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With reference to Balirajgarh site, consider the following statements:
It is located in Uttar Pradesh and linked to the Mauryan Empire.
It has yielded cultural remains from periods including Sunga, Kushan, and Gupta.

With reference to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), consider the following statements:
It hears appeals against orders of the Competition Commission of India.
It can provide advisory opinions when referred by the President of India.

With reference to extracellular RNA (exRNA), consider the following statements:
exRNA exists outside cells and is found in body fluids such as blood and saliva.
exRNA cannot survive outside cells due to rapid enzymatic degradation.
exRNA plays a role in intercellular communication and disease diagnosis.

With reference to Jungle cat (Felis chaus), consider the following statements:
It is the largest among extant Felis species.
It is primarily nocturnal and prefers dense forests.
It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Mega Quiz Correct Answer with Explanation
Q.
With reference to Balirajgarh site, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in Uttar Pradesh and linked to the Mauryan Empire.
2. It has yielded cultural remains from periods including Sunga, Kushan, and Gupta.
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
Answer 6: b) 2 only
Explanation:
 Statement 1 is incorrect: It is located in Madhubani, Bihar, not Uttar Pradesh.
 Statement 2 is correct: Excavations revealed remains from Sunga, Kushan, Gupta, and Pala periods.
Knowledge Box:
Believed to be linked with King Bali and the Videha kingdom, it has been excavated in multiple phases (1962–2014).

Q.
Which of the following best describes the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)?
a) A treaty-based military alliance in the Indian Ocean
b) A voluntary initiative for maritime cooperation among littoral states
c) A UN-led naval peacekeeping mission
d) A bilateral naval exercise between India and ASEAN countries
Answer 7: b) A voluntary initiative for maritime cooperation among littoral states
Explanation:
IONS is a voluntary initiative to enhance maritime cooperation among Indian Ocean navies.
Knowledge Box:
Conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008, it promotes cooperation in maritime security and HADR and follows a rotating chairmanship system.

Q.
With reference to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), consider the following statements:
1. It hears appeals against orders of the Competition Commission of India.
2. It can provide advisory opinions when referred by the President of India.
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
Answer 8: a) 1 only
Explanation:
 Statement 1 is correct: NCLAT hears appeals from CCI.
 Statement 2 is incorrect: Advisory jurisdiction lies with the Supreme Court, not NCLAT.
Knowledge Box:
NCLAT is a quasi-judicial body under the Companies Act, 2013, with powers of a civil court. Appeals from NCLAT lie to the Supreme Court.

Q.
With reference to extracellular RNA (exRNA), consider the following statements:
1. exRNA exists outside cells and is found in body fluids such as blood and saliva.
2. exRNA cannot survive outside cells due to rapid enzymatic degradation.
3. exRNA plays a role in intercellular communication and disease diagnosis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer 9: a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
 Statement 1 is correct: exRNA exists in body fluids.
 Statement 2 is incorrect: It survives via protective molecular carriers.
 Statement 3 is correct: It plays roles in communication and diagnostics.
Knowledge Box:
exRNA includes miRNA, mRNA, and long non-coding RNA. It has potential in early disease detection, including cancer and heart disease.

Q.
With reference to Jungle cat (Felis chaus), consider the following statements:
1. It is the largest among extant Felis species.
2. It is primarily nocturnal and prefers dense forests.
3. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer 10: a) 1 only
Explanation:
 Statement 1 is correct: It is the largest among extant Felis species.
 Statement 2 is incorrect: It is not strictly nocturnal and avoids dense forests.
 Statement 3 is incorrect: It is listed under Schedule II, not Schedule I.
Knowledge Box:
Also called swamp or reed cat, it is widely distributed across Asia and prefers open habitats like wetlands and grasslands.