{"id":8263,"date":"2026-02-24T10:29:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=8263"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:29:32","slug":"mcqs-on-current-affairs-08-02-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=8263","title":{"rendered":"MCQs on Current Affairs 08.02.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Lokayan 26 is primarily aimed at:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Conducting joint naval combat exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Showcasing India\u2019s maritime heritage and promoting global goodwill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Testing advanced naval weapon systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Anti-piracy patrol operations in the Indian Ocean<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Showcasing India\u2019s maritime heritage and promoting global goodwill <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> Lokayan 26 is a ten-month trans-oceanic voyage undertaken by the Indian Navy\u2019s sail training ship INS Sudarshini. The primary objective is to highlight India\u2019s rich maritime traditions and spread the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is One Family). It focuses on naval diplomacy, cultural outreach, and strengthening bilateral maritime ties rather than combat operations or weapons testing.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Which sail training ship of the Indian Navy is undertaking Lokayan 26?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">INS Tarangini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">INS Vikrant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">INS Sudarshini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">INS Shardul<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. INS Sudarshini <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> Lokayan 26 is being conducted by INS Sudarshini, a three-masted barque of the Indian Navy. The vessel is specifically designed as a sail training ship and plays a key role in promoting India\u2019s maritime heritage during international deployments. While INS Tarangini is also a sail training ship, it is not the vessel assigned for Lokayan 26.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Kuno National Park (KNP),  is located in:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Rajasthan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Gujarat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Maharashtra<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Madhya Pradesh <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> Kuno National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh.<br\/>\n\nIt is the site of India\u2019s cheetah reintroduction programme under Project Cheetah.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. The Sammakka\u2013Saralamma Maha Jatara is primarily significant because it:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Celebrates the victory of the Kakatiya rulers in medieval Telangana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Is Asia\u2019s largest congregation dedicated to Vedic temple rituals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Commemorates the valour and sacrifice of tribal deities associated with the Koya community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Is an annual harvest festival observed across South India<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Commemorates the valour and sacrifice of tribal deities associated with the Koya community <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Option 3 is correct because the festival honours Sammakka and Saralamma, forest goddesses revered by the Koya tribe. The Jatara commemorates their sacrifice and resistance against the Kakatiya dynasty.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOption 1 is incorrect because the legend states that Sammakka and her family fought against the Kakatiya rulers.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOption 2 is incorrect since this is a tribal congregation, not a Vedic temple-based ritual gathering.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOption 4 is incorrect because the festival is biennial, not annual, and is not a general harvest festival.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. With reference to the Sammakka\u2013Saralamma Maha Jatara, consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It is held in Medaram village inside the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Telangana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The festival begins on Magha Suddha Pournami, considered an auspicious full-moon day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sammakka is ceremonially brought first, followed by Saralamma.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 2 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1, 2 and 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. 1 and 2 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 is correct: The festival takes place in Medaram village within the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu district, Telangana.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 is correct: The rituals commence on Magha Suddha Pournami, an auspicious full-moon day.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 is incorrect: The festivities begin with the arrival of Saralamma first, and the spiritual climax occurs later with the arrival of Sammakka.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Lokayan 26 is primarily aimed at: View Answer Correct Option: 2. Showcasing India\u2019s maritime heritage and promoting global goodwill Explanation: Lokayan 26 is a ten-month trans-oceanic voyage undertaken by the Indian Navy\u2019s sail training ship INS Sudarshini. 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