Explanation : 

The 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added three languages:

1. Konkani
2. Manipuri
3. Nepali

Maithili was added later by the 92nd Amendment Act in 2003.

Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation : 

1. He/she shall not preside.
This statement is correct. According to Article 96 of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker cannot preside over the proceedings when a resolution for their removal is being discussed.

2. He/she shall not have the right to speak.
This statement is incorrect. The Speaker retains the right to speak in their defense during the proceedings concerning their removal.

3. He/she shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
This statement is also incorrect. The Speaker can vote in the first instance as a member of the Lok Sabha, but not as a presiding officer.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is (a) 1 only.

Explanation : 

Evaluating the statements regarding the lapsing of bills in the Indian Parliament:

1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
This statement is correct. When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all bills pending in it lapse.

2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
This statement is also correct. A bill that has been passed by the Lok Sabha but is still pending in the Rajya Sabha will lapse upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
This statement is incorrect. If the President has notified a joint sitting, that bill does not lapse upon dissolution.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is (b) 1 and 2.

Explanation : 

1. Statement 1: “Prorogation ofa a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers”

– This is FALSE. The President prorogues either House of Parliament only on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
– Like most powers of the President, this too is exercised on ministerial advice under Article 74 of the Constitution.

2. Statement 2: “Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India proroguing the House which is in session”

– This is CORRECT.
– While prorogation usually follows adjournment sine die, the President can prorogue a House even when it is in session.
– There is no constitutional bar on this power.

3. Statement 3: “Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers”

– This is CORRECT.
– The President dissolves the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
– In exceptional circumstances (like if no party can form government), the President may exercise discretion.

Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.

The correct answer is (c) 2 and 3.

Explanation : 

Statement-I: The European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently.

This statement is correct. The European Parliament debated and finalized the Net Zero Industry Act on February 6, 2024, which aims to enhance domestic production of green technologies, including renewables and energy storage.

Statement-II: The European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time.

This statement is incorrect in its timeframe. The EU’s goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, not 2040. However, it has set a target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, which is part of its strategy to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

Given this analysis, the correct option is: (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

Explanation : 

Evaluating the statements regarding the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP):

1. Central Government Funding: The DILRMP is indeed a Central Sector Scheme that provides 100% funding from the Central Government, effective from April 1, 2016.

2. Digitization of Cadastral Maps: The scheme includes the digitization of cadastral maps, which is a significant component of its objectives.

3. Transliteration of Records of Rights: There is an initiative under the DILRMP to transliterate the Records of Rights from local languages to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India. This has been implemented in several states using a transliteration tool.

Based on this, all three statements are correct. Therefore, the answer is: (d) 1, 2 and 3.

Explanation : 

Statement I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries.

– This statement is incorrect. Venezuela continues to face severe economic challenges including hyperinflation, poverty, and shortages of basic goods
– There is still significant emigration from Venezuela, with millions having left the country in recent years
– The humanitarian crisis continues to drive people to neighboring countries like Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador

Statement II: Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves.

– This statement is correct. Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, estimated at around 300 billion barrels
– This is more than Saudi Arabia’s reserves, making Venezuela the country with the largest known oil reserves globally

Explanation : 

Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)

1. This statement is incorrect. The PMSMA focuses primarily on providing antenatal care during the second and third trimesters, but it does not extend to a guaranteed package of services for six months post-delivery in all government health facilities.

2. This statement is correct. The scheme does indeed allow private healthcare providers to volunteer their services at government facilities to improve maternal health care access.

Given this analysis, the correct answer is: (b) 2 only.

Explanation : 

To evaluate the statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana:

1. Entry Age Group: The entry age for enrolment in the scheme is actually between 18 to 40 years, not 21 to 40 years. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

2. Age Specific Contribution: Beneficiaries are required to make contributions based on their entry age, which is correct. Hence, this statement is correct.

3. Minimum Pension: Each subscriber under the scheme receives a minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per month after reaching the age of 60 years, making this statement correct.

4. Family Pension: Family pension is applicable only to the spouse of the subscriber. Thus, this statement is incorrect.

Based on this analysis, the correct statements are 2 and 3 only. Therefore, the answer is: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation : 

Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023

1. Joint Military Exercise: The statement that Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh is incorrect. It was actually conducted between India and Sri Lanka.

2. Location: The exercise commenced in Aundh (Pune), which is correct.

3. Counter-Terrorism Operations: The goal of the exercise included joint responses during counter-terrorism operations, making this statement correct.

4. Indian Air Force Participation: The Indian Air Force did participate in the exercise, with 15 personnel involved.

Based on this analysis, the correct statements are 2, 3, and 4. Therefore, the answer is: (d) 2, 3 and 4