17 MARCH 2026
17 MARCH 2026
Q1. Assertion (A): A voluntary menstrual leave policy provides greater flexibility compared to a statutory mandate.
Reason (R): Voluntary policies allow organisations to design leave provisions based on workplace needs.
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
Q2. Which of the following forms part of the Sangita Kalanidhi Award?
- Gold Medal
- Birudu Patra (Citation)
- Presiding over academic sessions of the conference
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Data Centres:
- They are centralized facilities used for storing, processing and distributing large volumes of digital data.
- They are essential for services such as cloud computing, AI applications and digital payments.
- They eliminate the need for internet connectivity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q4. The main objective of the ‘She Innovates’ programme is to:
A. Promote sports participation among female students
B. Encourage women-led startups and entrepreneurship
C. Provide scholarships for overseas education
D. Support agricultural research projects
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding manuscripts in India:
- A manuscript must necessarily be written on palm leaves to be recognised as heritage material.
- Manuscripts are considered valuable sources of indigenous knowledge in fields such as Ayurveda and Yoga.
- Mapping manuscripts can help prevent illegal smuggling and misuse of traditional knowledge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
