IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Mundaka Upanishad
- It is one of the principal Upanishads, embedded within the Atharva Veda.
- It discusses the concept of Atman (self) and its relationship with Brahman (the ultimate reality).
- It contains the famous phrase “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth alone triumphs).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - It is one of the principal Upanishads, embedded within the Atharva Veda.
- It discusses the concept of Atman (self) and its relationship with Brahman (the ultimate reality).
- It contains the famous phrase “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth alone triumphs).
Context:The third section of the Mundaka Upanishad is important because the phrase “Satyameva Jayate”, India’s national motto, occurs in verse 6.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - It is one of the principal Upanishads, embedded within the Atharva Veda.
- It discusses the concept of Atman (self) and its relationship with Brahman (the ultimate reality).
- It contains the famous phrase “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth alone triumphs).
Context:The third section of the Mundaka Upanishad is important because the phrase “Satyameva Jayate”, India’s national motto, occurs in verse 6.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Gandhi’s writings
- Hind Swaraj was written on a ship during his voyage from England to South Africa.
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth was originally serialized in his newspaper Young India.
- He primarily wrote in English to reach a wider audience.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - Hind Swaraj was written on a ship while returning from England to South Africa,
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth was originally serialized in his newspaper Young India.
- Gandhi primarily wrote in Gujarati and later in English.
Context:Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - Hind Swaraj was written on a ship while returning from England to South Africa,
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth was originally serialized in his newspaper Young India.
- Gandhi primarily wrote in Gujarati and later in English.
Context:Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
What is the primary reason for the recent change in color of Greenland’s crystal blue lakes to brown?
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Option b The primary reason for the shift in color from crystal blue to brown in Greenland’s lakes is the thawing of permafrost caused by rising temperatures. Permafrost is frozen ground that contains a significant amount of organic carbon, iron, and other minerals. Context:The study, ‘Abrupt transformation of west Greenland lakes following compound climate extremes associated with atmospheric rivers’ revealed that more than 7,500 lakes in western Greenland have turned brown.
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Option b The primary reason for the shift in color from crystal blue to brown in Greenland’s lakes is the thawing of permafrost caused by rising temperatures. Permafrost is frozen ground that contains a significant amount of organic carbon, iron, and other minerals. Context:The study, ‘Abrupt transformation of west Greenland lakes following compound climate extremes associated with atmospheric rivers’ revealed that more than 7,500 lakes in western Greenland have turned brown.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Grey Market
- Prices in the grey market are determined by demand and supply, often reflecting investor sentiment about the upcoming listing.
- Trading in the grey market is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to ensure transparency and investor protection.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The forces of demand and supply dictate the prices in the grey market. High demand for an upcoming IPO can lead to a higher grey market premium.
- The grey market is, by definition, unregulated. This is one of its major drawbacks and a reason why SEBI is trying to introduce mechanisms to bring this trading under regulation.
Context: The “when-listed” platform proposed by SEBI is a significant regulatory initiative aimed at curbing grey market trading and ensuring a transparent and structured mechanism for trading IPO shares before their official listing.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The forces of demand and supply dictate the prices in the grey market. High demand for an upcoming IPO can lead to a higher grey market premium.
- The grey market is, by definition, unregulated. This is one of its major drawbacks and a reason why SEBI is trying to introduce mechanisms to bring this trading under regulation.
Context: The “when-listed” platform proposed by SEBI is a significant regulatory initiative aimed at curbing grey market trading and ensuring a transparent and structured mechanism for trading IPO shares before their official listing.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Beating Retreat Ceremony
- It is held on the evening of January 29th at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
- The ceremony symbolizes the withdrawal of troops from the battlefield at sunset.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The Beating Retreat takes place at Vijay Chowk on the evening of January 29th.
- The ceremony has historical roots in the tradition of withdrawing troops from battle at sunset
Context:The Beating Retreat 2025 ceremony concluded at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The Beating Retreat takes place at Vijay Chowk on the evening of January 29th.
- The ceremony has historical roots in the tradition of withdrawing troops from battle at sunset
Context:The Beating Retreat 2025 ceremony concluded at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
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