Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (3/12/2025)
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Bitra Island:
1. It is the smallest inhabited island of Lakshadweep.
2. It is part of the Amini subgroup of islands.
3. It is located in the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Bitra is indeed the smallest inhabited island and falls under the Amini subgroup of Lakshadweep.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Lakshadweep islands lie in the Arabian Sea, not the Bay of Bengal.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Bitra is indeed the smallest inhabited island and falls under the Amini subgroup of Lakshadweep.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Lakshadweep islands lie in the Arabian Sea, not the Bay of Bengal.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Babanusa, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the South Kordofan region of Sudan.
2. It is known primarily for its strategic railway junction.
3. It lies in the Nile Delta region.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Babanusa is in South Kordofan and is an important railway junction.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is not in the Nile Delta; instead, it lies in the Sudan–Sahel transitional belt.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Babanusa is in South Kordofan and is an important railway junction.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is not in the Nile Delta; instead, it lies in the Sudan–Sahel transitional belt.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding GLP-1 (Glucagon-like Peptide-1) drugs:
1. They enhance insulin secretion only when blood glucose levels are high.
2. They are classified under incretin-based therapies.
3. They accelerate gastric emptying to improve nutrient absorption.
4. Some GLP-1 drugs are approved for the treatment of obesity.
How many of the above statements are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: GLP-1 drugs enhance insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner.
Statement 2 is correct: They are a major part of incretin-based therapies.
Statement 3 is incorrect: GLP-1 drugs slow down (not accelerate) gastric emptying.
Statement 4 is correct: Drugs like Semaglutide and Liraglutide are approved for obesity treatment.
IncorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: GLP-1 drugs enhance insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner.
Statement 2 is correct: They are a major part of incretin-based therapies.
Statement 3 is incorrect: GLP-1 drugs slow down (not accelerate) gastric emptying.
Statement 4 is correct: Drugs like Semaglutide and Liraglutide are approved for obesity treatment.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC):
1. The CSC originally started as a trilateral security dialogue between India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
2. Mauritius is the most recent country to join CSC as a full member.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: CSC evolved from the Trilateral Maritime Security Dialogue formed in 2011 by India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
Statement 2 is correct: Mauritius joined as a full member in 2022, expanding the grouping.
IncorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: CSC evolved from the Trilateral Maritime Security Dialogue formed in 2011 by India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
Statement 2 is correct: Mauritius joined as a full member in 2022, expanding the grouping.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), consider the following statements:
1. PMIS internships are for a duration of 12 months.
2. The monthly stipend under PMIS is ₹10,000.
3. Interns under PMIS get covered under PMJJBY and PMSBY insurance schemes.
4. Applicants holding professional qualifications such as CA or MBA are eligible under PMIS.
How many of the above statements are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: the internship duration under PMIS is 12 months.
Statement 2 is incorrect: monthly stipend is ₹5,000 (₹4,500 from government + ₹500 from company), not ₹10,000.
Statement 3 is correct: interns get insurance coverage under PMJJBY and PMSBY.
Statement 4 is incorrect: those with certain professional or advanced qualifications (CA, MBA, etc.) are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: the internship duration under PMIS is 12 months.
Statement 2 is incorrect: monthly stipend is ₹5,000 (₹4,500 from government + ₹500 from company), not ₹10,000.
Statement 3 is correct: interns get insurance coverage under PMJJBY and PMSBY.
Statement 4 is incorrect: those with certain professional or advanced qualifications (CA, MBA, etc.) are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
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