1. The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as
(a) The number of children born per 1000 people in the population in a year.
(b) The number of children born to a couple in their lifetime in a given population.
(c) The birth rate minus death rate.
(d) The average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.
2. The trend of rising female enrolment in higher education coexisting with low Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) is best explained by which of the following concepts?
(a) Demographic dividend
(b) Jobless growth
(c) Broken education-to-employment pipeline
(d) Structural unemployment
3. Consider the following statements regarding mass movement and landslides:
- Every landslide is a form of mass movement.
- Every mass movement is a landslide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Gender Parity Index (GPI):
- A GPI value greater than 1 indicates that female enrolment relative to the population is higher than male enrolment.
- The GPI is calculated as the ratio of male Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) to female GER.
- A rising GPI automatically indicates improved female labour force participation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. With reference to Article 26 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
- The right under Article 26 is available only to citizens of India.
- Article 26 protects the collective right of a religious denomination, while Article 25 protects the individual’s right to freedom of religion.
- The State cannot regulate the administration of property owned by a religious denomination.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following statements:
- Certification by the CBFC is a precondition for a film’s public exhibition in theatres.
- A film certified “A” restricts exhibition to adult audiences.
- Digital content streamed on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms falls within the certification jurisdiction of the CBFC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following statements regarding futures contracts:
- They are standardized contracts traded on recognized exchanges for the purchase or sale of an underlying asset at a predetermined price on a future date.
- They are used by hedgers as well as speculators in commodity and financial markets.
- Entering into a futures contract eliminates price risk for all parties to the contract.
- Futures markets facilitate price discovery by incorporating market expectations regarding future supply and demand.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
8. Statement-I: Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945 provides exemptions from certain licensing requirements for specified drug formulations.
Statement-II: Exemptions granted under Schedule K can be reviewed and withdrawn through subsequent rule amendments.
(a) Both are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, Statement-II is correct
9. Consider the following statements regarding the IUCN Red List criteria for classifying a species as Critically Endangered (CR):
- A species must satisfy all five quantitative criteria (A–E) to be classified as Critically Endangered.
- A species may qualify as Critically Endangered solely on the basis of a quantitative analysis showing a sufficiently high probability of extinction in the wild.
- A species with fewer than 50 mature individuals automatically qualifies as Critically Endangered under one of the IUCN criteria.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following pairs:
- Invoice discounting: Sale of an approved receivable to a financier in exchange for immediate funds
- Without-recourse financing: The seller of the receivable retains liability if the buyer defaults on payment
- Collateral-free financing: Financing extended without requiring the borrower to pledge an asset as security
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (11-07-2026):
1. Answer: D
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: A
5. Answer: A
6. Answer: A
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: B
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