Home > Daily-mcqs
Daily-mcqs 24 Dec 2025
Q1:
With reference to the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), consider the following statements: 1. New Zealand will provide zero-duty access to all Indian export tariff lines under the agreement. 2. India has agreed to fully liberalize tariffs on all New Zealand exports. 3. Labour-intensive sectors in India are expected to gain significantly from the agreement. 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: New Zealand has committed to eliminating tariffs on 100% of Indian export tariff lines, providing full duty-free access.
Statement 2 is incorrect: India will liberalize tariffs on about 70% of New Zealand exports, not all, while protecting sensitive sectors.
Statement 3 is correct: Sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, and gems & jewellery—largely labour-intensive—are expected to benefit.
Q2:
With reference to INS Anjadip, consider the following statements: 1. It is an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. 2. It has been constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. 3. It belongs to the Mahe-class of ASW-SWC vessels. 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 is correct: INS Anjadip is an indigenous ASW-SWC, designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house design organisation.
Statement 2 is correct: It has been built by GRSE, Kolkata.
Statement 3 is incorrect: INS Anjadip belongs to the Arnala-class, not the Mahe-class (which is built by Cochin Shipyard Limited).
Q3:
Consider the following features of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC): 1. Diesel engines combined with water-jet propulsion 2. High manoeuvrability in littoral waters 3. Nuclear propulsion for endurance 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:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Diesel engines with water-jet propulsion ensure agility and effective operations in shallow waters.
Statement 3 is incorrect: ASW-SWCs are conventionally powered, not nuclear-powered.
Q4:
With reference to the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, consider the following statements: 1. Forest land can be leased for agricultural purposes by State Governments without prior Central approval. 2. Any diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes requires approval of the Central Government. 3. Leases granted in violation of Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act are void ab initio. 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: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Supreme Court reaffirmed that State Governments cannot lease forest land for agriculture without prior Central approval.
Statement 2 is correct: Section 2 of the FCA, 1980 mandates Central Government approval for any non-forestry use of forest land.
Statement 3 is correct: Such leases are illegal from inception (void ab initio) and cannot be regularised later.
Q5:
Internationalisation of higher education is considered critical by NITI Aayog primarily for which of the following reasons? 1. Enhancing academic excellence and research collaboration 2. Strengthening India’s soft power globally 3. Promoting a knowledge-driven economy Select the correct answer using the code below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Internationalisation improves academic quality, enables global research networks, enhances soft power, and supports knowledge-led economic growth.
Hence, all three objectives are central to the roadmap
Dhyeya Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. A-12,13, Flat No. 201, 2nd Floor, Ansal Building, Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110009
Dhyeya IAS © 2025 | All rights reserved | Developed & Maintained by NVYMedia / Sitemap.xml
