Correct Answer:
B. Tier-1 (>10M): Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata | Tier-2 (5-10M): Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai | Tier-3 (
EXPLANATION
Per 2021 Census: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata exceed 10M (Tier-1). Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai are 5-10M (Tier-2). Pune and Ahmedabad are below 5M (Tier-3) metropolitan areas.
Classify these Indian export products by their sector classification in 2024-25: Pharmaceutical APIs, Iron Ore, Electronics Components, Refined Petroleum, Textile Fabrics, Software Services, Automobile Parts
AChemicals & Pharma: APIs, Petroleum | Metals: Iron Ore | Manufactured: Electronics, Textiles, Auto Parts | Services: Software
BPrimary: Iron Ore, Refined Petroleum | Secondary: Electronics, Textiles, Auto Parts | Tertiary: APIs, Software Services
CPrimary: Iron Ore | Secondary: APIs, Petroleum, Electronics, Textiles, Auto Parts | Tertiary: Software Services
DRaw Materials: Iron Ore, Petroleum | Processed Goods: APIs, Electronics, Textiles, Auto Parts | Services: Software
Correct Answer:
A. Chemicals & Pharma: APIs, Petroleum | Metals: Iron Ore | Manufactured: Electronics, Textiles, Auto Parts | Services: Software
EXPLANATION
Pharmaceutical APIs and Refined Petroleum are chemicals-based. Iron Ore is a metal. Electronics, Textiles, and Auto Parts are manufactured goods. Software Services is a service sector export.
Group these Indian Supreme Court landmark judgments by their subject matter: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India, Golaknath v. State of Punjab
AConstitutional Amendments: Kesavananda, Golaknath | Fundamental Rights: Navtej Singh, Puttaswamy
Kesavananda and Golaknath established constitutional limits on amendment. Navtej Singh (LGBTQ+ rights) and Puttaswamy (privacy) dealt with individual liberties.
Classify these Indian banking sector developments by their regulatory framework (2024-25): Open Banking Initiative, Basel III Norms Implementation, Digital Payment Regulation, RBI's Liquidity Management Tools, FATF Compliance Measures
ARBI Guidelines: Open Banking, Basel III, FATF | Payment Systems: Digital Payment Regulation | Liquidity: RBI's LMTools
BCapital Standards: Basel III, FATF Compliance | Operational: Open Banking, Digital Payment, RBI's LM Tools
CInternational: Basel III, FATF, RBI's LM Tools | Domestic: Open Banking, Digital Payment Regulation
DStrategic: Open Banking, Basel III | Compliance: Digital Payment, FATF, RBI's LM Tools
Correct Answer:
A. RBI Guidelines: Open Banking, Basel III, FATF | Payment Systems: Digital Payment Regulation | Liquidity: RBI's LMTools
EXPLANATION
Open Banking, Basel III, and FATF Compliance are RBI guidelines. Digital Payment Regulation governs payment systems. RBI's Liquidity Management Tools are specific liquidity instruments.
Which classification correctly groups these Indian news organizations by their language of primary broadcast/publication? Group 1 - English Medium, Group 2 - Hindi Medium, Group 3 - Regional Language Medium
AG1: The Hindu, NDTV | G2: Dainik Bhaskar, Aaj Tak | G3: Mathrubhumi, The Statesman
BG1: The Times of India, NDTV | G2: Aaj Tak, India Today | G3: Mathrubhumi, Dainik Jagran
CG1: The Hindu, India Today | G2: Dainik Jagran, Aaj Tak | G3: Mathrubhumi, The Telegraph
DG1: NDTV, The Telegraph | G2: Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran | G3: The Hindu, Mathrubhumi
Correct Answer:
C. G1: The Hindu, India Today | G2: Dainik Jagran, Aaj Tak | G3: Mathrubhumi, The Telegraph
EXPLANATION
The Hindu and India Today are English publications. Dainik Jagran and Aaj Tak are Hindi media. Mathrubhumi (Malayalam) and The Telegraph (Bengali) are regional language media.
Classify these renewable energy projects by their primary energy source: Kudankulam, Sardar Sarovar, Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park, Jatayu Wind Park, Bhakra Nangal Dam, Adani Green Energy's Khavda Park
Which of the following statements correctly groups Indian states by their primary agricultural output in 2024-25: Group A - Rice producing states, Group B - Cotton producing states, Group C - Sugarcane producing states?
DA: Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Punjab | B: Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan | C: Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer:
B. A: Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal | B: Gujarat, Karnataka | C: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
EXPLANATION
Punjab and Haryana are leading rice producers. Gujarat and Karnataka lead in cotton. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh dominate sugarcane production as per 2024-25 agricultural data.
Classify the following into two groups - those that are primarily used for water purification and those used for air filtration: Activated Carbon, HEPA Filter, Sand Filter, Ionizer, Reverse Osmosis Membrane, Electrostatic Precipitator
Activated Carbon, Sand Filter, and RO Membrane are water purification methods. HEPA Filter, Ionizer, and Electrostatic Precipitator are air filtration technologies.
Different origins: Penicillin from fungi, Aspirin from plant sources, Morphine from poppy plant, Insulin from pancreatic cells - showing diversity in drug sources.