1. Consider the following statements regarding lac cultivation:
1. Lac is a natural resin secreted by the insect Kerria lacca.
2. Palash, Kusum and Ber can serve as host trees for lac insects.
3. Lac harvesting necessarily requires the felling of the host tree.
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
2. Consider the following conditions associated with the formation and intensification of tropical cyclones:
1. Warm ocean water, generally above 26.5°C
2. Abundant atmospheric moisture
3. Low vertical wind shear
4. Sufficient Coriolis force
How many of the above conditions favour tropical cyclone development?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
3. With reference to tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean, consider the following statements:
1. RSMC New Delhi is responsible for naming cyclones in the region.
2. Cyclone names are drawn from suggestions made by members of the WMO/ESCAP Panel.
3. October to December constitutes one of the principal cyclone seasons in the region.
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
4. Consider the following statements regarding the creation or abolition of a State Legislative Council:
1. The State Legislative Assembly must first pass a resolution by a special majority.
2. Parliament may subsequently create or abolish the Council by an ordinary law.
3. Such a parliamentary law is not treated as a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
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
5. With reference to the powers of a State Legislative Council, consider the following statements:
1. It may recommend amendments to a Money Bill but cannot prevent its passage.
2. It can delay an ordinary bill but cannot permanently veto it.
3. The State Council of Ministers is collectively responsible only to the Legislative Assembly.
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
6. Consider the following items:
1. Foreign currency assets
2. Gold reserves
3. Special Drawing Rights
4. Reserve tranche position in the International Monetary Fund
5. Assets of a sovereign wealth fund
How many of the above are included in India’s official foreign-exchange reserves?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Financial Stability and Development Council:
1. It is a statutory body established under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
2. It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
3. Its Sub-Committee is chaired by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
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
8. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The Constitution of India contains asymmetric federal provisions for particular States and regions.
Reason (R): Article 371A provides special safeguards concerning specified customary practices and land-related matters in Nagaland.
Which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
9. With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements:
1. Each permanent member of the Security Council possesses a veto over substantive resolutions.
2. General Assembly resolutions are generally recommendatory rather than legally enforceable.
3. The United Nations does not maintain an independent standing army of its own.
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
10. Which one of the following correctly represents the membership of the G4 group seeking reform of the United Nations Security Council?
(a) India, Brazil, Germany and Japan
(b) India, Brazil, Germany and South Africa
(c) India, Japan, Indonesia and South Africa
(d) Brazil, Germany, Mexico and South Africa
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (24-10-2026):
1. Answer: A
2. Answer: D
3. Answer: D
4. Answer: D
5. Answer: D
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: A
9. Answer: D
10. Answer: A
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