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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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With reference to the Partition of Bengal (1905) and the subsequent Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:
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The Partition of Bengal was carried out by Lord Curzon on grounds of administrative convenience but was widely perceived as an attempt to weaken the nationalist movement.
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The Boycott Resolution, formally beginning the Swadeshi Movement, was passed in a meeting at Calcutta Town Hall in August 1905.
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Surendranath Banerjee led the Extremist group that demanded complete independence during the agitation.
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The annulment of Bengal Partition in 1911 is considered an early example of success of mass mobilization against colonial policies.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon (1905) was justified on administrative grounds but was intended to weaken nationalism. This statement is correct
- Statement 2: The Boycott Resolution was indeed passed on 7 August 1905 at Calcutta Town Hall, marking the Swadeshi Movement’s start. This statement is correct
- Statement 3: Surendranath Banerjee was a Moderate, not an Extremist. This statement is incorrect
Statement 4: The annulment of the Partition in 1911 is seen as a success of early nationalist mass mobilization. This statement is correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon (1905) was justified on administrative grounds but was intended to weaken nationalism. This statement is correct
- Statement 2: The Boycott Resolution was indeed passed on 7 August 1905 at Calcutta Town Hall, marking the Swadeshi Movement’s start. This statement is correct
- Statement 3: Surendranath Banerjee was a Moderate, not an Extremist. This statement is incorrect
Statement 4: The annulment of the Partition in 1911 is seen as a success of early nationalist mass mobilization. This statement is correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA):
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FCRA registration is mandatory for NGOs and associations to receive foreign contributions in India.
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The validity of FCRA registration is five years, after which renewal is required.
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As per the latest directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs, NGOs must apply for FCRA renewal at least six months before expiry of registration.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: FCRA registration is mandatory to receive foreign funds. This statement is correct
- Statement 2: Valid for five years, requires renewal. This statement is correct
Statement 3: NGOs must now apply at least 4 months before expiry, not six months. This statement is incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: FCRA registration is mandatory to receive foreign funds. This statement is correct
- Statement 2: Valid for five years, requires renewal. This statement is correct
Statement 3: NGOs must now apply at least 4 months before expiry, not six months. This statement is incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The recently launched NASA mission “IMAP” is primarily aimed at:
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) was launched on 24 September 2025.
- Its primary objective is to study how solar particles (solar wind) are accelerated and how they interact with interstellar space.
- It will map the heliosphere—a bubble-like region created by solar wind that protects Earth and planets from cosmic rays.
- By observing solar wind, energetic neutral atoms, interstellar particles, and magnetic fields, IMAP will help:
- Trace the heliosphere’s boundary.
- Understand particle acceleration mechanisms.
- Improve space weather forecasting, critical for protecting satellites, astronauts, communication networks, and power grids.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) was launched on 24 September 2025.
- Its primary objective is to study how solar particles (solar wind) are accelerated and how they interact with interstellar space.
- It will map the heliosphere—a bubble-like region created by solar wind that protects Earth and planets from cosmic rays.
- By observing solar wind, energetic neutral atoms, interstellar particles, and magnetic fields, IMAP will help:
- Trace the heliosphere’s boundary.
- Understand particle acceleration mechanisms.
- Improve space weather forecasting, critical for protecting satellites, astronauts, communication networks, and power grids.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The RoDTEP scheme enhances the global competitiveness of Indian exports.
Statement II: RoDTEP refunds embedded non-creditable central, state, and local levies on inputs used in exported products.
Statement III: RoDTEP provides fiscal support across more than 10,000 product categories at rates ranging between 0.3% and 3.9% of the export value.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement I: By neutralising hidden taxes, RoDTEP makes Indian exports more competitive globally. This statement is correct
- Statement II: The scheme refunds non-creditable levies on inputs → reduces cost burden. This statement is correct
- Statement III: It covers 10,000+ product categories with rates from 0.3% to 3.9%. This statement is correct
Linkage: Both II and III directly explain how competitiveness (Statement I) is achieved.
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement I: By neutralising hidden taxes, RoDTEP makes Indian exports more competitive globally. This statement is correct
- Statement II: The scheme refunds non-creditable levies on inputs → reduces cost burden. This statement is correct
- Statement III: It covers 10,000+ product categories with rates from 0.3% to 3.9%. This statement is correct
Linkage: Both II and III directly explain how competitiveness (Statement I) is achieved.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following description of a marine species:
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It is a slow-moving marine mammal that feeds almost exclusively on underwater flowering plants, unlike many other marine mammals which are carnivorous.
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Globally, it is distributed across warm coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific, while in India it is mainly recorded in the Palk Bay–Gulf of Mannar region, Gulf of Kutch, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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In 2022, India notified its first Conservation Reserve for this species in Tamil Nadu.
Which one of the following species is being described?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Dugong (Dugong dugon)
- Common Name: Sea Cow
- Category: Marine mammal, herbivorous (feeds mainly on seagrass).
- Habitat in India: Shallow coastal waters of Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
- CITES: Appendix I
- Ecological Role:
- Maintains the health of seagrass meadows (important blue carbon ecosystems).
- Supports biodiversity and contributes to carbon sequestration.
- Indicator species for marine ecosystem health.
- Threats:
- Habitat loss due to coastal development, dredging, and pollution.
- Accidental entanglement in fishing nets, boat strikes, and hunting.
- Climate change affecting seagrass meadows.
- India’s Conservation Efforts:
- First Dugong Conservation Reserve established in Tamil Nadu’s Palk Bay (2022).
- Rescue operations, drone surveys, community participation, and habitat restoration supported by Wildlife Institute of India.
- Upcoming International Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora, Tamil Nadu.
Why the others are wrong:
- Irrawaddy Dolphin: Found in freshwater/estuaries, carnivorous (feeds on fish), not herbivorous.
- Green Sea Turtle: Also, herbivorous but a reptile, not a mammal, and not Schedule I WPA with a dedicated conservation reserve.
Finless Porpoise: A cetacean, carnivorous, no link with seagrass.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Dugong (Dugong dugon)
- Common Name: Sea Cow
- Category: Marine mammal, herbivorous (feeds mainly on seagrass).
- Habitat in India: Shallow coastal waters of Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
- CITES: Appendix I
- Ecological Role:
- Maintains the health of seagrass meadows (important blue carbon ecosystems).
- Supports biodiversity and contributes to carbon sequestration.
- Indicator species for marine ecosystem health.
- Threats:
- Habitat loss due to coastal development, dredging, and pollution.
- Accidental entanglement in fishing nets, boat strikes, and hunting.
- Climate change affecting seagrass meadows.
- India’s Conservation Efforts:
- First Dugong Conservation Reserve established in Tamil Nadu’s Palk Bay (2022).
- Rescue operations, drone surveys, community participation, and habitat restoration supported by Wildlife Institute of India.
- Upcoming International Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora, Tamil Nadu.
Why the others are wrong:
- Irrawaddy Dolphin: Found in freshwater/estuaries, carnivorous (feeds on fish), not herbivorous.
- Green Sea Turtle: Also, herbivorous but a reptile, not a mammal, and not Schedule I WPA with a dedicated conservation reserve.
Finless Porpoise: A cetacean, carnivorous, no link with seagrass.
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