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1.

Right to die with dignity is a Fundamental Right under which article?

  • [A] Article 14
  • [B] Article 20
  • [C] Article 21
  • [D] Article 17

Correct Answer: C [Article 21]

Notes:

2.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Fiscal Health Index 2026 

1. It is released by RBI.

2. Odisha remained top performer under Achiever Category.

 

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: B [Only 2]

Notes:

It is released by NITI Aayog.

 

3.

Consider the following statements about Kurumba Paintings 

1. It is a tribal art form found in places like Odisha & Chhattisgarh.

2. Kurumba tribes classified as PVTG.

3. Materials used are derived from natural sources like tree resin, crushed leaves, etc.

How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

  • [A] Only 2
  • [B] Only 1
  • [C] All 3
  • [D] None of the Above

Correct Answer: A [Only 2]

Notes:

Correct Statements - 

1. It is a tribal art form found in places like Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka.

2. Kurumba tribes classified as PVTG.

3. Materials used are derived from natural sources like tree resin, crushed leaves, etc.

4.

Which of the following Committee has recomended 'Creamy Layer' in OBC category?

  • [A] Rajamannar Committee
  • [B] Mandal Committee
  • [C] Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
  • [D] Ram Nandan Prasad Committee

Correct Answer: D [Ram Nandan Prasad Committee]

Notes:

5.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about National Shipping Board 

1. It is a statutory body established in 1959 under Merchant Shipping Act.

2. 6 members are to be elected by Parliament - 3 from Lok Sabha & 3 from Rajya Sabha.

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A [Only 1]

Notes:

2. 6 members are to be elected by Parliament - 4 from Lok Sabha & 3 from Rajya Sabha