Q1.Which of the following countries share a land border with the United Arab Emirates?
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Qatar
- Iran
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 1, 2 and 4
D) 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- UAE shares land borders only with Saudi Arabia and Oman.
- Qatar is not directly connected; Saudi Arabia lies between UAE and Qatar.
- Iran is separated by the Persian Gulf (marine boundary, not land).
Q2.Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre:
- It operates under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
- It acts as a nodal platform for coordination among law enforcement agencies on cybercrime.
Choose the correct options:
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B) 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect
- I4C functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not MeitY.
- Statement 2: Correct
- It serves as a central coordination hub for tackling cybercrime across states and agencies.
Q3.Consider the following pairs:
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – Protection and assistance to refugees
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations – Enforcement of binding refugee laws
- International Organization for Migration – Migration management and humanitarian support
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: A) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct
- UNHCR is the primary UN agency for refugee protection.
- Pair 2: Incorrect
- ASEAN follows the non-interference principle; it does not enforce binding refugee laws.
- Pair 3: Correct
- IOM focuses on migration governance, humanitarian assistance, and resettlement.
Q4.In the context of Digital Archaeology and AI, how can Artificial Intelligence assist in reconstructing ancient sites like Pompeii?
- Predictive modeling to fill gaps in damaged frescoes
- Forensic facial reconstruction using 3D skeletal scans
- Automated classification of pottery fragments
- Simulation of thermal impact of pyroclastic flows
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
- AI enables pattern recognition → reconstructing frescoes/artifacts.
- Uses biometric + 3D modelling → facial reconstruction of victims.
- Applies machine learning classification → pottery sherd analysis.
- Employs physics-based simulations → modeling volcanic impacts (e.g., Mount Vesuvius eruption).
Q5.India is the world’s largest importer of edible oils. Arrange the following oils in descending order of their share in India’s import basket:
A. Soyabean Oil
B. Palm Oil
C. Sunflower Oil
A) Soyabean > Palm > Sunflower
B) Palm > Soyabean > Sunflower
C) Palm > Sunflower > Soyabean
D) Sunflower > Palm > Soyabean
Correct Answer: B) Palm > Soyabean > Sunflower
Explanation:
- Palm oil (~55–60%) dominates imports due to low cost and versatility (mainly from Indonesia/Malaysia).
- Soyabean oil (~20–25%) follows (Argentina, Brazil).
- Sunflower oil (~15–20%) is third (Russia, Ukraine).
