MCQ 1. Consider the following statements about Uranium-238:
1. It has a half-life exceeding 4 billion years.
2. It is the only naturally occurring radioactive isotope in groundwater.
3. It is weakly radioactive.
Which of the above are correct?
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• S1: True — U-238 half-life ≈ 4.47 billion years.
• S2: False — many isotopes occur (Radon-222, Uranium-234, Thorium-230).
• S3: True.
• S1: True — U-238 half-life ≈ 4.47 billion years.
• S2: False — many isotopes occur (Radon-222, Uranium-234, Thorium-230).
• S3: True.
MCQ 2. Which of the following states has the highest number of PVTGs?
A) Odisha
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Jharkhand
D) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Odisha has 13 PVTGs, the highest in India.
Odisha has 13 PVTGs, the highest in India.
MCQ 3. The PVTG Development Mission (2023–2030) primarily focuses on:
A) Urban resettlement of tribes
B) Self-help groups of women
C) Saturation of basic facilities for PVTGs
D) Forest conservation through tribal eviction
MCQ 4. Which of the following PVTGs is primarily found in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
A) Baiga
B) Jarawa
C) Birhor
D) Sahariya
Explanation:
Jarawa, Sentinelese, Onges, Shompen are PVTGs in A&N Islands.
Jarawa, Sentinelese, Onges, Shompen are PVTGs in A&N Islands.
MCQ 5. With reference to PVTGs, consider the following statements:
1. All PVTGs are notified under Article 342 of the Constitution.
2. PVTG identification is done exclusively by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Which is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both
D) None
Explanation:
• STs are notified under Art 342, but PVTGs are a subdivision by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, not constitutional.
• Identification done by MoTA, not MHA.
• STs are notified under Art 342, but PVTGs are a subdivision by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, not constitutional.
• Identification done by MoTA, not MHA.
MCQ 6. “Hamlets situated deep inside forests, near hill slopes, and known for pre-agricultural economy” refers to:
A) Todas
B) Dongria Kondh
C) Abhujmadia
D) Siddi
MCQ 7. Which PVTG is associated with the Niyamgiri Hills movement?
A) Dongria Kondh
B) Baiga
C) Chenchu
D) Bhutia
Explanation:
Dongria Kondh protested mining in Niyamgiri.
Dongria Kondh protested mining in Niyamgiri.
MCQ 8. “Habitation in the Western Ghats, living on honey collection” describes which PVTG?
A) Kattunayakan
B) Birhor
C) Siddi
D) Sahariya
Explanation:
Kattunayakan = honey gatherers of Western Ghats.
Kattunayakan = honey gatherers of Western Ghats.
MCQ 9. Which of the following statements about PVTGs is correct?
A) They have uniform socio-economic characteristics across all states.
B) The PVTG list is dynamic and can undergo revision.
C) They are automatically included in EWS reservation.
D) They are classified by NITI Aayog every 5 years.
MCQ 10. The PVTG Development Mission includes which of the following components?
1. Housing
2. Piped drinking water
3. Mobile medical units
4. High-speed internet
Select the correct answer:
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
Focus on basic needs: housing, water, health.
High-speed internet is not mandatory across PVTGs.
Focus on basic needs: housing, water, health.
High-speed internet is not mandatory across PVTGs.