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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Index of eight core industries was released by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO).
2. The IIP index is computed and published by the ministry of commerce and industries on a monthly basis.
3. The eight core industries include coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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1. Index of eight core industries was released by the ministry of commerce and industries.
2. The IIP index is computed and published by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) on a monthly basis.
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Question 2 of 5
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Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The corona disease (COVID-19) is caused by bacteria.
2. Viruses are named based on their genetic structure to facilitate the development of diagnostic tests, vaccines, and medicines.
3. Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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1. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus, NOT by bacteria.
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Question 3 of 5
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Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India on the basis of nomination by other judges of the Supreme Court
2. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President with the consultation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q.Consider the following statements about ‘the United Nations Security Council’.
1. The Security Council has primary responsibility, under the United Nations Charter, for the maintenance of international peace and security.
2. The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are China, India, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
3. Ten non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Q. Consider the following statements about Col. ‘Bull’ Kumar:
1. Colonel Narendra “Bull” Kumar was an Indian soldier-mountaineer.
2. He was deputy leader of the first Indian successful Everest Expedition that scaled Mount Everest in 1965.
3. Col. Kumar was awarded Padma Shri in 1965.
4. He was decorated with Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Kirti Chakra, and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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ans.d
Colonel Narinder ‘Bull’ Kumar (Retd.), instrumental in the Army launching Operation Meghdoot and securing the dominating heights of Siachen Glacier in 1984, died at the Army’s Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital here on Thursday. He was 87 and had age-related ailments.
Col. Kumar was awarded Padma Shri in 1965. He was decorated with Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Kirti Chakra and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. He is a recipient of the Mac Gregor Medal awarded to armed forces personnel for military reconnaissance. The battalion headquarters on the glacier close to an altitude of 16,000 feet is named “Kumar post” in his honour.
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