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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding PowerBank-50:
It is India’s first indigenously developed commercially available satellite battery to achieve “flight heritage.”
It demonstrated its reliability after operating aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 mission.
Flight heritage means that a space component has been tested only under laboratory conditions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. PowerBank-50, developed by Hyderabad-based startup TakeMe2Space, became India’s first indigenously developed, commercially available satellite battery to achieve flight heritage after successful operation aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 mission. Flight heritage signifies that a component has successfully functioned in an actual space mission, thereby validating its operational reliability. Statement 3 is incorrect because flight heritage is not achieved through laboratory or ground testing alone; it specifically requires successful performance in the space environment. This development strengthens India’s indigenous space ecosystem and reduces dependence on imported satellite battery systems.
Why this question?
Tests space technology terminology and application.
Why important for UPSC?
Links private space sector with indigenisation.
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Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. PowerBank-50, developed by Hyderabad-based startup TakeMe2Space, became India’s first indigenously developed, commercially available satellite battery to achieve flight heritage after successful operation aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 mission. Flight heritage signifies that a component has successfully functioned in an actual space mission, thereby validating its operational reliability. Statement 3 is incorrect because flight heritage is not achieved through laboratory or ground testing alone; it specifically requires successful performance in the space environment. This development strengthens India’s indigenous space ecosystem and reduces dependence on imported satellite battery systems.
Why this question?
Tests space technology terminology and application.
Why important for UPSC?
Links private space sector with indigenisation.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Ujh Multipurpose Project (MPP), consider the following statements:
The Ujh River is a tributary of the Ravi River.
The project seeks to improve India’s utilization of waters allocated under the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Ujh River is one of the three Western Rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Ujh River is an important tributary of the Ravi River, and the Ujh Multipurpose Project aims to enhance irrigation, hydropower generation and water storage in Jammu & Kashmir. Since the Ravi is one of the Eastern Rivers allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), the project seeks to maximize India’s utilization of these waters before they flow into Pakistan. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Western Rivers under the Treaty are Indus, Jhelum and Chenab, whereas Ravi, Beas and Sutlej are the Eastern Rivers allocated to India.
Why this question?
Tests river–treaty linkage.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently asked map-based topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar Indus Water Treaty questions.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Ujh River is an important tributary of the Ravi River, and the Ujh Multipurpose Project aims to enhance irrigation, hydropower generation and water storage in Jammu & Kashmir. Since the Ravi is one of the Eastern Rivers allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), the project seeks to maximize India’s utilization of these waters before they flow into Pakistan. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Western Rivers under the Treaty are Indus, Jhelum and Chenab, whereas Ravi, Beas and Sutlej are the Eastern Rivers allocated to India.
Why this question?
Tests river–treaty linkage.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently asked map-based topic.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Cholanaikkan tribe:
They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
They inhabit the Nilambur region of Kerala in the Western Ghats.
Their traditional economy is predominantly based on shifting cultivation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Cholanaikkan are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) inhabiting the Karulai and Chungathara forest ranges of the Nilambur region in Malappuram district, Kerala, within the Western Ghats. They traditionally depend on Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) and retain strong hunter-gatherer characteristics, often residing in natural rock shelters. Statement 3 is incorrect because their economy is not primarily based on shifting cultivation but on gathering forest produce and hunting traditions. UPSC often frames questions by interchanging livelihoods of different tribal communities.
Why this question?
Tests tribe–location–livelihood mapping.
Why important for UPSC?
Important tribal geography topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar PVTG-based prelims questions.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Cholanaikkan are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) inhabiting the Karulai and Chungathara forest ranges of the Nilambur region in Malappuram district, Kerala, within the Western Ghats. They traditionally depend on Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) and retain strong hunter-gatherer characteristics, often residing in natural rock shelters. Statement 3 is incorrect because their economy is not primarily based on shifting cultivation but on gathering forest produce and hunting traditions. UPSC often frames questions by interchanging livelihoods of different tribal communities.
Why this question?
Tests tribe–location–livelihood mapping.
Why important for UPSC?
Important tribal geography topic.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Leptospirosis:
It is a bacterial zoonotic disease.
Rodents are important reservoirs of infection.
Human-to-human transmission is the principal mode of spread.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, particularly Leptospira interrogans. Humans become infected when contaminated water or soil enters the body through cuts, abrasions or mucous membranes. Rodents are major reservoirs, although cattle, pigs and dogs may also carry the bacteria. Statement 3 is incorrect because human-to-human transmission is rare, not the principal mode of spread. Flooding and waterlogging significantly increase exposure to contaminated water, making the disease more common during monsoon seasons.
Why this question?
Tests disease ecology and transmission.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently linked with zoonotic diseases.
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Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, particularly Leptospira interrogans. Humans become infected when contaminated water or soil enters the body through cuts, abrasions or mucous membranes. Rodents are major reservoirs, although cattle, pigs and dogs may also carry the bacteria. Statement 3 is incorrect because human-to-human transmission is rare, not the principal mode of spread. Flooding and waterlogging significantly increase exposure to contaminated water, making the disease more common during monsoon seasons.
Why this question?
Tests disease ecology and transmission.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently linked with zoonotic diseases.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS), consider the following statements:
It is being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
ISRO has developed the Nabhmitra application for the system.
The system provides geo-fencing alerts related to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
All three statements are correct. The Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS) is being rolled out under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to equip marine fishing vessels with indigenous satellite-based transponders. ISRO provides technical support and has developed the Nabhmitra application. The system enables two-way messaging, SOS alerts, weather forecasts, Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) information, navigation support, periodic vessel tracking and geo-fencing alerts for the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and No-Fishing Zones. It integrates space technology with fisheries, disaster preparedness and maritime safety.
Why this question?
Tests fisheries–space technology integration.
Why important for UPSC?
Strong static–current affairs linkage.
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Solution (d)
Explanation
All three statements are correct. The Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS) is being rolled out under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to equip marine fishing vessels with indigenous satellite-based transponders. ISRO provides technical support and has developed the Nabhmitra application. The system enables two-way messaging, SOS alerts, weather forecasts, Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) information, navigation support, periodic vessel tracking and geo-fencing alerts for the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and No-Fishing Zones. It integrates space technology with fisheries, disaster preparedness and maritime safety.
Why this question?
Tests fisheries–space technology integration.
Why important for UPSC?
Strong static–current affairs linkage.
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