Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (11-09-2026)

1.       With reference to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs), consider the following statements:

1. Registration of political parties is governed by Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
2. Registration with the Election Commission automatically makes a party a recognised national or State party.
3. RUPPs may obtain a common symbol subject to prescribed conditions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)     1 and 3 only

(b)     1 and 2 only

(c)     2 and 3 only

(d)     1, 2 and 3

2.      With reference to the proposed Seeds Bill discussed recently, consider the following statements:

1. The existing principal Seeds legislation dates back to 1966.
2. A major concern is the circulation of fake or substandard seeds.
3. The proposed framework seeks greater traceability of seeds.
4. The government has stated that traditional seeds would be protected.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a)     Only one

(b)     Only two

(c)     Only three

(d)     All four

3.      Mercury is believed to be gradually shrinking primarily because:

(a)     Its interior has been cooling and contracting

(b)     Solar radiation is removing large amounts of its crust

(c)     Its atmosphere is collapsing onto its surface

(d)     Tidal forces from Venus are compressing it

4.      In the context of the recent Bihar floods, the term “backwater effect” refers to a situation in which:

(a)     Groundwater rises because glaciers melt upstream

(b)     A swollen main river prevents or slows its tributaries from draining into it

(c)     Floodwater flows permanently from the Ganga into the Bay of Bengal

(d)     Embankments divert rainfall back towards Nepal

5.       With reference to military exercises involving India, consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a)     Only one

(b)     Only two

(c)     Only three

(d)     All four

6.      Consider the following geographical sequence from the Indian Ocean towards the Mediterranean Sea:

1. Bab-el-Mandeb
2. Red Sea
3. Suez Canal
4. Mediterranean Sea

Which one of the following gives the correct sequence for a ship travelling from the Arabian Sea to Europe?

(a)     1-2-3-4

(b)     2-1-3-4

(c)     1-3-2-4

(d)     2-3-1-4

7.      Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a)     Only one

(b)     Only two

(c)     Only three

(d)     All four

8.      Which one of the following correctly distinguishes a constitutional body from a statutory body?

(a)     A constitutional body can never be regulated by legislation

(b)     A statutory body necessarily derives all its powers directly from the Constitution

(c)     A constitutional body derives its existence from the Constitution, whereas a statutory body is created by legislation

(d)     Only constitutional bodies can exercise regulatory functions

9.      Consider the following statements regarding planets of the Solar System:

1. A planet closer to the Sun does not necessarily have a higher average surface temperature than every planet farther away.
2. A planet with a very thin atmosphere may experience a greater day–night temperature difference than a planet with a dense atmosphere.
3. Greater distance from the Sun necessarily implies a slower rotation on its own axis.

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.    The Southern Transitional Council (STC), frequently seen in the news, is associated with which of the following countries?

(a)     Syria

(b)     Yemen

(c)     Libya

(d)     Sudan

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (11-09-2026):

1.    Answer: A

2.   Answer: D

3.   Answer: A

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: D

6.   Answer: A

7.   Answer: C

8.   Answer: C

9.   Answer: A

10. Answer: B

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