Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (11-04-2026)

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1.    Consider the following rivers of the Indus River System:

  1. Ravi
  2. Beas
  3. Chenab
  4. Jhelum

Which of the above are classified as Western Rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

2.   Consider the following statements regarding dragonflies and damselflies:

  1. Both dragonflies and damselflies spend a part of their life cycle in aquatic environments.
  2. Dragonflies and damselflies are considered useful bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem health.
  3. Habitat fragmentation and water pollution can significantly affect their population.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

3.   With reference to the Indus Waters Treaty, consider the following statements:

  1. The treaty was signed with the assistance of the World Bank.
  2. India has no rights over the western rivers under the treaty.
  3. A Permanent Indus Commission was established under the treaty.

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

4.   Consider the following statements regarding hate speech in India:

  1. The Constitution explicitly defines hate speech.
  2. Article 19(2) permits reasonable restrictions on free speech.
  3. Section 153A IPC deals with promoting enmity between groups.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

5.   D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following States?

(a) Assam

(b) Arunachal Pradesh

(c) Sikkim

(d) Meghalaya

6.   Hyperspectral imaging, sometimes seen in advanced Earth observation missions, is best described as:

(a) Capturing images only in the visible spectrum with extremely high spatial resolution

(b) Recording data across numerous narrow spectral bands to identify material characteristics

(c) Using radar waves exclusively for underground imaging

(d) Generating three-dimensional images using laser reflections only

7.   Consider the following statements regarding scramjet propulsion systems:

  1. A scramjet engine uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion.
  2. In a scramjet engine, airflow inside the engine remains subsonic during combustion.
  3. Scramjet engines are generally suitable for sustained hypersonic flight.
  4. Scramjet-powered systems may reduce the need to carry large quantities of onboard oxidiser.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 2, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

8.   Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Plea bargaining in India generally involves an accused voluntarily pleading guilty in exchange for reduced punishment or lesser charges.

Statement II: In plea bargaining, the accused is acquitted after settlement in the same manner as compounding of offences.

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 is the correct explanation of Statement I

(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect

(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

9.   With reference to the “Girmitiya” system, consider the following statements:

  1. It emerged after the abolition of slavery in several European colonies.
  2. Under this system, Indian labourers were mainly taken to colonies in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific regions.

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

10. With reference to MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle) technology, consider the following statements:

  1. MIRV enables a single ballistic missile to carry multiple warheads.
  2. The warheads carried by a MIRV-equipped missile can be directed toward different targets.
  3. MIRV technology is used only in cruise missiles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (11-04-2026):

1.    Answer: C

2.   Answer: D

3.   Answer: B

4.   Answer: A

5.   Answer: B

6.   Answer: B

7.   Answer: C

8.   Answer: C

9.   Answer: C

10. Answer: A

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