1. The asteroid belt is located between which of the following planets?

2. Which one of the following statements about Ceres is correct?

3. The Kuiper Belt primarily consists of objects composed of:

4. Which of the following correctly explains the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

5. The Chicxulub crater is associated with which one of the following events?

6. The First Anglo–Maratha War (1775–1782) was concluded with which of the following treaties?

7. The immediate cause of the First Anglo–Maratha War was:

8. Which of the following Maratha chiefs signed the Treaty of Bassein (1802) with the British?

9. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) is considered significant because it:

10. Which of the following was a consequence of the Third Anglo–Maratha War (1817–1818)?

11. With reference to Carbon Monoxide (CO), consider the following statements:

1. It is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas.
2. It is produced due to the complete combustion of fossil fuels.
3. It reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood by forming carboxyhaemoglobin.

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12. With reference to particulate matter (PM), consider the following statements:

1. PM₂.₅ particles can penetrate deep into the lungs.
2. Particles larger than 10 µm remain suspended in the air for a long time.
3. PM₂.₅ is considered most harmful to human health by CPCB.

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13. 1 only

1. It is a by-product of coal-based thermal power plants.
2. It contains toxic heavy metals such as arsenic and lead.
3. It reduces soil fertility in all cases.

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14. With reference to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), consider the following statements:

1. They are produced during high-temperature combustion in engines.
2. They contribute to the formation of photochemical smog.
3. All nitrogen oxides are greenhouse gases.

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15. With reference to Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), consider the following statements:

1. They are used in refrigeration and aerosol sprays.
2. They directly absorb ultraviolet radiation in the troposphere.
3. They are regulated under the Montreal Protocol.

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16. Which of the following are Revenue Receipts of the Government of India?

1. Income tax
2. Disinvestment of PSUs
3. Interest received on loans given to States
4. Recovery of loans from State governments

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17. Consider the following statements regarding Direct and Indirect Taxes:

1. In direct taxes, the burden of the tax can be shifted to another person
2. Income tax is a direct tax
3. Excise duty is paid by the producer but borne by the consumer

Which of the statements given above are correct?

18. Which of the following items are included under Non-Tax Revenue?

1. Fees collected for passport services
2. Profits of public sector undertakings
3. Borrowings from the IMF
4. Fines and penalties

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19. Consider the following statements regarding Capital Receipts:

1. They may create future repayment obligations
2. They always involve cash inflow without affecting assets
3. Recovery of loans reduces government assets

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

20. Which of the following expenditures are classified as Revenue Expenditure?

1. Payment of salaries to government employees
2. Construction of highways
3. Interest payment on public debt
4. Maintenance of public buildings

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21. Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the Parliament of India?

22. Which of the following statements regarding an Ordinary Bill is/are correct?

1. It can be introduced in either House of Parliament
2. It deals with constitutional amendments only
3. It is governed by Articles 107, 108, and 111

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23. Consider the following statements regarding Money Bills:

1. They can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha
   2. Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill
   3. Lok Sabha is not bound to accept Rajya Sabha’s recommendations

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24. Which of the following conditions can lead to a Joint Sitting of Parliament?

1. Bill passed by one House but was rejected by the other
   2. Bill not returned by the other House within six months
   3. Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha
   4. The President returns a bill for reconsideration

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25. Which of the following bills have been passed through a Joint Sitting of Parliament?

1. Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1960
   2. Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1977
   3. Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2002

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