Q.1) With reference to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, consider the following statements:
- It is a multilateral nuclear arms control agreement of the cold war era.
- It is a part of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty of the UN.
- It aims to ban the development, testing and possession of short and medium range ground-launched nuclear missiles with a range of 500-5,000 km.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) Only 3
d) All are correct
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Q.2) Which of the following is the largest amongst the Lakshadweep Islands?
a) Andrott
b) Bangaram
c) Agatti
d) Bangaram
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Q.3) Consider the following pairs regarding chemical compounds used in fire crackers and colors emitted:
- Red -Strontium salts
- Yellow -Sodium salts
- Green -Barium salts
- Blue -Copper salts
Which of the given pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 4
c) 2, 3, 4
d) All are correct
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Q.4) Direct Tax is a tax levied directly on a taxpayer who pays it to the Government and cannot pass it on to someone else. Which of the following is not an example of direct tax?
- Income Tax
- Estate Tax
- Wealth Tax
Select the correct codes from following options:
a) Only 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) None of the above
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Q.5) Druzhba III is a bilateral military exercise between which of the following countries?
a) China and Russia
b) South Korea and Russia
c) Russia and Pakistan
d) Ukraine and NATO
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