1. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can President’s Rule be imposed in a State?
(a) Article 352
(b) Article 356
(c) Article 360
(d) Article 365
2. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of President’s Rule in a state?
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers
3. Dissolution of local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), consider the following statements:
1. GDP at constant prices reflects the impact of inflation.
2. An increase in GDP at current prices always indicates real economic growth.
3. GDP includes the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a given period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
4. With reference to international trade, what is meant by a tariff?
(a) A tax imposed by a government on the export of goods and services
(b) A non-monetary restriction on the quantity of imported goods
(c) A tax imposed by a government on the import of goods and services
(d) A subsidy provided to domestic producers to promote exports
5. The Kamchatka Peninsula shares maritime boundaries with which of the following?
1. Japan
2. United States
3. South Korea
4. China
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
6. With reference to Mission Vatsalya, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. The scheme prioritizes institutional care over family-based care for children.
3. The scheme is guided by the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and POCSO Act, 2012.
4. The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) acts as the nodal agency.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the appointment and functioning of Directors-General of Police (DGPs) in India?
1. The DGP of a state is selected by the state government from a panel of officers empanelled by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
2. The Supreme Court has mandated that a DGP must have a minimum residual tenure of six months before retirement at the time of appointment.
3. The DGP is appointed solely at the discretion of the Chief Minister without any external consultation.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following pairs of Peninsulas and their locations:
Peninsula Location
1. Kamchatka Peninsula a. Northwest of Russia
2. Kola Peninsula b. Northwest of Central America
3. Yucatán Peninsula c. Far East Russia
4. Iberian Peninsula d. Southwestern Europe
Choose the correct option using the code given below
(a) 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-а
(b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
(c) 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
(d) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
9. Consider the following statements
Statement 1:
Earthquake occurs when the plate has moved far enough and the edges unstick on one of the faults.
Statement 2:
The location below the Earth’s surface where the earthquake starts is called the hypocentre, and the location directly above it on the surface of the Earth is called the epicentre.
Statement 3:
While deeper quakes spread farther as seismic waves move radially upwards to the surface, they lose energy while travelling greater distances.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) All three statements are correct and Statement 2 explains Statement 1
(b) All three statements are correct and Statement 2 does not explain Statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is incorrect, but Statements 2 and 3 are correct
(d) All the statements are correct and none explain each other
10. Consider the following statements with reference to Electoral rolls
1. Globally, the quality of electoral rolls is judged on three counts l.e. accuracy, completeness, and equity.
2. Completeness is about ensuring that every person who is entitled figures on the voters’ list.
3. Equity is about a fair and proportionate representation of all social groups.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) One only
(b) Two only
(c) All three
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â None
Answer for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (31-07-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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