STATE PSC Practice Quizzes

With reference to transboundary water governance and international river treaties, consider the following statements: 1. Transboundary water treaties are primarily designed to regulate shared river basins, impacting downstream agricultural output, drinking water security, and ecological health. 2. Climate change and altered monsoon variability require static historical water-sharing agreements to remain completely unaltered to maintain international stability. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the evolution of sports administration and national awards in India, consider the following statements: 1. Early systems of sports recognition primarily relied on informal executive mechanisms and ad-hoc administrative guidelines rather than rigid statutory codes. 2. Recent regulatory updates aim to enforce standard selection criteria, institutional transparency, and accountability across national sports bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the constitutional provisions regarding the Finance Commission in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution. 2. Its primary mandate includes recommending the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States only, without extending to local governing bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the emerging cyber fraud defense mechanisms in India, consider the following statements: 1. The centralized 'Kill Switch' protocol enables authorities and financial institutions to instantly freeze suspect destination mule accounts in real-time. 2. Specialized cyber fraud insurance mechanisms are designed to eliminate the psychological fear of arrest caused by criminals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Indian federal executive and constitutional governance, consider the following statements: 1. The transition of an executive leader from a regional state-level chief executive to national parliamentary leadership involves operating under the same constitutional provisions of collective responsibility. 2. Continuous tenure in elected executive office without an intervening break in legislative or administrative authority provides structural stability for long-term policy formulation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following differences between Capital Expenditure (Capex) and Revenue Expenditure in the context of national economic planning: 1. Capital expenditure is utilized for creating permanent physical or financial assets that enhance the productive capacity of the economy. 2. Revenue expenditure includes regular operational expenses and debt servicing, which do not result in the creation of durable long-term assets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to macroeconomics and international trade, consider the following statements: 1. Imported inflation occurs when the general price level rises due to an increase in the cost of imported raw materials and energy. 2. A country's Current Account Balance measures the net difference between its total exports and imports of goods, services, and transfer payments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of the Indian Constitution, which specific provision enshrines the fundamental duty of every citizen to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture?

Consider the following statements regarding the institutional guardians of Indian performing arts and classical dances: 1. The Sangeet Natak Akademi functions as a national-level nodal agency operating under the Ministry of Culture. 2. The foundational treatise traditionally regarded as the principal source for the classification and study of Indian classical dance and drama is the Natya Shastra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India's welfare architecture and Digital Public Infrastructure, consider the following statements: 1. The JAM Trinity comprises Jan Dhan bank accounts, Aadhaar biometric identity, and mobile numbers, which together help eliminate intermediaries in welfare delivery. 2. Articles 38 and 39 of the Constitution of India direct the State to secure a social order for the promotion of public welfare and to minimize income inequalities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?