IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
Q.1) Civil Services Day in India is celebrated annually on April 21 to commemorate:
Correct
Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Civil Services Day is celebrated on April 21 each year to commemorate the day in 1947 when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (first Home Minister) addressed probationers of Administrative Services Officers in Delhi and referred to civil servants as the “steel frame of India”.- Option (a) is incorrect – Patel’s birth anniversary is October 31.
- Option (c) is November 26 (Constitution Day).
- Option (d) is unrelated – UPSC was established in 1926. UPSC tests this specific historical event.
Why this question?
Tests the origin and significance of Civil Services Day – a static Polity fact.Why important for UPSC?
Civil services and Sardar Patel appear in Polity and Modern History (Prelims 2015, 2018, 2020).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims question on Sardar Patel’s contributions.Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Civil Services Day is celebrated on April 21 each year to commemorate the day in 1947 when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (first Home Minister) addressed probationers of Administrative Services Officers in Delhi and referred to civil servants as the “steel frame of India”.- Option (a) is incorrect – Patel’s birth anniversary is October 31.
- Option (c) is November 26 (Constitution Day).
- Option (d) is unrelated – UPSC was established in 1926. UPSC tests this specific historical event.
Why this question?
Tests the origin and significance of Civil Services Day – a static Polity fact.Why important for UPSC?
Civil services and Sardar Patel appear in Polity and Modern History (Prelims 2015, 2018, 2020).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims question on Sardar Patel’s contributions. -
Question 2 of 6
2. Question
Q.2) Which of the following eight core sectors has the highest weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in India?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
The eight core sectors constitute 40.27% of IIP.- The sector with the highest weight is Refinery Products (28.04%), followed by Electricity (19.85%), Steel (17.92%), Coal (10.33%), Crude Oil (8.98%), Natural Gas (6.88%), Cement (5.37%), and Fertilizers (2.63%). UPSC tests this weightage ranking.
Why this question?
Tests the highest weight sector among eight core industries – a static Economy fact.Why important for UPSC?
Core sector and IIP appear in Economy (Prelims 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims question on core sector weights.Incorrect
Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
The eight core sectors constitute 40.27% of IIP.- The sector with the highest weight is Refinery Products (28.04%), followed by Electricity (19.85%), Steel (17.92%), Coal (10.33%), Crude Oil (8.98%), Natural Gas (6.88%), Cement (5.37%), and Fertilizers (2.63%). UPSC tests this weightage ranking.
Why this question?
Tests the highest weight sector among eight core industries – a static Economy fact.Why important for UPSC?
Core sector and IIP appear in Economy (Prelims 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims question on core sector weights. -
Question 3 of 6
3. Question
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the 12th-century social reformer Basaveshwara (Basavanna):
- He established Anubhava Mantapa in Basavakalyan, Karnataka, considered the first parliament in the world where men and women from all backgrounds discussed social issues freely.
- He composed Vachanas (rhymed prose) in Kannada, rejecting Sanskrit-dominated religious discourse.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
All statements are correct.- Basavanna established Anubhava Mantapa (Hall of Spiritual Experience) in Basavakalyan – a democratic forum for all castes and genders.
- He composed Vachanas in Kannada, making spiritual discourse accessible.
UPSC tests this comprehensive understanding.
Why this question?
Tests the key contributions of Basaveshwara – a high-probability Art & Culture topic.Why important for UPSC?
Bhakti movement and social reformers appear in Art & Culture and Modern History (Prelims 2016, 2019, 2021).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2016 Prelims question on Bhakti saints.Incorrect
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
All statements are correct.- Basavanna established Anubhava Mantapa (Hall of Spiritual Experience) in Basavakalyan – a democratic forum for all castes and genders.
- He composed Vachanas in Kannada, making spiritual discourse accessible.
UPSC tests this comprehensive understanding.
Why this question?
Tests the key contributions of Basaveshwara – a high-probability Art & Culture topic.Why important for UPSC?
Bhakti movement and social reformers appear in Art & Culture and Modern History (Prelims 2016, 2019, 2021).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2016 Prelims question on Bhakti saints. -
Question 4 of 6
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in India:
- Odisha became the first Indian state to launch a Marine Spatial Plan under the India-Norway sustainable ocean management initiative.
- The first phase of the initiative (2021-22) was implemented in Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
- Marine Spatial Planning is a data-driven tool that allocates marine zones for activities such as fishing, tourism, shipping, and conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct.- Odisha is the first state to launch MSP under Phase II of the India-Norway initiative.
- Phase I (2021-22) was in Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
- MSP is a public process for allocating marine areas for various activities while balancing economic and ecological objectives. UPSC tests this initiative’s phases and purpose.
Why this question?
Tests the chronology (Phase I: UTs, Phase II: Odisha) and definition of MSP.Why important for UPSC?
Blue economy and marine governance appear in Geography and Economy (Prelims 2022, 2024, 2026 trend).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2022 Prelims question on Blue Economy initiatives.Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct.- Odisha is the first state to launch MSP under Phase II of the India-Norway initiative.
- Phase I (2021-22) was in Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
- MSP is a public process for allocating marine areas for various activities while balancing economic and ecological objectives. UPSC tests this initiative’s phases and purpose.
Why this question?
Tests the chronology (Phase I: UTs, Phase II: Odisha) and definition of MSP.Why important for UPSC?
Blue economy and marine governance appear in Geography and Economy (Prelims 2022, 2024, 2026 trend).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2022 Prelims question on Blue Economy initiatives. -
Question 5 of 6
5. Question
Q.5) Assertion (A): The Chipko Movement of the 1970s led to a 20-year ban on tree felling above 1,000 metres in the Himalayas and influenced the enactment of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Reason (R): The movement was a people-led initiative where villagers, especially women, hugged trees to prevent logging, highlighting the link between deforestation, floods, and landslides.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Both A and R are true, and R explains the movement’s method and impact.- The 1974 Reni action led by Gaura Devi resulted in a 20-year ban above 1,000 m. Chipko influenced the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 (which restricted diversion of forest land).
- The movement highlighted the link between deforestation and ecological disasters (floods, landslides). UPSC tests this cause-effect relationship.
Why this question?
Tests the direct impact of Chipko on forest legislation – a key environmental history fact.Why important for UPSC?
Chipko Movement appears in Environment and Modern History (Prelims 2015, 2017, 2019).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims assertion-reason question on Chipko Movement.Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Both A and R are true, and R explains the movement’s method and impact.- The 1974 Reni action led by Gaura Devi resulted in a 20-year ban above 1,000 m. Chipko influenced the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 (which restricted diversion of forest land).
- The movement highlighted the link between deforestation and ecological disasters (floods, landslides). UPSC tests this cause-effect relationship.
Why this question?
Tests the direct impact of Chipko on forest legislation – a key environmental history fact.Why important for UPSC?
Chipko Movement appears in Environment and Modern History (Prelims 2015, 2017, 2019).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2015 Prelims assertion-reason question on Chipko Movement. -
Question 6 of 6
6. Question
Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding the black panther:
- A black panther is a separate species of big cat found exclusively in Africa.
- It is a melanistic variant of the leopard, caused by an excess of the pigment melanin.
- In India, the only breeding centre for black panthers is the Assam State Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden in Guwahati.
- The black panther recently released at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, came from Assam Zoo under a Central Zoo Authority-approved exchange programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.6) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: A black panther is not a separate species; it is a melanistic variant of the leopard (or jaguar in the Americas).
- Statement 2 is correct: Melanism is caused by excess melanin pigment.
- Statement 3 is correct: Assam State Zoo is the only breeding centre for black panthers in India.
- Statement 4 is correct: The Vizag black panther (April 21, 2026) came from Assam Zoo under CZA’s exchange programme. UPSC tests this species classification.
Why this question?
Tests the classification (melanistic variant, not separate species) and the only breeding centre fact.Why important for UPSC?
Wildlife conservation and zoo exchange programmes appear in Environment (Prelims 2017, 2019, 2021).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2017 Prelims question on melanism and leopard variants.Incorrect
Q.6) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: A black panther is not a separate species; it is a melanistic variant of the leopard (or jaguar in the Americas).
- Statement 2 is correct: Melanism is caused by excess melanin pigment.
- Statement 3 is correct: Assam State Zoo is the only breeding centre for black panthers in India.
- Statement 4 is correct: The Vizag black panther (April 21, 2026) came from Assam Zoo under CZA’s exchange programme. UPSC tests this species classification.
Why this question?
Tests the classification (melanistic variant, not separate species) and the only breeding centre fact.Why important for UPSC?
Wildlife conservation and zoo exchange programmes appear in Environment (Prelims 2017, 2019, 2021).PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to 2017 Prelims question on melanism and leopard variants.
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