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Daily-mcqs 08 Jan 2026
Q1:
With reference to Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro, consider the following statements: 1. Bulgaria became the 21st member of the European Union to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026. 2. From February 1, 2026, both the lev and the euro will circulate as legal tender in Bulgaria. 3. Adoption of the euro implies automatic membership of the European Central Bank (ECB) system. 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: Correct. Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st eurozone member.
Statement 2: Incorrect. Dual circulation of lev and euro is allowed only during January 2026. From February 1, 2026, euro becomes the sole legal tender.
Statement 3: Correct. Euro adoption means integration into the Eurosystem, which includes the ECB and national central banks of eurozone members.
Q2:
The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is significant because it: 1. Includes a binding commitment of $100 billion in foreign direct investment into India. 2. Targets the creation of 1 million jobs in India over a 15-year period. 3. Provides India preferential access to the European Union market. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2: Correct. The EFTA TEPA includes unprecedented, binding commitments on FDI ($100 billion) and employment generation (1 million jobs).
Statement 3: Incorrect. EFTA is not the European Union; it includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Q3:
With reference to the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB), consider the following statements: 1. SRB is defined as the number of female births per 1,000 male births. 2. The natural biological norm of SRB is approximately 105 males per 100 females. 3. A declining SRB usually indicates post-birth discrimination. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect. SRB is defined as number of male births per 100 female births.
Statement 2: Correct. The natural SRB is around 105:100 (male:female).
Statement 3: Incorrect. Skewed SRB typically signals pre-birth sex selection, such as prenatal sex determination and selective abortion.
Q4:
With reference to grasslands, consider the following statements: 1. Grasslands are ecosystems dominated by grasses and typically occur in transitional rainfall zones between forests and deserts. 2. Grasslands cover less than 10% of the Earth’s land surface. 3. Grasslands play a significant role in carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation. 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: Correct. Grasslands exist in intermediate rainfall zones, insufficient for forests but more than deserts.
Statement 2: Incorrect. Grasslands cover 20–40% of Earth’s land surface, making them one of the largest biomes.
Statement 3: Correct. Grasslands store carbon (especially in soils), regulate water, and support high biodiversity.
Q5:
With reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under Part XV of the Constitution. 2. The ECI was established in 1950, prior to the first general elections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. The ECI derives its authority from Part XV (Articles 324–329).
Statement 3: Correct. The ECI was set up on January 25, 1950.
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