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1. Consider the following statements regarding Chandrayaan 2 mission.
  1. It will be India's first expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface with home-grown technology.
  2. It comprises of lander,rover and orbiter which will perform mineralogical and elemental studies of the lunar surface.
  3. The lunar south pole has more light compared to the north pole.
Which of the above statements is correct?
2. Consider the following statements regarding Geographical indication (GI) tag.
  1. A GI tag conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin.
  2. Once the GI protection is granted, no other producer can misuse the name to market similar products.
  3. Kerala has the highest number of GI tagged products.
Which of the above statements is correct?
3. With reference to the proposed Defence Space Research Agency (DSRA) .
  1. It has been entrusted with the task of creating space warfare weapon systems and technologies.
  2. The DSRA will be headed by Prime Minister.
  3. It is being set up in Bengaluru.
Which among the above statements is correct?
4. With reference to Leader of Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
  1. Leader of the Rajya Sabha is designation followed by the convention which is not mentioned anywhere in the Rules of procedure.
  2. Only a Minister can be appointed as Leader of Rajya Sabha.
Which among the above statements is correct?
5. Consider the following statements regarding 'Fair and Remunerative Price' of sugarcane.
  1. The Fair and Remunerative Price is the minimum price that sugarcane farmers are legally guaranteed to get from sugar mills.
  2. Fair and Remunerative Price is based on the recommendation of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
  3. The Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane is determined under Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966.
Which of the above statements is correct?
6. With reference to the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). It is a is a multilateral convention initiated by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
  1. India has not ratified the treaty yet.
  2. It will ensure that profits are taxed where substantive economic activities generating the profits are carried out and where value is created.
Which among the above statements is correct?
7. With reference to Kelp forest, consider the following statements
  1. Kelp forests are confined to Polar regions.
  2. Kelps are extremely large brown algae.
  3. Kelp attaches to the seafloor and eventually grows to the water's surface and relies on sunlight to generate food and energy.
Which among the above statements is correct?

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