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Daily-mcqs 30 Jan 2026
Q1:
With reference to Nipah virus (NiV), consider the following statements: 1. Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease with fruit bats as its natural reservoir. 2. The virus belongs to the Flaviviridae family and is a positive-sense RNA virus. 3. Human-to-human transmission of Nipah virus has been documented. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 3 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct:
Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are the natural reservoir of Nipah virus. Pigs can act as intermediate hosts, facilitating transmission to humans.
Statement 2 – Incorrect:
Nipah virus belongs to the Henipavirus genus of the Paramyxoviridae family and is a single-stranded, negative-sense RNA virus, not a positive-sense RNA virus.
Statement 3 – Correct:
Unlike many zoonotic viruses, Nipah can spread directly from human to human, increasing its epidemic potential.
Q2:
With reference to the proposal to declare Tulu as Karnataka’s second additional official language, consider the following statements: 1. An Indian state can declare an additional official language through an express law passed by the State Legislature. 2. A language must be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution to be declared an official language of a state. 3. Article 345 of the Constitution provides the constitutional basis for adopting official languages in a state. Which of the statements given above 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:
A state may declare one or more official languages only through legislation passed by the State Legislature.
Statement 2 – Incorrect:
Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule is not mandatory for a language to be declared an official language of a state. What matters is that the language is in use within the state.
Statement 3 – Correct:
Article 345 empowers the state legislature to adopt any language or languages for official purposes.
Q3:
Consider the following statements regarding the use of languages in High Courts: 1. The Governor of a state may authorise the use of a regional language in High Court proceedings. 2. Such authorisation requires the prior consent of the President of India. 3. Only languages listed in the Eighth Schedule may be used for High Court judgments. Which of the statements given above 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:
The Governor may permit the use of a regional language in High Court judgments, decrees, or orders.
Statement 2 – Correct:
This permission requires prior consent of the President, ensuring uniformity in judicial administration.
Statement 3 – Incorrect:
The Constitution does not restrict High Court language use only to Eighth Schedule languages.
Q4:
Which of the following correctly describes India’s official language framework? 1. India has a national language declared by the Constitution. 2. Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language of the Union. 3. English continues to be used for Union purposes under a parliamentary law. Select the correct answer using the code below:
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:
India does not have a national language.
Statement 2 – Correct:
Article 343 declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
Statement 3 – Correct:
The Official Languages Act, 1963 allows the continued use of English alongside Hindi for Union purposes.
Q5:
With reference to civil aviation safety in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is responsible for investigating aircraft accidents and issuing safety recommendations. 2. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and regulates air safety, licensing, and certification. 3. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the apex body responsible for aviation security in India. Which of the statements given above 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:
AAIB investigates aircraft accidents and serious incidents and issues safety recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Statement 2 – Correct:
DGCA, under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), is the technical regulator for aviation safety, aircraft certification, pilot licensing, and Air Operator Certificates (AOC).
Statement 3 – Incorrect:
Aviation security is handled by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), not AAI.
AAI manages airport infrastructure and Air Traffic Control (ATC).
Q6:
With reference to India’s macroeconomic performance as presented in the Economic Survey 2025–26, consider the following statements: 1. India is projected to be the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year. 2. Real GDP growth for FY26 is estimated to be higher than Gross Value Added (GVA) growth. 3. Growth in FY26 was primarily export-led due to strong global demand. Which of the statements given above 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:
The Survey notes that India remains the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year, despite global uncertainty.
Statement 2 – Correct:
FY26 estimates show real GDP growth at 7.4%, while GVA growth is slightly lower at 7.3%.
Statement 3 – Incorrect:
Growth was demand-driven and broad-based, led mainly by private consumption and investment, not exports.
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