3rd September 2024

Which of the following statements about the chital (spotted deer) is/are true?

1. Chital is the most common deer species in Indian forests.
2. Only female chitals have antlers.
3. Chital primarily inhabit subtropical grasslands and forests.
4. The IUCN Red List classifies chital as Near Threatened.

Which of the following statements about the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) is/are correct?

1. PTR is located solely within the Pilibhit District of Uttar Pradesh.
2. The river Gomti originates from the PTR.
3. The reserve is characterized by North Indian moist deciduous vegetation.
4. PTR has a predominantly cold and wet climate throughout the year.

Which of the following statements about the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is/are correct?

1. The UNSC has the authority to authorize military action to maintain international peace and security.
2. All resolutions passed by the UNSC are binding on all member states.
3. The UNSC can impose economic sanctions on states or entities threatening international peace.
4. The UNSC consists of 20 members, including 5 permanent members with veto power.

Consider the following statements about the Uri-I Hydroelectric Project:

1. It is located on the Chenab River.
2. It was commissioned in 1997.
3. It is owned by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC).
4. It has a total installed capacity of 480 MW.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the rights of the accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA):

1. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is required to provide a copy of the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) to the accused at the time of arrest.
2. The Supreme Court has consistently upheld the stringent bail conditions under the PMLA.
3. The accused has a fundamental right to be informed of the grounds of their arrest in writing.
4. The Supreme Court has ruled that confessions made to ED officers are always admissible as evidence in a trial.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?