Q1. Which one of the following is currently India’s only operational primary gold mine?
A. Kolar Gold Fields
B. Hutti Gold Mines
C. Jaduguda Mines
D. Malanjkhand Mines
Answer: B. Hutti Gold Mines
Explanation:
- The Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited operates India’s only currently functional primary gold mine.
- Kolar Gold Fields are presently closed.
- Jaduguda is associated with uranium mining.
- Malanjkhand is India’s major copper mining region.
Q2. Which type of stroke accounts for the majority of global stroke cases?
A. Hemorrhagic stroke
B. Ischemic stroke
C. Transient ischemic attack
D. Embolic aneurysm
Answer: B. Ischemic stroke
Explanation:
- Ischemic stroke accounts for nearly 85% of global stroke cases.
- It occurs due to blockage of arteries supplying blood to the brain, usually because of blood clots.
Q3. Which of the following indicators showed major improvement according to the NSS 80th Round?
- Institutional deliveries
- Antenatal care coverage
- Postnatal care coverage
- Skilled birth attendance
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
The NSS 80th Round reported major improvements in maternal and healthcare indicators:
- Nearly 98% antenatal care (ANC) coverage
- Around 92% postnatal care (PNC) coverage
- More than 95% institutional deliveries
- Significant decline in childbirths attended by unskilled personnel
Q4. The Coral Triangle includes parts of which of the following countries?
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Timor-Leste
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
The Coral Triangle includes:
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Papua New Guinea
- Solomon Islands
- Timor-Leste
It is regarded as the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystem.
Q5. Assertion (A): The ULPGM-V3 missile reflects India’s transition toward network-centric warfare.
Reason (R):
The missile incorporates a two-way data link enabling real-time target updates after launch.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true
Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
- Network-centric warfare depends on real-time integration between sensors, communication systems, drones, and strike platforms.
- ULPGM-V3’s two-way data link allows operators to modify targets after launch, improving battlefield connectivity and operational flexibility.
