Consider the following statements regarding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India:
1. The CPI is released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. The current base year of the Consumer Price Index in India is 2012
3. Food and Beverages has the highest weightage in the CPI basket
1. The CPI is released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. The current base year of the Consumer Price Index in India is 2012
3. Food and Beverages has the highest weightage in the CPI basket
Which of the statements given above is/are correc
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9%
1 only
55%
2 and 3 only
24%
1 and 3 only
12%
1,2 and 3
Answer: (B)
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, not the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The present CPI series uses 2012 as the base year, which acts as the benchmark for measuring
price changes and inflation. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
In India’s CPI basket, Food and Beverages carries the highest weight, reflecting its large share
in household consumption expenditure. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, not the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The present CPI series uses 2012 as the base year, which acts as the benchmark for measuring
price changes and inflation. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
In India’s CPI basket, Food and Beverages carries the highest weight, reflecting its large share
in household consumption expenditure. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements regarding the National Investigation Agency (NIA):
1. The NIA is a statutory body, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. The NIA can investigate scheduled offences committed by Indian citizens outside India.
1. The NIA is a statutory body, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. The NIA can investigate scheduled offences committed by Indian citizens outside India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correc
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17%
1 only
13%
2 only
69%
Both 1 and2
1%
Neither 1 nor 2
2) Answer: (C)
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is India’s premier central counter-terrorism law
enforcement agency, entrusted with investigating offences that threaten the sovereignty,
security, and integrity of India.
Its mandate extends to offences involving:
Acts affecting friendly relations with foreign States
Crimes targeting atomic and nuclear facilities
Smuggling of arms, drugs, counterfeit Indian currency, and cross-border infiltration
Offences under laws enacted to give effect to international treaties, conventions,
agreements, and UN resolutions
The NIA was established under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008.
The agency has the authority to investigate terror-related offences across states without
requiring prior consent from state governments, upon direction of the Ministry of Home
Affairs (MHA).
The NIA was established under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (following the
26/11 Mumbai attacks). This makes it a statutory body. It functions as the central counter-
terrorism law enforcement agency under the administrative control of the Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA). Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Under the NIA (Amendment) Act, 2019, the agency's jurisdiction was expanded. Section
1(2)(d) of the Act specifically empowers the NIA to investigate scheduled offences
committed by Indian citizens outside India, as well as offences against Indian citizens or
interests on foreign soil. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Therefore, opti
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is India’s premier central counter-terrorism law
enforcement agency, entrusted with investigating offences that threaten the sovereignty,
security, and integrity of India.
Its mandate extends to offences involving:
Acts affecting friendly relations with foreign States
Crimes targeting atomic and nuclear facilities
Smuggling of arms, drugs, counterfeit Indian currency, and cross-border infiltration
Offences under laws enacted to give effect to international treaties, conventions,
agreements, and UN resolutions
The NIA was established under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008.
The agency has the authority to investigate terror-related offences across states without
requiring prior consent from state governments, upon direction of the Ministry of Home
Affairs (MHA).
The NIA was established under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (following the
26/11 Mumbai attacks). This makes it a statutory body. It functions as the central counter-
terrorism law enforcement agency under the administrative control of the Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA). Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Under the NIA (Amendment) Act, 2019, the agency's jurisdiction was expanded. Section
1(2)(d) of the Act specifically empowers the NIA to investigate scheduled offences
committed by Indian citizens outside India, as well as offences against Indian citizens or
interests on foreign soil. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Therefore, opti
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1) With reference to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), consider the following statements:
1. The Cabinet Secretary is the head of the Prime Minister’s Office.
2. The Prime Minister’s Office plays a key role in the initiative, PRAGATI platform.
1. The Cabinet Secretary is the head of the Prime Minister’s Office.
2. The Prime Minister’s Office plays a key role in the initiative, PRAGATI platform.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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3%
1 only
45%
2 only
45%
Both 1 and 2
6%
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (B)
The PMO is led politically by the Prime Minister and administratively by the Principal Secretary.
So, the administrative head is the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, not the Cabinet
Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary heads the Cabinet Secretariat. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The PMO monitors and reviews major governance initiatives, including PRAGATI, which facilitates
interaction between the Prime Minister, Union Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of States for timely
implementation of projects. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
The PMO is led politically by the Prime Minister and administratively by the Principal Secretary.
So, the administrative head is the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, not the Cabinet
Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary heads the Cabinet Secretariat. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The PMO monitors and reviews major governance initiatives, including PRAGATI, which facilitates
interaction between the Prime Minister, Union Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of States for timely
implementation of projects. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements:
1. A Privilege Motion is an independent proposal about major issues such as impeaching the
President
2. A Substantive Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister,
and its purpose is to censure the mi
1. A Privilege Motion is an independent proposal about major issues such as impeaching the
President
2. A Substantive Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister,
and its purpose is to censure the mi
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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4%
1 only
16%
2 only
26%
Both 1 and 2
54%
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (D)
A Privilege Motion is not an independent proposal dealing with very important matters like
impeachment of the President or removal of the Chief Election Commissioner. Such matters are
dealt with through a Substantive Motion. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
A Substantive Motion is not concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a
minister. A motion raised when a minister withholds facts or gives wrong or distorted
information, with the purpose of censuring the minister, is called a Privilege Motion. H
A Privilege Motion is not an independent proposal dealing with very important matters like
impeachment of the President or removal of the Chief Election Commissioner. Such matters are
dealt with through a Substantive Motion. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
A Substantive Motion is not concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a
minister. A motion raised when a minister withholds facts or gives wrong or distorted
information, with the purpose of censuring the minister, is called a Privilege Motion. H
3) 4) 5) With reference to the change in base year of Consumer Price Index (CPI) , consider the following
statements:
1. It improves the accuracy of national income and growth estimates.
2. It strengthens the effectiveness of monetary policy formulation.
3. It enables more realistic revision of wages and pensions by better reflecting current price
level
statements:
1. It improves the accuracy of national income and growth estimates.
2. It strengthens the effectiveness of monetary policy formulation.
3. It enables more realistic revision of wages and pensions by better reflecting current price
level
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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7%
1 and 2 only
29%
2 and 3 only
10%
1 and 3 only
54%
1,2 and 3
Answer: (B)
• The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change in prices of goods and
services consumed by households over time.
• It tracks retail inflation at the consumer level.
• In India, CPI is compiled by the National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation.
• It is used by the Reserve Bank of India for inflation targeting and monetary policy decisions.
• Role of Base Year: The base year serves as the reference year (with index = 100) against
which price changes are measured.
• Updating the base year ensures the basket of goods reflects current consumption patterns.
• It improves the accuracy and relevance of inflation measurement.
A change in the base year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) does not affect national income or
GDP growth estimates. Growth figures are revised when the GDP base year is updated, not the CPI
base year. CPI measures inflation, not output. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Reserve Bank of India uses CPI as the primary indicator for inflation targeting. An updated
base year ensures that inflation reflects current consumption patterns, making monetary policy
decisions (like repo rate changes) more effective. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
CPI is used to calculate Dearness Allowance (DA) and pensions. A revised base year improves
the accuracy of price measurement, ensuring wage and pension adjustments better reflect the
actual cost of living. Hence, statement 3 is
• The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change in prices of goods and
services consumed by households over time.
• It tracks retail inflation at the consumer level.
• In India, CPI is compiled by the National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation.
• It is used by the Reserve Bank of India for inflation targeting and monetary policy decisions.
• Role of Base Year: The base year serves as the reference year (with index = 100) against
which price changes are measured.
• Updating the base year ensures the basket of goods reflects current consumption patterns.
• It improves the accuracy and relevance of inflation measurement.
A change in the base year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) does not affect national income or
GDP growth estimates. Growth figures are revised when the GDP base year is updated, not the CPI
base year. CPI measures inflation, not output. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Reserve Bank of India uses CPI as the primary indicator for inflation targeting. An updated
base year ensures that inflation reflects current consumption patterns, making monetary policy
decisions (like repo rate changes) more effective. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
CPI is used to calculate Dearness Allowance (DA) and pensions. A revised base year improves
the accuracy of price measurement, ensuring wage and pension adjustments better reflect the
actual cost of living. Hence, statement 3 is
Consider the following statements, regarding Khelo India scheme:
1. Under the scheme, 1,000 talented athletes are selected every year and given ₹5 lakh
annually for eight years.
2. The Khelo India initiative aims to promote indigenous sports at the grass-root levels.
3. Esports has been included as a demonstration sport to promote competitive gaming.
1. Under the scheme, 1,000 talented athletes are selected every year and given ₹5 lakh
annually for eight years.
2. The Khelo India initiative aims to promote indigenous sports at the grass-root levels.
3. Esports has been included as a demonstration sport to promote competitive gaming.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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5%
1 and 3 only
36%
2 and 3 only
13%
1 and 2 only
45%
1,2 and 3
Answer: (D)
The Khelo India programme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,
Government of India, launched in 2018 to promote sports culture across the country. It aims to
strengthen sports at the grassroots level, identify and nurture talented athletes, and build a strong
pathway from school-level participation to elite international performance.
• Under the Khelo India scheme, a High-Powered Committee identifies 1,000 talented
athletes every year from priority sports disciplines.
• These athletes are provided ₹5 lakh per annum for eight years under the Long-Term
Athlete Development Programme (LTADP). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The objective is to ensure sustained financial, coaching, equipment, diet, and competition
support so that promising athletes can progress from grassroots to elite levels.
• One of the core objectives of Khelo India is to revive and promote sports culture at the
grassroots level. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• It emphasizes:
• Mass participation through school and university games
• Promotion of indigenous and traditional sports
• Development of sports infrastructure across districts
• Esports has been included as a demonstration sport in Khelo India events to promote
organized competitive gaming, encourage youth participation, and recognize it as a
structured sporting discipline. Hence, statement 3 is co
The Khelo India programme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,
Government of India, launched in 2018 to promote sports culture across the country. It aims to
strengthen sports at the grassroots level, identify and nurture talented athletes, and build a strong
pathway from school-level participation to elite international performance.
• Under the Khelo India scheme, a High-Powered Committee identifies 1,000 talented
athletes every year from priority sports disciplines.
• These athletes are provided ₹5 lakh per annum for eight years under the Long-Term
Athlete Development Programme (LTADP). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The objective is to ensure sustained financial, coaching, equipment, diet, and competition
support so that promising athletes can progress from grassroots to elite levels.
• One of the core objectives of Khelo India is to revive and promote sports culture at the
grassroots level. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• It emphasizes:
• Mass participation through school and university games
• Promotion of indigenous and traditional sports
• Development of sports infrastructure across districts
• Esports has been included as a demonstration sport in Khelo India events to promote
organized competitive gaming, encourage youth participation, and recognize it as a
structured sporting discipline. Hence, statement 3 is co
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1. Food industry
2. Pharmaceuticals
3. Agriculture
4. Textiles
5. Construction sector
1. Food industry
2. Pharmaceuticals
3. Agriculture
4. Textiles
5. Construction sector