Q1.) Which of the following statements about Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is/are correct?
- AB-PMJAY provides comprehensive health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year, covering both inpatient and outpatient services.
- The scheme covers families identified through the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data.
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Q2.) The weather pattern known as DANA, which causes flash floods in Spain, occurs due to which of the following atmospheric conditions?
(a) Interaction between polar air descending and warm, moist air over the Mediterranean Sea, causing rapid cloud formation
(b) Sudden drop in ocean temperatures near the equator, leading to cyclonic activity in the Mediterranean region
(c) High atmospheric pressure over the Atlantic Ocean, causing cold air to condense over the Iberian Peninsula
(d) Presence of the Indian Ocean Dipole, resulting in abnormal rainfall across Europe
Q3.) Which of the following best describes the principle on which LiDAR technology operates?
(a) Emission of radio waves to measure distance and density of various surface objects
(b) Use of X-rays to map sub-surface geological features
(c) Transmission of pulsed laser light to measure distances and map the Earth’s surface in high detail
(d) Detection of ultraviolet light to study atmospheric composition
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