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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 16 Sep 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Manki-Munda system:

1.   It is a traditional self-governance system followed by the Ho tribe in the Kolhan region of Jharkhand.

2.   In this system, the Munda heads a cluster of villages, while the Manki resolves disputes at the village level.

3.   The system was formally recognized during British rule under Wilkinson’s Rules.

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

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Answer: B

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct. The Manki-Munda system is a traditional governance model of the Ho tribe in the Kolhan region of Jharkhand.

· Statement 2 is incorrect. In fact, Munda is the head of a village, while Manki oversees a cluster of villages. So the roles are reversed in the statement.

· Statement 3 is correct. The system was formalized by the British in 1833 under Wilkinson’s Rules, which tried to co-opt tribal leaders as intermediaries for governance.

Q2:

Which of the following is/are correct regarding tribal groups in India?

1.   Bhils are the people of Dravidian stock now living in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

2.   The Gonds constitute the largest tribal group of India

3.   Onges, Shompens and Sentinelese are the inhabitants of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Options:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: C

Explanation:

· Statement 1: Incorrect – Bhils are not of Dravidian stock. They are part of the Indo-Australoid or proto-Australoid group, predominantly found in Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat.

· Statement 2: Correct – Gonds are the largest tribal group in India, spread across MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Telangana.

· Statement 3: Correct – Onges, Shompens, and Sentinelese are PVTGs living in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. They are among the most isolated and protected tribal groups in India.

Q3:

Which of the following government initiatives address Human-Wildlife Conflict in India?

1.   CAMPA Funds

2.   Project Tiger

3.   Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs)

4.   National Mission for Clean Ganga

Select the correct answer:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,2 and 3 only

C: 2, 3 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

CAMPA Funds: Support habitat improvement, indirectly reducing HWC.

Project Tiger: Provides financial assistance, including for conflict mitigation.

ESZs: Regulate human activity around protected areas to prevent conflict.

National Mission for Clean Ganga: Focuses on river rejuvenation, not directly related to HWC.

Q4:

Which of the following statements about the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is/are correct?

1.   The DAC is the highest decision-making body of the Ministry of Defence on procurement.

2.   The Defence Minister is the Chairman of the DAC.

3.   The DAC takes decisions regarding ‘offset’ provisions only for acquisition proposals above Rs 300 crore.

4.   The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is a member of the DAC.

Select the correct answer:

A: 1, 2 and 3 only

B: 1, 2 and 4 only

C: 2, 3 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: DAC is the highest procurement decision body in the Defence Ministry.

Statement 2 is correct: Defence Minister is the Chairman of DAC.

Statement 3 is correct: The threshold for offset provisions decisions is acquisition proposals above Rs 300 crore.

Statement 4 is correct: CDS is a member of DAC.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about Koalas:

1.   Koalas are arboreal marsupials native to Australia and are closely related to wombats.

2.   Koalas primarily feed on the leaves of acacia trees.

3.   The Koala population is threatened by a disease caused by Chlamydia bacteria, which can lead to blindness and infertility.

4.   Koalas live in social groups throughout the year.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 1, 2 and 3 only

C: 2 and 4 only

D: 1, 3 and 4 only

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Answer: A

Explanation: