1. Consider the following statements regarding the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

  1. The contest is open exclusively to students of government schools from Classes 9 to 12
  2. It is being organised in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following countries:

  1. 1. Ecuador 2. Colombia 3. Bolivia 4. Chile 5. Argentina
How many of the above share a land border with Peru?

Options:
A: Only two
B: Only three
C: Only four
D: All five

3. The DRAVYA Portal, recently seen in the news, was launched by which of the following?

Options:
A: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B: Ministry of Ayush
C: Ministry of Science and Technology
D: Ministry of Education

4. Consider the following description:

It is located in Jharkhand and forms the core area of the Palamau Tiger Reserve. It was among the first national parks in India to be brought under Project Tiger. The Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary is also part of this park. The North Koel River flows through i

Options:
A: Betla National Park
B: Hazaribagh National Park
C: Simlipal National Park
D: Valmiki National Park

5. With reference to Exercise Cold Start, recently in news, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a tri-service military exercise focused on testing drones and counter-drone systems.
  2. It is scheduled to be conducted in Rajasthan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2

6. The Visakhapatnam Declaration, seen in the news recently, is about

Options:
A: A regional security pact among Bay of Bengal littoral states
B: A national policy roadmap for India digital governance and e-governance transformation
C: An agreement among Indian coastal states on climate-resilient fisheries management
D: The launch of India first deep-sea container port for green shipping

7. Consider the following statements about the TN-SHORE Mission

  1. It is a coastal restoration programme launched by the Tamil Nadu government with aid from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
  2. The Mission will help in safeguarding the endangered species such as turtles and dugongs in their habitats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2

8. With reference to the Vishwamitri River, consider the following statements

  1. It flows entirely through the state of Maharashtra.
  2. The river drains into the Arabian Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2

9. Consider the following statements:

  1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.
  2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.
  3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 and 3
C: 3 only
D: 1 and 3

10. Consider the following statements about SAHAJ initiative:

  1. It is being launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  2. It has been designed to act as a bridge between the government policy and beneficiaries’ needs at the grassroots level to incorporate empathy and practicality in policy making.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2