Advanced Quiz – 1 October 2026 | General Studies

Answer: (a)

Explanation:
Both statements are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I.

The existence of a digital trail does not automatically make identification, investigation or recovery straightforward. Cybercriminals can conceal their physical location through VoIP and VPNs, operate across state and national boundaries, and transfer stolen money through multiple mule accounts.

This creates two simultaneous difficulties: tracing the offender across jurisdictions and freezing or recovering funds before they are moved further. The source also identifies weak grassroots digital-forensic capacity and problems in electronic-evidence preservation as additional constraints on successful investigation and conviction.

Answer: (a) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4

Explanation:
The sequence is:

Phoenix Settlement, 1904 → Champaran Satyagraha, 1917 → Harijan Sevak Sangh, 1932 → Sevagram Ashram, 1936.

Phoenix Settlement belongs to Gandhi’s South African phase. Champaran marked his first Satyagraha in India. Harijan Sevak Sangh was established in 1932 to work against untouchability and promote social equality. Sevagram Ashram was established in Wardha in 1936 and became associated with rural reconstruction, self-reliance and Swaraj.

Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:
All four associations are correct.

Bagh Caves in Madhya Pradesh are Buddhist rock-cut caves known particularly for their murals and monastic character.

Udaigiri Caves, largely belonging to the Gupta period, contain important Vaishnava imagery, particularly the monumental Varaha panel depicting the rescue of Bhudevi.

The Bateshwar, Padavali and Kakarmath temples of the Chambal Valley represent regional Nagara architecture and include sophisticated dry masonry construction using interlocked stone blocks without mortar.

The Rangpur-Sivasagar Historical Ensemble represents Tai Ahom political and architectural history. Its large reservoirs and related water-management systems demonstrate advanced hydraulic engineering.

Answer: (c) Only three

Explanation:
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct.

A State Party first places properties it considers potentially suitable for World Heritage inscription on its Tentative List. The source states that a property must remain there for at least one year before formal nomination. India’s total reached 78 after the latest additions.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Placement on the Tentative List represents the State Party’s assessment that a property may possess Outstanding Universal Value. It is not equivalent to inscription on the World Heritage List or final UNESCO recognition of its OUV.

Answer: (d) All four

Explanation:

1. CERT-In is correctly matched. It monitors cyber threats and vulnerabilities and coordinates responses to cybersecurity incidents.
2. I4C is correctly matched. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre facilitates coordination and real-time information sharing among law-enforcement agencies dealing with cybercrime.
3. NCIIPC is correctly matched. It is concerned with protecting Critical Information Infrastructure, including infrastructure in sectors such as banking, power, telecom and transportation.
4. FRI is correctly matched. The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator, developed by the Department of Telecommunications, classifies suspicious mobile numbers into Medium, High and Very High-risk categories.