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Daily-mcqs 20 Feb 2026
Q1:
With reference to the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), consider the following statements: 1. It is the largest living sea turtle species. 2. It belongs to the family Cheloniidae. 3. It is primarily herbivorous in nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Incorrect: The largest sea turtle is the Leatherback turtle. Loggerhead is the largest hard-shelled turtle, second overall.
Statement 2 – Correct: It belongs to the family Cheloniidae.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: Loggerheads are omnivorous, feeding mainly on bottom-dwelling invertebrates (gastropods, bivalves, decapods).
Q2:
1. Shrinking body size and reduced clutch size 2. Decrease in breeding interval from 4 to 2 years 3. Increasing female-biased sex ratios 4. Disruption in ocean currents affecting hatchling dispersal Select the correct answer using the code below:A recent long-term study in Cabo Verde highlighted climate change challenges for Loggerhead turtles. Which of the following impacts were observed?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,3 and 4 only
C: 1, 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: Turtles are shrinking and producing fewer eggs.
Statement 2 – Incorrect: Breeding interval has increased from 2 to 4 years.
Statement 3 – Correct: Warmer nests produce more females (84% currently).
Statement 4 – Correct: Ocean current changes disrupt migration and dispersal.
Q3:
Which of the following correctly describes the conservation status of the Loggerhead turtle?
A: Endangered
B: Critically Endangered
C: Vulnerable
D: Least Concern
Answer: C
Explanation:
IUCN Status: Globally, the species is listed as Vulnerable because its overall population has declined by approximately 47% since long-term monitoring began.
Q4:
1. It is an end-to-end open-source Voice AI execution stack. 2. It has been deployed under BHASHINI, India’s National Language Infrastructure. 3. It is designed exclusively for private sector AI startups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?With reference to VoicERA, recently launched in India, consider the following statements:
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: VoicERA is an open-source, end-to-end Voice AI execution stack.
Statement 2 – Correct: It has been deployed on BHASHINI, India’s National Language Infrastructure.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: It is meant for government departments, research institutions, and startups — not exclusively for private sector AI firms.
Q5:
1. It operates under the Digital India Programme. 2. It aims to promote multilingual access to digital services. 3. It focuses only on text translation services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Consider the following statements regarding BHASHINI:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: BHASHINI (BHASHA Interface for India) is a local language translation mission launched under the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It operates under the broader Digital India programme to transform India into a digitally empowered society.
Statement 2 is correct: Its primary objective is to promote multilingual access to digital services and the internet. It aims to break language barriers by providing AI-powered translation and interpretation services in 22 scheduled Indian languages, ensuring digital inclusion for non-English speaking citizens.
Statement 3 is incorrect: BHASHINI is not limited to text-only services. It is a multimodal platform that leverages AI and NLP to provide voice-to-voice, speech-to-text, and text-to-speech translation and interpretation services.
Q6:
The Essential Religious Practices (ERP) doctrine originated in which of the following cases?
A: Kesavananda Bharati Case
B: Shirur Mutt Case
C: Minerva Mills Case
D: SR Bommai Case
Answer: B
Explanation:
The ERP doctrine originated in The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras v. Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Shirur Mutt (1954).
The Supreme Court held:
Only practices that are essential and integral to a religion are protected under Articles 25 and 26.
Courts can examine whether a practice qualifies as essential.
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