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Which of the following features of Jeju Island are recognized under UNESCO World Heritage status? Lava tube systems Mount Hallasan volcanic formations Coral reef ecosystems

With reference to Tsomgo Lake, consider the following statements: The lake is primarily fed by monsoon rainfall. It remains frozen during the winter season.

Which of the following include/s guidance system of the CM-302 missile? Inertial Navigation System (INS) BeiDou satellite navigation Active radar seeker for terminal homing

Which of the following vegetation types are found in the Periyar Tiger Reserve? Tropical evergreen forests Moist deciduous forests Grasslands Thorn forests

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Mega Quiz 1. Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of Fishing Cat in India: 1. Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem 2. Ganga - Brahmaputra river valleys 3. Western Ghats 4. Cold desert regions of Ladakh Which of the above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only Answer: (b) Explanation: Fishing cats are found in Sundarbans, along the Himalayan foothills in the Ganga–Brahmaputra basin, and parts of the Western Ghats. They are not found in cold desert regions like Ladakh. Source: The Hindu 2. Which of the following organizations declared International Mother Language Day? (a) UNICEF (b) UNESCO (c) UNDP (d) International Labour Organization Answer: (b) Explanation: The day was officially proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. Source: UNESCO 3. With reference to Cuba, consider the following statements: 1. It is the largest island country in the Caribbean. 2. It is located at the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. 3. It shares land borders with the United States and Mexico. 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: Cuba is the largest island nation in the Caribbean and lies where the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico meet. It does not share land borders; it has only maritime boundaries with countries such as the U.S., Mexico, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. Source: CNN 4. With reference to Lenacapavir, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a long-acting injectable drug used for HIV prevention. 2. It is administered once every six months. 3. It works by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme of HIV. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (c) Explanation: Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention and treatment, administered twice a year. It is a capsid inhibitor, not a reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect. Source: Down to Earth 5. Which of the following is/are required for eligibility under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana? 1. Indian citizenship 2. Ownership of a suitable rooftop 3. Valid electricity connection 4. Prior availing of any other solar subsidy Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (a) Explanation: Eligibility requires Indian citizenship, ownership of a suitable roof, and a valid electricity connection. Households must not have availed any other solar subsidy, so statement 4 is incorrect. Source: The Hindu

Which of the following is/are required for eligibility under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana? Indian citizenship Ownership of a suitable rooftop Valid electricity connection Prior availing of any other solar subsidy