20.04.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

Q1. Which of the following states in India has recently declared human-wildlife conflict as a 'state-specific disaster'?

Q2. With reference to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, consider the following statements:

1. The three-language formula mandates teaching Hindi, English, and a regional language in all states with no flexibility for state implementation

2. It proposes conducting entrance examinations twice a year to reduce pressure on students

3. The policy promotes instruction in the mother tongue or regional language as the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5

4. It establishes a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure corresponding to ages 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years respectively

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about the Indian Coast Guard:

1. It was formally established in 1978 through the Coast Guard Act and

operates as an independent armed force under the Ministry of Defence

2. Its primary responsibility is limited to search and rescue operations and it has no jurisdiction over enforcement of maritime laws within India's maritime zones

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements about the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER):

1. It is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Education to assess the enrollment and learning outcomes of children in rural India

2. It uses household-based rather than school-based sampling methodology to include children who are not enrolled in school

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. Assertion (A): Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) is considered "hot money" in the context of investment flows to India.

Reason (R): FII investments are typically channeled through stock exchanges, making them more liquid and susceptible to quick withdrawal compared to Foreign Direct Investment.

In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?