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11. Which among the following Ministries of the Government of India is con

Which among the following Ministries of the Government of India is conducting the decennial census which rests to the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commission?

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The Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
The Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Law and Justice
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The decennial census in India is conducted under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, responsible for conducting the decennial census, functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The Census is a statutory exercise conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948. It is one of the largest administrative exercises in the country.

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12. The term ‘Lok Sabha’ is borrowed from which one of the following

The term ‘Lok Sabha’ is borrowed from which one of the following languages?

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Hindi
Sanskrit
Urdu
English
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The term ‘Lok Sabha’ is borrowed from the Hindi language.
– ‘Lok Sabha’ literally translates to ‘House of the People’ in Hindi.
– ‘Lok’ means ‘people’, and ‘Sabha’ means ‘assembly’ or ‘house’.
The term reflects the democratic nature of the directly elected lower house of the Indian Parliament, representing the people of India.

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13. Consider the following statements with regard to seizure of property u

Consider the following statements with regard to seizure of property under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973:

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  • 1. Any police officer may seize any property which may be suspected to be stolen.
  • 2. Any police officer may seize any property which may be found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence.
  • 3. If the value of the property seized is less than one thousand rupees and the person entitled to its possession is absent, the court may direct its sale by auction forthwith.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
3 only
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The correct answer is B as statements 1 and 2 are correct regarding seizure of property by police under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, while statement 3 is incorrect.
– Statement 1: Section 102(1) of CrPC explicitly empowers any police officer to seize “any property which may be alleged or suspected to have been stolen”. This statement is correct.
– Statement 2: Section 102(1) further empowers any police officer to seize “any property which may be found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence”. This covers a broad range of properties involved in or connected to crimes. This statement is correct.
– Statement 3: CrPC provides procedures for the custody and disposal of seized property (Sections 451-459). While Magistrates have the power to order the sale of property, particularly if it is subject to speedy and natural decay or if its value is less than ₹500 (as per Section 457(1) in some versions, though the threshold varies and may be updated) or if no claimant appears within six months (Section 458), there is no general provision stating that property less than ₹1000 in value with an absent owner *must* or *may* be sold by auction forthwith. The procedure typically involves reporting to the Magistrate, proclamation, and waiting for claimants before final disposal, including sale. The condition of “forthwith” sale based solely on value and absence is not a standard provision in CrPC.
The primary purpose of police seizure under Section 102 is to secure property that is suspected to be stolen or linked to an offence, preventing its disposal or concealment, and making it available for investigation and potential production in court. The subsequent procedures under CrPC focus on ensuring proper custody and eventual legal disposal of the seized property.

14. Consider the following statements with regard to search under the Code

Consider the following statements with regard to search under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973:

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  • 1. A search warrant remains in force until cancelled by the court issuing it or the same is executed.
  • 2. A search warrant cannot be executed at any place if the place concerned falls outside the jurisdiction of the court issuing it.
  • 3. A search warrant may be issued by the District Magistrate for search of a person who has been confined where such confinement amounts to an offence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only
2 only
2 and 3
1 and 3
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The correct answer is D as statements 1 and 3 are correct regarding search warrants under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, while statement 2 is incorrect.
– Statement 1: A search warrant remains in force until it is executed or cancelled by the Court which issued it. This is a general principle applicable to warrants under CrPC (similar to warrant of arrest under Section 70(2)). Unless a specific period is mentioned in the warrant or the relevant section, it remains valid until served or withdrawn.
– Statement 2: While a search warrant is usually issued by a Magistrate having jurisdiction over the place to be searched, CrPC contains provisions for execution of search warrants outside the local limits of the issuing court’s jurisdiction. For example, Section 101 allows a Magistrate issuing a search warrant for execution outside his local jurisdiction to forward it to a Magistrate or police officer within whose jurisdiction the place is located, for execution or endorsement. Specific sections like 95 (objectionable publications) and 98 (persons wrongfully confined) also allow warrants to be executed anywhere in India, with appropriate procedures for transmission/execution. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
– Statement 3: Section 97 of CrPC allows a search warrant to be issued for a person confined under circumstances amounting to an offence. This power is given to Magistrates of the first class or Sub-divisional Magistrates. Additionally, Section 98 empowers a District Magistrate or Chief Judicial Magistrate to issue a search warrant for a woman or female minor suspected to be kidnapped or abducted, which is a specific type of wrongful confinement amounting to an offence. Therefore, a District Magistrate *can* issue a search warrant for search of a person confined where such confinement amounts to an offence, specifically under Section 98.
Search warrants are issued by courts to authorize police officers to search a specified place for specified things or persons. They are crucial tools in investigation and legal proceedings for gathering evidence or locating individuals. The rules governing their issuance and execution balance the needs of law enforcement with the protection of citizens’ privacy rights.

15. Vitally confidential documents passing through the post should be encl

Vitally confidential documents passing through the post should be enclosed in an envelope addressed to the intended recipient, and they should be

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  1. marked as strictly personal (by name)
  2. marked as strictly private
  3. marked as restricted
  4. put into another envelope

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1, 2 and 4
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 3
1 and 4 only
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The correct answer is A) 1, 2 and 4. Handling vitally confidential documents passing through the post requires multiple security layers. Marking as “strictly personal (by name)” and “strictly private” ensures that the mail is handled and opened only by the intended recipient. Putting the confidential document into *another* envelope (double enveloping) hides the sensitive markings, the recipient’s name (on the inner envelope), and the nature of the contents from postal handlers. While “restricted” (3) is a formal security classification mark, 1, 2, and 4 represent standard best practices for handling vitally confidential mail to a named individual, whether formally classified or just highly sensitive business/personal information.
Key practices for sending confidential mail include recipient-specific markings (1, 2) and physical concealment/protection (4 – double envelope) to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure during transit.
Formal security classification markings like “Restricted”, “Confidential”, “Secret”, “Top Secret” are used for government or classified information. While “vitally confidential” documents might fall under such classifications, the practices listed in 1, 2, and 4 are universally applicable for ensuring confidentiality of sensitive mail regardless of formal classification level. Using a double envelope is a fundamental physical security measure.

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16. Which one of the following statements with regard to carrying power ba

Which one of the following statements with regard to carrying power banks for mobile phones and dry cells in flight is correct?

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Both are allowed in cabin baggage.
Dry cell is allowed in cabin baggage.
Power bank is allowed in cabin baggage.
Both are allowed in registered baggage.
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The correct option is C) Power bank is allowed in cabin baggage. Aviation security rules, particularly concerning lithium batteries found in power banks, strictly require them to be carried in cabin baggage (hand luggage) and explicitly prohibit them from being placed in checked baggage (registered baggage) due to the risk of fire. Dry cells (like AA/AAA alkaline batteries) are generally allowed in both cabin and checked baggage, but specific rules may apply to quantity.
The key rule being tested here is the mandatory carriage of lithium battery-based devices like power banks in cabin baggage. This rule is based on safety concerns related to the potential for thermal runaway in lithium batteries.
While dry cells (which are usually alkaline or zinc-carbon based) are less restricted than lithium batteries, power banks with lithium-ion batteries pose a greater fire risk if short-circuited and must be kept in the cabin where any incident can be immediately addressed. Passengers are often advised to carry power banks within specified capacity limits (usually up to 100 Wh without airline approval, and between 100-160 Wh with approval).

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17. Sky Marshals are deployed to prevent hijacking. In India, they are rec

Sky Marshals are deployed to prevent hijacking. In India, they are recruited from

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Delhi Police
NSG
SPG
CISF
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The correct option is B) NSG. In India, Sky Marshals, who are deployed on flights to prevent hijacking, are personnel drawn primarily from the National Security Guard (NSG).
The NSG is India’s premier counter-terrorism force and is highly trained in various specialized operations, including anti-hijacking.
Delhi Police is a state police force responsible for law and order in Delhi. SPG is responsible for the security of the Prime Minister and immediate family. CISF provides security to industrial undertakings, airports, and other vital installations, but specialized anti-hijacking operations on board aircraft are within the NSG’s domain.

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18. The illegal and unethical theft of business secrets for use by a compe

The illegal and unethical theft of business secrets for use by a competitor to achieve a competitive advantage is known as

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sabotage
subversion
industrial espionage
counter-intelligence
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The correct option is C) industrial espionage. Industrial espionage is specifically defined as the illegal and unethical theft of business secrets, proprietary information, or trade secrets for use by a competitor to gain a competitive advantage.
The definition provided in the question precisely matches that of industrial espionage. It involves spying or clandestine methods to obtain sensitive business information.
Sabotage refers to deliberate destruction or obstruction. Subversion involves undermining the authority or power of a system or institution. Counter-intelligence refers to activities designed to prevent hostile intelligence efforts against one’s own organization or country. None of these accurately describe the theft of business secrets for competitive gain.

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19. Intelligence can be collected from various sources. Which one among th

Intelligence can be collected from various sources. Which one among the following is not a reliable source for collection of intelligence?

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Images obtained by satellites
Grapevine communication
Intercepted communication
Information obtained through espionage
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Grapevine communication refers to informal transmission of information, rumours, and gossip. While it can sometimes provide leads, the information obtained through grapevine is typically unverified, potentially distorted, and inherently unreliable as a primary source of intelligence. The other options (Satellite images, intercepted communication, espionage) refer to sources and methods that aim to collect factual or sensitive information through technical means or deliberate human effort, which, while requiring analysis and verification, are considered more reliable sources for intelligence gathering compared to informal rumour mills.
Grapevine communication’s lack of structure, source verification, and inherent tendency towards distortion makes it an unreliable source for formal intelligence gathering.
Intelligence agencies categorize sources based on their nature and reliability. Technical sources (like satellite imagery and intercepted communications) and professional human sources (like agents in espionage) are primary means of collecting reliable intelligence. Grapevine communication falls under informal human interaction and is generally treated with caution, requiring extensive cross-verification if used at all.

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20. What do we call an occasion when people show that they disagree with s

What do we call an occasion when people show that they disagree with something by standing around a person in authority and not letting the person leave until the person agrees to do what the people want?

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Confinement
Wrongful restraint
Blockade
Gherao
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The description accurately defines ‘Gherao’. Gherao is a tactic of protest involving surrounding a person in authority to compel them to meet demands, often by physically preventing them from leaving.
Gherao is a specific form of protest involving the encirclement and detention of a person, typically an authority figure, to exert pressure and achieve demands.
Confinement is a broader term for restricting movement. Wrongful restraint is a legal term for unlawfully obstructing someone from moving in a direction they are entitled to. Blockade refers to obstructing access to an area. Gherao specifically involves surrounding a person to confine them as a protest method.

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