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 the Lepakshi temple
- The temple is renowned for its hanging pillar, one of its architectural marvels.
- The Lepakshi Temple is constructed in the Vijayanagara architectural style.
- The temple complex features the largest monolithic Nandi statue in India.
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 - The temple is famous for its hanging pillar.
- The temple is a fine example of Vijayanagara architecture.
- The temple complex houses the largest monolithic Nandi statue in India.
Context:Historians urged the government to take steps to get Lepakshi temple included in UNESCO heritage list.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The temple is famous for its hanging pillar.
- The temple is a fine example of Vijayanagara architecture.
- The temple complex houses the largest monolithic Nandi statue in India.
Context:Historians urged the government to take steps to get Lepakshi temple included in UNESCO heritage list.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation
- BIMSTEC comprises seven member states, all of which are littoral states of the Bay of Bengal.
- The BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- BIMSTEC’s priority sectors include counter-terrorism, disaster management, and connectivity.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect correct - BIMSTEC has seven member states, and all of them border the Bay of Bengal.
- The BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, not Kathmandu.
- BIMSTEC does focus on counter-terrorism, disaster management, and connectivity among its priority sectors.
Context:India Assumes Chairmanship of Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation at the 13th Governing Council in Malé, Maldives.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect correct - BIMSTEC has seven member states, and all of them border the Bay of Bengal.
- The BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, not Kathmandu.
- BIMSTEC does focus on counter-terrorism, disaster management, and connectivity among its priority sectors.
Context:India Assumes Chairmanship of Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation at the 13th Governing Council in Malé, Maldives.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Ali Ai Ligang festival, recently seen in news, is primarily celebrated by which community?
Correct
Option c Mising community of Assam
Context:The Mising tribe, Assam’s largest tribal community, recently celebrated Ali Ai Ligang festival.
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Option c Mising community of Assam
Context:The Mising tribe, Assam’s largest tribal community, recently celebrated Ali Ai Ligang festival.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Gulf of Tonkin
- The Gulf of Tonkin is located in the South China Sea.
- The Gulf of Tonkin is bordered by Vietnam to the west and China to the east.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The Gulf of Tonkin is indeed located in the South China Sea.
- Vietnam borders the Gulf to the west, and China to the east.
Context:Vietnam’s foreign ministry has published a map defining its baseline claim in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The Gulf of Tonkin is indeed located in the South China Sea.
- Vietnam borders the Gulf to the west, and China to the east.
Context:Vietnam’s foreign ministry has published a map defining its baseline claim in the Gulf of Tonkin.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Stagflation
- Stagflation is typically caused by a rapid increase in aggregate demand.
- Stagflation can lead to a decline in economic growth.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Stagflation is generally not caused by a rapid increase in aggregate demand. It is more often associated with supply-side shocks, such as a sudden rise in oil prices.
- Stagflation leads to a slowdown or even a decline in economic growth.
Context:President Donald Trump’s hard-line trade policies have revived concerns about stagflation.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Stagflation is generally not caused by a rapid increase in aggregate demand. It is more often associated with supply-side shocks, such as a sudden rise in oil prices.
- Stagflation leads to a slowdown or even a decline in economic growth.
Context:President Donald Trump’s hard-line trade policies have revived concerns about stagflation.
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