Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (01/04/2026)
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the Indian Freedom Struggle, consider the following statements regarding Shyamji Krishna Varma:
1. He founded the Indian Home Rule Society and India House in London.
2. He was the first President of the Bombay Arya Samaj and was influenced by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
3. He published the radical journal The Indian Sociologist to promote nationalist ideas.
4. He was the first Indian to be awarded an M.A. degree from Oxford University.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
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- Statement 1: Correct. Both were established in 1905 as hubs for overseas revolutionaries.
- Statement 2: Correct. His spiritual foundation in the Arya Samaj heavily influenced his political ethics.
- Statement 3: Correct. This journal was a key tool for intellectual resistance in Europe.
- Statement 4: Correct. His academic excellence at Oxford provided him the status to operate effectively in British circles.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
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- Statement 1: Correct. Both were established in 1905 as hubs for overseas revolutionaries.
- Statement 2: Correct. His spiritual foundation in the Arya Samaj heavily influenced his political ethics.
- Statement 3: Correct. This journal was a key tool for intellectual resistance in Europe.
- Statement 4: Correct. His academic excellence at Oxford provided him the status to operate effectively in British circles.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Project 17A of the Indian Navy and INS Dunagiri, consider the following statements:
1. INS Dunagiri is an indigenously designed stealth frigate belonging to the Nilgiri-class.
2. The project utilizes a CODOG (Combined Diesel or Gas) propulsion system to drive controllable pitch propellers.
3. Unlike previous classes, Project 17A ships are built with 0% foreign components to achieve absolute Aatmanirbharta.
4. The ship is equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and MRSAM for multi-dimensional combat.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Statement 1: Correct. It is the fifth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A).
- Statement 2: Correct. The CODOG configuration provides a balance between fuel efficiency (diesel) and high-speed performance (gas).
- Statement 3: Incorrect. While the project has a very high indigenous content of 75%, it is not 100%.
- Statement 4: Correct. These represent the primary offensive and defensive missile suites of the platform.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Statement 1: Correct. It is the fifth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A).
- Statement 2: Correct. The CODOG configuration provides a balance between fuel efficiency (diesel) and high-speed performance (gas).
- Statement 3: Incorrect. While the project has a very high indigenous content of 75%, it is not 100%.
- Statement 4: Correct. These represent the primary offensive and defensive missile suites of the platform.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the declaration of Heatwaves in India, consider the following statements:
I. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the nodal agency responsible for the official declaration and forecasting of heatwaves.
II. A heatwave is declared for a station in the plains only if the maximum temperature reaches at least 40°C.
III. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) determines the temperature thresholds used to define heatwaves across different geographical regions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is correct: IMD is the sole authority for monitoring and declaring heatwaves.
- Statement 2 is correct: For plains, the qualifying criteria is a minimum of 40°C (and 30°C for hilly regions).
- Statement 3 is incorrect: While NDMA issues guidelines for heat action plans, the technical temperature thresholds are defined and set by the IMD.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is correct: IMD is the sole authority for monitoring and declaring heatwaves.
- Statement 2 is correct: For plains, the qualifying criteria is a minimum of 40°C (and 30°C for hilly regions).
- Statement 3 is incorrect: While NDMA issues guidelines for heat action plans, the technical temperature thresholds are defined and set by the IMD.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Regarding the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) crisis, consider these statements:
1. The crisis stems from the paralysis of the Appellate Body due to blocked member appointments.
2. Appealing a panel report “into the void” prevents it from becoming legally binding.
3. The MPIA (Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement) is a permanent replacement for the original system.
4. The United States has raised concerns over “judicial overreach” by the Appellate Body.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is correct: The crisis is fundamentally due to the Appellate Body (AB) being unable to function. Since December 2019, it hasn’t had the minimum 3 members required to hear cases because the U.S. has blocked all new appointments.
- Statement 2 is correct: Under WTO rules, if a party appeals a panel’s decision and there is no AB to hear it, the report remains in a legal “limbo” or “void.” It cannot be adopted by the Dispute Settlement Body, so it never becomes legally binding.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The MPIA is an interim (temporary) and voluntary arrangement. It was created by a subset of members (like the EU and China) as a “stop-gap” measure; it is not a permanent replacement for the WTO’s original two-tier system.
- Statement 4 is correct: A primary reason for the U.S. blockade is the allegation of “judicial overreach,” where the AB allegedly created new rights or obligations not originally negotiated in the WTO agreements.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is correct: The crisis is fundamentally due to the Appellate Body (AB) being unable to function. Since December 2019, it hasn’t had the minimum 3 members required to hear cases because the U.S. has blocked all new appointments.
- Statement 2 is correct: Under WTO rules, if a party appeals a panel’s decision and there is no AB to hear it, the report remains in a legal “limbo” or “void.” It cannot be adopted by the Dispute Settlement Body, so it never becomes legally binding.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The MPIA is an interim (temporary) and voluntary arrangement. It was created by a subset of members (like the EU and China) as a “stop-gap” measure; it is not a permanent replacement for the WTO’s original two-tier system.
- Statement 4 is correct: A primary reason for the U.S. blockade is the allegation of “judicial overreach,” where the AB allegedly created new rights or obligations not originally negotiated in the WTO agreements.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the classification of forest fires, consider the following statements regarding Ground Fires:
1. They are characterized by the combustion of organic matter beneath the surface litter.
2. Unlike surface fires, they can smoulder for weeks or months with little to no flame.
3. They are primarily responsible for the rapid destruction of the upper tree canopy.
4. They typically occur in areas with deep accumulation of peat or heavy duff.
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is correct: Ground fires (also called subsurface fires) burn the organic matter beneath the surface litter, such as roots, humus, and buried debris.
- Statement 2 is correct: Unlike flaming surface fires, ground fires are characterized by slow, flameless smouldering that can last for weeks or even months.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The rapid destruction of the upper tree canopy is the defining characteristic of Crown Fires, not ground fires.
- Statement 4 is correct: These fires typically occur in environments with deep accumulations of peat, coal, or heavy duff (partially decayed organic matter).
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is correct: Ground fires (also called subsurface fires) burn the organic matter beneath the surface litter, such as roots, humus, and buried debris.
- Statement 2 is correct: Unlike flaming surface fires, ground fires are characterized by slow, flameless smouldering that can last for weeks or even months.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The rapid destruction of the upper tree canopy is the defining characteristic of Crown Fires, not ground fires.
- Statement 4 is correct: These fires typically occur in environments with deep accumulations of peat, coal, or heavy duff (partially decayed organic matter).
