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February 9, 2023 UPSC Prelims

1. Consider the following statements about the Saryu River:

It originates in Nanda Kot Mountain in Himachal Pradesh.
The Saryu Nahar National Project involves the interlinking of five rivers – Ghaghara, Saryu, Rapti, Banganga and Rohini.
It discharges into the Sharda River at Pancheswar at the India-Bangladesh border.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV):

LVM3 has the capability to put a heavier payload into orbit than PSLV.
PSLV is primarily designed to deliver earth observation or remote sensing satellites, whereas LVM3 is mainly intended for launching communication satellites.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

3. ‘Tihar’ also known as ‘Yamapanchak’ festival is celebrated mainly in which of the following countries?

[A] India
[B] Bhutan
[C] Nepal
[D] Sri Lanka

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