IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to recent developments in India’s foreign policy, consider the following statements regarding Cyprus:
- Cyprus is located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and shares land borders with Turkey.
- Cyprus is a member of both the European Union and the Commonwealth of Nations.
- The strategic location of Cyprus makes it relevant to India’s India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) plan.
- The capital of Cyprus lies near the Suez Canal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: Cyprus does not share a land border with Turkey. It is an island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Cyprus is indeed a member of both the EU and the Commonwealth.
- Statement 3 – Correct: Its maritime location makes it a valuable point for trade and geopolitical strategy, especially concerning the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
Statement 4 – Incorrect: The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, is not near the Suez Canal (which is in Egypt). They are in separate regions.
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Correct Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: Cyprus does not share a land border with Turkey. It is an island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Cyprus is indeed a member of both the EU and the Commonwealth.
- Statement 3 – Correct: Its maritime location makes it a valuable point for trade and geopolitical strategy, especially concerning the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
Statement 4 – Incorrect: The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, is not near the Suez Canal (which is in Egypt). They are in separate regions.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In the context of AI in biomanufacturing, which of the following is not a direct application?
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Correct Answer: C. Creating neural implants for artificial intelligence
Explanation:
- Option A: AI helps simulate and prioritize molecules, reducing R&D time.
- Option B: AI is used to optimize fermentation, enzyme reactions, etc.
- Option C: Correct. This is more relevant to neuroscience or AI-human interface tech, not biomanufacturing.
Option D: AI-based vision systems or sensors ensure consistent product quality.
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Correct Answer: C. Creating neural implants for artificial intelligence
Explanation:
- Option A: AI helps simulate and prioritize molecules, reducing R&D time.
- Option B: AI is used to optimize fermentation, enzyme reactions, etc.
- Option C: Correct. This is more relevant to neuroscience or AI-human interface tech, not biomanufacturing.
Option D: AI-based vision systems or sensors ensure consistent product quality.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units in thermal power plants, consider the following statements:
- FGD units are installed to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from coal-fired power plants.
- Wet limestone treatment is one of the commonly used methods in FGD systems.
- The installation of FGD units is cost-intensive and may impact electricity tariffs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: FGD units are used to remove Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), not Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ). NOₓ emissions are controlled using technologies like Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR).
- Statement 2 – Correct: Wet limestone treatment is a widely used FGD method where limestone slurry reacts with SO₂ in flue gas.
Statement 3 – Correct: FGD systems cost about ₹1.2 crore per megawatt to install, significantly increasing capital and operational costs, which can affect power tariffs.
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Correct Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: FGD units are used to remove Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), not Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ). NOₓ emissions are controlled using technologies like Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR).
- Statement 2 – Correct: Wet limestone treatment is a widely used FGD method where limestone slurry reacts with SO₂ in flue gas.
Statement 3 – Correct: FGD systems cost about ₹1.2 crore per megawatt to install, significantly increasing capital and operational costs, which can affect power tariffs.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the recent cap on Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) spending, consider the following statements:
- The Finance Ministry has capped MGNREGS expenditure at 60% of its annual budget for the entire financial year 2025–26.
- MGNREGS is a demand-driven scheme that provides a statutory guarantee of wage employment.
- The spending cap may undermine the legal right to guaranteed employment under the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: The cap applies only to the first half of FY 2025–26, not the entire year.
- Statement 2 – Correct: MGNREGS is a statutory, demand-driven scheme guaranteeing up to 100 days of wage employment to rural households.
Statement 3 – Correct: The cap could limit employment provision and delay wages, thereby violating the statutory right under the Act.
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Correct Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: The cap applies only to the first half of FY 2025–26, not the entire year.
- Statement 2 – Correct: MGNREGS is a statutory, demand-driven scheme guaranteeing up to 100 days of wage employment to rural households.
Statement 3 – Correct: The cap could limit employment provision and delay wages, thereby violating the statutory right under the Act.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following DNA analysis methods is most suitable when only maternal lineage information is available due to degraded nuclear DNA?
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✅ Correct Answer: A. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis
Explanation:- Option A: Correct. mtDNA is passed from mother to all her children and is useful when nuclear DNA is degraded.
- Option B: Incorrect. STR analysis requires high-quality nuclear DNA.
- Option C: Incorrect. Y chromosome analysis is specific to male lineage.
Option D: Incorrect. SNPs can be used in degraded DNA but are not specific to maternal lineage.
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✅ Correct Answer: A. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis
Explanation:- Option A: Correct. mtDNA is passed from mother to all her children and is useful when nuclear DNA is degraded.
- Option B: Incorrect. STR analysis requires high-quality nuclear DNA.
- Option C: Incorrect. Y chromosome analysis is specific to male lineage.
Option D: Incorrect. SNPs can be used in degraded DNA but are not specific to maternal lineage.
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