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Daily-mcqs 27 Jan 2026
Q1:
With reference to river deltas, consider the following statements: 1. Land subsidence refers to the gradual sinking of the Earth’s surface due to natural or anthropogenic causes. 2. River deltas are particularly vulnerable to subsidence because they are composed of loose, unconsolidated sediments. 3. Subsidence in deltas is always a reversible process once groundwater extraction is stopped. 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: Subsidence is the gradual lowering of land surface due to sediment compaction, tectonics, or human activities.
Statement 2 – Correct: Deltas are formed of young, water-saturated alluvial sediments, making them highly compressible.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: Subsidence caused by groundwater extraction is largely irreversible because once sediments compact, pore spaces cannot reopen.
Q2:
With reference to SIDBI, consider the following statements: 1. SIDBI was established in 1990 as the principal financial institution for MSMEs. 2. It implements the government’s agenda of growth, coordination, and development of the MSME sector. 3. SIDBI directly regulates all MSMEs in India. 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: SIDBI was established under an Act of Parliament in 1990.
Statement 2 – Correct: Its “triple agenda” focuses on promotion, financing, and development.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: SIDBI is a financier and facilitator, not a regulator.
Q3:
With reference to India’s extradition arrangements, consider the following: 1. India has extradition treaties with fewer than 50 countries. 2. Extradition can also be pursued through multilateral conventions even in the absence of bilateral treaties. 3. Acceptance of an extradition request guarantees immediate surrender of the fugitive. 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: India has extradition treaties with 48 countries and arrangements with 12 more.
Statement 2 – Correct: Multilateral conventions like the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) provide legal routes.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: Acceptance does not ensure immediate extradition due to judicial reviews, appeals, and domestic laws.
Q4:
The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 is aimed at: 1. Deterring high-value economic offenders from evading Indian jurisdiction 2. Confiscating properties of offenders, including those located abroad 3. Allowing trial of offenders in absentia for all criminal offences 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: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Applies to offences involving ₹100 crore or more.
Statement 2 is correct: Enables confiscation of domestic and foreign assets, including benami property.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Act does not allow for a general trial in absentia for all criminal offenses. Instead, it creates a mechanism for a special court to declare a person an FEO and order the confiscation of their property in their absence.
Q5:
In Delhi’s winter pollution context, which of the following reactions lead to the formation of secondary PM2.5? 1. SO₂ reacting to form sulphuric acid 2. NOx reacting to form nitric acid 3. Sulphuric and nitric acids reacting with ammonia 4. Carbon monoxide reacting with oxygen to form ozone Select the correct answer using the code below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,3 and 4 only
C: 1, 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
Explanation:
· SO₂ → H₂SO₄
· NOx → HNO₃
· These acids react with NH₃ to form:
o Ammonium sulphate
o Ammonium nitrate
· Statement 4 is incorrect: Ozone is a secondary pollutant but not PM2.5.
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