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Daily-mcqs 31 Jul 2026
Q1:
Consider the following pairs regarding the national symbols of India and historical facts: 1. Vande Mataram : First sung publicly by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress (INC). 2. Jana Gana Mana : Receives statutory protection under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. 3. Anandamath : The original source of Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1882. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: B
Explanation:
Pair 1 – Incorrectly matched
Although Vande Mataram was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875, it was first sung publicly by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress in Calcutta, not by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Pair 2 – Correctly matched
Under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, insulting the National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana), the National Flag, or the Constitution of India is a punishable offence. Therefore, Jana Gana Mana has enjoyed statutory protection since 1971.
Pair 3 – Correctly matched
Vande Mataram was published in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's famous novel Anandamath, which was published in 1882.
Q2:
Consider the following statements with reference to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026: 1. The Bill seeks to provide the national song "Vande Mataram" with the same statutory protection that is currently available to the National Anthem. 2. According to the proposed law, if a person intentionally obstructs or prevents the singing of Vande Mataram, they may be punished with imprisonment for up to three years. 3. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 originally provides protection to the Constitution of India, the National Flag, and the National Anthem. Which of the above statements are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct
The primary objective of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 is to address a legal gap by extending the same statutory protection currently available to the National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) to the National Song, Vande Mataram.
Statement 2 – Correct
According to the proposed amendment, any person who intentionally obstructs, prevents, or shows disrespect during the singing of Vande Mataram may be punished with a fine, imprisonment for up to three years, or both.
Statement 3 – Correct
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 was originally enacted to safeguard the dignity of the National Flag, the Constitution of India, and the National Anthem. The National Song (Vande Mataram) was not covered under the Act prior to the proposed 2026 amendment.
Q3:
Consider the following statements regarding INS Machilipatnam, which was recently in the news: It belongs to the Arnala-class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). It is built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy. The vessel has an indigenous content of more than 80%. 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 is incorrect: INS Machilipatnam (BY 529) belongs to the Mahe-class, not the Arnala-class. Under the ASW-SWC programme, 8 Mahe-class ships are being constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), while 8 Arnala-class ships are built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
Statement 2 is correct: INS Machilipatnam has been indigenously built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) located in Kochi.
Statement 3 is correct: The warship features more than 80% indigenous content, heavily supported by domestic public-sector undertakings, private firms like L&T and BEL, and local MSMEs, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework.
Q4:
Consider the following statements regarding the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026: 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: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The 2026 amendment mandates a strict time-bound investigation framework requiring probing agencies to finish inquiries within 60 days (2 months).
Statement 2 is correct: To ensure speedy delivery of justice and act as a deterrent, Special Fast-Track Courts must finish trials within three months of filing the charge sheet.
Statement 3 is correct: The law gives the Central Government statutory backing to create Special Task Forces (STFs) to tackle complex, inter-state, organised examination mafias and cyber networks.
Q5:
With reference to the penalties and institutional accountability under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, consider the following statements: 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: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Individual offenders caught manipulating question papers or deploying unfair means face rigorous imprisonment of 5 to 10 years along with monetary penalties up to ₹50 lakh.
Statement 2 is correct: Organised syndicates or institutional networks orchestrating leaks face heavier penalties, including 7 to 10 years in jail and fines scaling up to ₹10 crore.
Statement 3 is correct: Service providers, testing agencies, or IT contractors found negligent or complicit in facilitating fraud face professional blacklisting for a period of up to eight years, protecting national systems.
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