1. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV (PMGSY-IV), consider the following statements:
1. It aims to construct 62,500 km of all-weather roads by 2029.
2. QR codes on road boards are introduced to enable AI-based road inspection.
3. All habitations in plains with population above 250 will be covered under this phase.
4. The scheme will generate more than 40 crore person-days of employment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. With reference to India’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), consider the following statements:
1. It uses three liquid propulsion stages followed by a solid-fuel velocity trimming module (VTM).
2. The SSLV-D1 mission failed due to a malfunction in the velocity trimming module.
3. SSLV aims to serve India’s commercial small satellite launch market through NSIL.
4. SSLV requires extensive ground infrastructure and has a long turnaround time.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
3. With reference to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), consider the following statements:
1. IAEA is an autonomous body under the United Nations but not a UN specialized agency.
2. It directly reports only to the UN General Assembly.
3. The IAEA Statute came into force in the 1950s and currently has more than 175 members.
4. One of its key roles is the enforcement of the Biological Weapons Convention.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
4. With reference to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed in the UK Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. The bill allows terminally ill adults to receive assistance in dying, provided the life-ending substance is self-administered.
2. Approval for assisted dying requires independent verification by at least three doctors.
3. It is mandatory for the applicant to be registered with a General Practitioner (GP) in England or Wales for at least one year.
4. The UK Government officially endorsed the bill as a part of its legislative agenda.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
5. With reference to Pakistan-Iran relations in the regional geopolitical context, consider the following statements:
1. Iran supported Pakistan militarily during both the 1965 and 1971 wars with India.
2. The Baloch insurgency affects both countries due to shared ethnic populations across the border.
3. Pakistan and Iran have consistently supported the same factions in Afghanistan since 2001.
4. Sectarian differences have played a role in limiting deeper strategic alignment between Iran and Pakistan.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
6. With reference to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and Iran’s status, consider the following statements:
1. The NPT officially recognizes only five countries as nuclear-weapon states.
2. Iran is a signatory to the NPT but has periodically threatened to exit it.
3. If Iran exits the NPT, the IAEA can still conduct mandatory inspections under the UN Charter.
4. India, Pakistan and Israel are the only countries that have never signed the NPT.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
7. Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, signed in 1968 aims to prevent nuclear weapon spread, promote peaceful nuclear cooperation, and support disarmament.
Statement II:
Each Party has the right to withdraw from the Treaty if extraordinary events threaten its supreme national interests.
Which of the following options is true?
(a) Both statements are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
(b) Both statements are correct, but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation for Statement I.
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.
8. Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
Minimum Support Price (MSP) hikes alone are not sufficient to ensure higher income for pulses and oilseed farmers.
Statement II:
Direct income support offers farmers more stable returns and helps maintain market efficiency.
Which of the following options is true?
(a) Both statements are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
(b) Both statements are correct, but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation for Statement I.
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.
9. Consider the following statements with reference to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
1. Under the deal, Iran agreed to allow broader inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (ΙΑΕΑ).
2. It sought to immediately dismantle all of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
3. Sanctions relief under the JCPOA allowed Iran to regain access to frozen financial assets and resume international trade.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. Consider the following with reference to the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation):
1. DRDO functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It is responsible for developing defence technologies in areas such as aeronautics, armaments, and missile systems.
3. DRDO was established in 1958 by merging three defence organizations.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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