Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (04/02/2026)

Question 1 of 9

1. Question

Which of the following sectors are likely to benefit from the emphasis on technical textiles?

1. Defence

2. Medical equipment

3. Agriculture

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

Question 2 of 9

2. Question

Which of the following objectives are associated with the Chemical Parks initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026–27?

1. Reducing import dependence in chemical manufacturing

2. Providing ready-to-use industrial infrastructure

3. Centralising all chemical production under a single government agency

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

Question 3 of 9

3. Question

The National Fibre Scheme announced in Budget 2026–27 is intended to:

a) Centralise textile production under a state enterprise
b) Eliminate traditional textile practices
c) Focus only on cotton fibre
d) Reduce import dependence and support diversification of fibre sources

Question 4 of 9

4. Question

The BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies aims primarily to:

a) Establish a common currency for BRICS
b) Create a joint military industrial complex
c) Replace WTO mechanisms
d) Promote industrial skills, technology exchange, and MSME competitiveness

Question 5 of 9

5. Question

India’s participation in industrial competency initiatives under BRICS most directly supports which of the following national goals?

a) Reducing fiscal deficit
b) Enhancing economic resilience and export competitiveness
c) Increasing defence spending share
d) Improving direct tax collection

Question 6 of 9

6. Question

AMR regulations by the EU primarily aim to address which of the following?

a) Climate change mitigation
b) Restricting import of plant products
c) Antimicrobial resistance due to veterinary drug residues
d) Harmonising trade tariffs

Question 7 of 9

7. Question

MSP fixation for agricultural crops is based on the recommendations of:

a) NITI Aayog
b) Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP)
c) RBI Monetary Policy Committee
c) RBI Monetary Policy Committee

Question 8 of 9

8. Question

The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund primarily supports:

a) Consumption subsidies
b) Import of seeds
c) Cash transfers to farmers
d) Post-harvest infrastructure and value chain development

Question 9 of 9

9. Question

The Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology demonstrated by DRDO primarily enhances a missile’s capability by:

a) Using atmospheric oxygen to extend cruise range
b) Allowing the missile to carry a nuclear warhead only
c) Enabling vertical take-off from submarines
d) Making the missile stealth against radar

Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (04/02/2026)