Reading Section

1.

5th edition joint military Exercise Harimau Shakti has commenced in Rajasthan between India & ___________?

  • [A] Indonesia
  • [B] Russia
  • [C] Malaysia
  • [D] Thailand

Correct Answer: C [Malaysia]

Notes:

2.

Consider the following astatements w.r.t. 70th Death Anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar 

1. He is known as Father of Monetary Economics of India.

2. He led Mahad Satyagraha. 

Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]

Notes:

Both statements are true.

3.

Consider the following statements about Onchocerciasis 

1. It is a neglected tropical disease that is caused by virus.

2. Niger becomes first African country to eleminate Onchocerciasis. 

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:

Onchocerciasis is a neglected Tropical Parasitic Disease caused by filareal worm Onchocerea Volvulus.

4.

Dolomedes Indicus has been recently discovered in Evergreen forest of Western Ghat. It is a _____?

  • [A] Spider
  • [B] Butterfly
  • [C] Bird
  • [D] Snake

Correct Answer: A [Spider]

Notes:

5.

Consider the following statement w.r.t. Right to Disconnect 

1. It is a legal protection allowing employees to disconnect from work during non-work hours.

2. It is based on Article 42 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A [Only 1]

Notes:

It is based on Article 24 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.