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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With reference to India’s agricultural exports in 2024–25, consider the following statements:
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Marine product exports registered double-digit growth due to strong demand from Southeast Asia.
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Non-basmati rice exports grew by more than 10% compared to the previous year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: Marine product exports in 2024–25 actually declined by -19.45% due to weaker global demand, particularly from the EU and U.S., and increased competition from countries like Vietnam.
Statement 2 – Correct: Non-basmati rice exports rose by 11.54% over the previous year despite restrictions on certain grades, due to strong demand from African and Middle Eastern markets.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: Marine product exports in 2024–25 actually declined by -19.45% due to weaker global demand, particularly from the EU and U.S., and increased competition from countries like Vietnam.
Statement 2 – Correct: Non-basmati rice exports rose by 11.54% over the previous year despite restrictions on certain grades, due to strong demand from African and Middle Eastern markets.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Which of the countries listed below lie entirely or partially along the land corridor of IMEC (from UAE to Israel)?
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Saudi Arabia
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Jordan
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Egypt
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Israel
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Saudi Arabia: Yes — part of the land railway segment from UAE to Israel passes through Saudi territory.
- Jordan: Yes — the corridor continues through Jordan en route to Israel.
- Israel: Yes — Haifa is the terminal point on the western side.
Egypt: No — Egypt is not on the direct IMEC land route; the corridor bypasses Egypt, going north through Jordan into Israel instead of transiting via the Sinai.
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Saudi Arabia: Yes — part of the land railway segment from UAE to Israel passes through Saudi territory.
- Jordan: Yes — the corridor continues through Jordan en route to Israel.
- Israel: Yes — Haifa is the terminal point on the western side.
Egypt: No — Egypt is not on the direct IMEC land route; the corridor bypasses Egypt, going north through Jordan into Israel instead of transiting via the Sinai.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), consider the following statements:
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It is located on the Krishna River in Telangana and is considered one of the largest lift irrigation projects in the world.
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The project involves lifting water from the Krishna River to irrigate drought-prone areas in Telangana.
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KLIP uses a multi-stage pumping system to transfer water to reservoirs situated at higher elevations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: KLIP is located on the Godavari River, not the Krishna River.
- Statement 2 – Incorrect: It lifts water from the Godavari River to irrigate drought-prone areas of Telangana.
Statement 3 – Correct: The project indeed uses a multi-stage pumping system to transfer water to reservoirs at higher elevations.
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: KLIP is located on the Godavari River, not the Krishna River.
- Statement 2 – Incorrect: It lifts water from the Godavari River to irrigate drought-prone areas of Telangana.
Statement 3 – Correct: The project indeed uses a multi-stage pumping system to transfer water to reservoirs at higher elevations.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statements:
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In India, the Asiatic lion is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and classified as Endangered under the IUCN Red List.
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Compared to the African lion (Panthera leo leo), the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) has a less developed mane and a prominent longitudinal fold of skin along its belly.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (Correct): The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) is indeed protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, granting it the highest level of protection in India. It is also classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
Statement 2: Correct. Asiatic lions differ morphologically from African lions — they have shorter, sparser manes, making their ears more visible, and a distinct belly skin fold which is absent in African lions. These differences are adaptations to their drier Gir Forest habitat.
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (Correct): The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) is indeed protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, granting it the highest level of protection in India. It is also classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
Statement 2: Correct. Asiatic lions differ morphologically from African lions — they have shorter, sparser manes, making their ears more visible, and a distinct belly skin fold which is absent in African lions. These differences are adaptations to their drier Gir Forest habitat.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements
Statement 1 (S1):
The inclusion of education in the Concurrent List after the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976, has led to both the Union and State governments framing laws on school and higher education.Statement 2 (S2):
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, enacted under Article 21A, applies uniformly across India, but allows states to modify its provisions to suit local socio-economic contexts.Which one of the following is correct?
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Solution: B
Explanation:
- Option A: Incorrect – While both statements are correct, the reason given (R) is not the direct explanation of A.
- Option B: Correct – The shift of education to the Concurrent List (Entry 25) in 1976 indeed empowered both Union and States to legislate. The RTE Act applies nationwide, but states can adapt rules (e.g., pupil–teacher ratio, neighbourhood school definition) under Section 38 of the Act. This shows federal flexibility but does not directly explain the legislative sharing.
- Option C: Incorrect – R is factually correct.
- Option D: Incorrect – A is correct.
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Solution: B
Explanation:
- Option A: Incorrect – While both statements are correct, the reason given (R) is not the direct explanation of A.
- Option B: Correct – The shift of education to the Concurrent List (Entry 25) in 1976 indeed empowered both Union and States to legislate. The RTE Act applies nationwide, but states can adapt rules (e.g., pupil–teacher ratio, neighbourhood school definition) under Section 38 of the Act. This shows federal flexibility but does not directly explain the legislative sharing.
- Option C: Incorrect – R is factually correct.
- Option D: Incorrect – A is correct.
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