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1. With reference to National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), consider the following statements:
  1. NPPA is a regulatory agency that controls the prices of pharmaceutical drugs in India.
  2. NPPA functions under Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. With reference to ICGS Varad, consider the following statements:
  1. It is propelled by a nuclear propulsion system
  2. The endurance of the vessel is 5000 nautical miles, with a maximum speed of 26 Knots.
  3. It is capable of carrying an Integral Twin Engine Helicopter which will enhance its operational, surveillance, and search & rescue capability.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. With reference to Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMCs), consider the following statements:
  1. They are equipped with artificial intelligence-based forecasting and scheduling tools and provide greater visualisation and enhanced situational awareness to the grid operators.
  2. The government had approved the implementation of the REMCs as a central scheme and had mandated PowerGrid, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, as the implementing agency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4. How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dances?
  1. Dancers occasionally peaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam.
  2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5. Lord Buddha`s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called `Bhumisparsha Mudra`. It symbolizes.
6. Consider the following:
  1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops.
  2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare.
  3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies
Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?
7. Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?

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