UPSC Daily Quiz 12 February 2026
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Vajiram & Ravi’s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims & Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the best description of ‘Valley of the Kings’, that was in the news recently?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
Two researchers recently identified close to 30 inscriptions in Tamil Brahmi, Prakrit and Sanskrit at tombs in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.
About Valley of the Kings:
It was the burial site of dozens of pharaohs, or kings, of ancient Egypt.
The valley lies in the southern half of Egypt, just west of the Nile River.
It was part of the ancient city of Thebes.
Most of the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties were buried in the Valley of the Kings.
These pharaohs ruled from 1539 to 1077 BC, during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom.
By that time the pharaohs had stopped building pyramids to serve as their tombs.
Not only pharaohs were buried in the Valley of the Kings. Several queens, a few high-ranking officials, and some royal children were also laid to rest there.
The tomb built for the many sons of Ramses II is the largest and most complex in the valley.
The tombs in the Valley of the Kings were carved into rocky hillsides with only a doorway marking their location.
The interior varied from tomb to tomb, but most consisted of a series of descending corridors with multiple openings leading to chambers, or rooms.
Deep underground, one corridor ended at the burial chamber. It held a sarcophagus, or stone coffin, in which the pharaoh’s mummy was laid.
The burial chamber also included furniture, clothing, jewelry, and other items that it was believed the pharaoh would need in the afterlife.
Virtually all the tombs in the valley were cleared out in antiquity.
Some had been partially robbed during the New Kingdom, but all were systematically denuded of their contents in the 21st dynasty, in an effort to protect the royal mummies and to recycle the rich funerary goods back into the royal treasury.
The only tomb to remain mostly intact was that of Tutankhamun (reigned 1333–24 BC).
In 1979 UNESCO made the Valley of the Kings part of the World Heritage site of ancient Thebes.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
Two researchers recently identified close to 30 inscriptions in Tamil Brahmi, Prakrit and Sanskrit at tombs in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.
About Valley of the Kings:
It was the burial site of dozens of pharaohs, or kings, of ancient Egypt.
The valley lies in the southern half of Egypt, just west of the Nile River.
It was part of the ancient city of Thebes.
Most of the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties were buried in the Valley of the Kings.
These pharaohs ruled from 1539 to 1077 BC, during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom.
By that time the pharaohs had stopped building pyramids to serve as their tombs.
Not only pharaohs were buried in the Valley of the Kings. Several queens, a few high-ranking officials, and some royal children were also laid to rest there.
The tomb built for the many sons of Ramses II is the largest and most complex in the valley.
The tombs in the Valley of the Kings were carved into rocky hillsides with only a doorway marking their location.
The interior varied from tomb to tomb, but most consisted of a series of descending corridors with multiple openings leading to chambers, or rooms.
Deep underground, one corridor ended at the burial chamber. It held a sarcophagus, or stone coffin, in which the pharaoh’s mummy was laid.
The burial chamber also included furniture, clothing, jewelry, and other items that it was believed the pharaoh would need in the afterlife.
Virtually all the tombs in the valley were cleared out in antiquity.
Some had been partially robbed during the New Kingdom, but all were systematically denuded of their contents in the 21st dynasty, in an effort to protect the royal mummies and to recycle the rich funerary goods back into the royal treasury.
The only tomb to remain mostly intact was that of Tutankhamun (reigned 1333–24 BC).
In 1979 UNESCO made the Valley of the Kings part of the World Heritage site of ancient Thebes.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), recently seen in the news:
- It is an intergovernmental organisation established under the leadership of the European Union (EU).
- It develops standards, tools, and guidance which allow companies to set GHG emissions reduction targets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
India has the scale and momentum to influence how global business responds to climate risk, top executives of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI) said recently.
About Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi):
It is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis.
Mission: To drive science-based climate action in the corporate sector consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.
SBTi develops standards, tools, and guidance which allow companies to set GHG emissions reduction targets.
The SBTi validates companies’ targets and assists other industry leaders in creating the best practice for their organisations with targets in line with the Paris Agreement.
The SBTi was formed as a collaboration between the World Resources Institute, CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
In 2023, it was incorporated as a charity in the United Kingdom.
The SBTi also helps companies and financial institutions worldwide to improve their risk management, attract investors, gain a competitive advantage, and become leaders in sustainability.
As of April 2025, the SBTi has reported over 10,000 companies worldwide committed to or set science-based emissions reduction targets.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
India has the scale and momentum to influence how global business responds to climate risk, top executives of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI) said recently.
About Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi):
It is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis.
Mission: To drive science-based climate action in the corporate sector consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.
SBTi develops standards, tools, and guidance which allow companies to set GHG emissions reduction targets.
The SBTi validates companies’ targets and assists other industry leaders in creating the best practice for their organisations with targets in line with the Paris Agreement.
The SBTi was formed as a collaboration between the World Resources Institute, CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
In 2023, it was incorporated as a charity in the United Kingdom.
The SBTi also helps companies and financial institutions worldwide to improve their risk management, attract investors, gain a competitive advantage, and become leaders in sustainability.
As of April 2025, the SBTi has reported over 10,000 companies worldwide committed to or set science-based emissions reduction targets.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsKapilash Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently gave its nod for the use of 4.68 hectares of forest land from the Kapilash wildlife sanctuary for the much-awaited 111 km six-lane capital region ring road (CRRR) project to pass.
About Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha.
It covers an area of about 125.5 sq.km. and lies in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region.
It has a picturesque landscape with hills, forests, and caves and includes the Kapilasa Temple atop a hill.
The temple is believed to have been constructed by King Kapilendra Deb, who ruled over Odisha from 1435 to 1467 AD.
Vegetation: It is classified as an Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forest ecoregion.
Flora: It is dominated by sal trees and a rich variety of flora like amla, teak, and kadamba.
Fauna:
It is home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, jungle cats, sloth bears, spotted deer, jackals, and various species of birds such as peacocks, junglefowl, and kingfishers.
It also supports several reptiles and unique species like pangolins and porcupines.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently gave its nod for the use of 4.68 hectares of forest land from the Kapilash wildlife sanctuary for the much-awaited 111 km six-lane capital region ring road (CRRR) project to pass.
About Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha.
It covers an area of about 125.5 sq.km. and lies in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region.
It has a picturesque landscape with hills, forests, and caves and includes the Kapilasa Temple atop a hill.
The temple is believed to have been constructed by King Kapilendra Deb, who ruled over Odisha from 1435 to 1467 AD.
Vegetation: It is classified as an Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forest ecoregion.
Flora: It is dominated by sal trees and a rich variety of flora like amla, teak, and kadamba.
Fauna:
It is home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, jungle cats, sloth bears, spotted deer, jackals, and various species of birds such as peacocks, junglefowl, and kingfishers.
It also supports several reptiles and unique species like pangolins and porcupines.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Mud Volcano:
- It is a mound of mud heaved up through overlying sediments.
- The craters of mud volcanoes are generally deep and permanently active.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
A mud volcano suddenly erupted in Diglipur, Andaman Islands, recently.
About Mud Volcano:
It is a mound of mud heaved up through overlying sediments.
The craters are usually shallow and may intermittently erupt mud.
These eruptions continuously rebuild the cones, which are eroded relatively easily.
Some mud volcanoes are created by hot-spring activity where large amounts of gas and small amounts of water react chemically with the surrounding rocks and form a boiling mud.
Variations are the porridge pot (a basin of boiling mud that erodes chunks of the surrounding rock) and the paint pot (a basin of boiling mud that is tinted yellow, green, or blue by minerals from the surrounding rocks).
Other mud volcanoes, entirely of a nonigneous origin, occur only in oil-field regions that are relatively young and have soft, unconsolidated formations.
Under compactional stress, methane and related hydrocarbon gases mixed with mud force their way upward and burst through to the surface, spewing mud into a conelike shape.
Because of the compactional stress and the depth from which the mixture comes, the mud is often hot and may have an accompanying steam cloud.
Mud volcanoes, also known as “sedimentary volcanoes” or “gas-oil volcanoes,” are close cousins to magmatic volcanoes.
Like magmatic volcanoes, they can erupt powerfully and hurl flames to great heights, sometimes even several hundred meters.
Instead of hot lava, it spits out mud, water, and gases from deep inside the Earth.
Mud volcanoes also exist on the floor of the sea and can form islands and banks that alter the topography and shape of the coastline.
Approximately 1,000 mud volcanoes have been identified on land and in shallow water.
In India, the only mud volcano lies in Baratang Island, a part of the Andaman chain of islands.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
A mud volcano suddenly erupted in Diglipur, Andaman Islands, recently.
About Mud Volcano:
It is a mound of mud heaved up through overlying sediments.
The craters are usually shallow and may intermittently erupt mud.
These eruptions continuously rebuild the cones, which are eroded relatively easily.
Some mud volcanoes are created by hot-spring activity where large amounts of gas and small amounts of water react chemically with the surrounding rocks and form a boiling mud.
Variations are the porridge pot (a basin of boiling mud that erodes chunks of the surrounding rock) and the paint pot (a basin of boiling mud that is tinted yellow, green, or blue by minerals from the surrounding rocks).
Other mud volcanoes, entirely of a nonigneous origin, occur only in oil-field regions that are relatively young and have soft, unconsolidated formations.
Under compactional stress, methane and related hydrocarbon gases mixed with mud force their way upward and burst through to the surface, spewing mud into a conelike shape.
Because of the compactional stress and the depth from which the mixture comes, the mud is often hot and may have an accompanying steam cloud.
Mud volcanoes, also known as “sedimentary volcanoes” or “gas-oil volcanoes,” are close cousins to magmatic volcanoes.
Like magmatic volcanoes, they can erupt powerfully and hurl flames to great heights, sometimes even several hundred meters.
Instead of hot lava, it spits out mud, water, and gases from deep inside the Earth.
Mud volcanoes also exist on the floor of the sea and can form islands and banks that alter the topography and shape of the coastline.
Approximately 1,000 mud volcanoes have been identified on land and in shallow water.
In India, the only mud volcano lies in Baratang Island, a part of the Andaman chain of islands.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Idukki Hydroelectric Project, recently seen in the news:
- It is located in Kerala.
- The installed capacity of this project is 2.5 GW (Gigawatts).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
As the Idukki hydroelectric project, Kerala’s largest hydel power project, marks a historic 50-year milestone, the Moolamattom power plant has recorded a total generation of 115,852.672 million units (MU) over the past five decades.
About Idukki Hydroelectric Project:
It is built across the Periyar River in the Idukki district of Kerala.
It is the largest hydroelectric project in Kerala.
The installed capacity of this project is 780 MW.
The powerhouse at Moolamattom is the longest underground power station in India, and the pressure shaft is the largest in the country.
The powerhouse has six generators of 130 MW capacity each.
The project was completed with aid from the Government of Canada, and the technical consultancy was M/s Surveyor, Nenniger and Chenevert.
The project was dedicated to the nation on 12th February 1976.
There are three dams associated with this project. They are: Idukki Arch Dam, Cheruthoni Dam & Kulamavu Dam.
The Idukki dam is one of the highest ten arch dams in the world and the third highest in India after the Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand) and Bhakra Nangal Dam (Himachal Pradesh).
It is the first dam in Asia that is constructed in a double-curvature arch dam type and the second in the world.
The dam stands between the two mountains, Kuravanmala (839 m), and Kurathimala (925 m).
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
As the Idukki hydroelectric project, Kerala’s largest hydel power project, marks a historic 50-year milestone, the Moolamattom power plant has recorded a total generation of 115,852.672 million units (MU) over the past five decades.
About Idukki Hydroelectric Project:
It is built across the Periyar River in the Idukki district of Kerala.
It is the largest hydroelectric project in Kerala.
The installed capacity of this project is 780 MW.
The powerhouse at Moolamattom is the longest underground power station in India, and the pressure shaft is the largest in the country.
The powerhouse has six generators of 130 MW capacity each.
The project was completed with aid from the Government of Canada, and the technical consultancy was M/s Surveyor, Nenniger and Chenevert.
The project was dedicated to the nation on 12th February 1976.
There are three dams associated with this project. They are: Idukki Arch Dam, Cheruthoni Dam & Kulamavu Dam.
The Idukki dam is one of the highest ten arch dams in the world and the third highest in India after the Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand) and Bhakra Nangal Dam (Himachal Pradesh).
It is the first dam in Asia that is constructed in a double-curvature arch dam type and the second in the world.
The dam stands between the two mountains, Kuravanmala (839 m), and Kurathimala (925 m).
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Continental Mantle Earthquakes:
- These are seismic events which originate in the mantle beneath continents.
- These can occur particularly beneath the Himalayas in southern Asia and the Bering Strait.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently the Stanford researchers have produced the first global map of a rare type of earthquake i. e Continental mantle earthquakes.
- These are seismic events which originate in the mantle beneath continents.
- Origin: Unlike most earthquakes, which originate in the Earth’s cold, brittle crust at depths of around 10 to 29 kilometres, mantle earthquakes often occur more than 80 km below the Mohorovičić discontinuity (boundary between the crust and the mantle).
- Impact: They are too deep to cause much shaking or danger at Earth’s surface.
- Occurrence: They occur worldwide but are regionally clustered, particularly beneath the Himalayas in southern Asia and the Bering Strait between Asia and North America.
- Significance: The new map will help scientists learn more about the mechanics of mantle earthquakes.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/scientists-map-rare-earthquakes-deep-within-earths-mantle-for-the-first-time
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently the Stanford researchers have produced the first global map of a rare type of earthquake i. e Continental mantle earthquakes.
- These are seismic events which originate in the mantle beneath continents.
- Origin: Unlike most earthquakes, which originate in the Earth’s cold, brittle crust at depths of around 10 to 29 kilometres, mantle earthquakes often occur more than 80 km below the Mohorovičić discontinuity (boundary between the crust and the mantle).
- Impact: They are too deep to cause much shaking or danger at Earth’s surface.
- Occurrence: They occur worldwide but are regionally clustered, particularly beneath the Himalayas in southern Asia and the Bering Strait between Asia and North America.
- Significance: The new map will help scientists learn more about the mechanics of mantle earthquakes.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/scientists-map-rare-earthquakes-deep-within-earths-mantle-for-the-first-time
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme:
- It is a national behavioural transformation initiative for civil servants.
- It is launched by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said that 10.5 lakh govt servants trained under Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme.
- It is a national behavioural transformation initiative for civil servants.
- It is launched by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).
- It was designed to emphasize upon the deeper sense of Seva Bhav(spirit of service) and Svadharma (duty aligned with personal purpose) among Government servants, with the objective of strengthening citizen-centric governance.
- It is focused on improving quality of service delivery, enhancing responsiveness and collaboration across governance structures, and fostering greater engagement and satisfaction among officers.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/10-5-lakh-govt-servants-trained-under-rashtriya-karmayogi-large-scale-jan-seva-programme/
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said that 10.5 lakh govt servants trained under Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme.
- It is a national behavioural transformation initiative for civil servants.
- It is launched by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).
- It was designed to emphasize upon the deeper sense of Seva Bhav(spirit of service) and Svadharma (duty aligned with personal purpose) among Government servants, with the objective of strengthening citizen-centric governance.
- It is focused on improving quality of service delivery, enhancing responsiveness and collaboration across governance structures, and fostering greater engagement and satisfaction among officers.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/10-5-lakh-govt-servants-trained-under-rashtriya-karmayogi-large-scale-jan-seva-programme/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Lysosomal Storage Disorders:
- These are rare genetic conditions that cause a buildup of toxic materials in body’s cells.
- These can be cured by using antibiotics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Researchers from medical and research institutions across six states and two union territories have compiled the first government-supported national biobank of a sub-section of rare diseases called Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs).
- Lysosomal storage diseases or disorders (LSDs) are rare genetic conditions that cause a buildup of toxic materials in your body’s cells.
- LSDs cause a buildup of toxic materials in the body’s cells.
- These disorders usually appear during pregnancy or soon after birth and rarely, adults may develop LSDs.
- The majority of the LSDs are caused by mutations in the genes encoding a lysosomal enzyme.
- A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organellethat contains digestive enzymes.
- Lysosomes are involved with various cell processes. They break down excess or worn-out cell parts.
- People with LSDs lack certain enzymesora substance that helps the enzyme work (enzyme activator or modifier). Enzymes assist your cells’ lysosomes with metabolism.
- Without functioning enzymes, your body can’t break down fats, sugars and other substances.
- If those build up in your body, they can be harmful. They cause dysfunction of those organs where they accumulate and contribute to great morbidity and mortality.
- Exceptions: All LSDs except Hunter syndrome(MPS II) and Fabry disease are autosomal recessive disorders. This means both parents must carry the abnormal gene that prevents the body from making an enzyme with normal activity.
- Treatment:
- There are no cures for lysosomal storage diseases.
- But treatments can help you to manage your symptoms and lessen damage to organs and tissues.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-health/biobank-lysosomal-storage-disorders-lsds-10527040/
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Researchers from medical and research institutions across six states and two union territories have compiled the first government-supported national biobank of a sub-section of rare diseases called Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs).
- Lysosomal storage diseases or disorders (LSDs) are rare genetic conditions that cause a buildup of toxic materials in your body’s cells.
- LSDs cause a buildup of toxic materials in the body’s cells.
- These disorders usually appear during pregnancy or soon after birth and rarely, adults may develop LSDs.
- The majority of the LSDs are caused by mutations in the genes encoding a lysosomal enzyme.
- A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organellethat contains digestive enzymes.
- Lysosomes are involved with various cell processes. They break down excess or worn-out cell parts.
- People with LSDs lack certain enzymesora substance that helps the enzyme work (enzyme activator or modifier). Enzymes assist your cells’ lysosomes with metabolism.
- Without functioning enzymes, your body can’t break down fats, sugars and other substances.
- If those build up in your body, they can be harmful. They cause dysfunction of those organs where they accumulate and contribute to great morbidity and mortality.
- Exceptions: All LSDs except Hunter syndrome(MPS II) and Fabry disease are autosomal recessive disorders. This means both parents must carry the abnormal gene that prevents the body from making an enzyme with normal activity.
- Treatment:
- There are no cures for lysosomal storage diseases.
- But treatments can help you to manage your symptoms and lessen damage to organs and tissues.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-health/biobank-lysosomal-storage-disorders-lsds-10527040/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Lion-Tailed Macaque, consider the following:
- It is an Old World monkey.
- It is endemic to evergreen rainforests of the southern part in Western Ghats.
- It is categorized as critically endangered species under the IUCN Red List.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Researchers cautioned that the increase of lion-tailed macaques in human-dominated landscapes is driven largely by easy access to food associated with human presence.
- It is an Old World monkey.
- It is also known as the ‘beard ape’ because of its mane.
- Appearance
- The magnificent Lion-tailed macaque is named due to its lion-like, long, thin, and tufted tail. Also they are characterised by the grey mane around their face.
- It is one of the smallest macaque species in the world.
- Distribution: It is endemic to evergreen rainforests of the southern part in Western Ghats, with its range passing through the three states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Characteristics of Lion-Tailed Macaques:
- It is an arboreal and diurnal creature, they sleep at night in trees (typically, high in the canopy of rainforest).
- These macaques are territorial and very communicative animals. One of the distinguishing features of this species is that males define the boundaries of their home ranges by calls.
- Overall, their communication system contains as many as 17 vocalisations.
- Diet: It is omnivorous and feed upon a wide variety of food, although fruits form the major part of their diet.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN: Endangered
- CITES: Appendix I
- The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I
- Threats: Its population faces threats from habitat loss, fragmentation, and human encroachment.
Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Researchers cautioned that the increase of lion-tailed macaques in human-dominated landscapes is driven largely by easy access to food associated with human presence.
- It is an Old World monkey.
- It is also known as the ‘beard ape’ because of its mane.
- Appearance
- The magnificent Lion-tailed macaque is named due to its lion-like, long, thin, and tufted tail. Also they are characterised by the grey mane around their face.
- It is one of the smallest macaque species in the world.
- Distribution: It is endemic to evergreen rainforests of the southern part in Western Ghats, with its range passing through the three states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Characteristics of Lion-Tailed Macaques:
- It is an arboreal and diurnal creature, they sleep at night in trees (typically, high in the canopy of rainforest).
- These macaques are territorial and very communicative animals. One of the distinguishing features of this species is that males define the boundaries of their home ranges by calls.
- Overall, their communication system contains as many as 17 vocalisations.
- Diet: It is omnivorous and feed upon a wide variety of food, although fruits form the major part of their diet.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN: Endangered
- CITES: Appendix I
- The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I
- Threats: Its population faces threats from habitat loss, fragmentation, and human encroachment.
Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCorruption Perceptions Index, recently in news, is given by:
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
India climbed five places to the 91st position out of 182 countries and territories on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025.
- It is the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world.
- The index has been published annually by the non-governmental organisation Transparency International since 1995.
- Methodology Used:
- It is an index which ranks countries “by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys.”
- It uses a scale of zero to 100, where “zero” is highly corrupt and “100” is very clean.
- It measures how corrupt each country’s public sector is perceived to be, according to experts and business people.
- The score for each country is derived from a minimum of three data sources, selected from 13 distinct corruption surveys and assessments.
- These sources are gathered by a range of reputed organisations, such as the World Bank and the World Economic Forum.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-jumps-5-places-on-corruption-perceptions-index-cpi-2025-holds-91st-rank/articleshow/128162765.cms
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
India climbed five places to the 91st position out of 182 countries and territories on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025.
- It is the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world.
- The index has been published annually by the non-governmental organisation Transparency International since 1995.
- Methodology Used:
- It is an index which ranks countries “by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys.”
- It uses a scale of zero to 100, where “zero” is highly corrupt and “100” is very clean.
- It measures how corrupt each country’s public sector is perceived to be, according to experts and business people.
- The score for each country is derived from a minimum of three data sources, selected from 13 distinct corruption surveys and assessments.
- These sources are gathered by a range of reputed organisations, such as the World Bank and the World Economic Forum.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-jumps-5-places-on-corruption-perceptions-index-cpi-2025-holds-91st-rank/articleshow/128162765.cms
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UPSC Daily Quiz FAQs
Q1. What is the Daily UPSC Quiz?+
Ans. The Daily UPSC Quiz is a set of practice questions based on current affairs, static subjects, and PYQs that help aspirants enhance retention and test conceptual clarity regularly.
Q2. How is the Daily Quiz useful for UPSC preparation?+
Ans. Daily quizzes support learning, help in revision, improve time management, and boost accuracy for both UPSC Prelims and Mains through consistent practice.
Q3. Are the quiz questions based on the UPSC syllabus?+
Ans. Yes, all questions are aligned with the UPSC Syllabus 2025, covering key areas like Polity, Economy, Environment, History, Geography, and Current Affairs.
Q4. Are solutions and explanations provided with the quiz?+
Ans. Yes, each quiz includes detailed explanations and source references to enhance conceptual understanding and enable self-assessment.
Q5. Is the Daily UPSC Quiz suitable for both Prelims and Mains?+
Ans. Primarily focused on Prelims (MCQ format), but it also indirectly helps in Mains by strengthening subject knowledge and factual clarity.
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