Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (13th & 15th /12/2025)
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to inflation in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Reserve Bank of India targets inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (Combined).
2. Core inflation excludes food and fuel items from the CPI basket.
3. Demand-pull inflation is primarily caused by rising input costs such as crude oil prices.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
RBI uses CPI (Combined) for inflation targeting.
Core inflation removes volatile food and fuel components.
Rising input costs cause cost-push, not demand-pull inflation.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
RBI uses CPI (Combined) for inflation targeting.
Core inflation removes volatile food and fuel components.
Rising input costs cause cost-push, not demand-pull inflation.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Moei River, consider the following statements:
1. It forms part of the international boundary between Thailand and Myanmar.
2. The Salween River drains into the South China Sea.
3. It is a tributary of the Salween River.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Moei River acts as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar.
Moei is a tributary of the Salween (Thanlwin) River.
The Salween drains into the Andaman Sea, not the South China Sea.
IncorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Moei River acts as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar.
Moei is a tributary of the Salween (Thanlwin) River.
The Salween drains into the Andaman Sea, not the South China Sea.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the MH-60R helicopter, consider the following statements:
1. It has been inducted into the Indian Navy through the Foreign Military Sales route.
2. It is primarily designed for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.
3. It is manufactured under the “Make in India” initiative.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
India acquired MH-60R helicopters from the US via FMS.
It is optimized for ASW and ASuW roles.
It is imported, not manufactured under Make in India.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
India acquired MH-60R helicopters from the US via FMS.
It is optimized for ASW and ASuW roles.
It is imported, not manufactured under Make in India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to methane emissions, consider the following statements:
1. Methane has a significantly higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period.
2. Agriculture is the single largest source of methane emissions globally.
3. Methane remains in the atmosphere for a much longer period than carbon dioxide.
4. India is a signatory to the Global Methane Pledge.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Methane’s GWP is ~28–34 times that of CO₂ over 100 years.
Agriculture is the largest global source of methane emissions.
Methane is short-lived (~12 years) compared to CO₂.
India has not joined the Global Methane Pledge.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Methane’s GWP is ~28–34 times that of CO₂ over 100 years.
Agriculture is the largest global source of methane emissions.
Methane is short-lived (~12 years) compared to CO₂.
India has not joined the Global Methane Pledge.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Nauradehi Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the Vindhyan range of central India.
2. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.
3. It currently has a high density of resident tigers.
4. It has been considered for tiger reintroduction under Project Tiger.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Nauradehi lies in the Vindhyan range.
It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.
It does not have a high resident tiger population; hence reintroduction is planned.
It has been identified as a potential reintroduction site under Project Tiger.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Nauradehi lies in the Vindhyan range.
It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.
It does not have a high resident tiger population; hence reintroduction is planned.
It has been identified as a potential reintroduction site under Project Tiger.
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