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• Identify the river on the basis of the following information:

  1. It flows through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  2. It is mentioned in ancient Indian literature, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
  3. Its major tributaries include the Chitravati, Papagni, Cheyyeru, and Kunderu rivers.

  Select the correct answer from the following:

  • Tungabhadra River
  • Palar River
  • Pennar River
  • Krishna River

• With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), consider the following statements:

  1. It is a skill development programme launched by the Government of India in 2015.
  2. Only candidates aged between 18 and 25 years are eligible for training under the scheme.
  3. The scheme caters to individuals from diverse educational backgrounds, including those without formal education.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Identify the species based on the following description:

  1. It belongs to the order Diptera and the family Syrphidae.
  2. It does not possess a stinger.
  3. It has a typical fly head with short antennae and bulbous eyes.

  Select the correct answer from the following:

  • Honey Bee
  • Hoverfly
  • Paper Wasp
  • Dragonfly

• If the Reserve Bank of India intends to pursue an expansionary monetary policy, which of the following measures would be inconsistent with such a policy?

  1. Reducing the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
  2. Increasing the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate
  3. Reducing the Bank Rate and Repo Rate

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the North Eastern Council (NEC):

  1. It is a constitutional body established under the Constitution of India.
  2. The Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is its Ex-Officio Chairman.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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