11.03.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

1. With reference to Articles 82 and 170 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. Article 82 deals with the readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha after each Census

2. Article 170 concerns the composition of Legislative Assemblies in states
3. Both articles mandate readjustment of constituencies after every Census

4. The delimitation process under these articles can be carried out only by Parliament

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. With reference to the Hague Service Convention, consider the following statements:

1. It establishes a mechanism for service of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters across international borders.

2. India is a signatory to the Convention and has designated its Ministry of Law and Justice as the Central Authority for receiving and processing requests.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. With reference to the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India.

2. The Constitution provides for a selection committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India for the appointment of the CEC.

3. The Chief Election Commissioner has a fixed tenure of six years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

4. The removal procedure of the Chief Election Commissioner is same as that of a Judge of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. With reference to the Olive Ridley sea turtles, consider the following statements:

1. They are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtle species in the world.
2. Gahirmatha Beach in Odisha is the world's largest known nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles.
3. The Olive Ridley turtle is classified as "Endangered" on the IUCN Red List.
4. They exhibit a unique nesting behavior called "Arribada" where thousands of females come ashore simultaneously to lay eggs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5. "Ocelot", recently seen in news, refers to: