Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (25/12/2025)
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Currency appreciation
2. Decline in manufacturing
3. Increased export competitiveness
Dutch Disease is associated with which of the following?
CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
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- Dutch Disease begins with a sudden surge in foreign exchange inflows due to a natural resource boom (oil, gas, minerals, etc.).
- These inflows increase demand for the domestic currency, causing real exchange rate appreciation.
- Appreciation means domestic goods become more expensive for foreign buyers, which is a core feature of Dutch Disease.
- Manufacturing is a tradable and export-oriented sector.
- Currency appreciation reduces price competitiveness of manufactured exports in global markets.
- Simultaneously, labour and capital shift towards the booming resource sector and non-tradable sectors (construction, services).
- This leads to de-industrialisation, a hallmark of Dutch Disease.
- Export competitiveness declines, not increases, because:
- Appreciated currency raises export prices.
- Domestic producers lose market share internationally.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
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- Dutch Disease begins with a sudden surge in foreign exchange inflows due to a natural resource boom (oil, gas, minerals, etc.).
- These inflows increase demand for the domestic currency, causing real exchange rate appreciation.
- Appreciation means domestic goods become more expensive for foreign buyers, which is a core feature of Dutch Disease.
- Manufacturing is a tradable and export-oriented sector.
- Currency appreciation reduces price competitiveness of manufactured exports in global markets.
- Simultaneously, labour and capital shift towards the booming resource sector and non-tradable sectors (construction, services).
- This leads to de-industrialisation, a hallmark of Dutch Disease.
- Export competitiveness declines, not increases, because:
- Appreciated currency raises export prices.
- Domestic producers lose market share internationally.
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
The immediate trigger of Dutch Disease is:
CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Sudden forex inflows raise the exchange rate, initiating Dutch Disease.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Sudden forex inflows raise the exchange rate, initiating Dutch Disease.
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Question 3 of 7
3. Question
Keezhadi archaeological site is located on the banks of which river?
CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
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- Keezhadi is located near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on the southern bank of Vaigai river.
- Kaveri, Tamirabarani, and Palar are other major rivers in Tamil Nadu, but not linked to Keezhadi.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
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- Keezhadi is located near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on the southern bank of Vaigai river.
- Kaveri, Tamirabarani, and Palar are other major rivers in Tamil Nadu, but not linked to Keezhadi.
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Question 4 of 7
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Evidence of urban settlement during Sangam era.
2. Discovery of Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions.
3. Indicates trade with Rome and Sri Lanka.
Which of the following is true about Keezhadi excavations?
CorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
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- Brick structures, streets, and urban planning found.
- Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions discovered on pottery and artifacts.
- Beads, amphorae, and other artifacts indicate trade with Rome and Sri Lanka.
IncorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
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- Brick structures, streets, and urban planning found.
- Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions discovered on pottery and artifacts.
- Beads, amphorae, and other artifacts indicate trade with Rome and Sri Lanka.
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Question 5 of 7
5. Question
The primary purpose of Russia’s proposed power plant on the Moon is to:
CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
The project is designed to support scientific infrastructure, rovers and joint lunar research stations, enabling a permanent lunar presence rather than tourism, weapons, or unrelated energy uses
IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
The project is designed to support scientific infrastructure, rovers and joint lunar research stations, enabling a permanent lunar presence rather than tourism, weapons, or unrelated energy uses
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
LVM3 is primarily developed for:
CorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
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- LVM3 is India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle designed for GTO and LEO payloads up to 4 tons (GTO) and 10 tons (LEO).
- It is not designed for missiles or tourism, and light satellites are already served by PSLV.
IncorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
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- LVM3 is India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle designed for GTO and LEO payloads up to 4 tons (GTO) and 10 tons (LEO).
- It is not designed for missiles or tourism, and light satellites are already served by PSLV.
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
The LVM3 cryogenic upper stage uses which engine?
CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
CE-20 is an indigenous cryogenic engine used in LVM3’s upper stage.
CE-7.5 is for smaller rockets; Vikas is liquid stage engine; HM7B is European.
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IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
CE-20 is an indigenous cryogenic engine used in LVM3’s upper stage.
CE-7.5 is for smaller rockets; Vikas is liquid stage engine; HM7B is European.
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