UPSC Prelims 2025 Timed Daily Quiz – 26th April 2025 (Current Affairs & Static)
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26th April, 2025
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26th April, 2025
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Question 1Consider the following statements regarding Civil Service Values:
1. Impartiality in public administration refers to treating all individuals preferentially based on their social status.
2. Accountability ensures that civil servants are answerable for their decisions to the public.
3. Rule of law is the foundation of a democratic society requiring compliance with legal frameworks.
4. Public interest principle prioritizes welfare of government officials over society.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Civil Service Values:
1. Impartiality in public administration refers to treating all individuals preferentially based on their social status.
2. Accountability ensures that civil servants are answerable for their decisions to the public.
3. Rule of law is the foundation of a democratic society requiring compliance with legal frameworks.
4. Public interest principle prioritizes welfare of government officials over society.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
Question 2Consider the following statements regarding Probity in Governance:
1. It refers to ethical principles ensuring government actions are honest, transparent and accountable.
2. Transparency requires governments to be secretive about decision-making processes.
3. Effective probity in governance leads to increased corruption in public institutions.
4. Ethical governance creates a stable environment that attracts economic investment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Probity in Governance:
1. It refers to ethical principles ensuring government actions are honest, transparent and accountable.
2. Transparency requires governments to be secretive about decision-making processes.
3. Effective probity in governance leads to increased corruption in public institutions.
4. Ethical governance creates a stable environment that attracts economic investment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
Question 3Consider the following statements about the Whistle Blowers Protection Act:
1. The Act protects persons making public interest disclosures related to corruption or misuse of power.
2. Anonymous complaints are encouraged and protected under the Act.
3. The Vigilance Commission is authorized to receive whistleblower complaints.
4. The Act was enacted in 2014 after receiving presidential assent.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Whistle Blowers Protection Act:
1. The Act protects persons making public interest disclosures related to corruption or misuse of power.
2. Anonymous complaints are encouraged and protected under the Act.
3. The Vigilance Commission is authorized to receive whistleblower complaints.
4. The Act was enacted in 2014 after receiving presidential assent.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 4Consider the following statements about oceanography:
1. It exclusively focuses on marine geology and plate tectonics.
2. It encompasses geological, chemical, physical and biological aspects of oceans.
3. Oceanographic studies include the marine-land interface and ecological problems.
4. Modern oceanography excludes the study of ocean resource management.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about oceanography:
1. It exclusively focuses on marine geology and plate tectonics.
2. It encompasses geological, chemical, physical and biological aspects of oceans.
3. Oceanographic studies include the marine-land interface and ecological problems.
4. Modern oceanography excludes the study of ocean resource management.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
Question 5Consider the following statements about tidal flooding:
1. It occurs exclusively during severe storms and hurricanes.
2. Rising sea levels have increased the frequency of tidal flooding.
3. It primarily affects inland areas away from coastlines.
4. Full and new moon events can lead to higher water levels causing flooding.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about tidal flooding:
1. It occurs exclusively during severe storms and hurricanes.
2. Rising sea levels have increased the frequency of tidal flooding.
3. It primarily affects inland areas away from coastlines.
4. Full and new moon events can lead to higher water levels causing flooding.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
2 and 4 only