Daily Prelims MCQs

Q. Consider the following statements about the qualification and disqualification for membership of Parliament:

1. Under Article 84, a person must be a citizen of India and at least 30 years of age to be eligible for election to the Rajya Sabha.
2. Under Article 102, a person holding an 'office of profit' under the Government of India or a State Government is disqualified from being a member of Parliament, unless exempted by law.
3. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts the offices of Union Ministers and State Ministers (including CMs) from the 'office of profit' disqualification.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements about the Council of Ministers at the State level:

1. Under Article 163, the Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at its head aids and advises the Governor, except in matters where the Governor is required to act in his discretion.
2. Under Article 164(1A), the total number of Ministers including the Chief Minister shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly, with a minimum of twelve.
3. A person who is not a member of either House of the State Legislature can be appointed as a Minister, but must become a member of the State Legislature within six months.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Match the following Constitutional provisions with their subject matter:

List I

1. Article 79
2. Article 80
3. Article 164(4)
4. Article 168

List II

1. Constitution of Legislatures in States
2. Constitution of Parliament — Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses
3. Composition of the Rajya Sabha
4. Minister must become a member of State Legislature within six months

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q. Match the following political precedents with their correct descriptions:

List I

1. Indira Gandhi (1966)
2. Prithviraj Chavan (2010)
3. Nitish Kumar (2026)
4. Manmohan Singh (2004–2014)

List II

1. Rajya Sabha member who served as Prime Minister for two full terms
2. Rajya Sabha member who became CM of Maharashtra and subsequently got elected to the State Legislative Assembly
3. Bihar CM who filed nomination for Rajya Sabha, expected to resign as CM
4. First Rajya Sabha member to be appointed as Prime Minister of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q. Consider the following statements regarding PM-JAY scheme:

1. It provides cashless treatment across both public and empanelled private hospitals.
   2. Coverage includes pre-existing diseases from the first day of enrolment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Replacement level fertility generally refers to a Total Fertility Rate of:

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Persian Gulf:

1.It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
2. It connects to the Indian Ocean through the Strait of Hormuz.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Operation Sankalp was launched primarily to:

Q. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is compiled and released by: