Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Venezuela:
- Venezuela lies entirely south of the Equator.
- It shares land borders with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana.
- The Orinoco River Basin is located largely within Venezuela.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only One
(b) Only Two
(c) All Three (d) None
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Venezuela lies north of the Equator → Statement 1 is incorrect.
- It borders Colombia, Brazil and Guyana → Statement 2 is correct.
- The Orinoco Basin is one of South America’s largest river systems and is primarily in Venezuela → Statement 3 is correct.
Q2. With reference to Rabies in India, consider the following statements:
- Rabies is almost 100% fatal once clinical symptoms appear.
- More than 90% of human rabies cases in India are caused by dog bites.
- India accounts for the highest share of global rabies deaths.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Rabies is virtually 100% fatal after symptoms → Correct.
- In India, >90% cases are dog-mediated → Correct.
- India contributes ~36% of global rabies deaths (WHO) → Correct.
Q3. Which of the following techniques are commonly exploited in the creation or use of Ghost SIM Cards?
- Aadhaar/KYC identity theft
- SIM mule networks issuing connections in others’ names
- App-based account continuity without active SIM linkage
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Ghost SIM ecosystems involve identity fraud, proxy SIM ownership (mule chains), and persistent app sessions running without live SIM presence.
Q4. The phenomenon in which the Moon appears unusually large near the horizon during a supermoon is mainly due to:
(a) Atmospheric refraction
(b) Increased Earth–Moon gravitational coupling
(c) A perceptual bias in human vision
(d) Differential scattering of moonlight in the troposphere
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Apparent enlargement near the horizon is psychological, not physical — known as the Moon Illusion.
Q5. The present Somnath Temple is primarily built in which architectural style?
(a) Nagara style of North India
(b) Dravida style of South India
(c) Chaulukya style
(d) Vesara style
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Rebuilt using Chaulukya / Solanki style and pink sandstone — prelims-relevant culture fact.
