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• Each question has four options.
• Select the most appropriate answer.
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• Each question carries 2 marks.

GS Paper: GS III | Environment

Question 1.

With reference to airshed-based air pollution management, consider the following statements:

1. An airshed approach considers the movement of pollutants beyond administrative boundaries.
2. It focuses exclusively on pollution generated within a particular city.
3. Satellite-based observations can improve the identification of pollution sources.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 2

GS Paper: GS I | Indian Society

With reference to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, consider the following statements:

1. A male below 21 years and a female below 18 years are considered children under the Act.
2. Every child marriage is automatically void under the Act.
3. State Governments are empowered to appoint Child Marriage Prohibition Officers.
4. Offences under the Act are cognizable and non-bailable.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 3.

GS Paper: GS II | Indian Polity

With reference to the creamy layer concept among Other Backward Classes (OBCs), consider the following statements:

1. The creamy layer concept was introduced through the Indra Sawhney judgment, 1992.
2. Article 16(4) provides the constitutional basis for reservation in public employment for backward classes.
3. The Supreme Court has held that parental salary income alone is sufficient to determine the creamy layer status of all OBC candidates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3