Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (28/01/2026)
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Question 1 of 11
1. Question
Which of the following statements about India Energy Week 2026 is/are correct?
1. It is a platform focused exclusively on fossil fuel expansion in India.
2. The event emphasizes international cooperation on clean energy transition.
3. Ethanol blending in India has reached just under 20% as a part of energy policies.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Answer: B
Explanation: IEW 2026 promotes both energy security and clean transition, not just fossil fuels. It emphasizes international cooperation and ethanol blending is ~19.05%, approaching the 20% target.
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Answer: B
Explanation: IEW 2026 promotes both energy security and clean transition, not just fossil fuels. It emphasizes international cooperation and ethanol blending is ~19.05%, approaching the 20% target.
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Question 2 of 11
2. Question
The inclusion of ethanol blending targets and gas infrastructure expansion in India’s energy planning primarily helps achieve:
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Answer: B
Explanation: Ethanol blending and gas infrastructure enhance energy access, cleaner fuel use, and diversify away from heavy crude dependence but do not eliminate all crude use nor imply PSU centralization.
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Answer: B
Explanation: Ethanol blending and gas infrastructure enhance energy access, cleaner fuel use, and diversify away from heavy crude dependence but do not eliminate all crude use nor imply PSU centralization.
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Question 3 of 11
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. India–EU strategic engagements include cooperation in defence and security sectors.
2. Agreements with the EU are isolated from India’s other regional trade deals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: A
Explanation: India–EU discussions include security cooperation. These agreements are not isolated; they complement deals with UK and EFTA.
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Answer: A
Explanation: India–EU discussions include security cooperation. These agreements are not isolated; they complement deals with UK and EFTA.
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Question 4 of 11
4. Question
“Wings India” is associated with which sector?
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Answer: B
Explanation: Wings India is a major event for the civil aviation and aerospace industry.
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Answer: B
Explanation: Wings India is a major event for the civil aviation and aerospace industry.
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Question 5 of 11
5. Question
Which of the following technologies is essential for robots like ASC ARJUN in public infrastructure?
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2. Face Recognition Systems
3. Blockchain transaction validation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer: A
Explanation: AI and face recognition are core to such robots; blockchain is unrelated to surveillance in this context.
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Answer: A
Explanation: AI and face recognition are core to such robots; blockchain is unrelated to surveillance in this context.
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Question 6 of 11
6. Question
The Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is located in which state of India?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation: It is in Kannur district, Kerala.
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Answer: D
Explanation: It is in Kannur district, Kerala.
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Question 7 of 11
7. Question
The Western Ghats, where Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is located, is classified as:
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Answer: B
Explanation: The Western Ghats is globally recognised as a biodiversity hotspot due to high endemism and threats.
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Answer: B
Explanation: The Western Ghats is globally recognised as a biodiversity hotspot due to high endemism and threats.
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Question 8 of 11
8. Question
The “Day Zero” concept is associated with:
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Answer: B
Explanation: It refers to severe water scarcity making regular supply unsustainable.
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Answer: B
Explanation: It refers to severe water scarcity making regular supply unsustainable.
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Question 9 of 11
9. Question
Which factor most significantly contributes to a “Day Zero” scenario?
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Answer: D
Explanation: Excessive groundwater extraction accelerates water scarcity leading to Day Zero situations.
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Answer: D
Explanation: Excessive groundwater extraction accelerates water scarcity leading to Day Zero situations.
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Question 10 of 11
10. Question
Which of the following is part of the White Revolution 2.0 initiatives?
1. National Programme for Dairy Development
2. National Livestock Mission
3. Smart Cities Mission
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation: NPDD and NLM are part of the livestock/dairy framework; Smart Cities Mission is unrelated.
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Answer: A
Explanation: NPDD and NLM are part of the livestock/dairy framework; Smart Cities Mission is unrelated.
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Question 11 of 11
11. Question
What is an End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) in the context of environmental management?
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Answer: B
Explanation: ELV refers to vehicles that are fundamentally unfit for use or declared waste.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation: ELV refers to vehicles that are fundamentally unfit for use or declared waste.