Daily Passage Test for CLAT - Apr 24 MCQs & solutions Free

Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released regulations for the operation of civil drones in India. Registration and Licensing: All drones must be registered with the DGCA, and operators must have a license to fly them. Registrations can be done on the "Digital Sky platform" operated by the DGCA which provides a single-window online platform for drone registrations and approvals related to drone operations. Operator Requirements: Operators must be over 18 years of age, have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution, and pass a written exam. Once the drone operation license is issued, it is valid for 10 years. Restrictions on Use: There are restrictions on where and when operators can fly drones. For example, operators cannot fly near airports or in densely populated areas.

Do I need a license or registration for my drone in India?

• Yes. To operate a drone in India, you must be registered with the DGCA and have a license to fly it. You must be over 18 years of age, have passed 10th standard exams, and have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution. You will also need to pass a written exam.
• Once the exam is passed, you will receive a remote pilot certificate from the DGCA via the Digital Sky Platform within 15 days. Once the certificate is issued, it is valid for 10 years.
• Under the new rules, a certificate is not required for operating nano drones (weighing less than 250 grams) and non-commercial micro drones (weighing less than 2 KG).

What kind of restrictions are there on the use of drones in India?

• Drone ownership and operation are far more simplified under the 2021 Rules than earlier regulations. But some restrictions are in place with specific emphasis on approvals, licenses, uses and compliances and drone operators must be aware of them to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws.

Green, Yellow, and Red Zones

• The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has also deployed an interactive airspace map on the Digital Sky Platform for the convenience of drone operators and all other stakeholders. The map is color-coded into Green, Yellow, and Red zones.
• While no permission is required to fly drones in the green zones, yellow zones are controlled airspace and need special permission to enter. Red zones are strictly no-fly zones. Red zones include areas such as military bases or nuclear power plants and other sensitive areas are restricted due to the risk of accidents or national security purposes.

Restriction on speed and elevation

• Operators should not fly Nano and micro drones over 50 ft. above ground level and above a speed of 25 m/s.

No permission - No Take-off

• In India, before every operation of a drone, permission is mandatory. Drone operators can see permission via a mobile app (covered under the digital sky platform) which automatically grants or rejects the permission. The specifications of drones permitted for use in India require them to be incapable of take-off without permission.
• Operators of drones must ensure that they comply with all these restrictions. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including a fine of up to INR 1,00,000.

Q. Raj, an aspiring photographer, recently acquired a drone with the intention of capturing aerial images of picturesque spots in his city. He has refrained from obtaining the necessary license and registration for his drone, citing his perception that the new regulations are overly complex and time-consuming. On a particular day, Raj operates his drone in close proximity to a bustling market area and inadvertently crashes it into an adjacent building, resulting in property damage. The building's owner registers a complaint with the local law enforcement, leading to Raj being summoned to court to confront potential legal repercussions. What are the legal consequences Raj might face for operating his drone without proper licensing and registration in India?

Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released regulations for the operation of civil drones in India. Registration and Licensing: All drones must be registered with the DGCA, and operators must have a license to fly them. Registrations can be done on the "Digital Sky platform" operated by the DGCA which provides a single-window online platform for drone registrations and approvals related to drone operations. Operator Requirements: Operators must be over 18 years of age, have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution, and pass a written exam. Once the drone operation license is issued, it is valid for 10 years. Restrictions on Use: There are restrictions on where and when operators can fly drones. For example, operators cannot fly near airports or in densely populated areas.

Do I need a license or registration for my drone in India?

• Yes. To operate a drone in India, you must be registered with the DGCA and have a license to fly it. You must be over 18 years of age, have passed 10th standard exams, and have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution. You will also need to pass a written exam.
• Once the exam is passed, you will receive a remote pilot certificate from the DGCA via the Digital Sky Platform within 15 days. Once the certificate is issued, it is valid for 10 years.
• Under the new rules, a certificate is not required for operating nano drones (weighing less than 250 grams) and non-commercial micro drones (weighing less than 2 KG).

What kind of restrictions are there on the use of drones in India?

• Drone ownership and operation are far more simplified under the 2021 Rules than earlier regulations. But some restrictions are in place with specific emphasis on approvals, licenses, uses and compliances and drone operators must be aware of them to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws.

Green, Yellow, and Red Zones

• The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has also deployed an interactive airspace map on the Digital Sky Platform for the convenience of drone operators and all other stakeholders. The map is color-coded into Green, Yellow, and Red zones.
• While no permission is required to fly drones in the green zones, yellow zones are controlled airspace and need special permission to enter. Red zones are strictly no-fly zones. Red zones include areas such as military bases or nuclear power plants and other sensitive areas are restricted due to the risk of accidents or national security purposes.

Restriction on speed and elevation

• Operators should not fly Nano and micro drones over 50 ft. above ground level and above a speed of 25 m/s.

No permission - No Take-off

• In India, before every operation of a drone, permission is mandatory. Drone operators can see permission via a mobile app (covered under the digital sky platform) which automatically grants or rejects the permission. The specifications of drones permitted for use in India require them to be incapable of take-off without permission.
• Operators of drones must ensure that they comply with all these restrictions. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including a fine of up to INR 1,00,000.

Q. Rajiv, a novice drone enthusiast, has acquired a 1. 5 kg drone. He chooses to fly it at his local park because he is eager to test out his new acquisition. He does not, however, have a registration or license for his drone. The drone crashes into a nearby building while in flight, inflicting damage to the building and its contents. The building's owner complains to the police about Rajiv for the harm he did. What legal repercussions can Rajiv experience if he uses an unlicensed drone in India without registering it?

Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released regulations for the operation of civil drones in India. Registration and Licensing: All drones must be registered with the DGCA, and operators must have a license to fly them. Registrations can be done on the "Digital Sky platform" operated by the DGCA which provides a single-window online platform for drone registrations and approvals related to drone operations. Operator Requirements: Operators must be over 18 years of age, have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution, and pass a written exam. Once the drone operation license is issued, it is valid for 10 years. Restrictions on Use: There are restrictions on where and when operators can fly drones. For example, operators cannot fly near airports or in densely populated areas.

Do I need a license or registration for my drone in India?

• Yes. To operate a drone in India, you must be registered with the DGCA and have a license to fly it. You must be over 18 years of age, have passed 10th standard exams, and have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution. You will also need to pass a written exam.
• Once the exam is passed, you will receive a remote pilot certificate from the DGCA via the Digital Sky Platform within 15 days. Once the certificate is issued, it is valid for 10 years.
• Under the new rules, a certificate is not required for operating nano drones (weighing less than 250 grams) and non-commercial micro drones (weighing less than 2 KG).

What kind of restrictions are there on the use of drones in India?

• Drone ownership and operation are far more simplified under the 2021 Rules than earlier regulations. But some restrictions are in place with specific emphasis on approvals, licenses, uses and compliances and drone operators must be aware of them to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws.

Green, Yellow, and Red Zones

• The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has also deployed an interactive airspace map on the Digital Sky Platform for the convenience of drone operators and all other stakeholders. The map is color-coded into Green, Yellow, and Red zones.
• While no permission is required to fly drones in the green zones, yellow zones are controlled airspace and need special permission to enter. Red zones are strictly no-fly zones. Red zones include areas such as military bases or nuclear power plants and other sensitive areas are restricted due to the risk of accidents or national security purposes.

Restriction on speed and elevation

• Operators should not fly Nano and micro drones over 50 ft. above ground level and above a speed of 25 m/s.

No permission - No Take-off

• In India, before every operation of a drone, permission is mandatory. Drone operators can see permission via a mobile app (covered under the digital sky platform) which automatically grants or rejects the permission. The specifications of drones permitted for use in India require them to be incapable of take-off without permission.
• Operators of drones must ensure that they comply with all these restrictions. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including a fine of up to INR 1,00,000.

Q. Rajiv claims that since his drone weighs only 1.5 kg, he doesn't need to register it or obtain a license. Is this claim accurate based on the information provided in the passage?

Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released regulations for the operation of civil drones in India. Registration and Licensing: All drones must be registered with the DGCA, and operators must have a license to fly them. Registrations can be done on the "Digital Sky platform" operated by the DGCA which provides a single-window online platform for drone registrations and approvals related to drone operations. Operator Requirements: Operators must be over 18 years of age, have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution, and pass a written exam. Once the drone operation license is issued, it is valid for 10 years. Restrictions on Use: There are restrictions on where and when operators can fly drones. For example, operators cannot fly near airports or in densely populated areas.

Do I need a license or registration for my drone in India?

• Yes. To operate a drone in India, you must be registered with the DGCA and have a license to fly it. You must be over 18 years of age, have passed 10th standard exams, and have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution. You will also need to pass a written exam.
• Once the exam is passed, you will receive a remote pilot certificate from the DGCA via the Digital Sky Platform within 15 days. Once the certificate is issued, it is valid for 10 years.
• Under the new rules, a certificate is not required for operating nano drones (weighing less than 250 grams) and non-commercial micro drones (weighing less than 2 KG).

What kind of restrictions are there on the use of drones in India?

• Drone ownership and operation are far more simplified under the 2021 Rules than earlier regulations. But some restrictions are in place with specific emphasis on approvals, licenses, uses and compliances and drone operators must be aware of them to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws.

Green, Yellow, and Red Zones

• The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has also deployed an interactive airspace map on the Digital Sky Platform for the convenience of drone operators and all other stakeholders. The map is color-coded into Green, Yellow, and Red zones.
• While no permission is required to fly drones in the green zones, yellow zones are controlled airspace and need special permission to enter. Red zones are strictly no-fly zones. Red zones include areas such as military bases or nuclear power plants and other sensitive areas are restricted due to the risk of accidents or national security purposes.

Restriction on speed and elevation

• Operators should not fly Nano and micro drones over 50 ft. above ground level and above a speed of 25 m/s.

No permission - No Take-off

• In India, before every operation of a drone, permission is mandatory. Drone operators can see permission via a mobile app (covered under the digital sky platform) which automatically grants or rejects the permission. The specifications of drones permitted for use in India require them to be incapable of take-off without permission.
• Operators of drones must ensure that they comply with all these restrictions. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including a fine of up to INR 1,00,000.

Q. According to the regulations in India, which of the following zones would Rajiv be allowed to fly his unlicensed drone without any special permission?

Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released regulations for the operation of civil drones in India. Registration and Licensing: All drones must be registered with the DGCA, and operators must have a license to fly them. Registrations can be done on the "Digital Sky platform" operated by the DGCA which provides a single-window online platform for drone registrations and approvals related to drone operations. Operator Requirements: Operators must be over 18 years of age, have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution, and pass a written exam. Once the drone operation license is issued, it is valid for 10 years. Restrictions on Use: There are restrictions on where and when operators can fly drones. For example, operators cannot fly near airports or in densely populated areas.

Do I need a license or registration for my drone in India?

• Yes. To operate a drone in India, you must be registered with the DGCA and have a license to fly it. You must be over 18 years of age, have passed 10th standard exams, and have completed a training course from a DGCA-approved institution. You will also need to pass a written exam.
• Once the exam is passed, you will receive a remote pilot certificate from the DGCA via the Digital Sky Platform within 15 days. Once the certificate is issued, it is valid for 10 years.
• Under the new rules, a certificate is not required for operating nano drones (weighing less than 250 grams) and non-commercial micro drones (weighing less than 2 KG).

What kind of restrictions are there on the use of drones in India?

• Drone ownership and operation are far more simplified under the 2021 Rules than earlier regulations. But some restrictions are in place with specific emphasis on approvals, licenses, uses and compliances and drone operators must be aware of them to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws.

Green, Yellow, and Red Zones

• The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has also deployed an interactive airspace map on the Digital Sky Platform for the convenience of drone operators and all other stakeholders. The map is color-coded into Green, Yellow, and Red zones.
• While no permission is required to fly drones in the green zones, yellow zones are controlled airspace and need special permission to enter. Red zones are strictly no-fly zones. Red zones include areas such as military bases or nuclear power plants and other sensitive areas are restricted due to the risk of accidents or national security purposes.

Restriction on speed and elevation

• Operators should not fly Nano and micro drones over 50 ft. above ground level and above a speed of 25 m/s.

No permission - No Take-off

• In India, before every operation of a drone, permission is mandatory. Drone operators can see permission via a mobile app (covered under the digital sky platform) which automatically grants or rejects the permission. The specifications of drones permitted for use in India require them to be incapable of take-off without permission.
• Operators of drones must ensure that they comply with all these restrictions. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including a fine of up to INR 1,00,000.

Q. What penalties might Rajiv face for operating his unregistered and unlicensed 1.5 kg drone in India without permission, which subsequently caused damage to a building?