Q1. With reference to Anopheles stephensi, consider the following statements:
- It primarily breeds in natural freshwater pools.
- It is an invasive urban-adapted malaria vector in India.
- It can transmit both Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only One
(b) Only Two
(c) All Three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 — Incorrect: It mainly breeds in artificial containers such as tanks, rooftop drums, tyres, and construction sites.
- Statements 2 and 3 — Correct: It is an invasive urban vector and transmits both P. falciparum and P. vivax.
Q2. The Small Business Spotlight Report, recently seen in news, is jointly released by which of the following institutions?
- CRIF High Mark
- Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The report is a joint publication of CRIF High Mark (credit bureau) and SIDBI. RBI is not a partner.
Q3. The Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project, recently in news, is located on which river?
(a) Chenab River
(b) Jhelum River
(c) Ravi River
(d) Beas River
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Dulhasti Stage-II is a run-of-river project on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir.
Q4. Consider the following pairs:
Harappan Site — State
- Rakhigarhi — Haryana
- Dholavira — Gujarat
- Kalibangan — Rajasthan
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only One
(b) Only Two
(c) All Three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
All three pairs are correctly matched — important for map-based prelims questions.
Q5.Sokoto, recently in news due to a U.S. air strike on Islamic State militants, is located in which of the following countries?
(a) Niger
(b) Nigeria
(c) Cameroon
(d) Benin
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Sokoto is a state in north-west Nigeria, bordering Niger Republic.
