MCQ 1. Under the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025, which of the following is mandatory for all seed producers, dealers, and sellers?
A) Environment Impact Assessment
B) Registration of seed varieties
C) Subsidy on seed processing
D) Free distribution to marginal farmers
Explanation:
The Bill mandates registration of seed varieties before they are sold / distributed commercially.
The Bill mandates registration of seed varieties before they are sold / distributed commercially.
MCQ 2. According to the Draft Seeds Bill, farmers have which of the following rights?
1. To save, use, and exchange their farm-saved seed
2. To sell farm-saved seed under a brand name without registration
3. To claim compensation if a registered seed underperforms
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Farmers can save, use, exchange farm-saved seed (1), but cannot sell under a branded variety without registration (2 is false). They also have right to compensation (3) if a registered seed underperforms.
Farmers can save, use, exchange farm-saved seed (1), but cannot sell under a branded variety without registration (2 is false). They also have right to compensation (3) if a registered seed underperforms.
MCQ 3. What is the proposed maximum penalty for a “major offence” under the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025?
A) ₹50,000 and a warning
B) ₹2 lakh
C) ₹10 lakh
D) ₹30 lakh plus possible imprisonment
Explanation:
For repeat or serious offences (e.g., sale of spurious / non-registered seeds), the penalty can go up to ₹30 lakh, and also license cancellation or imprisonment up to 3 years.
For repeat or serious offences (e.g., sale of spurious / non-registered seeds), the penalty can go up to ₹30 lakh, and also license cancellation or imprisonment up to 3 years.
MCQ 4. Which of the following mechanisms to ensure seed traceability is part of the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025?
A) Blockchain-based ledger (mandatory)
B) QR-code-based labelling on seed packets
C) GPS-based tracking of seed distribution
D) Manual paper-based seed registry
Explanation:
The Bill mandates labelling of seed packets including QR codes, which provide traceability details (variety, source, quality, germination).
The Bill mandates labelling of seed packets including QR codes, which provide traceability details (variety, source, quality, germination).
MCQ 5. DRISHTI system is jointly developed by which of the following organizations?
A) Indian Railways & IIT Bombay
B) Western Railway & IIT Delhi
C) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) & IIT Guwahati
D) South Eastern Railway & DRDO
Explanation:
The DRISHTI system is a collaboration between Northeast Frontier Railway and IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation & Development Foundation.
The DRISHTI system is a collaboration between Northeast Frontier Railway and IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation & Development Foundation.
MCQ 6. What is the primary purpose of the DRISHTI AI system in railways?
A) To detect rail track cracks
B) To monitor freight wagon door locking during transit
C) To optimize train scheduling with AI
D) To automate passenger ticketing
Explanation:
DRISHTI is designed to detect unlocked or tampered wagon doors in real time, enhancing freight security.
DRISHTI is designed to detect unlocked or tampered wagon doors in real time, enhancing freight security.
MCQ 7. Which key technology is used by the DRISHTI system?
A) Satellite imagery
B) Blockchain
C) Computer vision + Machine learning
D) RFID only
Explanation:
The system uses AI-powered cameras and ML algorithms to analyze door position and locking state.
The system uses AI-powered cameras and ML algorithms to analyze door position and locking state.
MCQ 8. One of the advantages of DRISHTI over traditional manual checks is:
A) It requires fewer staff, reducing manpower costs
B) It works only when the train is stationary
C) It replaces all security personnel entirely
D) It uses only audio detection of door sounds
Explanation:
DRISHTI automates the monitoring of door locks in real time, reducing dependence on manual inspections.
DRISHTI automates the monitoring of door locks in real time, reducing dependence on manual inspections.
MCQ 9. Which of the following challenges might Indian Railways face in scaling DRISHTI across its freight network?
A) High cost of AI deployment
B) Real-time data transmission from moving trains
C) False alarms from anomaly detection
D) All of the above
Explanation:
Scaling DRISHTI involves cost, infrastructure (data), and ensuring AI models are accurate to avoid false positives.
Scaling DRISHTI involves cost, infrastructure (data), and ensuring AI models are accurate to avoid false positives.
MCQ 10. Who prepared the “Global Inequality Report 2025” commissioned by the G20?
A) UN Development Programme (UNDP)
B) World Inequality Lab
C) G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts led by Joseph Stiglitz
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Explanation:
The report was prepared by a special experts committee under the South African Presidency of G20.
The report was prepared by a special experts committee under the South African Presidency of G20.