02 MAY 2026

02 MAY 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements:

  1. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 allows abortion up to 24 weeks for minors and rape survivors with guardian consent.
  2. After 24 weeks, abortion is permitted only in cases of substantial foetal abnormalities certified by a Medical Board.
  3. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act prohibits reporting of minor pregnancies to protect the victim’s privacy.
  4. The Supreme Court of India can invoke Article 142 to allow abortion beyond statutory limits in exceptional cases.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1, 2 and 4 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2, 3 and 4 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Cyborg Botany:

  1. It involves integrating electronic components like sensors into plants.
  2. It enables real-time monitoring of plant health and stress signals.
  3. It replaces natural plant processes entirely with artificial systems.
  4. It can support precision agriculture by improving resource efficiency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 2 and 4 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 3 and 4 only

Q3. Consider the following statements:

  1. Changi Naval Base is located in Singapore and provides direct access to the Strait of Malacca and South China Sea.
  2. The India–Singapore Logistics Agreement allows Indian Navy to permanently station warships at Changi Naval Base.
  3. Sabang Port is located in Indonesia near the entrance of the Strait of Malacca.
  4. Port of Duqm in Oman strengthens India’s presence in the western Indian Ocean.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 3 and 4 only

C) 2, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. Assertion (A): Expansion of biofuels in India is usually not automatically climate-friendly.

Reason (R): India faces constraints such as low oilseed productivity, land pressure, and potential risks to food security.

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