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• Consider the following statements about the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve:

  1. It is located in the Tarai-Bhabar belt of the upper Gangetic plains of Bihar.
  2. The Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is part of this tiger reserve.
  3. The reserve is famous for some of the finest examples of Sal forests (Shorea robusta) in India.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Softshell Turtle:

  It is a freshwater turtle species found in river systems such as the Ganga, Indus, and Mahanadi basins. It is classified as “Critically Endangered” under the IUCN Red List. It is primarily carnivorous and plays an important role as a scavenger in maintaining river ecosystem health.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) market:

  1. It refers to derivative contracts where the underlying asset is not physically delivered and settlement is done in cash based on a reference rate.
  2. It is mainly used in currencies that are fully convertible and freely traded in global markets.

  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 Section 126(1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951:

  1. It prohibits the display of election-related content in electronic media, including television and similar apparatus, during the 48 hours preceding the conclusion of polling.
  2. Violation of this provision of RPA is punishable with imprisonment.

  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 pardoning powers of the Governor of a state:

  1. The Governor can grant pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, or commutation of sentence for offences against laws within the executive power of the State under Article 161 of the Constitution.
  2. The Governor can grant pardon in cases of death sentence in all circumstances, including those under laws made by Parliament.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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