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1) Consider the following statements

India is the largest cotton producer and 2^nd largest consumer globally.
Regur soils are preferable for Cotton crop.
India has the largest area under cotton cultivation in the world.
Major import supplies of cotton into India are coming from Australia, the U.S., Brazil, and Egypt.

How many of the above statements is/are correct:

Answer : c

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct – China is the largest and India is the 2^nd largest, Brazil(3^rd), USA(4^th) producers of cotton in the world.
India is the 2nd largest consumer globally.
The statements 2, 3, 4 are correct.
The Central Government has recently withdrawn the import duty on cotton to ensure cheaper raw material availability for the textile industry.
For the 2025-2026 cotton season, the government has hiked the MSP by 8%.

2) Which of the following countries does India holds ‘2+2 dialogue’ with?

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

Answer : a

Explanation

India and China does not hold 2+2 dialogue.
Apart from the given nations, Japan, United States, United Kingdom also holds 2+2 dialogues with India.
2+2 dialogue – A "2+2 dialogue" is a diplomatic format where the Foreign Ministers and Defense Ministers from two countries meet to discuss common issues and strengthen their bilateral relationship.
Priority discussions – Trade and investment, energy security, including strengthening civil-nuclear cooperation, critical minerals exploration, counter-narcotics and counterterrorism cooperation.

3) Which of the following statements about Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros are correct?

They are the largest of the Asian rhinos, with females being significantly larger than males.
They are found in the Indo-Nepal terai, Northern West Bengal, and Assam, with Kaziranga National Park being a critical habitat.
Its IUCN status is vulnerable.

select the correct answer using the code given below:

Answer : c

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect – They are the largest of the Asian rhinos, with males being significantly larger than females.
Statements 2, 3 are correct.
Additional information – Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV 2020) – An ambitious campaign aiming to increase wild rhino numbers in Assam.
National Rhino Conservation Strategy – A plan involving India and Nepal to manage rhino populations across the political boundary.

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4) Which of the following statements are correct?

Organ transplantation and donation is covered under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994.
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) is the apex government body to oversee organ donations.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Answer : c

Explanation

Both the given statements are correct.
An organ donor can be anyone whose healthy organs are transplanted to a patient in urgent need.
These organs, donated after brain or cardiac death, can be preserved and transplanted to save multiple lives.
Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994 has allowed organ donation by live and brain-stem dead donors.
A single donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation and enhance many more through tissue donation such as corneas and skin.

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5) Mail and Parcel Optimization Project (MPOP) is an initiative of which ministry?

Answer : b

Explanation

Mail and Parcel Optimization Project (MPOP) is an initiative by Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications.
Currently, all types of parcels and all weight categories of parcel can be booked and delivered through Branch Post Offices in rural areas.
As per Post Office Regulation of 2024, All parcels are now classified as accountable articles to enhance the tracking services.
Its objectives is to modernize and streamline mail and parcel operations.
To integrate advanced technologies such as parcel sorters and real-time tracking systems.

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