PPSC Prelims 2025 GS Question Paper (07-Dec-2025)

Gambusia Affinis and Poecilia Reticulata, recently seen in the news, are species of which of the following?

Consider the following statements regarding the Similipal Tiger Reserve :
1. It was recently notified as Odisha's third national park, after Bhitarkanika and Satkosia.
2. It is a part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
3. It is the world's only known habitat of wild melanistic tigers.
4. It is the first reserve in India where the TrailGuard AI system has shown success as an anti-poaching tool.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding chess titles and recent developments :
1. The winner of the World Chess Championship is accorded the title of Grandmaster.
2. Once awarded, the title of Grandmaster is generally held for life.
3. Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest World Chess Champion by defeating Ding Liren of China in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the concept of microfinance in India, consider the following statements :
1. Microfinance focuses exclusively on the provision of microcredit facilities to low-income groups, and excludes insurance and savings.
2. The thrust of the microfinance initiative is to channelize production and consumption credit in multiple doses based on the absorption capacity of the prospective borrower.
3. It has evolved from 'charity-based' to 'thrift-based' and finally to 'trust and creditworthiness model'.
4. India has adopted the concept of microfinance from Bangladesh.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the India's Five-Year Plans, how many of the following statements given below are correct?
1. The Second Five-Year Plan focused on rapid industrialization through heavy and basic industries.
2. The largest contributor to investment in independent India's early growth experience (i.e., during the first three Five-Year Plans) was 'Domestic Savings'.
3. The main objectives of the Fourth Five-Year Plan were the removal of poverty and the attainment of self-reliance.
4. The Eighth Five-Year Plan was implemented after the economic liberalisation in India.
5. The Tenth Five-Year Plan marked a shift in the planning paradigm by stating in its preface that "The Plan is indicative in nature".
Select the correct answer using the options given below :