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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary, recently designated as India’s 99th Ramsar site, is located in which state?
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Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary is located in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It was designated as a Ramsar site on April 22, 2026, making it India’s 99th Ramsar site.
- Uttar Pradesh now has 12 Ramsar sites. The sanctuary is a critical stopover on the Central Asian Flyway and supports species like the Bar-headed Goose and Painted Stork.
Option (a) Bihar, (c) West Bengal, and (d) Assam are incorrect.
Why this question?
Tests the location of India’s newest Ramsar site – a current affairs fact.Why important for UPSC?
Ramsar sites and wetland conservation appear in Environment (Prelims 2024, 2026 trend).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2022 Prelims question on Ramsar sites in India.Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary is located in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It was designated as a Ramsar site on April 22, 2026, making it India’s 99th Ramsar site.
- Uttar Pradesh now has 12 Ramsar sites. The sanctuary is a critical stopover on the Central Asian Flyway and supports species like the Bar-headed Goose and Painted Stork.
Option (a) Bihar, (c) West Bengal, and (d) Assam are incorrect.
Why this question?
Tests the location of India’s newest Ramsar site – a current affairs fact.Why important for UPSC?
Ramsar sites and wetland conservation appear in Environment (Prelims 2024, 2026 trend).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2022 Prelims question on Ramsar sites in India. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) Which of the following pairs of ‘Matha’ and ‘Mahavakya’ (great saying) associated with Adi Shankaracharya is correctly matched?
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Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
The correct mapping of the four mathas and their Mahavakyas is:- Sringeri (Rig Veda) – Aham Brahmasmi (I am Brahman)
- Dwarka (Sama Veda) – Tat Tvam Asi (That Thou Art)
- Jyotir Math (Atharva Veda) – Ayam Atma Brahma (This Self is Brahman)
- Govardhan Math (Yajur Veda) – Prajnanam Brahma (Consciousness is Brahman)
Option (c) is correctly matched. Options (a), (b), and (d) are swapped incorrectly.
Why this question?
Tests the precise mapping of Mahavakyas to Shankaracharya’s four mathas – a static Art & Culture fact.Why important for UPSC?
Adi Shankaracharya and Advaita Vedanta appear in Art & Culture and Philosophy (Prelims 2015, 2018, 2020).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims question on Shankaracharya’s mathas.Incorrect
Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
The correct mapping of the four mathas and their Mahavakyas is:- Sringeri (Rig Veda) – Aham Brahmasmi (I am Brahman)
- Dwarka (Sama Veda) – Tat Tvam Asi (That Thou Art)
- Jyotir Math (Atharva Veda) – Ayam Atma Brahma (This Self is Brahman)
- Govardhan Math (Yajur Veda) – Prajnanam Brahma (Consciousness is Brahman)
Option (c) is correctly matched. Options (a), (b), and (d) are swapped incorrectly.
Why this question?
Tests the precise mapping of Mahavakyas to Shankaracharya’s four mathas – a static Art & Culture fact.Why important for UPSC?
Adi Shankaracharya and Advaita Vedanta appear in Art & Culture and Philosophy (Prelims 2015, 2018, 2020).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims question on Shankaracharya’s mathas. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the PM Vishwakarma Scheme:
- The scheme was launched on September 17, 2023, on Vishwakarma Jayanti.
- It covers 18 traditional trades, including carpentry, blacksmithing, pottery, and tailoring.
- Over 15 lakh toolkits have been delivered through an e-voucher-based mechanism using India Post’s last-mile network.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct.- The PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched on September 17, 2023 (Vishwakarma Jayanti). It covers 18 traditional trades.
- Over 15 lakh toolkits have been delivered through an e-voucher-based mechanism with India Post ensuring last-mile delivery.
- The scheme has achieved over 30 lakh registrations and over 23 lakh beneficiaries have completed basic training.
- It also received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024.
Why this question?
Tests the key features and achievements of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme – a current affairs fact.Why important for UPSC?
Skill development and MSME schemes appear in Economy and Social Justice (Prelims 2024, 2026 trend).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2020 Prelims question on government schemes for artisans.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct.- The PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched on September 17, 2023 (Vishwakarma Jayanti). It covers 18 traditional trades.
- Over 15 lakh toolkits have been delivered through an e-voucher-based mechanism with India Post ensuring last-mile delivery.
- The scheme has achieved over 30 lakh registrations and over 23 lakh beneficiaries have completed basic training.
- It also received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024.
Why this question?
Tests the key features and achievements of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme – a current affairs fact.Why important for UPSC?
Skill development and MSME schemes appear in Economy and Social Justice (Prelims 2024, 2026 trend).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2020 Prelims question on government schemes for artisans. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Assertion (A): Adi Shankaracharya’s philosophy of Advaita Vedanta holds that the world is Maya (illusory) and that Atman and Brahman are one and the same.
Reason (R): Shankaracharya emphasized Jnana Yoga (path of knowledge) over rituals and devotion as the direct means to liberation (Moksha).Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains the implication of Advaita philosophy.- Advaita (non-dualism) asserts that only Brahman is real; the world is Maya (illusory).
- Liberation (Moksha) is attained through realization of the oneness of Atman and Brahman.
- Shankaracharya emphasized Jnana Yoga (knowledge) as the direct path, de-emphasizing ritualistic Karma Yoga and devotional Bhakti Yoga as indirect means.
- This is encapsulated in his famous phrase: Brahma Satyam, Jagan Mithya, Jivo Brahmaiva Na Aparah.
Why this question?
Tests the core philosophical tenets of Advaita and Shankaracharya’s emphasis on Jnana Yoga.Why important for UPSC?
Indian philosophy and Advaita appear in Art & Culture and Philosophy (Prelims 2015, 2018, 2020).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims assertion-reason question on Advaita Vedanta.Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains the implication of Advaita philosophy.- Advaita (non-dualism) asserts that only Brahman is real; the world is Maya (illusory).
- Liberation (Moksha) is attained through realization of the oneness of Atman and Brahman.
- Shankaracharya emphasized Jnana Yoga (knowledge) as the direct path, de-emphasizing ritualistic Karma Yoga and devotional Bhakti Yoga as indirect means.
- This is encapsulated in his famous phrase: Brahma Satyam, Jagan Mithya, Jivo Brahmaiva Na Aparah.
Why this question?
Tests the core philosophical tenets of Advaita and Shankaracharya’s emphasis on Jnana Yoga.Why important for UPSC?
Indian philosophy and Advaita appear in Art & Culture and Philosophy (Prelims 2015, 2018, 2020).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims assertion-reason question on Advaita Vedanta. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the World Bank’s ‘Water Forward’ programme launched in April 2026:
- It is a global financing and technical assistance programme focused on integrated water resource management (IWRM).
- The programme aims to promote climate-resilient water infrastructure, including desalination and wastewater recycling.
- India is not eligible for support under this programme because it is classified as a high-income country by the World Bank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: ‘Water Forward’ is a global financing and technical assistance programme by the World Bank focusing on IWRM.
- Statement 2 is correct: It promotes climate-resilient infrastructure (desalination, wastewater recycling, aquifer recharge).
- Statement 3 is incorrect: India is eligible for support under ‘Water Forward’. India is one of the most water-stressed countries (World Bank, NITI Aayog) and is classified as a lower-middle-income country (not high-income). The programme targets developing and vulnerable economies, and India can access funding and technical assistance for schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Bhujal Yojana, and Namami Gange.
Why this question?
Tests India’s eligibility status for the World Bank initiative – a common factual trap.Why important for UPSC?
Global water initiatives and India’s water security appear in Environment, Geography, and IR (Prelims 2024, 2026).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2022 Prelims question on World Bank programmes in India.Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: ‘Water Forward’ is a global financing and technical assistance programme by the World Bank focusing on IWRM.
- Statement 2 is correct: It promotes climate-resilient infrastructure (desalination, wastewater recycling, aquifer recharge).
- Statement 3 is incorrect: India is eligible for support under ‘Water Forward’. India is one of the most water-stressed countries (World Bank, NITI Aayog) and is classified as a lower-middle-income country (not high-income). The programme targets developing and vulnerable economies, and India can access funding and technical assistance for schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Bhujal Yojana, and Namami Gange.
Why this question?
Tests India’s eligibility status for the World Bank initiative – a common factual trap.Why important for UPSC?
Global water initiatives and India’s water security appear in Environment, Geography, and IR (Prelims 2024, 2026).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2022 Prelims question on World Bank programmes in India.
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