1. Consider the following statements regarding ionizing radiation:

1. It has sufficient energy to remove electrons from atoms.
2. It includes gamma rays and X-rays.
3. It has lower penetration power compared to non-ionizing radiation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. With reference to radioactive particles, consider the following:

1. Alpha particles can be stopped by a sheet of paper.
2. Beta particles have higher penetration power than gamma rays.
3. Gamma rays require thick concrete for shielding.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Which of the following are natural sources of radiation?

1. Cosmic rays
2. Uranium-238
3. Thorium-232
4. Nuclear weapon testing

Select the correct answer using the code below:

4. Non-ionizing radiation differs from ionizing radiation because it:

5. Which of the following are long-term effects of ionizing radiation exposure?

1. Genetic mutations
2. Increased incidence of cancer
3. Cataract formation
4. Developmental abnormalities

Select the correct answer using the code below:

6. With reference to the Paika Rebellion of 1817, consider the following statements:

1. It took place in Odisha.
2. It was led by Bakshi Jagabandhu.
3. It was primarily a tribal revolt against forest laws.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7. The Santhal Rebellion (1855–56) was mainly directed against:

8. The Vellore Mutiny of 1806 is significant because:

9. Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

10. Which one of the following uprisings is considered an early precursor to the Revolt of 1857?

11. With reference to Scheduled Banks in India, consider the following statements:

1. They are listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
2. They are eligible for refinancing facilities from the RBI.
3. They are not required to maintain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

12. Which of the following institutions was created primarily to provide refinance support for agriculture and rural development?

13. Consider the following statements regarding credit creation by commercial banks:

1. Commercial banks can print currency notes.
2. Credit creation depends on the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR).
3. The money multiplier is inversely related to CRR.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

14. Which of the following correctly distinguishes Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)?

15. With reference to non-scheduled banks in India, consider the following statements:

1. They are not included in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.
2. They are automatically members of the clearinghouse.
3. They generally have a smaller capital base.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

16. With reference to glacial erosional landforms, consider the following statements:

1. A cirque is a bowl-shaped depression with steep sides on three sides.
2. A horn is formed when glacial erosion acts on a mountain from three or more sides.
3. A glacial trough has a ‘V’-shaped profile.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

17. Which of the following landforms is formed primarily due to deposition by sub-glacial streams?

18. Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

19. A fjord is best described as:

20. With reference to the glacial cycle of erosion, which of the following is characteristic of the stage of maturity?

21. With reference to the State Legislature, consider the following statements:

1. The Governor is a part of the State Legislature.
2. All States in India have a bicameral legislature.
3. The creation or abolition of a Legislative Council requires a resolution of the State Legislative Assembly and an Act of Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

22. Consider the following regarding the Legislative Council in a State:

1. It is a permanent body.
2. One-third of its members retire every two years.
3. It can reject a Money Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

23. Under the Constitution of India, a person shall be disqualified for being a member of a State Legislature if:

1. He holds an office of profit under the government.
2. He is an undischarged insolvent.
3. He has been detained under a preventive detention law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

24. The question of disqualification of a member of a State Legislature on the ground of defection is decided by:

25. With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State, consider the following statements:

1. The minimum age to become a member is 25 years.
2. Its normal term is five years unless dissolved earlier.
3. It is not subject to dissolution during a National Emergency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?