Q1. With reference to black soil, consider the following statements:

1. The black soil is clayey and impermeable.
2. The black soil retains the moisture for a very long time.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q2. In the context of the environment ‘Legacy Waste’ generally refers to

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Q3. With reference to National Crisis Management Committee, consider the following statements:

1. Its core function is to oversee the Command, Control and Coordination of the disaster response. 
2. It is headed by Cabinet Secretary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q4. Arrange the following conventions/agreements in a correct chronological sequence of their enforcement.

1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 
2. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) 
4. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. The President of India can summon a session of Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.
2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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