08 FEBRUARY 2026

08 FEBRUARY 2026

1)  Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect?

  1. A dedicated Deep Tech Startup category has been introduced, with extended recognition up to 20 years and higher turnover limits.
  2. Businesses formed by splitting or reconstruction of existing enterprises are eligible for startup recognition under the revised framework.

Options:

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

 

2) Which of the following statements best explains the significance of the recently developed Sodium-Ion Battery (SIB) by Indian scientists?

A. It relies on lithium-based cathodes and is cheaper only due to government subsidies

B. It offers ultra-fast charging, longer cycle life, and reduces dependence on imported lithium

C. It has higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries but limited charging speed

D. It is mainly suitable for small electronic devices and not for grid-scale storage

 

3) Consider the following statements about Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs):

  1. Sodium-Ion Batteries use the same basic working principle as lithium-ion batteries but replace lithium ions with sodium ions.
  2. Sodium-Ion Batteries are unsuitable for large-scale energy storage due to limited raw material availability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

 

4) Consider the following statements about Chemical Parks in India:

  1. Chemical Parks follow a cluster-based, plug-and-play model with shared infrastructure and common environmental facilities.
  2. The initiative aims to reduce import dependence and improve India’s integration into global chemical value chains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

 

5) With reference to the Agni-III ballistic missile, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a two-stage, solid-fuelled surface-to-surface missile with a strike range exceeding 3,000 km.
  2. It is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads and can be launched from road and rail mobile platforms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2