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16. Consider the following statements :
1. The Davis Cup 2021 was won by the Russian Tennis Federation by a 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup final in Madrid.
2. Medvedev defeated Marin Cilic in the second singles match to give Russia an insurmountable 2-0 lead over Croatia and its first Davis Cup title since 2006.
3. Croatia also was seeking its third title after triumphs in 2005 and 2018.
4. Casper was named the Most Valuable Player.
 

Which one of the above statements are correct ?

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17. Consider the following statements :
1. Assamese poet Nilmani Phookan Jr won the 56th Jnanpith Award and Konkani novelist Damodar Mauzo won the 57th Jnanpith Award.
2. India’s highest literary award, the Jnanpith is bestowed on writers for “their outstanding contribution to literature”.
3. Jnanpith Award is a literary award presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organisation to Indian writers every year.
4. This was instituted in 1950 and is given only to the world writers who write in Indian languages and English.
 

Which of the above statements are correct ?

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18. Consider the following statements :
1. Mahi River is the only river in India that cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice.
2. Bhopal and Gandhinagar are also located fairly close to the “Tropic of Cancer”.
3. The Tropic of Cancer passes through 20 countries, 3 continents, 8 water bodies.
 

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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19. Which among the following is the world’s highest island ?

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20. Consider the following statements :
1. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) recently passed a resolution that recognises Healthy Environment as a Human Right.
2. As per the resolution, right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment has become a human right.
3. UN General Assembly passed the resolution on July 28, 2022.
4. India has voted against this resolution.

Which of the above statements are correct ?