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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The Supreme Court of India recently directed that digital KYC norms must be revised to ensure accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Which of the following is NOT a directive issued by the Court?
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Answer: b) Facial recognition should be mandatory for identity verification
Explanation: The Court mandated alternatives to facial recognition for PwDs, like thumb impressions and OTP-linked Aadhaar verification. Making facial recognition mandatory would exclude individuals like acid attack survivors or the visually impaired.
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Answer: b) Facial recognition should be mandatory for identity verification
Explanation: The Court mandated alternatives to facial recognition for PwDs, like thumb impressions and OTP-linked Aadhaar verification. Making facial recognition mandatory would exclude individuals like acid attack survivors or the visually impaired.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Under which constitutional provision did the Supreme Court reinterpret digital access as part of the Right to Life for PwDs?
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Answer: c) Article 21
Explanation: The Court held that in the digital age, the Right to Life under Article 21 includes the right to access essential services through digital platforms, thereby reinforcing dignity and autonomy for PwDs.
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Answer: c) Article 21
Explanation: The Court held that in the digital age, the Right to Life under Article 21 includes the right to access essential services through digital platforms, thereby reinforcing dignity and autonomy for PwDs.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following laws and conventions that protect the rights of PwDs in India:
1. UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
2. Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016
3. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Standards (2021, 2022)
Which of the above are legally binding within the Indian jurisdiction?
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Answer: c) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation: All three are binding in different ways—UNCRPD is binding through India’s ratification and its domestic implementation via the RPwD Act, 2016, while the ICT Standards are enforceable technical rules mandated for digital accessibility.
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Answer: c) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation: All three are binding in different ways—UNCRPD is binding through India’s ratification and its domestic implementation via the RPwD Act, 2016, while the ICT Standards are enforceable technical rules mandated for digital accessibility.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to:
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Answer: c) Refer questions of law or fact to the Supreme Court for its advisory opinion
Explanation: Article 143 defines the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, allowing the President to seek its opinion on matters of public importance, though the opinion is not binding.
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Answer: c) Refer questions of law or fact to the Supreme Court for its advisory opinion
Explanation: Article 143 defines the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, allowing the President to seek its opinion on matters of public importance, though the opinion is not binding.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Why is the chromosome-level genome assembly of the Indian yak significant?
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Answer: c) It enables targeted breeding for cold tolerance and disease resistance
Explanation: The genome data allows scientists to identify genes related to cold adaptation, disease resistance, and milk production, supporting livelihoods and conservation strategies for high-altitude communities.
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Answer: c) It enables targeted breeding for cold tolerance and disease resistance
Explanation: The genome data allows scientists to identify genes related to cold adaptation, disease resistance, and milk production, supporting livelihoods and conservation strategies for high-altitude communities.
