4. Consider the following statements regarding Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS):
They are administered by NESTS under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
CBSE curriculum is followed in these schools.
Admission is restricted exclusively to Scheduled Tribe students.
They are administered by NESTS under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
CBSE curriculum is followed in these schools.
Admission is restricted exclusively to Scheduled Tribe students.
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Which of the statements given above are correct?
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49%
(a) 1 and 2 only
16%
(b) 1 and 3 only
12%
(c) 2 and 3 only
23%
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements regarding Software Technology Parks of India (STPI):
It was established before the economic reforms of 1991.
It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
It implements both STP and EHTP schemes
It was established before the economic reforms of 1991.
It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
It implements both STP and EHTP schemes
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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31%
(a) 2 and 3 only
22%
(b) 1 and 3 only
13%
(c) 1 and 2 only
33%
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Mega Quiz Correct Answer with Explanation
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF):
It was established through an Act of Parliament enacted in 2023.
It functions under the Department of Science and Technology.
It is mandated to promote research only in science and engineering disciplines.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. ANRF was established through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023.
Statement 2 is correct. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Statement 3 is incorrect. ANRF is not confined to science and engineering alone. It seeks to foster a research and innovation culture across universities, colleges, research institutions and R&D laboratories covering a broad spectrum of disciplines in line with the National Education Policy.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Solar Cycle:
Solar minimum corresponds to the phase of lowest sunspot activity.
Solar maximum occurs when sunspots are most numerous.
The Sun's magnetic field returns to its original orientation after a complete magnetic cycle of about 22 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct.
Solar minimum marks the beginning of a cycle when sunspot activity is at its lowest. Solar maximum is the phase of peak activity characterized by increased sunspots, solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
The commonly discussed solar cycle is approximately 11 years, during which the Sun's magnetic poles reverse. Another 11 years are required for the poles to return to their original orientation, making the complete magnetic cycle roughly 22 years.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Nilgiri Tahr:
It is endemic to the Western Ghats.
Both males and females possess horns.
It is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Nilgiri Tahr is endemic to the southern Western Ghats.
Statement 2 is correct. Both sexes possess horns, though males have larger and more robust horns.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The species is classified as Endangered, not Vulnerable, on the IUCN Red List.
The species remains threatened due to habitat fragmentation, invasive species, plantations and developmental activities in montane grasslands.
4. Consider the following statements regarding Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS):
They are administered by NESTS under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
CBSE curriculum is followed in these schools.
Admission is restricted exclusively to Scheduled Tribe students.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
EMRSs are managed by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and follow the CBSE curriculum.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While these schools primarily cater to Scheduled Tribe students, limited admission of non-ST students is permitted under prescribed norms.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Software Technology Parks of India (STPI):
It was established before the economic reforms of 1991.
It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
It implements both STP and EHTP schemes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF):
It was established through an Act of Parliament enacted in 2023.
It functions under the Department of Science and Technology.
It is mandated to promote research only in science and engineering disciplines.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. ANRF was established through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023.
Statement 2 is correct. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Statement 3 is incorrect. ANRF is not confined to science and engineering alone. It seeks to foster a research and innovation culture across universities, colleges, research institutions and R&D laboratories covering a broad spectrum of disciplines in line with the National Education Policy.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Solar Cycle:
Solar minimum corresponds to the phase of lowest sunspot activity.
Solar maximum occurs when sunspots are most numerous.
The Sun's magnetic field returns to its original orientation after a complete magnetic cycle of about 22 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct.
Solar minimum marks the beginning of a cycle when sunspot activity is at its lowest. Solar maximum is the phase of peak activity characterized by increased sunspots, solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
The commonly discussed solar cycle is approximately 11 years, during which the Sun's magnetic poles reverse. Another 11 years are required for the poles to return to their original orientation, making the complete magnetic cycle roughly 22 years.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Nilgiri Tahr:
It is endemic to the Western Ghats.
Both males and females possess horns.
It is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Nilgiri Tahr is endemic to the southern Western Ghats.
Statement 2 is correct. Both sexes possess horns, though males have larger and more robust horns.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The species is classified as Endangered, not Vulnerable, on the IUCN Red List.
The species remains threatened due to habitat fragmentation, invasive species, plantations and developmental activities in montane grasslands.
4. Consider the following statements regarding Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS):
They are administered by NESTS under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
CBSE curriculum is followed in these schools.
Admission is restricted exclusively to Scheduled Tribe students.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
EMRSs are managed by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and follow the CBSE curriculum.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While these schools primarily cater to Scheduled Tribe students, limited admission of non-ST students is permitted under prescribed norms.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Software Technology Parks of India (STPI):
It was established before the economic reforms of 1991.
It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
It implements both STP and EHTP schemes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. STPI was established in 1991, not before the economic reforms era.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. It functions under MeitY and administers both the Software Technology Park (STP) Scheme and Electronics Hardware Technology Park (EHTP) Scheme.
STPI played a major role in India's emergence as a global software export hub
Statement 1 is incorrect. STPI was established in 1991, not before the economic reforms era.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. It functions under MeitY and administers both the Software Technology Park (STP) Scheme and Electronics Hardware Technology Park (EHTP) Scheme.
STPI played a major role in India's emergence as a global software export hub
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