IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mullaperiyar Dam’
- It is located in Kerala but operated by Tamilnadu.
- It is constructed on River Periyar in Anaimudi Hills.
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Mullaperiyar dam is located in Kerala but is operated and maintained by Tamilnadu. It is constructed on River Periyar on the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats in Thekkady, Idukki District of Kerala, India. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/not-here-to-administer-mullaperiyar-dam-supreme-court-tells-tn-and-kerala/article38231460.ece
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Solution(a)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Mullaperiyar dam is located in Kerala but is operated and maintained by Tamilnadu. It is constructed on River Periyar on the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats in Thekkady, Idukki District of Kerala, India. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/not-here-to-administer-mullaperiyar-dam-supreme-court-tells-tn-and-kerala/article38231460.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Petta Thullal’ a term recently seen in news refers to
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Solution(c)
Petta Thullal, the ritualistic sacred dance marking the last leg of the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season was held recently. It depicts the joyfulness of people over the slaying of Mahishi by Lord Ayyappa.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/erumely-petta-thullal-held-with-ritualistic-fervour/article38236740.ece
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Solution(c)
Petta Thullal, the ritualistic sacred dance marking the last leg of the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season was held recently. It depicts the joyfulness of people over the slaying of Mahishi by Lord Ayyappa.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/erumely-petta-thullal-held-with-ritualistic-fervour/article38236740.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Human Development Index’
- It is part of Human Development Report of the United Nations Economics Programme.
- It measures human development by tracking three key dimensions.
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is part of Human Development Report of the United Nations Development Programme. The Human Development Index (HDI) is an index that measures key dimensions of human development. The three key dimensions are:1 – A long and healthy life – measured by life expectancy. – Access to education – measured by expected years of schooling of children at school-entry age and mean years of schooling of the adult population.
– And a decent standard of living – measured by Gross National Income per capita adjusted for the price level of the country.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/treating-the-planet-well-can-aid-progress/article38243119.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is part of Human Development Report of the United Nations Development Programme. The Human Development Index (HDI) is an index that measures key dimensions of human development. The three key dimensions are:1 – A long and healthy life – measured by life expectancy. – Access to education – measured by expected years of schooling of children at school-entry age and mean years of schooling of the adult population.
– And a decent standard of living – measured by Gross National Income per capita adjusted for the price level of the country.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/treating-the-planet-well-can-aid-progress/article38243119.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Missile Technology Control Regime’
- India is a member of MTCR
- It is a treaty which is legally binding on its members
- It obliges members to cap the range of the missiles to 300 kilometres
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement Statement Statement Correct Incorrect Correct India became a member of MTCR in 2016 The MTCR is not a treaty and does not impose any legally binding obligations on Partners (members) MTCR places particular focus on rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles capable of delivering a payload of at least 500 kg (1,100 lb) to a range of at least 300 km (190 miles) and on equipment, software, and technology for such systems Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/brahmos-advanced-variant-test-fired/article38243965.ece
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement Statement Statement Correct Incorrect Correct India became a member of MTCR in 2016 The MTCR is not a treaty and does not impose any legally binding obligations on Partners (members) MTCR places particular focus on rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles capable of delivering a payload of at least 500 kg (1,100 lb) to a range of at least 300 km (190 miles) and on equipment, software, and technology for such systems Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/brahmos-advanced-variant-test-fired/article38243965.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Parliament/Legislature of a state has the power to suspend a member for any length of time
- The decision taken by the Speaker in this regard is beyond judicial review
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Supreme Court recently said that the House cannot suspend a Member beyond 59 days. Suspension of the MLAs would amount to punishing the constituencies as a whole. Article 190 (4) of the Constitution which says that if for a period of 60 days, a member of a House, without its permission, is absent from all meetings, the House may declare his or her seat vacant The scope of the decision taken by the House/Speaker is not beyond judicial review. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/suspension-of-an-mla-is-worse-than-expulsion-supreme-court/article38242417.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Supreme Court recently said that the House cannot suspend a Member beyond 59 days. Suspension of the MLAs would amount to punishing the constituencies as a whole. Article 190 (4) of the Constitution which says that if for a period of 60 days, a member of a House, without its permission, is absent from all meetings, the House may declare his or her seat vacant The scope of the decision taken by the House/Speaker is not beyond judicial review. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/suspension-of-an-mla-is-worse-than-expulsion-supreme-court/article38242417.ece
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