Which one of the following statements regarding the length of daylight between June 21 and September 22, over different regions, is correct?

The length of the daylight is getting longer in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere

The southern hemisphere is in the middle of summer

Day length is getting shorter in the mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere

Day length is getting shorter in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere

Around 95% of India’s trade by volume and about 70% by value is handled through maritime routes. In this context, which one of the following best describes the term "Turn Around Time (TAT)"? (a) The time taken for a vehicle to travel from one terminal to another without halts. (b) The total time interval between the arrival of a vehicle and its readiness for the next operation. (c) The average speed maintained by a transport vehicle during its journey. (d) The time taken to complete only the loading and unloading activities at a terminal.

The time taken for a vehicle to travel from one terminal to another without halts.

The total time interval between the arrival of a vehicle and its readiness for the next operation.

The average speed maintained by a transport vehicle during its journey.

The time taken to complete only the loading and unloading activities at a terminal.

Which one of the following is correct regarding “criticality” with reference to Nuclear Technology? 1. It is a point where a sustained and controlled nuclear fission chain reaction begins. 2. At this stage, the neutrons produced by fission equal those lost through absorption and leakage 3. It marks the transition from the construction phase to the operational phase and an essential step towards generating heat. 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.

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Third-generation (3G) ethanol can potentially reduce the problem of stubble burning. Statement-II: Agricultural residues can serve as feedstock for ethanol production. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above given statements?

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I

Statement I is correct, but Statement II is Incorrect

Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Consider the following statements: Statement I: The Western Ghats exhibit exceptionally high species diversity and endemism, often exceeding that of many Himalayan regions. Statement II: The Western Ghats are geologically much older than the Himalayan Mountain system. Statement III: It is recognised as one of the world’s eight ‘hottest hotspots’ of biological diversity. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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 are correct

Quest Daily CA Quiz 22-06-2026

2026-06-22

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Question 1: Consider the following missions/projects of India’s space programme: I. Chandrayaan 2 II. SPADEX III. Mangalyaan IV. NISAR V. Aditya L1 Which of the following represents their correct chronological order, from the earliest to the most recent? (a) I-II-IV-V-III (b) V-IV-III-I-II (c) III-I-V-II-IV (d) III-I-IV-II-V
- I-II-IV-V-III
- V-IV-III-I-II
- III-I-V-II-IV
- III-I-IV-II-V
Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding Biochar: I. It is produced by thermally decomposing biomass or agricultural waste in an environment with little or no oxygen. II. It is highly resistant to microbial breakdown and remains stable in soils for long periods. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- I only
- II only
- Both I and II
- Neither I nor II
Question 3: Which one of the following statements regarding the length of daylight between June 21 and September 22, over different regions, is correct?
- The length of the daylight is getting longer in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere
- The southern hemisphere is in the middle of summer
- Day length is getting shorter in the mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere
- Day length is getting shorter in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere
Question 4: Consider the following statements with reference to the National Testing Agency (NTA): I. It was established as a Society registered under the The Societies Registration Act of 1860. II. NTA Chairperson appointed by the Ministry of Education, whereas the Director General is appointed by Parliament. III. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is an entrance examination conducted by NTA for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical courses in government as well as private medical colleges. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?
- One only
- Two only
- All three
- None
Question 5: Around 95% of India’s trade by volume and about 70% by value is handled through maritime routes. In this context, which one of the following best describes the term "Turn Around Time (TAT)"? (a) The time taken for a vehicle to travel from one terminal to another without halts. (b) The total time interval between the arrival of a vehicle and its readiness for the next operation. (c) The average speed maintained by a transport vehicle during its journey. (d) The time taken to complete only the loading and unloading activities at a terminal.
- The time taken for a vehicle to travel from one terminal to another without halts.
- The total time interval between the arrival of a vehicle and its readiness for the next operation.
- The average speed maintained by a transport vehicle during its journey.
- The time taken to complete only the loading and unloading activities at a terminal.
Question 6: Consider the following statements regarding the Bhavishya pension processing platform: I. Pension cases are processed through a centralised digital platform with e-Sign integration and real-time status tracking. II. The platform has been integrated with multiple banks and the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to provide various post-retirement services through a common digital interface. III. A single simplified pension application form has replaced multiple pension-related forms and is integrated with the platform. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements? 1. Statement I indicates an attempt to reduce procedural delays and enhance transparency in pension processing. 2. Statement II suggests that pension administration is moving towards interoperability among different government and financial service providers. 3. Consolidation of multiple pension forms into a single form reduces the administrative burden on retiring employees and simplifies compliance requirements. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
Question 7: Which one of the following is correct regarding “criticality” with reference to Nuclear Technology? 1. It is a point where a sustained and controlled nuclear fission chain reaction begins. 2. At this stage, the neutrons produced by fission equal those lost through absorption and leakage 3. It marks the transition from the construction phase to the operational phase and an essential step towards generating heat. 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 8: Consider the following assertion: The long-term stability of a democratic society depends not only on constitutional guarantees of liberty and equality but also on the cultivation of fraternity among citizens. Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion? 1. Fraternity promotes mutual trust and a sense of common belonging among diverse social groups. 2. Constitutional provisions are sufficient to eliminate social divisions and communal hostility. 3. Persistent social polarisation can weaken economic growth and democratic institutions. 4. Liberty and equality can be effectively sustained even in the complete absence of social cohesion. Select the answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3 only
- 2 and 4 only
- 1,3 and 4 only
Question 9: Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Third-generation (3G) ethanol can potentially reduce the problem of stubble burning. Statement-II: Agricultural residues can serve as feedstock for ethanol production. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above given statements?
- Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I
- Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
- Statement I is correct, but Statement II is Incorrect
- Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
Question 10: Consider the following statements: Statement I: The Western Ghats exhibit exceptionally high species diversity and endemism, often exceeding that of many Himalayan regions. Statement II: The Western Ghats are geologically much older than the Himalayan Mountain system. Statement III: It is recognised as one of the world’s eight ‘hottest hotspots’ of biological diversity. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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 are correct

Quest Daily CA Quiz 22-06-2026

Question 3: Which one of the following statements regarding the length of daylight between June 21 and September 22, over different regions, is correct?