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
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Consider the following question:
Assertion (A): The core area of a tiger reserve is declared as Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Reason (R): Critical Tiger Habitat allows regulated human activities and developmental projects for eco-tourism.Correct
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Correct Answer: (c)
Statement analysis:
- Option A: The core area is indeed designated as Critical Tiger Habitat under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Option R: This is incorrect because CTH is meant to be inviolate, and no human activity or developmental projects are allowed, unlike buffer zones which may permit regulated activities.
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Correct Answer: (c)
Statement analysis:
- Option A: The core area is indeed designated as Critical Tiger Habitat under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Option R: This is incorrect because CTH is meant to be inviolate, and no human activity or developmental projects are allowed, unlike buffer zones which may permit regulated activities.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Which of the following pairs of lakes and their characteristics are correctly matched?
- Lake
- Characteristic
- 1. Loktak Lake
- Only floating national park in the world
- 2. Chilika Lake
- Freshwater lake supporting tiger habitat
- 3. Sambhar Lake
- Inland saltwater lake, major flamingo breeding site
- 4. Pangong Tso
- High-altitude lake, located entirely in India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
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Correct Answer: (a)
Statement analysis:
- Pair 1: Correct. Loktak Lake in Manipur hosts Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world.
- Pair 2: Incorrect. Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, not a freshwater lake, and it is not known for tiger habitats but for birds and dolphins.
- Pair 3: Correct. Sambhar Lake is India’s largest inland saltwater lake and a breeding ground for migratory flamingos.
Pair 4: Incorrect. Pangong Tso is a high-altitude lake but is not entirely in India—part of it lies in China.
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Correct Answer: (a)
Statement analysis:
- Pair 1: Correct. Loktak Lake in Manipur hosts Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world.
- Pair 2: Incorrect. Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, not a freshwater lake, and it is not known for tiger habitats but for birds and dolphins.
- Pair 3: Correct. Sambhar Lake is India’s largest inland saltwater lake and a breeding ground for migratory flamingos.
Pair 4: Incorrect. Pangong Tso is a high-altitude lake but is not entirely in India—part of it lies in China.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements:
- Intensive revision of electoral rolls involves house-to-house enumeration of eligible voters.
- The Election Commission of India can conduct a special revision of electoral rolls in exceptional cases like natural disasters or delimitation.
- The Model Code of Conduct is enforced only during summary revision of electoral rolls.
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Correct Answer: (b)
Statement analysis:
- Statement 1 is correct – Intensive revision includes door-to-door verification without reference to previous rolls.
- Statement 2 is correct – Special revision is done in exceptional cases such as natural calamities or delimitation.
Statement 3 is incorrect – The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is not enforced during revision of electoral rolls; it is enforced during elections to ensure fair conduct.
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Correct Answer: (b)
Statement analysis:
- Statement 1 is correct – Intensive revision includes door-to-door verification without reference to previous rolls.
- Statement 2 is correct – Special revision is done in exceptional cases such as natural calamities or delimitation.
Statement 3 is incorrect – The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is not enforced during revision of electoral rolls; it is enforced during elections to ensure fair conduct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Match List I with List II
List I (Term) List II (Description) A. Total Fertility Rate 1. Economic benefit of reduced birth rates in ageing societies B. Demographic Dividend 2. Economic boost due to a higher share of working-age population C. Life Expectancy 3. Average number of years a newborn is expected to live D. Population Momentum 4. Continued population growth even after fertility falls Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Correct Answer: (c)
Statement Analysis:
- Total Fertility Rate → Incorrect
- Average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime.
- Replacement level fertility is about 2.1 (to maintain population size in the long run).
- Demographic Dividend → Correct
- Economic benefit arising from a higher proportion of working-age population (15–64 years).
- Occurs when fertility falls and the dependency ratio declines.
- Life Expectancy → Correct
- Average number of years a person is expected to live from birth, assuming current mortality rates.
- Population Momentum → Correct
- Continued population growth even after fertility drops to replacement level, due to a large base of young people.
Hence, only B, C, and D are correctly matched.
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Correct Answer: (c)
Statement Analysis:
- Total Fertility Rate → Incorrect
- Average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime.
- Replacement level fertility is about 2.1 (to maintain population size in the long run).
- Demographic Dividend → Correct
- Economic benefit arising from a higher proportion of working-age population (15–64 years).
- Occurs when fertility falls and the dependency ratio declines.
- Life Expectancy → Correct
- Average number of years a person is expected to live from birth, assuming current mortality rates.
- Population Momentum → Correct
- Continued population growth even after fertility drops to replacement level, due to a large base of young people.
Hence, only B, C, and D are correctly matched.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Which of the following statements regarding Tuberculosis (TB) in India is/are correct?
- TB is a notifiable disease in India and must be mandatorily reported to health authorities.
- India aims to eliminate TB by 2035, in line with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS) strategy is implemented under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
- TB can only affect the lungs and no other organs in the body.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct – TB is notifiable in India.
- Statement 2: Incorrect – India targets TB elimination by 2025, not 2035.
- Statement 3: Correct – DOTS is part of NTEP.
Statement 4: Incorrect – TB can also affect organs other than lungs (e.g., bones, brain, kidneys).
Incorrect
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Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct – TB is notifiable in India.
- Statement 2: Incorrect – India targets TB elimination by 2025, not 2035.
- Statement 3: Correct – DOTS is part of NTEP.
Statement 4: Incorrect – TB can also affect organs other than lungs (e.g., bones, brain, kidneys).
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