🎯Daily MCQs: Set-3 April 3, 2025 Target IAS-2026 Prelims: Current Affairs Highly Curated MCQs
April Pack-2 ——– April 2, 2025
🎯 Target IAS-2026 Prelims
Weekly Pack SET-3 April 1-7, 2025
Q1. With reference to the Nankai Trough and the risk of megaquakes in Japan, consider the following statements:
1.The Nankai Trough is a tectonic boundary where the Pacific Plate subducts under the Eurasian Plate.
2. A megaquake in the Nankai Trough is estimated to have a magnitude of 8.0 or higher.
3. Historical data suggests major quakes in the Nankai Trough region occur approximately every 100–150 years.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
🌀 Didn’t get it? Click here (▸) for the Correct Answer & Explanation.
Correct Answer: B. Only two
✅ Explanation:
Statement 3 is correct. Historical evidence shows major earthquakes in this region occur every 100–150 years.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Nankai Trough is a subduction zone where the Philippine Sea Plate, not the Pacific Plate, is subducting beneath the Eurasian Plate.
Statement 2 is correct. A megaquake is defined as an earthquake with magnitude 8.0 or higher, and such a magnitude is expected in the Nankai Trough.
Q2. With reference to the ‘Zero Poverty – P4’ initiative launched by the Andhra Pradesh government, consider the following statements:
1. The P4 initiative aims to achieve zero poverty in the state by the year 2047.
2. ‘P4’ stands for ‘Public, Private, People Partnership’.
3. The initiative encourages wealthier families, called ‘Margadarsis’, to adopt and support deprived families.
4. It is a part of the central government’s National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM).
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only two
B. Only three
C. All four
D. Only one
🌀 Didn’t get it? Click here (▸) for the Correct Answer & Explanation.
Answer: B. Only three</strong></summary>
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. The initiative is a state-led programme, not linked to the central NRLM.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The initiative aims for zero poverty by 2029, not 2047. The Swarnandra 2047 vision includes this as a goal but sets the target for poverty elimination earlier.
Statement 2 is correct. P4 stands for Public, Private, People Partnership.
Statement 3 is correct. Wealthier families called Margadarsis are encouraged to support poor families.
Q3. With reference to Asbestos, consider the following statements:
1.Asbestos is a synthetic compound commonly manufactured for industrial use.
2.It is highly resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals.
3.Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to serious health conditions like Asbestosis and Mesothelioma.
4. It continues to be used widely in modern industrial applications across the globe.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only two
B. Only three
C. All four
D. Only one
🌀 Didn’t get it? Click here (▸) for the Correct Answer & Explanation.
Answer: B. Only three
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. Due to health hazards, its use has been banned or heavily restricted in many countries.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, not synthetic.
Statement 2 is correct. Its heat, fire, and chemical resistance made it valuable in industrial use.
Statement 3 is correct. Prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Q4. With reference to Naini Lake, consider the following statements:
1. It is a natural freshwater lake located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
2. The lake is tectonic in origin and crescent-shaped due to repeated landslides.
3. It is the largest lake in Uttarakhand by surface area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All three
🌀 Didn’t get it? Click here (▸) for the Correct Answer & Explanation.
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
✅ Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. Naini Lake is located in Nainital, in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
- Statement 2 is correct. It is a tectonic lake and crescent-shaped due to repeated landslides.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. Naini Lake is the third largest lake by surface area in the state, not the largest.
Q5. With reference to recent international defence exercises, consider the following statements:
1. Exercise Tiger Triumph is a tri-service HADR exercise conducted between India and the United States.
2. Exercise INIOCHOS-25 is hosted by the Indian Navy and involves simulation of maritime warfare scenarios.
3. Both exercises aim to strengthen joint operational capabilities in humanitarian and disaster response.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
🌀 Didn’t get it? Click here (▸) for the Correct Answer & Explanation.
Answer: B. Only two
✅ Explanation:
Statement 3 is correct. Both exercises include joint coordination and HADR operations, strengthening multilateral interoperability.
Statement 1 is correct. Exercise Tiger Triumph is a tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise conducted between India and the US, first held in 2019.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Exercise INIOCHOS-25 is hosted by Greece, not India. It is a multinational air exercise, not a maritime one.
Q6. With reference to Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel, recently in news, consider the following statements:
1. He was the founder of the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (KDCMPUL).
2. He was inspired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and fought against exploitation by private dairies like Polson.
3. He served as President of Harijan Sevak Samiti for over three decades.
4. He was never associated with the Indian freedom movement.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only two
B. Only three
C. All four
D. Only one
🌀 Didn’t get it? Click here (▸) for the Correct Answer & Explanation.
Answer: B. Only three
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. He was actively involved in the Indian freedom struggle, including civil disobedience movements.
Statement 1 is correct. He founded KDCMPUL in 1946, which later evolved into Amul.
Statement 2 is correct. Inspired by Sardar Patel, he took on exploitative practices by Polson Dairy.
Statement 3 is correct. He served as President of Harijan Sevak Samiti from 1948 to 1983.
Q7. With reference to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), recently renamed as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), consider the following statements:
1. NAFLD occurs due to excessive alcohol consumption and is primarily seen in heavy drinkers.
2. Its severe form, known as NASH, can lead to liver cirrhosis and even cancer.
3. NAFLD is associated with increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disorders.
4. Ranchi is the first district in Jharkhand to initiate a large-scale campaign for NAFLD screening and management.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only two
B. Only three
C. All four
D. Only one
🌀 Didn’t get it? Click here (▸) for the Correct Answer & Explanation.
Answer: B. Only three
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. Ranchi has become the first district in Jharkhand to launch a dedicated NAFLD screening initiative.
Statement 1 is incorrect. NAFLD/MASLD occurs without heavy alcohol use; it’s distinct from Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease.
Statement 2 is correct. NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis) is the severe form and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Statement 3 is correct. NAFLD is linked to metabolic conditions like diabetes, high BP, and kidney disease.
Q8. With reference to the Hero Asia Cup Hockey 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The tournament will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, 2025.
2. It will be the first time Rajgir is hosting an international hockey tournament.
3. Major Asian hockey teams like India, Pakistan, Japan, and Korea are set to participate.
4. The tournament is being organized jointly by Hockey India and Bihar State Sports Authority.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only two
B. Only three
C. All four
D. Only one
🌀 Didn’t get it? Click here (▸) for the Correct Answer & Explanation.
Answer: B. Only three
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. An MoU has been signed between Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority to organize the event.
Statement 1 is correct. The event is scheduled in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7, 2025.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It is Rajgir’s second international tournament—the first being the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in 2023.
Statement 3 is correct. Top Asian teams including India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, China, and Malaysia are expected to participate.
Q9. With reference to India’s National Maritime Day, consider the following statements:
1. It commemorates the first Indian-owned ship, SS Loyalty, which sailed from Mumbai to London.
2. National Maritime Day is observed every year on April 5.
3. The event is organized by the Ministry of Defence to honor naval officers and combat operations.
4. The 62nd edition of the day was recently inaugurated in Mumbai.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only two
B. Only three
C. All four
D. Only one
🌀 Didn’t get it? Click here (▸) for the Correct Answer & Explanation.
Answer: B. Only three
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. The 62nd edition was inaugurated in Mumbai by Governor C P Radhakrishnan.
Statement 1 is correct. SS Loyalty was the first Indian-owned ship, which began its maiden voyage to London on April 5, 1919.
Statement 2 is correct. National Maritime Day is celebrated on April 5 each year.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The event is not organized by the Ministry of Defence, but by ports and maritime bodies under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
Q10. With reference to CARTOSAT-3, consider the following statements:
1. It is a third-generation Earth observation satellite developed by ISRO with high-resolution imaging capability.
2. It was launched aboard the PSLV-C47 launch vehicle.
3. It primarily supports space exploration and interplanetary missions beyond Earth.
4. It replaced the Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellite series.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1, 2 and 4
C. All four
D. Only 2 and 3
🌀 Want the right answer? Click below (▸) to see explanation.
Answer: B. Only 1, 2 and 4
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. It replaces the IRS (Indian Remote Sensing) satellite series.
Statement 1 is correct. CARTOSAT-3 is a high-resolution, third-generation Earth observation satellite.
Statement 2 is correct. It was launched using the PSLV-C47 launch vehicle.
Statement 3 is incorrect. It is not used for interplanetary missions; it focuses on Earth-based applications like mapping, urban planning, and disaster monitoring.
🔖 PDF AVAILABLE FOR MINIMUM PRICE
👉 Visit Our Store Right Now to unlock the BONUS 100-Question Monthly Pack!
