1. Which among the following is a correct definition of the Political Party in India?

2. Consider the following statements:
Assertion: Humid climate is helpful for cotton textile industry
Reason: The damage to the cotton spinning machinery is minimized in Humid climate
Which among the above is / are correct?

3.  Which of the following statements is incorrect about Jet Streams?

4. The Sanskrit poetry of 11th century poet Jayadeva became the basis of which among the following dance forms?

5. Which among the following is / are characteristics of Mughal Architecture in India?

1. Bulbous domes with constricted necks
2. Use of Red Sandstone
3. Mausoleums outnumbering the mosques

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6. At the time of rise of Buddhism, the reasons of decline of Vedic religion was / were:

1. There was a growth of religious unrest
2. The Vedic preachers were unable to satisfy the spiritual questions of common man
3. Emergence of unhealthy traditions and growth of sacrifices and rituals in Vedic religion

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7. Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to the Ajivika sect?

1. The followers of this sect believed in doctrine of immutability
2. The basic theme of ajivikism is the doctrine of niyati or destiny
3. Main source of information on ajivikism is agamasutra

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8.    Consider the following statements about the Indian Councils Act 1892:

1. It established the provision of including the indirectly elected members to the legislative council
2. The members of the legislative councils were authorised to ask questions with respect to discussion on Budget

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. The speed of an artificial satellite depends upon:

1. Mass of the satellite
2. Radius of orbit for the satellite
3. Mass of the central body about which the satellite orbits
4. Gravitational constant

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10. Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is a major source of livelihood for tribals who belong to the poorest of the poor section of society in India. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Tamarind, Shikakai and Shatavari are some examples of Minor Forest Produce (MFP)
2. Government of India has put in place the Minimum Support Price for procurement of Minor Forest Produce

Which of the above is / are correct statements?