[1]. Recently, the Uttarakhand government initiated a study to assess the carrying capacity of its Himalayan cities. What does carrying capacity refer to?

[A]. The number of hotels a city can build

[B]. The total area of forest cover in a state

[C]. The total income a tourist destination can generate annually

[D]. The maximum number of individuals an area can sustainably support without ecological harm

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[2]. Recently, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) granted a five-year authorisation to Starlink to offer satellite communication services in India. What is Starlink?

[A]. A submarine cable network

[B]. A satellite internet constellation

[C]. A mobile app for telecommunication

[D]. A geostationary weather satellite

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[3]. Recently, a government release claimed that India is among the most equal societies, citing a Gini Index value of 25.5. The Gini Index is used to measure:

[A]. Employment rate

[B]. Literacy level

[C]. Income inequality

[D]. Inflation trends

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[4]. A bridge recently collapsed over the Mahi River in Gujarat. Which of the following is a unique feature of the Mahi River?

[A]. It originates in the Himalayas

[B]. It flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal

[C]. It crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice

[D]. It forms the border between India and Nepal

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[5]. Which of the following financial instruments transfers catastrophic insurance risk to investors, offering high yields but with a risk of losing the principal if a natural disaster occurs?

[A]. Green Bonds

[B]. Sovereign Gold Bonds

[C]. Cat Bonds

[D]. Treasury Bills

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