UPSC EXAM QUIZ 17.07.2025

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Q1: Consider the following statements: 1. National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given in-principle approval to the Sharavati Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project. 2. This includes 19.72 hectares from the eco-sensitive zone around the sanctuary and is intended for the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

Q2: Consider the following statements: 1. Election Commission of India announced that it will begin a special intensive revision of voter lists ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. 2. This has kindled the debate around the term ‘ordinarily resident’ to be included in the electoral rolls of a constituency. 3. Section 29 Representation of the People Act, 1950 requires that a person be ordinarily resident in a constituency for inclusion in its electoral roll. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 and 2 are correct B 1 and 3 are correct C 2 and 3 are correct D All of the above

Q3: Consider the following statements: 1. India's industrial production growth rate fell to just 1.2%, the lowest level in the last nine months. 2. Investment decisions are primarily driven by expected demand. Despite higher profits post-tax reforms (corporate tax cut from 30% to 22% in 2019), low consumer demand has disincentivized expansion. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

Q4: Consider the following statements: 1. Assam Forest Department in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India has launched a DNA profiling initiative of 2,573 rhino horn samples. 2. The initiative aims to strengthen conservation and strengthen investigation of wildlife crimes. 3. As part of anti-poaching and conservation efforts, DNA profiling of rhino horn samples preserved during public burning of confiscated and naturally dead rhino horns in the year 2021 is being carried out. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 and 2 are correct B 1 and 3 are correct C 2 and 3 are correct D All of the above

Q5: Consider the following statements: 1. 2025 UN Population Award bestowed upon Varsha Deshpande for promoting gender equality. 2. Indian women’s rights activist Varsha Deshpande has been awarded the 2025 United Nations Population Award in the individual category, recognizing her commitment to gender justice and reproductive rights. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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