1. Consider the following pairs:
| Ancient Site | Present-day Location |
| 1. Keeladi | Kerala |
| 2. Dharanikota | Telangana |
| 3. Eran | Rajasthan |
| 4. Ujjain | Gujarat |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) None of the above
2. Consider the following characteristics:
- Found in regions with high annual rainfall (generally above 200 cm)
- Characterised by multi-layered vegetation structure (emergent, canopy, understory)
- Trees are mostly evergreen with broad leaves
- Presence of high biodiversity and dense vegetation cover
- Rapid nutrient cycling, but soils are often nutrient-poor due to leaching
Which of the following types of forests is best described by the above features?
Options:
(a) Tropical Deciduous Forest
(b) Temperate Coniferous Forest
(c) Tropical Rainforest
(d) Boreal Forest
3. Consider the following statements regarding the National Board for Wildlife:
1. It is a statutory body whose recommendations are binding on the Central Government.
2. The Standing Committee of the Board is responsible for granting clearances to projects affecting wildlife habitats.
3. It is chaired by the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following fuels:
Fuel A: It is stored under high pressure in cylinders, remains in gaseous form, and is widely used as a transport fuel in vehicles.
Fuel B: It consists mainly of propane and butane, is easily liquefied under moderate pressure, and is commonly used for domestic cooking in cylinders.
Fuel C: It is primarily composed of methane, is liquefied at extremely low temperatures, and is used for bulk transport across long distances.
Fuel D: It is supplied through pipelines directly to households, remains in gaseous form, and is used for cooking and heating.
Which of the following correctly identifies Fuel A, B, C and D?
(a) CNG – LPG – LNG – PNG
(b) LNG – LPG – CNG – PNG
(c) CNG – PNG – LNG – LPG
(d) CNG – LPG – PNG – LNG
5. The term “Pashtuns”, frequently seen in news in the context of regional conflicts, refers to an ethnic group primarily inhabiting which of the following regions?
(a) Iran–Iraq borderlands
(b) Afghanistan–Pakistan borderlands
(c) Turkey–Syria region
(d) Central Asian steppes (Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan)
6. The term “GLP-1”, recently seen in the news in the context of new-generation drugs, refers to:
(a) A synthetic protein used in gene editing technology
(b) A gut-derived hormone involved in regulating blood sugar and appetite
(c) An enzyme responsible for fat metabolism in the liver
(d) A vaccine platform used for rapid development of mRNA vaccines
7. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: El Niño is associated with the warming of surface waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Statement-II: El Niño conditions tend to weaken the Indian summer monsoon.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
8. A prolonged conflict in West Asia leads to a sharp increase in global crude oil prices and higher freight and insurance costs for oil-importing countries. In this context, which one of the following is the most likely impact on India’s macroeconomic indicators, assuming other factors remain unchanged?
(a) Current Account Deficit may widen because import payments rise, even if export volumes remain unchanged.
(b) Current Account Deficit may narrow because higher oil prices automatically increase India’s foreign exchange reserves.
(c) Fiscal Deficit alone will worsen, but Current Account Deficit will remain unaffected because oil is an essential import.
(d) Current Account Deficit will improve if the conflict reduces domestic fuel consumption.
9. Consider the following States:
1. Kerala
2. Gujarat
3. Rajasthan
4. Haryana
How many of the above States have natural populations of lion-tailed macaque?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
10. Consider the following statements:
1. Bima Sugam is a digital platform for purchase, servicing and claims settlement of insurance prod-ucts.
2. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is a statutory body estab-lished under the IRDA Act, 1999.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (18-03-2026):
1. Answer: (d)
2. Answer: (c)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (c)
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