🎯Daily MCQs: Set-6 April 6, 2025 Target IAS-2026 Prelims: Current Affairs Highly Curated MCQs
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🎯 Target IAS-2026 Prelims
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Q1. With reference to the Taiwan Strait, consider the following statements:
1. It connects the Yellow Sea and the South China Sea.
2. It is one of the busiest maritime trade routes in the world.
3. The Median Line or Davis Line is officially recognized by China as a maritime boundary.
4. The strait separates Taiwan from mainland China’s Fukien (Fujian) province.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 2 and 4 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. The Taiwan Strait lies between Taiwan and mainland China’s Fukien (Fujian) province.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Taiwan Strait connects the South China Sea and the East China Sea, not the Yellow Sea.
Statement 2 is correct. Nearly 44% of the world’s container fleet passes through it, making it a major shipping route.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Median Line (Davis Line) is not recognized by China, although it has served as a tacit boundary in past.
Q2. With reference to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, consider the following statements:
1. He introduced the Ryotwari system, replacing the Jagirdari system to ensure direct taxation.
2. He established a council of eight ministers known as the Ashta Pradhan Mandal.
3. He was influenced by saints like Tukaram, Ramdas, and Guru Nanak during his early years.
4. The Indian Navy’s new Ensign and Admiral’s insignia are inspired by his naval legacy.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. The Indian Navy’s new Ensign and Admiral’s insignia draw inspiration from Shivaji’s maritime legacy.
Statement 1 is correct. Shivaji replaced the Jagirdari system with a Ryotwari-like revenue system, ensuring direct taxation by the state.
Statement 2 is correct. He set up the Ashta Pradhan Mandal, a council of eight ministers, to streamline governance.
Statement 3 is incorrect. He was influenced by Tukaram, Ramdas, and Dnyaneshwar, not Guru Nanak.
Q3. With reference to the 9K33 Osa-AK missile system, recently demonstrated by the Indian Army, consider the following statements:
1. It is an indigenously developed low-altitude air defence missile system.
2. It integrates the transporter-erector-launcher and radar (TELAR) for autonomous operations.
3. It was originally developed by the Soviet Union and is designated as “SA-8 Gecko” by NATO.
4. It is a long-range strategic surface-to-surface missile system.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only</strong></summary>
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. It is a short-range tactical surface-to-air missile, not a surface-to-surface system.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The 9K33 Osa-AK is not indigenously developed; it is a Russian (Soviet-origin) missile system.
Statement 2 is correct. The system integrates TELAR, enabling independent detection, tracking, and firing.
Statement 3 is correct. NATO refers to it as “SA-8 Gecko”, and it was developed in the 1960s by the Soviet Union.
Q4. With reference to the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) released by NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:
1. The index evaluates the fiscal health of all 28 Indian states based on GDP contribution and expenditure patterns.
2. Odisha ranks first in the latest FHI, followed by Chhattisgarh and Goa.
3. The index assesses tax buoyancy to measure the responsiveness of state tax revenues to GSDP growth.
4. The data for the index is sourced from the Reserve Bank of India for the financial year 2023-24.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. The data is sourced from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), and it pertains to FY 2022–23, not 2023–24.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Fiscal Health Index covers 18 major Indian states, not all 28.
Statement 2 is correct. As per the latest index, Odisha ranks first, followed by Chhattisgarh and Goa.
Statement 3 is correct. The index evaluates tax buoyancy, which indicates how tax revenue responds to GSDP growth.
Q5. With reference to North Sentinel Island, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the Arabian Sea and forms part of the Lakshadweep group of islands.
2. The island was uplifted and expanded due to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
3. Sentinelese people are legally protected from outside contact under the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Protection of 4. Aboriginal Tribes) Regulation, 1956.
4. Tourism and fishing are strictly prohibited, but filming is allowed with permission from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. Filming is not allowed, along with tourism, fishing, and all forms of external contact.
Statement 1 is incorrect. North Sentinel Island is located in the Bay of Bengal, not the Arabian Sea, and is part of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Statement 2 is correct. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake caused the island to uplift, expanding its landmass.
Statement 3 is correct. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Protection of Aboriginal Tribes) Regulation, 1956 prohibits any approach within 5 nautical miles and offers legal immunity to Sentinelese tribespeople for defending their territory.
Q6. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the objective of uplifting Scheduled Tribe communities through infrastructure and skill development.
2. One of the key components of the scheme includes declaring certain villages as ‘Adarsh Gram’ based on Scheduled Caste population.
3. The scheme includes a Hostel component aimed at improving SC student enrolment in quality institutions.
4. All states are mandated to construct one hostel under this scheme every year.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. There is no such mandate requiring all states to construct one hostel per year.
Statement 1 is incorrect. PM-AJAY is targeted at Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, not Scheduled Tribes.
Statement 2 is correct. ‘Adarsh Gram’ is a major component, identifying SC-majority villages for infrastructure and development.
Statement 3 is correct. The Hostel component provides residential facilities to increase literacy and enrolment among SC students in quality schools and institutions.
Q7. With reference to Katchatheevu Island, consider the following statements:
1. Katchatheevu is a volcanic island located near the Gulf of Mannar and has a permanent population.
2. The island was ceded to Sri Lanka through bilateral agreements in 1974 and 1976, which also prohibited Indian fishermen from fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
3. Indian fishermen retain the right to visit the island for religious purposes.
4. The Union Government maintains that the island was never part of Indian territory and hence no territory was ceded.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 4 only
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Answer: C. 2, 3 and 4 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. The Union Government’s stand in court is that no Indian territory was ceded, as Katchatheevu was never recognized as Indian territory.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Katchatheevu is a barren, uninhabited island (not volcanic) with no permanent population.
Statement 2 is correct. The 1974 and 1976 bilateral agreements between India and Sri Lanka prohibited Indian fishing in Sri Lankan waters while ceding Katchatheevu.
Statement 3 is correct. Indian fishermen are allowed to visit the island for the St. Anthony’s festival.
Q8. With reference to the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, consider the following statements:
1. It is a high-pressure anticyclonic storm located in the planet’s Northern Hemisphere.
2. Its exceptionally long duration is partly due to Jupiter’s lack of a solid surface.
3. The red coloration of the storm is conclusively attributed to sulfur compounds.
4. It is the largest known storm in the Solar System.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 2 and 4 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. It is the largest known storm in the Solar System.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Great Red Spot is located in Jupiter’s Southern Hemisphere, not the northern.
Statement 2 is correct. Jupiter has no solid surface, allowing storms like the Great Red Spot to persist for centuries without dissipation.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The exact cause of the red coloration is still unknown, though various theories suggest complex chemical interactions.
Q9. With reference to Chile and its recent diplomatic engagement with India, consider the following statements:
1. Chile shares a land border with Argentina and Brazil.
2. The Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, is located in northern Chile.
3. CODELCO, a key player in the India-Chile mining agreement, is Chile’s National Copper Corporation.
4. Chile is not part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. Chile is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Chile borders Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia, but not Brazil.
Statement 2 is correct. The Atacama Desert, located in northern Chile, is the driest non-polar desert on Earth.
Statement 3 is correct. CODELCO is Chile’s state-owned copper mining company and is the world’s largest copper producer.
Q10. With reference to solar energy and Indian Railways, consider the following statements:
Rajasthan has the highest number of railway stations with installed solar power plants in India.
As of March 2025, India’s total installed solar power capacity stands at over 100 GW.
Indian Railways aims to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030 and install 20 GW of solar power on its vacant land.
Indian Railways has set a target to achieve 100% electrification of its broad-gauge network by 2035.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. Indian Railways targets 100% electrification by 2025-26, not 2035.
Statement 1 is correct. As of April 2025, Rajasthan leads with 275 railway stations equipped with solar power plants.
Statement 2 is incorrect. As of March 2025, India’s total installed solar power capacity is 21 GW, not 100 GW.
Statement 3 is correct. Indian Railways plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and install 20 GW of solar capacity on railway land.
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