1. According to the Constitution of India, Panchayat is accountable to __?

2. Which among the following is / are rain shadow deserts?

1. Death Valley (United States)
2. Gobi Desert, Asia
3. Atacama Desert

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3. Consider the following comparisons of Eastern and Western Ghats:

1. Average elevation of Eastern Ghats is lower in comparison to Western Ghats
2. The coastal area of Eastern Ghats is narrower in comparison to Western Ghats

Which among the above is / are correct statements?

4. Which among the following can be used as good indicators of heavy metals pollution in marine water?

5. The Special Economic Zones help the economy by__:
1. Attracting FDI
2. Attracting Domestic Investments
3. Increasing capital formation
4. Decreasing Current Account deficit
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6. In the stock market parlance, “spread” indicates:
1. Difference between the buying and selling prices of a share
2. Ease or difficulty in buying or selling shares
Which among the above is / are correct?

7. Which Public Sector Giant issued world’s first Indian green masala bond?

8. Recently, the Government has renamed the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) as National Agro-Forestry & Bamboo Mission (NABM). In this context, consider the following statements:

1. The new mission is an initiative under the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF)
2. Under the Indian Forest Act, 1927, bamboos cultivated on forest and non-forest land are classified as grass

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. Artemisinin drug, which was recently making news, is used in the treatment of which disease?

10. Which of the following are the main determinants of desertification in a geographical area on Earth?
1. Patterns of Atmospheric Circulation
2. Quality of Soil
3. Quantity of Insolation
4. Latitudes and Longitudes
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