27 FEBRUARY 2026

Q1. With reference to Exercise Vajra Prahar, consider the following statements:

1. It is a joint Special Forces exercise between India and the United States.
2. It is conducted annually only in India.

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. With reference to the constitutional position of the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements:

1. Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission.
2. Universal adult franchise is provided under Article 326 of the Constitution.

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

Q3. With reference to the Td vaccine, consider the following statements:

1. It protects against both tetanus and diphtheria.
2. It is a live attenuated vaccine.

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. Which of the following statements regarding tetanus is/are correct?

1. It is caused by Clostridium tetani.
2. It spreads through respiratory droplets.
3. It produces a neurotoxin called tetanospasmin.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. 1. With reference to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), consider the following statements:

1. It was established in 2001.
2. It is a database documenting prior art related to Indian traditional knowledge.

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