Consider the following assertion: "In the Pleistocene period either the Yamuna once flowed into the Indus, or the Sutlej flowed into the Yamuna and one major tributary of either had shifted from the Ganga to the Indus or vice versa."

1. 1The Nadi-Sukta of the Rigveda
2. 2The explorations of the Sutlej and the Yamuna by Robert Bruce Foote
3. 3The presence of the same species of dolphins in both the Indus and the Ganga river systems

Which of the following is/are the basis of the above assertion?

What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography?

Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct?

1. 1It was located in the lower Krishna valley.
2. 2In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size.
3. 3The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia.

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct?

Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched?

Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched?

Which of the following factors contributed to the formation of the Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939?

1. 1Bose failed to win the confidence of Mahatma Gandhi.
2. 2The Congress Left was disunited and failed to support Bose.
3. 3The Communists did not support Bose in his endeavours.
4. 4The supporters of M.N. Roy and socialist leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan preferred Congress unity to supporting Bose.

Which of the following factors contributed to the formation of the Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939?

Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856:

1. 1The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts.
2. 2A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders.
3. 3The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following assertion: "The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919."

1. 1Reforms retained and extended the principle of separate electorates.
2. 2Separate electorates were supposed to counter Indian nationalism, which was growing stronger.
3. 3Deprived classes rallied around the favours inherent in separate electorates.

Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion?

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the:

In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni ('mistress of the field') originate?

Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music?

Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music?

The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons?

Consider the following statements:

1. 1Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika.
2. 2The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch-marked coins from many sites, most of them made of silver.

Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara?

1. 1Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami
2. 2Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole
3. 3Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
4. 4Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal

Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara?

Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included?

The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents:

Consider the following statements relating to the use of the place-value system in India:

1. 1The earliest epigraphic use of the place-value system in India is found in the Mankani plates from Gujarat (AD 595-596).
2. 2In the ninth century, place-values become general in inscriptions all over India.
3. 3The place-values have been found in Sanskrit inscriptions in South-east Asia as early as the seventh century.
4. 41 and 2 only
5. 51 and 3 only
6. 62 and 3 only
7. 71, 2 and 3
8. 8All three statements are factually accurate based on the scholarly consensus on the history of Indian mathematics and epigraphy.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns:

1. 1There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absence of spinning wheels.
2. 2Weights and measurement scales, complete with graduations have been discovered.
3. 3There are houses built in large part with baked bricks, around relatively spacious courtyards, with their own wells, bathing platforms, and large rooms.

Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements?

Which one of the following statements about the Eka Movement and Bardoli Satyagraha is correct?

Which one of the following statements about the Eka Movement and Bardoli Satyagraha is correct?

Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic period:

1. 1Irrigation from wells allowed agriculture to expand away from flood plains and strips on river margins into the present Punjab and Haryana plains having underground water levels reasonably close to the surface.
2. 2Draught-animal power was employed to draw up water out of the wells.
3. 3There is evidence in the Rigveda of the use of ashma chakra (stone pulley wheel) and ahava (strapped wooden pails) to draw up water.
4. 4Mention has been made in the Rigveda of the use of implements like parashu/kulisha (axe) and datra/sreni (sickle).
5. 5There is a history of the use of ox, even before the Rigveda, for ploughing the land and pulling the carts.
6. 61 and 2 only
7. 71, 2 and 3
8. 81 and 3 only
9. 93 only
10. 10Statement 1 (ashma chakra + ahava) supports BOTH main statements I and II ✓
11. 11Statement 2 (axe + sickle) supports NEITHER — these are cutting tools, unrelated to irrigation/well-drawing ✗
12. 12Statement 3 (ox history) supports Statement II (draught-animal power) ✓

Which of the following information support/supports the above statements?

Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries?

With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.
2. 2Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.
3. 3Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

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With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.
2. 2It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.
3. 3Maximum precipitation is between December and May.

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Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India?

1. 1Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity
2. 2Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills
3. 3Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers

Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India:

1. 1Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I.
2. 2Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.
3. 3Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.

Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct? I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions.

Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa (Foxtail orchid):

1. 1It is an epiphytic orchid.
2. 2The species is endemic to North-east India.
3. 3It is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct?

1. 1They acted as army fortresses.
2. 2They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.
3. 3They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles.
4. 4They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct?

At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June 2025 in France, the FAO demonstrated its leadership on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for 'Blue Transformation'. Which of the following combinations about the 'Four Betters' proposed by FAO for 'Blue Transformation' is correct?

Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?

1. 1It is the largest desert lake in the world.
2. 2The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert.
3. 3The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the 'Jade Sea'.

Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?

Which one of the following is the first Plan Vivo certified Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) project in India?

Which one of the following is the first Plan Vivo certified Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) project in India?

Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change:

1. 1Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in Statement I.
2. 2Statement III contradicts the approach implicit in Statement I.
3. 3Statement I and Statement III together establish the premise of long-term sustainability.

Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?I. India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.II. India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 over 2019.III. Climate-resilient development necessarily depends on quick and short-term achievement of emission reduction targets.

With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
2. 2They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees.
3. 3They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers.

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Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience?

1. 1Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store freshwater, making them ideal sites for paddy cultivation in saline estuarine belts.
2. 2Their salt-sensitive roots filter seawater, making mangroves key to converting coastal land into freshwater aquaculture zones.
3. 3By withstanding tidal surges and offering biomass resources, mangroves function both as natural bio-shields and livelihood bases for rural communities.

Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience?

In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy?

1. 1By functioning exclusively as a domestic cargo hub to reduce reliance on coastal shipping and eliminate the need for foreign collaborations.
2. 2By focusing primarily on passenger cruise tourism and heritage shipping to increase Kerala's profile as a maritime heritage destination.
3. 3By leveraging its natural deep draft and strategic location to reduce dependence on foreign trans-shipment ports, enhance revenue retention, and reposition India in regional maritime trade.

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Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information:

1. 1It has an antecedent drainage system.
2. 2It flows through three countries.
3. 3It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation.
4. 4It does not form distributaries.

Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information:

Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct?

1. 1Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States.
2. 2Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States.
3. 3Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State.

Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct?

1. 1It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds.
2. 2It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites.
3. 3It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes.

Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct?

Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

1. 1Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas
2. 2Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions
3. 3Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)

Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?

1. 1It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.
2. 2It confirms that Eri Silk meets international safety, environmental, and quality standards, enabling its entry into premium eco-conscious markets.

Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?

Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean?

1. 1Bahrain
2. 2Syria
3. 3Qatar
4. 4Egypt

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Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

Which of the following statements in relation to NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is/are correct?

1. 1Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.
2. 2Research and Management of Ecosystem Service is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
3. 3Capacity Development Support is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.

Which of the following statements in relation to NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is/are correct?

The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January 2026. Which of the following is/are not correct in terms of outcomes of this visit?

1. 1Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the University of Hamburg
2. 2Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and the German Hockey Federation
3. 3Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific
4. 4Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow

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Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct?

1. 1It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India.
2. 2It is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.

Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct?

The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following statements with regard to this system is/are correct?

1. 1The new standard is known as IS 19445 : 2025.
2. 2It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies.
3. 3It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia.

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'X', born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify 'X':

Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct?

1. 1The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments.
2. 2They are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players above the age of 14.
3. 3There is a limitation on the number of 'Wild Cards' a player may receive to compete in a Grand Slam Tournament.

Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct?

Which one of the following pairs of semiconductor plants in India and their locations is not correctly matched?

Which one of the following pairs of semiconductor plants in India and their locations is not correctly matched?

Which of the following statements with regard to India's indigenous new high resolution weather model, the 'Bharat Forecast System,' is/are correct?

1. 1Its objective is to generate forecasts at the Panchayats cluster level.
2. 2It was developed by IIT Delhi.

Which of the following statements with regard to India's indigenous new high resolution weather model, the 'Bharat Forecast System,' is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong':

1. 1The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category.
2. 2The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
3. 3This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the features of blockchain technology are correct?

1. 1Records stored in the database may be made visible to relevant stakeholders without risk of alteration.
2. 2Copies of the entire database are stored on multiple computers on a network, syncing within seconds.
3. 3Consortium blockchain is a blend of public and private blockchains allowing selective data access.
4. 4Mathematical algorithms make it impossible to change or delete any data once recorded and accepted.

Which of the following statements regarding the features of blockchain technology are correct?

An e-commerce revenue model where the seller has control over pricing but doesn't keep products in stock and instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to a third-party supplier, who then ships the goods directly to the customer, is called:

Which one of the following correctly represents the three key sub-indices of the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

Which one of the following correctly represents the three key sub-indices of the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India's 'Open Network for Digital Commerce' (ONDC) initiative?

Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India's 'Open Network for Digital Commerce' (ONDC) initiative?

Which one of the following statements about Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Central Bank Digital Currency (Digital Rupee) is not correct?

Which one of the following statements about Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Central Bank Digital Currency (Digital Rupee) is not correct?

Which of the following statements about Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization are correct?

1. 1Tokenization is the process of turning real world assets into digital tokens using blockchain technology.
2. 2Tokenization of real world assets offers 24 x 7 access, promoting financial inclusion.
3. 3Tokenization of real world assets will allow the access to high growth investment opportunities for individuals in India.

Which of the following statements about Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization are correct?

A bond whose proceeds are used only to finance or refinance a combination of both environmental and social projects is called:

Which of the following statements about M1xchange's role in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing is/are correct?

1. 1M1xchange provides collateral based loans to MSMEs.
2. 2M1xchange facilitates discounting of invoices and Bills of Exchange for MSMEs.
3. 3M1xchange functions as a credit rating agency for MSMEs.

Which of the following statements about M1xchange's role in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing is/are correct?

Which one of the following best describes the 'Crowding Out Effect' in the context of fiscal policy?

Which one of the following best describes the 'Crowding Out Effect' in the context of fiscal policy?

Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct?

1. 1Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
2. 2China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India.
3. 3The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector.
4. 4Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements.

Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about insurance in aviation sector is/are correct?

1. 1'Aviation Hull Insurance' covers the physical aircraft, including the body, engine, and on-board equipment.
2. 2Under the Montreal Convention, adopted in 1999 by over 130 countries, including India, airlines are strictly liable to pay compensation to the family/nominee of every deceased passenger without requiring the family to prove fault.

Which of the following statements about insurance in aviation sector is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about Crowdfunding is/are correct?

1. 1Crowdfunding is solicitation of funds (small amount) from multiple investors through a web-based platform or social networking site for a specific project.
2. 2Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are able to raise funds at lower cost of capital without undergoing rigorous procedures.

Which of the following statements about Crowdfunding is/are correct?

With reference to different Committees in India, consider the following details:

Consider the following statements about the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India:

1. 1NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits.
2. 2All the NBFCs operating in India have to be registered with the RBI.
3. 3NBFCs form part of the payment and settlement system and can issue cheque drawn on itself.
4. 4Deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) is not available to the depositors of deposit taking NBFCs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):

1. 1MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology.
2. 2MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators.
3. 3Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct?

1. 1Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease.
2. 2Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine.
3. 3Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence.

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to Large Language Models (LLMs) used in machine learning is/are correct?

1. 1LLMs assign probabilities to the next possible words and then pick the one with the highest probability.
2. 2LLMs process data through mathematical optimization to minimise prediction errors.
3. 3LLMs produce unbiased outputs.

Which of the following statements with regard to Large Language Models (LLMs) used in machine learning is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to stealth technology is/are correct?

1. 1Stealth objects have a very small radar cross-section and are coated with Radar Absorbing Material.
2. 2Stealth objects can be detected using specific frequencies.
3. 3Stealth objects are coated with metamaterials to increase the scattering of electromagnetic radiation.

Which of the following statements with regard to stealth technology is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct?

1. 1They carry a beacon emitting red light pulses to facilitate underwater detection.
2. 2They record both the cockpit voice and flight data.
3. 3Their memory units are made using either stainless steel or titanium.

Which of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to Green Hydrogen is/are correct?

1. 1It is decarbonized hydrogen obtained from natural gas reforming combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS).
2. 2It is produced using electrolysis of water with electricity generated by renewable energy.
3. 3National Green Hydrogen Mission of India aims for abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Which of the following statements with regard to Green Hydrogen is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme:

1. 1The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.
2. 2Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.
3. 3Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to drone swarms is/are correct?

1. 1They use Terahertz band of frequency to communicate with the command centre.
2. 2Individual drones in the swarm can communicate with other drones in the swarm.
3. 3GPS Spoofing is a commonly used technique to counter drone swarm attack.

Which of the following statements with regard to drone swarms is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?

1. 1It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2. 2The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3. 3Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.

Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?

1. 1It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits.
2. 2Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in academic and national R&D institutes across India.

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to India's Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct?

1. 1It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
2. 2Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration.
3. 3Samudrayaan is a project under this mission.

Which of the following statements with regard to India's Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct?

Mr. X, a senior officer, was overseeing a critical vaccination programme during a pandemic. He found that a private service provider responsible for vaccine distribution was compromising on quality to make profits. Despite immense pressure to manage the issue due to vested interests, he raised the issue and ensured corrective action was taken, even at personal cost.Which one among the following principles of public administration was most strongly demonstrated by Mr. X's actions?

In a multi-ethnic district where both economic competition and historical grievances frequently led to community tensions, a flashpoint has arisen with a Government decision to allocate land for a waste management facility near a tribal hamlet, sparking protests by the tribal community, which claims that the land is ecologically and culturally significant. The urban population supports the project as essential for public health.As a responsible Government official, you are tasked with resolving the situation through mediation, ensuring a sustainable outcome that balances environmental needs, tribal rights, and urban public health.Consider the following statements with reference to the above:

1. 1A successful conflict resolution process must begin with acknowledging the cultural concerns of the protesting tribal community before discussing technical alternatives.
2. 2The Government should move ahead with the project without delay to address urban health concerns, which outweigh the sentiments of a small group.
3. 3Creating a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform — including tribal leaders, environmental experts, and municipal representatives — to build mutual understanding and help de-escalate tensions.
4. 4Conducting an independent Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and sharing findings transparently with both sides to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.

Which of the statements given above would contribute to the resolution process?

Ms. X is a mid-level civil service official working in the urban development department of a major city. Recently, she was involved in approving a contract for a public infrastructure project — a new community park. During the approval process, she received a piece of confidential information indicating that one of the shortlisted contractors has a history of fraudulent practices in another state.What amongst the following should Ms. X do now?

1. 1Immediately disclose the information to the project committee and the public
2. 2Recommend removing the contractor from the shortlist to protect the project's integrity
3. 3Propose a 'limited disclosure' to an oversight committee, while keeping the information confidential from the public for the time being

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'X' was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. 'X' explained that the meaning of the term 'law' in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. 'Y', present in the seminar, added that the definition of 'law' under Article 13 also included customs and usages having the force of law.Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:

Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India:

1. 1There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the 'Constitution of India'.
2. 2There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed.
3. 3There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?

1. 1The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
2. 2The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.
3. 3The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India:

1. 1Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. 2Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.
3. 3The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the Parliament of India:

1. 1Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House.
2. 2Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer.
3. 3No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India:

1. 1Although members of this Committee are elected from both Houses of Parliament, the Chairperson of this Committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. 2Twenty members are elected by the Rajya Sabha and ten members by the Lok Sabha.
3. 3No Minister, except for the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, is eligible to be a member of this Committee.
4. 4Members are elected for a fixed term of two years from the date they enter their office.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India:

1. 1It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial offensive capabilities.
2. 2This Mission is being designed to enhance rapid, precise, and powerful defence responses, reinforcing India's strategic autonomy.
3. 3One of the aims of this Mission is to cover all public places of India by an expanded nationwide security shield by 2035.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:

1. 1'Maitri Setu', built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.
2. 2Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.
3. 3Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct?

1. 1A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station.
2. 2The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry.
3. 3Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically.

Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct?

With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details:

Which of the following international conventions have not been ratified by India?

1. 1Employment Policy Convention
2. 2Abolition of Forced Labour Convention
3. 3International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
4. 4Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War
5. 5Convention on Reduction of Statelessness

Which of the following international conventions have not been ratified by India?

Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi:

1. 1The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People, Planning, and Progress.
2. 2The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Impact Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?

1. 1Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
2. 2IMT Trilateral Highway
3. 3Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line

Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?

1. 1Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets
2. 2T-90 MK-III Tanks
3. 3Akula Class Submarine

Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?

Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation:

1. 1The 'Colombo Process' is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus.
2. 2The 'Abu Dhabi Dialogue' is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility.
3. 3The 'Global Forum for Migration and Development', created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following UN organisations/agencies:1. World Food Programme2. United Nations Children's Fund3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees4. International Labour OrganisationHow many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice?

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct?

1. 1The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
2. 2The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
3. 3The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct?

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?

1. 1Belarus
2. 2Poland
3. 3Germany
4. 4Switzerland

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?