Posted in Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 09-10 March 2025 March 10, 2025 Leave a comment 1. Which of the following best describes the doctrine of reasonable classification under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution? (a) Ensures that all individuals are treated equally by the law, without any exceptions. (b) Allows the state to make any classification it deems necessary, as long as it is in the public interest. (c) Permits classification only if it is based on an intelligible differentia and has a rational nexus with the objective sought to be achieved. (d) Requires that all laws be uniformly applied to every individual, irrespective of any differences. 2. What is the propulsion system used in the Astra MK-III missile? (a) Turbojet (b) Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) (c) Liquid Propellant Engine (d) Hybrid Propellant System 3. Which of the following statements about the spice industry in India is/are correct? India is the world’s largest spice producer and consumer. India is the largest exporter of spices. The Spices Board of India is a statutory body headquartered in Tamil Nadu. Select the correct option using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 4. Which of the following statements about the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is/are correct? Undre the treaty, Non-Nuclear Weapons States (NNWS) agree not to receive, manufacture, or acquire nuclear weapons. It tasks the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with the inspection of NNWS’ nuclear facilities. It acknowledges the right of states-parties to research, develop, and use nuclear energy for non-weapons purposes. Select the correct option using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 5. What are the primary threats to seagrass habitats? Coastal development and dredging. Unregulated fishing and boating activities. Agricultural run-off and climate change. Select the correct option using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 Loading … Related