IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940?

  1. The Act regulates the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics in India.
  2. The primary objective of the Act is to ensure that drugs and cosmetics sold in India are safe, effective, and conform to quality standards.
  3. The Act is administered solely by the Central Government, with no role for State authorities.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the Rajendra Chola I:

  1. Rajendra Chola I succeeded Rajaraja Chola I and expanded the Chola Empire beyond South India, including parts of Southeast Asia.
  2. He founded a new capital city called Gangaikonda Cholapuram to commemorate his victory over the Western Gangas.
  3. Rajendra Chola I led a successful naval expedition to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, but never attacked the Srivijaya Empire.

How many of the above is/are not correct?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

Statement 2: The ICJ deals only with disputes between states and does not have jurisdiction over individuals or private entities.

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


Ques:4

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India aimed to strengthen urban local governance.

Statement II: The Amendment provided constitutional status to municipalities and introduced a three-tier structure in urban governance.

Statement III: The Amendment mandated regular elections to urban local bodies and the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.

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


Ques:5

Which of the following is not a vegetation zone in Kaziranga?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements with reference to National Education Policy (NEP)

  1. The NEP aims to make pre-primary learning universal by 2030.
  2. NIPUN Bharat, launched in 2021, seeks to ensure every child can read and do basic math by the end of class 3.
  3. IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIM Ahmedabad have set up international campuses in Zanzibar, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai respectively.

Which of the statements given above are  correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements

Statement 1: NEP recommends breakfast along with midday meals.

Statement 2: NEP proposes three languages in school, at least two of them Indian.

Statement 3: Kerala and Tamil Nadu argue that since education is on the Concurrent List, the Centre cannot mandate these changes unilaterally.

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


Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Supreme Court Judges as per Article 124:

  1. Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
  2. A person can be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court only if they have served as a Chief Justice of a High Court.
  3. A person can be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court if, in the opinion of the President, he/she is a distinguished jurist.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:9

Consider the following statements

  1. Gavri is a fusion of act and dance performed by Bheel tribe of Rajasthan.
  2. The Gavri festival a 40-day long annual celebration observed during the months of Sawan and Bhadon.
  3. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Gauri

How many of the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements

Statement 1: A Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) is a type of nuclear reactor that uses deuterium oxide as both a coolant and moderator.

Statement 2: Heavy water is kept under pressure to prevent boiling, allowing for higher operating temperatures without steam formation.

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