Daily Practice Sheet — 03 May 2026 (10 Questions)

Q1. [English Language]

Read the following passage and answer the question:

“Coastal communities in the Sundarbans, a region straddling India and Bangladesh, face an existential threat. Rising sea levels, intensified cyclones, and increased salinity intrusion are no longer future projections; they are the lived reality. The traditional coping mechanisms of these communities, honed over generations, are proving insufficient against the accelerating pace of environmental degradation.”

The phrase ‘existential threat’ as used in the passage most nearly means:

1. A challenge that requires immediate attention
2. A threat to the very survival or existence of something
3. A minor inconvenience for the local population
4. A problem that can be easily solved with financial aid

Q2. [English Language]

Read the passage below and answer:

“Adaptation in the Sundarbans is not merely a technical exercise; it is fundamentally a social and political process. Marginalized communities often lack the resources and political voice to effectively adapt. Mangrove restoration, livelihood diversification through eco-tourism and sustainable handicrafts, and equitable access to decision-making are all pieces of the puzzle. Translating scientific knowledge into locally tailored strategies, while addressing underlying inequalities, is the real challenge.”

The central idea of the passage is best expressed as:

1. Reforestation of mangroves is the only effective climate adaptation tool
2. Global mitigation efforts must replace local adaptation efforts
3. Effective climate adaptation in the Sundarbans requires comprehensive strategies that address both environmental and socio-economic factors
4. Eco-tourism alone can solve the economic problems of coastal communities

Q3. [Legal Reasoning]

Principle: Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. Police have authority to investigate crimes, but this power is not absolute. Prolonged and unnecessary detention during investigation, even before charges are filed, can violate Article 21. Any infringement of personal liberty must be justified by a valid and reasonable legal basis.

Facts: Ravi was arrested on suspicion of theft. He was kept in police custody for 10 days without being formally charged. During this period, he was interrogated daily for 8 hours.

Decide:

1. Ravi’s detention is legal because the police always have unfettered authority to investigate crimes
2. Ravi’s prolonged detention without filing of charges may amount to a violation of Article 21
3. Ravi’s interrogation is automatically legal as long as he was not physically tortured
4. Ravi’s detention becomes illegal only if he confesses during interrogation

Q4. [Legal Reasoning]

Principle: Article 21 of the Constitution protects personal liberty. The Supreme Court has held that police power to investigate is not absolute, that coercive interrogation methods amounting to physical or psychological torture are prohibited, that evidence obtained through such means is inadmissible, and that an accused must be informed of the right to remain silent and the right to legal representation.

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the principle above?

1. Judicial scrutiny of police investigation aims to protect individuals from abuse of power
2. Evidence obtained through physical torture is inadmissible in court
3. The police have unlimited authority to investigate crimes without any procedural restrictions
4. The right to a fair investigation is implicit in Article 21

Q5. [Logical Reasoning]

Read the argument below and answer the question:

“India’s renewable energy generation has grown rapidly, but the grid’s capacity to transmit this power has not kept pace. As a result, solar and wind farms are frequently forced to curtail output. Curtailment discourages private investment in renewables, since investors fear projects will not run at full capacity. Therefore, the government should prioritise investment in grid infrastructure over further expansion of renewable generation capacity.”

Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the author’s conclusion?

1. Solar and wind generation costs have fallen sharply over the past decade
2. Many countries face similar grid-integration challenges
3. An independent study finds that upgrading grid infrastructure is significantly cheaper than building new generation capacity of equivalent value
4. Renewable energy investment has created jobs in rural areas

Q6. [Logical Reasoning]

Refer to the same argument:

“India’s renewable energy generation has grown rapidly, but the grid’s capacity to transmit this power has not kept pace. As a result, solar and wind farms are frequently forced to curtail output. Curtailment discourages private investment in renewables. Therefore, the government should prioritise investment in grid infrastructure over further expansion of renewable generation capacity.”

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the author’s conclusion?

1. The government has already allocated a significant portion of its budget to grid upgrades
2. Recent advances in battery storage technology can absorb excess generation locally, sharply reducing curtailment without grid expansion
3. Demand for electricity in India is projected to rise rapidly
4. Private renewable investment is mainly driven by tax incentives, not grid capacity

Q7. [GK & Current Affairs]

In late February 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of three new semiconductor units in India with a combined investment of approximately ₹1.26 lakh crore. The semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, is being set up by Tata Electronics in partnership with which Taiwan-based foundry?

1. TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company)
2. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC)
3. United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)
4. MediaTek

Q8. [GK & Current Affairs]

The ‘Make in India’ initiative, frequently referenced in connection with India’s semiconductor and manufacturing push, was officially launched in which year?

1. 2010
2. 2014
3. 2018
4. 2022

Q9. [Quantitative Techniques]

Read the caselet and answer the question:

“TechForward Solutions reported total revenue of ₹250 crore for the fiscal year. Software Development contributed ₹100 crore, IT Consulting contributed ₹75 crore, and Cloud Services accounted for the remainder.”

What percentage of TechForward’s total revenue was generated by Cloud Services?

1. 20%
2. 30%
3. 40%
4. 50%

Q10. [Quantitative Techniques]

Continuing with the same caselet:

“TechForward’s current Cloud Services revenue is ₹75 crore. The company aims to increase Cloud Services revenue by 40% in the next fiscal year.”

If the company achieves this target, what will be the Cloud Services revenue next year?

1. ₹95 crore
2. ₹100 crore
3. ₹105 crore
4. ₹110 crore