Rivers and Drainage

Consider the following statements:

Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?

1. Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets




2. T-90 MK-III Tanks




3. Akula Class Submarine

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Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

1. List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment)




2. List II (Location)




3. A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory




4. 1. NOIDA




5. B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre




6. 2. Bengaluru




7. C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate




8. 3. Colombo




9. D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility




10. 4. Thimphu




11. Code:




12. A




13. B




14. C




15. D

Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:

1. 'Maitri Setu', built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.




2. Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.




3. Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In a multi-ethnic district where both economic competition and historical grievances frequently led to community tensions, a flashpoint has arisen with a Government decision to allocate land for a waste management facility near a tribal hamlet, sparking protests by the tribal community, which claimed that the land was sacred and critical to their cultural identity. At the same time, urban residents and local industries supported the project, citing severe solid waste challenges and health concerns due to lack of a proper disposal site. The conflict has escalated with road blockades, social media campaigns, and allegations of police excesses.

1. As a responsible Government official, you are tasked with resolving the situation through mediation, ensuring a sustainable outcome that balances environmental needs, tribal rights, and urban public health.




2. Consider the following statements with reference to the above:




3. A successful conflict resolution process must begin with acknowledging the cultural concerns of the protesting tribal community before discussing technical alternatives.




4. The Government should move ahead with the project without delay to address urban health concerns, which outweigh the sentiments of a small group.




5. Creating a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform — including tribal leaders, environmental experts, and municipal representatives — to build mutual understanding and help de-escalate tensions.




6. Conducting an independent Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and sharing findings transparently with both sides to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.




7. Which of the statements given above would contribute to the resolution process?

Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information:

1. It has an antecedent drainage system.




2. It flows through three countries.




3. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation.




4. It does not form distributaries. Select the answer from the following:

Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?

1. It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.




2. It confirms that Eri Silk meets international safety, environmental, and quality standards, enabling its entry into premium eco-conscious markets.

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India: I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure. II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings. III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?

1. Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I.




2. Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.




3. Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.

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Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic period: I. Irrigation from wells allowed agriculture to expand away from flood plains and strips on river margins into the present Punjab and Haryana plains having underground water levels reasonably close to the surface. II. Draught-animal power was employed to draw up water out of the wells. Which of the following information support/supports the above statements?

1. There is evidence in the Rigveda of the use of ashma chakra (stone pulley wheel) and ahava (strapped wooden pails) to draw up water.




2. Mention has been made in the Rigveda of the use of implements like parashu/kulisha (axe) and datra/sreni (sickle).




3. There is a history of the use of ox, even before the Rigveda, for ploughing the land and pulling the carts.

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Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India?

1. Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity




2. Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills




3. Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers

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Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music?

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the:

Consider the following assertion: In the Pleistocene period either the Yamuna once flowed into the Indus, or the Sutlej flowed into the Yamuna and one major tributary of either had shifted from the Ganga to the Indus or vice versa. Which of the following is/are the basis of the above assertion?

1. The Nadi-Sukta of the Rigveda




2. The explorations of the Sutlej and the Yamuna by Robert Bruce Foote




3. The presence of the same species of dolphins in both the Indus and the Ganga river systems

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Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched?

1. Vitasta : Chenab




2. Asikni : Jhelum




3. Parushni : Ravi




4. Yavyavati : Beas

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