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• With reference to nominated members of the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:

  1. Under Article 80, the President nominates 12 members for their expertise in fields like art, literature, science, and social service.
  2. Nominated members are entitled to vote in the election of the President of India.
  3. Nominated members can join a political party within six months of taking their seat.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• With reference to “Operation Upstream”, consider the following statements:

  1. It is launched by the International Olympic Committee.
  2. It aims to promote nutritional supplements among athletes.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• With reference to “Designer Rice”, consider the following statements:

  1. It has been developed using genetic modification techniques.
  2. It has a low glycaemic index and higher protein content than normal rice.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• “Sports Genomics Programme”, recently seen in news, has been launched by which of the following?

  • Government of Maharashtra
  • Government of Haryana
  • Government of Gujarat
  • Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

• With reference to induction and infrared cooktops, consider the following statements:

  1. Induction cooktops heat the vessel directly using electromagnetic fields.
  2. Infrared cooktops require ferromagnetic cookware to operate.
  3. Induction cooktops are generally more energy-efficient than infrared cooktops.

  How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None