Q1. Nuclear Waste must be processed for its safe disposal. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Conditioning is the first step in processing which involves sorting and segregating the contaminated items form non-contaminated ones.
2. Pre-treatment involves slowing down the release of radio-nuclei from the waste package into the environment.
3. Incineration and evaporation are the common treatment techniques used for nuclear wastes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Q2. It is situated on the Southern bank of river Brahmaputra in Assam. It possesses the highest density of Rhinoceros in the world. It is often called ‘Mini Kaziranga’ due to similar landscape and vegetation.
Which amongst the following protected areas best suits the above mentioned description?

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Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):

1. It is identified as the ‘National Standards Body of India’.
2. It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
3. It operates the Hallmarking Scheme for gold and silver jewellery in India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Q4. With reference to the Salt March during India's struggle for independence, consider the following statements:

1. It was started by Mahatma Gandhi with his chosen followers from Sabarmati Ashram.
2. The Civil Disobedience Movement began after the defiance of the Salt Law at Dandi in 1930.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q5. Consider the following statements about Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI):

1. It is an independent international institute dedicated to research into arms control and disarmament.
2. It was established as per the provisions of the Paris Peace Treaties signed in aftermath of the World War II.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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