IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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With reference to the PM-KISAN Scheme, consider the following statements:
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The financial benefit under PM-KISAN is transferred directly into the bank accounts of eligible farmers through the DBT mechanism.
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Tenant farmers are automatically included under PM-KISAN without any conditions.
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The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- PM-KISAN benefits are transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Tenant farmers are not automatically included; land ownership is a key eligibility criterion unless States certify otherwise. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
- PM-KISAN is administered by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- PM-KISAN benefits are transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Tenant farmers are not automatically included; land ownership is a key eligibility criterion unless States certify otherwise. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
- PM-KISAN is administered by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
- Which of the following best explains a unique capability of the BrahMos missile system?
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Solution (c)
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BrahMos is known for its supersonic speed, combined with a sea-skimming terminal trajectory that dramatically reduces radar detection time, making interception highly challenging.
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Solution (c)
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BrahMos is known for its supersonic speed, combined with a sea-skimming terminal trajectory that dramatically reduces radar detection time, making interception highly challenging.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to the Vrindavani Vastra, consider the following statements:
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Vrindavani Vastra is a woven textile tradition depicting episodes from the life of Lord Krishna, especially his Vrindavan leelas.
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Vrindavani Vastra originated in Rajasthan under the patronage of the Kachwaha rulers.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Vrindavani Vastra indeed portrays scenes from Krishna’s Vrindavan leelas, woven in elaborate tapestry style. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- It originated in Assam, not Rajasthan; it was associated with the Vaishnavite tradition of Srimanta Sankardeva. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Vrindavani Vastra indeed portrays scenes from Krishna’s Vrindavan leelas, woven in elaborate tapestry style. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- It originated in Assam, not Rajasthan; it was associated with the Vaishnavite tradition of Srimanta Sankardeva. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), consider the following statements:
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Marburg virus belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus and causes severe viral hemorrhagic fever in humans.
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Fruit bats of the Rousettus genus are the only known reservoir hosts of the Marburg virus.
Which of the statements is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Marburg virus is a filovirus, the same family as Ebola, and causes severe haemorrhagic fever with a high fatality rate. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The Rousettus aegyptiacus fruit bat is the confirmed natural reservoir host of the Marburg virus. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Marburg virus is a filovirus, the same family as Ebola, and causes severe haemorrhagic fever with a high fatality rate. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The Rousettus aegyptiacus fruit bat is the confirmed natural reservoir host of the Marburg virus. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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With reference to the Maram Naga tribe, consider the following statements:
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The Maram Nagas are one of the major sub-groups of the Zeliangrong Naga community.
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Maram villages traditionally follow a dormitory system for boys.
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The Maram tribe is predominantly found in the Senapati district of Manipur.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Maram Nagas are not a sub-group of the Zeliangrong; they are one of the major Naga tribes of Manipur, distinct from the Zeliangrong grouping. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
- The Maram tribe traditionally practices a boys’ dormitory institution as an important socio-cultural feature. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- They are primarily concentrated in the Senapati district of Manipur. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Maram Nagas are not a sub-group of the Zeliangrong; they are one of the major Naga tribes of Manipur, distinct from the Zeliangrong grouping. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
- The Maram tribe traditionally practices a boys’ dormitory institution as an important socio-cultural feature. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- They are primarily concentrated in the Senapati district of Manipur. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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