1.Which of the following statements are true about the committee headed by M. Govinda Rao?
1. The committee is exploring the use of satellite imagery developed by NIAS.
2. The committee is solely focused on land development, not economic growth.
3. A team of statisticians is comparing the findings of the Nanjundappa report with the current economic scenario.
4. The committee was formed immediately after the Nanjundappa report in the early 2000s.
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 4
C) 1, 3, and 4
D) 2 and 3
2.Which of the following statements are true?
1. Karnataka’s Global Capability Centre policy focuses on attracting investments in Bengaluru only.
2. The state has projected a revenue deficit of ₹27,354 crore for 2024-25.
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
3.Which of the following statements are true?
1. SARAT was developed to assist in rescue operations only on land.
2. SARAT Version 2 has enhanced visualizations and improved search area expansion.
3. SARAT considers only the time of the last known location, ignoring environmental factors.
4. The tool supports multiple coastal state languages to assist local fishermen.
A) 1 and 2
B) 3 and 4
C) 2 and 4
D) 1 and 3
4.Which of the following recommendations for the restructuring of NTA is correct?
1. The NTA will introduce multi-session testing only for NEET-UG.
2. The NTA will appoint a Director-General with a rank of Additional Secretary or higher.
3. The NTA’s restructuring plan involves reducing its governance to a single leadership team.
A) Only Statement 1 is true
B) Only Statement 2 is true
C) Only Statement 3 is true
D) Statements 1 and 2 are true
5.Which of the following statements are true regarding minority rights in India?
1. The Indian Constitution defines “minority” explicitly.
2. Article 350 B mandates the appointment of a special officer for linguistic minorities.
3. The TMA Pai Foundation (2002) judgment established clear criteria for defining minority institutions.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 2 only