Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Science and Technology | Petrochemicals | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of petrochemicals:
1. They are made of hydrocarbons.
2. Olefins are chemicals found in polypropylene and used to manufacture plastic products.
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 2
International Relations | Places in News | Easy | The Hindu
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Which among the following does not border the Persian Gulf?
A. Bahrain
B. Qatar
C. Oman
D. Yemen
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) Yemen
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
Environment | Eco Sensitive Zones | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Eco-sensitive Zone could go upto 10 Kms around Protected Areas.
2. Eco-sensitive Zone are uniform all around.
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: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Geography | Lakes | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
- Pulicat lake – oxbow
- Sambhar lake – Seasonal lake
- Bhimtal – spits and bars from lagoons
How many pairs is or are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) Only one
Detailed Explanation
