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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
- It was established in 1995 with its secretariat located in Gland, Switzerland
- India is a founding member, while the United States and Japan hold observer status
- It has been granted observer status at the United Nations
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- International IDEA was founded in 1995 by 14 member states, with its headquarters and secretariat in Stockholm, Sweden. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect
- India was among the founding members, and the organization now has 35 member countries, with the US and Japan as observers. Hence, Statement 2 is correct
International IDEA received UN observer status, enabling its participation in UN activities. Hence, Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- International IDEA was founded in 1995 by 14 member states, with its headquarters and secretariat in Stockholm, Sweden. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect
- India was among the founding members, and the organization now has 35 member countries, with the US and Japan as observers. Hence, Statement 2 is correct
International IDEA received UN observer status, enabling its participation in UN activities. Hence, Statement 3 is correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Sirpur (also known as Shripur or Sripura)
- It is located on the banks of the Mahanadi river in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh.
- It served as the capital of Dakshina Kosala under the Panduvanshi and Somavamshi kings.
- It was visited by the Chinese traveller Xuanzang in the 5th century CE
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Sirpur is a 5th–12th century archaeological site situated on the banks of the Mahanadi in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. Hence, Statement 1 is correct
- The site was the flourishing capital of Dakshina Kosala, ruled by the Panduvanshi and later Somavamshi kings, who patronized art, architecture, and religious scholarship. Hence, Statement 2 is correct
Chinese traveller Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) visited Sirpur around 639 CE(7th Century), noting it as a major Buddhist centre with viharas and stupas like the Anand Prabhu Kuti Vihara. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Sirpur is a 5th–12th century archaeological site situated on the banks of the Mahanadi in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. Hence, Statement 1 is correct
- The site was the flourishing capital of Dakshina Kosala, ruled by the Panduvanshi and later Somavamshi kings, who patronized art, architecture, and religious scholarship. Hence, Statement 2 is correct
Chinese traveller Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) visited Sirpur around 639 CE(7th Century), noting it as a major Buddhist centre with viharas and stupas like the Anand Prabhu Kuti Vihara. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Etalin Hydropower Project is located in which state?
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Solution (d)
The Etalin Hydropower project is situated in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh on the Dri and Talo rivers. It is a 3,097 MW hydropower project planned in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley. The project involves two gravity dams, one on the Dri River and another on the Talo (Tangon) River, both tributaries of the Dibang River, with an underground powerhouse near their confluence close to Etalin village. The project is being executed by NHPC Limited (formerly known as the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation).
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Solution (d)
The Etalin Hydropower project is situated in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh on the Dri and Talo rivers. It is a 3,097 MW hydropower project planned in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley. The project involves two gravity dams, one on the Dri River and another on the Talo (Tangon) River, both tributaries of the Dibang River, with an underground powerhouse near their confluence close to Etalin village. The project is being executed by NHPC Limited (formerly known as the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Vikram-I rocket:
- Vikram-I is India’s first privately-built orbital-class rocket developed by Skyroot Aerospace.
- It has four stages, of which the first two are solid-fuelled and the last two stages use liquid-fuelled Raman engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Vikram-I is indeed India’s first private orbital-class rocket, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace. Hence, Statement 1 is correct
- It has a four-stage design with the first three stages solid-fuelled and the upper fourth stage powered by a cluster of four liquid-fuelled Raman engines used for fine orbital adjustments. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Vikram-I is indeed India’s first private orbital-class rocket, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace. Hence, Statement 1 is correct
- It has a four-stage design with the first three stages solid-fuelled and the upper fourth stage powered by a cluster of four liquid-fuelled Raman engines used for fine orbital adjustments. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Tex-RAMPS Scheme
- It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- It has a total outlay of ₹305 crore for the period FY 2024-25 to FY 2031-32.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Tex-RAMPS is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded and implemented by the Ministry of Textiles, not Commerce and Industry. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect
- The scheme’s outlay of ₹305 crore covers FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, co-terminus with the upcoming Finance Commission cycle, not FY 2024-25 to FY 2031-32. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Tex-RAMPS is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded and implemented by the Ministry of Textiles, not Commerce and Industry. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect
- The scheme’s outlay of ₹305 crore covers FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, co-terminus with the upcoming Finance Commission cycle, not FY 2024-25 to FY 2031-32. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect
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