1) Which of the following have MINORITY status in India ?

A) Muslim

B) Christian

C) Sikh

D) All of the above

Answer : D

In the exercise of its powers under the Section 2(c) of the NCM Act, the Centre on October 23, 1993, notified five groups — Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis — as ‘minority’ communities. Jains were added to the list in January 2014

2) Which of the following developed MRSAM?

A) DRDO

B) ISRO

C) HAL

D) None of the above

Answer : A

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3) Which of the following are causes of ALOPECIA AREATA?

A) Hereditary or genetic factors

B) Loss of essential nutrients

C) Psychological pressure and anxiety

D) All of the above

Answer : D

CAUSES OF ALOPECIA AREATA

• Hereditary or genetic factors

• Aging

• Loss of essential nutrients & improper diet

• Psychological pressure and anxiety

• Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause

• Chronic illnesses or auto-immune diseases

• Hormonal disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects women of reproductive age

• Environmental factors like pollution, dust, etc

4) Which of the following statements are true regarding Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana?

1. People will provided 5 kg free wheat/rice per person /month

2. AAY families are to be identified by States/UTs as per the criteria prescribed by the Central Government

A) 1 Only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1&2

D) None of the above

Answer : C

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5) Which of the following statements are true?

1. Rainwater harvest based theme parks are seen in Bengaluru , Hyderabad , Kanpur

2. The theme parks in Bengaluru and Hyderabad have received national awards and recognition

A) 1 Only

B) 2 Only

C) Both 1&2

D) None of the above

Answer : C

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