -
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to Hepatitis A, consider the following statements:
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Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the faeco-oral route.
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Hepatitis A infection often progresses to chronic liver disease.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Hepatitis A spreads mainly via contaminated food and water through the faeco-oral route. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
Hepatitis A does not lead to chronic liver disease; it is usually self-limiting. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Hepatitis A spreads mainly via contaminated food and water through the faeco-oral route. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
Hepatitis A does not lead to chronic liver disease; it is usually self-limiting. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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With reference to the Mekedatu Project, consider the following statements:
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The Mekedatu project is proposed by the Karnataka government on the Cauvery River.
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The primary objective of the project is to provide irrigation.
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The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the project has been formally approved by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).
Which of the statements is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (c)
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- The Mekedatu project is indeed a Karnataka proposal on the Cauvery River. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- A major aim of the project is to supply drinking water to Bengaluru while also generating hydropower. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
The DPR has not been approved; the CWMA has only permitted Karnataka to submit it to the CWC for scrutiny, not granted final approval. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The Mekedatu project is indeed a Karnataka proposal on the Cauvery River. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- A major aim of the project is to supply drinking water to Bengaluru while also generating hydropower. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
The DPR has not been approved; the CWMA has only permitted Karnataka to submit it to the CWC for scrutiny, not granted final approval. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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