IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Antariksh Venture Capital Fund:
- It is India’s first dedicated venture capital fund exclusively for the space sector.
- It is managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Limited (SVCL), while the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) serves as its anchor investor.
- The Fund is registered with SEBI as a Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF).
- It proposes to invest only in Indian space start-ups with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 or above.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The Antariksh Venture Capital Fund is India’s first dedicated venture capital fund exclusively for the space sector, aimed at strengthening the country’s private space ecosystem. It is managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Limited (SVCL), while IN-SPACe, under the Department of Space, acts as the anchor investor. The fund invests exclusively in Indian space companies having Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or above, indicating technologies validated in laboratory or relevant environments.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the fund is registered with SEBI as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), not Category I.
UPSC frequently tests distinctions among AIF categories, implementing agencies, and specialised sectoral funds.
Why this question?
Tests AIF classification alongside India’s space sector reforms.
Why important for UPSC?
Private space ecosystem and IN-SPACe are high-probability Prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions distinguishing regulatory institutions and specialised investment mechanisms.
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Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The Antariksh Venture Capital Fund is India’s first dedicated venture capital fund exclusively for the space sector, aimed at strengthening the country’s private space ecosystem. It is managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Limited (SVCL), while IN-SPACe, under the Department of Space, acts as the anchor investor. The fund invests exclusively in Indian space companies having Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or above, indicating technologies validated in laboratory or relevant environments.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the fund is registered with SEBI as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), not Category I.
UPSC frequently tests distinctions among AIF categories, implementing agencies, and specialised sectoral funds.
Why this question?
Tests AIF classification alongside India’s space sector reforms.
Why important for UPSC?
Private space ecosystem and IN-SPACe are high-probability Prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions distinguishing regulatory institutions and specialised investment mechanisms.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Indiahandmade, consider the following statements:
- It was developed by the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Textiles.
- It enables artisans and weavers to sell directly to consumers, reducing dependence on intermediaries.
- The platform exclusively markets Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products.
- It promotes products under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. Indiahandmade, launched in 2023, is a dedicated e-commerce platform developed by the Digital India Corporation (DIC) and implemented under the Ministry of Textiles. It enables artisans and weavers to market their products directly to consumers, thereby reducing intermediaries and improving incomes. The platform promotes GI-tagged products as well as One District One Product (ODOP) items, along with handicrafts, handloom products, jewellery, paintings and furniture.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the platform is not limited to GI-tagged products; it showcases a much broader range of traditional Indian crafts.
UPSC often frames such questions by replacing “promotes” with “exclusively promotes.”
Why this question?
Tests implementing agency and scope of Digital India initiatives.
Why important for UPSC?
Digital governance linked with MSMEs and traditional crafts is increasingly important.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on GeM, ONDC, TRIFED and digital marketplaces.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. Indiahandmade, launched in 2023, is a dedicated e-commerce platform developed by the Digital India Corporation (DIC) and implemented under the Ministry of Textiles. It enables artisans and weavers to market their products directly to consumers, thereby reducing intermediaries and improving incomes. The platform promotes GI-tagged products as well as One District One Product (ODOP) items, along with handicrafts, handloom products, jewellery, paintings and furniture.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the platform is not limited to GI-tagged products; it showcases a much broader range of traditional Indian crafts.
UPSC often frames such questions by replacing “promotes” with “exclusively promotes.”
Why this question?
Tests implementing agency and scope of Digital India initiatives.
Why important for UPSC?
Digital governance linked with MSMEs and traditional crafts is increasingly important.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on GeM, ONDC, TRIFED and digital marketplaces.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which one of the following correctly describes the Changpa community?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation
- Option (b) is correct. The Changpas are a nomadic pastoral community inhabiting the Changthang Plateau of Ladakh. They rear the Changthangi (Pashmina) goat, which produces the world-famous fine Pashmina wool.
- Their livelihood is based on transhumance, involving seasonal migration across high-altitude pastures. The community plays a vital role in sustaining India’s Pashmina industry and the fragile Himalayan pastoral ecosystem.
Option (a) refers to communities of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while options (c) and (d) describe unrelated regions and occupations.
UPSC frequently integrates tribal communities with geography, livestock breeds, and traditional livelihoods.
Why this question?
Links Himalayan tribes with livestock geography and pastoral ecology.
Why important for UPSC?
Pastoral communities and GI-linked products are recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Brokpas, Bakarwals, Todas and Changpas.
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Solution (b)
Explanation
- Option (b) is correct. The Changpas are a nomadic pastoral community inhabiting the Changthang Plateau of Ladakh. They rear the Changthangi (Pashmina) goat, which produces the world-famous fine Pashmina wool.
- Their livelihood is based on transhumance, involving seasonal migration across high-altitude pastures. The community plays a vital role in sustaining India’s Pashmina industry and the fragile Himalayan pastoral ecosystem.
Option (a) refers to communities of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while options (c) and (d) describe unrelated regions and occupations.
UPSC frequently integrates tribal communities with geography, livestock breeds, and traditional livelihoods.
Why this question?
Links Himalayan tribes with livestock geography and pastoral ecology.
Why important for UPSC?
Pastoral communities and GI-linked products are recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Brokpas, Bakarwals, Todas and Changpas.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Ulhas River:
- It originates near Khandala in the Sahyadri Hills of the Western Ghats.
- It is an east-flowing river that ultimately joins the Godavari River.
- It drains into the Arabian Sea through the Thane Creek estuary.
- Thane Creek, associated with the river, is recognised as a Ramsar Site.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. The Ulhas River originates near Khandala in the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) and flows westward through Maharashtra before emptying into the Arabian Sea via the Thane Creek estuary. It is an important drainage system for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and supports irrigation, drinking water, fisheries and industry. Thane Creek was designated a Ramsar Site in 2022 and is known for its mangroves, estuarine biodiversity and flamingo populations.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because the Ulhas is a west-flowing river and does not join the Godavari.
UPSC frequently tests river origin, drainage direction and associated wetlands.
Why this question?
Tests river mapping and associated Ramsar wetlands.
Why important for UPSC?
West-flowing rivers and estuaries remain favourite geography topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Narmada, Periyar, Mandovi and Zuari rivers.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. The Ulhas River originates near Khandala in the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) and flows westward through Maharashtra before emptying into the Arabian Sea via the Thane Creek estuary. It is an important drainage system for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and supports irrigation, drinking water, fisheries and industry. Thane Creek was designated a Ramsar Site in 2022 and is known for its mangroves, estuarine biodiversity and flamingo populations.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because the Ulhas is a west-flowing river and does not join the Godavari.
UPSC frequently tests river origin, drainage direction and associated wetlands.
Why this question?
Tests river mapping and associated Ramsar wetlands.
Why important for UPSC?
West-flowing rivers and estuaries remain favourite geography topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Narmada, Periyar, Mandovi and Zuari rivers.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding INS Mahendragiri:
- It is the sixth indigenous stealth frigate built under Project 17A of the Indian Navy.
- It has been designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) of the Indian Navy and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
- It is powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system.
- It is the first Project 17A frigate to be built entirely with imported components, with less than 25% indigenous content.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. INS Mahendragiri (F38) is the sixth Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) indigenous stealth guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy. It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai. The vessel is powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, providing both high-speed capability and fuel-efficient cruising. It is equipped for anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, besides HADR and maritime security missions.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the ship incorporates over 75% indigenous content, making it a major milestone under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India’s indigenous warship-building programme.
Why this question?
Tests indigenous defence manufacturing through propulsion, design agency and indigenisation.
Why important for UPSC?
Project 17A and naval modernisation are high-probability Defence topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions distinguishing Project 15B destroyers, Project 17A frigates, and indigenous defence platforms based on design, propulsion and operational capabilities.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. INS Mahendragiri (F38) is the sixth Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) indigenous stealth guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy. It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai. The vessel is powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, providing both high-speed capability and fuel-efficient cruising. It is equipped for anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, besides HADR and maritime security missions.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the ship incorporates over 75% indigenous content, making it a major milestone under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India’s indigenous warship-building programme.
Why this question?
Tests indigenous defence manufacturing through propulsion, design agency and indigenisation.
Why important for UPSC?
Project 17A and naval modernisation are high-probability Defence topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions distinguishing Project 15B destroyers, Project 17A frigates, and indigenous defence platforms based on design, propulsion and operational capabilities.
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