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UPSC Prelims 2027 CGS Test-12
UPSC Prelims 2027 CGS Test-12
1. Consider the following statements on Summit for Democracy:
- It was launched by Indian Prime Minister.
- China and Bangladesh were not invited to the first Summit for Democracies.
- Defending against authoritarianism was one of its themes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
- The Summit for Democracy is an initiative by the US President with an aim to “renew the spirit and shared purpose” of the nations of the Free World.
- The Summit was centered around three principal themes: Defending against authoritarianism, Addressing and fighting corruption, Advancing respect for human rights.
- The invitees from the Asia-Pacific region to the Democratic Summit 2021 included India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Pakistan, Maldives, and the Philippines.
- Countries like China and Bangladesh were not invited to the first Summit for Democracies.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL):
- It serves as a digital repository of India’s traditional medicinal knowledge.
- It provides prior-art evidence to patent offices to prevent biopiracy.
- It grants patents for innovations based on traditional medicinal formulations.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
[A] 3 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 2 only
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: A [3 only]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: TKDL digitises traditional knowledge from systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga and Sowa-Rigpa. Statement 2 is correct: It provides prior-art evidence to patent offices, preventing the grant of patents on existing traditional knowledge and thereby curbing biopiracy. Statement 3 is incorrect: TKDL does not grant patents. It is a defensive mechanism to prevent wrongful patent claims, not a patent-granting authority.
3. Match the following categories of domestic agricultural support under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Agriculture with their characteristics:
| WTO Category |
Definition / Operational Status |
| 1. Green Box Subsidies |
A. Support that is decoupled from current production levels or prices; considered non-distortionary. |
| 2. Amber Box Subsidies |
C. Subsidies that distort trade and production; subject to strict limits (de minimis). |
| 3. Blue Box Subsidies |
B. Direct payments under production-limiting programmes; exempt from reduction commitments. |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[A] 1-A 2-C 3-B
[B] 1-C 2-A 3-B
[C] 1-B 2-A 3-C
[D] 1-A 2-B 3-C
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Correct Answer: A [1-A 2-C 3-B]
Notes:
Green Box subsidies (1-A) include domestic support measures that cause minimal or no trade distortion, such as decoupled income support like PM-KISAN. Amber Box subsidies (2-C) cover measures that distort production and trade, including input subsidies and price supports, subject to strict limits. Blue Box subsidies (3-B) refer to direct payments under production-limiting programmes exempt from reduction commitments.
4. Consider the following pairs regarding traditional martial art forms of India:
- Mallakhamb : Maharashtra
- Kalaripayattu : Kerala
- Thang-Ta : Manipur
- Gatka : Punjab
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2, 3 and 4 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
All four pairs are correctly matched. Mallakhamb – Maharashtra: A traditional Indian sport that combines gymnastics, yoga, and wrestling movements on a wooden pole or rope. It is closely associated with Maharashtra. Kalaripayattu – Kerala: One of the world’s oldest martial arts, originating in Kerala and traditionally linked with Dhanurveda, the ancient Indian science of warfare. Thang-Ta – Manipur: A traditional martial art of the Meitei community of Manipur. Meaning “sword and spear,” it represents the armed combat component of Huyel Langlon. Gatka – Punjab: A traditional Sikh martial art of Punjab, known for swordsmanship and stick-fighting, historically practiced by the Nihang warriors.
5. Consider the following pairs regarding tribal uprisings during British rule:
- Rampa Rebellion (1922-24) – Alluri Sitarama Raju
- Kol Uprising (1831–32) – Tilka Manjhi
- Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) – Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu
- Munda Rebellion (1899-1900) – Birsa Munda
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: C [Only three ]
Notes:
Pair 1 is correct: The Rampa Rebellion was led by Alluri Sitarama Raju against British forest policies in the Eastern Ghats. Pair 2 is incorrect: The Kol Uprising was associated with leaders such as Buddho Bhagat, whereas Tilka Manjhi led an earlier tribal resistance in the Rajmahal Hills and was not associated with the Kol Uprising. Pair 3 is correct: The Santhal Rebellion was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu against exploitative zamindars, moneylenders, and British rule.Pair 4 is correct: The Munda Ulgulan was led by Birsa Munda to resist colonial land policies and protect tribal rights.
Originally written on
October 21, 2026
and last modified on
October 21, 2026.
