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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
In the context of environmental pollution, which of the following best describes microplastics?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Microplastics
Definition: Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimetres in size that originate from the breakdown of larger plastic debris or are manufactured intentionally (like microbeads used in cosmetics and toothpaste).
Types of Microplastics:
Primary Microplastics:
Intentionally produced small-sized plastics.
Examples: microbeads in personal care products, industrial pellets (nurdles), synthetic fibres from clothing.
Secondary Microplastics:
Formed due to degradation of larger plastic materials by sunlight, waves, and physical abrasion.
Examples: fragments from plastic bottles, bags, or fishing nets.
Sources:
Wear and tear of synthetic textiles
Breakdown of packaging materials
Tyre and road wear particles
Cosmetic and cleaning products
Plastic litter degradation
Environmental Impact:
Marine Pollution: Ingested by plankton, fish, and other marine species → bioaccumulation and bio magnification.
Soil Contamination: Micro plastics enter the soil through sewage sludge and agricultural films.
Airborne Spread: Found in atmospheric fallout and even human lungs.
Human Health Risks: Potential toxic effects due to additives (phthalates, bisphenol-A); studies indicate traces in human blood, placenta, and lungs.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Microplastics
Definition: Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimetres in size that originate from the breakdown of larger plastic debris or are manufactured intentionally (like microbeads used in cosmetics and toothpaste).
Types of Microplastics:
Primary Microplastics:
Intentionally produced small-sized plastics.
Examples: microbeads in personal care products, industrial pellets (nurdles), synthetic fibres from clothing.
Secondary Microplastics:
Formed due to degradation of larger plastic materials by sunlight, waves, and physical abrasion.
Examples: fragments from plastic bottles, bags, or fishing nets.
Sources:
Wear and tear of synthetic textiles
Breakdown of packaging materials
Tyre and road wear particles
Cosmetic and cleaning products
Plastic litter degradation
Environmental Impact:
Marine Pollution: Ingested by plankton, fish, and other marine species → bioaccumulation and bio magnification.
Soil Contamination: Micro plastics enter the soil through sewage sludge and agricultural films.
Airborne Spread: Found in atmospheric fallout and even human lungs.
Human Health Risks: Potential toxic effects due to additives (phthalates, bisphenol-A); studies indicate traces in human blood, placenta, and lungs.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
“Digital arrest” as reported in media commonly refers to:
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Digital Arrest
Meaning: “Digital Arrest” is not a legal term, but a popular phrase used in media to describe a cybercrime modus operandi where scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials online and coerce victims into transferring money or revealing sensitive information.
How It Works:
Cybercriminals contact victims through video calls, emails, or messaging apps, claiming the victim’s involvement in illegal activities (e.g., money laundering, narcotics, parcel scams).
They may display fake ID cards, police logos, or official-looking documents, and sometimes even pretend to confine the victim digitally (“you are under digital arrest”).
Victims are psychologically manipulated into staying on video call and paying money or sharing OTPs, fearing legal consequences.
Legal Status:
The term “digital arrest” has no recognition in Indian law.
The scam falls under offences defined in:
Information Technology Act, 2000 – sections on cheating by impersonation, identity theft, and online fraud.
Indian Penal Code (IPC) – provisions on criminal intimidation, extortion, and impersonation.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Digital Arrest
Meaning: “Digital Arrest” is not a legal term, but a popular phrase used in media to describe a cybercrime modus operandi where scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials online and coerce victims into transferring money or revealing sensitive information.
How It Works:
Cybercriminals contact victims through video calls, emails, or messaging apps, claiming the victim’s involvement in illegal activities (e.g., money laundering, narcotics, parcel scams).
They may display fake ID cards, police logos, or official-looking documents, and sometimes even pretend to confine the victim digitally (“you are under digital arrest”).
Victims are psychologically manipulated into staying on video call and paying money or sharing OTPs, fearing legal consequences.
Legal Status:
The term “digital arrest” has no recognition in Indian law.
The scam falls under offences defined in:
Information Technology Act, 2000 – sections on cheating by impersonation, identity theft, and online fraud.
Indian Penal Code (IPC) – provisions on criminal intimidation, extortion, and impersonation.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO):
It functions under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) heads the CDSCO and is responsible for approving new drugs and clinical trials in India.
CDSCO is the national regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
The CDSCO functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, not under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) heads CDSCO and oversees new drug approvals, clinical trials, and licensing. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
CDSCO is indeed the national regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India, ensuring drug quality and safety. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
The CDSCO functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, not under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) heads CDSCO and oversees new drug approvals, clinical trials, and licensing. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
CDSCO is indeed the national regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India, ensuring drug quality and safety. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the National Security Guard (NSG)
It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1986 to provide a federal contingency force against terrorism.
NSG is routinely deployed to replace state police forces in regular law-and-order situations.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation:
The National Security Guard Act, 1986 provides for constituting a federal anti-terrorism force. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
NSG is meant for exceptional counter-terror and emergency tasks, not regular substitution of state police in day-to-day law-and-order. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation:
The National Security Guard Act, 1986 provides for constituting a federal anti-terrorism force. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
NSG is meant for exceptional counter-terror and emergency tasks, not regular substitution of state police in day-to-day law-and-order. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2019:
The Act is gender-neutral and applies to all children below 18 years of age.
The 2019 amendment introduced the death penalty for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on minors.
The Act makes it mandatory for any person having knowledge of a sexual offence against a child to report it to the authorities.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
POCSO defines a child as any person below 18 years of age, irrespective of gender, making the Act gender-neutral. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
The POCSO (Amendment) Act, 2019 added provisions allowing the death penalty for cases of aggravated penetrative sexual assault on minors. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Under Section 19, the Act mandates any person to report known or suspected offences; failure attracts punishment under Section 21. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
POCSO defines a child as any person below 18 years of age, irrespective of gender, making the Act gender-neutral. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
The POCSO (Amendment) Act, 2019 added provisions allowing the death penalty for cases of aggravated penetrative sexual assault on minors. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Under Section 19, the Act mandates any person to report known or suspected offences; failure attracts punishment under Section 21. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
