Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (13th & 15th /12/2025)

With reference to inflation in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Reserve Bank of India targets inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (Combined).

2. Core inflation excludes food and fuel items from the CPI basket.

3. Demand-pull inflation is primarily caused by rising input costs such as crude oil prices.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Moei River, consider the following statements:

1. It forms part of the international boundary between Thailand and Myanmar.

2. The Salween River drains into the South China Sea.

3. It is a tributary of the Salween River.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the MH-60R helicopter, consider the following statements:

1. It has been inducted into the Indian Navy through the Foreign Military Sales route.

2. It is primarily designed for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.

3. It is manufactured under the “Make in India” initiative.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to methane emissions, consider the following statements:

1. Methane has a significantly higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period.

2. Agriculture is the single largest source of methane emissions globally.

3. Methane remains in the atmosphere for a much longer period than carbon dioxide.

4. India is a signatory to the Global Methane Pledge.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Nauradehi Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in the Vindhyan range of central India.

2. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.

3. It currently has a high density of resident tigers.

4. It has been considered for tiger reintroduction under Project Tiger.

Which of the statements given above are correct?