1. Which of the following best describes Gandhiji’s concept of trusteeship?
(a) Wealth holders retain unrestricted ownership while making voluntary charitable donations
(b) Wealth holders manage their resources as a trust for the benefit of society
(c) Wealth holders transfer their enterprises to workers through compulsory equal distribution
(d) Wealth holders surrender their property to the State for centralised economic management
2. With reference to the Union Public Service Commission, consider the following statements:
1. Its chairman and members are appointed by the President.
2. Its expenses are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. Its recommendations on disciplinary matters are binding on the government.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
3. Regarding the “triple test” for OBC reservation in local bodies, consider the following requirements:
1. Establishing a dedicated commission to investigate backwardness in relation to local bodies.
2. Determining the reservation proportion for each local body using the commission’s recommendations.
3. Ordinarily keeping combined SC, ST and OBC reservation within 50% of total seats.
How many of the above form part of the triple test?
(a) All three
(b) Only two
(c) Only one
(d) None
4. Why is xenocortication, involving the transplantation of human cortical tissue into another species, significant for neuroscience research?
(a) It allows human neurons to be studied without any influence from the host animal.
(b) It reproduces the complete structure and functions of an adult human brain.
(c) It offers a research model because directly studying living human brain tissue is nearly impossible.
(d) It establishes that findings in animal hosts apply unchanged to human patients.
5. Parliament passes an Act authorising the Central Government to prescribe technical standards for storing petroleum. The Government subsequently notifies rules specifying these standards. This is an example of:
(a) Pre-legislative consultation
(b) Delegated legislation
(c) Constitutional amendment
(d) Judicial interpretation
6. With reference to landfill leachate, consider the following statements:
1. It can form when rainwater passes through waste and carries dissolved or suspended contaminants.
2. Its composition remains essentially unchanged as a landfill ages.
3. Impervious liners and collection systems help prevent contamination of surrounding soil and groundwater.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
7. Two wastewater samples are tested under identical standard conditions. Sample X has a substantially higher Biochemical Oxygen Demand than Sample Y. Which conclusion is most appropriate?
(a) Sample X has a greater demand for oxygen during microbial decomposition
(b) Sample X contains a greater concentration of dissolved oxygen initially
(c) Sample X necessarily contains a greater concentration of dissolved heavy metals
(d) Sample X necessarily requires less biological treatment before discharge
8. Consider the following activities:
1. Determining the orbits of tracked space objects
2. Assessing the risk of close approaches between satellites and debris
3. Predicting the atmospheric re-entry of tracked objects
4. Physically capturing debris using a robotic arm
How many of the above are observation-and-analysis functions associated with Space Situational Awareness?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9. Consider the following pairs:
1. Champaran Satyagraha — Grievances of indigo cultivators
2. Ahmedabad Mill Strike — Wage dispute involving textile workers
3. Kheda Satyagraha — Opposition to the colonial salt tax
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. Arrange the following events in chronological order, beginning with the earliest:
1. Poona Pact
2. Champaran Satyagraha
3. Gandhi–Irwin Pact
4. Withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement
Select the correct answer:
(a) 2–3–4–1
(b) 4–2–1–3
(c) 2–4–1–3
(d) 2–4–3–1
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (02-10-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d) 1 and 2 only
3. Answer: (a) All three
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (c) Only three
9. Answer: (b) Only two
10. Answer: (d) 2–4–3–1
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