Q1. Which of the following statements describe the importance of Aravalli mountains?

1. These mountains have acted as a barrier and checked the expansion of the desert across Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh.
2. These mountains cause orographic rainfall after the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon strike with them.

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Q2. Consider the following statements regarding floor test in the State Assembly:
Statement-I:
The Speaker’s power to call for a floor test continues throughout the term of State Government.
Statement-II:
The Chief Minister moves a vote of confidence when a floor test is called for.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Q3. With reference to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which one of the following statements is not correct?

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Q4. With reference to the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. Article 15 prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or residence.
2. Article 16 prohibits discrimination against any citizen for any employment or office under the State on grounds of only religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD):

1. It is defined as the difference in the sea surface temperature between the western and the eastern ends of the Indian Ocean.
2. A negative IOD leads to greater monsoon rainfall and more active monsoon days in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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