Two veterinary science students discussed the recent birth of a Badri calf through OPU-IVF technology. 'A' stated that oocytes were collected from a genetically valuable Badri donor cow through ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up, matured and fertilised in vitro using semen from a superior Badri bull, and the resulting embryo was transferred into a Sahiwal recipient cow, which subsequently delivered the calf. 'B' argued that since the calf was carried and delivered by a Sahiwal cow, the calf's genetic make-up is that of the Sahiwal breed, and only its rearing environment traces to the Badri programme. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:

'A' is correct, and 'B' is correct only in describing the recipient's role, but incorrect on the question of genetics.

'A' is correct; 'B' is incorrect, because the calf's genetic make-up derives from the Badri donor cow and bull, with the Sahiwal cow serving only as a surrogate recipient.

Both 'A' and 'B' are incorrect.

Quest Daily CA Quiz 15-09-2026

2026-09-15

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Question 1: With reference to the applications of steel slag technology in India, consider the following statements: 1. Processed steel slag aggregates can be used as a substitute for natural aggregates in road construction. 2. Steel slag has applications in cement manufacturing. 3. Steel slag is used in agriculture as a soil conditioner due to its lime and silica content. 4. Steel slag cannot be used in railway ballast because its density is too low to bear track loads. How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- All four
Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D ): 1. It was adopted at the concluding session of the Dryland Congress 2026, jointly organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). 2. The Dryland Congress 2026 was held under the theme Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South-South Cooperation. 3. The declaration formally establishes ICAR-NIAP as India's mandated national authority for dryland agricultural foresight. How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Question 3: With reference to the CAZRI Moth Bean varieties recently in the news, consider the following statements: 1. CAZRI Moth-4, Moth-5, Moth-6 and Moth-7 were all newly released for cultivation during the Kharif 2026 season. 2. "Developmental plasticity" refers to the ability of a crop variety to adjust its growth and maturity timing according to available soil moisture. 3. Moth beans thrive in sandy soils with low organic carbon, and temperatures exceeding 40°C. 4. Moth bean is cultivated mainly under assured irrigation in the high-rainfall belt of eastern India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1,2 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 4 only
- 1,2,3 and 4
Question 4: Two veterinary science students discussed the recent birth of a Badri calf through OPU-IVF technology. 'A' stated that oocytes were collected from a genetically valuable Badri donor cow through ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up, matured and fertilised in vitro using semen from a superior Badri bull, and the resulting embryo was transferred into a Sahiwal recipient cow, which subsequently delivered the calf. 'B' argued that since the calf was carried and delivered by a Sahiwal cow, the calf's genetic make-up is that of the Sahiwal breed, and only its rearing environment traces to the Badri programme. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:
- Both 'A' and 'B' are correct.
- 'A' is correct, and 'B' is correct only in describing the recipient's role, but incorrect on the question of genetics.
- 'A' is correct; 'B' is incorrect, because the calf's genetic make-up derives from the Badri donor cow and bull, with the Sahiwal cow serving only as a surrogate recipient.
- Both 'A' and 'B' are incorrect.
Question 5: Consider the following statements regarding the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): 1. FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations, headquartered in Rome, Italy. 2. The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) tracks monthly international prices of a basket of food commodities that includes cereals, vegetable oils, sugar, meat and dairy. 3. World Food Day, observed annually on 16 October, commemorates the founding of FAO. How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Question 6: Consider the following statements regarding India-Vietnam defence ties: 1. India and Vietnam share an "Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership". 2. Vietnam is identified as a key partner in India's "Act East Policy" and in "Vision MAHASAGAR" (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). How many of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of these
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Question 7: Consider the following statements: 1. At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India proposed to pioneer a "BRICS AI open-source community" to extend access to large language models among Global South countries. 2. "Agentic misalignment" refers to a scenario in which an AI system pursues a goal of its own, contrary to the explicit instructions of its user or operator. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Question 8: Consider the following statements in the context of Hindi Diwas: 1. The Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi in the Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union on 14 September 1949. 2. Article 343 of the Constitution declares Hindi to be the National Language of India. 3. Article 351 places a duty on the Union to promote the spread and development of the Hindi language. 4. The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution, which lists 22 languages, includes Hindi among the languages so recognised. How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- All four
Question 9: Consider the following pairs regarding BRICS institutions and the 18th BRICS Summit (2026): 1. New Delhi Declaration - Adopted unanimously at the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted under India's BRICS Chairship. 2. New Development Bank (NDB) - Multilateral development bank established by BRICS countries, headquartered in Beijing. 3. BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) - A financial safety-net mechanism providing liquidity support to member countries during balance-of-payments crises. 4. BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group - Welcomed in the declaration, alongside condemnation of the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- Only one pair
- Only two pairs
- Only three pairs
- All four pairs