Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (11/12/2025)

Question 1 of 7

1. Question

With reference to the recent UNESCO recognition of Deepavali (Diwali), consider the following statements:

1. Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

2. The nomination required community participation and nationwide consultations.

3. With Deepavali’s addition, India now has more than 20 elements on UNESCO’s ICH list.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 2 of 7

2. Question

Consider the following options:

1. Kumbh Mela

2. Yoga

3. Garba

4. Durga Puja

Which of the above Indian elements are already on UNESCO’s ICH list before Deepavali’s inclusion?

a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 3 and 4 only

Question 3 of 7

3. Question

With reference to the Turner Prize, consider the following statements:

1. It is one of the most prestigious awards for contemporary art in the United Kingdom.

2. Only British nationals are eligible for the award.

3. Nnena Kalu is the first artist with a learning disability to win the prize.

4. The award is presented annually along with a cash prize.

Which of the statements are correct?

a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 4 of 7

4. Question

The Turner Prize is associated with which of the following?

a) Literature
b) Contemporary Art
c) Architecture
d) Social Anthropology

Question 5 of 7

5. Question

With reference to India’s Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) developed by INCOIS, consider the following parameters:

1. Tidal range

2. Wave height

3. Coastal geomorphology

4. Forest cover density

5. Rate of sea-level change

Which of the above are used in preparing CVI?

a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Question 6 of 7

6. Question

The Hazard Line Mapping carried out by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is primarily used for which purpose?

a) Mapping oil spill vulnerability
b) Identifying groundwater recharge zones
c) Demarcating tsunami-prone areas only
d) Delineation of No-Development Zones under the CRZ Notification

Question 7 of 7

7. Question

Which of the following is NOT a component of the INSPIRE Scheme?

a) INSPIRE-MANAK
b) INSPIRE Internship
c) Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
d) National Post-Doctoral Programme (NPP)

Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (11/12/2025)