Reading Section
1.
Consider the following statements about Leprosy (Hansen's disease) -
1. It is caused by virus which affects skin, eyes & peripherial nerves.
2. India , in 2025, has achieved Elimination Status for Leprosy at National level with Prevalence Rate at 0.57 per 10,000 population.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
It is a chronic bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium Laprae and affects skin, eyes & peripherial nerves.
2.
National Geospatial Knowledge - based Land Surveyof Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) a pilot programme by Department of Land Resource in which hand-drawn maps are replaced by precise spatial databases. This comes under which Ministry?
- [A] Ministry of Rural Development
- [B] Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways
- [C] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
- [D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Rural Development]
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3.
Montreal Protocol, Vienna Convention - What is the use of these Treaties
- [A] Prevention of Air Pollution
- [B] Protection of Ocean and Marine Species
- [C] Protection of Ozone Layer
- [D] None of the Above
Correct Answer: C [Protection of Ozone Layer]
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4.
Dudhwa National Park is located in which state?
- [A] Uttrakhand
- [B] Madhya Pradesh
- [C] Himachal Pradesh
- [D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
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5.
Consider the following statements about INS Aridhaman
1. It is a nuclear power Balistic Missile Submarine
2. It is second submarine in Arihant Class.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
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