1) Consider the following statements with reference to Masroor Rock-Cut Temples
These temples located along the Beas River bank and located in Uttar Pradesh.
These temple constructions are largely influenced by Vijayanagar temple architecture style.
Select the correct statements using the codes below:
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect – The Masroor Rock-Cut Temples are located along the Beas River in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
Statement 2 is incorrect – The temple complex (dating back to the 8th century) represents the Nagara style of North Indian temple architecture.
They are not influenced by the Vijayanagar style, which is a South Indian style that emerged much later.
2) The “Vande Mataram Camp” is an initiative of which one of the following?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports runs the "Vande Mataram Camp" through its flagship youth organization, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat).
These immersive, seven-day residential camps are designed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram.
It brings together young people across India to promote national integration, leadership, and civic responsibility.
3) The “Trade Watch Quarterly” is launched by which one of the following?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – The NITI Aayog launches the "Trade Watch Quarterly".
It is designed to bridge information gaps by offering timely, data-driven analysis of India's aggregate trade performance.
Each edition provides a comprehensive overview of global and domestic trade trends,
External sector developments, and
Features a thematic focus on specific strategic sectors of the Indian economy.
4) The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is located in?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is an autonomous organisation under Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
It was established in 1999, as a unit of the Earth System Science Organisation (ESSO) and located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
5) A district administration reports that all its Sub-Centres (SCs), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and Community Health Centres (CHCs) have been renamed as "Health and Wellness Centres". However, health officials complain that the district health system has become more difficult to manage.
Which of the following best explains this concern?
Renaming has blurred the distinct institutional roles of SCs, PHCs and CHCs.
It has reduced the constitutional powers of State governments over health.
It weakens assessment of health system performance by creating ambiguity.
Select the correct answer:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Answer: c
Explanation:
1 ? Correct
2 ? Correct
3 ? The article argues the opposite—data already exists; service delivery is weak.
