1. Consider the following statements about Pong Dam Lake (Maharana Pratap Sagar)

1. It is a natural freshwater wetland formed by tectonic activity.
2. It is a manmade reservoir created on the Beas River.
3. It lies in the Shivalik hill zone.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

2. With reference to the Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch System (MRLS), consider the following statements:

1. It was first used in combat during the Kargil War.
2. Each Pinaka launcher can fire 72 rockets in a single salvo.
3. It is mounted on Tatra trucks for high mobility.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 3 only
• 2 only
• 1, 2 and 3
• 1 only

3. Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for SafaiKaramcharis (NCSK):

1. It is currently a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. It monitors the implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.
3. It can take suomotu cognizance of non-implementation of schemes related to SafaiKaramcharis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

4. With reference to the SwavalambiniProgramme, consider the following statements:

1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with NITI Aayog.
2. It targets women entrepreneurship development in all Indian states.
3. It includes both student and faculty-focused interventions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

5. With reference to the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities, consider the following statements:

1. It is exclusively implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
2. Under the programme, 15% of outlays and targets of certain central schemes are earmarked for minorities.
3. The programme focuses only on educational empowerment of minorities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3