9 JUNE 2025

9 JUNE 2025

1. Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding ‘Uthpadana Manthana’?
1. It is a multi-day summit organized annually by the Central Government.
2. The event is aimed at crafting sector-specific policy roadmaps for manufacturing growth.
3. It focuses on sectors like Space Tech, EVs, and Technical Textiles.
4. The initiative encourages collaboration with start-ups and promotes regional industrial growth.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) All of the above
2 Which of the following statements are true regarding Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) in India?
1. Cardiovascular diseases accounted for over 30% of deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
2. Rural areas reported a significantly higher proportion of CVD-related deaths compared to urban areas.
3. Northern India recorded the highest percentage of CVD deaths among all regions.
4. The majority of CVD cases are caused by infectious agents and maternal complications.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
3. Which of the following statements about FDI in India are true?
1. FDI includes equity inflows, portfolio investment, and remittances.
2. Maharashtra and Karnataka together received over half of India’s total FDI in FY25.
3. FDI in FY25 grew by 14%, marking a 3-year high.
4. Ease of doing business and infrastructure development have no major impact on FDI.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The findings on Khadir Island suggest that early communities were agricultural settlers.
2. Shell midden sites indicate the presence of ancient hunter-gatherer activity.
3. Most tools found were made from locally available stones only.
4. The discoveries push back human occupation in Kutch to 7th–5th millennium BCE.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 1, 2, and 3
D) All of the above
5. Which of the following statements about Raja Bhabhut Singh are true?
1. He was a freedom fighter from the Gond tribe who led guerrilla attacks during the 1857 revolt.
2. He supported the British administration to maintain peace in Pachmarhi.
3. He was closely associated with Tatya Tope during the resistance movement.
4. His military legacy earned him the title “Shivaji of Narmadachal.”
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, and 4 only