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Daily-mcqs 17 Dec 2025
Q1:
With reference to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), consider the following statements: 1. NCBC is a constitutional body established under Article 338B of the Constitution. 2. NCBC has the final authority to include or exclude communities from the Central OBC list. 3. The Central Government is bound to accept all recommendations made by the NCBC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 1 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Article 338B provides constitutional status to the NCBC.
Statement 2 is incorrect: NCBC is an advisory body; the final decision lies with the Central Government.
Statement 3 is incorrect: NCBC recommendations are not binding, though they carry significant weight.
Q2:
Consider the following statements regarding the federal dimension of OBC lists: 1. States can prepare their own OBC lists for state-level reservations. 2. Central OBC lists are applicable to Central government jobs and institutions. 3. State OBC lists automatically apply to Central services within that state. 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: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct – States have autonomy for state reservations.
Statement 2: Correct – Central list applies for central jobs and education.
Statement 3: Incorrect – State lists do not automatically apply to Central services.
Q3:
With reference to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), consider the following statements: 1. ICH includes rituals, festivals, performing arts, crafts, and oral traditions. 2. Only practices that are ancient and written qualify as ICH. 3. Communities play a central role in identifying and safeguarding ICH. 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: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: ICH covers living, non-tangible traditions, including festivals, crafts, and oral expressions.
Statement 2 is incorrect: ICH need not be ancient or written; living traditions are central.
Statement 3 is correct: The 2003 Convention is community-centric, placing practitioners and communities at the heart of safeguarding.
Q4:
Which of the following statements about INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’ is correct? 1. It is the first MH-60R squadron of the Indian Navy. 2. It is equipped with advanced sensors and weapons for ASW and ASuW missions. 3. It is commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa. Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect — It is the second MH-60R squadron; the first is INAS 334.
Statement 2: Correct — The MH-60R has advanced sensors and weapons tailored for ASW/ASuW.
Statement 3: Correct — It was commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa
Q5:
With reference to Google’s Project Suncatcher, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to deploy solar-powered data centres in space using satellite constellations. 2. It proposes the use of Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) for space-based computation. 3. It plans to rely primarily on nuclear energy to overcome power limitations in space. 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: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct — Project Suncatcher aims to gradually move computational workloads into space-based, solar-powered satellite constellations.
Statement 2: Correct — It will use Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which are custom AI chips optimised for machine learning.
Statement 3: Incorrect — The project relies on solar energy, not nuclear energy.
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