1. With respect to cattle of India, Find the odd one out:
(a) Gir
(b) Punganur
(c) Sahiwal
(d) Jersey
2. Consider the following financial institutions:
1. Scheduled Banks
2. Non-Banking Financial Companies
3. Payments Banks
4. Cooperative Banks
Which of the above can accept demand deposits from the general public?
(a) Only 1
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Consider the following features:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Single Citizenship
3. Presidential System
4. Independence of Judiciary
5. Office of Governor
How many of the above features of the Indian constitutional system were inspired by the Constitution of the United States of America?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) Only four
4. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is chaired by:
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Defence Minister
(c) Chief of Defence Staff
(d) National Security Adviser
5. Which one of the following organisations is the nodal institution for faunal taxonomy, surveys and documentation in India?
(a) Botanical Survey of India
(b) Zoological Survey of India
(c) Wildlife Institute of India
(d) National Biodiversity Authority
6. Which one of the following best describes “gas flaring” in the oil and gas industry?
(a) The controlled burning of associated natural gas produced during crude oil extraction when it is not captured or utilised.
(b) The release of natural gas directly into the atmosphere without combustion to reduce pressure during oil extraction.
(c) The conversion of associated natural gas into Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at the wellhead before transportation.
(d) The reinjection of associated natural gas into underground reservoirs to maintain reservoir pressure and enhance oil recovery.
7. Statement I: A widening credit-deposit gap may increase banks’ dependence on alternative sources of funds.
Statement II: Certificates of Deposit enable banks to mobilise short-term funds from the money market, generally at a higher cost than Current Account Savings Account (CASA) deposits.
Statement III: Therefore, greater reliance on Certificates of Deposit necessarily improves banks’ Net Interest Margin (NIM).
Which one of the following correctly describes the relationship among the above statements?
(a) Statements I and II together support Statement III.
(b) Statement II supports Statement I, but Statement III does not logically follow.
(c) Statements I and III support Statement II.
(d) Statement III explains Statements I and II.
8. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional and legal framework governing cattle slaughter in India:
- Animal preservation and cattle protection primarily fall under the State List of the Seventh Schedule.
- The Constitution directs the State to preserve cattle breeds and prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves and useful milch or draught cattle.
- The Constitution requires every State to impose a complete prohibition on cattle slaughter irrespective of local legislation.
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, explicitly bans the slaughter of all animals for food across the entire territory of India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9. Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme launched by the Government of India:
- The nationwide campaign targets adolescent girls primarily at the age of 14 years to maximise protection before exposure to HPV.
- The initial phase of the national rollout uses a single-dose schedule of the quadrivalent Gardasil-4 vaccine, in line with evolving global recommendations.
- Vaccination under the programme is voluntary and requires parental or guardian consent.
- The indigenously developed Cervavac is the primary vaccine being used in the first phase of the national rollout.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
10. Consider the following statements regarding Additional Judges of a High Court:
- They are appointed by the President of India under Article 224 of the Constitution.
- They may be appointed to deal with a temporary increase in the business of the High Court or the arrears of pending cases.
- Their tenure is for a period not exceeding two years, after which they may be appointed as Permanent Judges subject to the constitutional process.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (04-07-2026):
1. Answer: D
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: A
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: C
10. Answer: D
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