Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (16/12/2025)
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to trade deficit, consider the following statements:
1. Trade deficit refers to a situation where the value of imports exceeds the value of exports of goods.
2. A trade deficit necessarily implies a current account deficit.
3. Depreciation of domestic currency can help in reducing trade deficit over time.
4. Capital account surplus can finance a trade deficit.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: This is the definition of trade deficit.
Statement 2 is incorrect: A country can offset trade deficit through services exports and remittances; hence CAD is not automatic.
Statement 3 is correct: Currency depreciation can improve exports and reduce imports over time (J-curve effect).
Statement 4 is correct: Capital inflows can finance a trade deficit.
IncorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: This is the definition of trade deficit.
Statement 2 is incorrect: A country can offset trade deficit through services exports and remittances; hence CAD is not automatic.
Statement 3 is correct: Currency depreciation can improve exports and reduce imports over time (J-curve effect).
Statement 4 is correct: Capital inflows can finance a trade deficit.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Kandhamal Turmeric, consider the following statements:
1. It is cultivated mainly in rainfed conditions by tribal farmers of Odisha.
2. Its Geographical Indication (GI) tag is primarily due to high essential oil content.
3. The turmeric-growing region lies within the Eastern Ghats agro-climatic zone.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Kandhamal turmeric is largely grown by tribal farmers under rainfed, traditional farming systems.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The GI tag is linked mainly to high curcumin content and distinct quality, not essential oil content.
Statement 3 is correct: Kandhamal lies in the Eastern Ghats agro-climatic region, influencing the crop’s unique characteristics.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Kandhamal turmeric is largely grown by tribal farmers under rainfed, traditional farming systems.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The GI tag is linked mainly to high curcumin content and distinct quality, not essential oil content.
Statement 3 is correct: Kandhamal lies in the Eastern Ghats agro-climatic region, influencing the crop’s unique characteristics.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Match the following:
List-I (Aspect) List-II (Associated Concern) A. Biosafety 1. Prevention of deliberate misuse of pathogens B. Biosecurity 2. Control of cross-border disease spread C. Quarantine 3. Integrated human–animal–environment health D. One Health 4. Prevention of laboratory accidents Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Biosafety: Focuses on prevention of laboratory accidents.
Biosecurity: Deals with prevention of deliberate misuse of pathogens.
Quarantine: Restricts movement to control cross-border disease spread.
One Health: Integrates human–animal–environment health.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Biosafety: Focuses on prevention of laboratory accidents.
Biosecurity: Deals with prevention of deliberate misuse of pathogens.
Quarantine: Restricts movement to control cross-border disease spread.
One Health: Integrates human–animal–environment health.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) prohibits the development, production, and stockpiling of biological and toxin weapons.
2. The BWC has a formal verification mechanism to ensure compliance.
3. India is a signatory of the BWC and ratified it in 1974.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
BWC prohibits development, production, and stockpiling of biological weapons.
BWC does not have a formal verification mechanism; relies on CBMs.
India signed and ratified BWC in 1974.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
BWC prohibits development, production, and stockpiling of biological weapons.
BWC does not have a formal verification mechanism; relies on CBMs.
India signed and ratified BWC in 1974.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Bondi Beach is located on the east coast of Australia in Sydney.
2. Bondi Beach lies on the western coast of Sydney and is famous for coral reef diving.
3. Bondi Beach is a popular surfing and tourist destination.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Statement I is correct: Bondi Beach is on the east coast of Australia in Sydney.
Statement II is incorrect: Bondi Beach is not on the western coast, and it is not famous for coral reef diving.
Statement III is correct: It is famous for surfing and tourism.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Statement I is correct: Bondi Beach is on the east coast of Australia in Sydney.
Statement II is incorrect: Bondi Beach is not on the western coast, and it is not famous for coral reef diving.
Statement III is correct: It is famous for surfing and tourism.
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