1) In which year was National Water Award launched?

A) 2018

B) 2019

C) 2020

D) 2021

Answer : A

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2) In the context of ongoing ‘Matua Dharma Maha Mela 2022’, Harichand Thakur is being remembered. Where was he born?

A) India

B) Pakistan

C) Bangladesh

D) None of the above

Answer : C

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3) Which of the following are true regarding KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK?

A) It is located in Arunachal Pradesh

B) It does not have status of Important Bird Area

C) It hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses

D) All of the above

Answer : C

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4) Which of the following statements are true regarding protection status of INDIAN RHINOCEROS?

1. It is Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List

2. It is Schedule I animal in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

A) 1 Only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1&2

D) None of the above

Answer : C

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5) Who among the following are member of a CIVIL SERVICE BOARD?

1. Chief secretary of a state

2. Financial Commissioner

A) 1 Only

B) 2 Only

C) Both 1&2

D) None of the above

Answer : C

Composition of State Civil service board

• Headed by chief secretary of a state

• Has senior most additional chief secretary or chairman, Board of Revenue, Financial Commissioner or an officer of equivalent rank and status as member

• In addition, it will have Principal Secretary or Secretary, Department of Personnel in the state government as member secretary