With reference to the prehistoric findings recently reported from the Bhondsi stretch of the Aravalli region, consider the following statements:
- Petroglyphs are images or designs carved or engraved on rock surfaces.
- Cupules are cup-shaped depressions made on rock surfaces and are often associated with prehistoric symbolic activity.
- The Mesolithic period in India is associated only with stone tool-making and not with evidence of ritual or social life.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Delhi Bird Atlas, consider the following statements:
- Delhi lies along the Central Asian Flyway (CAF), an important migratory route for birds arriving from Central Asia and the Arctic region.
- The atlas strictly mapped resident avian species and purposefully excluded migratory species to establish a permanent local baseline.
- The Yamuna floodplains and associated wetlands have been highlighted as crucial ecological habitats for waterbirds in the region.
- The atlas utilized a systematic, grid-based sampling framework across distinct seasons to eliminate geographic and urban sampling bias.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Artificial Intelligence (AI) detection tools, consider the following statements:
- AI detection tools classify text by identifying statistical patterns learned from examples of AI-generated and human-written content.
- AI detection tools can accurately determine with complete certainty whether a given text was generated by AI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to cotton cultivation in India, consider the following statements:
- Bt cotton was the first genetically modified crop approved for commercial cultivation in India.
- The approval of Bt cotton in India was granted by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).
- Bt cotton was primarily developed to provide resistance against the bollworm pest.
- India currently records the highest cotton productivity (yield per hectare) in the world.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
The removal of capital gains tax and withholding tax on foreign investment in government securities, along with measures to promote FCNR(B) deposits and External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), is primarily intended to:
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Kharif Crops?
- Kharif crops are generally sown with the onset of the southwest monsoon.
- These crops are usually harvested during October–November.
- Wheat is a major Kharif crop in India.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research.
Statement 2: ICMR conducts research only through private medical colleges.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The PM E-DRIVE Scheme seeks to support the development of electric mobility and related infrastructure.
Statement 2: The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Fertility Rate:
- The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) refers to the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her reproductive years.
- A TFR of about 2.1 is generally considered the replacement-level fertility.
- India's fertility rate has remained above 4.0 in recent years.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The Wallace Line, often seen in news related to biodiversity, passes through Indonesia and separates: