Q1.With reference to Geographical Indications (GI) in India, consider the following statements:
- A GI tag grants exclusive ownership rights to an individual producer in the notified region.
- GI registration in India is governed under a law administered by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- The validity of a GI registration is 10 years, after which it can be renewed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- GI is collective intellectual property, not individual ownership → Statement 1 is incorrect.
- It is administered by the GI Registry, Chennai under DPIIT → Statement 2 is correct.
- GI validity = 10 years, renewable → Statement 3 is correct.
Q2.With reference to the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), consider the following statements:
- It is a statutory body established under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.
- It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, similar to the CISF.
- It is mandated to enforce the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code across Indian ports.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only One (b) Only Two (c) All Three (d)None
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- BoPS = statutory body under the Merchant Shipping Act 2025 → Statement 1 correct.
- It functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (not MHA) → Statement 2 incorrect.
- It has a legal mandate to enforce the ISPS Code → Statement 3 correct.
Q3. Which of the following correctly describe the archaeological features unearthed at Keezhadi?
- Brick walls and clay-finished floors
- Channel-like drains and structural remains
- Megalithic burial chambers
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Keezhadi shows urban-settlement features — brick walls, drains, floors, pottery.
- Megalithic burials are not a feature of this site → Statement 3 incorrect.
Q4.With reference to LVM-3 (GSLV-Mk III), consider the following statements:
- It is a three-stage launch vehicle with a cryogenic upper stage using liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen.
- It can place payloads of around 4–5 tonnes in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
- It has been used for launching India’s OneWeb constellation satellites as well as for the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only One (b) Only Two (c) All Three (d)None
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct — LVM-3 is a three-stage heavy-lift launcher, GTO capacity ≈ 4–5 t, and it has been used in OneWeb launches and Chandrayaan-3.
Q5.With reference to marginal farmers in India, consider the following statements:
- Marginal farmers are defined as cultivators owning less than one hectare of land.
- They account for nearly 60–70% of agricultural households in India.
- More than half of marginal farmers are active members of agricultural cooperatives.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statements 1 & 2 are correct (definition + structural share).
- Statement 3 is incorrect — <25% (~1 in 4) marginal farmers are cooperative members.
