Q1.With reference to “Suspension of Sentence”, consider the following statements:
- It sets aside the conviction of the accused.
- It only pauses the execution of the punishment during the pendency of appeal.
- It operates only after conviction.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: Suspension pauses the execution of the sentence while the conviction remains intact. It is a post-conviction appellate discretion. Statement 1 is incorrect.
Q2.Which of the following correctly distinguishes real GDP from nominal GDP?
(a) Real GDP adjusts for inflation; nominal GDP is measured at current prices.
(b) Real GDP is measured in USD; nominal GDP is always measured in domestic currency.
(c) Real GDP excludes government spending; nominal GDP includes it.
(d) Real GDP is used for international ranking; nominal GDP is used for welfare analysis.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: Real GDP measures inflation-adjusted output, whereas nominal GDP is valued at current prices without adjusting for inflation.
Q3.Ammonium sulfate in Delhi’s winter pollution peaks is primarily formed through reactions between:
(a) NOx and ozone
(b) Sulfate ions and atmospheric ammonia
(c) Black carbon and nitrogen dioxide
(d) Methane and volatile organic compounds
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: SO₂ oxidises to sulfate, which reacts with atmospheric NH₃ to form ammonium sulfate (NH₄)₂SO₄.
Q4.Which one of the following states reported the highest number of farmer and agricultural-labour suicides in 2023 according to NCRB-linked analysis?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Telangana
(c) Karnataka
(d) Maharashtra
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation: Maharashtra reported 4,151 suicides in 2023, the highest among Indian states.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT an objective of the PM-KUSUM scheme?
(a) Reducing diesel dependence in irrigation
(b) Increasing fertiliser self-sufficiency
(c) Providing reliable day-time power to farmers
(d) Reducing power-subsidy burden on discoms
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: PM-KUSUM focuses on solar irrigation, subsidy reduction, discom relief, and clean-energy transition. It is not related to fertiliser self-sufficiency.
