1. With reference to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. It applies to the administration of tribal are-as in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripu-ra, and Manipur.
2. The acts of Parliament or the State Legisla-ture do not apply to autonomous districts, or apply with specified modifications.
3. The Governor has the power to dissolve an Autonomous District Council.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. With reference to Helium, consider the following statements:
1. It is primarily obtained as a byproduct of natural gas extraction.
2. Liquid helium is essential for the functioning of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ma-chines.
3. It is highly flammable and toxic gas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
3. Consider the following statements about the Hudsonian Godwit:
1. It undertakes one of the longest annual mi-grations among birds.
2. It migrates between the Arctic and southern South America.
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
4. With reference to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, consider the following statements:
1. Only individuals professing Hinduism, Sikh-ism, or Buddhism can be deemed members of a Scheduled Caste.
2. A member of a Scheduled Tribe loses their ST status upon conversion to Christianity or Islam.
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
5. With reference to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Subject of “Personal Laws” falls under the Union List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
2. If a State UCC Bill conflicts with a Central Law on a Concurrent subject, it can still pre-vail in that State if it receives the Assent of the President.
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. Match the following (Strategic Petroleum Reserves in India):
List I (Location) List II (State)
A. Padur 1. Gujarat
B. Chandikhol 2. Karnataka
C. Bikaner 3. Odisha
D. Rajkot 4. Rajasthan
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) A–2, B–3, C–4, D–1
(b) A–2, B–4, C–3, D–1
(c) A–3, B–2, C–4, D–1
(d) A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4
7. With reference to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), consider the following statements:
1. SEBI functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
2. SEBI regulates both securities market and commodity derivatives market in India.
3. SEBI can regulate collective investment schemes but not chit funds.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following statements about India’s Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP):
1. It aims to blend ethanol derived from molasses, sugarcane, and grains with petrol.
2. The programme seeks to reduce crude oil imports, save foreign exchange, lower emissions, and boost farmers’ income.
3. India achieved its 10% blending target in 2022 and advanced the E20 target to 2025/26.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, recently seen in the news, is released by which of the following organizations?
(a) World Bank
(b) Transparency International
(c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
(d) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
10. Consider the following statements about Biopharma SHAKTI initiative:
1. It aims to boost indigenous production of biologics and biosimilars.
2. It promotes human-relevant research models and encourages non-animal testing methodologies.
3. It is a Centrally Sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Science & Technology.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (25-03-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (a)
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