Notes: The first statement is correct; the National Academic Depository was developed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development for online storage of academic records. The second statement is incorrect, as the University Grants Commission (UGC), not IIT Kharagpur, is designated as the authorized body to operationalize NAD. NAD provides authenticated academic awards through digital repositories.
2. Consider the following Refineries with states where they are located:
Notes: Barauni Refinery was commissioned in 1964 in collaboration with Russia and Romania. It is situated near Patna in Bihar. Koyali Refinery is located near Vadodara in Gujarat. It was commissioned in 1965. Bongaigaon refinery is situated at Dhaligaon in Chirang district of Assam. It was incorporated in 1974.
3. With reference to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), consider the following statements:
The index assesses three critical dimensions of poverty: education, health, and living standard.
The index relies on micro-data from household surveys, including deprivations such as lack of toilet, drinking water, and sanitation.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Both 1 and 2 [B] Only 1 [C] Only 2 [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Notes: The UNDP Multidimensional Poverty Index measures poverty considering three main dimensions—education, health, and living standard—through ten indicators. It uses micro-data from household surveys to assess multiple deprivations, such as lack of toilet, clean drinking water, and sanitation. Both statements accurately describe key aspects of the MPI methodology.
4.
Which of the following rivers, there exist India’s agreement(s) with Nepal?
Mahakali
Kosi
Gandak
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Notes:
India has agreements with Nepal for 3 rivers viz. Mahakali, Kosi and Gandak. For Mahakali the treaty was signed in 1996, it includes Pancheshwar Multi-purpose project. For Kosi, the agreement was signed in 1954 and was revised in 1966. This includes the construction of Kosi Barrage in Nepal. For Gandak river, the agreement was signed in 1959 and includes construction of Gandak Barrage in Nepal.
5. Which among the following ancient seven wonders of world are intact today?
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Great Pyramid of Giza
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2 [B] Only 2 & 3 [C] Only 1 & 3 [D] Only 3
Notes: Great Pyramid of Giza was built in 2584-2561 BC by Egyptians and is believed to have been built as the tomb of fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu, that is why also known as Pyramid of Khufu. It remained tallest man made structure for some 4 millenniums.
