6 July 2026

Quiz — 6 July 2026

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Questions

1. Which paragraph of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India provides exemption from disqualification for the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson of a House?

   1. A Paragraph 4
   2. B Paragraph 6
   3. C Paragraph 2
   4. D Paragraph 5

2. Under the Tenth Schedule, a member of a House shall not be disqualified on the grounds of defection if:

   1. A Their original political party merges with another political party.
   2. B They are appointed as a Minister in the government.
   3. C They abstain from voting against the party whip.
   4. D They resign from their party due to personal differences.

3. Which of the following best describes the 'metapopulation approach' in wildlife conservation?

   1. A Concentrating a species in a single, highly protected core area to ensure maximum monitoring.
   2. B Distributing a species across multiple, geographically separate habitats to reduce the risk of extinction from localized catastrophes.
   3. C Introducing non-native species into an ecosystem to increase biodiversity and genetic resilience.
   4. D Focusing exclusively on captive breeding programs to prevent the loss of genetic diversity.

4. The 2013 Supreme Court judgment regarding Asiatic lions primarily emphasized:

   1. A The immediate cessation of all tourism activities within the Gir National Park.
   2. B The conversion of all lion habitats into strictly protected biosphere reserves.
   3. C The necessity of establishing a second, geographically separate population for the species' long-term survival.
   4. D The exclusive right of the state of Gujarat to manage the Asiatic lion population.

5. Which of the following platforms is a GIS-based planning portal developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for rural development?

   1. A Gram Swaraj Portal
   2. B PM Gati Shakti
   3. C Yuktdhara
   4. D Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan

6. The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G) came into effect on which date?

   1. A July 1
   2. B April 1
   3. C August 1
   4. D June 1

7. According to the NFHS-6 data, what is the current trend regarding exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in India compared to NFHS-5?

   1. A It has remained stagnant despite higher institutional deliveries.
   2. B It has declined from 63.7% to 55.8%.
   3. C It has increased significantly in both rural and urban areas.
   4. D It has improved in rural areas but declined in urban areas.

8. Which of the following legislations in India is primarily aimed at protecting breastfeeding by restricting the commercial marketing of infant milk substitutes?

   1. A The Factories Act, 1948
   2. B The National Food Security Act, 2013
   3. C The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
   4. D The Infant Milk Substitutes Act

9. The Kothari Commission (1966) recommended that public expenditure on education should reach what percentage of India's GDP?

   1. A 5%
   2. B 4%
   3. C 6%
   4. D 3%

10. According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-22, what is the approximate share of women in undergraduate engineering enrolment in India?

    1. A 10-15%
    2. B 28-30%
    3. C 45-50%
    4. D Above 50%

11. Which of the following factors is identified as a primary cause for the decline in milk yield in buffaloes during summer months in the trans-Gangetic plains?

    1. A Lack of availability of high-protein synthetic feed
    2. B Increased metabolic heat production in indigenous breeds
    3. C Excessive rainfall during the winter season
    4. D High temperature-humidity index and potential evapotranspiration

12. Why are indigenous cattle breeds like Sahiwal and Hariana considered more resilient to heat stress compared to cross-bred cattle?

    1. A They possess traits such as loose skin, efficient sweating, and lower metabolic heat production
    2. B They are exclusively fed on drought-resistant fodder varieties
    3. C They have a higher density of sweat glands compared to buffaloes
    4. D They have a higher metabolic rate that generates more internal cooling

13. Under the revised PFRDA norms for NPS, what is the mandatory annuity portion for a subscriber with an accumulated corpus above ₹12 lakh?

    1. A 60%
    2. B 80%
    3. C 20%
    4. D 40%

14. Which of the following statements regarding the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) is correct?

    1. A RIS is exclusively available for subscribers with a corpus below ₹5 lakh.
    2. B RIS allows subscribers to draw down the non-annuity portion gradually while the balance remains invested.
    3. C RIS withdrawals are fully exempt from income tax under Section 10(12A).
    4. D RIS allows for the withdrawal of the entire corpus as a lump sum at the age of 60.

15. Which institution is primarily responsible for compiling marine fisheries data in India?

    1. A Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
    2. B National Institute of Oceanography
    3. C National Fisheries Development Board
    4. D Fishery Survey of India

16. What is the legal definition of the territorial sea in India as per standard maritime regulations?

    1. A Up to 5 nautical miles from the shore
    2. B Up to 24 nautical miles from the shore
    3. C Up to 200 nautical miles from the shore
    4. D Up to 12 nautical miles from the shore

17. The Code on Social Security, 2020, aims to consolidate several existing labour laws. Which of the following acts is subsumed under this Code?

    1. A Minimum Wages Act, 1948
    2. B Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
    3. C Trade Unions Act, 1926
    4. D Factories Act, 1948

18. What is the current statutory wage ceiling for mandatory contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund as per the existing framework?

    1. A ₹10,000
    2. B ₹12,000
    3. C ₹21,000
    4. D ₹15,000

19. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law?

    1. A Article 9
    2. B Article 5
    3. C Article 11
    4. D Article 14

20. The principle of 'jus soli' refers to which of the following?

    1. A Citizenship by descent
    2. B Citizenship by naturalization
    3. C Citizenship by birth and residence
    4. D Citizenship by registration

21. Which regional organization was specifically mentioned as a partner for Japan in its efforts to connect projects in the Bay of Bengal region with India's Northeast?

    1. A BIMSTEC
    2. B SAARC
    3. C IORA
    4. D ASEAN

22. What is the primary focus of the recent energy resilience agreements signed between India and Japan?

    1. A Transition to renewable energy in the Indo-Pacific
    2. B Joint exploration of oil in the South China Sea
    3. C Development of nuclear power plants in South Asia
    4. D Maritime energy transport value chain

23. The 'SOLVE' vehicle developed by ISRO is primarily designed to test which of the following systems for the Gaganyaan mission?

    1. A Orbital insertion propulsion
    2. B Launch vehicle stage separation
    3. C Crew module deceleration system
    4. D Life support environmental control

24. What is the primary purpose of the 'Mission MITRA' conducted by ISRO in Leh?

    1. A Testing the solid motor burn rate
    2. B Validating the parachute deployment sequence
    3. C Testing the structural integrity of the crew module
    4. D Behavioural study of astronauts and support teams

25. Under Article 368 of the Constitution of India, what is the requirement for passing a Constitution Amendment Bill in Parliament?

    1. A A simple majority of the total membership of each House.
    2. B A two-thirds majority of the total membership of each House.
    3. C A majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
    4. D A simple majority of the members present and voting in a joint sitting of both Houses.

26. Which of the following initiatives is aimed at increasing milk procurement in India by 50% over the next five years?

    1. A Operation Flood
    2. B Dairy Sahakar Scheme
    3. C National Dairy Development Plan
    4. D White Revolution 2.0

27. Under the recent regulatory changes for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), which of the following is now permitted without prior RBI approval?

    1. A Issuing initial public offerings
    2. B Merger with commercial banks
    3. C International currency exchange
    4. D Opening additional branches

28. Under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, what is the stipulated timeframe for intermediaries to remove content that violates the law after receiving a directive?

    1. A 48 hours
    2. B 12 hours
    3. C 24 hours
    4. D 6 hours

29. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the operation of the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal?

    1. A Ministry of Home Affairs
    2. B Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
    3. C Central Bureau of Investigation
    4. D National Investigation Agency

30. Which constitutional or statutory body is responsible for auditing the finances of the State governments in India?

    1. A NITI Aayog
    2. B Finance Commission
    3. C Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
    4. D Public Accounts Committee

31. The Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY) primarily aims to benefit which of the following groups?

    1. A Handloom weavers in rural clusters
    2. B Small-scale farmers in drought-prone regions
    3. C Tea garden workers and their families
    4. D Migrant construction workers in urban areas

32. Which organisation is responsible for organising the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting hosted by India?

    1. A Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
    2. B National Investigation Agency
    3. C Narcotics Control Bureau
    4. D Central Bureau of Investigation

33. Under which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, can an aggrieved elector appeal against the decision of an Electoral Registration Officer regarding the electoral roll?

    1. A Section 24
    2. B Section 15
    3. C Section 32
    4. D Section 20

34. Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which body is empowered to conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether a juvenile aged 16-18 should be tried as an adult for a heinous crime?

    1. A Child Welfare Committee
    2. B Juvenile Justice Board
    3. C Sessions Court
    4. D District Magistrate

35. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of 'Mission Kayakalp' as launched by the Delhi government?

    1. A To provide direct cash transfers to students for educational expenses
    2. B To transform government school infrastructure into safe and modern learning spaces
    3. C To recruit additional teaching staff for rural schools
    4. D To digitize the entire curriculum of government schools

36. Under which section of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, is the term 'public authority' defined?

    1. A Section 8(1)
    2. B Section 4(1)(b)
    3. C Section 2(h)
    4. D Section 2(a)

37. Which of the following best describes the primary reason for the government's invocation of the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order in March 2026?

    1. A Disruption of LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
    2. B A mandate from the International Energy Agency to conserve fuel
    3. C A sudden surge in domestic natural gas production
    4. D A sharp decline in global natural gas prices

38. Under which legislative framework did the government issue the emergency natural gas supply regulation order?

    1. A The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962
    2. B The Energy Conservation Act, 2001
    3. C The Essential Commodities Act
    4. D The Disaster Management Act, 2005

39. In the context of synthetic cell research, what is the primary function of the alpha-hemolysin protein?

    1. A To synthesize DNA from lipid precursors
    2. B To provide structural integrity to the cell membrane
    3. C To facilitate the fusion with feeder liposomes for nutrient intake
    4. D To replicate the cell's genome

40. Which enzyme is responsible for copying the genome in the synthetic cells developed by University of Minnesota researchers?

    1. A Phi29
    2. B Alpha-hemolysin
    3. C DNA Polymerase I
    4. D RNA Polymerase

41. With reference to the recent joint naval exercises announced by China and Russia, which of the following statements is correct?

    1. A The maritime patrol will be conducted exclusively by the Russian Navy.
    2. B The exercises are a one-time event rather than an annual occurrence.
    3. C The drills will be followed by a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean.
    4. D The exercises are scheduled to take place in the Arctic Ocean.

42. According to recent reports, which city is emerging as the venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the U.S. and Iran regarding the latter's nuclear programme?

    1. A Washington D.C.
    2. B Tehran
    3. C Islamabad
    4. D Vienna

43. What is the primary purpose of the mandatory registration and health check-up process for pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra?

    1. A To limit the number of tourists visiting the Kashmir region
    2. B To ensure pilgrims are physically fit for high-altitude conditions
    3. C To collect revenue for the state government
    4. D To provide insurance coverage for all participants

44. Which technology is being utilized by the authorities to monitor and manage the movement of pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra?

    1. A Facial recognition software
    2. B Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking
    3. C Biometric fingerprinting
    4. D Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards

45. Which authority is primarily responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts in the state of Maharashtra as mentioned in the report?

    1. A Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
    2. B Maharashtra Disaster Management Authority
    3. C National Disaster Management Authority
    4. D State Meteorological Department

46. Which of the following best describes the mandate of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the context of internal security in India?

    1. A To exclusively handle cases related to international border disputes.
    2. B To investigate all criminal cases involving state police personnel.
    3. C To provide administrative oversight for state-level law and order maintenance.
    4. D To act as the primary agency for investigating scheduled offenses affecting national sovereignty and security.

47. Which philosopher's work provided the primary framework for the core propositions of the US Declaration of Independence, including the concept of natural rights?

    1. A Francis Hutcheson
    2. B John Locke
    3. C Karl Marx
    4. D Thomas Paine

48. What was a significant change made to the preamble of the US Declaration of Independence during its drafting process?

    1. A Adding a clause on the divine right of kings
    2. B Removing the reference to the Creator
    3. C Replacing 'life and liberty' with 'property'
    4. D Changing 'sacred and undeniable' to 'self-evident'

49. What is the primary purpose of an 'exit load' in mutual fund investments?

    1. A To increase the fund's total assets under management
    2. B To pay commissions to the fund distributors
    3. C To provide tax benefits to the investor
    4. D To discourage short-term trading by investors

50. In the context of mutual funds, what does the term 'IDCW' stand for?

    1. A Investment Distribution and Capital Wealth
    2. B Internal Dividend and Capital Warrant
    3. C Interest Deduction and Capital Waiver
    4. D Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal

51. Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between direct and regular mutual fund plans?

    1. A Direct plans are only available for closed-ended funds
    2. B Regular plans have lower expense ratios than direct plans
    3. C Regular plans are mandatory for all retail investors under SEBI guidelines
    4. D Direct plans involve investing directly with the AMC, avoiding intermediary commissions

52. Which of the following cities in Yemen is located on the Red Sea coast and is currently under the control of Houthi rebels?

    1. A Aden
    2. B Hodeidah
    3. C Hays
    4. D Sanaa

53. Which of the following factors primarily contributed to the decline in global precious metal prices in the second quarter of 2026?

    1. A A hawkish stance by the U.S. Federal Reserve and a firming U.S. Dollar
    2. B Increased industrial demand for silver
    3. C Expansionary monetary policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve
    4. D A weakening U.S. Dollar

54. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) operates under the administrative control of which of the following ministries?

    1. A Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
    2. B Ministry of Culture
    3. C Ministry of Law and Justice
    4. D Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

55. Which of the following best describes the 'Pandavani' folk tradition?

    1. A A classical dance form originating from the temples of Odisha.
    2. B A musical narration of the Mahabharata from Chhattisgarh.
    3. C A tribal harvest festival celebrated in the Chota Nagpur plateau.
    4. D A traditional form of shadow puppetry practiced in rural Karnataka.

56. In the context of Pandavani performances, what distinguishes the 'Kapalika' style from the 'Vedamati' style?

    1. A Kapalika is performed standing with acting and expressions, whereas Vedamati is performed while sitting.
    2. B Kapalika involves only instrumental music, while Vedamati involves vocal narration.
    3. C Kapalika is performed while sitting, whereas Vedamati is performed while standing.
    4. D Kapalika is restricted to religious ceremonies, while Vedamati is a secular performance.

57. Which ministry recently issued a public advisory warning citizens against social media accounts falsely claiming to offer policy-related expertise and paid consultancy services?

    1. A Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
    2. B Ministry of External Affairs
    3. C Ministry of Corporate Affairs
    4. D Ministry of Home Affairs

58. Which of the following industrial initiatives was established during the tenure of Syama Prasad Mookerjee as the Minister for Industry and Supply?

    1. A Damodar Valley Corporation
    2. B Bhakra Nangal Dam
    3. C Hirakud Dam Project
    4. D Rourkela Steel Plant

59. Under which U.S. legislation were the initial allegations of bribing foreign government officials brought against the defendants?

    1. A Securities Exchange Act of 1934
    2. B Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act
    3. C Sarbanes-Oxley Act
    4. D Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

60. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which section specifically pertains to the offence of 'dowry death'?

    1. A Section 80
    2. B Section 90
    3. C Section 85
    4. D Section 75

61. Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, what is the primary eligibility criterion for students to pursue a one-year postgraduate degree?

    1. A Completion of a five-year integrated undergraduate and postgraduate programme
    2. B Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree with requisite credits
    3. C Qualifying a national-level entrance examination only
    4. D Completion of a three-year undergraduate degree with a research project

62. Which agency is primarily responsible for coordinating multi-agency maritime search and rescue operations in India?

    1. A Indian Meteorological Department
    2. B Joint Operations Centre
    3. C National Disaster Management Authority
    4. D Ministry of Shipping

63. Which of the following constitutional articles empowers a State Legislature to adopt one or more of the languages in use in the State or Hindi as the language or languages to be used for all or any of the official purposes of that State?

    1. A Article 350
    2. B Article 343
    3. C Article 345
    4. D Article 348