UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 11 October 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve:

1.Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks form its core areas.

2.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognises these two parks as two separate World Heritage properties.

3.Besides the two parks, it includes agricultural land, community land and alpine meadows.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Nanda Devi: Landslide-Prone Zones Nearly Doubled Since 2015 Open full article →

2.

Match List I with List II:

List I (Mass movement)

A. Soil creep

B. Slump

C. Rockfall

D. Solifluction

List II (Description)

1.Rock blocks fall freely from a steep slope

2.Very slow downslope movement of soil, seen in leaning fence posts

3.Debris slips with a backward rotation relative to the slope

4.Slow flow of water-saturated soil down a slope

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2 A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

From: Nanda Devi: Landslide-Prone Zones Nearly Doubled Since 2015 Open full article →

3.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: A glacial lake dammed by a moraine can drain suddenly, causing a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF).

Statement-II: A moraine is a ridge of unsorted glacial debris, not an engineered dam, and can be breached.

Statement-III: Ice or rock falling into such a lake can push a surge of water over or through its dam.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of 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 Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that is the explanation of Statement-I Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

From: Nanda Devi: Landslide-Prone Zones Nearly Doubled Since 2015 Open full article →

4.

Consider the following statements about the disaster of February 2021 in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand:

1.It was caused by the outburst of a glacial lake held behind a moraine.

2.It began with the collapse of a large mass of rock and glacier ice from Ronti Peak.

3.The resulting flow descended through the Rishiganga and Dhauliganga valleys.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Nanda Devi: Landslide-Prone Zones Nearly Doubled Since 2015 Open full article →

5.

In the zonation of a biosphere reserve under the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme, the outer area where communities live and work and sustainable economic activities are promoted is called the:

Core area Buffer zone Transition area Corridor zone

From: Nanda Devi: Landslide-Prone Zones Nearly Doubled Since 2015 Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about the Central Asian Flyway initiative under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS):

1.It covers waterbirds, landbirds and raptors.

2.It was formally established at a CMS Conference of the Parties held in Samarkand.

3.Its Coordinating Unit is hosted by the Government of Uzbekistan.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Central Asian Flyway: Online Hub Launched to Share Bird Records Open full article →

7.

Consider the following statements about birds and overhead power lines:

1.A bird is electrocuted when its body bridges two live parts, or a live and an earthed part, of a line or pole.

2.High-voltage transmission lines pose a greater electrocution risk than medium-voltage distribution lines.

3.Bird flight diverters fitted to the wires reduce collisions by making the lines more visible.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Central Asian Flyway: Online Hub Launched to Share Bird Records Open full article →

8.

Consider the following statements about bird migration:

1.A flyway includes breeding areas, wintering areas and the stopover sites between them.

2.All species using a flyway follow one narrow, shared route.

3.A metal leg ring yields data only when the bird is recaptured or found, or its ring is read.

4.A satellite transmitter can track a bird's movements without the bird being seen again.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Central Asian Flyway: Online Hub Launched to Share Bird Records Open full article →

9.

Consider the following statements:

1.The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) controls cross-border trade in listed species through a system of permits.

2.The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals lists endangered migratory species in Appendix II and those needing agreements in Appendix I.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: Central Asian Flyway: Online Hub Launched to Share Bird Records Open full article →

10.

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana:

1.It targets 100 districts selected for gaps in agricultural productivity, cropping intensity and access to credit.

2.It creates a new standalone fund that replaces the existing Central schemes in the selected districts.

3.At least one district was to be selected from every State.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Average Score Up 28.04 Points Open full article →

11.

In Indian agricultural statistics, the cropping intensity of a region is calculated as:

(Gross cropped area / Net sown area) x 100 (Net sown area / Gross cropped area) x 100 (Net sown area / Total geographical area) x 100 (Gross cropped area / Total geographical area) x 100

From: Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Average Score Up 28.04 Points Open full article →

12.

Consider the following statements:

1.In the Agriculture Census, an operational holding is defined by who operates the land, not who owns it.

2.Agriculture is a subject in the State List of the Constitution.

3.The Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana's State-level committee is headed by the State Agriculture Minister.

4.District plans under this Yojana feed into State departments' annual plans.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Average Score Up 28.04 Points Open full article →

13.

Consider the following statements about monitoring a development programme:

1.The number of soil-testing laboratories set up is an output indicator, while a rise in crop yield per hectare is an outcome indicator.

2.If a scheme's average district score rises by 28.04 points, crop yields in those districts must have risen by about 28 per cent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Average Score Up 28.04 Points Open full article →

14.

Consider the following statements about the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):

1.The Prime Minister is its Chairperson, ex officio.

2.It can have up to nine other members, nominated by the Chairperson.

3.Its Vice-Chairperson is appointed in addition to these nine members.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: NDMA: Amended Law Requires National Plan Review Every Three Years Open full article →

15.

Consider the following statements about the National Disaster Management Authority:

1.It now coordinates the making and approval of the National Plan.

2.It must review the National Plan every three years and update it at least every five years.

3.It sets up Urban Disaster Management Authorities in State capitals.

4.In an emergency, its Chairperson can exercise all its powers, subject to ratification.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: NDMA: Amended Law Requires National Plan Review Every Three Years Open full article →

16.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of India is a:

Statutory body Constitutional body Executive body created by a Cabinet resolution Quasi-judicial tribunal

From: NDMA: Amended Law Requires National Plan Review Every Three Years Open full article →

17.

Consider the following pairs:

Body under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 : Chairperson

1.National Executive Committee : Union Home Secretary

2.National Crisis Management Committee : Cabinet Secretary

3.High Level Committee : Union Finance Minister

4.State Disaster Management Authority : Chief Minister of the State

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Only one Only two Only three All four

From: NDMA: Amended Law Requires National Plan Review Every Three Years Open full article →

18.

Consider the following statements:

1.Weather and flood agencies issue alerts to the public through the SACHET platform.

2.The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a statutory force for specialist response.

3.The NDRF is commanded by a Director General appointed by the Central Government.

4.The Disaster Management Act, 2005, as amended, makes no provision for State-level response forces.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: NDMA: Amended Law Requires National Plan Review Every Three Years Open full article →

19.

Consider the following statements about the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV):

1.The body clears the virus completely once the first illness is over.

2.It belongs to the herpesvirus family and is also called human herpesvirus 4.

3.It spreads mainly through saliva.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Epstein-Barr Virus: Group 1 Carcinogen That Infects Most People Open full article →

20.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Tobacco smoking and the Epstein-Barr virus are both in Group 1 of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), yet their cancer risks need not be equal.

Statement-II: The IARC classification reflects the strength of evidence that an agent can cause cancer, not how likely it is to do so.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above 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 not correct Statement-I is not correct, but Statement-II is correct

From: Epstein-Barr Virus: Group 1 Carcinogen That Infects Most People Open full article →

21.

Match List I with List II:

List I (Infectious agent)

A. Epstein-Barr virus

B. Human papillomavirus

C. Helicobacter pylori

D. Hepatitis B virus

List II (Cancer it is established to cause)

1.Cervical cancer

2.Liver cancer

3.Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

4.Stomach cancer

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1 A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2 A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

From: Epstein-Barr Virus: Group 1 Carcinogen That Infects Most People Open full article →

22.

Consider the following statements about the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV):

1.A vaccine that prevents EBV infection is available for routine use.

2.Antibiotics are the specific treatment that clears EBV infection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: Epstein-Barr Virus: Group 1 Carcinogen That Infects Most People Open full article →

23.

Consider the following statements about the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV):

1.More than 90 per cent of people worldwide are infected with EBV in their lifetime.

2.Infection in early childhood usually causes no symptoms.

3.High EBV antibody levels are, by themselves, proof of a recent infection.

4.The estimated 2.3 million infection-linked cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were caused by EBV alone.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Epstein-Barr Virus: Group 1 Carcinogen That Infects Most People Open full article →

24.

Consider the following statements about Karwar, the site of Project Seabird:

1.Goa lies to the south of Uttara Kannada district.

2.Karwar is the headquarters of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.

3.Karwar lies on the Arabian Sea coast, with the Western Ghats rising inland.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Project Seabird: Phase IIA Planned for 32 Ships and Submarines Open full article →

25.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: A ship-lift allows repair work on the parts of a vessel that are normally under water.

Statement-II: A ship-lift raises a vessel out of the water on a platform, from where it can be moved to a dry berth on land.

Statement-III: A ship-lift works by closing gates behind the vessel and pumping the water out of the enclosed basin.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of 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 Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that is the explanation of Statement-I Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

From: Project Seabird: Phase IIA Planned for 32 Ships and Submarines Open full article →

26.

Consider the following statements about Project Seabird at Karwar:

1.Its first phase, concluded in 2011, included a naval ship repair yard and a naval hospital.

2.Yardcraft in its plans are support vessels for harbour services, not submarines.

3.The opening of new residential and utility facilities in October 2026 completed its Phase IIA.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Project Seabird: Phase IIA Planned for 32 Ships and Submarines Open full article →

27.

Phase IIA of Project Seabird includes a dual-use naval air station at Karwar. Here, dual-use means that the air station will:

Operate both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters Serve naval aviation and also civil commercial flights Function both as an air station and as a ship repair yard Remain usable in both peacetime and wartime

From: Project Seabird: Phase IIA Planned for 32 Ships and Submarines Open full article →

28.

Which one of the following vultures found in India does NOT belong to the genus Gyps?

White-rumped vulture Slender-billed vulture Himalayan griffon Red-headed vulture

From: Red-Headed Vulture: Sighting at About 2,650 Metres Near Munsiyari Open full article →

29.

Consider the following statements about the red-headed vulture:

1.It is listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

2.It is listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2022.

3.It is found only in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Red-Headed Vulture: Sighting at About 2,650 Metres Near Munsiyari Open full article →

30.

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, consider the following statements:

1.The white-rumped vulture is Critically Endangered.

2.The Indian vulture is Endangered.

3.The Egyptian vulture is Endangered.

4.The slender-billed vulture is Critically Endangered.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Red-Headed Vulture: Sighting at About 2,650 Metres Near Munsiyari Open full article →

31.

Consider the following statements about vultures and the veterinary drug diclofenac:

1.Vultures can ingest diclofenac residues while feeding on the carcasses of treated livestock.

2.Direct evidence has shown that every vulture species in India is as sensitive to diclofenac as the white-rumped vulture.

3.In Gyps vultures, diclofenac poisoning causes severe kidney damage, seen as visceral gout.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Red-Headed Vulture: Sighting at About 2,650 Metres Near Munsiyari Open full article →

32.

Consider the following statements about steps taken in India to protect vultures from veterinary drugs:

1.The veterinary use of diclofenac was banned in 2006.

2.In 2023, the manufacture, sale and distribution of ketoprofen and aceclofenac for animal use were prohibited.

3.Meloxicam is promoted as a veterinary alternative found safe for vultures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Red-Headed Vulture: Sighting at About 2,650 Metres Near Munsiyari Open full article →

33.

Consider the following statements about Panama:

1.It shares land borders with Costa Rica and Colombia.

2.The Caribbean Sea lies to its north and the Pacific Ocean to its south.

3.Its capital, Panama City, lies on the Caribbean coast.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Panama: Preliminary Magnitude 7.7 Quake Damages Hotel and Church Open full article →

34.

Consider the following statements about the Panama Canal:

1.Locks lift ships to Gatun Lake, about 26 metres above sea level, and lower them again at the other end.

2.The water used to operate its locks is pumped in from the sea.

3.Unlike the Suez Canal, it is not a sea-level canal.

4.Its Pacific end lies to the west of its Caribbean end.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Panama: Preliminary Magnitude 7.7 Quake Damages Hotel and Church Open full article →

35.

Consider the following statements about earthquakes:

1.Magnitude measures an earthquake's size at its source; intensity measures the shaking at a place.

2.Intensity depends on the distance from the fault rupture and on local geology.

3.An increase of one unit in magnitude means about ten times more energy is released.

4.The epicentre is the point inside the Earth where the rupture begins.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one Only two Only three All four

From: Panama: Preliminary Magnitude 7.7 Quake Damages Hotel and Church Open full article →

36.

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land, with water on both sides, that links two larger land areas. Across which one of the following isthmuses has a canal long been proposed to spare ships the voyage around Singapore?

Isthmus of Corinth Isthmus of Suez Isthmus of Panama Isthmus of Kra

From: Panama: Preliminary Magnitude 7.7 Quake Damages Hotel and Church Open full article →

37.

Consider the following statements about the Indian Navy's next-generation offshore patrol vessels:

1.The 11 vessels ordered in 2023 are being built by Goa Shipyard Limited and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).

2.The launch of a vessel marks its commissioning into naval service.

3.Their roles include search and rescue, anti-piracy operations and protection of offshore assets.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Shreyas: Third of GRSE's Four Next-Gen Patrol Vessels Launched Open full article →

38.

Consider the following statements:

1.A ship's draught is the depth of its hull below the waterline.

2.A knot is a speed of one nautical mile per hour.

3.A nautical mile is based on one minute of arc of latitude.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Shreyas: Third of GRSE's Four Next-Gen Patrol Vessels Launched Open full article →

39.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: A ship can cover a much greater distance on a full load of fuel at a moderate speed than at its top speed.

Statement-II: The power needed to drive a ship through water rises steeply with speed, so the fuel used per nautical mile climbs at high speeds.

Statement-III: A nautical mile is longer than a kilometre.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of 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 Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that is the explanation of Statement-I Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

From: Shreyas: Third of GRSE's Four Next-Gen Patrol Vessels Launched Open full article →

40.

With reference to the law of the sea, consider the following statements:

1.The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) can extend up to 200 nautical miles from the baselines.

2.The territorial sea can extend up to 24 nautical miles from the baselines.

3.In the EEZ, the coastal State has sovereign rights over natural resources.

4.Foreign ships need the coastal State's permission to sail through its EEZ.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Shreyas: Third of GRSE's Four Next-Gen Patrol Vessels Launched Open full article →

41.

Consider the following statements about the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC):

1.It is a statutory body set up under an Act of Parliament.

2.It functions under the Ministry of Textiles.

3.Its functions include training, supply of raw materials, marketing and quality standards.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: KVIC: Khadi Spinning and Weaving Wages Revised From April 2025 Open full article →

42.

Consider the following statements about khadi as defined in the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956:

1.Cloth woven on a handloom from mill-spun yarn qualifies as khadi.

2.It must be woven on handlooms in India.

3.It can be made from cotton, silk or woollen yarn, or from a mixture of these.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: KVIC: Khadi Spinning and Weaving Wages Revised From April 2025 Open full article →

43.

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) runs central sliver plants to support khadi production. In textile processing, sliver refers to:

Yarn already spun and wound onto cones A continuous, untwisted strand of fibres produced by carding, ready for spinning Raw cotton from which the seeds have not been removed Woven grey cloth before bleaching or dyeing

From: KVIC: Khadi Spinning and Weaving Wages Revised From April 2025 Open full article →

44.

Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP):

1.It is a Central Sector Scheme with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) as its national nodal agency.

2.It gives a credit-linked subsidy for setting up micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector.

3.It is confined to rural areas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: KVIC: Khadi Spinning and Weaving Wages Revised From April 2025 Open full article →

45.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Tangedu (Tanner's cassia) is the State flower of Telangana.

Statement-II: Tangedu is the only flower permitted in a Bathukamma stack.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above 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 not correct Statement-I is not correct, but Statement-II is correct

From: Bathukamma: Telangana's Nine-Day Festival Begins on 10 October Open full article →

46.

Consider the following statements about Bathukamma, a festival of Telangana:

1.It is celebrated in spring, soon after the rabi harvest.

2.Women arrange seasonal flowers in layers to build a conical stack.

3.It honours Goddess Gauri, represented as Gauramma.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Bathukamma: Telangana's Nine-Day Festival Begins on 10 October Open full article →

47.

Consider the following pairs:

Festival : State

1.Bonalu : Telangana

2.Nuakhai : Assam

3.Hornbill Festival : Mizoram

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Bathukamma: Telangana's Nine-Day Festival Begins on 10 October Open full article →

48.

Consider the following statements about Bathukamma:

1.It concludes with Saddula Bathukamma, when the flower stacks are immersed in tanks and lakes.

2.Its songs draw only on Puranic stories and exclude historical or contemporary themes.

3.A different food offering is made on each day of the festival.

4.Women traditionally return to their parents' homes to celebrate it.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Bathukamma: Telangana's Nine-Day Festival Begins on 10 October Open full article →

49.

Consider the following statements about the use of the single transferable vote (STV) in India:

1.Members of the Rajya Sabha representing the States are elected through it.

2.The President is elected through it.

3.The Vice-President is elected through it.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Proportional Representation: Lists, Ranked Choices, Mixed Seats Open full article →

50.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Members of the Rajya Sabha representing the States are elected indirectly.

Statement-II: Under the single transferable vote, voters rank candidates, and surplus votes of elected candidates and votes of eliminated candidates move to later preferences.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above 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 not correct Statement-I is not correct, but Statement-II is correct

From: Proportional Representation: Lists, Ranked Choices, Mixed Seats Open full article →

51.

Consider the following statements about the first-past-the-post system:

1.A candidate must win more than half of the valid votes in a constituency to be elected.

2.A party's share of seats can differ substantially from its share of the votes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: Proportional Representation: Lists, Ranked Choices, Mixed Seats Open full article →

52.

Consider the following statements about elections in India:

1.In Rajya Sabha polls, a party's legislators must show their marked ballots to its authorised agent.

2.The None of the Above (NOTA) option is available in Rajya Sabha elections.

3.Nominated members of Parliament vote in the election of the Vice-President.

4.Nominated members of Parliament vote in the election of the President.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 4 only 3 and 4 only 1 and 3 only

From: Proportional Representation: Lists, Ranked Choices, Mixed Seats Open full article →

53.

Consider the following statements about proportional representation systems:

1.List systems elect several representatives from each constituency.

2.In a closed-list system, voters decide which of a party's candidates fill the seats it wins.

3.In New Zealand's mixed-member proportional system, list seats top up a party's electorate wins to the total set by its party vote.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Proportional Representation: Lists, Ranked Choices, Mixed Seats Open full article →