1. Mt. Elbrus recently seen in news is located in:

2. Consider the following statements about Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award:

• 1. This award aims to recognize and reward journalists who have actively contributed towards the field of space science
• 2. The nominations are open to all Indians who have a good experience in journalism

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. The term ‘’OFET’’ recently seen in news related to:

4. Consider the following statements about Mt. Elbrus:

• 1. It is a dormant volcano in Russia.
• 2. This mountain is considered as the highest mountain in Europe.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

5. ‘Heracles Inexpectatus’’ is recently seen in news is:

6. In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass:

7. In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?

• 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas.
• 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.
• 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

8. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is:

9. Consider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):

• 1. It is an Intergovernmental body under the United Nations
• 2. It does not conduct its own research.
• 3. It was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?

• 1. It opposed idolatry.
• 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
• 3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: