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Daily-mcqs 04 Apr 2026
Q1:
With reference to Article 161 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. The Governor can grant pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, suspension, or commutation of sentences. 2. The Governor can pardon a death sentence. 3. The Governor’s power extends to offences under laws within the State’s executive domain. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Article 161 gives the Governor clemency powers such as pardon, reprieve, remission, etc.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Only the President under Article 72 of the Constitution of India can pardon a death sentence. The Governor can only commute or remit it.
Statement 3 is correct: The Governor’s power applies only to matters within the State’s executive jurisdiction.
Q2:
With reference to the Governor’s powers under Article 161, consider the following statements: 1. The Governor acts in his discretion while exercising clemency powers. 2. The Governor is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers. 3. The exercise of clemency powers is beyond judicial review. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: As held in Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab (1974), the Governor does not act independently; must follow ministerial advice.
Statement 2 is correct: Reinforced by recent High Court ruling and earlier SC judgments.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Clemency powers are subject to judicial review if exercised arbitrarily, mala fide, or discriminatorily.
Q3:
With reference to the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It provides a unified framework for recruitment, promotion, and service conditions of CAPFs. 2. It applies only to non-gazetted officers of CAPFs. 3. It aims to bring uniformity across different CAPFs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Bill introduces a common administrative framework, especially for Group A officers.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It mainly focuses on Group A (gazetted) officers, not non-gazetted personnel.
Statement 3 is correct: A key objective is uniformity across CAPFs.
Q4:
With reference to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), consider the following statements: 1. It is a slow-growing cancer affecting red blood cells. 2. It involves uncontrolled proliferation of immature lymphocytes. 3. It primarily affects bone marrow and blood. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: ALL is a fast-growing (acute) cancer, not slow-growing, and mainly affects white blood cells, not red blood cells.
Statement 2 is correct: It involves uncontrolled proliferation of immature lymphocytes.
Statement 3 is correct: It primarily affects the bone marrow and blood, disrupting normal blood function.
Q5:
Consider the following statements regarding India’s energy strategy: 1. India aims to increase the share of natural gas in its energy mix to 15% by 2030. 2. LNG sources are geographically more diversified than LPG sources. 3. LPG prices are less volatile compared to PNG prices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Target = 15% gas share by 2030.
Statement 2 is correct: LNG imports come from multiple countries (U.S., Australia, Russia).
Statement 3 is incorrect: LPG prices are more volatile, linked to crude oil.
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