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• With reference to the Karun river, consider the following statements:

  1. It is the only navigable river of Iran.
  2. The river merges directly into the Caspian Sea.

  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 Nor’westers:

  1. They are violent pre-monsoon thunderstorms that occur mainly in eastern and northeastern parts of India.
  2. These storms are locally known as Kalbaisakhi in West Bengal and adjoining areas.
  3. They occur mainly during the winter season due to the influence of western disturbances.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the Jnanpith Award:

  1. It is India’s highest literary honour.
  2. It is bestowed upon any Indian citizen who writes in any 22 official languages (only) of India mentioned in 8th Schedule of Constitution of India.
  3. The award is only given for a single work by a writer.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following statements about the GOBARDHAN scheme:

  1. The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry of the scheme.
  2. The scheme is implemented under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and contributes to improving rural sanitation and clean energy generation.
  3. The scheme provides direct income support to farmers through Minimum Support Price (MSP) for biogas produced at household level.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following statements about the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA):

  1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.
  2. It regulates only inter-country adoptions of Indian children.
  3. It acts as the Central Authority for inter-country adoptions under the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, 1993.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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