Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 .
Q8. The SC ruling on menstrual health primarily strengthens which principle?
A. Procedural equality
B. Substantive equality and gender justice
C. Directive Principles of State Policy
D. Freedom of expression
Answer: B
Explanation:
By recognising menstrual health as a right, the Court advanced substantive equality, dignity, and gender-sensitive jurisprudence .
Q9. The Assam tea garden workers scheme mainly reflects which governance concern?
A. Industrial automation
B. Export promotion
C. Labour welfare in plantation economy
D. Cooperative federalism
Answer: C
Explanation:
Tea plantations have historically faced labour welfare issues; the scheme addresses inclusive growth and worker support .
Q10. Uttarakhand being awarded “Best State for Promotion of Aviation Ecosystem” highlights progress in:
A. International aviation hubs
B. Defence aviation
C. Regional connectivity and heliport infrastructure
D. Aircraft manufacturing
Answer: C
Explanation:
The award reflects UDAN connectivity, tourism access, disaster response capability, and regional aviation growth .
Q11. The Numbeo Cost-of-Living Index is primarily useful for analysing:
A. Poverty ratios
B. Fiscal deficits
C. Urban living expenses and quality of life
D. Employment elasticity
Answer: C
Explanation:
Numbeo indices assess cost of living, urban affordability, migration trends, and lifestyle pressures .
Q12. Indian Coast Guard Day is observed on 1 February because the force was established in:
A. 1962
B. 1965
C. 1971
D. 1977
Answer: D
Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard was established in 1977 , hence 1 February is observed as ICG Day.
Q13. RBI imposing a penalty on Northern Arc Capital primarily underlines:
A. Credit growth slowdown
B. NBFC governance and compliance enforcement
C. Liquidity infusion
D. Priority sector lending
Answer: B
Explanation:
Such penalties reflect RBI’s supervisory discipline over NBFCs and regulatory compliance enforcement .
Q14. India’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the World Bank focuses on all EXCEPT:
A. Infrastructure development
B. Human capital investment
C. Climate action
D. Defence procurement
Answer: D
Explanation:
CPF supports developmental priorities like infrastructure, jobs, climate, and human capital—not defence procurement.