1. Paintings made on cave walls using natural pigments such as red ochre and charcoal are called pictographs. At which of the following locations can pictographs belonging to the Mesolithic and Neolithic phases of India be found?
(a) Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
(b) Sanchi Stupa
(c) Lothal Dockyard
(d) Elephanta Caves
2. With respect to the Asiatic Lion, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- A protected area in western India is home to the world’s only wild population of this species listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
- The concentration of the entire wild population in a single landscape makes the species vulnerable to disease outbreaks, natural disasters and climate-related stresses.
- Unlike African lions, Asiatic lions are primarily solitary animals and do not form social groups.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
3. Which of the following best describes “criticality” with respect to a nuclear reactor?
(a) The point at which all neutrons produced in fission are absorbed without causing further fission
(b) The stage at which the reactor becomes dangerously overheated and must be shut down immediately
(c) The process by which nuclear fuel is converted into radioactive waste after use
(d) The condition in which a sustained nuclear chain reaction is maintained at a steady rate
4. With reference to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated primarily within the Brahmaputra floodplain.
- In addition to the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, it serves as an important habitat for wetland birds, including several species of raptors and storks.
- The notified area of the park extends across both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Statement-I: The right to privacy is recognised as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Statement-II: Compulsory DNA testing may affect an individual’s bodily autonomy and privacy.
Which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
6. Consider the following processes:
- Roasting
- Smelting
- Calcining
Which of the above are examples of pyroprocessing used in metallurgy?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following pairs:
| Mango Variety | State/region commonly associated with it |
| 1. Amrapali | Jharkhand |
| 2. Alphonso (Hapus) | Konkan |
| 3. Dashehari | Uttar Pradesh |
| 4. Banganapalli | Kerala |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
8. With reference to Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It provides health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
- Beneficiaries can avail treatment only in government hospitals within their home State.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. With reference to Bt Cotton in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Bt Cotton was the first genetically modified crop approved for commercial cultivation in India.
- It was introduced primarily to provide resistance against bollworm attacks.
- Approval for commercial cultivation of genetically modified crops in India is granted by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following pairs of Minerals & Sectors where they are used:
| Mineral | Emerging Sector |
| 1. Lithium | Electric vehicle batteries |
| 2. Rare Earth Elements | Electronics and defence systems |
| 3. Graphite | Semiconductor manufacturing |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (08-06-2026):
1. Answer: A
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: D
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: D
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: A
9. Answer: D
10. Answer: C
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