1. Consider the following countries:
1. Jordan
2. Lebanon
3. Syria
4. Israel
Which of the above countries share a coastline with the Mediterranean Sea?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
2. With reference to the election of members to the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. The representatives of each State are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of that State.
2. The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representa-tion by means of the single transferable vote.
3. The election is conducted through an open ballot system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the child nutrition indicators measured in the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), consider the following pairs:
Indicator Definition/ Measurement
1. Stunting Low weight-for-age
2. Wasting Low weight-for-height
3. Underweight Low height-for-age
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
4. With reference to global monitoring of religious freedom, which of the following institutions designates countries as “Countries of Particular Concern (CPC)” for violations of religious freedom?
(a) United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
(b) United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)
(c) Amnesty International
(d) International Court of Justice (ICJ)
5. With reference to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), consider the following statements:
1. It was established in 1861 with Robert Bruce Foote as its first Director-General.
2. It functions as an attached office under the Ministry of Education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. With reference to the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) functioning under the Ministry of Mines.
2. It is currently India’s largest producer of iron ore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Gynandromorphy is distinct from Hermaphroditism. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Hermaphrodites typically possess both sets of functioning reproductive organs simultaneously as a standard trait of the species.
2. Gynandromorphy is an accidental genet-ic anomaly and is not a standard charac-teristic of a species.
3. While hermaphroditism is common in earthworms, gynandromorphy has been reported in birds and crustaceans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to a possible shift from LPG-based cooking to electric cooking in India, consider the following statements:
1. It can reduce India’s import bill on cook-ing fuels.
2. It can lower the subsidy burden on the Government of India.
3. It can help reduce greenhouse gas emis-sions, especially when powered by re-newable energy.
4. It can improve energy efficiency in households due to higher efficiency of electric cooking appliances.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) All four
(d) None
9. With reference to the following locations and the water bodies they are associated with, consider the following pairs:
Location Associated Water Body
1. Fujairah Gulf of Oman
2. Kharg Island Persian Gulf
3. Bandar Abbas Strait of Hormuz
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. Consider the following statements about the United States of America (USA):
1. It shares the world’s longest land border with Canada.
2. It is the third most populous country in the world.
3. Its Constitution is the oldest written Constitution still in use.
4. It is the largest producer of crude oil in the world.
5. It is the largest producer of natural gas in the world.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (17-03-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (d)
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