Q1.Consider the following statements:
- It aims to build a portfolio of indigenous RISC-V processors.
- DHRUV64 is the first processor developed under DIR-V.
- THEJAS32 and THEJAS64 are earlier processors under this initiative.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q1. (B)
Explanation:
- DIR-V aims to create a pipeline of RISC-V based processors for strategic autonomy.
- DHRUV64 is not the first; it is the third processor under DIR-V.
- THEJAS32 and THEJAS64 preceded DHRUV64.
Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Q2. Which of the following Indian States share a land boundary with Bangladesh?
- West Bengal
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Tripura
- Mizoram
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Q2. (D)
Explanation:
Bangladesh shares land boundaries with five Indian States:
- West Bengal
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Tripura
- Mizoram
All listed States are correct.
Q3. Article 224A of the Constitution of India provides for:
A. Appointment of additional judges in High Courts
B. Appointment of retired Supreme Court judges as ad hoc judges
C. Appointment of retired High Court judges as ad hoc judges
D. Transfer of judges between High Courts
Q3. (C)
Explanation:
- Article 224A allows retired High Court judges to be appointed as ad hoc judges.
- Purpose: temporary augmentation of High Court strength, mainly to clear arrears.
- It is not applicable to Supreme Court judges.
Q4. The IDF Diabetes Atlas is released by:
A. World Health Organization
B. World Bank
C. United Nations Development Programme
D. International Diabetes Federation
Q4. (D)
Explanation:
- The Diabetes Atlas is published by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).
- It is a key global source for diabetes prevalence, trends, and projections.
Q5. The reduction of sulphur content in fuel under BS-VI norms primarily enables:
- Use of advanced catalytic converters
- Improved durability of emission-control systems
- Higher fuel calorific value
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q5. (B)
Explanation:
- Sulphur reduction from 50 ppm (BS-IV) to 10 ppm (BS-VI) prevents catalyst poisoning.
- Enables DPF, SCR and advanced catalytic converters.
- Improves longevity and efficiency of emission-control systems.
- Calorific value remains unaffected.
