09.04.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

Q1. With reference to the Indian Long-billed Vulture (Gyps indicus), consider the following statements:

1. It is categorized as 'Critically Endangered' in the IUCN Red List and listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. The population has declined by over 97% since the 1990s, with diclofenac being identified as the single greatest threat.
3. They are migratory birds that can travel up to 100 km daily in search of food.
4. The Vulture Action Plan 2020-25 was introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change for conservation of vultures in the country.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. With reference to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Rome Statute, consider the following statements:

1. The Rome Statute is the treaty that established the International Criminal Court and was adopted in 1998, but entered into force in 2002 after ratification by 60 countries.

2. The ICC has jurisdiction over four core international crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.

3. India is a signatory to the Rome Statute and recognizes the jurisdiction of the ICC for international crimes committed on its territory.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. The term 'birefringence', which was recently in the news, refers to:

Q4.Match List I (Tribal/Ethnic Communities) with List II (Countries they are primarily associated with):

List I (Tribal/Ethnic Communities)

- A. Hmong

- B. Sami

- C. Alawites

- D. Maasai

List II (Countries)

1. Norway/Sweden/Finland
2. Syria
3. Kenya/Tanzania
4. Laos/Vietnam/Thailand

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q5. The annual 'World Air Quality Report', which ranks countries and cities based on PM2.5 concentration levels, is published by: