1.   With reference to lunar regolith, consider the following statements:
1. Lunar regolith refers to the loose, fragmented material present on the Moon’s surface.
2. It is formed mainly due to weathering by flowing water and wind erosion.
3. Its physical properties are important for designing landers, rovers and future lunar habitats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Â Which Schedule of the Constitution lists subjects related to Panchayats?
(a) Tenth Schedule
(b) Eleventh Schedule
(c) Twelfth Schedule
(d) Seventh Schedule
3.  Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Auroras are commonly observed near polar regions.
Reason (R): Charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth’s upper atmosphere along magnetic field lines near the poles.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
4. Â Consider the following statements about the Moon:
1. The Moon has no appreciable atmosphere, so weathering by wind and rain is absent on its surface.
2. The south pole of the Moon is never visible from Earth because the same side of the Moon always faces Earth.
3. The Moon’s surface is not even and consists of craters, mountains, valleys and plains.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
5.  With reference to the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. Article 48A directs the State to protect and improve the environment.
2. Article 51A(g) makes it a Fundamental Duty of citizens to protect forests and wildlife.
3. Both Article 48A and Article 51A(g) were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
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
6. Â Diego Garcia, sometimes seen in news, is located in which of the following regions?
(a) South China Sea
(b) Western Indian Ocean
(c) Central Indian Ocean
(d) Eastern Mediterranean Sea
7.  Kanha Tiger Reserve, one of India’s well-known wildlife reserves, is located in which of the following States?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Rajasthan
8.   With reference to Asiatic lions in India, consider the following statements:
1. Asiatic lions are naturally found only in India.
2. They are listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. They are included in Appendix I of CITES.
4. They are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9.  With reference to the rights of OCI cardholders in India, which of the following are not available to them?
1. Right to vote in Indian elections
2. Right to contest Lok Sabha elections
3. Right to hold constitutional posts
4. Right to lifelong visa facility
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Consider the following pairs:
| Constitutional Provision | Related Principle |
| Article 23 | Prohibition of forced labour |
| Article 24 | Prohibition of child employment in all forms of work |
| Article 39(e) | Protection of workers’ health and strength |
| Article 42 | Just and humane conditions of work |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (20-04-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: D
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: A
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