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Current Affairs Quiz – 5 October 2026 (Test Now)
1. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan spoke about the mass deletion of voters at which institution?
A. NLSIU, Bengaluru
B. NALSAR, Hyderabad
C. NLU, Delhi
D. WBNUJS, Kolkata
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Correct Answer: B. NALSAR, Hyderabad
2. Which Article provides that elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies shall be on the basis of adult suffrage?
A. Article 326
B. Article 324
C. Article 325
D. Article 329
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Correct Answer: A. Article 326
3. The voting age in India was lowered from 21 to 18 years by which Constitutional Amendment?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 52nd Amendment
D. 61st Amendment
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Correct Answer: D. 61st Amendment
4. Under Article 324(5), the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed:
A. By the President on the advice of the Prime Minister
B. By a resolution of the Lok Sabha alone
C. In the same manner and on the same grounds as a Supreme Court judge
D. By the Chief Justice of India
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Correct Answer: C. In the same manner and on the same grounds as a Supreme Court judge
5. To remove a Supreme Court judge, the address in each House of Parliament must be supported by:
A. A simple majority of members present and voting
B. A majority of the total membership and at least two-thirds of members present and voting
C. Two-thirds of the total membership of the Lok Sabha only
D. Three-fourths of members present and voting
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Correct Answer: B. A majority of the total membership and at least two-thirds of members present and voting
6. Delhi Police registered FIRs over the 2 October protest under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This section deals with:
A. Disobedience to an order duly issued by a public servant
B. Rioting
C. Criminal conspiracy
D. Unlawful assembly
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Correct Answer: A. Disobedience to an order duly issued by a public servant
7. A writ that asks a person “by what authority” he holds a public office is called:
A. Mandamus
B. Certiorari
C. Habeas corpus
D. Quo warranto
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Correct Answer: D. Quo warranto
8. When it was set up in Calcutta in 1891, the Central Secretariat Library was known as:
A. Imperial Library
B. National Library of India
C. Imperial Secretariat Library
D. Connemara Public Library
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Correct Answer: C. Imperial Secretariat Library
9. Since which year has the Central Secretariat Library been housed in Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi?
A. 1969
B. 1947
C. 1950
D. 1991
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Correct Answer: A. 1969
10. What does the Latin phrase “suo motu” mean?
A. In the public interest
B. On its own motion
C. By way of appeal
D. For the time being
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Correct Answer: B. On its own motion
11. Kartavya Path in New Delhi was earlier known as:
A. Janpath
B. Ashoka Road
C. Raisina Road
D. Rajpath
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Correct Answer: D. Rajpath
12. On which date is the GST Council expected to discuss removing the arrest powers of GST officers?
A. 2 October 2026
B. 5 October 2026
C. 7 October 2026
D. 16 October 2026
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Correct Answer: C. 7 October 2026
13. Which section of the Central GST Act, 2017 gives GST officers the power to arrest?
A. Section 69
B. Section 16
C. Section 132
D. Section 7
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Correct Answer: A. Section 69
14. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the GST Council?
A. Article 246A
B. Article 279A
C. Article 269A
D. Article 280
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Correct Answer: B. Article 279A
15. Who chairs the GST Council?
A. The Prime Minister
B. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
C. The Chairman of GSTN
D. The Union Finance Minister
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Correct Answer: D. The Union Finance Minister
16. The two captive-bred Great Indian Bustards were released near Sam, in the Desert National Park. Sam is in which district of Rajasthan?
A. Bikaner
B. Jodhpur
C. Jaisalmer
D. Udaipur
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Correct Answer: C. Jaisalmer
17. What is the IUCN Red List status of the Great Indian Bustard?
A. Critically Endangered
B. Endangered
C. Vulnerable
D. Near Threatened
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Correct Answer: A. Critically Endangered
18. The Great Indian Bustard is the State bird of:
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan
19. In which case did the Supreme Court, while dealing with the protection of the Great Indian Bustard, recognise a right against the adverse effects of climate change under Articles 14 and 21?
A. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
B. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
C. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India
D. M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India
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Correct Answer: D. M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India
20. Where were the 2026 Asian Games held?
A. Hangzhou, China
B. Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia
C. Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
D. Doha, Qatar
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Correct Answer: C. Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
21. What was India’s medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games?
A. 28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze
B. 21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze
C. 21 gold, 37 silver, 27 bronze
D. 27 gold, 21 silver, 37 bronze
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Correct Answer: B. 21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze
22. Which country topped the medal table at the 2026 Asian Games?
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Uzbekistan
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Correct Answer: A. China
23. Which city is to host the next Asian Games in 2030?
A. Riyadh
B. Bangkok
C. Nagoya
D. Doha
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Correct Answer: D. Doha
24. On which date will elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal be held?
A. 6 October 2026
B. 9 October 2026
C. 16 October 2026
D. 25 November 2026
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Correct Answer: C. 16 October 2026
25. Members of the Rajya Sabha from a State are elected by:
A. All voters of the State directly
B. Elected members of the State Legislative Assembly, through the single transferable vote
C. Members of the Lok Sabha from that State
D. Nomination by the Governor
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Correct Answer: B. Elected members of the State Legislative Assembly, through the single transferable vote
26. Under Article 80, what is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?
A. 250
B. 245
C. 238
D. 252
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Correct Answer: A. 250
27. Which statement about the US visa bond programme reported in October 2026 is correct?
A. It covers 30 countries, with bonds of up to $10,000
B. It covers 50 countries, and India is on the list
C. It applies only to student visas
D. It covers 50 countries, with bonds of up to $20,000, and India is exempt
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Correct Answer: D. It covers 50 countries, with bonds of up to $20,000, and India is exempt
28. Bhadohi district in Uttar Pradesh has been renamed as:
A. Sant Kabir Nagar Bhadohi
B. Kashi Bhadohi
C. Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi
D. Ravidas Dham Bhadohi
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Correct Answer: C. Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi
29. The Centre of Excellence for Classical Pali will be set up at:
A. Visva-Bharati University
B. Central University of Odisha
C. Tezpur University
D. Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune
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Correct Answer: B. Central University of Odisha
30. How many languages have classical language status in India now?
A. 6
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
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Correct Answer: D. 11
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