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
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Consider the following statements regarding the Kuttanad Wetland Agricultural System:
- It is characterized by farming practices carried out below mean sea level using an extensive network of dykes and canals.
- It is recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS).
- The system is located in Tamil Nadu and is associated mainly with paddy cultivation adapted to wetland conditions.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
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• Kuttanad agriculture involves cultivation below sea level, protected by earthen bunds and regulated water management systems. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The FAO has designated the Kuttanad Wetland Agricultural System as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The system is located in Kerala and is predominantly known for its unique wetland paddy cultivation practices. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect -
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Solution (b)
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• Kuttanad agriculture involves cultivation below sea level, protected by earthen bunds and regulated water management systems. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The FAO has designated the Kuttanad Wetland Agricultural System as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The system is located in Kerala and is predominantly known for its unique wetland paddy cultivation practices. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect -
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC):
- It is a global network of experts that provides scientific advice on species conservation and assessments for the IUCN Red List.
- It has statutory enforcement powers to impose conservation measures on member countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
• The SSC is the largest of IUCN’s commissions and plays a key role in species assessments, recovery planning, and Red List evaluations through expert groups. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The SSC is an advisory and scientific body and does not have legal or enforcement authority over countries. Hence Statement 2 is IncorrectIncorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
• The SSC is the largest of IUCN’s commissions and plays a key role in species assessments, recovery planning, and Red List evaluations through expert groups. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The SSC is an advisory and scientific body and does not have legal or enforcement authority over countries. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect -
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Southern Ocean:
- It surrounds Antarctica and is conventionally considered to extend northward up to 60° South latitude.
- It is the only ocean that connects the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans through a continuous circumpolar current.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
• The Southern Ocean encircles Antarctica and, as recognized by many scientific and international bodies, extends up to 60° South latitude. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The Antarctic Circumpolar Current flows uninterrupted around Antarctica, linking the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, a unique feature of the Southern Ocean. Hence Statement 2 is CorrectIncorrect
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
• The Southern Ocean encircles Antarctica and, as recognized by many scientific and international bodies, extends up to 60° South latitude. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The Antarctic Circumpolar Current flows uninterrupted around Antarctica, linking the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, a unique feature of the Southern Ocean. Hence Statement 2 is Correct -
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the MAVEN spacecraft:
- It is a NASA mission to study the Martian upper atmosphere.
- The mission aims to understand how solar wind and radiation have contributed to the loss of Mars’ atmosphere over time.
- It was designed to land on the surface of Mars to directly analyze soil–atmosphere interactions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
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• MAVEN is a NASA orbiter mission focused on studying the structure, composition, and evolution of the Martian upper atmosphere. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• A key objective of MAVEN is to examine the role of solar wind and radiation in stripping away Mars’ atmosphere, affecting its climate evolution. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• MAVEN is an orbiter, not a lander; it does not operate on the Martian surface. Hence Statement 3 is IncorrectIncorrect
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Solution (b)
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• MAVEN is a NASA orbiter mission focused on studying the structure, composition, and evolution of the Martian upper atmosphere. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• A key objective of MAVEN is to examine the role of solar wind and radiation in stripping away Mars’ atmosphere, affecting its climate evolution. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• MAVEN is an orbiter, not a lander; it does not operate on the Martian surface. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect -
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
ICGS Anjadip belongs to which category of naval vessel?
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Solution (b)
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• Anjadip is the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) designed and built for the Indian Navy to undertake anti-submarine, coastal surveillance, and related operations.Incorrect
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Solution (b)
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• Anjadip is the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) designed and built for the Indian Navy to undertake anti-submarine, coastal surveillance, and related operations.
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