11 APRIL 2026

Q1. Assertion (A): Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz temporarily.

Reason (R): Iran seeks to reduce global oil prices permanently.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation

B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

Q2. Consider the following statements about MPC:

1. It was established under the RBI Act, 1934.
2. It was introduced through an amendment in 2016.
3. It is responsible for fiscal policy formulation.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026 primarily deals with:

A. Operational deployment of armed forces

B. Administrative and service matters of CAPFs

C. Foreign policy coordination

D. Intelligence gathering

Q4. Consider the following:

1. Morabandar
2. Rajbandar
3. Shethbandar

These are associated with:

A. Gupta ports

B. Elephanta Island maritime sites

C. Harappan ports

D. Chola naval bases