UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — PM to visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on 17th July

Q1. India's first indigenously built Hydrogen Fuel Cell train, approved for the Jind–Sonipat section of Northern Railway, is a train-set comprising how many coaches?

  • A. 8 coaches
  • B. 10 coaches
  • C. 12 coaches
  • D. 16 coaches

Q2. With reference to India's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell train vis-à-vis conventional railway traction, consider the following statements: 1. Its fuel cell generates motive power by combustion of hydrogen in the engine, in the same manner as a diesel locomotive. 2. Unlike conventional diesel traction, it emits only water vapour as a by-product. 3. It is designed to operate on the Jind–Sonipat section at a maximum speed of 75 kmph. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Its fuel cell generates motive power by combustion of hydrogen in the engine, in the same manner as a diesel locomotive.
  2. Unlike conventional diesel traction, it emits only water vapour as a by-product.
  3. It is designed to operate on the Jind–Sonipat section at a maximum speed of 75 kmph.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. The Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway, a greenfield corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana, passes through the territories of the following: 1. Haryana 2. Punjab 3. Jammu & Kashmir 4. Rajasthan Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified as being traversed by the expressway?

  1. Haryana
  2. Punjab
  3. Jammu & Kashmir
  4. Rajasthan
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 3 only
  • D. 4 only

Q4. In the context of Bharatmala Pariyojana, the term 'greenfield expressway' most precisely refers to which one of the following?

  • A. An access-controlled highway built on an entirely new alignment where no road existed before
  • B. An existing National Highway widened to six lanes along its current alignment
  • C. A highway corridor reserved exclusively for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles
  • D. A road corridor developed with roadside tree plantation to offset carbon emissions

Q5. With reference to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, consider the following: 1. It has been declared an Institution of National Importance. 2. It functions under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 3. It was established in the year 1962. 4. It is a privately owned deemed-to-be university. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. It has been declared an Institution of National Importance.
  2. It functions under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  3. It was established in the year 1962.
  4. It is a privately owned deemed-to-be university.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. Comparing the institutional status of PGIMER, Chandigarh with other bodies, consider the following statements: 1. PGIMER was established in 1962, whereas it was accorded the status of an Institution of National Importance in 1967. 2. Unlike AIIMS, New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh is NOT an Institution of National Importance. 3. PGIMER is administered by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare rather than by the Chandigarh UT Administration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. PGIMER was established in 1962, whereas it was accorded the status of an Institution of National Importance in 1967.
  2. Unlike AIIMS, New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh is NOT an Institution of National Importance.
  3. PGIMER is administered by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare rather than by the Chandigarh UT Administration.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q7. With reference to the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme under which railway stations are being redeveloped, consider the following pairs: 1. Ahmedabad station — design inspired by the Modhera Sun Temple 2. Dwarka station — design inspired by the Dwarkadheesh Temple 3. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme — launched by the Ministry of Railways 4. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme — first launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Which of the pairs given above is/are NOT correctly matched?

  1. Ahmedabad station — design inspired by the Modhera Sun Temple
  2. Dwarka station — design inspired by the Dwarkadheesh Temple
  3. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme — launched by the Ministry of Railways
  4. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme — first launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q8. Which one of the following best describes the central design philosophy of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?

  • A. Long-term redevelopment of stations as modern multimodal hubs, with building designs drawing on local culture, heritage and architecture
  • B. Construction of entirely new railway lines connecting stations that currently lack broad-gauge access
  • C. Privatisation of station operations by handing over management to private concessionaires for a fixed lease period
  • D. Conversion of existing railway stations into dedicated freight terminals to decongest passenger traffic

Q9. For how many States does the city of Chandigarh presently serve as the joint (shared) capital?

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Four

Q10. Chandigarh's status as a 'Union Territory', as created under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, is best defined by which one of the following?

  • A. A centrally administered territory governed by the President of India acting through an appointed Administrator
  • B. A full-fledged State having its own elected legislative assembly and Council of Ministers with plenary powers
  • C. An autonomous tribal region administered under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
  • D. A special category State entitled to a higher share of central assistance under a distinct funding formula

Q11. With reference to the National Green Hydrogen Mission, consider the following: 1. A target of producing at least 5 MMT per annum of green hydrogen by 2030 2. The SIGHT programme incentivising electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production 3. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy as the nodal ministry 4. A target of 500 GW of installed renewable energy capacity to be created exclusively under the Mission by 2030 Which of the above is/are NOT correctly associated with the Mission?

  1. A target of producing at least 5 MMT per annum of green hydrogen by 2030
  2. The SIGHT programme incentivising electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production
  3. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy as the nodal ministry
  4. A target of 500 GW of installed renewable energy capacity to be created exclusively under the Mission by 2030
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 3

Q12. The National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet in which one of the following years?

  • A. 2021
  • B. 2022
  • C. 2023
  • D. 2024