IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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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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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Pallas’s cat ( Otocolobus manul )
- It is characterized by a flattened face, wide-set ears, and a long, bushy tail.
- It is primarily found in high-altitude grasslands and steppe environments of Central Asia.
- It is listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Correct Incorrect - Pallas’s cat is known for its flattened face, wide-set ears, and a thick, bushy tail.
- It inhabits Central Asia’s grasslands and steppes, often at high altitudes.
- It is listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List, not “Vulnerable.”
Context:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Correct Incorrect - Pallas’s cat is known for its flattened face, wide-set ears, and a thick, bushy tail.
- It inhabits Central Asia’s grasslands and steppes, often at high altitudes.
- It is listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List, not “Vulnerable.”
Context:
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Governor of a State
- The Governor is appointed by the President of India.
- The Governor holds office for five years .
- The Governor must be a resident of the state where they are appointed.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution ()
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Incorrect - The Governor is appointed by the President of India.
- The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- The Governor must not be a resident of the state where they are appointed.
Context:Rajendra Arlekar sworn in as 23rd Kerala Governor, Mohammad Arif for Bihar.
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Solution ()
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Incorrect - The Governor is appointed by the President of India.
- The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- The Governor must not be a resident of the state where they are appointed.
Context:Rajendra Arlekar sworn in as 23rd Kerala Governor, Mohammad Arif for Bihar.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following was NOT a feature of Article 370?
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Solution (c)
Option - Dual citizenship for residents of Jammu and Kashmir Was not the provision of art 370.
Context: Article 370 caused spread of terrorism in Kashmir, says Shah
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Solution (c)
Option - Dual citizenship for residents of Jammu and Kashmir Was not the provision of art 370.
Context: Article 370 caused spread of terrorism in Kashmir, says Shah
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Hydrogel
- Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers that can absorb and retain large amounts of water.
- They are insoluble in water due to cross-linking between the polymer chains.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers that can absorb and retain large amounts of water.
- They can be derived from both natural and synthetic polymers.
- They are insoluble in water due to cross-linking between the polymer chains.
Context: Indian researchers develop injectable hydrogel for targeted cancer treatment
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers that can absorb and retain large amounts of water.
- They can be derived from both natural and synthetic polymers.
- They are insoluble in water due to cross-linking between the polymer chains.
Context: Indian researchers develop injectable hydrogel for targeted cancer treatment
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Wholesale Price Index
- The WPI basket includes only manufactured goods.
- The Office of the Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, publishes the WPI.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - The WPI basket includes primary articles, fuel and power, and manufactured products, not just manufactured goods.
- The Office of the Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, publishes the WPI.
Context: Government constitutes panel to rejig the Wholesale Price Index
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - The WPI basket includes primary articles, fuel and power, and manufactured products, not just manufactured goods.
- The Office of the Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, publishes the WPI.
Context: Government constitutes panel to rejig the Wholesale Price Index
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