Q1. Which of the following measures were taken to enhance global market access for India’s agarwood sector?
- Establishment of Central Processing Centres in Tripura and Assam
- Introduction of a ban on private agarwood traders
- Initiation of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag process
- Six-fold increase in export quotas for agarwood products
- 1 and 4 only
- 3 and 4 only
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- 2 and 3 only
Correct Option: 3. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
There is no ban on private traders; instead, the scheme seeks to reduce unnecessary intermediaries and enable direct farmer-to-buyer linkages.
Q2. With reference to the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), consider the following statements:
- It provides all-weather rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley.
- It has enabled the transportation of essential commodities like foodgrains even during snowfall and winter conditions.
- It is described as one of the most ambitious railway engineering projects in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 and 3 only
Correct Option: 3. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
The USBRL:
• Ensures all-weather rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley,
• Has enabled reliable movement of essential goods, including foodgrains, even during harsh winter and snowfall, and
• Is regarded as one of the most ambitious railway engineering projects undertaken in independent India.
Therefore, all three statements are correct.
Q3. Granth Kutir, inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan, is primarily aimed at preserving which of the following?
- Modern Indian literature in regional languages
- Government records and constitutional documents
- India’s classical manuscripts and books reflecting cultural and intellectual heritage
- Digital archives of contemporary research publications
Correct Option: 3. India’s classical manuscripts and books reflecting cultural and intellectual heritage
Explanation:
Granth Kutir is described as a library and archival space that showcases India’s cultural, philosophical, literary, and intellectual heritage. Its collection consists of classical manuscripts and books in 11 classical Indian languages, not modern literature, official records, or digital-only archives.
Q4. Which of the following statements regarding Granth Kutir is/are correct?
- It houses books and manuscripts in 11 classical languages of India.
- The total collection includes about 2,300 books and 50 manuscripts.
- It is located at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: 4. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The collection spans 11 classical Indian languages such as Tamil, Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Bengali, etc.
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Statement 2 is correct: Granth Kutir houses around 2,300 books and 50 manuscripts.
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Statement 3 is correct: The facility is located within Rashtrapati Bhavan and was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu.