10.04.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

Q1. With reference to the electoral process in India, consider the following statements regarding the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number:

1. It is a unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued to registered voters
2. The first three characters of the EPIC number represent the state or union territory code

3. EPIC numbers are mandatory for casting votes in all elections in India

4. The EPIC number remains unchanged even if a voter changes their constituency within the same state

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Which of the following Indian states do NOT share a land border with Myanmar?

1. Manipur
2. Mizoram
3. Tripura
4. Nagaland
5. Arunachal Pradesh

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Q3. With reference to Chikungunya disease, consider the following statements:

1. It is caused by a virus transmitted to humans by infected Culex mosquitoes.

2. The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) includes Chikungunya as one of the five vector-borne diseases under its surveillance and control initiatives in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. With reference to the International Criminal Court (ICC), consider the following statements:

1. India is a signatory to the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court.

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

3. The United Nations Security Council can refer cases to the ICC even for countries that are not party to the Rome Statute.

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Q5. The term "RAISINA DIALOGUE" recently seen in news refers to which of the following?