Q1. Consider the following:

1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop.
2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible.
3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.

How many of the above are the advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?

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Q2. With reference to Centre–State relations, which of the following statements is correct?

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Q3. Despite being tectonically stable as compared to the Himalayas, the Nilgiris still witness debris avalanches and landslides. Which of the following statements explain the cause of this anomaly?

1. Many slopes are steeper with almost vertical cliffs and escarpments in the Western Ghats and Nilgiris.
2. Mechanical weathering due to temperature changes and ranges is pronounced in Nilgiris.
3. Nilgiris is mostly made up of sedimentary rocks and unconsolidated and semi consolidated deposits.
4. Nilgiris receive a heavy amount of rainfall over a short period.

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Q4. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding financial intermediaries?

1. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a statutory body that regulates the insurance sector in India.
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is a statutory body that regulates the banking sector in India.

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Q5. Houthi movement, often seen in the news, is an insurgent movement in:

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