🎯Daily MCQs: Set-7 April 7, 2025 Target IAS-2026 Prelims: Current Affairs Highly Curated MCQs
April Pack-7 ——– April 1-7, 2025
🎯 Target IAS-2026 Prelims
Weekly Pack SET-7 April 1-7, 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Fluoride pollution:
1. Fluoride is a biodegradable pollutant naturally found in rocks and soil.
2. In small amounts, fluoride is beneficial for dental and bone health.
3. Excess fluoride exposure can lead to both dental and skeletal fluorosis.
4. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that fluoride in drinking water should not exceed 2.5 mg/litre.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 🌀 Click below to check your answer and explanation.
✅ Correct Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect: WHO’s safe limit is 1.5 mg/litre, not 2.5.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Fluoride is non-biodegradable, not biodegradable.
Statement 2 is correct: In low doses, fluoride strengthens bones and prevents tooth decay.
Statement 3 is correct: Overexposure leads to dental/skeletal fluorosis and deformities.
Q2. With reference to the Binturong, consider the following statements:
It is the largest civet species found in India.
It is strictly carnivorous and found only in the Western Ghats.
Balpakram National Park, where it was recently spotted, lies in the West Garo Hills of Meghalaya.
The Binturong is also popularly called the “bearcat”.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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✅ Correct Answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct: The Binturong is commonly called a bearcat.
Statement 1 is correct: Binturong is the largest civet species in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is omnivorous, not strictly carnivorous, and is found in Northeast India and Southeast Asia.
Statement 3 is correct: Balpakram is located in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
Q3. With reference to the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025 released by NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:
1. The FHI assesses the fiscal performance of all 28 Indian states using RBI data.
2. Odisha topped the index, followed by Chhattisgarh and Goa.
3. One of the sub-indices of FHI includes “Debt Sustainability”.
4. The index considers public spending and revenue data for the financial year 2022–23.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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✅ Correct Answer: B. 2, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct: The reference year is 2022–23.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The index covers 18 major states, not all 28, and uses CAG data, not RBI.
Statement 2 is correct: Odisha is ranked 1st, followed by Chhattisgarh and Goa.
Statement 3 is correct: Debt Sustainability is one of the five sub-indices.
Q4. With reference to the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), consider the following statements:
1. The VVP is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. Its first phase focused on villages near the northern border, including those in Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
3. The second phase of VVP extends coverage to border villages in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab.
4. A key component of the programme includes developing select villages as tourist destinations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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✅ Correct Answer: B. 2, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct as per the official scope and announcements of Phase I and II.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Rural Development.
Q5. With reference to disqualification of legislators in India, consider the following statements:
1. Article 102 of the Constitution provides grounds for disqualification of Members of Parliament.
2. The Supreme Court can direct the Speaker on how to decide disqualification petitions.
3. The Tenth Schedule was introduced by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment to address issues of defection.
4. The Lily Thomas judgment of 2013 upheld the right of sitting MPs and MLAs to remain in office until their appeal is disposed of.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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✅ Correct Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect: The Lily Thomas (2013) judgment struck down Section 8(4) of the RP Act, which had previously allowed sitting MPs/MLAs to remain in office for 3 months post-conviction.
Statement 1 is correct: Article 102 lays down the grounds for disqualification of MPs.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The SC cannot direct the Speaker on how to decide, but it can ensure decisions are made in a reasonable timeframe.
Statement 3 is correct: The Tenth Schedule was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment (1985) to deal with political defections.
Q6. With reference to the Heard and McDonald Islands, consider the following statements:
1. These islands are located in the southern Indian Ocean and are classified as Australia’s external territories.
2. They are the only volcanically active sub-Antarctic islands in the world.
3. Heard Island contains Mawson Peak, the highest point in the Australian mainland.
4. The islands are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their geological and ecological significance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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✅ Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct: The islands are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1997) for their pristine ecosystem and geological value.
Statement 1 is correct: Heard and McDonald Islands are Australian external territories.
Statement 2 is correct: They are the only volcanically active sub-Antarctic islands.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Mawson Peak is the highest point outside mainland Australia and Tasmania—not on the mainland.
Q7. With reference to bond yields, consider the following statements:
1. Bond yields move in the same direction as bond prices.
2. Yield to Maturity (YTM) considers both the coupon payments and any capital gain or loss.
3. A fall in bond yields generally indicates improved liquidity or declining interest rates in the economy.
4. The Yield to Worst (YTW) is the maximum return possible before a bond matures or is called.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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✅ Correct Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect: Yield to Worst (YTW) is the lowest possible yield, not the highest.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Bond yields and prices move inversely—as bond prices rise, yields fall.
Statement 2 is correct: YTM accounts for all future coupon payments and capital gains/losses if held till maturity.
Statement 3 is correct: A decline in bond yields often reflects better liquidity or expectations of lower interest rates.
Q8. What is the main reason behind the recent decline in India’s 10-year bond yields, as observed in FY 2024-25?
A. Fall in crude oil prices
B. Reserve Bank of India’s bond purchase announcement
C. Rise in foreign direct investment inflows
D. Reduction in fiscal deficit
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Correct Answer: ✅ B. Reserve Bank of India’s bond purchase announcement
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India announced it would purchase ₹80,000 crore worth of government securities in April 2025. This bond-buying move injected liquidity into the market and led to a fall in the yield of 10-year government bonds by nine basis points (bps) to 6.49% year-on-year. Bond yields and prices move inversely; hence, when the RBI buys bonds (increasing demand), prices rise and yields fall.
Q9. Which of the following statements about the International Criminal Court (ICC) is/are correct?
1. The ICC was established under the Rome Statute, which came into force in 2002.
2. The ICC prosecutes crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression.
3. Hungary became the first Asian country to withdraw from the ICC.
4. The ICC is a part of the United Nations and located in New York.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1, 2 and 3
C. Only 1
D. All four
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Correct Answer: ✅ A. Only 1 and 2
Explanation:
❌ Statement 4 is incorrect – The ICC is not a UN body, though it may cooperate with it. The court is based in The Hague, Netherlands, not New York.
✅ Statement 1 is correct – The ICC was established by the Rome Statute adopted on 17 July 1998 and came into force on 1 July 2002.
✅ Statement 2 is correct – The ICC prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression.
❌ Statement 3 is incorrect – Hungary is in Europe, not Asia. It became the first European country to withdraw from the ICC.
Q10. Consider the following statements regarding Kannadippaya, recently granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag:
1. It is a traditional handicraft made from jute and coir in coastal Kerala.
2. The name “Kannadippaya” translates to “mirror mat” due to its reflective design.
3. It is primarily crafted by tribal communities in the districts of Idukki and Palakkad.
4. It is known for its excellent thermal properties—warm in winter and cool in summer.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: ✅ B. 2, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct: The mat has thermal insulation properties, making it warm in winter and cool in summer.
Statement 1 is incorrect because Kannadippaya is made from the soft inner layers of reed bamboo, not jute or coir.
Statement 2 is correct: The term Kannadippaya literally means mirror mat, referring to its shiny, reflective finish.
Statement 3 is correct: This craft is practiced by tribal communities like the Oorali, Mannan, Muthuva, and others in Idukki, Palakkad, Ernakulam, and Thrissur.
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