Q.1) With reference to Jainism, consider the following statements:

1. Adinath is the first Tirthankara of Jainism.
2. He along with Arishtamneni finds mention in Rig-Veda.
3. He is represented by the sign of Bull whereas Mahavira is symbolized as Lion.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None of the above

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Q.2) With reference to the Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali Campaign, consider the following statements:

1. It is a pan-India campaign aimed to minimize air pollution the Diwali festive period.
2. Under this initiative, all coloured and noise making crackers are completely banned throughout the country.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. The nuclear fusion reaction is a reaction where mass is directly converted into energy.
2. On Sun, there is a nuclear fusion of hydrogen isotopes into Helium which releases tremendous amount of Heat.
3. Individual fission reaction is more energetic than fusion reaction.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 2

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Q.4) Yash Pal Committee recommendations are related to:

a) E-learning facilities for school going children

b) Vocational education during schooling

c) Reducing academic burden of school going children

d) Curriculum revision of Schooling

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Q.5) The term Third Pole is often seen in news. Consider the following statements with respect to the thid pole:

1. Third Pole is a region in Asia with the world’s third-largest store of ice
2. The region encompasses the Himalaya-Hindu Kush mountain ranges, the Tibetan Plateau along with the Siberia region of Russia.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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