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Daily-mcqs 13 Feb 2026
Q1:
Consider the following statements regarding the Naxalite–Maoist insurgency: 1. It originated in Naxalbari village of West Bengal in 1967. 2. It seeks to overthrow the Indian state through armed struggle inspired by Maoist ideology. 3. The insurgency is primarily concentrated in urban metropolitan regions. 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. The movement began in 1967 in Naxalbari, West Bengal.
Statement 2 – Correct. It is driven by Maoist ideology, aiming to establish a communist state through armed revolution.
Statement 3 – Incorrect. It mainly affects tribal-dominated rural regions in the "Red Corridor," not metropolitan cities.
Q2:
With reference to the Ken–Betwa Link Project (KBLP), consider the following statements: 1. It is India’s first major river-linking project under the National Perspective Plan. 2. It aims to transfer surplus water from the Betwa River to the Ken River. 3. It primarily benefits the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct. It is India’s first major interlinking project under the National River Linking Project (NRLP).
Statement 2 – Incorrect. The transfer is from Ken River (MP) to Betwa River (UP).
Statement 3 – Correct. It targets drought-prone Bundelkhand in both states.
Q3:
Consider the following features of the Ken–Betwa Link Project: 1. Construction of the Daudhan Dam 2. A 221 km canal including a tunnel section 3. Generation of thermal power 4. Annual water sharing between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh Which of the above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,3 and 4 only
C: 1, 2 and 4 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: Includes Daudhan Dam (77 m high).
Statement 2 – Correct: 221 km canal including a 2 km tunnel.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: Power generation includes 103 MW hydro + 27 MW solar, not thermal.
Statement 4 – Correct: Water-sharing:
MP – 2,350 MCM
UP – 1,700 MCM
Q4:
With reference to the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST), consider the following statements: 1. It will be a 2-metre aperture solar telescope. 2. It will operate in visible and near-infrared wavelengths. 3. It will be India’s first ground-based solar observatory. 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. NLST is a 2-metre aperture solar telescope.
Statement 2 – Correct. It operates in visible and near-infrared wavelengths.
Statement 3 – Incorrect. India already has solar observatories at:
o Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
o Udaipur Solar Observatory
NLST will become the third ground-based solar observatory.
Q5:
Consider the following statements regarding the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017: 1. It replaced the Mental Health Act, 1987. 2. It decriminalised suicide attempts. 3. It guarantees the right to affordable and quality mental healthcare. 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: D
Explanation:
The Mental Healthcare Act:
· Replaced the 1987 Act.
· Decriminalised suicide attempts (presuming severe stress).
· Guaranteed the right to affordable mental healthcare.
· Aligned India’s law with UNCRPD principles.
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