IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati
- He was a prominent social and religious reformer who founded the Arya Samaj.
- He advocated for a return to the Vedas and emphasized the principle of “Back to the Vedas.”
- He was a strong proponent of Western education and encouraged its adoption in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was indeed a significant social and religious reformer who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.
- He believed that the Vedas were the ultimate source of knowledge and authority, and he urged people to go “Back to the Vedas.”
- While Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati recognized the importance of education, he primarily emphasized Vedic education and the study of ancient Indian scriptures
Context:PM paid tributes to Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was indeed a significant social and religious reformer who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.
- He believed that the Vedas were the ultimate source of knowledge and authority, and he urged people to go “Back to the Vedas.”
- While Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati recognized the importance of education, he primarily emphasized Vedic education and the study of ancient Indian scriptures
Context:PM paid tributes to Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the South China Sea deepwater ‘space station
- The facility is planned to be located on the seabed and will serve as a research platform for marine science and technology.
- The project has raised concerns among neighboring countries due to its potential military applications and implications for regional security.
- The development of this facility is seen by some as a part of China’s broader strategy to assert its presence and influence in the South China Sea.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - China has proposed building an underwater facility, sometimes referred to as a “space station,” in the South China Sea for scientific research.
- The project has indeed generated concerns from other nations in the region due to its potential dual-use nature (both civilian and military) and its implications for the already tense geopolitical situation in the South China Sea.
- Many analysts view this project as part of China’s larger strategy to strengthen its claims and presence in the South China Sea, a region with overlapping territorial disputes.
Context:China has approved the construction of the first South China Sea deepwater ‘space station’.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - China has proposed building an underwater facility, sometimes referred to as a “space station,” in the South China Sea for scientific research.
- The project has indeed generated concerns from other nations in the region due to its potential dual-use nature (both civilian and military) and its implications for the already tense geopolitical situation in the South China Sea.
- Many analysts view this project as part of China’s larger strategy to strengthen its claims and presence in the South China Sea, a region with overlapping territorial disputes.
Context:China has approved the construction of the first South China Sea deepwater ‘space station’.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
An Einstein ring is a phenomenon caused by:
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Option b Einstein rings are a visual manifestation of gravitational lensing, a phenomenon predicted by Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. They occur when light from a distant source (like a galaxy) is bent by the gravity of a massive object (like another galaxy or a black hole) that lies between the source and the observer. Context:The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope has discovered an Einstein ring, around a galaxy nearly 590 million light-years away from Earth.
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Option b Einstein rings are a visual manifestation of gravitational lensing, a phenomenon predicted by Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. They occur when light from a distant source (like a galaxy) is bent by the gravity of a massive object (like another galaxy or a black hole) that lies between the source and the observer. Context:The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope has discovered an Einstein ring, around a galaxy nearly 590 million light-years away from Earth.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Public Accounts Committee
- The Chairman of the PAC is always a member of the ruling party.
- The PAC scrutinizes the reports and accounts of government undertakings and autonomous bodies.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct Traditionally, the Chairman of the PAC is a member of the opposition party, not the ruling party. This ensures greater scrutiny and accountability. - The PAC also scrutinizes the financial reports and accounts of public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies that receive government funding.
Context:Public Accounts Committee led by K.C. Venugopal directed the government to review existing rules regarding toll tax on National Highways (NH).
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct Traditionally, the Chairman of the PAC is a member of the opposition party, not the ruling party. This ensures greater scrutiny and accountability. - The PAC also scrutinizes the financial reports and accounts of public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies that receive government funding.
Context:Public Accounts Committee led by K.C. Venugopal directed the government to review existing rules regarding toll tax on National Highways (NH).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the India’s palm oil imports
- India is the world’s largest importer of palm oil.
- A significant portion of India’s palm oil imports comes from Indonesia and Malaysia
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - India is indeed one of the world’s largest importers of palm oil, often vying for the top spot with other large consumers.
- Indonesia and Malaysia are the primary sources of India’s palm oil imports, accounting for a substantial share of the total imports.
Context:India’s palm oil imports dropped 65% year-on-year in January 2025, reaching a 13-year low.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - India is indeed one of the world’s largest importers of palm oil, often vying for the top spot with other large consumers.
- Indonesia and Malaysia are the primary sources of India’s palm oil imports, accounting for a substantial share of the total imports.
Context:India’s palm oil imports dropped 65% year-on-year in January 2025, reaching a 13-year low.
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