Q1.
With reference to the development of school textbooks in India, consider the following statements:
- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education.
- NCERT textbooks are used by CBSE schools and can be adopted by State Boards as reference material.
- NCERT plays a key role in curriculum development, teacher training, and educational research.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Q1. (D)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: NCERT is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education responsible for educational research and curriculum development.
- Statement 2 – Correct: NCERT textbooks are used in CBSE schools and widely adopted/adapted by many State Boards as model textbooks.
- Statement 3 – Correct: NCERT undertakes curriculum development (NCF), textbook preparation, teacher training, and educational research.
Q2.
Which of the following factors can lead to depreciation of the Indian rupee?
- Increase in crude oil imports
- Rise in interest rates in the United States
- Inflow of foreign portfolio investment into India
- Widening of the current account deficit
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A) 1, 2 and 4 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q2. (A)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: India imports ~85% of crude oil; higher imports increase demand for US dollars, weakening the rupee.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Higher US interest rates attract global capital to dollar assets, causing capital outflows from emerging markets and rupee depreciation.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: Foreign portfolio investment inflows increase dollar supply in India, strengthening the rupee.
- Statement 4 – Correct: A widening Current Account Deficit (CAD) indicates higher imports relative to exports, increasing demand for foreign currency.
Q3.
Which of the following fighter aircraft are currently operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
- Rafale
- Su-30MKI
- Mirage 2000
- Shenyang J-16
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q3. (A)
Explanation:
- Rafale – Operated by India (procured from France).
- Su-30MKI – Backbone of the IAF, jointly developed by India and Russia.
- Mirage 2000 – Operated by the IAF since the 1980s.
- Shenyang J-16 – Not operated by India; it is used by the Chinese Air Force.
Q4.
Consider the following statements regarding Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000:
- It empowers the Central Government to block public access to online information.
- Blocking orders must necessarily be publicly disclosed along with reasons for blocking.
- Blocking may be ordered in the interests of sovereignty, public order and national security.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
A) Only One
B) Only Two
C) All Three
D) None
Q4. (B)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Section 69A empowers the Central Government to block online content in specified circumstances.
- Statement 2 – Incorrect: Blocking orders are often confidential under the IT Blocking Rules, 2009, and not always publicly disclosed.
- Statement 3 – Correct: Grounds include sovereignty, security of the state, public order, friendly relations with foreign states, etc.
Q5.
Consider the following statements regarding India’s policy responses to nutrition and obesity:
- POSHAN Abhiyaan primarily focuses on addressing undernutrition among women and children.
- The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) addresses health conditions linked to obesity.
- The Fit India Movement aims to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles among citizens.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
A) Only One
B) Only Two
C) All Three
D) None
Q5. (C)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) focuses on reducing stunting, wasting, anaemia and undernutrition among children and women.
- Statement 2 – Correct: The NP-NCD programme addresses lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension, many of which are linked to obesity.
- Statement 3 – Correct: The Fit India Movement (2019) promotes physical activity, sports participation and healthier lifestyles among citizens.
