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Daily-mcqs 11 Mar 2026
Q1:
With reference to White Phosphorus (WP), consider the following statements: 1. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously when it comes into contact with oxygen. 2. It is prohibited under all circumstances by international law. 3. It can be legally used for smoke screens and battlefield illumination. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: White phosphorus is a pyrophoric substance, meaning it ignites when exposed to oxygen. This creates intense heat and thick white smoke.
Statement 2 – Incorrect: It is not completely banned. International law allows certain uses (e.g., smoke screens), but its use against civilians or in populated areas is restricted.
Statement 3 – Correct: Militaries legally use WP for smokescreens, signaling, and illumination.
Q2:
The regulation of incendiary weapons such as white phosphorus is mainly covered under which international agreement?
A: Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
B: Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW)
C: Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
D: Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) regulates weapons that are considered to cause excessive injury or unnecessary suffering.
· Protocol III of the CCW specifically deals with incendiary weapons, which can include white phosphorus when it is used as an incendiary weapon.
CWC (Chemical Weapons Convention):
It bans chemical weapons such as nerve agents (sarin, VX), not white phosphorus when it is used for smoke or incendiary purposes.
BWC (Biological Weapons Convention):
It deals with biological weapons.
NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty):
It is an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.
Q3:
With reference to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty only to Indian citizens. 2. The Supreme Court of India has interpreted Article 21 to include the right to privacy. 3. The right to reputation has been recognised as part of Article 21. 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 – Incorrect: Article 21 applies to all persons, not just citizens. Foreign nationals can also invoke it.
Statement 2 – Correct: In the Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India, the Supreme Court declared privacy a fundamental right under Article 21.
Statement 3 – Correct: Courts have recognised reputation as part of the right to life and dignity under Article 21.
Q4:
The concept of the “Right to be Forgotten” is most closely associated with which of the following?
A: Right to Information laws
B: European data protection regulations
C: United Nations Charter
D: WTO digital trade agreements
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Right to be Forgotten emerged primarily from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) framework in the European Union.
It allows individuals to request removal of outdated or irrelevant personal data from search engines.
Indian Context:
Indian courts have gradually recognised this concept through privacy jurisprudence under Article 21.
Q5:
With reference to amphipods, consider the following statements: 1. Amphipods are small crustaceans commonly found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. 2. They belong to the phylum Arthropoda. 3. All amphipods are parasitic in nature. 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: Amphipods are small shrimp-like crustaceans that inhabit oceans, freshwater bodies, and moist terrestrial habitats.
Statement 2 – Correct: They belong to Phylum Arthropoda, the same phylum as insects, spiders, and crabs.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: Most amphipods are free-living detritivores or scavengers, not parasitic.
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