25 July 2026

Quiz — 25 July 2026

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Questions

1. According to the provided text, what is the primary reason for the concentration of women factory workers in Tamil Nadu?

   1. A Higher availability of agricultural land for women
   2. B Lower educational requirements for factory jobs
   3. C Strong presence in labour-intensive sectors and supportive infrastructure
   4. D Exclusive reliance on capital-intensive technology

2. What does the 'U-shaped curve' in the context of female work participation rate (WPR) typically represent?

   1. A The correlation between population growth and unemployment
   2. B The impact of international trade on female wages
   3. C A decline in female WPR during early economic structural transformation followed by a potential rise
   4. D A steady increase in employment across all sectors

3. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 mandates the establishment of fast-track courts to dispose of cases within what timeframe?

   1. A One year
   2. B One month
   3. C Three months
   4. D Six months

4. Which committee was constituted by the Ministry of Education in 2024 to review the functioning of the NEET examination system?

   1. A P.S. Narasimha Committee
   2. B K. Radhakrishnan Committee
   3. C Alok Aradhe Committee
   4. D Tushar Mehta Committee

5. What is the primary mandate of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) established in India?

   1. A Expeditious disposal of corporate insolvency cases
   2. B Expeditious disposal of election petition cases
   3. C Expeditious disposal of rape and POCSO cases
   4. D Expeditious disposal of land acquisition disputes

6. Which of the following statements regarding the Qdenga dengue vaccine is correct?

   1. A It is designed to provide immunity against all four dengue serotypes.
   2. B It requires screening for prior dengue infection before administration.
   3. C It was developed by a domestic Indian pharmaceutical company.
   4. D It is a single-dose vaccine administered annually.

7. Which of the following documents provides the framework for the regulation of livestreaming and recording of court proceedings in India?

   1. A Model Rules for Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings, 2022
   2. B The Judicial Proceedings (Transparency) Act, 2020
   3. C The Digital Media Ethics Code, 2021
   4. D The Supreme Court Rules of Procedure, 1966

8. Under which U.S. legislation were the investigations into forced labour and trade practices conducted?

   1. A Trade Expansion Act, 1962
   2. B Trade Act, 1974
   3. C Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act
   4. D Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act

9. What is the primary reason for the 10% tariff rate applied to India by the U.S. instead of the higher 12.5% rate?

   1. A India's membership in a bilateral trade agreement
   2. B A waiver granted due to India's status as a developing economy
   3. C The conclusion of the investigation into excess manufacturing capacity
   4. D India's implementation of a ban on the import of goods made using forced labour

10. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, provides protection to which of the following?

    1. A National Flag, Constitution, and State Emblem
    2. B National Anthem, National Song, and Constitution
    3. C National Flag, Constitution, and National Anthem
    4. D National Flag, National Song, and State Emblem

11. Which of the following acts currently governs the maintenance and welfare of senior citizens in India?

    1. A Senior Citizens Protection Act, 2015
    2. B National Policy for Senior Citizens, 2011
    3. C Social Security for Elderly Act, 2005
    4. D Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Seniors Act, 2007

12. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the coordination of investigations into the 2023 Manipur violence as directed by the Supreme Court?

    1. A Union Ministry of Home Affairs
    2. B National Investigation Agency (NIA)
    3. C Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Special Investigation Team (SIT)
    4. D State Human Rights Commission

13. Which of the following factors is primarily responsible for the recent heavy rainfall in Gujarat as per IMD observations?

    1. A The northward movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
    2. B The formation of a permanent high-pressure ridge over the Thar Desert
    3. C Increased sea surface temperatures in the Arabian Sea causing cyclogenesis
    4. D Interaction between a low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal and a western disturbance

14. Under the Indus Waters Treaty, what is the nature of India's obligation regarding the sharing of flood-related data with Pakistan?

    1. A It is prohibited due to the non-operational status of the treaty
    2. B It is only required during the winter monsoon season
    3. C It is a voluntary gesture contingent upon political relations
    4. D It is a mandatory requirement for humanitarian and disaster management purposes

15. Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to endeavor to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India?

    1. A Article 50
    2. B Article 40
    3. C Article 44
    4. D Article 45

16. Which of the following best describes the mandate of the National Testing Agency (NTA) established in 2017?

    1. A To provide financial scholarships to students from economically weaker sections
    2. B To conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions in a transparent and efficient manner
    3. C To formulate the National Education Policy for the country
    4. D To regulate the recruitment of teachers in government schools across all states

17. The 'BHAVYA-Rasayan Scheme' recently approved by the Cabinet is primarily aimed at:

    1. A Subsidizing the export of pharmaceutical products
    2. B Regulating the disposal of hazardous industrial waste
    3. C Establishing dedicated chemical parks to enhance self-reliance
    4. D Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

18. Under the current regulatory framework for Indian airports, what is the typical restriction on equity holding for scheduled airlines in airport operators?

    1. A Maximum 10% or 26%
    2. B Maximum 5%
    3. C Maximum 49%
    4. D No restrictions exist

19. Which of the following best describes the 'Seafarer First' initiative recently mentioned in the context of Indian maritime policy?

    1. A A government response mechanism involving a tracking dashboard and liaison officers for seafarers in high-risk zones.
    2. B A financial subsidy scheme for Indian-owned shipping companies.
    3. C A new international treaty for the protection of seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz.
    4. D A mandatory insurance policy provided by the government for all seafarers working on foreign-flagged vessels.

20. Under which provision of the Copyright Act, 1957, did the Delhi High Court evaluate the 'fair dealing' exception regarding the use of literary works for training AI models?

    1. A Section 31(c)
    2. B Section 14(a)
    3. C Section 63
    4. D Section 52(1)(a)

21. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a specialized financial investigation agency under the administrative control of which of the following?

    1. A Ministry of Home Affairs
    2. B Ministry of Law and Justice
    3. C Ministry of Corporate Affairs
    4. D Ministry of Finance

22. The 'Medal Lao, Naukri Pao' scheme is an initiative primarily associated with which of the following?

    1. A Private sector corporate social responsibility initiative for sports
    2. B National Skill Development Corporation training program
    3. C Central government sports scholarship program
    4. D Bihar state government employment scheme for athletes

23. Which Article of the Indian Constitution grants the Election Commission the power of 'superintendence, direction and control' over elections?

    1. A Article 356
    2. B Article 324
    3. C Article 320
    4. D Article 326

24. In the context of the right to privacy, which of the following best reflects the Supreme Court's stance as discussed in recent legal debates regarding public protests?

    1. A The right to privacy is absolute and cannot be restricted in any public space.
    2. B The right to privacy is a fundamental right that may be subject to reasonable restrictions based on legitimate state interest.
    3. C The state has an unrestricted right to conduct facial recognition surveillance on all citizens in public spaces.
    4. D The right to privacy does not apply to any individual participating in a public demonstration.

25. Under which clause of Article 75 of the Constitution of India do Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President?

    1. A Article 75(1)
    2. B Article 75(5)
    3. C Article 75(3)
    4. D Article 75(2)

26. Which organization is responsible for the implementation of the panchayat-level weather dissemination system in Telangana?

    1. A Ministry of Panchayati Raj
    2. B India Meteorological Department
    3. C National Disaster Management Authority
    4. D Telangana State Remote Sensing Applications Centre

27. What is the primary purpose of deploying 'kumki' elephants by forest departments in India?

    1. A To conduct census of wild elephant populations in dense forests
    2. B To transport heavy equipment for forest infrastructure development
    3. C To assist in the mitigation and management of human-elephant conflict
    4. D To serve as a primary mode of transport for forest patrolling in hilly terrains

28. Which of the following reservoirs is NOT mentioned as an upstream reservoir on the Krishna river in the context of the current water crisis in Andhra Pradesh?

    1. A Narayanpur
    2. B Almatti
    3. C Jurala
    4. D Pulichintala

29. The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme is designed to divert water from which river to the Krishna Delta?

    1. A Godavari
    2. B Cauvery
    3. C Pennar
    4. D Tungabhadra

30. Under which legal framework are criminal procedures currently being processed in India following the recent legislative reforms?

    1. A Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
    2. B Prevention of Atrocities Act
    3. C Indian Penal Code (IPC)
    4. D Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

31. According to the Chandogya Upanishad, which of the following is considered the 'science of ultimate truth'?

    1. A Jnana Marga
    2. B Karma Yoga
    3. C Antaryami Yoga
    4. D Bhuma Vidya

32. In the hierarchy of knowledge presented in the discourse, which element is considered higher than 'Meditation'?

    1. A Speech
    2. B Presence of mind
    3. C Firm determination
    4. D Vijnana (True knowledge)

33. In the context of recent maritime incidents in the Black Sea, which of the following best describes the principle of 'Freedom of Navigation'?

    1. A The right of commercial vessels to transit international waters and exclusive economic zones without interference.
    2. B The right of warships to enter any territorial water without prior permission.
    3. C The absolute authority of a coastal state to block all shipping in its maritime zone during any conflict.
    4. D The mandate for all merchant ships to carry armed security personnel in international straits.

34. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is primarily tasked with guarding which of the following international borders of India?

    1. A India-Myanmar border
    2. B India-Nepal and India-Bhutan borders
    3. C India-Pakistan border
    4. D India-China border

35. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 was enacted primarily to address which of the following issues?

    1. A Unfair means and paper leaks in public examinations
    2. B Digital divide in rural education
    3. C Standardization of university curriculum
    4. D Regulation of private coaching centers

36. The 'Gen Z Tech' loan scheme, recently in the news, is an initiative by which of the following institutions?

    1. A Reserve Bank of India
    2. B State Bank of India
    3. C National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
    4. D Kerala State Cooperative Bank

37. Which of the following rules primarily governs the disciplinary proceedings and suspension of members of the All India Services in India?

    1. A Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
    2. B Police Act, 1861
    3. C Indian Penal Code, 1860
    4. D All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969

38. The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan is primarily aimed at:

    1. A Digitizing land records across all states
    2. B Providing direct cash transfers to rural households
    3. C Subsidizing agricultural exports to international markets
    4. D Enhancing multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency