Daily Challenge
Friday, 2 October 2026
Daily Challenge — 2 October 2026
Three UPSC Prelims-pattern questions — one each from the GS I, GS II and GS III subject areas. Attempt all three before checking your answers.
Prehistory and the Indus Valley Civilisation
The Harappan site of Dholavira, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021, is located in:
Correct answer: B
Dholavira lies on Khadir island in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. It is known for its water-management system and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in July 2021.The Union Executive
Consider the following statements:
- The Vice-President of India is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct answer: C
Both are correct. Article 64 makes the Vice-President the ex officio Chairman of the Council of States, and Article 66 provides for election by members of both Houses of Parliament — State legislatures take no part, unlike in the presidential election.Monetary Policy and Inflation
The Consumer Price Index (Combined), used for India’s inflation target, is released by:
Correct answer: B
CPI (Combined) is compiled and released by the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The Wholesale Price Index is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT.