Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (25/02/2026)

Question 1 of 10

1. Question

Under a cap-and-trade system:

a) Firms voluntarily report emissions
b) Carbon tax is imposed uniformly
c) Government fixes price of carbon directly
d) Government sets emission limit and allows trading of permits

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Competition Commission of India is established under:

a) SEBI Act
b) Companies Act
c) Competition Act, 2002
d) Consumer Protection Act

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

With reference to India–Israel relations, which of the following statements are correct?

1. India established diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992.

2. Israel is a major partner for India in defence and security cooperation.

3. India’s foreign policy towards the Middle East is driven purely by military alliances.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

The alteration of a State’s name in India requires approval under which constitutional Article?

a) Article 2
b) Article 3
c) Article 4
d) Article 368

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

Which of the following statements regarding alteration of State names is correct?

1. It requires Constitutional Amendment under Article 368.

2. State Legislature’s consent is mandatory.

3. It requires simple majority in Parliament.

How many of the above statements are correct?

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

If India’s GDP growth rate is above 8% in a quarter, it primarily indicates:

a) Deflationary pressures
b) Contraction in national income
c) Strong economic activity
d) Negative trade balance

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

Strait of Hormuz connects:

a) Red Sea and Arabian Sea
b) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
c) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
d) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

Which of the following tools directly affects money supply?

I. CRR

II. Open Market Operations

III. Income Tax

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a) I and II only
b) II and III only
c) I and III only
d) I, II and III

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

Consider the following statements regarding rooftop solar power:

1. It completely eliminates dependence on grid electricity.

2. Net-metering allows consumers to feed surplus electricity back to the grid.

3. Rooftop solar contributes to India’s non-fossil energy targets.

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 10 of 10

10. Question

Which of the following principles shifts the burden of proof to the developer?

a) Polluter Pays Principle
b) Precautionary Principle
c) Absolute Liability
d) Intergenerational Equity

Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (25/02/2026)