1. Â Â Which of the following best explains the working of a heat dome?
(a) Low pressure pulls cold air from the poles and causes snowfall.
(b) High pressure causes air to sink, warm by compression, suppress clouds and trap heat near the surface.
(c) Ocean currents directly carry hot water over land areas.
(d) Strong winds remove heat from the surface and create dry weather.
2. Â Climate whiplash refers to:
(a) Gradual seasonal cooling after summer.
(b) A permanent shift from tropical to temperate climate.
(c) Sudden transition from one weather extreme to another, such as drought to flood or cold to heat.
(d) Regular monsoon withdrawal from India.
3. Â Which of the following correctly explains the main logic behind coal gasification in India?
(a) It directly eliminates all carbon emissions from coal.
(b) It converts coal into syngas, which can be used to produce chemicals, fertilisers, hydrogen and fuels.
(c) It is used only for electricity transmission.
(d) It requires India to stop using domestic coal reserves.
4. Â With reference to Tuberculosis, consider the following statements:
- It is caused by a bacterium.
- It primarily affects the lungs, but may also affect other organs.
- It spreads mainly through contaminated water.
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
5. Â Which of the following best explains extrapulmonary tuberculosis?
(a) TB that affects the lungs very intensely
(b) TB that affects body parts other than the lungs
(c) TB caused by viruses
(d) TB transmitted through mosquito bites
6. Â Syngas mainly consists of:
(a) Nitrogen and oxygen
(b) Hydrogen and carbon-based gases
(c) Sulphur dioxide and ozone
(d) Argon and helium
7. Â Â With reference to the Competition Commission of India, consider the following statements:
- It is a statutory body.
- It enforces the Competition Act, 2002.
- It functions under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- It decides constitutional disputes between States.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Â Which of the following Indian States/UTs share a land boundary with China?
- Ladakh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Sikkim
- Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1 and 5 only
9. Â With reference to quantum mechanics, consider the following statements:
- At the quantum level, particles can show both particle-like and wave-like behaviour.
- Quantum superposition means a quantum system can exist in multiple possible states until measured.
- Quantum entanglement means two particles can remain correlated even when separated by large distances.
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
10. Novak Djokovic, a famous sportsperson, belongs to which sport?
(a) Football
(b) Badminton
(c) Hockey
(d) Tennis
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (29-04-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: A
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: A
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: D
10. Answer: D
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