IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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Consider the following statements:
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Pre-emergent herbicides are primarily preventive in nature, while post-emergent herbicides act as curative agents targeting already germinated weeds.
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Fungicides and herbicides are both used to control living organisms that directly compete with crops for sunlight and soil nutrients.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 pre-emergent herbicides prevent weed seeds from germinating, while post-emergent herbicides target weeds after emergence. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2 Fungicides target fungal pathogens causing plant diseases, not organisms competing for sunlight or nutrients. Herbicides target weeds that compete for such resources. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 pre-emergent herbicides prevent weed seeds from germinating, while post-emergent herbicides target weeds after emergence. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2 Fungicides target fungal pathogens causing plant diseases, not organisms competing for sunlight or nutrients. Herbicides target weeds that compete for such resources. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding Small Finance Banks (SFBs):
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SFBs are not permitted to accept demand deposits from the public.
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SFBs are required to lend at least 75% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit to the priority sector.
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At least 50% of SFBs’ loan portfolio must comprise loans and advances up to ₹25 lakh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: SFBs can accept demand deposits, including savings and current accounts. Hence the statement is Incorrect
- Statement 2: They must lend at least 75% of ANBC to the priority sector. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: At least 50% of their loan portfolio should be loans up to ₹25 lakh to promote inclusion. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: SFBs can accept demand deposits, including savings and current accounts. Hence the statement is Incorrect
- Statement 2: They must lend at least 75% of ANBC to the priority sector. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: At least 50% of their loan portfolio should be loans up to ₹25 lakh to promote inclusion. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements
Statement 1 (S1): The WTO’s principle of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) treatment ensures that any trade advantage granted by a member to one country must be extended to all WTO members.
Statement 2 (S2): This principle allows WTO members to offer preferential trade benefits exclusively to countries with which they have signed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Which one of the following is correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- S1 – Correct: MFN is a core WTO principle promoting non-discrimination in trade by extending equal treatment to all members.
S2 – Incorrect: FTAs are an exception to the MFN rule, permitted under WTO’s Article XXIV, allowing members to give preferential treatment to FTA partners without extending it to all members.
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- S1 – Correct: MFN is a core WTO principle promoting non-discrimination in trade by extending equal treatment to all members.
S2 – Incorrect: FTAs are an exception to the MFN rule, permitted under WTO’s Article XXIV, allowing members to give preferential treatment to FTA partners without extending it to all members.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statements
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Primary prophylaxis is aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, while secondary prophylaxis focuses on preventing recurrence or progression of an existing condition.
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In infectious diseases, chemoprophylaxis can be part of both primary and secondary prophylaxis strategies.
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Herd immunity achieved through vaccination is an example of tertiary prophylaxis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: This is the fundamental distinction between primary and secondary prophylaxis. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: For example, antimalarial drugs before travel (primary) or long-term antibiotics post-rheumatic fever (secondary). Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: Herd immunity via vaccination is primary prophylaxis, not tertiary. Tertiary prophylaxis deals with reducing impact or complications of established disease. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: This is the fundamental distinction between primary and secondary prophylaxis. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: For example, antimalarial drugs before travel (primary) or long-term antibiotics post-rheumatic fever (secondary). Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: Herd immunity via vaccination is primary prophylaxis, not tertiary. Tertiary prophylaxis deals with reducing impact or complications of established disease. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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The legacy of M. S. Swaminathan is often described as moving Indian agriculture from a stage of “ship-to-mouth” to “self-sufficiency.”
Which of the following best captures the conceptual significance of this transformation in the broader context of India’s developmental strategy?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Option a: Import substitution was an element, but industrialization remained a parallel focus under India’s mixed economy approach. Hence the statement is incorrect
- Option b: Swaminathan’s Green Revolution strategy wasn’t merely about yields; it linked scientific innovation with rural livelihoods, food security, and reduction of dependence on food imports, thus blending productivity with socio-economic goals. Hence the statement is correct
- Option c: The Green Revolution complemented, not replaced, the industrial strategy. Hence the statement is incorrect
- Option d: India did not pursue complete autarky; it remained engaged in global markets, though food import dependency fell sharply. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Option a: Import substitution was an element, but industrialization remained a parallel focus under India’s mixed economy approach. Hence the statement is incorrect
- Option b: Swaminathan’s Green Revolution strategy wasn’t merely about yields; it linked scientific innovation with rural livelihoods, food security, and reduction of dependence on food imports, thus blending productivity with socio-economic goals. Hence the statement is correct
- Option c: The Green Revolution complemented, not replaced, the industrial strategy. Hence the statement is incorrect
- Option d: India did not pursue complete autarky; it remained engaged in global markets, though food import dependency fell sharply. Hence the statement is incorrect
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