22.03.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

Q1. Consider the following statements about the Moran tribe:

1. The Moran tribe is one of the oldest indigenous communities of Assam and played a significant role in the Ahom kingdom.

2. The Moran community celebrates Ali-Aye-Ligang, their major agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements about the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):

1. IORA was established in 1997 with India as one of its founding members and is headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius.

2. All littoral states of the Indian Ocean are automatically granted membership in IORA without any application or approval process.
3. The IORA focuses on six priority areas including maritime safety and security, trade and investment facilitation, and blue economy.

4. China and the United States are dialogue partners of IORA but not full members of the association.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Match List-I (Glaciers) with List-II (States/Union Territories):

List-I (Glaciers) List-II (States/Union Territories)

• Dokriani 1. Sikkim
• Siachen 2. Ladakh
• Zemu 3. Uttarakhand

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q4. The places 'Khartoum', 'Atbara' and 'El Fasher', recently seen in news, are located in:

Q5. With reference to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), consider the following statements:

1. NIRF was approved by the Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) and launched in 2015 as a methodology to rank higher educational institutions in India.
2. The NIRF ranking is based on five parameters: Teaching, Learning and Resources; Research and Professional Practice; Graduation Outcomes; Outreach and Inclusivity; and Perception.
3. Participation in NIRF rankings is mandatory for all institutions receiving grants from the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?