Quiz August 20, 2026

Consider the following with reference to 'Scheduled tribes'.

1. The Constitution defines the term 'Scheduled Tribe' in article 342.
2. The Pahari community has been included in the Scheduled Tribes list.
3. They are inhabiting the Indian regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and some parts of Punjab.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following with reference to 'Economically Weaker Section quotas'.

1. The 10% EWS quota was introduced under the 103rd Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2019.
2. People having a residential plot of land of more than 200 yards in a municipality are not eligible for the quota.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]   1 only

[B]    2 only

*[C]   Both 1 and 2

[D]   Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following is true about the "Harvard Diet", recently seen in the news?

1. It suggests protein heavy meals with addition of fruits and vegetables.
2. It focuses on millet consumption in line with United Nations advisory.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Monoclonal antibodies play an important role in biochemistry. In this context, consider the following statements with respect to monoclonal antibodies:

1. These are antibodies produced artificially through genetic engineering. 
2. They are used in the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

[A]   1 only

[B]    2 only

*[C]   Both 1 and 2

[D]   Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements with respect to communication through optical fibers:

1. It works using the principle of total internal reflection of light.
2. Electromagnetic interference does not occur while transmitting information over fiber optic cable.
3. It permits higher bandwidth and transmission over long distances compared to copper cables.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?