26 JANUARY 2026

26 JANUARY 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements:

  1. Secondary particulate matter forms in the atmosphere through chemical reactions and is not emitted directly from sources.
  2. A CAQM meta-analysis identifies secondary particulate matter as the largest contributor to Delhi’s winter PM2.5 pollution.

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

Q2. Assertion (A): Deodar (Devdar) forests play a critical role in preventing natural disasters in the Himalayan region.

Reason (R): Their deep root systems stabilise mountain slopes, reduce landslides and avalanches, and help regulate local air and water temperatures.

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

Q3. With reference to the Governor’s address to the State Legislature, consider the following statements:

  1. The Governor can modify or omit portions of the address prepared by the elected State government.
  2. The Governor is constitutionally required to address the Legislature at the commencement of the first session after a general election and at the first session of every year.
  3. The Governor exercises the power to summon or delay the Legislature independently of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Parakram Diwas is observed annually on 23 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of which Indian freedom fighter known for founding the Forward Bloc and leading the Indian National Army?

A. Bhagat Singh

B. Lala Lajpat Rai

C. Subhash Chandra Bose

D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Q5. What is the full form of LR-AShM?

A. Long Range Advanced Strike Missile

B. Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile

C. Low Range Anti-Submarine Missile

D. Long Range Atmospheric Shield Missile