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1. Proxima Centauri, sometimes seen in news is
2. Consider the following statements regarding Sun Spots.
  1. Sunspots are regions where the solar magnetic field is very strong
  2. Sunspots appear darker than their surroundings because they are a few thousand degrees cooler than their surroundings.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements regarding transgenic crop.
  1. In India, Bt cotton was the first transgenic crop used for commercial cultivation.
  2. Transgenic crops are more toxic and always proliferate in the environment.
  3. In India, transgenic crops are regulated under Environment Protection Act, 1986 and Seed Policy, 2002.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4. Consider the following statements regarding Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
  1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) is an attached office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  2. It does not recommend minimum support price for any commercial crop.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
5. The Horn of Africa is a term used to denote the region containing
  1. Djibouti
  2. Eritrea
  3. Ethiopia
  4. Somalia
Select the correct answer code:
6. Astronauts have to wear special protective space suits filled with air when they go to the moon or outer space. This is because of
  1. Lack of air pressure in these regions
  2. Very cold temperature in these regions
  3. Dangerous radiation in these regions
Select the correct answer code:
7. Nikshay Poshan Yojana, sometimes seen in news is related to

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