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
Consider the following statements regarding Cloudbursts:
Statement 1 (S1): Cloudbursts occur only in mountainous regions due to orographic lifting.
Statement 2 (S2): Orographic lifting forces moist air to rise rapidly, leading to localized, intense precipitation.
Which one of the following is correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Option A (Statement 1): Incorrect. While cloudbursts are more common in mountainous regions due to orographic effects, they are not exclusive to such regions. Cloudbursts can occur in plains and coastal areas as well under suitable atmospheric conditions.
- Option B (Statement 2): Correct. Orographic lifting can cause rapid ascent of moist air, leading to condensation and intense rainfall over a short duration, which is a key mechanism behind many cloudbursts.
Thus, S2 is correct but does not justify S1 completely, as S1 is factually inaccurate.
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Option A (Statement 1): Incorrect. While cloudbursts are more common in mountainous regions due to orographic effects, they are not exclusive to such regions. Cloudbursts can occur in plains and coastal areas as well under suitable atmospheric conditions.
- Option B (Statement 2): Correct. Orographic lifting can cause rapid ascent of moist air, leading to condensation and intense rainfall over a short duration, which is a key mechanism behind many cloudbursts.
Thus, S2 is correct but does not justify S1 completely, as S1 is factually inaccurate.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding Biochar:
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Biochar can act as a long-term carbon sink due to its ability to hold carbon in the soil for 100–1,000 years.
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Biochar is widely used in India’s carbon credit market due to its proven ability to remove CO₂ at large scale.
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Byproducts of biochar production like syngas and bio-oil can be used to generate electricity and fuels.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Biochar can retain carbon in the soil for 100–1,000 years due to its strong and stable characteristics, making it an effective carbon sink. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: While biochar has potential for carbon removal, it is currently underrepresented in India’s carbon credit market due to barriers like weak monitoring, limited awareness, and lack of verification frameworks. Hence the statement is Incorrect
- Statement 3: The byproducts of biochar production such as syngas and bio-oil can be used to produce electricity and fuels, contributing to energy generation. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Biochar can retain carbon in the soil for 100–1,000 years due to its strong and stable characteristics, making it an effective carbon sink. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: While biochar has potential for carbon removal, it is currently underrepresented in India’s carbon credit market due to barriers like weak monitoring, limited awareness, and lack of verification frameworks. Hence the statement is Incorrect
- Statement 3: The byproducts of biochar production such as syngas and bio-oil can be used to produce electricity and fuels, contributing to energy generation. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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The Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize, recently seen in the news, is awarded to:
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
The prize honors women within two years of earning their PhDs for exceptional work in mathematics, and is part of the Breakthrough Prizes initiative. It promotes gender equity in mathematical research and commemorates Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the Fields Medal.Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
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The prize honors women within two years of earning their PhDs for exceptional work in mathematics, and is part of the Breakthrough Prizes initiative. It promotes gender equity in mathematical research and commemorates Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the Fields Medal. -
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Match the following Anglo-Mysore Wars with the treaties that concluded them:
Anglo-Mysore War Treaty A. First Anglo-Mysore War 1. Treaty of Mangalore B. Second Anglo-Mysore War 2. Treaty of Seringapatam C. Third Anglo-Mysore War 3. Treaty of Madras D. Fourth Anglo-Mysore War 4. No treaty (Tipu Sultan killed) Select the correct code:
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- First Anglo-Mysore War (1767–1769) → Treaty of Madras (1769)
- Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780–1784) → Treaty of Mangalore (1784)
- Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790–1792) → Treaty of Seringapatam (1792)
- Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799) → No treaty; Tipu Sultan was killed, and Mysore was placed under British control.
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- First Anglo-Mysore War (1767–1769) → Treaty of Madras (1769)
- Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780–1784) → Treaty of Mangalore (1784)
- Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790–1792) → Treaty of Seringapatam (1792)
- Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799) → No treaty; Tipu Sultan was killed, and Mysore was placed under British control.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding biofuels:
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First-generation (1G) biofuels are derived primarily from food crops and may compete with food security.
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Second-generation (2G) biofuels are made from lignocellulosic biomass and do not compete with food crops.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: 1G biofuels use food crops like sugarcane and maize, which can impact food availability and prices. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: 2G biofuels use non-food biomass such as crop residues and forest waste, avoiding the food vs. fuel conflict. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: 1G biofuels use food crops like sugarcane and maize, which can impact food availability and prices. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: 2G biofuels use non-food biomass such as crop residues and forest waste, avoiding the food vs. fuel conflict. Hence the statement is Correct
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