Q1. Which of the following personalities is most closely associated with the “diaspora-internationalist strand” of early Indian communism?
(a) S.A. Dange
(b) Muzaffar Ahmad
(c) M.N. Roy
(d) Singaravelu Chettiar
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- M.N. Roy developed communism through networks in Mexico, Soviet Russia, Europe & Central Asia, shaping the internationalist-diaspora strand that fed into the CPI movement.
Q2. Which of the following minerals cited in the policy rationale fall under the strategic-critical category associated with the Aravallis?
- Lithium
- Nickel
- Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
- Graphite
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- The report identifies lithium, nickel, REEs, graphite, copper, molybdenum, tin, niobium etc. as strategic-critical resources.
Q3. Why is battery-storage–linked renewable power still viewed cautiously by many Discoms?
- Limited storage duration (5–7 hours)
- Import-dependent supply chains
- Tariff escalation due to GST on storage services
- Proven long-term cost stability
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Storage is short-duration, cost-volatile, import-dependent, GST-burdened.
(4) is incorrect — cost stability is not yet proven at grid scale.
Q4. Which of the following programmes is linked with FSSAI’s nutrition-awareness and behavioural-change initiatives?
(a) Poshan Maah Mission
(b) Eat Right India Movement
(c) National Digital Health Mission
(d) One Nation, One Ration Card
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Eat Right India integrates food safety, healthy diets, trans-fat elimination, hygiene and consumer awareness.
Q5. The constitutional basis for imposing restrictions on the speech and expression of armed-forces personnel primarily derives from:
(a) Article 14 read with Article 32
(b) Article 19(1)(a) read with Article 19(2)
(c) Article 21 read with Article 51A
(d) Article 20 read with Article 301
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Personnel enjoy Article 19(1)(a) rights, but restrictions are valid under Article 19(2)—particularly for sovereignty, integrity, security of the State, and public order, especially in disciplined forces.
