1. With reference to the office of the Governor in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution mandates that a Governor must be a resident of the state they are ap-pointed to, in order to understand local is-sues.
2. The oath of office to the Governor is admin-istered by the President of India.
3. A person can be appointed as Governor for two or more states simultaneously.
4. The Governor holds office during the pleas-ure of the President, which can be exercised at any time without stating a reason.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only
2. Consider the following statements regarding the concept of Total Fertility Rate (TFR):
1. It represents the average number of chil-dren a woman would have in her lifetime based on current age-specific fertility rates.
2. A TFR of 2.1 is generally considered the “Replacement Level Fertility” required to keep a population stable.
3. If a state’s TFR falls to 1.5, it indicates that the population will eventually begin to de-cline in the absence of migration.
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
3. The Supreme Court’s judgement in the B.P. Singhal v. Union of India case is most closely associated with which of the following?
(a) The process of consultation with the Chief Minister during Governor appointments.
(b) The immunity of the Governor from criminal proceedings.
(c) The non-arbitrary nature of the President’s power to remove a Governor.
(d) The eligibility of a Member of Parliament to hold the office of Governor.
4. With reference to the National Mission for Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), consider the following statements:
1. It is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2. It provides a viability price mechanism linked to Crude Palm Oil prices for farmers.
3. The scheme places special emphasis on the North-Eastern states and Andaman & Nico-bar Islands.
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 “Gravity Bombs,” often mentioned in the context of modern aerial warfare, consider the following statements:
1. They are unpowered munitions whose tra-jectory is primarily determined by gravity and the speed of the launch aircraft.
2. The use of gravity bombs typically requires the attacking force to have already achieved air superiority over the target area.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:
1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.
2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.
3. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not ex-tend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the terri-torial sea is measured.
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
7. The “Strait of Hormuz,” frequently in the news due to regional conflicts, is a critical maritime chokepoint connecting:
(a) The Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
(b) The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
(c) The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
(d) The Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
8. Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, known for the conservation of the Indian sloth bear, is located in which one of the following states?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Telangana
(c) Odisha
(d) Madhya Pradesh
9. With reference to the Malabar Grey Hornbill, consider the following statements:
1. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
2. Unlike many other hornbill species, it lacks a prominent casque on its bill.
3. It is currently listed under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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. With reference to the “Dugong (Sea Cow)”, consider the following statements:
1. It is the only strictly herbivorous marine mammal in the world.
2. In India, its highest population density is found in the Gulf of Kutch.
3. It is currently listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (06-03-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (d)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (d)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (b)
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