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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the consequences of cloudbursts:
- They can trigger secondary disasters such as flash floods and landslides.
- They contribute to increased soil erosion and sediment load in rivers.
- They primarily impact the environment, with minimal direct consequences on human livelihoods and infrastructure.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: B
- Statement 1 is correct. The cloudbursts often trigger other disasters. Examples given include flash floods (Manikaran 2025) and landslides caused by rain-saturated slopes (Chokhang–Nainghar road, Lahaul 2025).
- Statement 2 is correct. The environmental consequences include soil erosion and riverbank destabilization. This naturally leads to an increased sediment load in rivers, which can affect aquatic habitats and the functioning of downstream dams.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. The consequences on people and infrastructure are severe and direct, not minimal. The significant impacts include loss of life, displacement, damage to infrastructure like bridges and roads, and long-term setbacks to livelihoods in sectors like tourism and agriculture. Entire villages can be cut off.
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Solution: B
- Statement 1 is correct. The cloudbursts often trigger other disasters. Examples given include flash floods (Manikaran 2025) and landslides caused by rain-saturated slopes (Chokhang–Nainghar road, Lahaul 2025).
- Statement 2 is correct. The environmental consequences include soil erosion and riverbank destabilization. This naturally leads to an increased sediment load in rivers, which can affect aquatic habitats and the functioning of downstream dams.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. The consequences on people and infrastructure are severe and direct, not minimal. The significant impacts include loss of life, displacement, damage to infrastructure like bridges and roads, and long-term setbacks to livelihoods in sectors like tourism and agriculture. Entire villages can be cut off.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Match the following criteria for party recognition with the correct category:
List-I (Criterion) List-II (Category of Recognition) A. Securing 2% of total Lok Sabha seats from at least 3 states. 1. State Party B. Winning 1 Lok Sabha seat for every 25 seats from a state. 2. National Party C. Securing 6% of votes in 4 states and 4 Lok Sabha seats. D. Winning 3% of Assembly seats or 3 seats, whichever is higher. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: A
- Securing 2% of total Lok Sabha seats (i.e., 11 seats) from at least 3 different states is a condition for being recognised as a National Party (2).
- Winning 1 Lok Sabha seat for every 25 seats (or any fraction thereof) allocated to a particular state is a condition for being recognised as a State Party (1) in that state.
- Securing 6% of valid votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in four or more states, plus winning at least 4 Lok Sabha seats from any state(s) is a condition for being recognised as a National Party (2).
- Winning at least 3% of the total seats in a Legislative Assembly, or at least 3 seats, whichever is higher, is a condition for being recognised as a State Party (1).
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Solution: A
- Securing 2% of total Lok Sabha seats (i.e., 11 seats) from at least 3 different states is a condition for being recognised as a National Party (2).
- Winning 1 Lok Sabha seat for every 25 seats (or any fraction thereof) allocated to a particular state is a condition for being recognised as a State Party (1) in that state.
- Securing 6% of valid votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in four or more states, plus winning at least 4 Lok Sabha seats from any state(s) is a condition for being recognised as a National Party (2).
- Winning at least 3% of the total seats in a Legislative Assembly, or at least 3 seats, whichever is higher, is a condition for being recognised as a State Party (1).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
- The organisation was formally established as a six-member body including India and Pakistan as founding members.
- The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is the supreme decision-making body of the SCO.
- The core objectives of the SCO are confined to countering terrorism and resolving border issues among its member states.
- As of 2025, the SCO comprises an equal number of Central Asian and South Asian member countries.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: D
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The SCO was formally founded on 15 June 2001, evolving from the Shanghai Five initiative. The founding members were China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan joined the organisation much later in 2017, not as founding members.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The supreme decision-making body of the SCO is the Heads of State Council (HSC), not the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS). RATS is a key permanent organ, headquartered in Tashkent, specifically focused on cooperation against terrorism, separatism, and extremism, but it is not the supreme body.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The objectives of the SCO are broad and not confined to security alone. They include promoting political trust, fostering economic cooperation (in areas like trade, finance, and energy), and advocating for a multipolar world order, in addition to security-related goals.
- Statement 4 is incorrect: As of 2025, the member states are China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Belarus. This includes four Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan) and three South Asian states (India, Pakistan, Iran), which is not an equal number.
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Solution: D
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The SCO was formally founded on 15 June 2001, evolving from the Shanghai Five initiative. The founding members were China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan joined the organisation much later in 2017, not as founding members.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The supreme decision-making body of the SCO is the Heads of State Council (HSC), not the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS). RATS is a key permanent organ, headquartered in Tashkent, specifically focused on cooperation against terrorism, separatism, and extremism, but it is not the supreme body.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The objectives of the SCO are broad and not confined to security alone. They include promoting political trust, fostering economic cooperation (in areas like trade, finance, and energy), and advocating for a multipolar world order, in addition to security-related goals.
- Statement 4 is incorrect: As of 2025, the member states are China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Belarus. This includes four Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan) and three South Asian states (India, Pakistan, Iran), which is not an equal number.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Estimates Committee:
- It is a joint committee with members elected from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
- The recommendations of the committee are mandatory for the government to implement within a fixed timeframe.
- The committee is empowered to question the fundamental policy laid down by the Parliament.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The Estimates Committee is an exclusive committee of the Lok Sabha. It consists of 30 members, all of whom are from the lower house. The Rajya Sabha has no representation on this committee, which is a key distinguishing feature.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The role of the Estimates Committee, like other financial committees, is advisory. Its recommendations are not binding or mandatory for the government. While the government is expected to take them seriously and report back on the action taken, it is not legally obligated to implement them.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. A crucial limitation on the committee’s power is that it cannot question the policy laid down by the Parliament. Its mandate is to examine the expenditure within the framework of the approved policy and suggest “economies” or improvements in efficiency and administration. It can suggest alternative policies for better implementation but cannot challenge the core policy objective itself.
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Solution: D
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The Estimates Committee is an exclusive committee of the Lok Sabha. It consists of 30 members, all of whom are from the lower house. The Rajya Sabha has no representation on this committee, which is a key distinguishing feature.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The role of the Estimates Committee, like other financial committees, is advisory. Its recommendations are not binding or mandatory for the government. While the government is expected to take them seriously and report back on the action taken, it is not legally obligated to implement them.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. A crucial limitation on the committee’s power is that it cannot question the policy laid down by the Parliament. Its mandate is to examine the expenditure within the framework of the approved policy and suggest “economies” or improvements in efficiency and administration. It can suggest alternative policies for better implementation but cannot challenge the core policy objective itself.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Subarnarekha River system:
- The Chandil Dam is built on the Subarnarekha river in the state of West Bengal.
- The river is known for gold traces found in its riverbed, and its name translates to “Streak of Gold”.
- It is a major tributary of the Brahmani river, joining it before it drains into the Bay of Bengal.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The Chandil Dam is built on the Subarnarekha River, but it is located in the Seraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, not West Bengal.
- Statement 2 is correct. The name ‘Subarnarekha’ literally means “Streak of Gold”. This name is historically linked to the fact that small traces of gold were found in its sands, and local communities have traditionally engaged in rudimentary gold mining in its riverbed. This is a key cultural and historical feature of the river.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. The Subarnarekha is an independent river system. It does not join the Brahmani or any other major river. It flows directly into the Bay of Bengal on its own.
Incorrect
Solution: A
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The Chandil Dam is built on the Subarnarekha River, but it is located in the Seraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, not West Bengal.
- Statement 2 is correct. The name ‘Subarnarekha’ literally means “Streak of Gold”. This name is historically linked to the fact that small traces of gold were found in its sands, and local communities have traditionally engaged in rudimentary gold mining in its riverbed. This is a key cultural and historical feature of the river.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. The Subarnarekha is an independent river system. It does not join the Brahmani or any other major river. It flows directly into the Bay of Bengal on its own.
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