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1. Consider the following phenomena :
  1. Light is affected by gravity.
  2. The Universe is constantly expanding.
  3. Matter warps its surrounding space-time.
  4. Which of the above is the prediction of Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity often discussed in media?
2. What do you understand by the term 'Circadian rhythm'?
3. Consider the following statements with respect to 'NISHTHA', which was recently in news.
  1. It is aimed at training non-engineering graduates for jobs in the market.
  2. It is launched by the Ministry of Skill Development.
Select the correct statements :
4. Consider the following statements about Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.
  1. It is a treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds,arms and safe havens.
  2. All the BRICS countries have ratified the treaty.
  3. It was proposed by India in 2008 after Mumbai terror attacks.
Which of the above statements is correct?
5. Consider the following statements regarding Tarballs recently seen in news.
  1. Tarballs are formed by weathering of crude oil in marine environments.
  2. The presence of several tarballs indicate an oil spill.
  3. There has never been a case of a beach closing down due to tarballs in India.
Which of the above statements is correct?
6. Tiger Hill, sometimes in news is located in:
7. An ecological pyramid is a diagrammatic presentation to describe trophic levels. How does the knowledge of ecological pyramid can help us in conservation of an ecosystem?
  1. It helps us to identify bio-accumulation.
  2. It helps us to identify bio-magnification.
  3. It helps us to recognize an invasive species.
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