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 Gum Arabic
- Gum arabic is a natural gum derived from the hardened sap of two species of acacia trees, primarily Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal.
- It is widely used in the food industry as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickening agent.
- The primary producers of gum arabic are located in South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - Gum arabic is indeed derived from acacia trees, particularly Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal.
- It’s a common food additive used for its stabilizing and emulsifying properties.
- The primary producers of gum arabic are located in the “gum belt” of Africa, particularly Sudan, Chad, and Nigeria, not South America.
Context:Smuggling of arabic gum (Acacia Gum) from war-torn Sudan is disrupting global supply chains.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - Gum arabic is indeed derived from acacia trees, particularly Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal.
- It’s a common food additive used for its stabilizing and emulsifying properties.
- The primary producers of gum arabic are located in the “gum belt” of Africa, particularly Sudan, Chad, and Nigeria, not South America.
Context:Smuggling of arabic gum (Acacia Gum) from war-torn Sudan is disrupting global supply chains.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Wallace Line
- The Wallace Line is a faunal boundary that separates the ecozones of Asia and Wallacea, a transitional zone between Asia and Australia.
- It primarily distinguishes between regions with placental mammals to the west and marsupials to the east.
- The line runs between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi, and through the Lombok Strait between Bali and Lombok.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The Wallace Line is indeed a faunal boundary separating distinct ecozones.
- The line roughly demarcates the areas with dominant placental mammals (west) from those with marsupials (east).
- The line’s path follows the mentioned islands and straits
Context:The Wallace Line is a crucial concept in biogeography, explaining the striking differences in species distribution across continents.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The Wallace Line is indeed a faunal boundary separating distinct ecozones.
- The line roughly demarcates the areas with dominant placental mammals (west) from those with marsupials (east).
- The line’s path follows the mentioned islands and straits
Context:The Wallace Line is a crucial concept in biogeography, explaining the striking differences in species distribution across continents.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following best describes the solar maximum?
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Option b The peak of the Sun’s 11-year solar cycle, characterized by increased sunspot activity and solar flares Context:NASA has launched the Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) Mission, aligning with the solar maximum phase of the Sun’s cycle.
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Option b The peak of the Sun’s 11-year solar cycle, characterized by increased sunspot activity and solar flares Context:NASA has launched the Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) Mission, aligning with the solar maximum phase of the Sun’s cycle.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Thorium
- Thorium is a naturally occurring, weakly radioactive metal that is more abundant in the Earth’s crust than uranium.
- It can be used as a nuclear fuel in a thorium-based nuclear fuel cycle, which offers potential advantages in terms of waste reduction and proliferation resistance.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Thorium is indeed more abundant than uranium and is weakly radioactive.
- The thorium fuel cycle has potential benefits and is a subject of ongoing research.
Context:China’s geologists have found one million tonnes of thorium in the Mongolia region of China.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Thorium is indeed more abundant than uranium and is weakly radioactive.
- The thorium fuel cycle has potential benefits and is a subject of ongoing research.
Context:China’s geologists have found one million tonnes of thorium in the Mongolia region of China.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)
- RERA was established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, to protect the interests of home buyers and promote transparency in the real estate sector.
- RERA mandates the registration of all commercial and residential real estate projects where the land area exceeds 500 square meters or the number of apartments exceeds eight.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - RERA’s primary objective is to protect homebuyers and enhance transparency.
- The registration thresholds are accurately stated.
Context:The Supreme Court expressed disappointment over the functioning of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) describing it as a “rehabilitation centre for former bureaucrats.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - RERA’s primary objective is to protect homebuyers and enhance transparency.
- The registration thresholds are accurately stated.
Context:The Supreme Court expressed disappointment over the functioning of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) describing it as a “rehabilitation centre for former bureaucrats.
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