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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) With reference to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which of the following statements is correct?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990.- Option (a) is incorrect – he was the first Indian to pursue a doctorate in Economics from Columbia University, not Law.
- Option (b) B. R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism on October 14, 1956 (Ashoka Vijaya Dashami) at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur along with lakhs of followers.
- Option (d) is incorrect – Dr. Rajendra Prasad was President of the Constituent Assembly; Ambedkar was Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
Why this question?
Tests multiple factual claims about Ambedkar – a high-probability topic.Why important for UPSC?
Ambedkar’s life and contributions are repeatedly asked in Polity and Modern History.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2016 Prelims question on Ambedkar’s role in Constituent Assembly.Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990.- Option (a) is incorrect – he was the first Indian to pursue a doctorate in Economics from Columbia University, not Law.
- Option (b) B. R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism on October 14, 1956 (Ashoka Vijaya Dashami) at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur along with lakhs of followers.
- Option (d) is incorrect – Dr. Rajendra Prasad was President of the Constituent Assembly; Ambedkar was Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
Why this question?
Tests multiple factual claims about Ambedkar – a high-probability topic.Why important for UPSC?
Ambedkar’s life and contributions are repeatedly asked in Polity and Modern History.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2016 Prelims question on Ambedkar’s role in Constituent Assembly. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the e-SafeHER initiative launched in April 2026:
- It is a cybersecurity awareness programme focused on women’s safety in digital spaces, aiming to train one million ‘Cyber Sakhis’ by 2029.
- The programme is led by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: e-SafeHER aims to train 1 million rural women as “Cyber Sakhis” by 2029 for digital safety.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The lead partners are C-DAC (under MeitY) and Reliance Foundation, not Ministry of Women and Child Development or NITI Aayog.
Why this question?
Tests institutional mapping – which ministry/agency leads a new initiative.Why important for UPSC?
Digital inclusion, cybersecurity, and women empowerment are recurring themes in Governance.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2021 Prelims question on Digital India and cyber awareness programmes.Incorrect
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: e-SafeHER aims to train 1 million rural women as “Cyber Sakhis” by 2029 for digital safety.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The lead partners are C-DAC (under MeitY) and Reliance Foundation, not Ministry of Women and Child Development or NITI Aayog.
Why this question?
Tests institutional mapping – which ministry/agency leads a new initiative.Why important for UPSC?
Digital inclusion, cybersecurity, and women empowerment are recurring themes in Governance.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2021 Prelims question on Digital India and cyber awareness programmes. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM):
- e-NAM was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
- The Platform of Platforms (PoP) launched in 2022 integrates logistics, warehousing, quality assurance, and financial services into a single digital interface.
- Electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (e-NWRs) under e-NAM cannot be used as collateral for institutional credit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: e-NAM was launched in April 2016 under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
- Statement 2 is correct: Platform of Platforms (PoP) launched July 14, 2022, integrates agri-value chain services.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: e-NWRs can be used as collateral to access institutional credit from banks, as per the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007. This is a key feature for farmers’ financial inclusion.
Why this question?
Tests understanding of e-NAM’s features and the utility of e-NWRs as collateral.Why important for UPSC?
Agricultural marketing reforms (e-NAM, APMC, Model APMC Act) are core Economy topics.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2018 Prelims question on e-NAM and 2021 on warehouse receipts.Incorrect
Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: e-NAM was launched in April 2016 under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
- Statement 2 is correct: Platform of Platforms (PoP) launched July 14, 2022, integrates agri-value chain services.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: e-NWRs can be used as collateral to access institutional credit from banks, as per the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007. This is a key feature for farmers’ financial inclusion.
Why this question?
Tests understanding of e-NAM’s features and the utility of e-NWRs as collateral.Why important for UPSC?
Agricultural marketing reforms (e-NAM, APMC, Model APMC Act) are core Economy topics.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2018 Prelims question on e-NAM and 2021 on warehouse receipts. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Match the following spring harvest festivals with their corresponding Indian states/regions:
List I (Festival) List II (State/Region) A. Puthandu 1. Assam B. Vishu 2. West Bengal C. Bohag Bihu 3. Tamil Nadu D. Poila Boishakh 4. Kerala Select the correct code:
Correct
Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Puthandu is the Tamil New Year celebrated in Tamil Nadu (A-3).
- Vishu is the Malayalam New Year celebrated in Kerala (B-4).
- Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) is the spring harvest festival of Assam (C-1).
- Poila Boishakh (Naba Barsha) is the Bengali New Year celebrated in West Bengal (D-2).
UPSC frequently tests regional festival–state mapping in Art & Culture.
Why this question?
Tests region-festival association – a high-probability static mapping question.Why important for UPSC?
Indian festivals and their regional variations appear in Art & Culture (Prelims 2017, 2019, 2022).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2017 Prelims question on harvest festivals of India.Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Puthandu is the Tamil New Year celebrated in Tamil Nadu (A-3).
- Vishu is the Malayalam New Year celebrated in Kerala (B-4).
- Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) is the spring harvest festival of Assam (C-1).
- Poila Boishakh (Naba Barsha) is the Bengali New Year celebrated in West Bengal (D-2).
UPSC frequently tests regional festival–state mapping in Art & Culture.
Why this question?
Tests region-festival association – a high-probability static mapping question.Why important for UPSC?
Indian festivals and their regional variations appear in Art & Culture (Prelims 2017, 2019, 2022).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2017 Prelims question on harvest festivals of India. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) framework in India, consider the following statements:
- The MPC is mandated under Section 45ZA of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934 to maintain price stability while keeping growth objectives in mind.
- The MPC consists of six members — three from the RBI (including the Governor as ex-officio chairperson) and three external members appointed by the President of India.
- The inflation target of 4% with a tolerance band of 2% to 6% is reviewed by the central government every five years in consultation with the RBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Section 45ZA of the RBI Act, 1934 provides the statutory mandate for the MPC to target inflation while supporting growth.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The six-member MPC includes RBI Governor (ex-officio chairperson), one Deputy Governor, one RBI officer, and three external members appointed by the central government (not the President).
- Statement 3 is correct: The inflation target of 4% (±2%) is set by the central government every five years in consultation with RBI, as per the amended RBI Act (2016). The current framework remains valid until March 31, 2026, with review ongoing.
Why this question?
Tests the statutory basis, composition, and review mechanism of the MPC – a core Economy concept.Why important for UPSC?
MPC and inflation targeting are frequently asked in Prelims (2018, 2019, 2022, 2024).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2018 Prelims question: “Which of the following statements about the Monetary Policy Committee is correct?” and 2022 question on inflation targeting framework.Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Section 45ZA of the RBI Act, 1934 provides the statutory mandate for the MPC to target inflation while supporting growth.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The six-member MPC includes RBI Governor (ex-officio chairperson), one Deputy Governor, one RBI officer, and three external members appointed by the central government (not the President).
- Statement 3 is correct: The inflation target of 4% (±2%) is set by the central government every five years in consultation with RBI, as per the amended RBI Act (2016). The current framework remains valid until March 31, 2026, with review ongoing.
Why this question?
Tests the statutory basis, composition, and review mechanism of the MPC – a core Economy concept.Why important for UPSC?
MPC and inflation targeting are frequently asked in Prelims (2018, 2019, 2022, 2024).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2018 Prelims question: “Which of the following statements about the Monetary Policy Committee is correct?” and 2022 question on inflation targeting framework.
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