1. An economy produces only one final good. Its output rises from 100 units to 110 units, while its price rises from ₹10 to ₹12 per unit. Using the first year as the base year, what are the growth rates of nominal GDP and real GDP?
(a) Nominal GDP: 10%; Real GDP: 32%
(b) Nominal GDP: 20%; Real GDP: 10%
(c) Nominal GDP: 32%; Real GDP: 10%
(d) Nominal GDP: 32%; Real GDP: 20%
2. A settlement is classified as a Census Town but continues to be governed by a Gram Panchayat. Which statement best explains this situation?
(a) Statistical classification as urban does not automatically create an urban local government.
(b) Every Census Town must be governed jointly by a municipality and a Gram Panchayat.
(c) A Gram Panchayat can govern only settlements with fewer than 5,000 people.
(d) Census classification automatically converts a Gram Panchayat into a municipal corporation.
3. Consider the following territories:
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
How many of the above form part of Great Britain?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) All four
(d) Only one
4. With reference to the Global Gender Gap Index, consider the following statements:
- It measures gaps between women and men rather than simply measuring a country’s overall prosperity.
- Political empowerment is one of its dimensions.
- A high gender-parity score necessarily means that both women and men enjoy high absolute living standards.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. A competent adult receives a clear explanation of a proposed treatment, its risks and available alternatives. The person voluntarily declines it because it conflicts with their values.
Which ethical principle most directly supports respecting this decision?
(a) Beneficence—promoting the patient’s welfare
(b) Non-maleficence—avoiding harm to the patient
(c) Justice—ensuring fair treatment of patients
(d) Autonomy—respecting the patient’s informed choice
6. The pygmy hog is most closely associated with which habitat in India?
(a) Alpine meadows above the Himalayan tree line
(b) Tall, wet alluvial grasslands in Assam
(c) Tidal mangrove forests of the Sundarbans
(d) Arid scrublands of western Rajasthan
7. Consider the following conservation measures:
- Protecting pygmy hogs within their natural grassland habitat
- Breeding endangered animals in a conservation-breeding centre outside their natural habitat
- Maintaining seeds in a seed bank
- Restoring natural habitat within a protected area to support its wild species
How many of the above are examples of in-situ conservation?
(a) Only one
(b) Only three
(c) All four
(d) Only two
8. Consider the following transactions:
- A manufacturer purchases newly produced machinery for its factory.
- A State government constructs a new bridge.
- An investor buys existing shares from another investor.
- A household purchases vegetables for immediate consumption.
How many of the above directly contribute to Gross Fixed Capital Formation?
(a) Only two
(b) Only one
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9. A government builds a reliable freight railway connecting an industrial area to a port. Lower transport costs encourage private firms to establish new factories nearby.
Which concept best describes this outcome?
(a) Crowding out of private investment
(b) Crowding in of private investment
(c) Depreciation of fixed capital
(d) Substitution of imports for domestic production
10. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a District Mineral Foundation (DMF)?
(a) Fixing a uniform international price for minerals extracted in India
(b) Financing overseas mineral exploration exclusively for private companies
(c) Working for the benefit of people and areas affected by mining operations
(d) Replacing all environmental approvals required for mining projects
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (17-09-2026):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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