12 FEBRUARY 2026
12 FEBRUARY 2026
Q1. With reference to the removal of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
- The Speaker can be removed only by the Lok Sabha.
- The Rajya Sabha has no role in the removal process.
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
Q2. Assertion (A): The New START Treaty regulates strategic nuclear weapons.
Reason (R): Strategic nuclear weapons include long-range systems designed to target command centres and critical infrastructure.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Q3. With reference to the Integrated Farming System (IFS), consider the following statements:
- It promotes the integration of crops, livestock, fishery, and other allied activities on a single farm unit.
- It is particularly suited for large commercial farms above 10 hectares.
- It encourages recycling of farm residues to reduce input costs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q4. With reference to BESCOM, consider the following statements:
- It was ranked 51st out of 54 power distribution companies by the Ministry of Power.
- It scored above 50 out of 100 in the assessment.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q5. With reference to the proposed social media ban for children, consider the following statements:
- It seeks to prohibit individuals below a certain age (typically 16 years) from creating or maintaining accounts on major digital platforms.
- It shifts the burden of age verification primarily onto tech companies.
- It removes safe harbour protection provided under Section 79 of the IT Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
