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Mega Quiz with correct Answer & Explanation! 1. With reference to the National Fibre Scheme under the Integrated Programme, consider the following statements: It promotes natural fibres like cotton and silk only. It also supports man-made and new-age fibres. It aims at fibre self-reliance. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The scheme covers natural, man-made, and new-age fibres. Statement 2 is correct: Man-made and advanced fibres are included. Statement 3 is correct: The goal is self-reliance across the fibre spectrum. Source: PIB 2. With reference to ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’ announced in the Union Budget, consider the following statements: It is a multilingual AI-based system for agricultural advisory. It integrates AgriStack portals with agricultural knowledge systems. It is designed as a closed, centrally controlled database of farmers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: A Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Bharat-VISTAAR is an AI-powered, multilingual tool for agricultural support. Statement 2 is correct: It integrates AgriStack and ICAR’s package of practices into an AI-enabled advisory system. Statement 3 is incorrect: It is an open, interoperable, federated network, not a closed centralised database. Source: PIB 3. Which of the following statements about Mercury is/are correct? It is the smallest planet in the Solar System. It has the fastest orbital speed around the Sun. Select the correct answer: A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both D. None Answer: C Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Mercury is the smallest planet (after Pluto’s reclassification). Statement 2 is correct: Being closest to the Sun, it has the shortest year (about 88 Earth days) and fastest orbit. Source: Economic Times 4. With reference to fumigants, consider the following statements: They are volatile chemicals used in gaseous form to control pests. They are generally used in enclosed environments like storage facilities. They are safe for human exposure at low concentrations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 only C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1 only Answer: A Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Fumigants are toxic volatile chemicals that act in gaseous form. Statement 2 is correct: Used in enclosed spaces like warehouses or soil treatment. Statement 3 is incorrect: They are highly toxic to humans even at low levels. Source: The Hindu 5. The Rafah Border Crossing is located between: A. Gaza Strip and Jordan B. Gaza Strip and Egypt C. Israel and Egypt D. West Bank and Jordan Answer: B Explanation: Rafah Crossing lies between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, at the edge of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Source: CNN World

With reference to fumigants, consider the following statements: They are volatile chemicals used in gaseous form to control pests. They are generally used in enclosed environments like storage facilities. They are safe for human exposure at low concentrations.

Which of the following statements about Mercury is/are correct? It is the smallest planet in the Solar System. It has the fastest orbital speed around the Sun.

With reference to ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’ announced in the Union Budget, consider the following statements: It is a multilingual AI-based system for agricultural advisory. It integrates AgriStack portals with agricultural knowledge systems. It is designed as a closed, centrally controlled database of farmers.

With reference to the National Fibre Scheme under the Integrated Programme, consider the following statements: It promotes natural fibres like cotton and silk only. It also supports man-made and new-age fibres. It aims at fibre self-reliance. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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