1. With reference to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), consider the following statements:
1. It occurs when microbes become resistant to drugs designed to kill them.
2. It can spread between different bacterial species.
3. It affects only viral infections.
How many statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
2. Which of the following best describes a “free-return trajectory” used in space missions?
(a) A circular orbit maintained around Earth using constant propulsion
(b) A direct shortest path taken by spacecraft to reach the Moon
(c) A stationary orbit where the spacecraft remains fixed relative to Earth
(d) A trajectory that allows a spacecraft to return to Earth using gravitational forces without major propulsion after lunar flyby
3. Which of the following situations best reflects “constitutional morality”?
(a) A State government supports a majority-backed protest even when it violates fundamental rights of a minority community
(b) A local administration allows vigilante groups to enforce cultural norms in the name of public sentiment
(c) A public authority selectively enforces laws to maintain political popularity
(d) A court upholds individual rights and equality before law even when the decision is unpopular with the majority
4. Consider the following works:
1. Gulamgiri
2. Shetkaryacha Asud
3. Tritiya Ratna
4. Annihilation of Caste
How many of the above are associated with Jyotirao Phule?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
5. Which of the following favour natural delivery over C-section?
1. Faster recovery
2. Lower infection risk
3. Better neonatal immunity
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to custodial violence safeguards in India, consider the following:
1. Article 21 implicitly protects against torture.
2. Confessions obtained under coercion are admissible in court.
3. Supreme Court guidelines mandate procedural safeguards during arrest.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following geographical characteristics of a country:
- It lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere and is traversed by a major line of latitude passing through its central region
- It is bounded by two major oceans and features a vast arid interior plateau with sparse population.
- The country experiences a unique combination of Mediterranean climate in its southwest and tropical monsoon influence in its north.
- It is geologically one of the oldest landmasses, with minimal recent tectonic activity and extensive mineral deposits.
Which of the following countries best fits the above description?
(a) Brazil
(b) South Africa
(c) Australia
(d) Turkey
8. Consider the following countries:
1. Finland
2. Belarus
3. Armenia
4. Kazakhstan
5. Mongolia
6. North Korea
7. Sweden
How many of the above are neighbours of Russia?
(a) Only four
(b) Only five
(c) Only six
(d) All seven
9. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission have been accepted by the Government of India as they are binding on it.
Reason (R): The Finance Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
10. The guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court in the DK Basu vs State of West Bengal case are primarily related to:
(a) Electoral reforms and transparency in political funding
(b) Environmental protection and sustainable development
(c) Safeguards against custodial violence and procedures during arrest and detention
(d) Judicial review and basic structure doctrine
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (08-04-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (d)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: A
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (d)
10. Answer: (c)
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