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 statements regarding Golden Jackals:
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Golden jackals play an important ecological role as scavengers and help in controlling pest populations.
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They are listed as ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List due to their wide distribution and adaptability.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1:: Golden jackals serve as scavengers and help clean up carrion and control rodents and other pests, making them ecologically significant. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2 The IUCN categorizes golden jackals as Least Concern because of their wide distribution and ecological plasticity. Hence the statement is correctIncorrect
Solution: (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1:: Golden jackals serve as scavengers and help clean up carrion and control rodents and other pests, making them ecologically significant. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2 The IUCN categorizes golden jackals as Least Concern because of their wide distribution and ecological plasticity. Hence the statement is correct -
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements
Assertion (A): Heavy water absorbs neutrons rapidly and is therefore unsuitable as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
Reason (R): The primary function of a moderator is to slow down fast neutrons to sustain a controlled chain reaction.Correct
Solution: (d)
Explanation:
- Assertion is false: Heavy water does not absorb neutrons rapidly; in fact, it has low neutron absorption, which makes it highly suitable as a moderator.
Reason is true: Moderators are used to slow down neutrons, enabling sustained nuclear fission in reactors.
Incorrect
Solution: (d)
Explanation:
- Assertion is false: Heavy water does not absorb neutrons rapidly; in fact, it has low neutron absorption, which makes it highly suitable as a moderator.
Reason is true: Moderators are used to slow down neutrons, enabling sustained nuclear fission in reactors.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Monsoon:
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The primary mechanism for the onset of the southwest monsoon is the northward shift of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which develops into the monsoon trough over the Indo-Gangetic plains.
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The tropical easterly jet stream over southern India forms after the subtropical westerly jet stream shifts north of the Himalayas, supporting the advancement of monsoon currents.
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“Breaks” in the southwest monsoon occur when the monsoon trough shifts southward, leading to intense rainfall over the Indo-Gangetic plains and dry weather in the southern peninsula.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 : The onset of the monsoon is driven by the northward migration of the ITCZ, which becomes the monsoon trough—a key feature for rainfall over northern India. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2 : The formation of the tropical easterly jet (TEJ) after the westerly jet retreats north of the Himalayas is essential for monsoon development, as it strengthens upper-level divergence that enhances rainfall. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 3 : During a monsoon “break,” the monsoon trough typically shifts northward, not southward. This leads to reduced rainfall over central and northern India and concentrated rainfall in the Himalayan foothills. The statement reverses the actual pattern. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Incorrect
Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 : The onset of the monsoon is driven by the northward migration of the ITCZ, which becomes the monsoon trough—a key feature for rainfall over northern India. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2 : The formation of the tropical easterly jet (TEJ) after the westerly jet retreats north of the Himalayas is essential for monsoon development, as it strengthens upper-level divergence that enhances rainfall. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 3 : During a monsoon “break,” the monsoon trough typically shifts northward, not southward. This leads to reduced rainfall over central and northern India and concentrated rainfall in the Himalayan foothills. The statement reverses the actual pattern. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, consider the following statements:
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The NEP 2020 replaces the 10+2 structure with a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure.
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It proposes a single regulatory body for higher education excluding legal and medical education.
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The medium of instruction must compulsorily be in the mother tongue till Class 5 across all schools in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: NEP 2020 introduces a new 5+3+3+4 structure: foundational (5 years), preparatory (3 years), middle (3 years), and secondary (4 years). Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: NEP 2020 proposes a single regulator – the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) – for higher education, excluding medical and legal education. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: NEP encourages but does not mandate the use of the mother tongue/regional language as the medium of instruction till Class 5; it is advisory, not compulsory. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: NEP 2020 introduces a new 5+3+3+4 structure: foundational (5 years), preparatory (3 years), middle (3 years), and secondary (4 years). Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: NEP 2020 proposes a single regulator – the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) – for higher education, excluding medical and legal education. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: NEP encourages but does not mandate the use of the mother tongue/regional language as the medium of instruction till Class 5; it is advisory, not compulsory. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following best describes the “living wage” policy?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
The proposed “living wage” goes beyond the minimum wage by factoring in costs related to nutrition, health, education, housing, and transportation, especially to support women’s entry and retention in the workforce.Incorrect
Solution: (c)
Explanation:
The proposed “living wage” goes beyond the minimum wage by factoring in costs related to nutrition, health, education, housing, and transportation, especially to support women’s entry and retention in the workforce.
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