Advanced Quiz – 23 September 2026 | Science & Tech

Answer: (c) Only three

Explanation: Pairs 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched. Section 52 specifies acts that do not constitute copyright infringement, including certain fair dealing uses. Section 65A deals with protection of technological measures, while retaining protection for specified lawful purposes. Section 3(d) of the Patents Act restricts patenting of a new form of a known substance unless the statutory requirement relating to enhancement of known efficacy is satisfied. Pair 4 is incorrect. The WPPT protects the rights of performers and producers of phonograms, not geographical indications.

Answer: (a)

Explanation: In the 2024 nine-judge Bench decision, the Supreme Court by an 8:1 majority held that “intoxicating liquor” under Entry 8 of List II is not restricted to liquor already fit for human consumption. The expression can encompass alcohol that may be used as raw material for producing intoxicating liquor. The judgment overruled the relevant interpretation in Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd. that had narrowly confined Entry 8.

Answer: (a)

Explanation: BC Sakhis provide grassroots banking services such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers and account-related assistance. Krishi Sakhis support agricultural livelihoods and improved farming practices. Swachhagrahis promote sanitation and behavioural change. Awaas Mitras facilitate implementation of rural housing programmes, including beneficiary support and construction monitoring. Jal Sakhis and related village-level cadres assist with water planning, quality monitoring and operation and maintenance of rural water systems.

Answer: (c) Only four

Explanation: Statements 1, 3, 4 and 5 are correct. The NGT was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. Under Section 19, it is not bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure and is guided by principles of natural justice. Section 20 requires it to apply sustainable development, the precautionary principle and the polluter pays principle. Under Section 22, an appeal may be made to the Supreme Court, ordinarily within 90 days. Statement 2 is therefore incorrect.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation: Article 345 enables a State Legislature to adopt one or more languages in use in the State, or Hindi, for all or any of the State’s official purposes, subject to Articles 346 and 347. Article 347 empowers the President, where the prescribed conditions are met, to direct official recognition of a language spoken by a section of a State’s population. Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule is not a prerequisite for a State to adopt a language for official purposes. The Eighth Schedule contains 22 languages, and Tulu is not among them.