07-02-2025 MCQs GS Test English

1. With reference to the State Emblem of India and its usage, consider the following statements:

1. The omission of the motto “Satyamev Jayate” in Devanagari script from the State Emblem violates the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005.
2. The State Emblem of India was adopted on 26 January 1951.
3. The legal framework governing the use of the State Emblem includes the State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007, which permit its use only by government agencies in strict adherence to design guidelines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. With reference to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), consider the following statements:

1. The IBCA was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 9, 2023, during an event commemorating 50 years of Project Tiger.
2. The alliance aims to protect 7 iconic big cat species, all of which are endangered or vulnerable.
3. As of now, 27 countries have ratified the IBCA Framework Agreement, making them formal members.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. With reference to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), consider the following statements:

1. The IBCA officially came into force as a treaty-based inter-governmental organization on January 23, 2025, with its headquarters located in India.
2. The Jaguar is classified as “Endangered” under the IUCN Red List and is found in India.
3. The Framework Agreement for the IBCA has been ratified by 5 countries, including India, which became formal members of the alliance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. With reference to the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), consider the following statements:

1. The ELT is under construction in northern Chile and, upon completion, will be the largest optical-infrared telescope in the world.
2. The ELT will feature a primary mirror composed of 798 smaller mirrors, collectively forming a mirror 39.3 meters in diameter.
3. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is supporting the ELT project with contributions from 16 countries, including Brazil and the United Kingdom.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?