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Daily-mcqs 09 Feb 2026
Q1:
With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of India, consider the following statements: 1. The MPC is a statutory body established on the recommendation of the Urjit Patel Committee. 2. The primary objective of the MPC is to maintain inflation at 4% with a tolerance band of ±2%. 3. All members of the MPC are appointed by the Reserve Bank of India. 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: Correct. The MPC was established in 2016 following the recommendations of the Urjit Patel Committee to institutionalize rule-based monetary policy.
Statement 2: Correct. The MPC follows Flexible Inflation Targeting, aiming for 4% inflation with a tolerance band of ±2% (i.e., 2%–6%).
Statement 3: Incorrect. The MPC has six members:
· 3 from RBI (including the Governor and Deputy Governor)
· 3 external members appointed by the Government of India, not RBI alone.
Q2:
With reference to Chabahar Port, consider the following statements: 1. Chabahar is a deep-water port located on the Gulf of Oman in southeastern Iran. 2. It provides India with direct maritime access to Afghanistan and Central Asia bypassing Pakistan. 3. The port is jointly developed by India and China as part of a trilateral arrangement with Iran. 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:
Statement 1: Correct. Chabahar is a deep-water port located in southeastern Iran on the Gulf of Oman, outside the Strait of Hormuz.
Statement 2: Correct. It allows India to access Afghanistan and Central Asia directly, bypassing Pakistan, which has denied overland access.
Statement 3: Incorrect. Chabahar is an India–Iran project; China is associated with Gwadar Port in Pakistan, not Chabahar.
Q3:
With reference to the recent Supreme Court directive to the Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker regarding defection cases, consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court warned that failure to decide the pending disqualification petitions within the stipulated time would amount to contempt of court. 2. The directive relates to the enforcement of provisions under the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: None
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. The Supreme Court gave a final three-week deadline and explicitly warned that non-compliance would invite contempt of court.
Statement 2: Incorrect. The Anti-Defection Law is contained in the Tenth Schedule, not the Eleventh Schedule.
Q4:
Consider the following statements regarding the role of the Speaker in defection cases: 1. The Speaker acts as a quasi-judicial authority under the Tenth Schedule. 2. The Speaker’s decision on disqualification is completely immune from judicial review. 3. Judicial review is permissible in cases of mala fides, perversity, or unreasonable delay. 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. The Speaker functions as a quasi-judicial tribunal while deciding defection cases.
Statement 2: Incorrect. The Speaker’s decision is not immune from judicial scrutiny.
Statement 3: Correct. As held in Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), courts can intervene on grounds of mala fides, perversity, or violation of constitutional mandates, including undue delay.
Q5:
Under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which of the following actions can lead to the disqualification of a legislator? 1. Voluntarily giving up the membership of the political party 2. Voting or abstaining contrary to the party whip without prior permission 3. An independent member joining a political party after election Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Voluntary giving up of membership includes not just resignation but also conduct indicating defection.
Defying the party whip without condonation attracts disqualification.
Independent members are disqualified if they join any political party after election.
All three are valid grounds under the Anti-Defection Law.
Q6:
With reference to India’s border security landscape, consider the following statements: 1. India shares land borders with seven countries. 2. India’s coastline has been revised to more than 11,000 km. 3. Border management is carried out only by the Border Security Force (BSF). 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: Correct. India has land borders with seven countries—Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Statement 2: Correct. India’s coastline has been revised to 11,098.81 km, reflecting improved measurement techniques.
Statement 3: Incorrect. Border management involves multiple specialised forces such as BSF, ITBP, Assam Rifles, and SSB, depending on the sector.
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