Quest Daily CA Quiz 20-07-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 20-07-2026

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  1. Question 1: Consider the following archaeological findings from Harappan settlements: 1. Standardised brick dimensions across widely separated settlements. 2. Uniform weights based on binary progression. 3. Extensive drainage systems integrated with residential layouts. Which one of the following conclusions is best supported by the above evidence?

    • Harappan towns developed primarily in response to military and defensive requirements.
    • Harappan settlements functioned independently, with only limited cultural interaction among them.
    • The principal objective of Harappan civic organisation was the construction of ritual and ceremonial complexes.
    • Harappan society displayed a high degree of urban planning and standardisation in construction and commercial practices.

  2. Question 2: With reference to the NAMASTE Scheme, consider the following statements: 1. It is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 2. The scheme primarily aims to provide wage employment to sanitation workers through Urban Local Bodies. 3. The scheme seeks to eliminate hazardous manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks by promoting mechanised sanitation practices Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • 1 and 3
    • 2 and 3
    • 1
    • 1,2 and 3

  3. Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation: 1. Delimitation primarily seeks to ensure, as far as practicable, equal representation based on population. 2. Delimitation of parliamentary constituencies is carried out by an independent Delimitation Commission constituted under an Act of Parliament. 3. Any order issued by the Delimitation Commission is ordinarily subject to judicial review on the merits before the High Courts. 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.

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements regarding the Yamuna floodplains: I. The river channel has narrowed considerably over the past century due to human interventions. II. Floodplains act as natural buffers by temporarily storing excess floodwaters. III. Encroachments and embankments have reduced the river's lateral connectivity with its floodplain. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements? 1. Increasing the space available for rivers during high flows can reduce flood hazards. 2. Protecting floodplains contributes to both ecosystem conservation and water-resource management. 3. Floodplain encroachments can be sustainably offset through the construction of additional embankments. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

    • 1 and 2 only
    • 2 and 3 only
    • 1 and 3 only
    • 1,2 and 3

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements: 1. He was born on 19th July, 1827, in Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh. 2. He joined the 34th Bengal Native Infantry of the British East India Company. 3. He revolted against the East India Company over the introduction of cartridges allegedly greased with animal fat, which hurt the religious sentiments of Indian soldiers. 4. On 29th March, 1857, he attacked British officers at Barrackpore and was subsequently executed on 8th April, 1857. The personality described above is:

    • Kunwar Singh
    • Bakht Singh
    • Mangal Pandey
    • Tantia Tope

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements about Space Governance: 1. Under the Outer Space Treaty, countries can claim ownership over specific orbital shells occupied by their satellites. 2. Orbital slots in Low Earth Orbit are coordinated under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). 3. The first-come-first-served principle applies to the use of orbital shells, subject to non-interference with existing satellites. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • None

  7. Question 7: Which one of the following best distinguishes the National Anthem from the National Song of India? (a) The National Anthem has constitutional recognition, whereas the National Song has only statutory recognition. (b) The National Anthem is officially recognized by the Government, whereas Vande Mataram is recognised as the National Song without any constitutional mention. (c) The National Anthem and the National Song are both officially recognized, but only the National Song enjoys statutory protection. (d) The National Anthem and the National Song are both expressly recognized in the Constitution with equal legal status.

    • The National Anthem has constitutional recognition, whereas the National Song has only statutory recognition
    • The National Anthem is officially recognized by the Government, whereas Vande Mataram is recognised as the National Song without any constitutional mention
    • The National Anthem and the National Song are both officially recognized, but only the National Song enjoys statutory protection
    • The National Anthem and the National Song are both expressly recognized in the Constitution with equal legal status

  8. Question 8: Which one of the following best describes Embodied Artificial Intelligence?

    • Artificial intelligence in which cognition emerges through continuous interaction among the brain, body and surrounding environment
    • Artificial intelligence in which cognition depends primarily on symbolic reasoning and detailed internal world representations
    • Artificial intelligence in which cognition is achieved mainly through cloud-based language models and remote computation
    • Artificial intelligence in which cognition is based primarily on hardware designed to mimic biological neural mechanisms

  9. Question 9: 'X' was explaining the rights of consumers under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. 'X' stated that a restaurant can levy a service charge as a mandatory component of the bill if it is mentioned on the menu or bill. 'Y' argued that a service charge is voluntary and a consumer cannot be compelled to pay it, irrespective of any prior notice by the restaurant. 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:

    • 'X' is correct because displaying the service charge on the menu makes it legally enforceable.
    • 'Y' is not correct because restaurants have complete freedom to decide the terms of billing.
    • The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct.
    • The view of only 'Y' is correct.

  10. Question 10: Consider the following stakeholders: 1. Panchayati Raj Institutions 2. Urban Local Bodies 3. Educational institutions 4. Civil society organisations The principle of Jan Bhagidari under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: Catch the Rain campaign envisages the participation of which of the following?

    • 1 and 2 only
    • 1,2 and 3 only
    • 2,3 and 4
    • 1,2,3 and 4