1. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding Indian Forest Act, 1927:

2. Which of the following biosphere reserves are located in the biodiversity hotspot regions of India.

1. 1.Great Nicobar
2. 2.Nanda Devi
3. 3.Agasthyamalai
4. 4.Pachmarhi
5. 5.Sunderbans

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

3. Which of the following substances are readily detected by any metal detectors?

1. 1.Gold Coins
2. 2.Mercury Thermometer
3. 3.Bronze items
4. 4.A glass Bottle of Liquor
5. 5.A typical Gold Ring

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

4. Consider the following statements regarding Shanghai Co-operation organisation:

1. 1.It is an intergovernmental body with India as its founding member.
2. 2.Regional Anti-terrorist structure aimed at combating terrorism and extremism is a permanent organ of SCO.
3. 3.Recently, statue of Unity from India has been included under the eight wonders of SCO.

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

5. With reference to the Parliamentary Committees, consider the following statements:

1. 1.The Committee on Public Undertakings consists elected only from Lok Sabha and a Minister is not eligible for election to this Committee.
2. 2.The Committee on Public Accounts consists members elected by both the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and a Minister is not eligible for election to this Committee.

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

6. Consider the following statements

1. 1.Article 164 of the Constitution allows a non-legislator to occupy a post in the council of ministers, including the office of the chief minister for six months.
2. 2.Article 171 of the Constitution says the governor can nominate eminent persons from the field for literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.

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

7. The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the

8. With reference to Commodity Markets Outlook, consider the following:

1. 1.It is jointly published by World bank and World Trade Organisation.
2. 2.It provides market analysis for commodity like energy, agriculture, precious metals, and fertilizers.
3. 3.It forecasts prices for all commodities excluding oil.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

9. In context to Devanahalli Pomelo Trees, consider the following:

1. 1.It is a citrus variety, is almost on the brink of extinction.
2. 2.It is a parent of the grapefruit and rich in Vitamin C.
3. 3.It has a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Karnataka and is popularly known as chakota.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

10. Thwaites Glacier is located in which of the following region?