07.05.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

07.05.2025

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Q1. With reference to the Human Development Index (HDI), consider the following statements:
  1. It is computed annually by the World Bank as a measure of human development.
  2. Life expectancy at birth, education, and per capita income are the three key dimensions used to calculate HDI.
  3. Countries are classified into four tiers of human development based on their HDI value.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q2. With reference to India's human spaceflight programme 'Gaganyaan', consider the following statements:
  1. It aims to demonstrate India's capability to send humans to low Earth orbit and bring them back safely.
  2. The mission includes uncrewed test flights before the manned flight to validate the performance of the Human-rated Launch Vehicle and Orbital Module.
  3. The Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) is designed to maintain a habitable environment inside the crew module during spaceflight.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q3. Recently seen in the news, the term "Safe Harbour Clause" refers to:

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Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Ethanol Blending Programme in India:
  1. The National Policy on Biofuels has set a target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025.
  2. First generation bioethanol in India is primarily produced from sugarcane molasses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the monsoon in India:
  1. The Northeast monsoon brings rainfall mainly to the eastern coast of India during the months of October to December.
  2. The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) moves southward during the summer season, contributing to the onset of Southwest monsoon.
  3. The Tibetan Plateau acts as a heat source during summer, creating a low-pressure system that attracts the moisture-laden Southwest monsoon winds.
  4. The El Niño phenomenon generally strengthens the Indian summer monsoon, resulting in above-normal rainfall.

How many statements given above are incorrect?

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