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Daily-mcqs 03 Dec 2025
Q1:
Consider the following statements regarding the Great Nicobar Island Project: 1. The project includes an International Transshipment Port, a greenfield airport, a 450 MW power plant, and a modern township. 2. Galathea Bay, the site for the port, is a protected Ramsar wetland and an important nesting site for Leatherback Sea Turtles. 3. The project will not affect the forest cover significantly as less than 10% of the island’s rainforest is involved. 4. The strategic location of Great Nicobar allows India to monitor the Malacca Strait, Sunda Strait, and Lombok Strait. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,2 and 4 only
C: 2 ,3 and 4 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 — Correct: The Great Nicobar Project, approved in 2021 and implemented by ANIIDCO, includes a deep-sea transshipment port, greenfield airport, 450 MW power plant, and a modern township.
Statement 2 — Correct: Galathea Bay is a Ramsar-protected wetland and a critical nesting site for endangered Leatherback Sea Turtles, making environmental safeguards crucial.
Statement 3 — Incorrect: The project involves massive deforestation, cutting nearly 9.6 lakh trees, which will significantly reduce carbon sequestration and affect the island’s rainforest ecosystem.
Statement 4 — Correct: Great Nicobar’s strategic location near Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok Straits allows India to enhance maritime surveillance and security in the Indo-Pacific.
Q2:
Regarding the biodiversity of Great Nicobar Island, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve is included in UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Program. 2. The island has over 1,800 species of fauna with about 24% endemism. 3. Development projects on Great Nicobar do not require consultation with the Shompen or Nicobarese tribal communities. Select the correct answer:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve is recognized under UNESCO’s MAB Program (2013).
Statement 2 is correct: The island hosts 1,800+ fauna species with ~24% endemism.
Statement 3 is incorrect: All large-scale projects require mandatory consultation with tribal communities, especially the Shompen and Nicobarese, under the Jarawa and Shompen Policies.
Q3:
With reference to the Sanchar Saathi app, consider the following statements: 1. It allows users to report suspicious calls and block stolen mobile devices using their IMEI numbers. 2. It helps users identify all mobile numbers registered in their name. 3. It automatically tracks the real-time location of mobile users for government surveillance. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 — Correct: Sanchar Saathi allows users to report suspicious calls and block stolen devices by using the unique IMEI number, which telecom operators use to bar the device from networks.
Statement 2 — Correct: The app also helps users view all phone numbers registered in their name, preventing SIM-related fraud.
Statement 3 — Incorrect: The app does not track real-time location of users for surveillance; its primary purpose is telecom security and consumer protection, not government monitoring.
Q4:
With reference to recent GPS spoofing incidents at Indian airports, consider the following statements: 1. GPS spoofing involves completely blocking satellite signals to prevent navigation. 2. Chennai and Bengaluru airports reported GPS spoofing events, requiring pilots to rely on ground-based navigation aids. 3. GPS spoofing can affect not only aircraft navigation but also air traffic control and cargo tracking systems. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 — Incorrect: GPS spoofing does not block signals; instead, it sends fake signals to deceive GPS receivers, unlike jamming which completely disrupts signals.
Statement 2 — Correct: Airports including Chennai and Bengaluru experienced GPS spoofing, and pilots had to rely on ground-based navigation aids for safe approaches and landings.
Statement 3 — Correct: Spoofing affects multiple systems including aircraft navigation, air traffic control, cargo tracking, and digital communication, making it a significant cyber-physical threat.
Q5:
Consider the following statements regarding the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025: 1. The Bill seeks to raise central excise duties on tobacco and tobacco products after the planned discontinuation of GST compensation cess. 2. The excise duty on cigarettes will remain unchanged under the Bill. 3. The Bill aligns with public health goals by discouraging consumption of tobacco products. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 — Correct: The Bill explicitly increases excise duties on tobacco products to maintain revenue neutrality after the planned discontinuation of GST compensation cess.
Statement 2 — Incorrect: The excise duty on cigarettes is significantly increased, from Rs 200–735 per thousand to Rs 2,700–11,000 per thousand.
Statement 3 — Correct: Higher taxation on tobacco is intended to discourage consumption, aligning with public health objectives.
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