25 MARCH 2026

25 MARCH 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Agrivoltaics:

  1. It allows simultaneous use of land for solar energy generation and agriculture.
  2. Solar panels in agrivoltaics are mounted at ground level, preventing crop cultivation underneath.
  3. Agrivoltaics can improve solar panel efficiency due to cooling effects from vegetation.
  4. India currently has a well-defined dual-use land category for agrivoltaics.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 1, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Assertion (A): India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves are crucial for ensuring energy security during supply disruptions.

Reason (R): India imports over 88% of its crude oil, making it vulnerable to global supply shocks and price volatility.

Options:

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. Consider the following statements regarding World Water Day:

  1. It is celebrated annually on 22 March to highlight water scarcity and sustainable water management.
  2. It is coordinated by UNESCO and linked to SDG 5 on gender equality.
  3. The theme for 2026 is “Water and Gender,” focusing on the impact of water scarcity on women and girls.
  4. Water stress occurs when per capita water availability falls below 1700 cubic meters per year.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 3 and 4 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Vote in India:

  1. The right to vote is a constitutional/statutory right and not a fundamental right.
  2. Article 326 provides for universal adult suffrage subject to certain disqualifications.
  3. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 grants the right to vote to registered electors.
  4. Compulsory voting has been fully endorsed by the Law Commission of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 3 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding youth suicides in India:

  1. Youth under 30 account for over 40% of total suicides in India as per NCRB data.
  2. Unemployment rates among youth are significantly higher than the overall unemployment rate.
  3. Relationship issues contribute to nearly half of suicides among young adults.
  4. India has implemented initiatives like Tele MANAS and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy to address mental health and suicide prevention.

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