Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 135

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -135

1. With reference to the delimitation debate in India, consider the following statements:

1. Delimitation based purely on current population may increase the relative parliamentary weight of faster-growing States.
2. Continuing the existing freeze indefinitely creates no democratic representation problem.
3. Increasing the total number of Lok Sabha seats without sharply reducing any State’s existing share may be explored as a compromise.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The core tension is between voter equality and federal equity. Faster-growing States may gain representation if current population alone is used, while States that achieved population stabilisation fear losing relative influence. Statement 2 is incorrect because an indefinite freeze can also create large differences in the population represented by each MP. Elimination clue: the issue is not choosing one principle absolutely, but balancing “one person, one vote” with inter-State fairness.

2. The NEET paper-leak investigation most strongly supports which of the following conclusions?

(a) Examination leaks are mainly caused by sophisticated cyberattacks.
(b) Technology alone can secure a high-stakes examination.
(c) Human access controls and institutional procedures are as important as digital security.
(d) Frisking and CCTV monitoring have little relevance once question papers are confidential.

Correct Answer: (c)