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• Consider the following pairs:

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  1. Naqoura – Lebanon
  2. Tyre – Israel
  3. Golestan Palace – Saudi Arabia

  How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following statements about the Rice’s whale:

  1. It was recognised as a distinct species and is found in the Gulf of Mexico.
  2. It is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.

  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 Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G):

  1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
  2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
  3. The minimum house size under the scheme is 25 sq. m.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the YUVIKA Programme:

  1. It is a learning and awareness programme launched by Niti aayog.
  2. Students who have completed Class 10 can apply for the programme.
  3. Students from rural areas are given special weightage in selection.

  How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following statements about Algeria:

  1. It is located in the Sahel region of north Africa.
  2. It has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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