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Daily-mcqs 26 May 2025
Q1:
Consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court has recently ruled that maternity leave is not just an employee facility but a constitutional right linked to the reproductive rights and dignity of women. 2. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 applies only to establishments employing 20 or more employees. 3. As per the amended Act, no maternity leave is given to women if they have more than two living children. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: Only 1
B: Only 1 and 2
C: Only 2 and 3
D: Only 1 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Supreme Court has linked maternity leave to dignity and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Act applies to establishments employing 10 or more employees and not 20 or more.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Women can avail maternity leave of up to 12 weeks even if they have more than two children, and are not denied it.
Q2:
Consider the following statements: 1. According to the concept of Waqf by User, a property can be considered as Waqf even without a formal Waqf declaration, if it has been in religious or charitable use for a long time. 2. According to the "Essential Religious Practice Doctrine" any religious practice will get protection under the Constitution only if it is an essential part of that religion. 3. In the Shirur Math case (1954), the Supreme Court held that it is the function of the State to decide which practices are essential religious practices. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer: A
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: In the concept of waqf by user, even if the property is not formally waqf, it can be considered a waqf on the basis of its use.
• Statement 2 is correct: According to the essential religious practice doctrine, only those traditions are protected under the Constitution which are an integral and essential part of the religion.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: In the Shirur Math case, the court had said that it is the religious community that will decide which practices are essential part of their religion, not the state.
Q3:
Consider the following statements related to conducting international trade transactions in local currencies: 1. It can reduce the impact of fluctuations in currency exchange rates. 2. It increases the dependence of countries on foreign exchange reserves. 3. It can help in reducing dependence on major currencies like the dollar. 4. It increases transaction costs in international trade. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 3 only
B: 2 and 4 only
C: 1, 2 and 3 only
D: 1 and 4 only
Answer: A
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Conducting trade in local currencies reduces the impact of fluctuations in the dollar or other global currencies.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: It reduces dependence on foreign exchange reserves, not increases it.
• Statement 3 is correct: It helps in reducing dependence on the dollar (de-dollarization).
• Statement 4 is incorrect: Local currency trading reduces transaction costs, not increases them.
Q4:
Consider the following statements with reference to antimicrobial resistance (AMR): 1. Antimicrobial resistance develops only in bacteria, not in viruses or fungi. 2. AMR refers to pathogens becoming resistant to drugs that were previously effective. 3. Excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics promotes AMR. Which of the above statements are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: All of 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Antimicrobial resistance is not limited to bacteria — it can also occur in viruses (antiviral resistance), fungi (antifungal resistance) and parasites (antiparasitic resistance).
• Statement 2 is correct: AMR implies that drugs that were previously effective no longer work against pathogens.
• Statement 3 is correct: Excessive, uncontrolled or incorrect use of antibiotics increases AMR.
Q5:
Consider the following statements with reference to the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017: 1. This Act applies only to government institutions and not to private establishments. 2. Under this amendment, a female employee with less than two living children can get 26 weeks of maternity leave. 3. It is mandatory to provide crèche facility where 50 or more employees are employed. Which of the above statements are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: All of 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Act applies to both government and private institutions where 10 or more employees are employed.
• Statement 2 is correct: As per the Act, a woman with less than two living children is entitled to 26 weeks of leave.
• Statement 3 is correct: It is mandatory to provide crèche facility where 50 or more employees are employed.
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