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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the Pangwala Tribe, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
They are a Scheduled Tribe primarily inhabiting the Pangi Valley of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh.
A recent study found that migrated Pangwala individuals completely lost their core gut microbiome.
The study identified Prevotella copri as a dominant bacterial species in both native and migrated groups.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation: The Pangwala are a Scheduled Tribe of Himachal Pradesh, primarily inhabiting the Pangi Valley of Chamba district in the Pir Panjal Himalayas (statement 1 correct). The study found that Prevotella copri was a dominant bacterial species in both native and migrated groups (statement 3 correct). Statement 2 is incorrect because the study found that despite migration, the core gut microbiome remained remarkably similar—the functional profile remained stable due to ‘functional redundancy’, even though taxonomic composition varied.
Why this question? Tests the core finding of a study on tribal gut microbiome.
Why important for UPSC? Indian Society questions often test tribal communities and recent research.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on tribal communities and their characteristics have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation: The Pangwala are a Scheduled Tribe of Himachal Pradesh, primarily inhabiting the Pangi Valley of Chamba district in the Pir Panjal Himalayas (statement 1 correct). The study found that Prevotella copri was a dominant bacterial species in both native and migrated groups (statement 3 correct). Statement 2 is incorrect because the study found that despite migration, the core gut microbiome remained remarkably similar—the functional profile remained stable due to ‘functional redundancy’, even though taxonomic composition varied.
Why this question? Tests the core finding of a study on tribal gut microbiome.
Why important for UPSC? Indian Society questions often test tribal communities and recent research.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on tribal communities and their characteristics have appeared. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA):
The FTA was signed in April 2026.
New Zealand has committed to eliminate customs duties on 100% of its tariff lines.
India has offered market access on more than 90% of its tariff lines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation: The India–New Zealand FTA was signed on 27 April 2026 (statement 1 correct). New Zealand has committed to eliminate customs duties on 100% of its tariff lines, providing zero-duty access to Indian exports (statement 2 correct). Statement 3 is incorrect because India has offered market access on only 70.03% of tariff lines, while keeping 29.97% excluded. The covered lines account for about 95% of New Zealand’s bilateral trade. Indian sectors expected to benefit include textiles, leather, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, and gems & jewellery.
Why this question? Tests the key facts about a recent FTA signed by India.
Why important for UPSC? India’s trade agreements are frequently tested in IR and Economy.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on India’s FTAs and PTAs have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation: The India–New Zealand FTA was signed on 27 April 2026 (statement 1 correct). New Zealand has committed to eliminate customs duties on 100% of its tariff lines, providing zero-duty access to Indian exports (statement 2 correct). Statement 3 is incorrect because India has offered market access on only 70.03% of tariff lines, while keeping 29.97% excluded. The covered lines account for about 95% of New Zealand’s bilateral trade. Indian sectors expected to benefit include textiles, leather, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, and gems & jewellery.
Why this question? Tests the key facts about a recent FTA signed by India.
Why important for UPSC? India’s trade agreements are frequently tested in IR and Economy.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on India’s FTAs and PTAs have appeared. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), consider the following statements:
It is a statutory authority established under the Dam Safety Act, 2021.
Its headquarters is located in Kochi, Kerala.
It implements policies formulated by the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) is a statutory body established by the Central Government under the Dam Safety Act, 2021.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The headquarters of the NDSA is located in New Delhi, not in Kochi, Kerala.
Statement 3 is correct: The NDSA functions to implement the policies, standards, and regulations formulated by the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS).
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about a statutory authority in the news.
Why important for UPSC? Polity & Governance questions often test statutory bodies and their mandates.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on statutory authorities and their functions have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) is a statutory body established by the Central Government under the Dam Safety Act, 2021.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The headquarters of the NDSA is located in New Delhi, not in Kochi, Kerala.
Statement 3 is correct: The NDSA functions to implement the policies, standards, and regulations formulated by the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS).
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about a statutory authority in the news.
Why important for UPSC? Polity & Governance questions often test statutory bodies and their mandates.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on statutory authorities and their functions have appeared. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Hilsa fish:
Its scientific name is Tenualosa ilisha.
It is an anadromous fish that migrates from the sea into freshwater rivers for breeding.
It is the national fish of Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Hilsa’s scientific name is Tenualosa ilisha, belonging to the family Clupeidae (statement 1). It is an anadromous fish that migrates from the sea into freshwater rivers for breeding (statement 2). It is the national fish of Bangladesh and is strongly associated with Bengali cuisine and culture (statement 3). In India, it is associated with river systems including the Ganga–Hooghly, Narmada, Godavari, and Mahanadi. In 2026, India reportedly exported around 500 tonnes of Hilsa to Bangladesh, reversing the traditional trade flow.
Why this question? Tests the basic biological and cultural facts about a fish in the news.
Why important for UPSC? Environment & Ecology questions often test species and their characteristics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on fish species and their habitats have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Hilsa’s scientific name is Tenualosa ilisha, belonging to the family Clupeidae (statement 1). It is an anadromous fish that migrates from the sea into freshwater rivers for breeding (statement 2). It is the national fish of Bangladesh and is strongly associated with Bengali cuisine and culture (statement 3). In India, it is associated with river systems including the Ganga–Hooghly, Narmada, Godavari, and Mahanadi. In 2026, India reportedly exported around 500 tonnes of Hilsa to Bangladesh, reversing the traditional trade flow.
Why this question? Tests the basic biological and cultural facts about a fish in the news.
Why important for UPSC? Environment & Ecology questions often test species and their characteristics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on fish species and their habitats have appeared. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Nuakhai festival, consider the following statements:
It is a major harvest festival celebrated in western Maharashtra.
It is closely associated with Goddess Samaleswari in the Sambalpur region.
It is marked by the ritual of offering newly harvested rice to the deity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Nuakhai is an important agrarian harvest festival celebrated primarily in Western Odisha (and neighboring parts of Chhattisgarh), not western Maharashtra.
Statement 2 is correct: The festival holds immense religious significance in the Sambalpur region, where the season’s first crop is ritualistically offered to the presiding deity, Goddess Samaleswari.
Statement 3 is correct: The literal meaning of Nuakhai is “eating of new rice” (Nua meaning new and Khai meaning food/rice). It is strictly marked by the ritual of offering the newly harvested paddy to the deity before it is consumed by the community.
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about a harvest festival in the news.
Why important for UPSC? Art & Culture questions often test festivals and their regional associations.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on harvest festivals and their cultural significance have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Nuakhai is an important agrarian harvest festival celebrated primarily in Western Odisha (and neighboring parts of Chhattisgarh), not western Maharashtra.
Statement 2 is correct: The festival holds immense religious significance in the Sambalpur region, where the season’s first crop is ritualistically offered to the presiding deity, Goddess Samaleswari.
Statement 3 is correct: The literal meaning of Nuakhai is “eating of new rice” (Nua meaning new and Khai meaning food/rice). It is strictly marked by the ritual of offering the newly harvested paddy to the deity before it is consumed by the community.
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about a harvest festival in the news.
Why important for UPSC? Art & Culture questions often test festivals and their regional associations.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on harvest festivals and their cultural significance have appeared.
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