1. In the context to the Eastern and Western Ghats, consider the following statements:

1. 1. 1. While the Western Ghats passes through six states, the Eastern Ghats passes through only four states.
   2. 2. While Western Ghats was recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, Eastern Ghats got the tag very recently in 2020.
   3. 3. Both the Western and Eastern Ghats meet at the Nilgiri Hills.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Neutrinos are the second most widely occurring particle in the universe, only second to protons.

Statement 2: Neutrinos hold the key to several important and fundamental questions on the origin of the Universe and the energy production in stars.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. 1. 1. Gadgil Committee defined the boundaries of the Western Ghats for the purposes of ecological management and proposed that this entire area be designated as ecologically sensitive area (ESA).
   2. 2. None of the six concerned states agreed with the recommendations of the Gadgil Committee Report.
   3. 3. The Kasturirangan report seeks to bring just 37% of the Western Ghats under the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) zones — down from the 64% suggested by the Gadgil report.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the Haryana Quota for Private Jobs:

1. 1. 1. The law provides for 75% reservation in private sector jobs to those having a resident certificate (domicile).
   2. 2. The law will be applicable for a period of 20 years.
   3. 3. Jobs with a gross monthly salary of not more than ₹50,000 will be up for hiring from among local candidates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. With respect to The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1. 1. It is a not-for-profit, policy research organization that is headquartered in New Delhi.
   2. 2. The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual event of TERI.
   3. 3. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment was conceived by TERI and developed jointly with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Options:

6. Consider the following statements with respect to East Asia Summit (EAS):

1. 1. 1. The concept of an ‘East Asia Grouping’ was first promoted in 1991 by the then Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir bin Mohamad.
   2. 2. The First East Asia Summit was held in Tokyo, Japan.
   3. 3. India is a founding member of the East Asia Summit.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

7. Bhiku Ramji Idate commission was set up by the Government of India to

8. With respect to The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1. 1. It is a not-for-profit, policy research organization that is headquartered in New Delhi.
   2. 2. The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual event of TERI.
   3. 3. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment was conceived by TERI and developed jointly with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Options:

9. Consider the following statements with respect to East Asia Summit (EAS):

1. 1. 1. The concept of an ‘East Asia Grouping’ was first promoted in 1991 by the then Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir bin Mohamad.
   2. 2. The First East Asia Summit was held in Tokyo, Japan.
   3. 3. India is a founding member of the East Asia Summit.

Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?

10. Bhiku Ramji Idate commission was set up by the Government of India to