Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 15 April 2026

Consider the following statements regarding the relationship between Article 82 and Article 327:

1. While Article 82 mandates the readjustment of seats after a census, Article 327 provides the legislative power to Parliament to create the specific procedure for such delimitation.

2. A Delimitation Commission established under Article 82 operates as a constitutional body, similar to the Election Commission of India.

3. Laws made by Parliament under Article 327 regarding the delimitation of constituencies cannot be questioned in any court of law under Article 329.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

onsider the following statements regarding the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE-III) norms set to be implemented in India:

1. Unlike Bharat Stage (BS) norms which focus on individual vehicle pollutants, CAFE norms target the average $CO_2$ emissions of a manufacturer’s entire fleet.

2. The targets under CAFE-III are uniform for all automobile manufacturers regardless of the vehicle type or weight.

3. The proposed mechanism allows manufacturers to purchase carbon credits directly from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) in India, consider the following statements:

1. It is the primary indicator used for the estimation of the poverty line in India.

2. “Real MPCE” is calculated at current market prices, whereas “Nominal MPCE” is adjusted for inflation.

3. Recent trends indicate that rural consumption growth in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is outpacing urban consumption growth in real terms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), which of the following statements is NOT correct?