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Consider the following statements about Orchids: 1. They are perennial plants mostly found in temperate regions. 2. Their fused stamens and pistil distinguishes orchids from other flowering plants. 3. Many orchids depend on mycorrhizal fungi for germination and uptake of nutrients. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the “Caenorhabditis elegans” recently seen in the news: 1. They are the first genome sequenced animal in world. 2. They have an unsegmented body. 3. They have a short lifecycle which makes them easy to track and manage. Which of the above statements are correct?

Statement 1 is incorrect: NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) for 2021-22: It is a financial inclusion survey conducted by the Department of Economic Analysis & Research of NABARD. The survey covers 10,000 village blocks and 710 districts spanning across 28 states and Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh. It included both agricultural and non-agricultural households in the study area. Statement 2 is incorrect: Survey included the rural and semi-rural areas of India including Tier-3 to Tier-6 centres having a population of less than 50,000. It included both agricultural and non-agricultural households of the study area. It provided a detailed study on the status of rural population in themes which are livelihood and financial inclusion. It provides a detailed study on various other indicators which includes: savings, credit, insurance and pension, remittances, and financial literacy. Statement 3 is correct: The average monthly income of households increased substantially by 57.6% over a five-year period, from Rs. 8,059 in 2016-17 to Rs. 12,698 in 2021-22. Agricultural households earned Rs. 13,661 while non-agricultural households earned Rs. 11,438.

Statement 1 is correct: Starch is a tasteless and fluffy white powder which is insoluble in cold water, alcohol, and other solvents. It is a non-reducing sugar which means it does not test positive for reducing sugars. Statement 2 is correct: Starch is made up of two major components: Amylose: The linear polymer, the basic form of starch. Amylopectin: The branched form. The ratio of amylose to amylopectin varies by the source of the starch. It can range from 17–70% amylose and 30–83% amylopectin. The type of starch is determined by the ratio of amylose to amylopectin: Waxy starches: They contain less than 15% amylose Normal starches: Contain 20–35% amylose High amylose starches: Contain more than 40% amylose Statement 3 is incorrect: The starch helps plants store energy. Plants use the glucose produced by photosynthesis for immediate energy and convert the excess glucose into starch for storage.

Another proud moment as we continue to felicitate more successful OCS 2022 candidates visiting us! It’s an honor to recognize their hard work and celebrate their success as they step into their new roles. We wish them all the best in their upcoming assignments and future endeavors! In the photo: Rank-12 Mr Satya Ranjan Panigrahi, Rank-187 Miss Manisha Mahanandia, Rank-346 Mr Haraprasad Mahapatra, Rank-677 Miss Prasanjita Lakra, Rank-680 Mr Ganesh Chandra Nayak

Consider the following statements about the NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) for 2021-22: 1. It is a financial inclusion survey in agricultural households only. 2. Survey includes only the rural areas. 3. The average monthly income of agricultural households increased substantially over a five-year period from 2016-17 to 2021-22. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Starch: 1. It is a non-reducing sugar. 2. Amylose is the basic form of starch. 3. Plants convert the excess starch into glucose for storage. Which of the above statements are correct?

Article 20(1) of the Indian Constitution establishes the principle of protection against ex post facto laws, which means that no person can be convicted of any offense except for violation of a law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offense. Statement 1 is correct: This provision is under Article 20(1); a person cannot be punished for an act that was not an offense under the law at the time it was committed. Statement 2 is incorrect: The right to a fair trial is covered under Article 21 of the Constitution. Statement 3 is incorrect: Protection against arbitrary arrest and detention covered under Article 22 of the Constitution. Statement 4 is incorrect: Article 20(1) specifically prohibits the enactment of ex post facto criminal laws, however, it does not prohibit retrospective civil laws.

The Kameng River (previously named Bharali River, now called Kameng in Arunachal Pradesh and Jiabharali (Jia Bharali) in Assam) in the eastern Himalayan mountains, originates in Tawang district from the glacial lake below snow-capped Gori Chen mountain. It becomes a braided river in its lower reaches and is one of the major tributaries of the Brahmaputra River, joining it at Tezpur, just east of the Kolia Bhomora Setu bridge. The Dafla Hills are east and the Aka Hills (home of Aka tribe) are west of the Kameng River. The entire stretch of forest along the Bhalukpong–Bomdila highway on the west bank of the river in West Kameng has vanished in the last few years though the forest across the river continues to be in a healthy state.

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming more successful OPSC OCS 2022 candidates at APTI PLUS! We extended our heartfelt congratulations and a small token of appreciation for their outstanding achievement and dedication. Best wishes to them as they embark on their new roles in service! In the photo: Rank-125 Mr. Dipti Ranjan Sahoo, Rank-259 Mr Abinash Panda, Rank-266 Miss Shreepali Bharadwaj, Rank-459 Mr Gouranga Mohapatra, Rank-447 Mr. Nihar Ranjan Mallik.

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Which of the following principles are established by Article 20(1) of the Indian Constitution? 1. No one can be punished for an act that was not a crime at the time it was committed. 2. Everyone has the right to a fair trial. 3. No one can be arrested without a warrant. 4. No law can be enacted retrospectively. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: