23 MARCH 2026

23 MARCH 2026

Q1. Assertion (A): Overcrowded prisons in India have emerged as a serious public health crisis.

Reason (R): High inmate density, poor sanitation, inadequate medical staff, and delayed trials significantly increase the spread of infectious diseases and worsen health outcomes.

Options:

A. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is correct, but R is incorrect

D. A is incorrect, but R is correct

Q2. Consider the following statements:

  1. Hypercapnic hypoxia refers to oxygen depletion in mangrove ecosystems.
  2. MISHTI initiative promotes mangrove conservation and restoration.

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Banana Cluster Project and banana cultivation in India:

  1. The Banana Cluster Project in Jalgaon aims to develop infrastructure like cold chains and food processing units.
  2. Jalgaon contributes the highest share of banana production in India.
  3. Banana is native to India and is the largest produced fruit crop in the country.
  4. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) provides subsidies for such cluster-based initiatives.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 3 and 4 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Nd-Fe-B magnets:

  1. They are composed of neodymium, iron, and boron.
  2. They exhibit high coercivity and strong magnetic strength.
  3. They are used in applications such as MRI machines and industrial automation.
  4. Their performance can decline at high temperatures unless modified with heavy rare earth elements.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. Consider the following statements:

  1. Nd-Fe-B magnets are prone to corrosion due to high iron content.
  2. Their performance improves at very high temperatures without any modification.
  3. Indigenous production aims to reduce dependence on global supply chains.

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3