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Q1. In which of the following areas are the digital technologies like RIS, LADIS , PANI and MIRS used?
- To record cargo movement in the National Waterways, there is a use of digital tools like LADIS (Least Available Depth Info System), RIS (River Information System), PANI, and MIRS for real-time navigation and logistics tracking.
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Q2. Consider the following statements about the Chera Dynasty:
i) The Chera dynasty was one of the three major ancient Tamil dynasties that ruled over parts of present-day Kerala and western Tamil Nadu during the Sangam Age.
ii) The Cheras were known for their extensive maritime trade, particularly in spices like black pepper, which attracted Roman traders to their ports such as Muziris.
iii) The Chera rulers followed a decentralized administrative system with important role given to local chieftains or village assemblies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- All statements are correct. The Cheras were a powerful ancient Tamil dynasty famous for their prosperous trade relations with the Romans. Chera administration was not highly centralized; they relied heavily on local chieftains and village assemblies (similar to other Sangam Age kingdoms).
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Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO):
i) ENSO is a recurring climate pattern involving changes in sea surface temperatures and atmospheric circulation across the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
ii) The El Niño phase is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, often leading to deficient rainfall during the Indian southwest monsoon.
iii) La Niña, the opposite phase of ENSO, is always beneficial for Indian agriculture as it guarantees above-normal rainfall in every instance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct. ENSO significantly influences global weather, and El Niño is often associated with weaker monsoons in India. Statement 3 is incorrect because while La Niña generally brings good rainfall, its impact can vary in intensity and is not guaranteed to be beneficial in every case.
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Q4. With reference to the constitutional amendment acts, in which of the following years there was no constitutional amendment acts passed?
- In the year 2016, there was no constitutional amendment acts passed. It was passed in other three years- 2017- Introduced the Goods and Services Tax. 2018- Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes. 2019- 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs).
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Q5. Consider the following statements about the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme:
i) The PLI Scheme is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing, enhancing export competitiveness, and reducing dependence on imports in selected key sectors.
ii) The scheme provides financial incentives to eligible companies based on their incremental production and sales over a base year.
iii) Once a sector is covered under the PLI Scheme, all companies operating in that sector automatically receive incentives without any application or eligibility criteria.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The PLI Scheme rewards companies for increasing production and is an important part of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat strategy. Statement 3 is incorrect because companies must apply, meet specific eligibility criteria, and fulfill investment and production targets to avail incentives.