03 Sep, 2025

1. Consider the following statements about the Mela Patt Festival:

  1. It is celebrated annually in Bhaderwah Valley of Jammu & Kashmir.
  2. The festival is rooted in Nag culture and honours Lord Vasuki Nag.
  3. It commemorates the historic meeting between Mughal Emperor Akbar and King Nag Pal.

How many of the above statements are correct?

2. With reference to the VrindavaniVastra, consider the following statements:

  1. It was woven in Assam in the 16th century under the guidance of SrimantaSankardeva.
  2. It was commissioned by Koch King Nara Narayan.
  3. It depicts scenes from Lord Krishna’s pastimes in Vrindavan.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

3. With reference to the UDISE+ 2024–25 Report, consider the following statements:

  1. The Pupil–Teacher Ratios (PTRs) across all school stages fall within NEP 2020 benchmarks.
  2. For the first time, the number of teachers in India has crossed 1 crore.
  3. Female teachers now constitute more than half of the teaching workforce.

How many of the above statements are correct?

4. With reference to CEREBO, recently developed in India, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a portable, non-invasive diagnostic device for detecting brain injuries.
  2. It uses near-infrared spectroscopy integrated with machine learning.
  3. It exposes patients to minimal radiation, similar to CT scans.

How many of the above statements are correct?

5. With reference to the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, consider the following statements:

  1. It eliminates physical toll booths by using RFID readers and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
  2. Vehicles must stop briefly at the designated lane for toll deduction.
  3. It aims to reduce congestion, improve fuel efficiency, and cut emissions.

How many of the above statements are correct?