Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (16/06/2026)
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the high-level committee constituted to examine rapid demographic shifts in India, consider the following statements:
1. The subject of “Population control and family planning” is under the Union List (List I) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. The regular conduct of the census in India is governed by the statutory provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
3. While the Ministry of Home Affairs handles internal security, public order is exclusively a State List subject.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is incorrect because “Population control and family planning” is in the Concurrent List (List III, Entry 20A), not the Union List.
- Statement 2 is correct; the regular census is a Union List subject (Entry 69) and is governed by the Census Act, 1948.
- Statement 3 is correct; under the Seventh Schedule, “Public Order” is Entry 1 of the State List.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is incorrect because “Population control and family planning” is in the Concurrent List (List III, Entry 20A), not the Union List.
- Statement 2 is correct; the regular census is a Union List subject (Entry 69) and is governed by the Census Act, 1948.
- Statement 3 is correct; under the Seventh Schedule, “Public Order” is Entry 1 of the State List.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the application of Fundamental Rights to the Armed Forces in India:
1. Article 33 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to restrict or abrogate the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces to ensure proper discharge of duties.
2. Decisions regarding institutional discrimination within the Armed Forces are entirely immune from the purview of Judicial Review.
3. Denying women entry into foundational military academies like the NDA directly violates the spirit of Article 15 and Article 16 of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: C
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is correct under Article 33.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because decisions are not completely immune; the Supreme Court can and does exercise judicial review if administrative or institutional actions violate basic equality principles (as seen in the historic judgments opening the NDA to women).
- Statement 3 is correct as arbitrary exclusion violates Article 14 (Equality), Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination), and Article 16 (Equal opportunity in public employment).
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is correct under Article 33.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because decisions are not completely immune; the Supreme Court can and does exercise judicial review if administrative or institutional actions violate basic equality principles (as seen in the historic judgments opening the NDA to women).
- Statement 3 is correct as arbitrary exclusion violates Article 14 (Equality), Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination), and Article 16 (Equal opportunity in public employment).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Group of Seven (G7) forum, consider the following statements:
1. It is an informal bloc of advanced economies that operates on the basis of a formal treaty and a permanent secretariat.
2. India is an institutional, permanent member of the G7 core group.
3. The European Union is represented at all G7 meetings as a non-enumerated participant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: because the G7 is an informal bloc with no permanent secretariat and no binding treaty.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: because India is not a member of the G7 (members are US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan), though it is regularly invited as an outreach partner.
- Statement 3 is correct: the EU is fully represented but not counted among the seven individual nations.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: because the G7 is an informal bloc with no permanent secretariat and no binding treaty.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: because India is not a member of the G7 (members are US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan), though it is regularly invited as an outreach partner.
- Statement 3 is correct: the EU is fully represented but not counted among the seven individual nations.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In the context of modern Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning software engineering, what does the term “Knowledge Distillation” refer to?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Knowledge distillation is a machine learning process where a smaller “student” model is trained to mimic a larger, more complex “teacher” model. This allows the AI to run efficiently on devices with lower computing power (such as mobile phones) without experiencing a major drop in performance.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
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- Knowledge distillation is a machine learning process where a smaller “student” model is trained to mimic a larger, more complex “teacher” model. This allows the AI to run efficiently on devices with lower computing power (such as mobile phones) without experiencing a major drop in performance.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the legal and constitutional protections for senior citizens in India:
1. Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy directs the State to secure public assistance in cases of old age, sickness, and disablement.
2. The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act makes it a legally binding obligation for children or heirs to provide maintenance to senior citizens.
3. The proportion of India’s elderly population is projected to trend downward by 2050 due to a rising youth demographic bulge.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
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- Statements 1 and 2 are accurate: reflections of the constitutional (Article 41) and statutory (2007 Act) protections in India.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: because India’s elderly population is projected to double (reaching over 20% of the total population) by 2050, transitioning the country toward an aging society.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
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- Statements 1 and 2 are accurate: reflections of the constitutional (Article 41) and statutory (2007 Act) protections in India.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: because India’s elderly population is projected to double (reaching over 20% of the total population) by 2050, transitioning the country toward an aging society.
