09 FEBRUARY 2026

09 FEBRUARY 2026

Q1. With reference to the Seventh Amendment to the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection Regulations, 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. Annual audit is mandatory for all Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) irrespective of subscriber base.
  2. Broadcasters can seek clarification on audit discrepancies through the DPO, and auditors must respond within a prescribed time limit.
  3. Infrastructure providers are required to insert a network logo watermark at the encoder end for all pay channels.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Assertion (A): The formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) helps improve the income and market power of small and marginal farmers in India.

Reason (R): FPOs enable collective production, access to credit, value-chain integration, and better bargaining power through institutional support and market linkages.

Choose the correct answer:

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. With reference to the Jiyo Parsi Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. The Jiyo Parsi Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to address the declining population of the Parsi community in India.
  2. The scheme includes medical assistance and housing-related support, with applications verified through State Governments and supported by dedicated online portals.

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

Q4. With reference to the Seeds Act and allied regulations in India, consider the following statements:

  1. State Governments can appoint Seed Inspectors under the Seeds Act, 1966 to inspect seed outlets, draw samples and take enforcement action against spurious seeds.
  2. The SATHI portal provides end-to-end digital traceability of seeds across the supply chain to enhance transparency.
  3. Farmers are not allowed to sell their farm-saved seeds under the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the SATHI portal launched by the Government of India?

A) To provide subsidies to seed companies for hybrid seed production

B) To ensure end-to-end digital traceability and transparency in the seed supply chain

C) To replace Seed Inspectors appointed under the Seeds Act, 1966

D) To regulate seed prices at the national level