1. Regarding the removal of members of the Election Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The procedure for the removal of the CEC is identical to that of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
2. An Election Commissioner cannot be re-moved from office except on the recom-mendation of the Chief Election Commis-sioner.
3. The grounds for removal of the CEC include “violation of the Constitution.”
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. With reference to the Forest Survey of India (FSI), consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body established under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
2. It is responsible for publishing the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) every year.
3. It functions under the Ministry of Environ-ment, Forest and Climate Change.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None
3. In the context of the “two-child norm” and judicial precedents in India, consider the following:
1. The Supreme Court in the Javed v. State of Haryana (2003) case upheld the constitu-tionality of the two-child norm for election candidates.
2. The Judiciary has ruled that such norms vio-late the Fundamental Right to equality un-der Article 14 of the Constitution.
3. The Supreme Court views population control measures as a “reasonable restriction” on the right to contest elections.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
4. With reference to the NAMASTE Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at the mechanical cleaning of sewers and sep-tic tanks.
2. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
3. The scheme aims to achieve zero fatalities in sanitation work in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
5. With reference to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, consider the following statements:
1. The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commis-sioners.
2. The Selection Committee consists of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.
3. A Search Committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary prepares a panel of names for consideration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to Coal Gasification, consider the following statements:
1. It is a process that involves the direct com-bustion of coal to produce thermal energy.
2. The process produces syngas, which is pri-marily a mixture of carbon monoxide, hydro-gen, and carbon dioxide.
3. The National Coal Gasification Mission aims to gasify 100 Million Tonnes of coal by the year 2047.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
7. Which of the following countries participated with the Indian Armed Forces in the joint military exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2026’?
(a) Maldives
(b) Mauritius
(c) Seychelles
(d) Sri Lanka
8. With reference to the ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025’ report by SIPRI, consider the following statements:
1. India has emerged as the world’s largest im-porter of major arms for the period 2021–25.
2. Russia remains India’s primary arms supplier, accounting for nearly 40% of its total im-ports during this period.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
9. With reference to ‘White Phosphorus’, consider the following statements:
1. It is a translucent, waxy solid that ignites spontaneously upon contact with water.
2. It exhibits chemiluminescence, a property where the substance glows in the dark.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
10. Article 21A was inserted into the Constitution by which of the following Constitutional Amendments?
(a) 72nd Amendment
(b) 83rd Amendment
(c) 86th Amendment
(d) 93rd Amendment
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (10-03-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (c)
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