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Q1) Consider the following statements regarding the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS):
1.It is headed by the Prime Minister and deals with defence and national security matters.
2.It comprises only the Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
3.It is the apex body for decisions on defence, intelligence, and nuclear policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2) Consider the following statements regarding the Vulnerability Atlas of India:
1.It is prepared by the National Disaster Management Authority under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2.It provides district-level hazard maps and housing vulnerability data based on Census 2011.
3.It acts as a tool for disaster management and mitigation planning by mapping multiple hazards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3) Consider the following statements regarding the Namo Drone Didi Yojana:
1.It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at empowering women Self-Help Groups through the use of drones in agriculture.
2.The scheme provides 100% financial assistance for purchasing drones to all beneficiaries.
3.The scheme promotes precision agriculture and aims to generate additional income for rural women.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q4) Consider the following subjects:
1.Prisons
2.Banking
3.Education
4.Agriculture
5.Betting and gambling
6.Fishing and fisheries beyond territorial waters
How many of the above subjects are included in the State List (List II) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Q5) Consider the following statements regarding PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) Rashtriya Sarvekshan:
1.PARAKH assesses students of Grades 3, 6, and 9 across multiple subjects.
2.It focuses on evaluating individual student performance only and does not assess the school system as a whole.
3.It is administered by PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), an autonomous body under NCERT.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q6) Consider the following statements regarding the cVIGIL App:
Statement I:
The cVIGIL App is a mobile application launched by the Election Commission of India that enables citizens to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections in real time.
Statement II :The app allows users to upload geo-tagged photos/videos, which are directly sent to authorities for swift action, usually within a fixed time frame.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q7) With reference to the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) 2026, consider the following statements:
Statement I :
The International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) 2026, organised by the Election Commission of India, aims to familiarise international delegates with India’s electoral system by enabling them to directly observe election processes in different states.
Statement II :
Under the programme, delegates are exposed to electoral technologies such as EVMs, VVPATs, and digital tools like the cVIGIL app, along with interactions with electoral officials
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q8) With reference to the National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE), consider the following statements:
1.It was launched in 2010–11 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2.It provides healthcare services only at the tertiary level through specialized geriatric centres.
3.Primary Health Centres (PHCs) conduct weekly geriatric clinics under the programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q9) Operation Kagar, recently seen in news, is related to:
Q10) Consider the following statements regarding the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC):
1.The PPAC was established in 2002 after the abolition of the Oil Coordination Committee (OCC) to support a deregulated petroleum sector.
2.It functions as an autonomous regulatory authority responsible for fixing petroleum prices in India.
3.PPAC maintains a petroleum data bank and assists the government in administering subsidies on PDS kerosene and domestic LPG.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q11) .
Gyan Bharatam Survey, recently seen in the news refers to:
Q12) .With reference to the Reserve Bank of India, consider the following statements:
1.It was established under the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
2.It has been wholly owned by the Government of India since its inception in 1935.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q13) .
With reference to the “Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)”, consider the following statements:
1.The scheme aims to ensure the holistic and sustainable development of tribal areas and communities, building on the learnings and success of the PMJANMAN.
2.The Abhiyan comprises of 25 interventions implemented by 17 line Ministries and aims to saturate infrastructural gaps in 63,843 villages
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q14) .
“India State of Forest Report (ISFR)”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q15) .Operation Green Hunt, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q16) .
The State Educational Achievement Survey, recently seen in the news, is an initiative by:
Q17) .With reference to PM Vishwakarma, consider the following statements:
1.It is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to support artisans and craftspeople.
2.The scheme provides collateral-free credit, skill training opportunities, and market linkage support to beneficiaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q18) .
With reference to the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), consider the following statements:
1.It is a tri-service entity providing healthcare to armed forces personnel, veterans, and their dependents.
2.The head of AFMS is the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) responsible for medical policy of the armed forces.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q19) .
MyGov PULSE, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q20) .“MyGov Saathi 2.0”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q21) .With reference to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), consider the following statements:
1.It was established under an Act of Parliament in 1968.
2.The Central Industrial Security Force CISF is a specialised Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3.It provides security to critical infrastructure such as airports and nuclear installations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q22) .
With reference to the Gov.in AppStore, consider the following statements:
1.It is a government-owned platform designed to host mobile applications for the delivery of public services.
2.Gov.in AppStore is India's first indigenously developed AppStore
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q23) .
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), consider the following statements:
1.For tracking Individual High-Risk Pregnancies (HRP), e-PMSMA (Extended Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan) was launched in January 2022.
2.It is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
3.PMSMA guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their 2nd / 3rd trimesters of pregnancy at designated government health facilities
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q24) .
The term “Bhasha Sangam”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q25) .The Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR), recently seen in the news, is released by which of the following?
Q26) The landmark Supreme Court judgment in Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu (1992) is primarily associated with which of the following?
Q27) Consider the following statements regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of India:
1.It is a statutory body constituted under the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934.
2.The committee consists of six members, with the Union Finance Minister acting as its ex-officio Chairperson.
3.Its primary objective is to determine the policy interest rate (repo rate) required to achieve the inflation target.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q28) Consider the following statements regarding the 'D-voter' (Doubtful voter) category in India:
1.It is a category of voters whose citizenship is uncertain or under dispute.
2.Assam is currently the only state in India with this category in its electoral rolls.
3.A 'D-voter' can be removed from this category only based on an order from a Foreigners’ Tribunal or a court.
Q29) The 'RELIEF Scheme', recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
Q30) The term "Forum Shopping," frequently discussed in the context of judicial reforms and legal ethics, refers to:
Q31) Consider the following statements regarding the different channels of international negotiations:
1.Track 1 diplomacy involves official, formal negotiations conducted exclusively by designated government representatives, diplomats, and state officials.
2.Track 1.5 diplomacy refers to conflict resolution dialogues that include a mix of official government actors often in an unofficial capacity and non-governmental experts.
3.Track 2 diplomacy consists entirely of informal, unofficial interactions between private citizens, academics, or civil society groups, operating independently of the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q32) Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY):
1.It provides collateral-free institutional credit to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-enterprises.
2.Under the scheme, loans are categorised into Shishu, Kishore, and Tarun, with the 'Kishore' category covering funding needs up to ?50,000.
3.Women entrepreneurs constitute the majority of the beneficiaries who have availed loans under this scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q33) Consider the following statements regarding New Mangalore Port:
Statement I:
New Mangalore Port is Karnataka’s only major port, located at Panambur near the confluence of the Gurupur River and the Arabian Sea, and is known as the deepest inner harbour on the west coast.
Statement II:
The port follows a landlord port model in which private players own the land and infrastructure, while the port authority only regulates operations.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q34) Consider the following pairs of straits and the seas/oceans they connect:
1.Strait of Malacca - Andaman Sea and South China Sea
2.Taiwan Strait - East China Sea and South China Sea
3.Strait of Gibraltar - Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
4.Bering Strait - Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Q35) Consider the following pairs:
Hydropower Project - State
1.Upper Subansiri- Arunachal Pradesh
2.Kiru - Sikkim
3.Naying - Assam
4.Etalin - Arunachal Pradesh
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Q36) Which of the following factors contribute to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect?
1.Increased vegetation cover in cities
2.Heat absorption by concrete and asphalt surfaces
3.Reduced evapotranspiration
4.Urban structures that trap heat (tall buildings, narrow streets)
Q37) Consider the following pairs of lakes and the rivers that feed them:
1.Wular - Chenab
2.Pulicat - Krishna
3.Vembanad - Periyar
4.Sambhar -Luni
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q38) Which of the following countries share a land boundary with Venezuela?
Q39) .Kármán Line, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q40) Consider the following pairs of Nuclear Power Plants and their associated countries:
1) Bushehr - Iran
2) Kakrapar - India
3) Zaporizhzhia - Russia
4) Akkuyu - Turkey
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q41) Consider the following pairs of Islands/Archipelagos frequently mentioned in the news and the water bodies they are located in:
1.Thitu Island - South China Sea
2.Senkaku Islands - East China Sea
3.Socotra Island - Red Sea
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q42) Consider the following pairs of National Parks and States recently in the news:
1.Kuno National Park - Madhya Pradesh
2.Hemis National Park - Himachal Pradesh
3.Raimona National Park - Assam
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Q43) With reference to the Siliguri Corridor, often referred to as the "Chicken's Neck," consider the following statements:
1.It is a narrow stretch of land located in the state of West Bengal that connects Northeast India to the rest of the country.
2.It is bordered by Nepal to the north and Bangladesh to the south.
3.The corridor is strategically vital as it is the only land route through which essential supplies and military reinforcements can reach the North-Eastern states.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q44) With reference to the 'Sponge City' concept recently seen in the news, which of the following best describes its primary objective?
Q45) Which of the following statements best describes 'LiDAR' technology, often mentioned in the context of scientific research and geographical mapping?
Q46) Consider the following statements regarding Western Disturbances:
1.They are shallow extratropical storms originating in the Mediterranean region that bring sudden winter rain to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent.
2.An unusually high frequency of these disturbances extending into late spring (March and April) is highly beneficial for the harvesting of mature Rabi crops in Punjab and Haryana.
3.While the precipitation from these systems eventually settles atmospheric pollutants, the strong winds preceding them can temporarily worsen air quality by raising dust.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q47) Consider the following pairs of Mountain Passes and the places they connect:
1.Zoji La - Connects Srinagar and Leh
2.Shipki La - Connects Kullu Valley and Lahaul-Spiti
3.Lipulekh - Connects Uttarakhand and Tibet
4.Nathu La - Connects Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q48) Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of tropical hot deserts:
Statement 1. Most of the world’s tropical hot deserts, such as the Sahara and the Atacama, are located on the western margins of continents in the subtropics.
Statement 2. These regions are characterized by descending dry air in the subtropical high-pressure belts and the influence of cold ocean currents, which inhibit rainfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q49) Consider the following statements regarding the Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) for State Development Loans:
1.The Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) for SDLs is introduced by the Reserve Bank of India.
2.The strategy involves issuing SDLs through a pre-announced calendar to enhance predictability for investors.
3.BIS is mandatory for all Indian states from the beginning of Financial Year 2026–2027.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q50) With reference to Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) in India, consider the following statements:
1.SPRs are emergency stockpiles of crude oil maintained to ensure energy security during supply disruptions.
2.India’s existing SPR capacity of 5.33 MMT is sufficient for about 100 days of crude oil requirement.
3.Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) contribute to India’s overall storage capacity of petroleum products.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q51) With reference to "Remittance Economy", which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Kerala receives the highest share of inward remittances among all Indian states, accounting for nearly one-fifth of its GSDP.
2.?The "Dutch Disease" phenomenon is often associated with remittance-dependent economies where the manufacturing sector remains underdeveloped.
3.?Remittances are recorded under the Capital Account of the Balance of Payments (BoP).
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q52) Consider the following statements regarding the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA):
1.It was established in 1899 at the First International Peace Conference held at The Hague.
2.It is a permanent court with fixed judges like the International Court of Justice.
3.It deals with disputes involving states, international organizations, and private parties.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q53) “Operation Eternal Darkness”, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following countries?
Q54) Consider the following countries:
1. Ireland
2. Iceland
3. Liechtenstein
4. Luxembourg
5. Norway
6. Finland
Which of the countries given above are members of the European Union (EU)?
Q55) Which of the following organizations conducts the annual nuclear deterrence exercise known as “Steadfast Noon”?
Q56) Which of the following organisations publishes the Global Peace Index?
Q57) The Roosevelt Corollary, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
Q58) .
With reference to the World Trade Organization (WTO), consider the following statements:
1.It is an international body that frames rules for global trade.
2.The WTO's top decision-making body is the Ministerial Conference.
3.The General Council is the top day-to-day decision-making body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q59) .With reference to Chad, consider the following countries:
1.Libya
2.Sudan
3.Ethiopia
4.Nigeria
Which of the above countries share a border with Chad?
Q60) .“Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026)” recently seen in the news is a bilateral exercise between India and which of the following countries?
Q61) .
Consider the following countries:
1.Algeria
2.Niger
3.Nigeria
4.Burkina Faso
Which of the above countries share a border with Mali?
Q62) .Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din, recently seen in the news, are located in which of the following countries?
Q63) .
“Operation Economic Fury”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q64) .
Which of the following countries share a border with Eswatini?
1.South Africa
2.Mozambique
3.Zimbabwe
4.Botswana
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q65) .
The “Adaptation Gap Report”, often seen in the news, is released by which of the following?
Q66) .Golestan Palace, recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following countries?
Q67) .With reference to the Pacific Alliance, consider the following statements:
1.The Pacific Alliance is an initiative of regional integration comprising Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, officially established on April 28th, 2011.
2.It primarily focuses on military cooperation and collective defence among its member countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q68) .With reference to Hungary, consider the following statements:
1.Hungary shares its borders with Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia.
2.Hungary has a coastline along the Adriatic Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q69) .
The “Easter Truce” recently seen in the news refers to:
Q70) “Biennial Transparency Report (BTR)”, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q71) Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
Biogenic carbon refers to carbon absorbed, stored, and released by living organisms such as plants through natural processes like photosynthesis and decomposition, operating within a short-term carbon cycle.
Statement II:
Biogenic carbon is always completely carbon-neutral irrespective of how biomass is sourced or managed.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q72) .
With reference to Cocoa (Theobroma cacao), consider the following statements:
1.Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.), native to the Amazon basin of South America, was introduced into India in the early half of the 20th century
2.The tropical diversified congenial climate available in India provides immense scope for its cultivation.
3.It is mainly grown in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
4.There are over 20 species in the genus but the cocoa tree Theobroma cacao is the only one cultivated widely.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q73) .
With reference to Heat Waves in India, consider the following statements:
1.A heat wave is considered when the maximum temperature reaches at least 40°C in plains and 30°C in hilly regions.
2.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues color-coded heat wave warnings through its daily bulletins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q74) .Consider the following statements regarding Sentinel Species:
1.They are species whose health indicates the condition of an ecosystem and provide early warning signals of environmental changes.
2.Frogs, due to their permeable skin, are highly sensitive to pollutants and are considered important sentinel species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q75) .With reference to the Ganges River Dolphin, consider the following statements:
1.It is a marine species found in coastal waters of India.
2.It uses echolocation to navigate and hunt prey.
3.It is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q76) Which specific animal is famous for its role in producing traditional Kopi Luwak coffee?
Q77) With reference to the cultivation of Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) in India, consider the following statements:
1. India is one of the few countries in the world permitted by the United Nations to produce and export legal opium gum.
2.The licensing, enforcement, and procurement of the crop are strictly controlled by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
3.In India, the two types of licenses issued to farmers include the 'Opium Gum' license for manual extraction and the 'Concentrate of Poppy Straw' (CPS) license.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q78) The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships was recently seen in the news.
Consider the following statements:
1.It requires ships to maintain an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM).
2.It is implemented under the United Nations Environment Programme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q79) Consider the following statements regarding 'Tar Balls', often seen in the news:
1.They are dark, sticky patches of weathered oil that form exclusively due to anthropogenic marine oil spills.
2.They are formed when lighter components of crude oil evaporate, leaving behind heavier, viscous residues.
3.They are known to harbor specific hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q80) In the context of environmental biotechnology, how are transgenic zebrafish primarily utilized as bio-indicators?
Q81) With reference to 'Mission Amrit Sarovar', which of the following best describes its primary objective?
Q82) With reference to the ‘Green Pill Millipede’ (Arthrosphaera lutescens), consider the following statements:
1) It is an endemic species found in the Western Ghats of India.
2) It possesses a natural self-cleaning biological mechanism similar to the 'lotus effect' found in certain plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q83) Consider the following statements regarding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):
1.It is a global environmental policy established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to regulate international trade.
2.Its primary objective is to prevent "carbon leakage" by ensuring that imported goods are subject to the same carbon costs as domestic products.
3.The initial implementation of the mechanism specifically targets highly carbon-intensive sectors such as cement, iron and steel, aluminium, and fertilizers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q84) Consider the following statements regarding the Gharial:
1. The gharial is found in northern Indian river systems such as the Ganga River, Yamuna River, Chambal River, Gandak River, Girwa River and Ramganga River.
2. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, where adult males develop a bulbous growth called a ghara on the tip of their snout.
3. The gharial is listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q85) The term ‘Qdenga’, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q86) “Quantum Cryptography”, recently seen in news, is best defined as:
Q87) DNS (Domain Name System) spoofing, recently seen in news, refers to:
Q88) Consider the following statements regarding Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs):
1.Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are the biologically active components in a drug responsible for producing the intended therapeutic effect.
2.In biologic drugs, the active component is referred to as a Bulk Process Intermediate (BPI).
3.Excipients are chemically active substances that directly interact with biological targets to produce therapeutic effects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q89) Consider the following statements about iPRISM technology:
1.It is a rapid point-of-care diagnostic tool used for detecting urinary tract infections directly from processed urine samples.
2.It uses silicon photonic chips to detect bacterial growth through light-based signals.
3.It can also determine effective antibiotics for targeted treatment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q90) “Hubble Tension”, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q91) .With reference to Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, consider the following statements:
1.It is a form of immunotherapy that uses a patient’s own T cells to fight cancer.
2.It involves inserting a new gene into T cells to help them better recognise cancer cells.
3.It has shown equal effectiveness in treating both blood cancers and solid tumours.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q92) .
With reference to Heatstroke, consider the following statements:
1.Heat stroke is the most severe form of heat-related illness and it occurs when the body overheats and cannot cool down.
2.Heat stroke is life-threatening and requires immediate medical treatment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q93) Recently, the term "Somatic Cognitive Action Network (SCAN)" was mentioned in the news.
It is primarily related to which of the following?
Q94) Consider the following pairs regarding the Artemis program and lunar exploration:
Mission - Key Feature
1.Artemis I - Uncrewed flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft around the Moon.
2.Artemis II - The first crewed mission to land astronauts on the lunar surface since the Apollo program.
3.Lunar Gateway- A planned small space station in lunar orbit intended to serve as a solar-powered communication hub and science laboratory.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
Q95) With reference to India’s three-stage nuclear power programme, consider the following statements:
1. The first stage involves the use of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) to produce plutonium from natural uranium.
2. The second stage uses Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) to generate more fissile material from depleted uranium.
3. The third stage is based on the use of thorium to produce uranium-233 for energy generation.
4. India’s nuclear programme is designed primarily due to its abundant uranium reserves and limited thorium reserves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q96) Sonobuoy, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q97) With reference to tribal festivals and their associated tribes in India, consider the following pairs:
Festival - Associated Tribe
1. Samakka Saralamma Jatara - Koya
2. Tusu Parab - Santhal
3. Si-Donyi Festival - Kondh
4. Boda Tyohar - Hatti tribe
5. Hornbill Festival - Naga tribes
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Q98) Consider the following description of a tribal group in India:
They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) inhabiting the forested regions of the Eastern Ghats in southern Odisha.
The men wear a distinctive white loincloth with red fringes and a tail-like extension.
Their cultural features include Idital wall paintings, speaking Sora (a Munda language), and using the Sorang Sompeng script.
Their social structure includes a lineage-based system called Birinda and cooperative labor practices known as Ansir.
Which of the following tribes is best described above?
Q99) .Consider the following statements about Baluchari Saree:
1.Baluchari sarees are identified by their long pallu and rectangular motifs arranged in a continuous, unbroken pattern.
2.Baluchari weaving was flourished during the period of Musid Quli Khan, the Diwan of Bengal
3.Murshidabad variety of less twisted mulberry silk yarn was originally used in Baluchari sarees.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q100) With reference to the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It is an 11th-century monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
2.The site was originally established as a center of learning by the Paramara King Bhoja.
3. The complex contains inscriptions of various literary works, including the Parijatamanjari and the Kurmasataka.
4. Currently, the site is governed by a 2003 ASI arrangement that allows Hindus to perform puja on Tuesdays and Muslims to offer Namaz on Fridays.
Which of the statements given above are correct?