UPSC Daily Quiz for 18ᵗʰ May 2026

1) With reference to the Nordic Countries, consider the following statements:

1. The Nordic region includes Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
2. Scandinavia mainly refers to Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
3. All Nordic countries are members of the European Union.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) Which of the following are possible consequences of model collapse?

1. Reinforcement of biases
2. Distorted and unreliable outputs
3. Slower progress in AI capability development

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3) With reference to the Chola Copper Plates, consider the following statements:

1. Chola Copper Plates were royal charters issued during the Chola period.
2. The inscriptions in the Leiden Plates were written only in Tamil language.
3. The copper plates recorded land grants, tax exemptions, and administrative details.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

4) Which of the following situations may lead to the imposition of President’s Rule?

1. Hung Assembly
2. Breakdown of constitutional machinery
3. Loss of majority by the Council of Ministers

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5) With reference to Ordinances in India, consider the following statements:

1. The President issues Ordinances under Article 123 of the Constitution.
2. An Ordinance has the same force as a law passed by Parliament.
3. Ordinances can be used to amend the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?