1. Consider the following statements about Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

• 1. NCDs, also known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration
• 2. They are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioral factors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Press Freedom Index was recently released by which of the following organisations:

3. Emissions Gap Report, 2018 was published by

4. Which of the following statements is/are true about Mithi River?

• 1. It is also known as Mahim river located in the state of Karnataka
• 2. It is a nominated bird sanctuary where migratory birds come for nesting

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements about Chief Information Commission (CIC):

• 1. It has been constituted under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
• 2. The jurisdiction of the Commission extends over all Central Public Authorities.
• 3. The CIC shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner and such number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be deemed necessary.

Which of the above given statements are correct?

6. Which of the following statements is/are true about Montreal Protocol?

• 1. It is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that are responsible for ozone depletion.
• 2. It is the globally binding legal pact signed in 1987 and entered into force in 1989.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

7. Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

• 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene,
• 2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

8. Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?

9. Consider the following statements about Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA):

• 1. It is a preferential regional trade agreement formerly known as the Bangkok Agreement
• 2. It aims to promote economic development of its members through the adoption of mutually beneficial trade liberalization measures
• 3. It is open to all members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, which serves as the APTA Secretariat.

Which of the above given statements are correct?

10. All revenues received by the Union. Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the: