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. Consider the following statements regarding the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary:
- It is also known as Surha Tal.
- It is located in the lower stretch of the Brahmaputra River Basin.
- It was recently designated as India’s 100th Ramsar Site.
- It lies along the Central Asian Flyway.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, also known as Surha Tal, is located in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh and was recently designated as India’s 100th Ramsar Site.
- It is situated in the middle stretch of the Ganga River Basin and lies along the Central Asian Flyway, a major migratory bird route.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because the sanctuary is not located in the Brahmaputra Basin.
UPSC often frames questions by replacing rivers, flyways, or locations to test factual precision.
Why this question? Tests Ramsar site-location-flyway linkage.
Why important for UPSC? Ramsar sites are recurring UPSC themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Ramsar wetland location questions.
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Q.1) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, also known as Surha Tal, is located in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh and was recently designated as India’s 100th Ramsar Site.
- It is situated in the middle stretch of the Ganga River Basin and lies along the Central Asian Flyway, a major migratory bird route.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because the sanctuary is not located in the Brahmaputra Basin.
UPSC often frames questions by replacing rivers, flyways, or locations to test factual precision.
Why this question? Tests Ramsar site-location-flyway linkage.
Why important for UPSC? Ramsar sites are recurring UPSC themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Ramsar wetland location questions.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. With reference to the Repo Rate, consider the following statements:
- It is the rate at which RBI borrows funds from commercial banks.
- It is determined by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
- An increase in repo rate generally reduces credit demand.
- A decrease in repo rate may encourage investment and consumption.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Repo Rate is the rate at which RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks against government securities.
- It is decided by the MPC under the RBI Act, 1934.
- Higher repo rates increase borrowing costs, reducing credit demand and inflationary pressures. Lower repo rates stimulate investment and consumption.
- Statement 1 is incorrect because it describes the reverse direction of borrowing.
UPSC frequently tests monetary policy instruments through conceptual rather than numerical questions.
Why this question? Tests monetary policy transmission mechanism.
Why important for UPSC? Repo rate is a favorite UPSC topic.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to RBI policy-rate questions.
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Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Repo Rate is the rate at which RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks against government securities.
- It is decided by the MPC under the RBI Act, 1934.
- Higher repo rates increase borrowing costs, reducing credit demand and inflationary pressures. Lower repo rates stimulate investment and consumption.
- Statement 1 is incorrect because it describes the reverse direction of borrowing.
UPSC frequently tests monetary policy instruments through conceptual rather than numerical questions.
Why this question? Tests monetary policy transmission mechanism.
Why important for UPSC? Repo rate is a favorite UPSC topic.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to RBI policy-rate questions.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF):
- It was established through the ANRF Act, 2023.
- It functions under the Department of Science and Technology.
- It replaced the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).
- The governing board of ANRF is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
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- ANRF was established through the ANRF Act, 2023.
- It functions under the Department of Science and Technology and replaced SERB.
- It aims to strengthen India’s research ecosystem through collaboration among academia, industry, and government institutions.
- The foundation is governed by a high-level board chaired by the Prime Minister. All four statements are correct.
Why this question? Tests institutional reforms in R&D.
Why important for UPSC? Science-policy institutions are important.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to research-body questions.
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Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
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- ANRF was established through the ANRF Act, 2023.
- It functions under the Department of Science and Technology and replaced SERB.
- It aims to strengthen India’s research ecosystem through collaboration among academia, industry, and government institutions.
- The foundation is governed by a high-level board chaired by the Prime Minister. All four statements are correct.
Why this question? Tests institutional reforms in R&D.
Why important for UPSC? Science-policy institutions are important.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to research-body questions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Solar Cycles:
- A solar cycle lasts approximately 11 years.
- It is measured primarily through sunspot activity.
- At the end of each solar cycle, the Sun’s magnetic poles reverse.
- The complete magnetic cycle of the Sun lasts about 22 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
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- Solar cycles are approximately 11-year periodic variations in solar activity measured mainly through sunspot numbers.
- Each cycle culminates in a reversal of the Sun’s magnetic polarity.
- Since polarity reverses every 11 years, a complete magnetic cycle requires two solar cycles, or about 22 years. All statements are correct.
UPSC increasingly focuses on space science and solar activity.
Why this question? Tests solar cycle fundamentals.
Why important for UPSC? Space science is increasingly important.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to sunspots and solar activity questions.
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Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
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- Solar cycles are approximately 11-year periodic variations in solar activity measured mainly through sunspot numbers.
- Each cycle culminates in a reversal of the Sun’s magnetic polarity.
- Since polarity reverses every 11 years, a complete magnetic cycle requires two solar cycles, or about 22 years. All statements are correct.
UPSC increasingly focuses on space science and solar activity.
Why this question? Tests solar cycle fundamentals.
Why important for UPSC? Space science is increasingly important.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to sunspots and solar activity questions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. With reference to the Nilgiri Tahr, consider the following statements:
- It is endemic to the Western Ghats.
- It is the State Animal of Kerala.
- It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
- It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (d)
Explanation:
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- Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) is endemic to the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- It is classified as Endangered by the IUCN and receives the highest legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act.
- It is the State Animal of Tamil Nadu, not Kerala. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
UPSC frequently asks about endemic species and conservation status.
Why this question? Tests species-status-location linkage.
Why important for UPSC? Important biodiversity hotspot species.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to endemic fauna questions.
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Q.5) Solution (d)
Explanation:
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- Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) is endemic to the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- It is classified as Endangered by the IUCN and receives the highest legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act.
- It is the State Animal of Tamil Nadu, not Kerala. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
UPSC frequently asks about endemic species and conservation status.
Why this question? Tests species-status-location linkage.
Why important for UPSC? Important biodiversity hotspot species.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to endemic fauna questions.
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