Q1. Consider the following statements regarding UNESCO’s Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects:
- It provides a digital platform displaying stolen cultural artifacts from multiple countries.
- The UNESCO Virtual Museum physically stores stolen artifacts in Geneva for restitution.
- AI is used to create interactive 3D visualizations of the artifacts.
- The museum collaborates with INTERPOL to facilitate recovery and restitution of artifacts.
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 3, and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct – the museum displays stolen artifacts digitally.
- Statement 2: Incorrect – the museum is virtual; it does not physically store artifacts.
- Statement 3: Correct – AI enables 3D visualizations.
- Statement 4: Correct – INTERPOL collaboration supports recovery and verification.
Q2. Which of the following are accurate about the geopolitical implications of the Gaza ceasefire?
- Trump’s involvement reinforces U.S. influence in West Asia.
- Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey gained diplomatic leverage as mediators.
- The declaration resolves the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- The prisoner release improves morale among Palestinian communities.
(a) 1, 2, and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2, and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2, and 4: Correct – U.S. influence is strengthened, regional mediators gain leverage, and prisoner release boosts morale.
- Statement 3: Incorrect – the declaration does not fully resolve the conflict; it is a temporary ceasefire.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding economic growth and innovation:
- Historical economic stagnation was common because institutional, technological, and social support for sustained growth was limited.
- Modern economic growth occurs automatically with the introduction of new technology, regardless of policy or institutional frameworks.
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct Answer: (a) Only 1 is correct
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct – sustained growth historically required institutional and social support.
- Statement 2: Incorrect – technology alone does not guarantee sustainable growth.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Civil Registration System (CRS) 2023 data:
- High completeness of birth and death registration indicates that CRS data can be used reliably for monitoring fertility and mortality trends across all states.
- Persistent low Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in northern states like Bihar and Jharkhand reflects continuing gender bias at birth.
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct Answer: (b) Only 2 is correct
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect – although national registration completeness is high (~98.4%), state-level variation (<80% in some states) limits reliability.
- Statement 2: Correct – persistent low SRB in Bihar and Jharkhand indicates ongoing gender bias.
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding snow leopard conservation:
- Project Snow Leopard is a 27-year-old government initiative aimed at species conservation in India.
- Global zoo populations of snow leopards exceed 1,000 individuals for genetic sustainability.
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct Answer: (a) Only 1 is correct
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct – Project Snow Leopard has been ongoing for 27+ years.
- Statement 2: Incorrect – global zoo populations are ~445 (as of 2008), not 1,000.
