IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The writ of habeas corpus can be issued against both public authorities as well as private individuals
- The writ is not issued where the proceeding is for contempt of a legislature or a court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The writ of habeas corpus can be issued against both public authorities as well as private individuals. The writ, on the other hand, is not issued where the (a) detention is lawful, (b) the proceeding is for contempt of a legislature or a court, (c) detention is by a competent court, and (d) detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court.
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Solution (c)
The writ of habeas corpus can be issued against both public authorities as well as private individuals. The writ, on the other hand, is not issued where the (a) detention is lawful, (b) the proceeding is for contempt of a legislature or a court, (c) detention is by a competent court, and (d) detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to No-Confidence Motion:
- It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers.
- It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
- The motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It means that the ministry stays in office so long as it enjoys confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok Sabha. In other words, the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a no-confidence motion. The motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
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Solution (b)
Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It means that the ministry stays in office so long as it enjoys confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok Sabha. In other words, the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a no-confidence motion. The motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) is located in –
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Solution (b)
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India. The reserve spreads over five districts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/conservationists-elated-as-andhra-pradesh-sees-remarkable-increase-in-tiger-numbers/article32207246.ece
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Solution (b)
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India. The reserve spreads over five districts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/conservationists-elated-as-andhra-pradesh-sees-remarkable-increase-in-tiger-numbers/article32207246.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
- Oman, Iran, United Arab Emirates are the basin countries across Strait of Hormuz.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world’s most strategically important choke points.
On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast the United Arab Emirates and Musandam, an exclave of Oman.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-moves-mock-aircraft-carrier-to-sea-amid-us-tensions/article32201036.ece
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Solution (c)
The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world’s most strategically important choke points.
On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast the United Arab Emirates and Musandam, an exclave of Oman.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-moves-mock-aircraft-carrier-to-sea-amid-us-tensions/article32201036.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Botswana:
- It is a landlocked country.
- Tropic of cancer passes through it.
- Botswana has the world’s largest elephant population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Botswana
- It is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Its 70% territory is covered by Kalahari Desert.
- Botswana has the world’s largest elephant population, estimated to be around 130,000.
- It is Africa’s oldest continuous democracy.
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Solution (c)
Botswana
- It is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Its 70% territory is covered by Kalahari Desert.
- Botswana has the world’s largest elephant population, estimated to be around 130,000.
- It is Africa’s oldest continuous democracy.
