1. Why are personality rights gaining importance in India?
1. Rise of digital media and AI-generated content.
2. Commercialisation of celebrity attributes as brand assets.
3. Explicit statutory recognition in Indian law.
4. Judicial linkage with privacy and intellectual property principles.
Choose the correct answer:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Which of the following best explains why geothermal energy remains largely untapped in India despite its potential?
A) Lack of identified geothermal provinces
B) Dependence on fossil fuel subsidies
C) High drilling costs and limited technology
D) Restrictions on foreign investment
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Ho tribe’s governance system:
1. Munda is the village head responsible for socio-political disputes.
2. Manki oversees 8–15 villages and addresses unresolved cases.
3. The system originally had tax and revenue responsibilities.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
4. The significance of India’s seabed exploration includes:
1. Strengthening blue economy ambitions.
2. Ensuring access to critical minerals for clean energy.
3. Enhancing strategic presence amid global competition.
Choose the correct answer:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) All of the above
5. Consider the following statements regarding the portable ion chromatograph Aquamonitrix:
1. It uses a high-pressure system with a long column for analysis.
2. Sodium chloride solution acts as the carrier, making it eco-friendly.
3. It can detect nitrate and nitrite using a UV absorbance detector.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
6. Consider the following statements regarding the NITI Frontier Tech Repository:
1. It showcases over 200 technology impact stories across sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and national security.
2. It is primarily a policy document and does not include real-world applications.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Which of the following outcomes occurred after Operation Polo?
1. Ban on Razakar militias
2. Hyderabad remained under military administration until 1952
3. First democratic elections held in 1952
4. Nizam continued to rule as sovereign
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
8. Why is the Himalayan region highly vulnerable to natural disasters?
1. Active convergence of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
2. High rates of erosion and mass wasting.
3. Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
9. What does “involution” or nêijuán signify in the context of China’s EV industry?
A) Expansion into global markets
B) Excessive domestic competition leading to diminishing returns
C) Government subsidies increasing production efficiency
D) Technological innovation in battery systems
10. Which of the following statements about global plastic pollution is correct?
A) Only 9% of plastics are incinerated globally.
B) Nearly two-thirds of plastics have a lifespan under 5 years.
C) By 2040, plastics are projected to contribute less than 1% of the carbon budget.
D) Plastic waste in oceans is negligible compared to fish biomass.
