29.03.2025 1 / 5 Q1. With reference to Article 19 of the Indian Constitution and the reasonable restrictions imposed on it, consider the following statements: The "standards of reasonable minds" test established by the Supreme Court requires that restrictions on free speech must be based on objective assessment rather than subjective sensitivities. Restrictions on freedom of speech under Article 19(2) can be imposed by the executive without judicial review if they pertain to the security of the State. The doctrine of "chilling effect" recognized by the Supreme Court refers to situations where legitimate speech may be suppressed out of fear of legal consequences due to overly broad restrictions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 2 / 5 Q2. With reference to the Teesta River, consider the following statements: It originates from the Pahunri (Teesta Kangse) glacier in Sikkim and flows through West Bengal before entering Bangladesh where it joins the Brahmaputra River. The river is a subject of water-sharing disputes between India and Bangladesh, with no comprehensive water-sharing treaty currently in force. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 3 / 5 Q3. With reference to earthquakes and their characteristics, consider the following statements: The epicenter of an earthquake is located directly above the hypocenter (focus) and represents the point on Earth's surface where the seismic intensity is typically highest. The Richter scale measures earthquake magnitude logarithmically, meaning a magnitude 7 earthquake releases approximately 32 times more energy than a magnitude 6 earthquake. P-waves (primary waves) travel faster than S-waves (secondary waves), which is why they are the first to be recorded on seismographs during an earthquake event. The Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean accounts for approximately 90% of the world's earthquakes and about 81% of the world's largest earthquakes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 4 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 4 / 5 Q4. Rana Sanga (Maharana Sangram Singh), the celebrated Rajput ruler of the 16th century, was the king of which of the following kingdoms? a) Marwar (Jodhpur) b) Mewar (Chittor) c) Amber (Jaipur) d) Ranthambore 5 / 5 Q5. The term "First Person View (FPV) drones" recently seen in news refers to: a) Unmanned aerial vehicles that transmit real-time video feed to operators through goggles or screens, giving them the sensation of flying from the drone's perspective b) Military surveillance drones equipped with facial recognition technology that can identify specific individuals from high altitudes c) Autonomous drones programmed to follow and record a single designated individual throughout urban environments d) Disaster management drones designed to locate and establish visual contact with survivors in areas inaccessible to rescue teams Your score isThe average score is 39% 0% Restart quiz
