Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (2/12/2025)
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following is true about International IDEA?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) was founded in 1995.
- Its mandate is to support and strengthen democratic institutions and electoral processes worldwide.
- Its headquarters is in Stockholm, Sweden — not The Hague.
- Option A is wrong because IDEA is not a United Nations agency focused on poverty alleviation; it’s an inter-governmental organization with a democracy mandate.
Option C is wrong: the organisation started with 14 founding members, not 20.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) was founded in 1995.
- Its mandate is to support and strengthen democratic institutions and electoral processes worldwide.
- Its headquarters is in Stockholm, Sweden — not The Hague.
- Option A is wrong because IDEA is not a United Nations agency focused on poverty alleviation; it’s an inter-governmental organization with a democracy mandate.
Option C is wrong: the organisation started with 14 founding members, not 20.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Sittanavasal, recently mentioned in government reports, is best known for which of the following?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Sittanavasal in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, is a rock-cut cave temple dating to the 7th–9th century CE.
- It is renowned for its early mural paintings, among the oldest surviving in South India, depicting lotus ponds, dancers, and Jain themes.
- The site also contains Jain beds and Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions, confirming its association with early Jain ascetic traditions.
- The other options do not match the historical nature of Sittanavasal:
- Neolithic burials → unrelated to the site
- Gupta-era sculptures → predominantly in North India
- Chola bronzes → belong to later medieval art, not connected to this site
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Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Sittanavasal in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, is a rock-cut cave temple dating to the 7th–9th century CE.
- It is renowned for its early mural paintings, among the oldest surviving in South India, depicting lotus ponds, dancers, and Jain themes.
- The site also contains Jain beds and Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions, confirming its association with early Jain ascetic traditions.
- The other options do not match the historical nature of Sittanavasal:
- Neolithic burials → unrelated to the site
- Gupta-era sculptures → predominantly in North India
- Chola bronzes → belong to later medieval art, not connected to this site
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, consider the following statements:
1. The theme of this edition is “Tamil Karpom – Let Us Learn Tamil”.
2. The programme “Tamil Karkalam” focuses on introducing Tamil learning in Varanasi schools.
3. The Sage Agastya Vehicle Expedition (SAVE) retraces a civilisational route from Kashi to Tenkasi.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect — the theme is “Let Us Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam”, not “Tamil Karpom”.
Statement 2 is correct — Tamil Karkalam introduces Tamil learning in Kashi schools.
Statement 3 is correct — SAVE retraces the civilisational route from Tenkasi to Kashi (direction reversed in statement, so incorrect).
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect — the theme is “Let Us Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam”, not “Tamil Karpom”.
Statement 2 is correct — Tamil Karkalam introduces Tamil learning in Kashi schools.
Statement 3 is correct — SAVE retraces the civilisational route from Tenkasi to Kashi (direction reversed in statement, so incorrect).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Sage Agastya Vehicle Expedition (SAVE), recently seen in news, is associated with:
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation: SAVE retraces the ancient civilisational route between Tenkasi (TN) and Kashi, symbolising shared cultural heritage.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation: SAVE retraces the ancient civilisational route between Tenkasi (TN) and Kashi, symbolising shared cultural heritage.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Sanchar Saathi app, recently in news, is primarily intended to:
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Sanchar Saathi helps users verify IMEI, trace/block stolen phones, report spam/fraud, and check SIMs registered in their name, thereby curbing telecom fraud and improving cybersecurity.
It does not monitor internet usage, financial transactions, or control tariffs, so options A, C, D are incorrect.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
Sanchar Saathi helps users verify IMEI, trace/block stolen phones, report spam/fraud, and check SIMs registered in their name, thereby curbing telecom fraud and improving cybersecurity.
It does not monitor internet usage, financial transactions, or control tariffs, so options A, C, D are incorrect.
