Consider the following statements.

1. All plant species rely on pollinators for reproduction and yield.
2. Pollinators are disappearing at an alarming rate largely due to practices such as monocropping, excessive use of agricultural chemicals.
3. Assisted pollination (hand pollination) practice eliminates the need for fertilization in plants.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 In the context of environmental technologies, how can piezo-photocatalytic materials contribute to sustainable development?

Consider the following pairs. (Places in news: location)

1. Tripoli (armed clashes): Sudan
2. Niche (2025 UN Ocean Conference): Finland

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With reference to temple reforms initiated by Sree Narayana Guru, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. He permitted temples to be built in non-traditional styles with lot of spaces for visitors.
2. He prohibited the use of temple funds for personal gain or festivals.
3. He insisted that temples should act as centres for education and public welfare.

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Iran is surrounded by:

1. Turkey to the northwest
2. Caspian Sea in the South
3. Gulf of Oman in East

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Consider the following statements regarding Finance Commission.

1. The Chairman of the Commission shall be qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court.
2. Any member of the Commission can resign his office by letter addressed to the President.
3. Members of Commission once appointed can only be removed after resolution is passed by the Parliament.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

While deciding the repo rate, Monetary Policy Committee may keep in mind the following factors:

1. Inflation
2. Economic Growth
3. Rupee appreciation/depreciation

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With respect to North Eastern Council (NEC), consider the following statements.

1. It was constituted as a statutory advisory body under the State Reorganization Act, 1956.
2. Governor and Chief Ministers of states are the members of the Council.
3. The union home minister is ex-officio Chairman of the NEC.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. The Act provides that only Central Government can declare an area as ‘disturbed area’ where AFSPA can be applied.
2. As per the Constitution, it shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which ruler was contemporary of both Vardhamana Mahavira and Gautama Buddha?