IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the
Basaveshwara was a 12th-century philosopher, social reformer, and statesman who primarily propagated his teachings in the Kannada language.
He is best known for founding the Lingayat sect, which challenged the prevailing caste system and advocated for the equality of all individuals.
The Anubhava Mantapa, established by Basaveshwara, was a unique socio-religious parliament that welcomed men and women from all social strata to discuss spiritual and philosophical issues.How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Basaveshwara was indeed a prominent 12th-century figure, a philosopher, social reformer, and statesman who lived in present-day Karnataka and conveyed his revolutionary ideas primarily through his Vachana (poetic prose) in Kannada.He is widely recognized for being the founder of the Lingayat sect (also known as Veerashaivism), which strongly opposed the rigid caste hierarchy prevalent in society at the time and championed the principle of equality for all, irrespective of their birth or social standing.
The Anubhava Mantapa (Hall of Spiritual Experience) was a remarkable institution established by Basaveshwara.
Context:PM Modi remembered the profound wisdom of Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
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Basaveshwara was indeed a prominent 12th-century figure, a philosopher, social reformer, and statesman who lived in present-day Karnataka and conveyed his revolutionary ideas primarily through his Vachana (poetic prose) in Kannada.He is widely recognized for being the founder of the Lingayat sect (also known as Veerashaivism), which strongly opposed the rigid caste hierarchy prevalent in society at the time and championed the principle of equality for all, irrespective of their birth or social standing.
The Anubhava Mantapa (Hall of Spiritual Experience) was a remarkable institution established by Basaveshwara.
Context:PM Modi remembered the profound wisdom of Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Zojila Pass
- Zojila Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, connecting the Kashmir Valley with the state of Himachal Pradesh.
- The pass is strategically important as it provides a crucial link between Srinagar and Leh, facilitating the movement of goods and people.
- The Zojila Pass remains open throughout the year due to extensive snow clearance efforts and modern tunnel infrastructure.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - Zojila Pass is located in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayas, not the Pir Panjal Range. It connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
- The Zojila Pass holds significant strategic and economic importance as it provides a vital road link between Srinagar (Kashmir Valley) and Leh (Ladakh), especially crucial for the movement of supplies and military personnel.
- Zojila Pass is not open throughout the year. It typically remains closed for several months during the winter season due to heavy snowfall, making road travel treacherous and often impossible.
Context:Zojila Pass, reopened early this year, enabling tourist access to the Siachen base camp without prior authorization.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - Zojila Pass is located in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayas, not the Pir Panjal Range. It connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
- The Zojila Pass holds significant strategic and economic importance as it provides a vital road link between Srinagar (Kashmir Valley) and Leh (Ladakh), especially crucial for the movement of supplies and military personnel.
- Zojila Pass is not open throughout the year. It typically remains closed for several months during the winter season due to heavy snowfall, making road travel treacherous and often impossible.
Context:Zojila Pass, reopened early this year, enabling tourist access to the Siachen base camp without prior authorization.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements is correct regarding locusts?
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Context:A recent study reveals that locusts swarm using cognitive decision-making based on visual cues, not random movements like gas particles
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Context:A recent study reveals that locusts swarm using cognitive decision-making based on visual cues, not random movements like gas particles
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane
- The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is announced by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) based on recommendations from state governments.
- The FRP is determined solely based on the recovery rate of sugar from sugarcane and does not consider other factors like the cost of cultivation or farmers’ profitability.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is announced by the Central Government based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), in consultation with state governments and after considering the views of stakeholders.
- While the recovery rate of sugar from sugarcane is a primary factor in determining the FRP, it is not the sole factor
Context:The Centre has approved an increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to ₹355 per quintal for the 2025-26 sugar season, up from ₹340 per quintal in the previous season.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is announced by the Central Government based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), in consultation with state governments and after considering the views of stakeholders.
- While the recovery rate of sugar from sugarcane is a primary factor in determining the FRP, it is not the sole factor
Context:The Centre has approved an increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to ₹355 per quintal for the 2025-26 sugar season, up from ₹340 per quintal in the previous season.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Moon’s Shiv Shakti Point.
- The Shiv Shakti Point is the designated name for the precise location where India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander, Vikram, made its successful soft landing on the Moon.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially announced this name during his visit to the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru after the Chandrayaan-3 landing.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Shiv Shakti Point is indeed the name given to the specific location where the Vikram lander of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully touched down on the Moon.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this name during his interaction with ISRO scientists at ISTRAC in Bengaluru following the historic soft landing of Chandrayaan-3.
Context:India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has uncovered critical evidence of primitive lunar mantle materials at the Moon’s Shiv Shakti Point.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Shiv Shakti Point is indeed the name given to the specific location where the Vikram lander of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully touched down on the Moon.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this name during his interaction with ISRO scientists at ISTRAC in Bengaluru following the historic soft landing of Chandrayaan-3.
Context:India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has uncovered critical evidence of primitive lunar mantle materials at the Moon’s Shiv Shakti Point.
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