Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (14-04-2026)

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1.     Consider the following statements regarding coal gasification:

  1. Coal gasification converts coal into a combustible gas mixture through partial oxidation under high temperatures.
  1. Syngas produced during coal gasification mainly contains hydrogen and carbon monoxide.
  2. Coal gasification completely eliminates carbon emissions from coal usage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

2.   Consider the following pairs:

Sea/Oceanic RegionSeparates China from
1.    Yellow SeaKorean Peninsula
2.   East China SeaJapan
3.   Taiwan StraitTaiwan
4.   Sea of JapanPhilippines

      Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

3.   Consider the following statements regarding the geographical connectivity between Iran and China:

1.    Iran and China do not share a direct land boundary.

2.   Any overland route between Iran and China must pass through at least one Central Asian country.

3.   Both Iran and China are connected to the Caspian Sea coastline.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

4.   Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following Indian States?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Haryana

(d) Madhya Pradesh

5.   With reference to India’s agricultural imports, consider the following:

  1. India imports large quantities of edible oils.
  2. India is completely self-sufficient in pulses production.
  3. Rising imports can narrow agricultural trade surplus.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

6.   Which of the following can be produced using syngas generated from coal gasification?

  1. Methanol
  2. Ammonia
  3. Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG)
  4. Urea

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

7.   Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act, 2006:

  1. It recognises traditional forest rights of Scheduled Tribes and other forest-dwelling communities.
  2. It provides rights over minor forest produce, habitation, and cultural practices.

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

8.   With reference to wildlife sanctuaries in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Wildlife sanctuaries are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
  2. Human activities are completely prohibited in all wildlife sanctuaries.
  3. Wildlife sanctuaries may be declared for the protection of ecologically sensitive species and habitats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

9.   With reference to Ernest Charles Jones, consider the following statements:

  1. He was associated with the Chartist Movement in Britain.
  2. He described the Revolt of 1857 as merely a military mutiny.
  3. He edited The People’s Paper.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

10. Consider the following members of the committee responsible for recommending the appointment of the CBI Director:

  1. Prime Minister
  2. Speaker of Lok Sabha
  3. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
  4. Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court judge nominated by the CJI

How many of the above are members of the selection committee?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) Only four

(d)  Only one

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (14-04-2026):

1.    Answer: A

2.   Answer: B

3.   Answer: B

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: C

6.   Answer: D

7.   Answer: C

8.   Answer: B

9.   Answer: B

10. Answer: B

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