Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (23-09-2026)

1.       Which of the following correctly identifies Greenland’s geographical location and political association?

(a)     Geographically in Europe; part of the Kingdom of Denmark

(b)     Geographically in North America; part of the Kingdom of Norway

(c)     Geographically in Europe; part of the Kingdom of Norway

(d)     Geographically in North America; part of the Kingdom of Denmark

2.      Which habitat is most closely associated with the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in the Indian subcontinent?

(a)     Alpine meadows interspersed with high-altitude rocky slopes

(b)     Arid scrublands interspersed with shifting inland sand dunes

(c)     Coastal mangroves interspersed with saline tidal mudflats

(d)     Floodplain grasslands interspersed with wetlands and riverine forests

3.      In Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala (1986), students respectfully stood during the National Anthem but declined to sing because of sincerely held religious beliefs. Which constitutional principle was central to protecting them?

(a)     Freedom of conscience can protect respectful non-participation in singing.

(b)     Freedom of conscience permits obstruction of others participating in singing.

(c)     Freedom of religion exempts believers from every generally applicable law.

(d)     Freedom of expression protects participation only when the majority approves.

4.      Consider the following matters:

1. Marriage and divorce
2. Inheritance and succession
3. Adoption and family relations
4. Election of representatives to Parliament

How many of the above fall within the personal-law matters ordinarily associated with a Uniform Civil Code?

(a)     Only one

(b)     Only two

(c)     Only three

(d)     All four

5.      With reference to solar panels installed above irrigation canals, consider the following statements:

1. They can reduce the need to acquire additional land for electricity generation.
2. Shading the canal can reduce water loss through evaporation.
3. Their electricity generation necessarily depends on the speed of water flowing below them.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a)     1 and 2 only

(b)     2 and 3 only

(c)     1 and 3 only

(d)     1, 2 and 3

6.      A school introduces a nutritious breakfast programme. Which finding most directly indicates that it is contributing to human capital formation?

(a)     Higher expenditure on food purchases and kitchen equipment

(b)     Better child nutrition, classroom attention and learning outcomes

(c)     More suppliers participating in the food procurement process

(d)     Greater quantities of ingredients delivered to school kitchens

7.      Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a)     Only one

(b)     Only two

(c)     All three

(d)     None

8.      With reference to Article 25 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. It protects freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practise and propagate religion.
2. Its protection extends to all persons, not merely Indian citizens.
3. It prevents the State from regulating secular activities associated with religious practices.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a)     1 and 2 only

(b)     2 and 3 only

(c)     1 and 3 only

(d)     1, 2 and 3

9.      Consider the following countries:

1. Canada
2. Norway
3. Finland
4. United Kingdom
5. Denmark

How many of the above are member States of the Arctic Council?

(a)     Only two

(b)     Only three

(c)     Only four

(d)     All five

10.    A rhinoceros horn is composed primarily of which substance, also found in human hair and nails?

(a)     Collagen

(b)     Keratin

(c)     Chitin

(d)     Calcium phosphate

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (23-09-2026):

1.    Answer: D

2.   Answer: D

3.   Answer: A

4.   Answer: C

5.   Answer: A

6.   Answer: B

7.   Answer: C

8.   Answer: A

9.   Answer: C

10. Answer: B

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