11 Apr, 2024

1. Ganapathi Vattam, a famous Jain temple located at Sultan Bathery, was destroyed by Tipu Sultan in the second half of the 18th century is situated in which of the following states?

2. With reference to 'African Baobab Tree' consider the following statements:

  1. The African baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is the oldest living flowering plant or gymnosperms.
  2. Baobabs are deciduous trees ranging in height from 5 to 20 meters.
  3. Baobab trees can live for more than a thousand years and provide food, livestock fodder, medicinal compounds, and raw materials

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding ‘QS World University Rankings 2024’ which was released recently:

  1. The 2024 QS World University Rankings are compiled by global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
  2. IISC Bangalore ranked as India's top university in the latest QS World University Rankings 2024.
  3. According to the QS, India has shown significant progress, with a 20 % improvement in the Citations per Paper indicator, reflecting a strong research capability.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)’:

  1. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is India’s first sovereign wealth fund.
  2. It is a collaborative investment platform for international and Indian investors with a mandate to invest equity capital in domestic infrastructure.
  3. It will invest only in greenfield projects.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statement:

  1. African catfish
  2. Nile tilapia
  3. Rohu fish
  4. Red-bellied piranha
  5. Alligator gar

Which of the above are examples of invasive wildlife in India?