UPSC Quiz – 2022 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2nd February 2022

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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.

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1. Question 1 of 5

   1. Question

   Consider the following statements regarding ‘Economic survey 2021-22’

   1. Growth estimate suggests a recovery over the pre-pandemic levels of 2019-20 by 9.2%
   2. Investment to GDP ratio is the highest in the last seven years 

   Choose the correct statements

   • a) 1 only
   • b) 2 only
   • c) Both 1 and 2
   • d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct
   

   Solution(b)

   Statement Analysis:

   Statement 1	Statement 2
   Incorrect	Correct
   9.2% growth estimate for 2021-22 suggested a recovery above the pre-pandemic level of 2019-20 by 1.3%	The country’s investment to GDP ratio had hit 29.6% in 2021-22, the highest level in seven years, the Survey explained, attributing this capital formation to the government’s policy thrust on quickening the ‘virtuous cycle of growth via capex and infrastructure spending’ had increased capital formation in the economy.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/budget/economic-survey-projects-8-85-growth-in-2022-23/article38352681.ece

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   Solution(b)

   Statement Analysis:

   Statement 1	Statement 2
   Incorrect	Correct
   9.2% growth estimate for 2021-22 suggested a recovery above the pre-pandemic level of 2019-20 by 1.3%	The country’s investment to GDP ratio had hit 29.6% in 2021-22, the highest level in seven years, the Survey explained, attributing this capital formation to the government’s policy thrust on quickening the ‘virtuous cycle of growth via capex and infrastructure spending’ had increased capital formation in the economy.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/budget/economic-survey-projects-8-85-growth-in-2022-23/article38352681.ece
2. Question 2 of 5

   2. Question

   Consider the following statements regarding ‘Hoysala architecture’

   1. Soft soapstone was the main building material
   2. It contains elements of Nagara architecture
   3. It is also influenced by ‘Bhumija’ mode of Central India 

   Choose the correct statements

   • a) 1 and 2 only
   • b) 2 and 3 only
   • c) 1 and 3 only
   • d) All the above
   Correct
   

   Solution(d)

   Statement Analysis:

    

   Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
   Correct	Correct	Correct
   Hoysala architecture is characterised by a complex profusion of sculpture decorating all the temple parts chiselled of soft soapstone (chloritic schist), a good material for intricate carving, executed mostly by local craftsmen, and exhibit architectural features that distinguish them from other temple architectures of South India	The Hoysala architects used their profound knowledge of temple architecture in different parts of India, and these temples have a basic Dravidian morphology but show strong influences of the the Nagara traditions of Northern and Western India, and the Karntata Dravida modes favoured by the Kalyani Chalukyas	Hoysala architecture also shows influence of Bhumija mode widely used in Central India.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/hoysala-temples-are-indias-nomination-for-world-heritage-tag/article38355478.ece

   Incorrect
   

   Solution(d)

   Statement Analysis:

    

   Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
   Correct	Correct	Correct
   Hoysala architecture is characterised by a complex profusion of sculpture decorating all the temple parts chiselled of soft soapstone (chloritic schist), a good material for intricate carving, executed mostly by local craftsmen, and exhibit architectural features that distinguish them from other temple architectures of South India	The Hoysala architects used their profound knowledge of temple architecture in different parts of India, and these temples have a basic Dravidian morphology but show strong influences of the the Nagara traditions of Northern and Western India, and the Karntata Dravida modes favoured by the Kalyani Chalukyas	Hoysala architecture also shows influence of Bhumija mode widely used in Central India.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/hoysala-temples-are-indias-nomination-for-world-heritage-tag/article38355478.ece
3. Question 3 of 5

   3. Question

   ‘Annual Status of Education Report’ is conducted by

   • a) Niti Aayog
   • b) Ministry of Women and Child Development
   • c) NGO Pratham
   • d) Ministry of Education
   Correct
   

   Solution(c)

   Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is an annual survey that aims to provide reliable estimates of children’s enrolment and basic learning levels for each district and state in India. ASER has been conducted every year since 2005 in all rural districts of India. It is the largest citizen-led survey in India. It is conducted by NGO Pratham.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/economic-survey-govt-admits-to-lack-of-data-to-study-covid-impact-on-learning/article38355262.ece

   Incorrect
   

   Solution(c)

   Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is an annual survey that aims to provide reliable estimates of children’s enrolment and basic learning levels for each district and state in India. ASER has been conducted every year since 2005 in all rural districts of India. It is the largest citizen-led survey in India. It is conducted by NGO Pratham.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/economic-survey-govt-admits-to-lack-of-data-to-study-covid-impact-on-learning/article38355262.ece
4. Question 4 of 5

   4. Question

   Consider the following statements

   1. India contains 6% of the world’s forest area
   2. Top ten countries account for two-thirds of the world’s forest area

   Choose the correct statements

   • a) 1 only
   • b) 2 only
   • c) Both 1 and 2
   • d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct
   

   Solution(b)

   Statement Analysis:

   Statement 1	Statement 2
   Incorrect	Correct
   India has increased its forest area in the past decade and ranks third globally in average annual net gain in forest area from 2010-2020, the Department of Economic Affairs said in the annual Economic Survey. Forests covered 24% of India’s total geographical area accounting for 2% of the world’s total forest area in 2020	The top 10 countries account for 66% of the world’s forest area. Of these Brazil (59%), Peru (57%), Democratic Republic of Congo (56%) and Russia (50%) have half or more of their total geographical area under forests.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-ranks-third-globally-in-forest-area-gain-survey/article38355310.ece

   Incorrect
   

   Solution(b)

   Statement Analysis:

   Statement 1	Statement 2
   Incorrect	Correct
   India has increased its forest area in the past decade and ranks third globally in average annual net gain in forest area from 2010-2020, the Department of Economic Affairs said in the annual Economic Survey. Forests covered 24% of India’s total geographical area accounting for 2% of the world’s total forest area in 2020	The top 10 countries account for 66% of the world’s forest area. Of these Brazil (59%), Peru (57%), Democratic Republic of Congo (56%) and Russia (50%) have half or more of their total geographical area under forests.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-ranks-third-globally-in-forest-area-gain-survey/article38355310.ece
5. Question 5 of 5

   5. Question

   Under the Ethanol Blending Programme(EBP), which of the following can be used as raw materials

   1. Maize
   2. Surplus rice with FCI
   3. Sugarcane

   Select the appropriate code

   • a) 1 and 2
   • b) 1 and 3
   • c) 2 and 3
   • d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct
   

   Solution(d)

   Current regulations in the country allow production of ethanol from sugarcane, sugar, molasses, maize and damaged food grains unfit for human consumption. Further, surplus rice with FCI is also allowed.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/ethanol-output-to-touch-302-cr-litres-for-supply-year-2020-21/article38355190.ece

   Incorrect
   

   Solution(d)

   Current regulations in the country allow production of ethanol from sugarcane, sugar, molasses, maize and damaged food grains unfit for human consumption. Further, surplus rice with FCI is also allowed.

   Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/ethanol-output-to-touch-302-cr-litres-for-supply-year-2020-21/article38355190.ece