IASbaba’s Daily Prelims Quiz : Day 6

IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Q.1) Recently a group of scientists discovered a new species of a Macaque in Arunachal Pradesh. Consider the following statements with respect to Macaque

  1. The Macaques are the most widespread primate genus, ranging from Japan to the Indian subcontinent.
  2. Macaques are the distant relatives of Langurs and Gibbons.
  3. The famous lion tailed macaque is endemic to Western Ghats and is declared endangered as per IUCN red list.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1, 2, and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, and 2 only


Q.2) Recently Chief Justice of India made an appeal to central government to increase the number of judges and also a suggestion to bring retired judges on temporary basis to fill the vacancies. With respect to this consider the following statements

  1. At any time CJI can appoint a retired judge of SC or HC on temporary basis.
  2. Before appointing the retired judges the CJI must consult President on this regard.
  3. Although the appointed judge has all the powers and privileges of SC judge he will not otherwise be deemed to be judge of SC.

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) The president of India recently witnessed celebrations of Khongjam day. Consider the following statement with respect to Khongjam day.

 

  1. Khongjam day marks the occasion of battle of Khongjam which was fought in the year 1891 between British and people of Manipur.
  2. It is the last battle fought by the British on Indian soil.
  3. With this battle Manipur became the last nation to come under British Empire.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1, 2, and 3

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 and 3 only


Q.4) Recently Copper plate dating back to times of Harsha and Pulakesin 2 was found. Consider the following statements with respect to Pulakesin 2.

  1. Pulakesin 2 ruled from Chalukyan capital of Badami.
  2. Pulakesin 2 defeated the army of Harsha in 618-619 AD.
  3. The copper plate also shows that the ruler made lands grants known as Nivarthanas’ to Brahmins (Vedic scholars).

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 CORPAT was in news. Consider the following statements with respect to CORPAT.

  1. CORPAT, also known as coordinated patrol conducted between the navies of India and Malaysia.
  2. It was started in 2005 and is held every year.

Select the correct option

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

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