Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (b)Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The Kanwar Yatra is an annual religious pilgrimage undertaken by millions of Lord Shiva's devotees, known as Kanwariyas.
Statement 2 is correct. Devotees travel to holy sites like Haridwar, Gaumukh, and Gangotri to collect water from the Ganges River.
Statement 3 is incorrect. It begins weeks before the new moon (Amavasya) during the month of Shravan (July-August).
2.The term "Bol-Bam" is associated with pilgrimages and festivals glorifying which deity in India and Nepal?
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The term "Bol-Bam" refers to pilgrimages and festivals in India and Nepal glorifying Lord Shiva, who is also known as Bam.
3. Swachh Survekshan is an initiative launched under which of the following missions?
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Swachh Survekshan is an initiative under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), launched in 2016.
4. Which of the following is NOT a new initiative introduced under Swachh Survekshan 2024-25?
Answer: (d)
Explanation: The new initiatives include Swachh City Partnership initiative , Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation program , and promoting the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R) approach. Construction of IHHLs is part of the broader Swachh Bharat Mission but not specifically listed as a new initiative for 2024-25.
5.Which of the following cities were declared "Best SaifaiMitra Surakshit Shehar" for their commitment to the safety and dignity of sanitation workers?
Explanation: Visakhapatnam, Jabalpur, and Gorakhpur were declared "Best SaifaiMitra Surakshit Shehar".
6. Which of the following best describes "Quick commerce"?
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Quick commerce is described as a faster and more immediate version of e-commerce, catering to the need for speed and ensuring deliveries within minutes to a few hours.
7. What is the "hide trick" often used by commerce platforms concerning platform fees?
(b)Explanation: Companies avoid raising base prices because shoppers compare prices. Instead, platforms add fees at checkout, where customers are already more committed.
8.Consider the following characteristics of a Palm Tree:
1. Common names include Betel nut and Areca.
2. Family is Arecaceae.
3. Life span can be 25 years to more than 30 years.
4. Normally grows between 10 to 15 meters in height.
Which of the characteristics given above are correct?
Answer: (d)
Explanation: All four characteristics are listed as correct under "Palm Tree" information
9. The significance of the Swachh Survekshan awards includes promoting which of the following approaches
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The significance includes promoting the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R) approach
10. What is meant by "Transparency asymmetry" in the context of platform fees?
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Transparency asymmetry means customers have a right to know clear information about the fees they’re being asked to pay, implying that currently, this information might not be clear, which reduces exploitation.
