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• With reference to the PRASHAD Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
  2. It was launched under the Ministry of Culture.
  3. It aims at integrated development of identified pilgrimage destinations and allows voluntary contributions through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Public Private Partnership (PPP).

  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

• The Taftan volcano, recently in the news, is located in which country?

  • Pakistan
  • Iran
  • Afghanistan
  • Saudi Arabia

• Consider the following statements regarding Red Sanders:

  1. It is an endemic tree species found mainly in the Western Ghats of India.
  2. It is listed under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

  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 Indian Star Tortoise:

  1. Female Indian Star Tortoises are considerably larger than their male counterparts.
  2. These tortoises hibernate during winter months.
  3. It is classified as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.

  How many of the above statements is/are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following statements regarding the Ottawa Convention:

  1. It bans the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines due to their long-term impact on civilians.
  2. India is a member of this Convention.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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