UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 25 March 2026

Question 1: With reference to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, consider the following statements:

1. A person must profess Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism to be recognised as a Scheduled Caste.
2. Conversion to Christianity does not affect Scheduled Caste status if caste-based discrimination persists.
3. The inclusion of Sikhs and Buddhists under the Order was done through subsequent amendments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2: With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:

1. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
2. It is one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil trade.
3. It lies entirely within the territorial waters of Iran.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 3: The term “profess” in the context of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 implies:

Question 4: Which of the following best explains the rationale behind restricting SC status to certain religions?

Question 5: Which of the following countries border the Strait of Hormuz?

1. Iran
2. Oman
3. Saudi Arabia
4. UAE

Select the correct answer using the code below: