IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding 3I/ATLAS:
- It is the third confirmed interstellar object observed passing through the Solar System.
- It follows a hyperbolic orbit and is not gravitationally bound to the Sun.
- It is the first confirmed interstellar comet ever discovered.
- It was discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
3I/ATLAS is the third confirmed interstellar object observed traversing the Solar System. The designation “3I” itself denotes the third identified interstellar visitor, while “ATLAS” refers to the survey telescope system that discovered it. Unlike ordinary comets that orbit the Sun, 3I/ATLAS follows a hyperbolic trajectory, indicating that it originated outside the Solar System and is not gravitationally bound to the Sun. Statement 3 is incorrect because the first confirmed interstellar comet was 2I/Borisov, discovered in 2019, whereas 3I/ATLAS is only the second confirmed interstellar comet.
UPSC often tests chronology and classification of astronomical discoveries through closely related options.
Why this question? Tests chronology of interstellar-object discoveries.
Why important for UPSC? Space discoveries increasingly appear in Science & Tech.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to asteroid, comet and exoplanet questions.
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
3I/ATLAS is the third confirmed interstellar object observed traversing the Solar System. The designation “3I” itself denotes the third identified interstellar visitor, while “ATLAS” refers to the survey telescope system that discovered it. Unlike ordinary comets that orbit the Sun, 3I/ATLAS follows a hyperbolic trajectory, indicating that it originated outside the Solar System and is not gravitationally bound to the Sun. Statement 3 is incorrect because the first confirmed interstellar comet was 2I/Borisov, discovered in 2019, whereas 3I/ATLAS is only the second confirmed interstellar comet.
UPSC often tests chronology and classification of astronomical discoveries through closely related options.
Why this question? Tests chronology of interstellar-object discoveries.
Why important for UPSC? Space discoveries increasingly appear in Science & Tech.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to asteroid, comet and exoplanet questions.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS):
- It is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- It hosts the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre.
- Its headquarters is located in Chennai.
- It is recognized by UNESCO-IOC as a Regional Tsunami Service Provider.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
INCOIS is an autonomous institution functioning under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and forms part of the Earth System Science Organisation (ESSO). It hosts the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC), which provides round-the-clock monitoring and warning services. UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission recognizes it as a Regional Tsunami Service Provider for Indian Ocean countries. Statement 3 is incorrect because the headquarters of INCOIS is located in Hyderabad, not Chennai.
UPSC frequently frames questions around scientific institutions by mixing headquarters, administrative ministries, and operational mandates.
Why this question? Tests institution-ministry-headquarters linkage.
Why important for UPSC? Disaster-management institutions are recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to IMD, ISRO and NIOT questions.
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Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
INCOIS is an autonomous institution functioning under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and forms part of the Earth System Science Organisation (ESSO). It hosts the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC), which provides round-the-clock monitoring and warning services. UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission recognizes it as a Regional Tsunami Service Provider for Indian Ocean countries. Statement 3 is incorrect because the headquarters of INCOIS is located in Hyderabad, not Chennai.
UPSC frequently frames questions around scientific institutions by mixing headquarters, administrative ministries, and operational mandates.
Why this question? Tests institution-ministry-headquarters linkage.
Why important for UPSC? Disaster-management institutions are recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to IMD, ISRO and NIOT questions.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. Volcán de Fuego, recently seen in news, owes its existence primarily to:
Correct
Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Volcán de Fuego is part of the Central American Volcanic Arc and owes its formation to the subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the Caribbean Plate. This convergent plate boundary generates magma that feeds numerous volcanoes across Central America. Option (c) refers to tectonic processes responsible for volcanism along the Andes, while hotspot volcanism characterizes regions such as Hawaii.
UPSC often asks volcano questions through tectonic settings rather than direct location-based recall. Understanding plate interactions is therefore essential for elimination.
Why this question? Integrates current affairs with plate tectonics.
Why important for UPSC? Volcanoes and plate boundaries are favourite topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Ring of Fire and Andean volcanism questions.
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Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Volcán de Fuego is part of the Central American Volcanic Arc and owes its formation to the subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the Caribbean Plate. This convergent plate boundary generates magma that feeds numerous volcanoes across Central America. Option (c) refers to tectonic processes responsible for volcanism along the Andes, while hotspot volcanism characterizes regions such as Hawaii.
UPSC often asks volcano questions through tectonic settings rather than direct location-based recall. Understanding plate interactions is therefore essential for elimination.
Why this question? Integrates current affairs with plate tectonics.
Why important for UPSC? Volcanoes and plate boundaries are favourite topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Ring of Fire and Andean volcanism questions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Sahariya Tribe:
- It is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
- It is primarily found in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- Members of the tribe have been associated with Project Cheetah as Cheetah Mitras.
- The Sahariya language belongs to the Dravidian language family.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation:
The Sahariya are one of India’s 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). They are concentrated mainly in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, especially around regions adjoining Kuno National Park. Members of the tribe actively participate in wildlife conservation efforts under Project Cheetah as Cheetah Mitras, wildlife trackers, and guides. Statement 4 is incorrect because Sahariya dialects belong to the Indo-Aryan language family rather than the Dravidian family.
UPSC often frames tribal questions by mixing language families, locations, and conservation linkages.
Why this question? Tests tribal geography and PVTG awareness.
Why important for UPSC? Tribal communities are frequently examined.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PVTG and tribal-distribution questions.
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Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation:
The Sahariya are one of India’s 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). They are concentrated mainly in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, especially around regions adjoining Kuno National Park. Members of the tribe actively participate in wildlife conservation efforts under Project Cheetah as Cheetah Mitras, wildlife trackers, and guides. Statement 4 is incorrect because Sahariya dialects belong to the Indo-Aryan language family rather than the Dravidian family.
UPSC often frames tribal questions by mixing language families, locations, and conservation linkages.
Why this question? Tests tribal geography and PVTG awareness.
Why important for UPSC? Tribal communities are frequently examined.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PVTG and tribal-distribution questions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the International Maritime Organization (IMO):
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- It became operational in 1959.
- Its headquarters is located in Geneva.
- MARPOL is one of the major conventions administered under its framework.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation:
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the UN specialized agency responsible for regulating international shipping. Although the founding convention was adopted in 1948, the organization became operational in 1959. Its headquarters is located in London, making Statement 3 incorrect. MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is among the most important IMO conventions dealing with marine pollution.
UPSC frequently asks questions involving international organizations where headquarters, establishment dates, and major conventions are deliberately interchanged to create confusion.
Why this question? Tests international organizations and conventions.
Why important for UPSC? Maritime governance is increasingly relevant.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to ICAO, IMO, and IAEA institution-based questions.
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Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation:
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the UN specialized agency responsible for regulating international shipping. Although the founding convention was adopted in 1948, the organization became operational in 1959. Its headquarters is located in London, making Statement 3 incorrect. MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is among the most important IMO conventions dealing with marine pollution.
UPSC frequently asks questions involving international organizations where headquarters, establishment dates, and major conventions are deliberately interchanged to create confusion.
Why this question? Tests international organizations and conventions.
Why important for UPSC? Maritime governance is increasingly relevant.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to ICAO, IMO, and IAEA institution-based questions.
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