Prelims Booster(MCQ-English)-11th May,2026

  

Q 1. Recently the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in news, consider the following statements regarding ADB:

       1. It provides technical assistance to member countries.

       2. Only Asian countries can become members of ADB,

       3. India and China are the largest shareholders in ADB.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

      (a) 3 only  

     (b) 2 and 3 only

     (c) 1 and 3 only

     (d) All

Answer- (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation-

1.Correct- It provides technical assistance to improve policy making , governance and institutional        capacity.

2.Incorrect- Asian Development Bank (ADB) consisting regional countries-50 (Asian Countries) and non-regional developed countries-19.

3.Incorrect- Countries shareholdings- Japan 15.6% USA 15.6% China 6.4% India 6.3% Australia 5.8%. Hence, Japan and USA are the largest shareholders in ADB.

Q 2. With reference to Germanium production and usage, consider the following statements: 

    1. Most of the world's germanium is sourced from zinc ores. 

   2. Canada is the leading producer of germanium globally. 

   3. Germanium is widely used in semiconductor and thermal imaging technologies. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

       (a) 1 and 3 only 

       (b) 2 and 3 only

       (c) 1 only

       (d) 1,2 and 3

Answer-(a) 1 and 3 only 

Explanation-

1.Correct- Around 75% germanium obtain from zinc ores especially from zinc sulfide mineral Sphalerite and remaining 25% comes from coal.

2.Incorrect- China produces around 60% of world's Germanium.

3.Correct- Germanium is widely used in semiconductor and thermal imaging technologies and also used in Fiber optics system,infrared optics,solar cells, chemical catalysts as well.

Q 3. Recently Chad Lake in news, consider the following statements regarding Chad Lake:

   1. It is shared by Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, Niger, Egypt and Libya.

   2. It lies in the Sahel region of Africa.

   3. The lake has shrunked approximately by 90% since the 1960s.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   (a) 1 and 3 only

   (b) 1 only

   (c)  2 and 3 only

   (d) All

Answer-  (c)  2 and 3 only

Explanation-

1.Incorrect-Lake Chad is shared by Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger.

Q 4. Consider the following features of INS Sindhukesari (S59) Kilo-class submarines:

   1. They are designed mainly for anti-shipping and anti-submarine warfare.

   2. They are known for extremely low noise levels.

   3. They are powered entirely by nuclear propulsion systems.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

   (a) 1 and 3 only

   (b) 3 only

   (c) 2 and 3 only

   (d) All

Answer-(b) 3 only

Explanation-

3.Incorrect-It is powered entirely by diesel-electric propulsion systems which utilizes diesel generators to charge batteries, and then power electric motors for propulsion.

Additional Points-

Kilo-class submarines are famous for their extremely low noise levels so it's nickname is Black Hole because it is difficult for enemy sonar systems to detect.

Q 5. With reference to the Narmada River, consider the following statement :

    1. It is the largest west-flowing river in Peninsular India.

    2. It originates from the Satpura Hills.

    3. It flows through a rift valley.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

   (a) 1and 2 only

   (b) 2 only

   (c) 1 and 3 only

   (d) All

Answer-(b) 2 only

Explanation-

1.Correct- The Narmada River is the largest west-flowing river in Peninsular India and drains into the Arabian Sea.

2.Incorrect-Originates from Amarkantak Hills.

3.Correct- It flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya Range (north) and the Satpura Range (south).

Additional Points-

Among major Peninsular rivers, only Narmada,Tapti (Tapi) and Mahi flow from east to west and drain into the Arabian Sea.

 Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA):

    1. It was launched during the 51st anniversary of Project Tiger.

    2. It focuses on conservation of seven species of big cats.

    3. The Secretariat of IBCA is located in USA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   (a) 2 and 3 only

   (b) 2 only

   (c) 1 and 3 only

   (d) All

Answer-(b) 2 only

Explanation-

1.Incorrect-launched during the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger.

2.Correct-focuses on conservation of seven species of big cats which are-Tiger, Lion, Jaguar, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma (Cougar), and Cheetah.

3.Incorrect- The Secretariat of IBCA is located in New Delhi,India.