IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme:
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It provides financial incentives on incremental sales of goods manufactured in India compared to a base year.
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It was initially launched in 2020 for the automobile sector and later expanded to cover 14 sectors.
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The total financial outlay of the scheme is nearly ₹1.97 lakh crore, spread over seven years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: PLI gives incentives on incremental sales of goods manufactured in India. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: The scheme was first launched in 2020 for large-scale electronics manufacturing (mobiles & components), not automobiles. Later, it was expanded to 14 sectors. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: The total budgeted outlay is about ₹1.97 lakh crore over 7 years (till 2028-29). Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: PLI gives incentives on incremental sales of goods manufactured in India. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: The scheme was first launched in 2020 for large-scale electronics manufacturing (mobiles & components), not automobiles. Later, it was expanded to 14 sectors. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: The total budgeted outlay is about ₹1.97 lakh crore over 7 years (till 2028-29). Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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The Zircon missile, recently in news, is:
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile
- Type: Hypersonic cruise missile developed by Russia.
- Speed: Claimed to reach Mach 8–9 (8–9 times the speed of sound).
- Range: Estimated 1,000–1,500 km.
- Launch platforms: Can be launched from surface ships, submarines, and coastal launchers.
- Propulsion: Uses a scramjet engine after booster separation, allowing sustained hypersonic flight.
- Warhead: Can carry conventional or nuclear payloads.
- First tests: Reportedly conducted in 2016, with more frequent trials since 2020.
- Deployment: Russia has started integrating Zircon into its naval fleet, particularly on Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates and Yasen-class submarines.
- Strategic significance: Its speed and maneuverability make it difficult for existing air defense and missile defense systems to intercept, giving Russia a potential edge in anti-ship and land-attack roles.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile
- Type: Hypersonic cruise missile developed by Russia.
- Speed: Claimed to reach Mach 8–9 (8–9 times the speed of sound).
- Range: Estimated 1,000–1,500 km.
- Launch platforms: Can be launched from surface ships, submarines, and coastal launchers.
- Propulsion: Uses a scramjet engine after booster separation, allowing sustained hypersonic flight.
- Warhead: Can carry conventional or nuclear payloads.
- First tests: Reportedly conducted in 2016, with more frequent trials since 2020.
- Deployment: Russia has started integrating Zircon into its naval fleet, particularly on Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates and Yasen-class submarines.
- Strategic significance: Its speed and maneuverability make it difficult for existing air defense and missile defense systems to intercept, giving Russia a potential edge in anti-ship and land-attack roles.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Arrange the following locations of the South China Sea from north to south:
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Scarborough Shoal
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Paracel Islands
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Spratly Islands
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Natuna Islands
Select from the code below
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Paracel Islands (2): Northernmost, near Hainan Island (China).
- Scarborough Shoal (1): West of Luzon (Philippines), south of Paracels.
- Spratly Islands (3): Scattered in the southern central South China Sea.
Natuna Islands (4): At the southern edge, belonging to Indonesia.
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Paracel Islands (2): Northernmost, near Hainan Island (China).
- Scarborough Shoal (1): West of Luzon (Philippines), south of Paracels.
- Spratly Islands (3): Scattered in the southern central South China Sea.
Natuna Islands (4): At the southern edge, belonging to Indonesia.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the integration of princely states into the Indian Union, consider the following pairs:
Princely State Mode of Integration - Junagadh
Integrated through plebiscite following Nawab’s decision to accede to Pakistan - Hyderabad
Integrated through military action (Operation Polo) against the Razakars - Kashmir
Integrated after Instrument of Accession was signed during tribal invasion - Travancore
Integrated through a police action after resisting accession - Manipur
Integrated after the signing of the Merger Agreement by its Maharaja How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Junagadh: Nawab acceded to Pakistan, revolt + plebiscite → joined India. This pair is Correct
- Hyderabad: Integrated through Operation Polo (military action). This pair is Correct
- Kashmir: Maharaja signed Instrument of Accession during tribal invasion (Oct 1947). This pair is Correct
- Travancore: It ultimately acceded peacefully (not police action). This pair is Incorrect
Manipur: Integrated after Maharaja Bodhachandra signed Merger Agreement in 1949. This pair is Correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Junagadh: Nawab acceded to Pakistan, revolt + plebiscite → joined India. This pair is Correct
- Hyderabad: Integrated through Operation Polo (military action). This pair is Correct
- Kashmir: Maharaja signed Instrument of Accession during tribal invasion (Oct 1947). This pair is Correct
- Travancore: It ultimately acceded peacefully (not police action). This pair is Incorrect
Manipur: Integrated after Maharaja Bodhachandra signed Merger Agreement in 1949. This pair is Correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements about Great Nicobar Island Development Project:
Statement I:
The project may increase vulnerability of coastal ecosystems to natural disasters.Statement II:
Deforestation for infrastructure reduces natural barriers like mangroves.Statement III:
The project has full approval from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.Which one of the following is correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement I: Coastal ecosystems become more vulnerable to disasters if natural barriers are removed. This statement is correct
- Statement II: Deforestation removes mangroves, which protect coasts. This explains Statement I. This statement is correct
Statement III: The project’s environmental approvals are disputed and not fully granted. This statement is incorrect
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement I: Coastal ecosystems become more vulnerable to disasters if natural barriers are removed. This statement is correct
- Statement II: Deforestation removes mangroves, which protect coasts. This explains Statement I. This statement is correct
Statement III: The project’s environmental approvals are disputed and not fully granted. This statement is incorrect
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