06.05.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Khelo India Youth Games:

1. It is a multi-disciplinary sporting event for young athletes in the age group of 15-21 years.
2. The first edition of Khelo India Youth Games was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 2018.
3. The games cover disciplines including athletics, swimming, gymnastics, shooting, and various team sports.
4. Athletes selected through this program receive an annual scholarship for up to 8 years under the Khelo India Scheme.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Women (NCW):

1. It is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
2. The Commission has the power to look into complaints and take suo motu notice of matters relating to women's rights violations.
3. Members of the Commission are appointed by the Central Government for a term of five years.
4. The Commission can summon any person, examine witnesses on oath, and requisition public records.

How many statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India:

1. GST is a destination-based consumption tax that subsumed multiple indirect taxes.
2. The GST Council consists of the Union Finance Minister as Chairperson and Finance Ministers of all states as members.
3. Petroleum products and alcohol for human consumption are exempted from the purview of GST.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Sudan and Port Sudan:

1. Port Sudan is located on the Red Sea coast and serves as Sudan's principal maritime gateway.
2. The port is connected to the Nile River valley through the strategic railway line that passes through Atbara.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. The term 'Periplus of the Erythraean Sea' in ancient historical context refers to: