IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Dulhasti Stage II Hydropower Project:
- It is proposed on the Ravi River.
- The project is to be developed by NHAI Limited as an expansion of the existing Dulhasti Hydroelectric Project.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
• Dulhasti Stage II is planned on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, continuing hydropower development in the basin. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• The project is proposed by NHPC Limited as a downstream expansion of the existing Dulhasti Hydroelectric Project. Hence Statement 2 is InorrectIncorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation:
• Dulhasti Stage II is planned on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, continuing hydropower development in the basin. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• The project is proposed by NHPC Limited as a downstream expansion of the existing Dulhasti Hydroelectric Project. Hence Statement 2 is Inorrect -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ):
- It extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the territorial sea is measured.
- Within the EEZ, the coastal state has sovereign rights for the exploration, exploitation, conservation, and management of natural resources.
- Foreign states enjoy the same freedom to exploit natural resources in the EEZ as they do on the high seas.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the EEZ may extend up to 200 nautical miles from the coastal state’s baselines. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The coastal state possesses sovereign rights over living and non-living resources in its EEZ, along with jurisdiction over related economic activities. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• In the EEZ, other states do not have freedom to exploit natural resources; such rights belong exclusively to the coastal state, unlike on the high seas. Hence Statement 3 is IncorrectIncorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the EEZ may extend up to 200 nautical miles from the coastal state’s baselines. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The coastal state possesses sovereign rights over living and non-living resources in its EEZ, along with jurisdiction over related economic activities. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• In the EEZ, other states do not have freedom to exploit natural resources; such rights belong exclusively to the coastal state, unlike on the high seas. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding AILA (Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant):
- It is an AI system developed by IIT Madras that can autonomously design and perform real scientific experiments.
- The system integrates artificial intelligence with laboratory robotics to carry out experiments without continuous human intervention.
- It is capable of interacting with physical laboratory equipment to conduct real-world experiments beyond theoretical simulations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
• AILA has been developed by IIT Delhi as an AI-driven lab assistant capable of planning, executing, and analysing real-world scientific experiments. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• The system combines AI models with automated lab instruments and robotics, enabling minimal human supervision during experimentation. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• AILA is designed to interact with physical lab equipment and is not restricted to simulations alone. Hence Statement 3 is CorrectIncorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
• AILA has been developed by IIT Delhi as an AI-driven lab assistant capable of planning, executing, and analysing real-world scientific experiments. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• The system combines AI models with automated lab instruments and robotics, enabling minimal human supervision during experimentation. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• AILA is designed to interact with physical lab equipment and is not restricted to simulations alone. Hence Statement 3 is Correct -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
• CAQM was set up to coordinate and implement measures for improving air quality in the NCR and surrounding regions across states. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The Commission was established under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, making it a statutory body. Hence Statement 2 is CorrectIncorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
• CAQM was set up to coordinate and implement measures for improving air quality in the NCR and surrounding regions across states. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The Commission was established under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, making it a statutory body. Hence Statement 2 is Correct -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
INSV Kaundinya, recently in news, is best described as which type of vessel?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
• INSV Kaundinya is a reconstructed replica of an ancient stitched sailing vessel, built using traditional techniques to showcase India’s maritime heritage and ancient shipbuilding knowledge.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
• INSV Kaundinya is a reconstructed replica of an ancient stitched sailing vessel, built using traditional techniques to showcase India’s maritime heritage and ancient shipbuilding knowledge.
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