Consider the following assertion:
In the Pleistocene period either the Yamuna once flowed into the Indus, or the Sutlej flowed into the Yamuna and one major tributary of either had shifted from the Ganga to the Indus or vice versa.
Which of the following is/are the basis of the above assertion?
1. The Nadi-Sukta of the Rigveda
2. The explorations of the Sutlej and the Yamuna by Robert Bruce Foote
3. The presence of the same species of dolphins in both the Indus and the Ganga river systems
Prelims
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Geography › Geomorphology
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Geography › Indian Geography:Map Based
Geography › Indian Geography:Map Based
Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are NOT correct?
1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States.
2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States.
3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State.Options
Answer
(c) 2 and 3
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Geography › Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes
Geography › Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes
Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information:
1. Antecedent drainage system.
2. Flows through three countries.
3. Originates in the Tibetan Plateau; important for irrigation.
4. Does not form distributaries.
Select the answer from the following:Options
Answer
(c) Sutlej
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Geography › World Geography: Rivers,Seas,Oceans
Geography › World Geography: Rivers,Seas,Oceans
Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?
1. It is the largest desert lake in the world.
2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert.
3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the ‘Jade Sea’.Options
Answer
(b) 1 and 3 only
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Governance › Certification/Promotional Bodies
Governance › Certification/Promotional Bodies
Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?
1. It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.
2. It confirms that Eri Silk meets international safety, environmental, and quality standards, enabling its entry into premium eco-conscious markets.Options
Answer
(c) Both 1 and 2
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Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri
Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri
Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped RGSA is/are correct?
1. Period of implementation: 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
2. Key objective: develop governance capabilities of PRIs to deliver on SDGs.
3. The share of Central funding is 100% for all States and Union Territories.Options
Answer
(b) 2 only
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International Relations › Bilateral Relations
International Relations › Bilateral Relations
The Chancellor of Germany visited India in January 2026. Which of the following is/are NOT correct in terms of outcomes?
1. MoU between All India Institute of Ayurveda and University of Hamburg
2. MoU on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and German Hockey Federation
3. Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific
4. Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in LucknowOptions
Answer
(b) 1 and 4
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International Relations › BilateralXNeighbourhood