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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to Section 173(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), consider the following statements:
1. It mandates a preliminary inquiry before registering an FIR for all cognisable offences.
2. It aims to prevent over-criminalisation, especially in offences punishable with less than seven years.
3. It was recently invoked by the Supreme Court in a judgment involving free speech.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Section 173(3) mandates a preliminary inquiry only for cognisable offences punishable with 3 to less than 7 years, not all cognisable offences.
Statement 2 is correct: This section aims to prevent over-criminalisation and abuse of the FIR system, especially in politically motivated or frivolous cases.
Statement 3 is correct: It was cited in the Imran Pratapgarhi v. State of Gujarat case, where the Supreme Court quashed an FIR due to lack of preliminary inquiry.
Incorrect
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Section 173(3) mandates a preliminary inquiry only for cognisable offences punishable with 3 to less than 7 years, not all cognisable offences.
Statement 2 is correct: This section aims to prevent over-criminalisation and abuse of the FIR system, especially in politically motivated or frivolous cases.
Statement 3 is correct: It was cited in the Imran Pratapgarhi v. State of Gujarat case, where the Supreme Court quashed an FIR due to lack of preliminary inquiry.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The genome-edited rice variety “Kamala” offers which of the following advantages over its parent strain?
1. Increased resistance to drought
2. Higher methane emissions due to longer maturity
3. Higher yield per hectare
4. Improved resistance to coastal salinity
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Kamala has higher yield (5.37 tonnes/ha vs Samba Mahsuri’s 4.5 tonnes/ha)
It shows increased drought tolerance
It matures earlier, leading to lower methane emissions (so statement 2 is incorrect)
Improved resistance to coastal salinity is a feature of Pusa DST Rice 1, not Kamala
Incorrect
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Kamala has higher yield (5.37 tonnes/ha vs Samba Mahsuri’s 4.5 tonnes/ha)
It shows increased drought tolerance
It matures earlier, leading to lower methane emissions (so statement 2 is incorrect)
Improved resistance to coastal salinity is a feature of Pusa DST Rice 1, not Kamala
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is/are the likely concerns raised against genome-edited crops like Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1 in India?
1. Bypassing biosafety regulations through deregulation of gene-editing
2. Potential threats to seed sovereignty and farmer rights
3. Inefficiency in production compared to traditional rice
4. Lack of public transparency in scientific data sharing
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 1: Valid concern regarding deregulating SDN-1 and SDN-2 techniques
Statement 2: IPR and seed sovereignty issues have been raised
Statement 3: Incorrect — the new varieties are more efficient, not less
Statement 4: Concerns about lack of transparency and field-level data sharing were raised
Incorrect
Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 1: Valid concern regarding deregulating SDN-1 and SDN-2 techniques
Statement 2: IPR and seed sovereignty issues have been raised
Statement 3: Incorrect — the new varieties are more efficient, not less
Statement 4: Concerns about lack of transparency and field-level data sharing were raised
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Large Hadron Collider (LHC):
1. It is the world’s second-largest particle accelerator located in Japan.
2. It creates conditions similar to the Big Bang through high-speed particle collisions.
3. India is an Observer member of CERN and helped develop LHC’s cryogenic systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The LHC is the world’s largest particle accelerator and is located near Geneva, on the France–Switzerland border, not Japan.
Statement 2 is correct: It recreates Big Bang-like conditions by smashing particles at high speed.
Statement 3 is correct: India, as an Associate Member, contributed to developing superconducting magnets, cryogenic systems, and protection systems.
Incorrect
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The LHC is the world’s largest particle accelerator and is located near Geneva, on the France–Switzerland border, not Japan.
Statement 2 is correct: It recreates Big Bang-like conditions by smashing particles at high speed.
Statement 3 is correct: India, as an Associate Member, contributed to developing superconducting magnets, cryogenic systems, and protection systems.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Section 173(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It mandates that police must register an FIR immediately for all cognisable offences regardless of severity.
2. It allows for a 14-day preliminary inquiry before registering an FIR in certain categories of offences.
3. The section aims to protect fundamental rights by filtering out frivolous or politically motivated cases.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Section 173(3) does not mandate immediate FIR registration for all cognisable offences. Instead, it provides discretion to conduct a 14-day preliminary inquiry for offences punishable with 3 to less than 7 years, which contradicts the absolute requirement of immediate FIR.
Statement 2 is correct: The section allows police to conduct a 14-day preliminary inquiry before registering an FIR for cognisable offences with mid-level punishments, ensuring only genuine cases proceed.
Statement 3 is correct: This procedural safeguard helps prevent unnecessary criminalisation, political misuse, and infringement of fundamental rights, especially freedom of speech.
Incorrect
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Section 173(3) does not mandate immediate FIR registration for all cognisable offences. Instead, it provides discretion to conduct a 14-day preliminary inquiry for offences punishable with 3 to less than 7 years, which contradicts the absolute requirement of immediate FIR.
Statement 2 is correct: The section allows police to conduct a 14-day preliminary inquiry before registering an FIR for cognisable offences with mid-level punishments, ensuring only genuine cases proceed.
Statement 3 is correct: This procedural safeguard helps prevent unnecessary criminalisation, political misuse, and infringement of fundamental rights, especially freedom of speech.
