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• “He was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from the south-western state of Kerala. He is recognised as the founder of the Nair Service Society (NSS), which represents the Nair community. He actively supported the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) for temple entry rights for lower castes, even though he was not directly involved in the satyagraha. Following India’s independence, he shifted his focus through the Nair Service Society (NSS) to counter the expansion of communist influence in Kerala. He was honored with the title Bharata Kesari (Lion of India) by the President of India for his lifelong service to society and the independence movement.”

  Which one of the following personalities is described in the above paragraph?

  • a) Sree Narayana Guru
  • b) Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai
  • c) Ayyankali
  • d) K. Kelappan

• Consider the following statements about the Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary:

  1. It is located in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. It was a part of the Saryu River.
  3. It is designated as Ramsar site.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • a) Only one
  • b) Only two
  • c) All three
  • d) None

• Consider the following statements about the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention:

  1. It is aimed at providing direct income support to farmers through minimum price guarantees.
  2. It is being implemented under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme of Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES).

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a) 1 only
  • b) 2 only
  • c) Both 1 and 2
  • d) Neither 1 nor 2

• Consider the following statements about mitochondria:

  1. Mitochondria are double-membrane–bound organelles responsible for cellular respiration and ATP production in eukaryotic cells.
  2. Mitochondria possess their own DNA and ribosomes, and are believed to have originated through the endosymbiotic theory.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a) 1 only
  • b) 2 only
  • c) Both 1 and 2
  • d) Neither 1 nor 2

• Pench Tiger Reserve, seen in the news recently, is located in

  • a) Assam
  • b) Uttarakhand
  • c) Maharashtra
  • d) Karnataka