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
Consider the following statements about Lake Michigan, which was in news recently:
- It is the largest freshwater lake in the world.
- It is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and the only one lying wholly within the United States.
- It boasts a variety of natural habitats, including tallgrass prairies, wide savannas, and the world’s largest freshwater sand dunes.
How many of the above statements are INCORRECT?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Lake Michigan is the fourth largest freshwater lake and the fifth largest lake in the world, ranked by surface area. It is 517 km long (north to south); it has a maximum width of 190 km. Its surface area is approximately 57,757 sq.km. Hence, statement 1 is INCORRECT.
- It is the third largest of the five Great Lakes of North America and the only one lying wholly within the United States. It boasts a variety of natural habitats, including tallgrass prairies, wide savannas, and the world’s largest freshwater sand dunes. The land adjacent to Lake Michigan is low and gently rolling, but wave-cut bluffs of rock occur in many places. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Lake Michigan is the fourth largest freshwater lake and the fifth largest lake in the world, ranked by surface area. It is 517 km long (north to south); it has a maximum width of 190 km. Its surface area is approximately 57,757 sq.km. Hence, statement 1 is INCORRECT.
- It is the third largest of the five Great Lakes of North America and the only one lying wholly within the United States. It boasts a variety of natural habitats, including tallgrass prairies, wide savannas, and the world’s largest freshwater sand dunes. The land adjacent to Lake Michigan is low and gently rolling, but wave-cut bluffs of rock occur in many places. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Great Nicobar Project, which was in news recently:
- It is a mega infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the southernmost island of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago into a strategic and economic hub.
- It was conceived by the NITI Aayog and launched in 2021.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Great Nicobar Project is a mega infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the southernmost island of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago into a strategic and economic hub. It was conceived by the NITI Aayog and launched in 2021. It is being implemented by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO). Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Great Nicobar Project is a mega infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the southernmost island of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago into a strategic and economic hub. It was conceived by the NITI Aayog and launched in 2021. It is being implemented by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO). Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) Ol Chiki Script, which was in news recently, is associated with?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Ol Chiki script was invented by Pandit Raghunath Murmu (revered as Guru Gomke) in 1925 to provide a distinct script for the Santhali language, which was previously written in Roman, Devanagari, Oriya, or Bengali scripts. The Santhali language, written in Ol Chiki, was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 2003. Hence, option b is the correct answer.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Ol Chiki script was invented by Pandit Raghunath Murmu (revered as Guru Gomke) in 1925 to provide a distinct script for the Santhali language, which was previously written in Roman, Devanagari, Oriya, or Bengali scripts. The Santhali language, written in Ol Chiki, was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 2003. Hence, option b is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to INS Tarangini, which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- It was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
- It became the first Indian naval ship to navigate the globe in 2003-2004.
- The ship is a ‘three-masted barque’ signifying that she is square-rigged on the fore and mainmast and fore-and-aft-rigged on the Mizzen mast.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- INS Tarangini is the Indian Navy’s first Sail Training Ship (STS). It was built by Goa Shipyard Limited and was commissioned on 11 November 1997. The name of the ship is derived from the Hindi word Tarang (wave), it means “the one that rides the waves”. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- It became the first Indian naval ship to navigate the globe in 2003-2004. The ship is a ‘three-masted barque’ signifying that she is square-rigged on the fore and mainmast and fore-and-aft-rigged on the Mizzen mast. The ship has excellent endurance and can remain at sea continuously for a period of over 20 days. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- INS Tarangini is the Indian Navy’s first Sail Training Ship (STS). It was built by Goa Shipyard Limited and was commissioned on 11 November 1997. The name of the ship is derived from the Hindi word Tarang (wave), it means “the one that rides the waves”. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- It became the first Indian naval ship to navigate the globe in 2003-2004. The ship is a ‘three-masted barque’ signifying that she is square-rigged on the fore and mainmast and fore-and-aft-rigged on the Mizzen mast. The ship has excellent endurance and can remain at sea continuously for a period of over 20 days. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- It is a constitutional body.
- It was established under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It was established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is responsible for setting food standards, regulating the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food, and ensuring the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are not correct.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It was established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is responsible for setting food standards, regulating the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food, and ensuring the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are not correct.
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