MCQ’s on State Issues

MCQ’s on State Issues

1. Consider the following statements:
2. The policy entitles women employees in Karnataka to a maximum of 12 days of menstrual leave annually.
3. It has been implemented only for employees in the organized private sector.
4. It recognizes menstrual health as both a workplace and rights-based issue.
5. It is based on the recommendations of a committee headed by Dr. Sapna S.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 2, 3 and 4 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C

2. Consider the following statements:

1. Amazon has established one of its largest campuses in Bengaluru.
2. Such campuses are examples of Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
3. GCCs in India primarily perform low-end back-office functions only.
4. These campuses contribute to employment generation in high-skill sectors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

3. Consider the following statements regarding bioeconomy in Karnataka:

1. The State contributes nearly one-fifth to India’s bioeconomy.
2. The bioeconomy expanded from $31 billion in 2023 to $39.2 billion in 2025.
3. The growth rate during this period was less than 20%.
4. Karnataka added over 200 biotech start-ups in 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 2 and 4 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

4. With reference to the Asha Kirana Initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It is implemented under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI).
2. The initiative primarily focuses on providing tertiary-level super-specialty eye care services in urban hospitals.
3. It involves doorstep screening of individuals through community health workers such as ASHAs.
4. It provides free spectacles and cataract surgeries to eligible beneficiaries through government and empanelled hospitals.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. One only
2. Two only
3. Three only
4. All Four

Answer: C

5. With reference to the Kusuma Sanjeevini Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to provide prophylactic treatment and emergency transport services free of cost to haemophilia patients.
2. The programme introduces Emicizumab, which is administered intravenously on a daily basis.
3. Haemophilia is a genetic disorder caused by deficiency of clotting factors such as Factor VIII or Factor IX.
4. The use of Emicizumab under the programme helps in preventing recurrent bleeding episodes and associated joint deformities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

6. With reference to the AVGC-XR Policy (2024–29), consider the following statements:

1. The policy aims to position Karnataka as a global hub for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality.
2. It targets that exports from the AVGC-XR sector should constitute at least 80% of the total sectoral revenue.
3. The policy focuses on large enterprises and provides support for startups or MSMEs with the potential to create 20 lakh jobs in the next five years.
4. It includes provisions for skill development, infrastructure creation, and financial incentives to promote the AVGC-XR ecosystem.

How many of the statements given above is/ are NOT correct?

1. Two only
2. Three only
3. All Four
4. All are correct

Answer: D

7. Assertion (A): Karnataka has launched the State Action Plan for Rabies Elimination (SAPRE) with a target of achieving zero human deaths due to dog-mediated rabies by 2030.

Reason (R): Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is almost always fatal once clinical symptoms appear, but is preventable through vaccination and timely post-exposure prophylaxis.

Choose the correct answer:

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: A

8. Assertion (A): Karnataka became the first State in India to release a comprehensive State Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (SAPSE).

Reason (R): Snakebite envenoming and rabies are major public health concerns, and targeted state-level action plans help in reducing mortality through prevention, timely treatment, and awareness.

Choose the correct answer:

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: B

9. Consider the following statements:

1. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a necessary cause for the majority of cervical cancer cases.
2. HPV vaccines are prophylactic in nature and do not treat existing infections.
3. Cervical cancer can be effectively eliminated solely through vaccination without the need for screening programmes.
4. High HPV vaccination coverage among adolescent girls can contribute to herd immunity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

10. With reference to solid waste management initiatives in Bengaluru, consider the following statements:

1. Two new Integrated Solid Waste Management Parks are proposed at Gollahalli and Doddabelavangala.
2. These parks are being developed exclusively on privately owned land through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
3. The initiative is being undertaken by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited.
4. Residents can report garbage issues through the Sahay 2.0 platform. A dedicated helpline number and WhatsApp chatbot are available for grievance redressal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 2, 3 and 4 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C

11. With reference to the “Tulu” language, consider the following statements:

1. Tulu belongs to the Dravidian language family.
2. It is predominantly spoken in coastal Karnataka and parts of Kerala.
3. Tulu is already included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
4. Recognition in the Eighth Schedule can promote preservation and development of the language.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

12. With reference to the mVahan app and geo-fencing of Fitness Certificates (FCs), consider the following statements:

1. Geo-fencing ensures that Fitness Certificates are issued only from designated Regional Transport Office (RTO) locations.
2. The mVahan app uses location-based technology to verify the physical presence of the vehicle at the testing site.
3. The system eliminates the need for any physical inspection of vehicles for issuing FCs.
4. The initiative aims to curb fraudulent issuance of Fitness Certificates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 2, 3 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C

Key Answers

01). C               

02). A            

03). B                 

04). C               

05). B              

06). D             

07). A               

08). B              

09). A             

10). C               

11). A             

12). C