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Q1. With reference to simultaneous elections in India, consider the following statements:
i) The Constitution originally provided for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies.
ii) Simultaneous elections can be implemented without any constitutional amendment.
iii) Article 356 has historically been one of the reasons for the disruption of simultaneous election cycles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: Elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies were held simultaneously in the initial decades after independence (1952, 1957, 1962, 1967). Statement 2 is incorrect: Implementation requires several constitutional amendments and changes in laws such as the Representation of the People Act. Statement 3 is correct: Premature dissolution of assemblies and imposition of President’s Rule under Article 356 disrupted the cycle.
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Q2. Consider the following statements with reference to Green Hydrogen-
i) Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis using renewable energy sources.
ii) Hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture is termed green hydrogen.
iii) The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India a global hub for production and export of green hydrogen.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: Renewable-energy-powered electrolysis produces green hydrogen. Statement 2 is incorrect: Hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture is generally called blue hydrogen. Statement 3 is correct: India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission for energy transition and export leadership.
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Q3. With reference to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), consider the following statements:
i) GLOFs occur when water from glacial lakes is suddenly released due to failure of natural dams.
Climate change and glacier retreat can increase the risk of GLOFs.
ii) GLOFs are primarily associated with coastal regions affected by cyclones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: Sudden breach of moraine or ice dams causes GLOFs. Statement 2 is correct: Rising temperatures increase glacier melt and lake formation. Statement 3 is incorrect: GLOFs are mainly associated with mountainous glacial regions such as the Himalayas.
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Q4. Consider the following statements regarding 6G technology-
i) 6G is expected to provide significantly lower latency and higher data rates than 5G.
ii) India has launched the Bharat 6G Vision initiative.
iii) 6G technology has already been commercially deployed worldwide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: 6G aims for ultra-high-speed communication and near-zero latency. Statement 2 is correct: India unveiled the Bharat 6G Vision to become a significant player in next-generation telecom. Statement 3 is incorrect: 6G is still under development and standardization globally.
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Q5. With reference to the Global Biofuel Alliance, consider the following statements:
i) It was launched during India’s G20 Presidency.
ii) The alliance seeks to promote international cooperation in sustainable biofuels.
iii) Only G20 countries can become members of the alliance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: The alliance was launched during the G20 Summit hosted by India in 2023. Statement 2 is correct: It aims to advance biofuel adoption, standards, and technology cooperation. Statement 3 is incorrect: Membership is open beyond G20 countries.