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With reference to the economy of the Hatti Tribe, consider the following statements: 1. Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood. 2. The region is suitable for cash crops. 3. Fishing forms the backbone of their subsistence economy.

With reference to the habitat and distribution of Charophytes, consider the following statements: 1. They commonly grow in silt, mud, peat, or sand. 2. They are often the first plants to colonize newly cleared aquatic habitats. 3. They are found naturally on all continents including Antarctica.

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Previous Day's Correct Answer with Explanation Mega Quiz 1. With reference to the Creator’s Corner initiative, consider the following statements: It is a platform launched by Prasar Bharati to showcase content created by digital creators on DD News. The initiative aims to promote the digital economy by encouraging quality content creation. The content featured under this initiative will be limited exclusively to news and current affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Creator’s Corner is a Prasar Bharati–launched platform hosted on DD News. Statement 2 is correct: It explicitly aims to promote the digital economy by incentivising quality content. Statement 3 is incorrect: Content spans multiple themes beyond news, such as culture, health, science, environment, and entertainment. Source: PIB 2. The PANKHUDI portal functions primarily as: (a) A grievance redressal system for women and children (b) A single-window digital platform for stakeholder participation in development initiatives (c) A database of beneficiaries under ICDS (d) An online learning platform for Anganwadi workers Answer: (b) Explanation: PANKHUDI is designed as a single-window digital interface connecting CSR contributors, NGOs, NRIs, corporates, and government agencies. It is not a grievance portal or beneficiary database. Source: PIB 3. With reference to Dal Lake, consider the following statements: It is a mid-altitude urban freshwater lake located in Srinagar. It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountain range. It is a tectonic lake formed due to crustal movements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Dal Lake is a mid-altitude urban freshwater lake in Srinagar. Statement 2 is correct: It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal ranges. Statement 3 is incorrect: Dal Lake is a natural freshwater lake, not specifically classified as a tectonic lake. Source: The Telegraph 4. With reference to a Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) engine, consider the following statements: It is an air-breathing engine designed to operate efficiently at hypersonic speeds. It uses rotating compressors to compress incoming air. Combustion takes place while the airflow remains supersonic. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Scramjets operate at Mach 5 and above. Statement 2 is incorrect: Scramjets do not use rotating compressors; air compression occurs due to high vehicle speed. Statement 3 is correct: Supersonic combustion is the defining feature of scramjets. Source: PIB 5. Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of the Lok Sabha: The Speaker continues in office even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The Speaker can be removed only by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the House. The Speaker presides over a joint sitting of Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Speaker remains in office until the first meeting of the next Lok Sabha. Statement 2 is incorrect: Removal requires an effective majority (more than 50% of total membership), not a simple majority. Statement 3 is correct: Speaker presides over joint sittings (Article 118).