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Daily-mcqs 22 Jan 2026
Q1:
With reference to the Governor’s address to the State Legislature, consider the following statements: 1. Article 176 of the Constitution mandates that the Governor shall address the State Legislature at the commencement of the first session of each year. 2. The Governor has constitutional discretion to modify or omit portions of the address prepared by the Council of Ministers. 3. The address reflects the policy and legislative agenda of the elected State Government. 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:
Article 176 mandates a special address by the Governor at the beginning of the first session of each year and after general elections.
Statement 2 – Incorrect:
The Governor does not enjoy discretionary power to alter or omit the Cabinet-approved speech. As per Article 163, the Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, except in limited discretionary areas (which do not include legislative addresses).
Statement 3 – Correct:
The Governor’s address represents the official policy statement of the elected government, not the Governor’s personal views.
Q2:
Which of the following provisions reflects the unitary bias in the Indian federal system? 1. Residuary powers vested in the Union 2. Power of Parliament to override State laws on Concurrent List subjects 3. Provision for President’s Rule under Article 356 Select the correct answer using the code below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
All three provisions strengthen the central authority:
· Residuary powers lie with the Union (unlike the USA).
· Article 254 allows Parliamentary laws to prevail over State laws on concurrent subjects.
· Article 356 enables the Centre to assume control of State administration.
Q3:
With reference to the discretionary powers of the Governor, consider the following: 1. Reserving a bill for the consideration of the President 2. Appointing the Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority 3. Promulgating ordinances under Article 213 Which of the above involve the discretionary powers of the Governor?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Discretionary: Reserving bills under Article 200.
Statement 2 – Discretionary: Especially in hung assemblies.
Statement 3 – Not discretionary: Ordinances under Article 213 are issued on Cabinet advice.
Q4:
With reference to “digital arrest” scams, consider the following statements: 1. Digital arrest involves physical detention by law enforcement authorities using electronic warrants. 2. Fraudsters impersonate investigative agencies to extort money through fear and coercion. 3. Video calls and deepfake technologies are commonly used in such scams. 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: Digital arrest is not a legal or physical arrest; it is an online extortion technique.
Statement 2 – Correct: Fraudsters impersonate agencies like CBI, ED, or Police.
Statement 3 – Correct: AI voices, deepfakes, and video calls are increasingly used to create authenticity and fear.
Q5:
With reference to the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It evaluates how responsibly nations exercise power toward citizens, the environment, and the international community. 2. It is developed exclusively by international organisations without Indian institutional participation. 3. It covers more than 150 countries using internationally sourced data. 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: RNI assesses responsibility across internal, environmental, and external domains.
Statement 2 – Incorrect: It is developed by the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) in collaboration with JNU, IIM Mumbai, and Dr. Ambedkar International Centre.
Statement 3 – Correct: The index covers 154 countries.
Q6:
With reference to the Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis), consider the following statements: 1. It is a marine bird species commonly found along coastal regions of India. 2. It is adapted to riverine habitats with a specialised bill for feeding. 3. India supports the majority of the global population of this species. 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: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Indian Skimmer is a riverine bird, not a marine species.
Statement 2 – Correct: It has a distinctive long lower mandible adapted for skimming fish from river surfaces.
Statement 3 – Correct: India supports nearly 90% of the global population, making it crucial for global conservation.
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