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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The current “creamy layer” income ceiling for OBC reservation benefits in India was last revised in 2017. As per DoPT guidelines, how often should this revision ideally occur?
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Answer: B) Every 3 years
Explanation:
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued norms in 1993 stating that the creamy layer income ceiling should be revised every 3 years to keep pace with inflation and changing income levels. The last revision happened in 2017, fixing the limit at ₹8 lakh per annum, but no further updates have been made since.
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Answer: B) Every 3 years
Explanation:
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued norms in 1993 stating that the creamy layer income ceiling should be revised every 3 years to keep pace with inflation and changing income levels. The last revision happened in 2017, fixing the limit at ₹8 lakh per annum, but no further updates have been made since.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following best describes the primary reason for the high incidence of industrial accidents in India, according to the given data?
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Answer: C) Systemic negligence and weak enforcement
Explanation:
Industrial accidents in India are attributed to poor compliance with safety regulations, weak enforcement, inadequate infrastructure, and a cultural mindset that undervalues worker safety. These systemic issues — combined with low penalties and rare convictions — make such tragedies recurring events rather than rare occurrences.
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Answer: C) Systemic negligence and weak enforcement
Explanation:
Industrial accidents in India are attributed to poor compliance with safety regulations, weak enforcement, inadequate infrastructure, and a cultural mindset that undervalues worker safety. These systemic issues — combined with low penalties and rare convictions — make such tragedies recurring events rather than rare occurrences.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The MERITE Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet aims to:
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Answer: B) Enhance quality, equity, and governance in technical education
Explanation:
The MERITE Scheme, with a ₹4,200 crore outlay (2025–26 to 2029–30), is a Central Sector initiative aligned with the NEP 2020. It targets multidisciplinary programs, curriculum updates, faculty training, gender inclusion, and skill alignment across 275 technical institutions in India, including NITs, state engineering colleges, and polytechnics.
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Answer: B) Enhance quality, equity, and governance in technical education
Explanation:
The MERITE Scheme, with a ₹4,200 crore outlay (2025–26 to 2029–30), is a Central Sector initiative aligned with the NEP 2020. It targets multidisciplinary programs, curriculum updates, faculty training, gender inclusion, and skill alignment across 275 technical institutions in India, including NITs, state engineering colleges, and polytechnics.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Why has the World Health Organization (WHO) classified Hepatitis D virus (HDV) as carcinogenic?
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Answer: B) It increases liver cancer risk even without cirrhosis
Explanation:
HDV infection, particularly in co-infection or superinfection with HBV, causes more severe liver damage, and its mechanism can trigger cancer without cirrhosis. HBV–HDV co-infection raises liver cancer risk 2–6 times compared to HBV alone, making it a serious public health concern.
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Answer: B) It increases liver cancer risk even without cirrhosis
Explanation:
HDV infection, particularly in co-infection or superinfection with HBV, causes more severe liver damage, and its mechanism can trigger cancer without cirrhosis. HBV–HDV co-infection raises liver cancer risk 2–6 times compared to HBV alone, making it a serious public health concern.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which method was used in January 2025 to identify subsurface archaeological features at Topra Kalan, Haryana?
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Answer: B) Ground Penetrating Radar survey
Explanation:
The Haryana Archaeology and Museums Department, with IIT Kanpur, used Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to detect buried structures at Topra Kalan without extensive excavation. Findings included room-like enclosures, platforms, and a possible Buddhist stupa dating back to around 1,500 BCE.
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Answer: B) Ground Penetrating Radar survey
Explanation:
The Haryana Archaeology and Museums Department, with IIT Kanpur, used Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to detect buried structures at Topra Kalan without extensive excavation. Findings included room-like enclosures, platforms, and a possible Buddhist stupa dating back to around 1,500 BCE.
