Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 208

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A-Category MCQs -208

Q1. Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses and Agricultural Self-Reliance

The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses has highlighted the importance of agricultural research, productivity and food security.

Consider the following statements:

1. Increasing pulse productivity can reduce import dependence without necessarily increasing the area under cultivation.
2. Pulses contribute to biological nitrogen fixation through their association with suitable soil bacteria.
3. Higher Minimum Support Prices automatically guarantee that every farmer will sell the entire pulse harvest at the announced price.
4. Climate-resilient seeds and improved storage facilities can strengthen domestic pulse production.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation: The supplied Indian Express summary discusses delays in agricultural research under the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Higher productivity increases output per hectare, while many pulse crops improve soil fertility through symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Statement 3 is incorrect because an announced MSP does not automatically ensure universal procurement or guarantee that every farmer receives that price. Statement 4 is correct because climate-resilient varieties and better storage can reduce production risks and post-harvest losses. The mission's success depends on research, extension services, market access and timely implementation. Hidden trap: MSP announcement is not equivalent to assured procurement.

Q2. CISF Reorganisation and Critical Infrastructure Security

In the context of the proposed reorganisation of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), consider the following statements:

1. The CISF functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. The CISF derives its statutory foundation from the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968.
3. Critical infrastructure security is concerned exclusively with physical threats and does not include cyberattacks.
4. Drone surveillance, cybersecurity and intelligence sharing can strengthen infrastructure protection.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only