1. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutionality of narco-analysis:
1. Narco-analysis without consent violates Article 20(3) of the Constitution.
2. Forced narco tests are permissible if ordered by a High Court for investigation.
3. The Supreme Court has held that involuntary narco tests violate bodily integrity under Article 21.
Which of the above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements about recent rupee depreciation:
1. Rupee weakness is mainly due to a widening current account deficit.
2. A fall in foreign capital inflows can cause rupee depreciation even if GDP growth is strong.
3. In 2024-25, net capital inflows were insufficient to finance the CAD.
Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements regarding early Martian climate:
1. Geological evidence suggests that Mars once had flowing rivers and active hydrological cycles.
2. The warm and wet phase on Mars existed primarily during the period 4.1–3.7 billion years ago.
3. The recent IIT Bombay study concludes that early Mars was always colder than early Earth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements:
1. PM2.5 pollution in India is now limited mainly to northern states during winter.
2. More than 75% of Indians breathe air worse than national standards.
3. Low-income groups face a disproportionate pollution burden due to proximity to industrial clusters and landfills.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
