Q1. With reference to India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements:
- India committed to reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33–35% from 2005 levels by 2030.
- India committed to achieving a 40% share of non-fossil fuels in electricity generation by 2030.
- India committed to creating an additional forest carbon sink of 2.5–3 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2030.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Emissions intensity reduction target of 33–35% from 2005 levels by 2030.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The commitment was 40% non-fossil installed power capacity, not electricity generation.
- Statement 3 is correct: Forest carbon sink target of 2.5–3 billion tonnes CO₂e.
Q2. With reference to Greenland, consider the following statements:
- Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
- Greenland is a member of the European Union.
- Greenland hosts a major United States military base crucial for Arctic security.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Correct Option: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Greenland enjoys self-rule under Denmark.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Greenland withdrew from the European Union in 1985.
- Statement 3 is correct: It hosts the Pituffik (Thule) Space Base.
Q3. Jabarkhet Nature Reserve, recently in news for completing a decade of conservation-led management, is located in:
A. Near Darjeeling, West Bengal
B. Near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
C. Near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
D. Near Nainital, Uttarakhand
Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve is located near Mussoorie in Uttarakhand, in the lower Himalayan region.
Q4. Unlike gold, silver is often described as a dual-use metal because:
A. It is traded in both physical and digital forms
B. It is mined alongside gold and platinum
C. It functions as a reserve asset and an industrial input
D. It is used both as currency and jewellery
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Silver acts both as an investment hedge and a key industrial input, especially in green energy, electronics, and digital technologies.
Q5. Turkman Gate, often mentioned in the context of Delhi’s urban history, was originally constructed during the reign of:
A. Sher Shah Suri
B. Aurangzeb
C. Shah Jahan
D. Akbar
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Turkman Gate was built in the 17th century during the reign of Shah Jahan as part of the fortified city of Shahjahanabad.
