07-08-2026 (Static)

With reference to the Mesolithic period in India, consider the following statements:

1. Microliths became the dominant stone tool technology during this period.
2. The beginning of the Holocene led to warmer and more humid climatic conditions.
3. Domestication of animals became widespread throughout the Indian subcontinent during this period.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following inscriptions and the information they provide:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Which of the following are characteristic features of Hoysala temple architecture?

1. Stellate (star-shaped) ground plan.
2. Extensive use of chloritic schist (soapstone).
3. Raised platform (Jagati) serving as a circumambulatory path.
4. Rekha-Nagara shikharas similar to those at Konark.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

Match the following traditional puppetry forms with their respective States:

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to Humayun's Tomb, consider the following statements:

1. It is regarded as the first major garden-tomb built in the Indian subcontinent.
2. It is the earliest major Indian monument to incorporate a double-dome structure.
3. It was commissioned by Akbar after Humayun's victory at the Second Battle of Panipat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following ocean currents:

1. Benguela Current
2. Peru (Humboldt) Current
3. East Australian Current
4. Brazil Current

Which of the above are western boundary warm currents of the subtropical gyres?

With reference to oceanic upwelling, consider the following statements:

1. It commonly occurs along the western coasts of continents in the subtropical regions.
2. It brings nutrient-rich deep water to the surface.
3. Regions affected by upwelling are generally poor fishing grounds because of low plankton productivity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the North Atlantic Drift:

1. It is an extension of the Gulf Stream.
2. It contributes to relatively mild winters in Western Europe.
3. It is primarily a cold ocean current formed due to melting Arctic ice.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which one of the following best explains the occurrence of fog near the Grand Banks of Newfoundland?

With reference to the horizontal distribution of ocean temperature, consider the following statements:

1. Isotherms tend to be closely spaced where warm and cold currents converge.
2. The western margins of oceans in middle latitudes are generally warmer than the eastern margins.
3. Ocean temperatures decrease uniformly with latitude irrespective of ocean currents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?