10 MARCH 2026

10 MARCH 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Dark Oxygen:

  1. Dark oxygen refers to oxygen produced deep in the ocean without sunlight or photosynthesis.
  2. It was detected in the Clarion–Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii.
  3. It is produced due to photosynthesis by deep-sea plankton.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC):

  1. It is a joint industry body representing broadcasters, advertisers, and advertising agencies.
  2. It is the sole authorised body to measure and publish television audience data (TRP) in India.
  3. It was established by the Election Commission of India.

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

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM):

  1. It is a surface-to-surface guided ballistic missile developed for the U.S. Army by Lockheed Martin.
  2. It can be launched from both the M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS platforms.
  3. It has a range of at least 500 km and uses GPS and inertial navigation systems for guidance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Raisina Dialogue:

  1. It is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics.
  2. It has been held annually in New Delhi since 2016.
  3. It is modelled on global forums such as the Munich Security Conference and the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding India’s uranium resources:

  1. Major uranium mining locations in India include Jaduguda and Turamdih in Jharkhand.
  2. About 75% of India’s civilian uranium requirements are met through imports.
  3. India possesses the largest uranium reserves in the world.

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