IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Ecologically Sensitive Areas:
- ESAs are notified by the MoEFCC under Environment (Protection) Act 1986.
- Eco-Sensitive Zones are located within 10 km of Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- Eco-Sensitive Zones or Ecologically Fragile Areas are located within 10 km of Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
- ESAs are notified by the MoEFCC under Environment (Protection) Act 1986.
- Aim: To regulate certain activities around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries so as to minimise the negative impacts on the fragile ecosystem encompassing the protected areas.
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Solution (c)
- Eco-Sensitive Zones or Ecologically Fragile Areas are located within 10 km of Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
- ESAs are notified by the MoEFCC under Environment (Protection) Act 1986.
- Aim: To regulate certain activities around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries so as to minimise the negative impacts on the fragile ecosystem encompassing the protected areas.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Blue Macaws:
- It is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot species.
- International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List is Endangered.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Blue Macaws
- Scientific Name: Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
- It is a parrot native to central and eastern South America.
- With a length of about one meter it is longer than any other species of parrot.
- It is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot species.
- Threat: Habitat loss and the trapping of wild birds for the pet trade have taken a heavy toll on their population in the wild.
- Protection status :
- International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Vulnerable.
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Appendix I.
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Solution (a)
Blue Macaws
- Scientific Name: Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
- It is a parrot native to central and eastern South America.
- With a length of about one meter it is longer than any other species of parrot.
- It is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot species.
- Threat: Habitat loss and the trapping of wild birds for the pet trade have taken a heavy toll on their population in the wild.
- Protection status :
- International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Vulnerable.
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Appendix I.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The country’s longest motorable single lane suspension bridge is in which state or Union territory?
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Solution (a)
- Dobra-Chanthi suspension bridge in Tehri-Garhwal district of uttarkhand
- The 440-metre long Dobra Chanti bridge is India’s longest motorable single lane suspension bridge.
- Built over Tehri Lake, it will cut travel time between Tehri and Pratapnagar districts from 5 5 to 1.5 hours.
- Benefits of the bridge
- Better connectivity within the region.
- Boost tourism potential.
- Gateway to development in the region.
- Local employment promotion.
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Solution (a)
- Dobra-Chanthi suspension bridge in Tehri-Garhwal district of uttarkhand
- The 440-metre long Dobra Chanti bridge is India’s longest motorable single lane suspension bridge.
- Built over Tehri Lake, it will cut travel time between Tehri and Pratapnagar districts from 5 5 to 1.5 hours.
- Benefits of the bridge
- Better connectivity within the region.
- Boost tourism potential.
- Gateway to development in the region.
- Local employment promotion.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Warli Art:
- Warli is a traditional art form of Madhya Pradesh
- These paintings are mainly dominated by basic geometric shapes like circles, triangles and squares.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
- Warli is a traditional art form of Maharashtra.
- Its roots can be traced to as early as the 10th century A.D.
- These paintings are distinctive with their vivid contrast expressions.
- These paintings are mainly dominated by basic geometric shapes like circles, triangles and squares.
- These geometric shapes stand as a symbol of natural elements in our environment.
- For example, the circles represent the sun and moon, the triangles represent the mountains and the squares are considered as the central motifs of the painting.
- People and animals are represented by two inverted triangles joined together, where the upper triangle is the torso and the lower triangle is the pelvis.
- The central theme of the paintings are scenes portraying huntin, fishing, farming, festival and dances, trees and animals are used to surround the central theme.
- Warli art form is being used by many artists to beautify cities and spread awareness through wall paintings.
- It is also being used to beautify bags, bed sheets and many other items.
- Warli is the vivid expression of daily and social events of the Warli tribe of Maharashtra, used by them to embellish the walls of village houses.
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Solution (b)
- Warli is a traditional art form of Maharashtra.
- Its roots can be traced to as early as the 10th century A.D.
- These paintings are distinctive with their vivid contrast expressions.
- These paintings are mainly dominated by basic geometric shapes like circles, triangles and squares.
- These geometric shapes stand as a symbol of natural elements in our environment.
- For example, the circles represent the sun and moon, the triangles represent the mountains and the squares are considered as the central motifs of the painting.
- People and animals are represented by two inverted triangles joined together, where the upper triangle is the torso and the lower triangle is the pelvis.
- The central theme of the paintings are scenes portraying huntin, fishing, farming, festival and dances, trees and animals are used to surround the central theme.
- Warli art form is being used by many artists to beautify cities and spread awareness through wall paintings.
- It is also being used to beautify bags, bed sheets and many other items.
- Warli is the vivid expression of daily and social events of the Warli tribe of Maharashtra, used by them to embellish the walls of village houses.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect US President:
- The US President is both the head of the State and head of the Government.
- S/he has a fixed tenure of four years
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
US Presidential System
- The US President is both the head of the State and head of the Government.
- The law making is done by the legislature (called the Congress in the US), but the President can veto any law.
- S/he has a fixed tenure of four years and completes it even if her/his party does not have a majority in the Congress.
- The President and the Vice President are chosen by ‘electors’ through a process called the Electoral College.
- The presidential candidate of each of the political parties, chooses a vice presidential running mate. Voters vote on the two—presidential and vice presidential candidates—as a team.
- The President can be removed for conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanor.
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Solution (c)
US Presidential System
- The US President is both the head of the State and head of the Government.
- The law making is done by the legislature (called the Congress in the US), but the President can veto any law.
- S/he has a fixed tenure of four years and completes it even if her/his party does not have a majority in the Congress.
- The President and the Vice President are chosen by ‘electors’ through a process called the Electoral College.
- The presidential candidate of each of the political parties, chooses a vice presidential running mate. Voters vote on the two—presidential and vice presidential candidates—as a team.
- The President can be removed for conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanor.
