Consider the following statements with reference to stratospheric ozone: Statement-I: An increase in stratospheric ozone concentration at a particular location may not indicate enhanced local photochemical production. Statement-II: Ozone can be transported horizontally by atmospheric winds. Statement-III: Ozone concentrations can be influenced by vertical atmospheric motions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I

Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I

Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement-I

Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

With reference to PAIMANA, consider the following statements: 1. PAIMANA is a web-based platform for monitoring Central Sector infrastructure projects. 2. It was developed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. 3. It monitors only infrastructure projects costing ₹1,000 crore or more. 4. It replaced the earlier Online Computerised Monitoring System (OCMS-2006). Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

There are four correct statements.

There is only one incorrect statement, that is statement 3.

There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.

Consider the following statements regarding the issue of banknotes in India: 1. The Reserve Bank of India has the sole right to issue banknotes in India. 2. The Central Government may issue banknotes independently of the Reserve Bank of India. 3. The one-rupee note is issued by the Government of India rather than the Reserve Bank of India. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct? (a) All the three statements are correct. (b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2. (c) There are two correct statements, that include statement 3. (d) There is no correct statement.

All the three statements are correct.

There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.

There are two correct statements, that include statement 3.

The NetRAD-ASMA Campaign, recently in the news, is most closely associated with which of the following?

Atmospheric research and observation

Deep-sea biodiversity assessment

Monitoring of terrestrial groundwater

'M' was explaining the constitutional position of tribunals in India. 'M' stated that Parliament can completely exclude the jurisdiction of High Courts over decisions of tribunals by providing that the tribunal's decision shall be final. 'N' argued that although tribunals can exercise specialised adjudicatory functions, their decisions remain subject to judicial review by the High Courts under Articles 226 and 227. 'M' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:

'M' is correct because Parliament has the power to make tribunal decisions final and exclude the jurisdiction of High Courts.

'N' is not correct because tribunals are independent of the constitutional courts in matters within their jurisdiction.

The views of both 'M' and 'N' are correct.

The view of only 'N' is correct.

Quest Daily CA Quiz 12-08-2026

2026-08-12

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Question 1: Consider the following statements with reference to stratospheric ozone: Statement-I: An increase in stratospheric ozone concentration at a particular location may not indicate enhanced local photochemical production. Statement-II: Ozone can be transported horizontally by atmospheric winds. Statement-III: Ozone concentrations can be influenced by vertical atmospheric motions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I
- Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I
- Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement-I
- Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct
Question 2: With reference to PAIMANA, consider the following statements: 1. PAIMANA is a web-based platform for monitoring Central Sector infrastructure projects. 2. It was developed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. 3. It monitors only infrastructure projects costing ₹1,000 crore or more. 4. It replaced the earlier Online Computerised Monitoring System (OCMS-2006). Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
- There are four correct statements.
- There is only one incorrect statement, that is statement 3.
- There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.
- There is no correct statement.
Question 3: Consider the following statements about Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC): 1. The JPC is an ad-hoc Committee, established by the Parliament to conduct a thorough examination of a specific subject or Bill. 2. It consists of members from both Houses as well as from the ruling and opposition parties and is chaired by a member of the Lok Sabha 3. The Chairperson of the JPC is appointed by the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
Question 4: Consider the following statements regarding the Artemis Accords: 1. They are associated with cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of outer space. 2. They are led by NASA in collaboration with partner countries. 3. They establish legally binding rules equivalent to an international treaty governing all space activities. 4. India is a signatory to the Artemis Accords. How many of the statements given above are correct?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Question 5: Consider the following statements regarding the issue of banknotes in India: 1. The Reserve Bank of India has the sole right to issue banknotes in India. 2. The Central Government may issue banknotes independently of the Reserve Bank of India. 3. The one-rupee note is issued by the Government of India rather than the Reserve Bank of India. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct? (a) All the three statements are correct. (b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2. (c) There are two correct statements, that include statement 3. (d) There is no correct statement.
- All the three statements are correct.
- There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
- There are two correct statements, that include statement 3.
- There is no correct statement.
Question 6: Consider the following hypothetical electoral outcome in a State Assembly election: Party A: 42% votes, 75% seats Party B: 35% votes, 20% seats Party C: 23% votes, 5% seats The above outcome most clearly illustrates which of the following features of India's electoral system?
- Proportional representation
- Single transferable vote
- First-past-the-post system
- Cumulative voting
Question 7: Suppose a sandpile is gradually built by adding grains. At a certain point, adding a single grain causes a very large avalanche, while at another point a similar addition produces only a small rearrangement. Which concept most appropriately explains this behaviour? (a) Self-organised criticality (b) Thermal equilibrium (c) Quantum entanglement (d) Nuclear fission
- Self-organised criticality
- Thermal equilibrium
- Quantum entanglement
- Nuclear fission
Question 8: The NetRAD-ASMA Campaign, recently in the news, is most closely associated with which of the following?
- Atmospheric research and observation
- Deep-sea biodiversity assessment
- Monitoring of terrestrial groundwater
- Mapping of Himalayan glaciers
Question 9: Consider the following statements about glacier dynamics and climate change in the Zanskar region of Ladakh: I. Glaciers in the Zanskar region have shown a decline in surface velocity over the period studied, alongside increasing glacier thinning. II. The movement of glacier ice contributes to the transfer of ice from higher accumulation zones towards lower elevations where melting is more pronounced. III. Glacier flow is influenced by factors such as glacier geometry, debris cover and conditions near the glacier terminus. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements? 1. Statement I suggests that changes in glacier thickness can be associated with changes in glacier flow dynamics. 2. Statement II suggests that a reduction in glacier flow can affect the replenishment of ice in the lower parts of a glacier. 3. Statement III suggests that glaciers within the same broad climatic region may respond differently to similar climatic changes. Select the answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
Question 10: 'M' was explaining the constitutional position of tribunals in India. 'M' stated that Parliament can completely exclude the jurisdiction of High Courts over decisions of tribunals by providing that the tribunal's decision shall be final. 'N' argued that although tribunals can exercise specialised adjudicatory functions, their decisions remain subject to judicial review by the High Courts under Articles 226 and 227. 'M' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:
- 'M' is correct because Parliament has the power to make tribunal decisions final and exclude the jurisdiction of High Courts.
- 'N' is not correct because tribunals are independent of the constitutional courts in matters within their jurisdiction.
- The views of both 'M' and 'N' are correct.
- The view of only 'N' is correct.

Quest Daily CA Quiz 12-08-2026

Question 6: Consider the following hypothetical electoral outcome in a State Assembly election: Party A: 42% votes, 75% seats Party B: 35% votes, 20% seats Party C: 23% votes, 5% seats The above outcome most clearly illustrates which of the following features of India's electoral system?

Question 8: The NetRAD-ASMA Campaign, recently in the news, is most closely associated with which of the following?