10.05.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START):

1) It is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between USA and Russia that limits each country to 1,550 deployed strategic nuclear warheads and bombers

2) The treaty was suspended by Russia in 2023, citing NATO's support to Ukraine as a key reason

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements about blood groups:

1) In ABO system, type O is considered universal donor

2) The Bombay Blood group is found in 0.0004% of the global population

3) People with Bombay Blood group can receive blood only from others with same blood group

4) Type AB is the universal recipient in ABO system

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Q3. Consider the following statements regarding disqualification of MPs/MLAs under the section 8 of Representation of People Act, 1951:

1) Under Section 8(3), a person convicted of any offense and sentenced to 2 years or more imprisonment stands disqualified

2) The disqualification takes effect immediately upon conviction

3) The disqualification continues for further period of 6 years after release

4) A sitting member cannot be disqualified if an appeal is filed within 90 days

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Q2. With reference to nuclear energy, what does SMR stand for?

Q1. Consider the following statements about Aero India:

1) It is Asia's largest aerospace exhibition

2) It is held annually in Bengaluru

3) The event is organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?