31 JANUARY 2026

31 JANUARY 2026

Q1. With reference to the recent depreciation of the Indian Rupee, consider the following statements:

  1. Strong GDP growth and low inflation normally support currency stability.
  2. Capital flows are influenced only by macroeconomic fundamentals.
  3. Geopolitical tensions can override economic fundamentals in determining exchange rates.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Assertion (A): Army dogs maintained by the RVC play an important role in counter-insurgency and reconnaissance operations.

Reason (R): Dogs are trained for tracking militants, detecting explosives, and surveillance tasks.

(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 Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya, consider the following statements:

  1. They are locally known as Jingkieng Jri.
  2. They are constructed using the aerial roots of dead trees.
  3. They are primarily found in the East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which of the following challenges are associated with domestic coking coal mining in India?

  1. High ash content
  2. Underground mine fires
  3. Land subsidence
  4. Legacy issues

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. The ODOP initiative in India is inspired by which of the following international models?

(a) China’s Township and Village Enterprises

(b) Japan’s One Village One Product

(c) South Korea’s Saemaul Undong

(d) Germany’s Mittelstand model