IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Consider the following statements:

  1. Article 2(4) of the UN Charter prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
  2. Article 51 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to promote international peace and security.
  3. Non-alignment in India’s foreign policy meant permanent neutrality in all global conflicts.
  4. Strategic autonomy enhances a country’s diplomatic credibility in multilateral negotiations.

How many of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding recent geopolitical tensions in West Asia:

  1. The Strait of Hormuz is strategically significant because it connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea and is a major route for global oil trade.
  2. The Assembly of Experts in Iran is constitutionally empowered to appoint the Supreme Leader.
  3. Al Udeid Air Base is located in Bahrain and hosts the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

  1. Courts in India have increasingly recognised homemaking as an economic contribution within marriage.
  2. Under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, maintenance can be claimed only if the spouse proves total destitution.
  3. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 empowers courts to grant interim monetary relief.

How many of the statements given above are incorrect?


Ques:4

In the context of India’s foreign policy, stability in West Asia is particularly significant due to:

  1. Energy security
  2. Remittances from Indian diaspora
  3. Maritime trade routes
  4. Permanent membership in NATO

Select the correct answer:


Ques:5

In the context of geopolitical tensions affecting trade routes, rerouting ships via the Cape of Good Hope instead of the Red Sea is likely to:


Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Current Account Deficit (CAD)?

  1. Current Account Deficit occurs when a country’s total imports of goods, services and transfers exceed its total exports.
  2. A persistent CAD must always lead to depreciation of the domestic currency.
  3. CAD is financed through capital inflows such as FDI, FPI or external borrowing.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) provides estimates of employment and unemployment in India.

Statement 2: The PLFS was launched in 2010 to replace the earlier quinquennial Employment–Unemployment Survey.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The National Medical Commission aims to improve transparency and accountability in medical education.

Statement II: The NMC conducts the National Exit Test (NExT) for medical graduates.

Statement III: The NMC directly manages all government hospitals in India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to the Bronze Age:

  1. The Bronze Age was characterized by the use of bronze made by alloying copper and tin.
  2. The Bronze Age preceded the Neolithic Age.
  3. Urban civilizations such as the Indus Valley Civilization flourished during the Bronze Age.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:10

The Durand Line agreement was signed between Amir Abdur Rahman Khan and: