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• Consider the following description:

  It is a highly nutritious woody deciduous vine berry native to eastern Asia and is also known as the Chinese gooseberry. The crop requires 700–800 chilling hours and grows best in mid-hill regions between 800–1500 m altitude. It is highly sensitive to frost, strong winds, and temperatures above 35°C.

  The above description refers to:

  • Persimmon
  • Kiwi
  • Apricot
  • Avocado

• With reference to the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), consider the following statements:

  1. It is an intergovernmental organization.
  2. India is a founding member of the APO.
  3. Its headquarters is located in Tokyo, Japan.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following statements about the Netherlands:

  1. It is bordered by Germany and Belgium.
  2. It possesses one of the world’s largest natural gas fields.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following description:

  It is a shallow brackish water lagoon along the Bay of Bengal coast, separated from the sea by the Sriharikota Island. It is fed by the Aarani and Kalangi rivers, while the Buckingham Canal passes through it. It is also a Ramsar Site.

  The above description refers to:

  • Chilika Lake
  • Kolleru Lake
  • Vembanad Lake
  • Pulicat Lake

• Consider the following statements about Shukrayaan:

  1. Shukrayaan is India’s first dedicated mission for the exploration of Mars.
  2. The mission is scheduled to be launched aboard the PSLV rocket.
  3. Sweden has joined India’s Shukrayaan Mission.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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