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• Consider the following statements regarding the Jamma Bane land system:

  1. Jamma Bane refers to a traditional land system in parts of the Western Ghats region of Karnataka, where forest land was assigned to villagers for grazing and livelihood needs, while ownership remained with the state.
  2. Lands classified as Jamma Bane are treated as private agricultural holdings, allowing unrestricted conversion for non-agricultural purposes.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha:

  1. He is the chief administrative and procedural adviser to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
  2. He is appointed by the President of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):

  1. The CVC was originally established by an executive resolution of the Government of India before being accorded statutory status.
  2. The CVC exercises superintendence over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in matters relating to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
  3. The Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a committee chaired by the Prime Minister.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• With reference to the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics, consider the following statements:

  1. It carries a citation, a shawl and a memento along with a check of 10 lakh rupees.
  2. It is conferred on Indian statisticians aged 60 years and above for their lifetime contributions and achievements in the field of statistics.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary, seen in the news recently, is located in

  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Gujarat
  • Maharashtra