Answer: (c) They may disrupt the federal structure and constitutional balance
Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect – RPA 1951 does not directly prohibit them.

• (b) Incorrect – Preamble doesn’t need to be amended for this reform.

• (c) Correct – The Court questioned whether such a major reform would violate the federal structure, suggesting it needs broad consensus and perhaps constitutional amendment.

(d) Incorrect – It is not defined under Basic Structure Doctrine yet.

Answer: (c) Building nuclear power plants in third countries
Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect – Not focused on uranium sourcing.

• (b) Incorrect – No mention of 5G collaboration in the context.

• (c) Correct – The roadmap explores joint nuclear infrastructure development in friendly countries, in line with global south outreach.

(d) Incorrect – BrahMos export is unrelated to this roadmap.

Answer: (c) It integrates river conservation with dolphin habitat protection
Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect – Tourism is not the main focus.

• (b) Incorrect – River transport is not entirely banned.

• (c) Correct – The project underlines ecosystem-based river conservation to support the Gangetic dolphin population.

(d) Incorrect – The project is mainly focused in northern India, especially the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers.

Answer: (c) It mandates government approval for over 26% FDI, impacting editorial independence**
Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect – Indian startups are not barred.

• (b) Incorrect – Defence-related media is still highly restricted.

• (c) Correct – The press note has raised concern as mandatory government approval over 26% FDI may affect editorial freedom and autonomy.

(d) Incorrect – The policy actually increases regulation, not bypassing it.

Answer: (c) It reaffirms that SC has exclusive jurisdiction over Centre-State legal conflicts
Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect – Parliament does not resolve Centre-State disputes under Article 131.

• (b) Incorrect – Election Commission has no role in such legal matters.

• (c) Correct – Article 131 gives the Supreme Court exclusive original jurisdiction in disputes between Centre and States or between States.

• (d) Incorrect – High Courts do not have this original jurisdiction.