June 2026: Monthly Prelims Practice

Consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court has held that the right to travel abroad is a part of personal liberty under Article 21. 2. The freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India under Article 19(1)(d) is available to all persons, including foreigners. 3. The Supreme Court has traced a right to walk safely on demarcated footpaths to Articles 19(1)(d) and 21. How many of the above statements are correct?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C All three
4. D None

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The enforcement of the right to life and personal liberty cannot be suspended even during a proclamation of national emergency. Statement-II: The Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978 provided that the President cannot suspend the right to move courts for the enforcement of Articles 20 and 21. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Consider the following statements: 1. Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 empowers the Central Government to block public access to information on grounds that include the sovereignty and integrity of India and public order. 2. In Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015), the Supreme Court struck down Section 69A. 3. The procedure for blocking under Section 69A is laid down in rules framed in 2009. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 and 3 only
3. C 1, 2 and 3
4. D 1 and 3 only

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: A person who is not a member of the State Legislature can be appointed Chief Minister. Statement-II: Under Article 164(4), a Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of the Legislature of the State ceases to be a Minister at the end of that period. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

With reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, consider the following statements: 1. The Act is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. Since the 2020 amendment, foreign contribution must first be received in a designated FCRA account at the New Delhi Main Branch of the State Bank of India. 3. In Noel Harper v. Union of India (2022), the Supreme Court struck down the 2020 amendment to the Act. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A 1 and 2 only
2. B 2 and 3 only
3. C 1 and 3 only
4. D 1, 2 and 3

With reference to the Group of Seven (G7), consider the following statements: 1. The G7 has a permanent secretariat. 2. The European Union takes part in G7 summits, though it is not counted among the seven members. 3. The G7 presidency rotates annually among its members. How many of the above statements are correct?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C All three
4. D None

With reference to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), consider the following statements: 1. It has its seat at Hamburg. 2. It consists of 21 independent judges elected for terms of nine years. 3. It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A 1 and 2 only
2. B 2 and 3 only
3. C 1 and 3 only
4. D 1, 2 and 3

The Strait of Hormuz lies between:

1. A Iran and Qatar
2. B Saudi Arabia and Iran
3. C Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
4. D Iran and Oman

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) are not a treaty and do not by themselves bind countries in law. Statement-II: The FATF was established in 1989 at the G7 summit held in Paris. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Consider the following pairs: Place : Country 1. Evian : Switzerland 2. Jeju : South Korea 3. Victoria : Seychelles 4. Bratislava : Slovakia How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C Only three
4. D All four

Consider the following statements: 1. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is compiled by the Office of the Economic Adviser in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. 2. The WPI covers services as well as goods. 3. A Producer Price Index measures the prices received by domestic producers for their output and can cover services. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 and 3 only
3. C 1, 2 and 3
4. D 1 and 3 only

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: A Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise may invest up to Rs 1,000 crore or 15 per cent of its net worth in a single project without the government's approval. Statement-II: Only Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises may set up joint ventures and subsidiaries without the government's approval. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements: 1. The MPC has six members, three of whom, including the Governor, are from the Reserve Bank of India. 2. The inflation target is set by the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India. 3. The current target is 4 per cent consumer price inflation, with a band of 2 per cent on either side. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A 1 and 3 only
2. B 1 and 2 only
3. C 2 and 3 only
4. D 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following pairs: Indicator : New base 1. Gross Domestic Product : 2022-23 2. Index of Industrial Production : 2022-23 3. Consumer Price Index : 2024 4. Wholesale Price Index : 2022-23 How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C Only three
4. D All four

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Remittance inflows help India finance its merchandise trade deficit. Statement-II: Personal remittances are recorded in the capital account of India's balance of payments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Consider the following statements: 1. The Ramsar Convention was signed in 1971 at Ramsar, Iran. 2. The Montreux Record lists Ramsar sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur. 3. India's first Ramsar sites were Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park. How many of the above statements are correct?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C All three
4. D None

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The spread of Lantana camara in tiger reserves can intensify human-wildlife conflict. Statement-II: Lantana camara displaces native grasses and fodder plants, reducing the prey base available to large carnivores. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Which of the following are among the nine planetary boundaries? 1. Ocean acidification 2. Stratospheric ozone depletion 3. Novel entities 4. Soil salinisation Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A 1 and 2 only
2. B 3 and 4 only
3. C 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. D 1, 2 and 3 only

With reference to the Great Indian Bustard, consider the following statements: 1. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. 2. It is the state bird of Rajasthan. 3. Collision with overhead power lines is a leading cause of its deaths. 4. It is found mainly in the wet grasslands of the Terai. How many of the above statements are correct?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C Only three
4. D All four

With reference to the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, consider the following statements: 1. The National Biodiversity Authority has its headquarters at Chennai. 2. Biodiversity Management Committees maintain People's Biodiversity Registers. 3. Under Section 38, the National Biodiversity Authority on its own notifies species that are on the verge of extinction. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A 1 and 2 only
2. B 1 and 3 only
3. C 2 and 3 only
4. D 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements: 1. A semi-cryogenic rocket engine uses refined kerosene as fuel with liquid oxygen as oxidiser. 2. A cryogenic rocket engine uses liquid hydrogen with liquid oxygen. 3. Semi-cryogenic propellants are hypergolic, igniting on contact with each other. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A 1 only
2. B 1 and 2 only
3. C 2 and 3 only
4. D 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following pairs: Satellite-based augmentation system : Country or region 1. WAAS : United States 2. EGNOS : Europe 3. MSAS : Japan 4. BDSBAS : Russia How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C Only three
4. D All four

Consider the following statements: 1. The VVER is a pressurised water reactor design. 2. The reactors at Kudankulam use natural uranium as fuel and heavy water as moderator. 3. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board is India's nuclear safety regulator. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 and 3 only
3. C 1, 2 and 3
4. D 1 and 3 only

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Anti-radiation missiles are used for the suppression of enemy air defences. Statement-II: An anti-radiation missile homes in on the radio-frequency emissions of enemy radars. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

With reference to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), consider the following statements: 1. The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs. 2. The CDS is the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. 3. The CDS exercises military command over the three Service Chiefs. How many of the above statements are correct?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C All three
4. D None

With reference to Project 17A of the Indian Navy, consider the following statements: 1. Its frigates belong to the Nilgiri class. 2. They are built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. 3. They were designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau. How many of the above statements are correct?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C All three
4. D None

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: El Nino years are often associated with below-normal Indian summer monsoon rainfall. Statement-II: A positive Indian Ocean Dipole always cancels the effect of El Nino on the Indian monsoon. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Which of the following rivers are tributaries of the Yamuna? 1. Tons 2. Hindon 3. Chambal 4. Gomti Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A 1 and 3 only
2. B 1, 2 and 3 only
3. C 2 and 4 only
4. D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Arrange the following dynasties of the Vijayanagara Empire in chronological order: 1. Saluva 2. Sangama 3. Aravidu 4. Tuluva Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: A Geographical Indication is a collective right of the producers of a region, unlike a trademark, which identifies the goods or services of a particular enterprise. Statement-II: A Geographical Indication registered in India is valid for ten years and can be renewed. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct