IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
- The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in India is released by which of the following?
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Solution (c)
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The IIP is compiled and released monthly by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). It measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial goods.Incorrect
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Solution (c)
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The IIP is compiled and released monthly by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). It measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial goods. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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With reference to Tropical Cyclones, consider the following statements:
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Latent heat of condensation is the main source of energy for their intensification.
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After landfall, cyclones weaken because land increases the supply of warm, moist air.
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Cyclones do not form near the equator due to negligible Coriolis force.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The latent heat of condensation released when moist air rises and condenses is the key energy source that fuels the cyclone. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Cyclones weaken after landfall primarily because they lose access to warm oceanic moisture, not because land increases moist inflow. Friction over land reduces wind speed and disrupts the organized circulation. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
The Coriolis force is nearly zero at the equator, hence the required rotational force for cyclone formation is absent. Therefore, tropical cyclones cannot develop within ~5° latitude of the equator. Hence Statement 3 is Correct:
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The latent heat of condensation released when moist air rises and condenses is the key energy source that fuels the cyclone. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Cyclones weaken after landfall primarily because they lose access to warm oceanic moisture, not because land increases moist inflow. Friction over land reduces wind speed and disrupts the organized circulation. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
The Coriolis force is nearly zero at the equator, hence the required rotational force for cyclone formation is absent. Therefore, tropical cyclones cannot develop within ~5° latitude of the equator. Hence Statement 3 is Correct:
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) 2.0 Scheme, consider the following statements:
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The scheme provides financial support for both standalone Common Facility Centres and cluster-based infrastructure projects.
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To receive support, a project must necessarily have a minimum anchor unit committed to manufacturing within the cluster.
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Under EMC 2.0, Brownfield clusters are eligible only for support to expand existing infrastructure, not for creation of new common facilities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- EMC 2.0 supports both (i) cluster-level infrastructure and (ii) Common Facility Centres (CFCs) as standalone projects. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- For a cluster to be approved, an anchor unit must commit to establishing manufacturing operations, ensuring demand and viability. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Brownfield clusters can receive funding for new common facility creation as long as it supplements existing infrastructure; the scheme does not restrict them merely to expansion. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- EMC 2.0 supports both (i) cluster-level infrastructure and (ii) Common Facility Centres (CFCs) as standalone projects. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- For a cluster to be approved, an anchor unit must commit to establishing manufacturing operations, ensuring demand and viability. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Brownfield clusters can receive funding for new common facility creation as long as it supplements existing infrastructure; the scheme does not restrict them merely to expansion. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the 8th Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements:
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Dogri was included in the 8th Schedule through the same constitutional amendment that also added Maithili and Santali.
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Languages listed in the 8th Schedule are eligible for representation on the Official Languages Commission.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
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- Dogri, along with Maithili, Santali, and Bodo, was added to the 8th Schedule by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Inclusion in the 8th Schedule allows a language to be represented before the Official Languages Commission and ensures eligibility for promotion and development by the Union. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Dogri, along with Maithili, Santali, and Bodo, was added to the 8th Schedule by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Inclusion in the 8th Schedule allows a language to be represented before the Official Languages Commission and ensures eligibility for promotion and development by the Union. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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With reference to Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) Fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:
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P&K fertilizers are regulated under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme, where subsidy is fixed per kilogram of nutrient.
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India is largely self-sufficient in the production of P&K fertilizers due to abundant domestic reserves of phosphate and potash minerals.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- P&K fertilizers are covered under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) regime.
The government sets subsidy per kg of nutrient (N, P, K, S), allowing market-linked pricing. Hence Statement 1 is Correct - India is heavily import-dependent for P&K fertilizers because it lacks significant domestic reserves of phosphate and potash. Therefore, global price fluctuations directly affect domestic prices. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- P&K fertilizers are covered under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) regime.
The government sets subsidy per kg of nutrient (N, P, K, S), allowing market-linked pricing. Hence Statement 1 is Correct - India is heavily import-dependent for P&K fertilizers because it lacks significant domestic reserves of phosphate and potash. Therefore, global price fluctuations directly affect domestic prices. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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