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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 the Paris Agreement and its transparency framework, consider the following statements:

1. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) outline the climate action commitments of individual countries.
2. Biennial Transparency Reports help assess progress towards the implementation of NDCs.
3. The Enhanced Transparency Framework applies only to developed countries.

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 III | Indian Economy

With reference to the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), consider the following statements:

1. It provides information on employment and wages in India’s formal manufacturing sector.
2. It is conducted by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
3. Its findings are useful for estimating GDP and formulating industrial policies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Question 3.

GS Paper: GS III | Indian Econnomy

With reference to the VISTAR Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to modernise India’s official statistical system.
2. It seeks to leverage Artificial Intelligence and technology for better data collection and analysis.
3. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented for three years.

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