Q1. With reference to Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, consider the following statements:
- It criminalised attempts to bring hatred or disaffection against the government established by law.
- The provision was originally inserted into the IPC in 1860 itself.
- It carried punishment extending up to life imprisonment.
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: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Section 124A criminalised disaffection, hatred, or contempt against the government.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It was drafted earlier but formally inserted in 1890, not in the original IPC of 1860.
- Statement 3 is correct: Punishment could extend to life imprisonment.
Q2. Under the proposed VB-GRAMG framework, the general Centre–State cost-sharing ratio for most States will be:
A. 100:0
B. 75:25
C. 60:40
D. 50:50
Answer: C
Explanation:
- VB-GRAMG introduces:
- 60:40 Centre-State sharing for most States
- 90:10 sharing for Northeastern and Himalayan States.
Q3. Consider the following characteristics of hypersonic missile systems:
- Extremely high speed
- Manoeuvrable flight trajectory
- Reduced interception time
- Complete invisibility to radar systems
Which of the above are major reasons why hypersonic missiles are difficult to intercept?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Hypersonic weapons are difficult to intercept because of:
- High velocity
- Manoeuvrability
- Reduced reaction time
- They are not completely invisible to radar.
Q4. Which one of the following is generally considered the most volatile component of capital flows?
A. External aid
B. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
C. Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)
D. Multilateral development loans
Answer: C
Explanation:
- FPI mainly involves investment in:
- Stocks
- Bonds
- Such investments can rapidly enter or exit markets depending on global financial conditions and investor sentiment.
Q5. Which of the following greenhouse gases are significantly emitted from flooded rice paddies?
- Methane
- Nitrous oxide
- Carbon monoxide
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Flooded rice fields mainly emit:
- Methane (CH₄) due to anaerobic decomposition
- Nitrous oxide (N₂O) due to nitrogen fertilisers and changing soil moisture conditions.
