Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (24/12/2025)
Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (24/12/2025)
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the poppy plant:
1. Opium is obtained from the seeds of the poppy plant.
2. Poppy cultivation in India is regulated under the NDPS Act.
3. India is legally permitted to cultivate poppy for pharmaceutical purposes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Opium is obtained from the latex that oozes out when the unripe (green) capsule of the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) is lanced (incised).
This latex, when dried, forms raw opium, which contains alkaloids such as:
-
- Morphine
- Codeine
- Thebaine
Poppy seeds (khus-khus):
-
- Are non-narcotic
- Contain negligible alkaloids
- Are legally used in food items and bakery products in India.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Opium is obtained from the latex that oozes out when the unripe (green) capsule of the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) is lanced (incised).
This latex, when dried, forms raw opium, which contains alkaloids such as:
-
- Morphine
- Codeine
- Thebaine
Poppy seeds (khus-khus):
-
- Are non-narcotic
- Contain negligible alkaloids
- Are legally used in food items and bakery products in India.
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which international convention allows regulated cultivation of opium poppy for medical purposes?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
This convention permits medical & scientific use under strict controls.
The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 is an international treaty that controls activities involving specific narcotic drugs and lays down a system of regulations for their medical and scientific uses, concluded under the auspices of the United Nations.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
This convention permits medical & scientific use under strict controls.
The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 is an international treaty that controls activities involving specific narcotic drugs and lays down a system of regulations for their medical and scientific uses, concluded under the auspices of the United Nations.
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster is associated with which type of nuclear reactor?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Chernobyl used RBMK reactors, which had:
-
- Graphite moderator
- Design flaws (positive void coefficient)
PWR/BWR are used widely in Western countries and India.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
Chernobyl used RBMK reactors, which had:
-
- Graphite moderator
- Design flaws (positive void coefficient)
PWR/BWR are used widely in Western countries and India.
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is a major conservation challenge frequently associated with Greater Kruger?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Greater Kruger is a global hotspot for rhino conservation, making it vulnerable to poaching.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
Greater Kruger is a global hotspot for rhino conservation, making it vulnerable to poaching.
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following about the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar:
1. It is India’s highest civilian award for science, conferred by the Prime Minister.
2. It aims to recognise notable contributions by scientists and innovators.
3. The award includes categories such as Vigyan Ratna and Vigyan Team.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
-
- It is not India’s highest civilian science award nor is it conferred by the Prime Minister; it is presented by the President of India.
- The award recognises significant contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
- Categories include Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva, and Vigyan Team.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
-
- It is not India’s highest civilian science award nor is it conferred by the Prime Minister; it is presented by the President of India.
- The award recognises significant contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
- Categories include Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva, and Vigyan Team.
