Prelims Mantra – (Practice Questions) (09 & 10/03/2026)

Question 1 of 10

1. Question

With reference to Unified Payments Interface (UPI), consider the following statements:

1. It allows interoperability between different banks and payment apps.

2. It operates on infrastructure developed by the National Payments Corporation of India.

3. It requires the use of a centralised government digital currency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Consider the following consequences of ocean warming:

1. Thermal expansion leading to sea level rise

2. Increased frequency of marine heatwaves

3. Stabilisation of coral reef ecosystems

4. Intensification of tropical cyclones

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

With reference to India’s space sector reforms, consider the following statements:

1. IN-SPACe acts as a regulator and facilitator for private space activities.

2. NewSpace India Limited is responsible for commercialising ISRO technologies.

3. ISRO has been converted into a public sector enterprise to enable private participation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

With reference to the Blue Economy, consider the following statements:

1. It focuses exclusively on marine fisheries and aquaculture.

2. It includes sectors such as maritime transport and offshore renewable energy.

3. The Exclusive Economic Zone of a coastal state extends up to 200 nautical miles from its baseline.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

With reference to critical minerals, consider the following statements:

1. Lithium is an essential component of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.

2. Rare earth elements are widely used in permanent magnets for wind turbines.

3. India possesses abundant reserves of lithium and cobalt compared with most countries.

4. Recycling of critical minerals is considered a strategy to reduce supply vulnerability.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

Which of the following countries are members of ASEAN?

1. Laos

2. Cambodia

3. Myanmar

4. Papua New Guinea

Select the correct answer:

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

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC):

1. It determines the policy repo rate required to achieve the inflation target.

2. It consists entirely of members appointed by the Government of India.

3. The Governor of RBI acts as the Chairperson of the MPC.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

With reference to the International Solar Alliance, consider the following statements:

1. It is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization.

2. Only countries located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn can join it.

3. Its headquarters is located in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

With reference to hydrogen energy, consider the following statements:

1. Green hydrogen is produced using renewable electricity through electrolysis.

2. Grey hydrogen is produced mainly using natural gas reforming.

3. Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity through combustion of hydrogen.

4. Hydrogen has a higher gravimetric energy density than gasoline.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

With reference to Natural Farming in India, consider the following statements:

1. It prohibits the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

2. It relies heavily on locally prepared microbial formulations.

3. Certification under international organic standards is mandatory for its practice.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Prelims Mantra – (Practice Questions) (09 & 10/03/2026)