1. With reference to Census 2027, consider the following statements:
1. It will be India’s first fully digital census.
2. It will enumerate all castes for the first time since Independence.
3. It was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
2. Global best practices in air pollution control highlight:
1. Political leadership and long-term planning
2. Airshed-based and health-driven standards
3. Exclusive reliance on short-term emergency measures
Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
3. Which of the following are expected benefits of Ramsar designation?
1. Enhanced habitat protection
2. Promotion of eco-tourism
3. Expansion of large-scale commercial construction
Select the correct answer:
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
4. With reference to Pax Silica, consider the following statements:
1. It is a US-led initiative to secure the silicon and technology supply chain.
2. India is a founding member of Pax Silica.
3. It focuses on trusted ecosystems including semiconductors, AI and data infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
5. Critical minerals are strategically important because they are essential for:
1. Clean energy technologies
2. Semiconductors and advanced manufacturing
3. Defence and strategic industries
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
