Which of the following best describes the PSiFI system, recently seen in the news?

With reference to Permafrost, consider the following statements:

1. It is any ground that has been frozen continuously for a minimum of two years.

2. It is made of a combination of soil, rocks, and sand that are held together by ice. 

3. Permafrost regions are always covered in snow.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Floodplain, consider the following statements:

1. It is a generally flat area of land next to a river or stream.

2. It is composed of unconsolidated sedimentary deposits (alluvium).

3. Floodplains are absent where the downcutting of rivers is dominant.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Shahpur Kandi Dam Project, recently seen in the news, is located on which one of the following rivers?

With reference to Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), consider the following statements:

1. It punishes the use of criminal force on a woman with the intention of outraging her modesty.

2. It can be punished with a minimum imprisonment of ten years.

3. It does not encompass offences committed against men.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Household Consumption Expenditure Survey: 

1. It is conducted by the National Statistical Office.

2. It helps to review critical economic indicators like Gross Domestic Product and poverty levels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the International Mother Language Day:

1. It is celebrated to promote linguistic and cultural diversity.

2. It was recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Collective Security Treaty Organisation:

1. It is an intergovernmental military alliance.

2. All central Asian countries are member of this organization. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes Hanooman, recently seen in news?

The MakhaBucha ceremony, sometimes seen in the news, is associated with: