IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following pairs of chokepoints and locations are correctly matched?
Chokepoint Located Between 1. Strait of Hormuz Iran and Oman 2. Bab-el-Mandeb Yemen and Djibouti 3. Suez Canal Egypt and Saudi Arabia 4. Bosphorus Strait Turkey and Greece Options:
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Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Strait of Hormuz – between Iran and Oman.
- Bab-el-Mandeb – between Yemen (Asia) and Djibouti (Africa).
- Suez Canal – entirely within Egypt; borders Red Sea and Mediterranean.
Bosphorus – entirely within Turkey; connects Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, not Greece.
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Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Strait of Hormuz – between Iran and Oman.
- Bab-el-Mandeb – between Yemen (Asia) and Djibouti (Africa).
- Suez Canal – entirely within Egypt; borders Red Sea and Mediterranean.
Bosphorus – entirely within Turkey; connects Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, not Greece.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is/are quantitative monetary policy tools used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
- Repo Rate
- Open Market Operations (OMO)
- Moral Suasion
- Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Option 1: Repo Rate – Correct -Quantitative measure. It affects overall liquidity and borrowing cost.
- Option 2: Open Market Operations (OMO) – Correct– Quantitative tool used to inject or absorb liquidity via government securities.
- Option 3: Moral Suasion – Incorrect– Qualitative measure; RBI persuades banks without legal compulsion.
Option 4: Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Correct– Quantitative tool to control money supply and ensure liquidity.
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Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Option 1: Repo Rate – Correct -Quantitative measure. It affects overall liquidity and borrowing cost.
- Option 2: Open Market Operations (OMO) – Correct– Quantitative tool used to inject or absorb liquidity via government securities.
- Option 3: Moral Suasion – Incorrect– Qualitative measure; RBI persuades banks without legal compulsion.
Option 4: Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Correct– Quantitative tool to control money supply and ensure liquidity.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Keezhadi excavation in Tamil Nadu:
- Keezhadi is located on the banks of the Kaveri River.
- The excavation has revealed a literate and urban civilization dating back to around 6th century BCE.
- The findings suggest cultural continuity with the Indus Valley Civilization.
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has fully endorsed the excavation report without revisions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 Incorrect: Keezhadi is located near the Vaigai River, not the Kaveri.
- Statement 2 Correct: The site has revealed an urban civilization dating to 6th century BCE.
- Statement 3 Correct: Graffiti marks and cultural patterns indicate possible links with the Indus Valley Civilization.
Statement 4 Incorrect: ASI has not fully endorsed the report; it returned it for revisions citing scientific shortcomings.
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Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 Incorrect: Keezhadi is located near the Vaigai River, not the Kaveri.
- Statement 2 Correct: The site has revealed an urban civilization dating to 6th century BCE.
- Statement 3 Correct: Graffiti marks and cultural patterns indicate possible links with the Indus Valley Civilization.
Statement 4 Incorrect: ASI has not fully endorsed the report; it returned it for revisions citing scientific shortcomings.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are components of vertical fiscal imbalance in India?
- Centre has higher taxation powers than states.
- States have greater spending responsibilities than revenue capabilities.
- States receive fixed statutory grants irrespective of their needs.
Select the correct answer:
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Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 define the vertical imbalance.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Grants vary based on Finance Commission’s recommendations, not fixed.
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Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 define the vertical imbalance.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Grants vary based on Finance Commission’s recommendations, not fixed.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is a tri-service military exercise involving India and the United States?
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Correct Answer: (a) Tiger Triumph
Explanation:
- Option A is correct: Tiger Triumph is a joint tri-service (Army, Navy, Air Force) exercise between India and the US.
- Option B: Yudh Abhyas is an Army-to-Army exercise.
- Option C: Cope India is an Air Force exercise.
- Option D: Malabar is a naval multilateral exercise.
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Correct Answer: (a) Tiger Triumph
Explanation:
- Option A is correct: Tiger Triumph is a joint tri-service (Army, Navy, Air Force) exercise between India and the US.
- Option B: Yudh Abhyas is an Army-to-Army exercise.
- Option C: Cope India is an Air Force exercise.
- Option D: Malabar is a naval multilateral exercise.
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