IASbaba’s Daily Prelims Quiz : Day 4

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to International yoga fest and Yoga

1. It is organised by Ministry of AYUSH to sensitize the masses regarding International day of Yoga.
2. Yoga is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy which developed in the begging of the Christian era.
3. Charaka is considered as the father of Yoga.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Recently Union Cabinet cleared amendments for the proposed Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, 2015. Consider the following statements with respect to Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, 2015

1. The legislation will ensure expeditious utilization of accumulated unspent amounts available with the ad hoc Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA).
2. The legislation will cover whole of India including the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. This bill comes under Ministry of Environment and forests.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.3) Recently Uttarakhand High court sought clarification on imposition of president’s rule in the state. Consider the following statements with respect to Emergency provisions.

1. State emergency can be proclaimed under the article 356 only.
2. The 44th constitutional amendment bought the president rule under the purview of judicial review.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to Press freedom Index report.

1. It is released by Reporters without borders (RSF).
2. Norwegian countries like Finland, Netherlands, and Norway occupy the top three positions.
3. As per the report India is among the top ten countries to have highest press freedom.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.5)  Recently the festival “Pooram” was in news.  This famous festival is held in which of the following state of India.

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Assam
4. Jharkhand

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