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Daily-mcqs 15 Nov 2025
Q1:
With reference to the Global Carbon Budget (2025), consider the following statements: 1. India’s fossil fuel-related CO₂ emissions growth in 2025 is projected to be lower than that of the United States. 2. China’s projected emissions growth in 2025 is higher than the global average growth rate. 3. Global fossil CO₂ emissions in 2025 are projected to increase across coal, oil, and natural gas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. India’s emissions are projected to grow by 1.4%, lower than the United States’ 1.9%.
Statement 2: Incorrect. China’s growth is 0.4%, which is lower than the global average of 1.1%.
Statement 3: Correct. Global fossil emissions are projected to rise with increases in coal (+0.8%), oil (+1%), and natural gas (+1.3%).
Q2:
With reference to the Supreme Court’s directive on Saranda Forests, consider the following statements: 1. The Court has directed Jharkhand to notify the entire Saranda forest area as a Wildlife Sanctuary. 2. Six compartments may be excluded from notification because they fall under a mining management plan. 3. Mining is completely prohibited within 5 km of the proposed sanctuary boundary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect. Only 126 compartments (as per the 1968 Bihar notification) are to be declared a wildlife sanctuary, not the entire Saranda forest.
Statement 2: Correct. The six compartments (KP-2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) fall under a mining management plan and may be excluded.
Statement 3: Incorrect. The Court imposed a 1-km mining restriction, not 5 km.
Q3:
Which of the following provisions safeguard forest-dwelling communities even after the declaration of Saranda as a Wildlife Sanctuary? 1. Section 24(2)(c) of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 2. Forest Rights Act, 2006 3. Article 51A(g) of the Constitution Select the correct answer using the codes below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Section 24(2)(c) of WPA, 1972 requires recording and securing rights of forest dwellers before final notification—safeguarding their rights.
Forest Rights Act, 2006 explicitly protects habitation, community forest resources, and access rights—fully applicable even inside a sanctuary.
Article 51A(g) is a fundamental duty, not a rights-protecting provision for communities.
Q4:
With reference to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, consider the following statements: 1. Under the rules Data Fiduciaries must provide itemised notice to data principals specifying the purpose of collection and data retention period. 2. Right to withdraw consent is explicitly recognised under the rules. 3. Data fiduciaries must notify the Data Protection Board (DPB) within 72 hours of becoming aware of a data breach. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. Clear, itemised notice about data collected, purpose, and retention period is mandatory.
Statement 2: Correct. Right to withdraw consent is explicitly recognised under the rules.
Statement 3: correct Breach reporting to the DPB within 72 hours is mandatory.
Q5:
Consider the following statements regarding the Data Protection Board of India (DPB): 1. It functions as the adjudicatory body under the DPDP Act. 2. It is headquartered in the National Capital Region (NCR). 3. It consists of seven members including the Chairperson. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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: Correct. The DPB adjudicates breaches and imposes penalties.
Statement 2: Correct. The Board is headquartered in NCR.
Statement 3: Incorrect. The Board consists of four members, including the Chairperson.
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