Q1. With reference to Sahitya Akademi, consider the following statements:

1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture.
2. It implements its programmes in only the 22 Indian languages enumerated in Schedule VIII of the Constitution of India.
3. The Jnanpith Award is given by Sahitya Akademi to Indian citizens for their literary work in Indian languages.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Q2. With reference to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), consider the following statements:

1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programs and supportive international partnerships.
2. Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) is a mechanism developed by Parties to the UNCCD.
3. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of a major portion of financial resources to these regions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q3. With reference to the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technology, consider the following statements:

1. In this technique, the pre-germinated seeds are directly drilled into the field by a tractor-powered machine.
2. It eliminates the need for weed management on farms.
3. It provides avenues for groundwater recharge.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q4. With reference to the Optical Fiber Cables, consider the following statements:

1. They can be used in high voltage electricity transmission.
2. They can only propagate light in one direction.
3. They are resistant to corrosion.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Q5. Why was Vasudeo Balwant Phadke known in Indian history?

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