15 MARCH 2026

15 MARCH 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Kavach 4.0:

  1. Kavach 4.0 is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system developed by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO).
  2. It is certified to Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4), which is the highest global railway signalling safety standard.

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. Consider the following statements regarding Kavach 4.0:

  1. Kavach 4.0 enables automatic horn activation when trains approach level-crossing gates.
  2. It is an imported train protection technology adopted by Indian Railways to improve signalling safety.

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

Q3. Under the Essential Commodities Act, the power to notify a new item as an “essential commodity” lies with the:

A) State Governments

B) Parliament only

C) Central Government

D) Supreme Court

Q4. Which of the following situations may require the use of the Economic Stabilisation Fund?

  1. Sudden increase in crude oil prices
  2. Global supply chain disruptions
  3. Routine government expenditure
  4. Energy shortages

A) 1, 2 and 4 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. The Economic Stabilisation Fund aims to provide:

A) Monetary tightening

B) Fiscal headroom to the government

C) Foreign exchange reserves

D) Agricultural subsidies