Q1. In India, which index has historically been used as the primary deflator for manufacturing-dominated GDP?
a) Consumer Price Index (CPI)
b) Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
c) Producer Price Index (PPI)
d) Services Price Index (SPI)
Answer: b) Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
Explanation:
- WPI is traditionally used for deflating manufacturing GVA but is criticized for under-representing service-sector inflation.
Q2. Median age is:
a) Average age of population weighted by size
b) Age of oldest person in the population
c) Age below which 25% of population lies
d) Age that divides population into two equal halves
Answer: d) Age that divides population into two equal halves
Explanation:
- Kerala’s median age rises from 37 (2026) to 47 (2051), indicating advanced ageing.
Q3. How many of the following statements about NISAR satellite’s Science Phase is correct?
- The satellite begins full-scale science operations.
- Orbit maintenance and calibration–validation activities are conducted.
- Its payloads are still being deployed.
a) Only One
b) Only Two
c) All Three
d) None
Answer: b) Only Two
Explanation:
- Science Phase involves full-scale operations and orbit/validation activities.
- Payloads (like the 12-metre antenna) are already fully deployed.
Q4. Which of the following are types of infertility recognized by WHO?
- Primary infertility – never conceived
- Secondary infertility – difficulty conceiving after previous pregnancy
- Tertiary infertility – inability to carry pregnancy to term
a) Only One
b) Only Two
c) All Three
d) None
Answer: b) Only Two
Explanation:
- Only primary and secondary infertility are standard classifications.
Q5. Advanced Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) in Bharat NCAP 2.0 are used for:
- Adult front-seat occupants
- Rear-seat passengers
- Child occupants
- Pedestrian dummies
a) Only 1 and 4
b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1, 2, and 3
d) All of the above
Answer: b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation:
- New ATDs target rear-seat passengers and child occupants.
- Front-seat dummies existed earlier; pedestrian tests use separate headform/legform impact tests.
