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• Which of the following pollutants are notified under “National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)” by the Central Pollution Control Board?

  1. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂)
  2. PM2.5
  3. Benzene
  4. Methane

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 1, 2 and 3 only
  • 2, 3 and 4 only
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4

• With reference to Technical Textile Geocell, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

  1. It can be used to improve pavement load-bearing capacity.
  2. It can help stabilize steep slopes and channels.
  3. It can be used for constructing earth-retaining structures.
  4. It is used for deep-sea mineral extraction.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 1, 2 and 3 only
  • 2, 3 and 4 only
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4

• With reference to the constitutional position of the Chief Minister in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of the Governor under Article 164 of the Constitution of India.
  2. If the Governor doubts whether the Chief Minister enjoys majority support in the Legislative Assembly, the appropriate constitutional method is a floor test in the House.
  3. If no party is able to form a stable government in a State, President’s Rule can be imposed under Article 360 of the Constitution of India.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

• Eru, Nori, Chap, Som, Jakham, and Moran are tributaries of which of the following rivers?

  • Narmada River
  • Chambal River
  • Luni River
  • Mahi River

• With reference to the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
  2. It was announced in the Union Budget 2018–19.
  3. It covers school education from pre-primary to senior secondary level.

  How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None