Daily Challenge, 14 November 2026
The ten questions set on 14 November 2026, from real judiciary papers. Pick an answer to see whether you were right and why, or open "Show the answer".
1. English & Language
Fill in the blank with the correct option. He waited for ___ hour and then wrote ___ unanimous report for the committee.
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Answer: D. an, aThe choice of article depends on sound, not spelling. 'Hour' begins with a vowel sound (silent h), so 'an hour'; 'unanimous' begins with a 'yu' consonant sound, so 'a unanimous'.
From: English & Language Practice Set 1
2. Environmental Law
Consider the following statements under Section 2 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: 1. 'Environmental pollutant' means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance present in such concentration as may be, or tend to be, injurious to environment. 2. 'Environmental pollution' means the presence in the environment of any environmental pollutant. 3. 'Occupier', in relation to any substance, includes the person in possession of the substance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3All three statements reproduce the definitions in Section 2(b), 2(c) and 2(f). The definition of 'occupier' covers the person who controls the affairs of a factory or premises and, in relation to any substance, the person in possession of it.
From: Environmental Law Practice Set 1
3. Andhra Pradesh Local Laws
A police constable arrests P without warrant for gaming in a public street and seizes dice and cash found with him under section 10 of the Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 1974. At the trial, the Magistrate is satisfied that the constable had reasonable grounds for suspecting the dice to be instruments of gaming. Under section 11,
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Answer: A. the dice are presumed to be instruments of gaming and P is presumed to have been in the street for the purpose of gamingSection 10(1) allows any police officer to arrest without warrant a person referred to in section 9, and section 10(2) to seize moneys and instruments of gaming. Section 11 provides that when the Magistrate is satisfied the seizing officer had reasonable grounds for suspecting a thing to be an instrument of gaming, it is presumed to be one and the person on or about whom it was found is presumed to have been present in the place for the purpose of gaming.
From: Andhra Pradesh Local Laws Practice Set 1
4. Current Affairs
On 12 August 2026 the Prime Minister released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. What is its title?
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Answer: A. Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My StrugglesThe Prime Minister released Shri Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography, titled 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', at Vigyan Bhavan on 12 August 2026. Shri Kovind was the 14th President of India (2017 to 2022).
From: Current Affairs: August 2026
5. General Science
Ice floats on water. This is linked to a special property of water: the density of water is highest at:
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Answer: C. 4 °CWater's density is greatest at about 4 °C. Ice is less dense than liquid water, so it floats and lakes freeze from the top down.
From: General Science Practice Set 1
6. Madhya Pradesh Local Laws
Under Section 12(1)(d) of the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961, a ground for eviction arises if the accommodation has not been used, without reasonable cause, for the purpose for which it was let for a continuous period immediately preceding the suit of:
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Answer: C. six monthsSection 12(1)(d) of the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961 requires non-use without reasonable cause for a continuous period of six months immediately preceding the filing of the suit.
From: Madhya Pradesh Local Laws Practice Set 1
7. Meghalaya Local Laws
Under Section 4(3) of the Meghalaya Urban Areas Rent Control Act, 1972, when the Court determines the monthly rent of a furnished house, it:
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Answer: D. Fixes rent for the house in its unfurnished state and may allow a capped extra sum for furnitureSection 4(3) requires the Court to determine the rent for the house in the unfurnished state, but it may allow the landlord an additional monthly amount for furniture supplied by him. The proviso caps it at one-twelfth of seven and a half per cent of the cost of the furniture on the date of determination.
From: Meghalaya Local Laws Practice Set 1
8. Telangana Local Laws
Under section 14 of the Telangana Prohibition Act, 1995, the seized property, including vehicles, kept in safe custody under seal by the officer in charge of a police station shall be produced before
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Answer: A. the Deputy Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise having jurisdictionSection 14, as substituted by Act No.35 of 1995, requires officers in charge of police stations to keep seized articles and samples in safe custody under seal and to produce the seized property, including vehicles, before the Deputy Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise having jurisdiction, for action under section 13.
From: Telangana Local Laws Practice Set 1
9. Legal Maxims & Jurisprudence
"Ignorantia juris non excusat" means:
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Answer: D. Ignorance of law is no excuseIgnorantia juris non excusat: ignorance of law is no excuse. Sections 14 and 17 BNS protect mistakes of fact but expressly not mistakes of law.
From: Legal Maxims & Jurisprudence Practice Set 1
10. Current Affairs
Which of the following is correct about the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) approved by the Union Cabinet on 28 October 2026?
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Answer: B. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31, co-terminus with the Sixteenth Finance CommissionPM VGSY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31, co-terminus with the Sixteenth Finance Commission period. It covers about 2.55 lakh Panchayats and Traditional Local Bodies, including non-Part IX areas, and creates no permanent posts; need-based contractual staff may be engaged.
From: Current Affairs: October 2026 (Part 2)