1. With reference to the Border Security Force (BSF), consider the following statements:
1. It functions under the Ministry of Defence and acts as India’s first line of defence during peacetime.
2. BSF is the world’s largest border guarding force with dedicated Air and Marine Wings.
3. It is empowered to arrest, search, and seize under multiple laws including the NDPS Act and Customs Act.
4. BSF’s operational deployment is limited to India’s western border with Pakistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Consider the following statements about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra:
1. Mount Kailash is located in Nepal, near Lake Mansarovar and Lake Rakshastal.
2. The yatra is traditionally conducted between June and September.
3. In Hindu belief, Mount Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
4. Jain tradition regards it as Ashtapada, where Rishabhanatha attained moksha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
3. With reference to recent developments in India–China relations, consider the following statements:
1. In 2025, both countries marked 75 years of diplomatic ties with renewed dialogue on border issues.
2. They agreed to continue talks on disengagement and de-escalation through mechanisms like the WMCC and Special Representatives-level dialogue.
3. The resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was agreed upon after a five-year suspension.
4. India and China jointly signed the Belt and Road Initiative in 2025 to improve connectivity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
4. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1:
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aims to create a vast global infrastructure and trade network to boost connectivity across Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Statement 2:
The BRI has been welcomed uniformly across participating nations as it ensures debt-free financing and full local ownership of infrastructure.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1
(b) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 does not explains statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
(d) Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect
5. Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of Kishenganga and Ratle Hydropower Projects:
1. The Kishenganga project is located on a tributary of the Jhelum River in Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The Ratle project is being developed on the Chenab River in collaboration with a German power company.
3. Pakistan cannot raisee objections to both projects, citing violations of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) operates under the legal framework of which of the following agreements?
(a) SCO Charter and the Shanghai Convention on Combating Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism
(b) UN Charter and the International Counter-Terrorism Compact
(c) SAARC Convention on Suppression of Terrorism
(d) BRICS Agreement on Transnational Crime
7. Consider the following with reference to 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India:
1. It added the words “Socialist”, “Secular”, and “Integrity” to the Preamble.
2. It created a new constitutional body called the National Judicial Commission.
3. It curtailed the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
4. It inserted provisions for Fundamental Duties in the Constitution.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
8. The motto of the Border Security Force (BSF) is:
(a) Service Before Self
(b) Duty Unto Death
(c) Touch the Sky with Glory
(d) Valour and Wisdom
9. Katchatheevu Island, sometimes seen in the news, is located in which of the following areas?
(a) Gulf of Mannar, between India and Sri Lanka
(b) Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka
(c) Malacca Strait, between India and Myanmar
(d) Gulf of Kutch, between India and Pakistan
10. Which of the following Union Territories of India has the longest coastline?
(a) Puducherry
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Daman and Diu
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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