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Daily-mcqs 20 Dec 2025
Q1:
With reference to the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025(VB G RAM G bill ) consider the following statements: 1. The Bill replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. 2. It increases the statutory guarantee of unskilled wage employment per rural household. 3. It retains the same open-ended, demand-driven funding structure as MGNREGA. 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 is correct: The VB G RAM G bill replaces the two-decade-old MGNREGA, 2005.
Statement 2 is correct: The guaranteed employment increases from 100 days to 125 days per rural household.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The new Bill moves away from an open-ended, demand-driven model to a normative allocation-based framework.
Q2:
Consider the following statements regarding the funding pattern under the VB G RAM G Bill, 2025: 1. The scheme is a centrally sponsored programme. 2. The Centre–State funding ratio is 60:40 for most states. 3. Any expenditure beyond the normative allocation must be borne by the Centre. 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 is correct: The Bill converts the programme into a centrally sponsored scheme.
Statement 2 is correct: Funding follows 60:40 Centre–State, and 90:10 for NE/Himalayan states and UTs without legislatures.
Statement 3 is incorrect: States bear costs beyond normative allocation, including unemployment allowances.
Q3:
With reference to the DHRUV64 microprocessor, consider the following statements: 1. It is India’s first entirely indigenous 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. 2. It operates at a clock speed of 1.0 GHz. 3. It has been developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). 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 is correct: DHRUV64 is India’s first fully indigenous 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.
Statement 2 is correct: It operates at 1.0 GHz.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It was developed by C-DAC, not ISRO, under the Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP).
Q4:
With reference to the Allahabad High Court’s order on live-in relationships, consider the following statements: 1. Adults living in live-in relationships are entitled to protection under Article 21 of the Constitution. 2. Live-in relationships are declared illegal but protected on humanitarian grounds. 3. The absence of marriage does not dilute an individual’s claim to fundamental rights. 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 is correct: The court held that Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) protects adult couples in live-in relationships.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The court clearly stated that live-in relationships are not illegal and do not constitute a criminal offence.
Statement 3 is correct: Fundamental rights are not contingent upon marital status.
Q5:
With reference to ad hoc judges in High Courts, consider the following statements: 1. Article 224A of the Constitution provides for the appointment of retired High Court judges as ad hoc judges. 2. The primary objective of appointing ad hoc judges is to reduce the pendency of cases. 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 is correct: Article 224A enables appointment of retired High Court judges as ad hoc judges.
Statement 2 is correct: Their purpose is to tackle rising pendency, especially in appeals pending for years.