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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Handloom Day:
National Handloom Day is observed annually on 7 August.
It commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905.
It was instituted by the Government of India in 2005.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. National Handloom Day is observed every year on 7 August to commemorate the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, which encouraged the use of indigenous goods and promoted India’s handloom heritage. The Government of India instituted the observance in 2015, making Statement 3 incorrect. The day highlights the contribution of India’s handloom sector to rural livelihoods, women’s employment, exports and preservation of traditional crafts. According to the PIB backgrounder, the sector supports 35.22 lakh weavers and allied workers, with women constituting over 72% of the workforce.
Why this question?
Tests chronology and historical significance.
Why important for UPSC?
Integrates Art & Culture with Economy.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar questions on commemorative days and cultural sectors.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. National Handloom Day is observed every year on 7 August to commemorate the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, which encouraged the use of indigenous goods and promoted India’s handloom heritage. The Government of India instituted the observance in 2015, making Statement 3 incorrect. The day highlights the contribution of India’s handloom sector to rural livelihoods, women’s employment, exports and preservation of traditional crafts. According to the PIB backgrounder, the sector supports 35.22 lakh weavers and allied workers, with women constituting over 72% of the workforce.
Why this question?
Tests chronology and historical significance.
Why important for UPSC?
Integrates Art & Culture with Economy.
PYQ Pattern Link
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Hexavalent Vaccine, consider the following statements:
It protects against six diseases through a single vaccine formulation.
It includes protection against Hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).
It replaces the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. A Hexavalent Vaccine is a combination vaccine providing protection against six diseases through a single injection. A commonly used formulation protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Such vaccines reduce the number of injections and visits required, improving compliance and simplifying immunisation logistics. Statement 3 is incorrect because the vaccine does not replace the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP); instead, it has the potential to strengthen the programme by improving efficiency and coverage.
Why this question?
Tests vaccine technology and UIP.
Why important for UPSC?
Current health technology topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar immunisation-related prelims questions.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. A Hexavalent Vaccine is a combination vaccine providing protection against six diseases through a single injection. A commonly used formulation protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Such vaccines reduce the number of injections and visits required, improving compliance and simplifying immunisation logistics. Statement 3 is incorrect because the vaccine does not replace the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP); instead, it has the potential to strengthen the programme by improving efficiency and coverage.
Why this question?
Tests vaccine technology and UIP.
Why important for UPSC?
Current health technology topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar immunisation-related prelims questions. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Hippocampus amandavincentae:
It belongs to the family Syngnathidae.
It was identified using both morphological characteristics and DNA analysis.
It is the first seahorse species ever recorded from India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Hippocampus amandavincentae is a newly identified seahorse species belonging to the family Syngnathidae. Scientists identified it using a combination of morphological characteristics and molecular (DNA) analysis, resolving a long-standing taxonomic confusion within the thorny seahorse group. Statement 3 is incorrect because the discovery makes it the fifth known seahorse species recorded from India, not the first. The species was initially identified from fishery bycatch collected at Tuticorin Fisheries Harbour, Tamil Nadu, highlighting the role of molecular taxonomy in biodiversity research.
Why this question?
Tests taxonomy and biodiversity.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently asked ecology topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar species discovery questions.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Hippocampus amandavincentae is a newly identified seahorse species belonging to the family Syngnathidae. Scientists identified it using a combination of morphological characteristics and molecular (DNA) analysis, resolving a long-standing taxonomic confusion within the thorny seahorse group. Statement 3 is incorrect because the discovery makes it the fifth known seahorse species recorded from India, not the first. The species was initially identified from fishery bycatch collected at Tuticorin Fisheries Harbour, Tamil Nadu, highlighting the role of molecular taxonomy in biodiversity research.
Why this question?
Tests taxonomy and biodiversity.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently asked ecology topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which one of the following correctly matches the hierarchy of the Jeevan Raksha Padak awards from highest to lowest?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
The Jeevan Raksha Padak Series is a civilian award instituted by the Government of India in 1961 to recognize acts of courage in saving human life. The hierarchy is: Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (highest), followed by Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak, and then Jeevan Raksha Padak. These awards may be conferred for exceptional bravery in situations such as drowning, fire, mine accidents and disaster rescue operations, and may also be awarded posthumously. UPSC often asks sequence-based questions involving awards, constitutional offices and military decorations, making knowledge of award hierarchies particularly useful.
Why this question?
Tests award hierarchy.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently asked governance topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar award-sequence questions.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
The Jeevan Raksha Padak Series is a civilian award instituted by the Government of India in 1961 to recognize acts of courage in saving human life. The hierarchy is: Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (highest), followed by Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak, and then Jeevan Raksha Padak. These awards may be conferred for exceptional bravery in situations such as drowning, fire, mine accidents and disaster rescue operations, and may also be awarded posthumously. UPSC often asks sequence-based questions involving awards, constitutional offices and military decorations, making knowledge of award hierarchies particularly useful.
Why this question?
Tests award hierarchy.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently asked governance topic.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC):
It is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
It publishes both the Indian Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary of India.
It is India’s central drug regulatory authority responsible for granting marketing approval to medicines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It establishes and periodically updates official standards for the identity, purity and strength of medicines through publication of the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). It also publishes the National Formulary of India (NFI) and coordinates the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI). Statement 3 is incorrect because the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), not IPC, serves as India’s central drug regulatory authority responsible for drug approvals and regulation.
Why this question?
Tests institutional differentiation.
Why important for UPSC?
Important health governance topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar regulator-versus-institution questions.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It establishes and periodically updates official standards for the identity, purity and strength of medicines through publication of the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). It also publishes the National Formulary of India (NFI) and coordinates the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI). Statement 3 is incorrect because the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), not IPC, serves as India’s central drug regulatory authority responsible for drug approvals and regulation.
Why this question?
Tests institutional differentiation.
Why important for UPSC?
Important health governance topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar regulator-versus-institution questions.
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