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
Q1. With reference to the Ambubachi Mela, consider the following statements:
- Angodak refers to sacred water associated with the deity.
- Angabastra is a red cloth symbolically linked to the goddess.
- Both Angodak and Angabastra are distributed among devotees as sacred offerings.
- The festival is primarily associated with Vaishnav traditions of Assam.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Devotees visiting the Ambubachi Mela receive two important sacred offerings: Angodak, regarded as holy water associated with the deity, and Angabastra, a piece of red cloth symbolically linked to Goddess Kamakhya.
- These are considered highly auspicious by devotees.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the festival is strongly associated with Shakti worship and Tantric traditions rather than Vaishnav traditions.
UPSC frequently tests cultural facts through subtle distinctions between major religious traditions and sects.
Why this question? Tests ritual practices and cultural symbolism.
Why important for UPSC? Cultural heritage questions often involve unique traditions.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to questions on Jagannath and Sabarimala traditions.
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Devotees visiting the Ambubachi Mela receive two important sacred offerings: Angodak, regarded as holy water associated with the deity, and Angabastra, a piece of red cloth symbolically linked to Goddess Kamakhya.
- These are considered highly auspicious by devotees.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the festival is strongly associated with Shakti worship and Tantric traditions rather than Vaishnav traditions.
UPSC frequently tests cultural facts through subtle distinctions between major religious traditions and sects.
Why this question? Tests ritual practices and cultural symbolism.
Why important for UPSC? Cultural heritage questions often involve unique traditions.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to questions on Jagannath and Sabarimala traditions.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. With reference to DNA Barcoding, consider the following statements:
- It identifies species using a short genetic sequence.
- It can help detect cryptic species.
- It is useful in biodiversity assessment and conservation.
- It relies exclusively on morphological characteristics for species identification.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- DNA Barcoding is a molecular technique that identifies species using short standardized genetic sequences.
- It is particularly useful for detecting cryptic species that may appear morphologically similar but are genetically distinct.
- The technique has become an important tool in biodiversity inventories, conservation planning, wildlife forensics, and taxonomy.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because DNA barcoding is based on genetic markers rather than solely on morphological traits.
UPSC increasingly tests biotechnology applications through real-world conservation examples.
Why this question? Tests molecular biology applications in conservation.
Why important for UPSC? Biotechnology-environment interface is important.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to DNA fingerprinting and gene-marker questions.
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Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- DNA Barcoding is a molecular technique that identifies species using short standardized genetic sequences.
- It is particularly useful for detecting cryptic species that may appear morphologically similar but are genetically distinct.
- The technique has become an important tool in biodiversity inventories, conservation planning, wildlife forensics, and taxonomy.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because DNA barcoding is based on genetic markers rather than solely on morphological traits.
UPSC increasingly tests biotechnology applications through real-world conservation examples.
Why this question? Tests molecular biology applications in conservation.
Why important for UPSC? Biotechnology-environment interface is important.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to DNA fingerprinting and gene-marker questions.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. Which of the following correctly differentiates the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) from the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI)?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for archaeological excavations, monuments, and heritage-site conservation.
- In contrast, the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) studies human societies, biological diversity, tribal communities, ethnography, linguistics, and human evolution.
- Both function under the Ministry of Culture, making options (a), (c), and (d) incorrect.
UPSC frequently tests institutional differentiation through deceptively similar names and overlapping domains.
Why this question? Tests institutional distinction and administrative awareness.
Why important for UPSC? Frequently used UPSC elimination technique.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to distinctions among national research institutions.
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Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for archaeological excavations, monuments, and heritage-site conservation.
- In contrast, the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) studies human societies, biological diversity, tribal communities, ethnography, linguistics, and human evolution.
- Both function under the Ministry of Culture, making options (a), (c), and (d) incorrect.
UPSC frequently tests institutional differentiation through deceptively similar names and overlapping domains.
Why this question? Tests institutional distinction and administrative awareness.
Why important for UPSC? Frequently used UPSC elimination technique.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to distinctions among national research institutions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Lake Baikal:
- It is the deepest freshwater lake in the world.
- It was formed in a continental rift zone.
- It contains nearly one-fifth of the world’s unfrozen surface freshwater.
- The Angara River is its only outflowing river.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Lake Baikal, located in southern Siberia, Russia, is the deepest freshwater lake in the world and the oldest known lake, estimated to be 25–30 million years old.
- It formed within the Baikal Rift Valley, a continental rift system.
- The lake contains nearly 20% of the world’s unfrozen surface freshwater and is drained by the Angara River, its only outflow.
UPSC often frames geography questions around unique physical features, requiring candidates to remember multiple associated facts simultaneously.
Why this question? Tests world geography and freshwater ecosystems.
Why important for UPSC? Important lakes frequently appear in prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Caspian Sea and Lake Titicaca questions.
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Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Lake Baikal, located in southern Siberia, Russia, is the deepest freshwater lake in the world and the oldest known lake, estimated to be 25–30 million years old.
- It formed within the Baikal Rift Valley, a continental rift system.
- The lake contains nearly 20% of the world’s unfrozen surface freshwater and is drained by the Angara River, its only outflow.
UPSC often frames geography questions around unique physical features, requiring candidates to remember multiple associated facts simultaneously.
Why this question? Tests world geography and freshwater ecosystems.
Why important for UPSC? Important lakes frequently appear in prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Caspian Sea and Lake Titicaca questions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. With reference to the Nirbhay Chetna Initiative, consider the following statements:
- It has been launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
- It aims to sensitise male elected representatives on gender equality and women’s safety.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Nirbhay Chetna is a nationwide gender-sensitisation programme launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
- It targets more than 17.5 lakh male elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and seeks to promote gender equality, women’s safety, dignity, and inclusive leadership.
- The initiative is funded through the Nirbhaya Fund and forms one pillar of the broader Nirbhay Raho Initiative, alongside Nirbhay Netri and Nirbhay Drishti.
UPSC frequently tests governance programmes by linking ministries, objectives, target groups, and funding mechanisms.
Why this question? Tests governance initiatives and gender-responsive policies.
Why important for UPSC? Women-centric governance is a major policy theme.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Mission Shakti and Beti Bachao-related questions.
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Q.5) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Nirbhay Chetna is a nationwide gender-sensitisation programme launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
- It targets more than 17.5 lakh male elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and seeks to promote gender equality, women’s safety, dignity, and inclusive leadership.
- The initiative is funded through the Nirbhaya Fund and forms one pillar of the broader Nirbhay Raho Initiative, alongside Nirbhay Netri and Nirbhay Drishti.
UPSC frequently tests governance programmes by linking ministries, objectives, target groups, and funding mechanisms.
Why this question? Tests governance initiatives and gender-responsive policies.
Why important for UPSC? Women-centric governance is a major policy theme.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Mission Shakti and Beti Bachao-related questions.
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