Daily Challenge
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Daily Challenge — 1 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.
Socio-Religious Reform Movements
Who among the following founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873?
Correct answer: A
Jyotiba Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Truth Seekers) in Pune in 1873 to fight caste discrimination and promote education for the lower castes and women.Constitutional Framework
Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection?
Correct answer: C
The Tenth Schedule (the anti-defection law) was added by the 52nd Amendment in 1985.Taxation and GST
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India through which Constitutional Amendment Act?
Correct answer: C
The Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016 introduced GST, inserting Article 246A and creating the GST Council under Article 279A.