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51.
What is 'Varunastra', which was recently test-fired by the Indian Navy?
A Surface-to-Air Missile
B Anti-Submarine Torpedo
C Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
D Stealth Destroyer
52.
A lunar sample return mission typically involves which key components or phases?
A Only an orbiter to map the lunar surface
B A lander, an ascent vehicle, and an Earth return module
C A flyby probe to collect atmospheric data
D A telescope for deep space observation
53.
Which of the following ISRO missions successfully demonstrated soft landing on the lunar surface and deployed a rover?
A Chandrayaan-1
B Chandrayaan-2
C Chandrayaan-3
D Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
54.
What is the primary objective of ISRO's planned Chandrayaan-4 mission?
A To establish a permanent lunar base
B To conduct a human landing on the Moon
C To return lunar samples to Earth
D To orbit Mars and study its atmosphere
55.
A strong manufacturing sector typically contributes to which of the following in an economy?
A Increased reliance on imports
B Job creation and economic diversification
C Decline in foreign investment
D Reduced technological advancement
56.
Which of the following indices is commonly used to measure the performance of the manufacturing sector and industrial output in India?
A Consumer Price Index (CPI)
B Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
C Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
D Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)
57.
What is the direct consequence of strong momentum in the manufacturing sector, as stated in the topic?
A Decline in agricultural output
B Boost in industrial output
C Increase in service sector contribution
D Reduction in exports
58.
Why does the RBI maintain vigilance on inflation during periods of economic expansion?
A Economic expansion always leads to deflation
B Rapid growth can lead to demand-pull inflation
C Inflation is irrelevant during expansion
D To encourage exports
59.
Which of the following is a key monetary policy tool used by the RBI to control inflation?
A Fiscal policy
B Repo rate
C Export subsidies
D Direct tax reforms
60.
What is the primary concern of the RBI amidst economic expansion, as highlighted in the topic?
A Fiscal deficit
B Inflation
C Exchange rate volatility
D Unemployment