Which of the following best describes the “double burden of malnutrition” in the Indian context?

The simultaneous occurrence of food insecurity and food wastage among households.

The coexistence of calorie deficiency and protein deficiency within the same individual.

The simultaneous presence of rural and urban malnutrition caused by unequal food distribution.

The coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition, including nutrition-related non-communicable diseases.

A person is arrested and is being interrogated by the police. He requests that his lawyer remain physically present throughout the entire interrogation. Under Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which of the following is correct in this context?

The accused has a right to have his lawyer continuously present throughout the interrogation.

The accused has no right to meet his lawyer at any stage of the police interrogation.

The accused may meet his lawyer during interrogation but not have continuous presence throughout it.

The accused may have only a government-appointed lawyer present during the police interrogation.

Consider the following statements regarding a solar eclipse: 1. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. 2. A solar eclipse can occur only during a new Moon. 3. The Moon's shadow falling on the Earth's surface causes a solar eclipse. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

All the three statements are correct.

There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.

There is only one correct statement.

'X' was explaining the transmission and prevention of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). 'X' stated that Ebola can spread easily through the air from an infected person in the same way as common respiratory infections. 'Y' argued that Ebola primarily spreads through direct contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person or contaminated materials, and that avoiding contact with infected bodily fluids is an important preventive measure. 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:

'X' is correct because Ebola is primarily transmitted through airborne respiratory droplets.

'Y' is correct because Ebola primarily spreads through direct contact with infected body fluids or contaminated materials.

The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct because Ebola spreads equally through air and body fluids.

The view of only 'X' is correct because Ebola is mainly transmitted through respiratory secretions.

With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), consider the following statements: 1. The NCSC is a constitutional body established under Article 338A of the Constitution. 2. The Commission consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and three other Members. 3. The President appoints the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the Commission. 4. The Commission submits its reports to the President of India. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

There are four correct statements.

There is only one correct statement, that is statement 2.

There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.

There is only one incorrect statement, that is statement 1.

Quest Daily CA Quiz 13-08-2026

2026-08-13

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Question 1: Consider the following pairs with reference to river interlinking projects: River Linking Project States benefited 1. Ken - Betwa Link Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh 2. Krishna – Srisailam - Pennar Link Andhra Pradesh 3. Bedti - Varda Link Karnataka 4. Pamba – Achankovil - Vaippar Link Tamil Nadu Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1,2 and 3
- 2,3 and 4
- 1,2,3 and 4
Question 2: Which of the following best describes the “double burden of malnutrition” in the Indian context?
- The simultaneous occurrence of food insecurity and food wastage among households.
- The coexistence of calorie deficiency and protein deficiency within the same individual.
- The simultaneous presence of rural and urban malnutrition caused by unequal food distribution.
- The coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition, including nutrition-related non-communicable diseases.
Question 3: With reference to the National Credit Framework (NCrF), consider the following statements: 1. It is a comprehensive credit framework covering elementary, school, higher and skill education. 2. It provides for accumulation, storage, transfer and redemption of credits. 3. It establishes academic equivalence between skill, general and experiential education. How many of the statements given above are correct?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
Question 4: A person is arrested and is being interrogated by the police. He requests that his lawyer remain physically present throughout the entire interrogation. Under Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which of the following is correct in this context?
- The accused has a right to have his lawyer continuously present throughout the interrogation.
- The accused has no right to meet his lawyer at any stage of the police interrogation.
- The accused may meet his lawyer during interrogation but not have continuous presence throughout it.
- The accused may have only a government-appointed lawyer present during the police interrogation.
Question 5: Consider the following statements regarding a solar eclipse: 1. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. 2. A solar eclipse can occur only during a new Moon. 3. The Moon's shadow falling on the Earth's surface causes a solar eclipse. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
- All the three statements are correct.
- There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
- There is only one correct statement.
- There is no correct statement.
Question 6: 'X' was explaining the transmission and prevention of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). 'X' stated that Ebola can spread easily through the air from an infected person in the same way as common respiratory infections. 'Y' argued that Ebola primarily spreads through direct contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person or contaminated materials, and that avoiding contact with infected bodily fluids is an important preventive measure. 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:
- 'X' is correct because Ebola is primarily transmitted through airborne respiratory droplets.
- 'Y' is correct because Ebola primarily spreads through direct contact with infected body fluids or contaminated materials.
- The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct because Ebola spreads equally through air and body fluids.
- The view of only 'X' is correct because Ebola is mainly transmitted through respiratory secretions.
Question 7: With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), consider the following statements: 1. The NCSC is a constitutional body established under Article 338A of the Constitution. 2. The Commission consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and three other Members. 3. The President appoints the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the Commission. 4. The Commission submits its reports to the President of India. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
- There are four correct statements.
- There is only one correct statement, that is statement 2.
- There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.
- There is only one incorrect statement, that is statement 1.
Question 8: With reference to the Electricity Act, 2003, consider the following statements: 1. The Act promotes competition in the electricity sector. 2. Generation of electricity has generally been delicensed under the Act, subject to specified requirements. 3. Electricity is a Concurrent List subject under the Constitution of India. 4. Both the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions have regulatory functions under the Act. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Question 9: Consider the following statements regarding alteration of the name of a State: 1. Parliament has the power to alter the name of a State. 2. The consent of the concerned State Legislature is constitutionally mandatory. 3. A Bill for this purpose can be introduced in Parliament only with the President's recommendation. 4. The Constitution requires the Bill to be passed by a special majority as it may result in an amendment to the First and Fourth Schedules. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 4 only
- 1,3 and 4
Question 10: With reference to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and regulation of bank lending rates, consider the following statements: 1. The RBI influences lending rates primarily through its monetary policy framework and transmission of policy rates. 2. Banks are generally free to determine their lending rates, subject to the regulatory framework prescribed by the RBI. 3. The RBI fixes the lending rate for every type of loan sanctioned by commercial banks. 4. The external benchmark-based lending rate framework is intended to improve the transmission of changes in the policy rate to lending rates. Which of the above given statements are incorrect?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
- 4 only

Quest Daily CA Quiz 13-08-2026

Question 2: Which of the following best describes the “double burden of malnutrition” in the Indian context?

Question 4: A person is arrested and is being interrogated by the police. He requests that his lawyer remain physically present throughout the entire interrogation. Under Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which of the following is correct in this context?