Quest Daily CA Quiz 20-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 20-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to the Delimitation Commission of India, consider the following statements: I. As per Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act after every Census. II. Delimitation Commission orders are final, have the force of law, and cannot be challenged in any court. III. The Commission includes MPs and MLAs, who have the same voting powers as the Chairperson regarding the final boundary decisions. IV. Articles 330 and 332 mandate SC/ST seat reservations based on population proportion. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • Only three
    • All four

  2. Question 2: With reference to the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool), consider the following statements: I. It is a Centre-backed mechanism aimed at ensuring uninterrupted maritime insurance coverage during global disruptions. II. It provides insurance support only to Indian-flagged vessels operating within territorial waters. III. It is backed by a sovereign guarantee and covers risks such as war risk and protection & indemnity. IV. The scheme is proposed to run for a fixed duration with a provision for extension. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    • I, III and IV only
    • I and II only
    • II, III and IV only
    • I, II, III and IV

  3. Question 3: Consider the following statements: Statement I: Unlike the initial phase of the scheme, PMGSY-III focuses primarily on the consolidation and upgradation of existing Through Routes and Major Rural Links Statement II: The primary objective of the current phase is to facilitate rural access to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), hospitals, and higher secondary schools. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
    • Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
    • Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
    • Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

  4. Question 4: Consider the following UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India: I. Dholavira II. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi III. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus IV. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka V. Sun Temple, Konark What is the correct chronological sequence of their inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

    • V-II-IV-III-I
    • II-V-III-IV-I
    • V-III-II-I-IV
    • II-III-V-IV-I

  5. Question 5: With reference to the "Yellow Line, which of the following statements is/are correct? I. It is a military demarcation boundary that bifurcates territory under direct military control from other areas. II. The strategy marks a transition from mobile manoeuvre warfare to a solid static defence line with fortified permanent sites. III. The "Gaza Model" refers to the replication of this strategy in southern Lebanon, extending a defence line up to the Litani River. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • I only
    • II and III only
    • I and III only
    • I, II, and III

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements: I. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts mandated a minimum of one-third reservation for women in both seats and the office of chairpersons in local bodies. II. Karnataka introduced women's reservation following recommendations from the Ashok Mehta committee before 1992 III. The 106th Amendment Act enables a separate quota for OBC women within the 33% reservation. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

    • I and II only
    • III only
    • II only
    • II and III only

  7. Question 7: With reference to the development of the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India, the establishment of India’s first advanced 3D semiconductor packaging unit in Odisha can be best explained as an exercise in:

    • Import substitution through trade protectionism
    • Technological self-reliance and strategic industrial policy
    • Administrative decentralisation of industries
    • Disinvestment-led industrial growth

  8. Question 8: With reference to minimum wage revision by a State Government, consider the following statements: I. The revised wage structure incorporates Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to account for inflation. II. The classification of districts into different categories for wage fixation reflects the principle of uniform wage policy across all regions of the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • I only
    • II only
    • Both I and II
    • Neither nor II

  9. Question 9: Which of the following states are major cocoa-growing states of India? I. Andhra Pradesh II. Keralam III. Karnataka IV. Tamil Nadu V. Maharashtra VI. Odisha Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    • I, II, III and IV only
    • I, IV, V and VI only
    • III, III and IV only
    • I, II, III, IV, V and VI

  10. Question 10: Which of the following was India’s first large-scale private sector gold mine since Independence?

    • Hatti, Karnataka
    • Kundrekocha, Jharkhand
    • Baghmara, chattisgarh
    • Jonnagiri, Kurnool