1. Which of the following best describes the concept of “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)”?

• Government bears full responsibility for waste disposal
• Consumers are responsible for waste recycling
• Producers are responsible for post-consumer waste management
• NGOs manage hazardous waste disposal

2. Consider the following statements regarding NMDC Limited:

1. It is a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel.
2. It operates India’s only mechanised diamond mine.
3. It was established after independence in 1975.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. Which of the following contribute to India’s trade deficit with China?

1. Import of high-value intermediate goods
2. Export of high-tech manufactured goods
3. Market access barriers in China

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

4. Consider the following statements about Prambanan Temple:

1. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia.
2. It was built by the Sanjaya dynasty.
3. It is dedicated only to Lord Shiva.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

5. Under which Article of the Constitution is the Appropriation Bill provided?

• Article 110
• Article 112
• Article 114
• Article 280