Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Geography | Demography | Medium | The Hindu
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Arrange the following states/UTs in ascending order based on their sex ratio as per census 2011.
1. Rajasthan
2. Goa
3. Nagaland
4. Gujarat
5. Manipur
Choose the correct answer:
A. 4,1,3,2,5
B. 4,3,1,2,5
C. 1,4,3,5,2
D. 3,1,4,5,2
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 4,1,3,2,5
Detailed Explanation
Question 2
Science and Technology | Defence | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The S-400 is a surface-to-air missile system.
2. It can provide a layered defence.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
Economy | Markets | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. NSDL is a private limited company.
2. NSDL is a statutory organisation.
Which of the statements above is or are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Polity | Governor | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The Governors of States and Union Territories in India are the constitutional heads of their respective regions.
2. The Lieutenant Governors lie higher in the order of precedence as compared to the Governors of the state.
Which of the statements above is or are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 5
Polity | Elections | Easy | The Hindu
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Which among the following is not a disqualification stated under Article 326 of the constitution of India?
A. non-residence
B. insolvency
C. unsoundness of mind
D. crime or corrupt or illegal practice
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) insolvency
Detailed Explanation
