IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. With reference to the Caspian Sea, consider the following statements:
- It is the world’s largest inland enclosed saline water body and has no natural outlet to the oceans.
- The Volga River contributes the largest share of freshwater inflow into the Caspian Sea.
- It is bordered by Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Armenia.
- Owing to its endorheic nature, water is lost primarily through evaporation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland enclosed saline water body, often regarded as the world’s largest lake. It is an endorheic basin, meaning it has no natural outlet, and water is lost mainly through evaporation. The Volga River contributes nearly 80% of the total inflow, making it the most important river feeding the sea. Statement 3 is incorrect because Armenia does not border the Caspian Sea. The five littoral states are Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan.
- UPSC frequently tests bordering countries of major water bodies by replacing one neighbouring country with a nearby but incorrect one.
Why this question? Tests endorheic drainage and geopolitical geography simultaneously.
Why important for UPSC? Inland water bodies and transboundary geography are recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Black Sea, Aral Sea and Lake Baikal.
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland enclosed saline water body, often regarded as the world’s largest lake. It is an endorheic basin, meaning it has no natural outlet, and water is lost mainly through evaporation. The Volga River contributes nearly 80% of the total inflow, making it the most important river feeding the sea. Statement 3 is incorrect because Armenia does not border the Caspian Sea. The five littoral states are Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan.
- UPSC frequently tests bordering countries of major water bodies by replacing one neighbouring country with a nearby but incorrect one.
Why this question? Tests endorheic drainage and geopolitical geography simultaneously.
Why important for UPSC? Inland water bodies and transboundary geography are recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Black Sea, Aral Sea and Lake Baikal.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. Which one of the following characteristics best distinguishes the Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei) from most other Indian primates?
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Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation
The Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei) is an Old World monkey endemic to western Assam and southern Bhutan, making Option (b) correct. It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List, included in CITES Appendix I, and protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Option (a) is incorrect because it is not a Western Ghats endemic. Option (c) is incorrect because Golden Langurs are diurnal, not nocturnal. Option (d) is incorrect because several other primates, such as the Hoolock Gibbon, also receive Schedule I protection.
UPSC often frames species questions by mixing habitat, behaviour and legal protection.
Why this question? Combines taxonomy, distribution and conservation status.
Why important for UPSC? Endemic species remain high-probability prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Lion-tailed Macaque and Hoolock Gibbon.
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Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation
The Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei) is an Old World monkey endemic to western Assam and southern Bhutan, making Option (b) correct. It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List, included in CITES Appendix I, and protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Option (a) is incorrect because it is not a Western Ghats endemic. Option (c) is incorrect because Golden Langurs are diurnal, not nocturnal. Option (d) is incorrect because several other primates, such as the Hoolock Gibbon, also receive Schedule I protection.
UPSC often frames species questions by mixing habitat, behaviour and legal protection.
Why this question? Combines taxonomy, distribution and conservation status.
Why important for UPSC? Endemic species remain high-probability prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Lion-tailed Macaque and Hoolock Gibbon.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. Which one of the following correctly describes the HELINA missile?
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Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation
HELINA (Helicopter-Launched NAG) is an indigenously developed third-generation, fire-and-forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) developed by DRDO. It is the helicopter-launched variant of the Nag missile, while the Indian Air Force version is known as Dhruvastra. Equipped with an Imaging Infrared (IIR) seeker and Lock-on-Before-Launch (LOBL) capability, it supports both top-attack and direct-attack modes against tanks, including those fitted with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA). It is integrated with HAL Rudra and HAL Prachand helicopters. The remaining options describe entirely different categories of missile systems.
Why this question? Tests platform–missile linkage, a frequent UPSC elimination strategy.
Why important for UPSC? Indigenous defence systems are repeatedly featured in prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Nag, Astra, Akash and BrahMos.
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Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation
HELINA (Helicopter-Launched NAG) is an indigenously developed third-generation, fire-and-forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) developed by DRDO. It is the helicopter-launched variant of the Nag missile, while the Indian Air Force version is known as Dhruvastra. Equipped with an Imaging Infrared (IIR) seeker and Lock-on-Before-Launch (LOBL) capability, it supports both top-attack and direct-attack modes against tanks, including those fitted with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA). It is integrated with HAL Rudra and HAL Prachand helicopters. The remaining options describe entirely different categories of missile systems.
Why this question? Tests platform–missile linkage, a frequent UPSC elimination strategy.
Why important for UPSC? Indigenous defence systems are repeatedly featured in prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Nag, Astra, Akash and BrahMos.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. With reference to Maharishi Sushruta and the Sushruta Samhita, consider the following statements:
- Sushruta is traditionally regarded as the Father of Surgery and is associated with the ancient city of Kashi.
- The Sushruta Samhita primarily deals with Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), while surgery occupies only a minor portion of the text.
- The text advocates cadaver dissection for surgical training and describes rhinoplasty using a forehead skin flap.
- It classifies surgery into eight broad categories.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. Maharishi Sushruta, believed to have lived around the 6th century BCE, is widely regarded as the Father of Surgery and was associated with Kashi (Varanasi). His Sushruta Samhita is one of the foundational Ayurvedic texts devoted primarily to Shalya Tantra (Surgery), not Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine).
It describes over 300 surgical procedures, more than 120 surgical instruments, recommends cadaver dissection for anatomical training, and documents rhinoplasty using a forehead skin flap, considered a precursor to modern plastic surgery. Statement 2 is incorrect because Kayachikitsa is primarily associated with the Charaka Samhita, not the Sushruta Samhita.
Why this question? Tests distinction between Charaka and Sushruta through conceptual overlap.
Why important for UPSC? Ancient Indian scientific achievements are frequently examined.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Ayurveda, Charaka and ancient scientific traditions.
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Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. Maharishi Sushruta, believed to have lived around the 6th century BCE, is widely regarded as the Father of Surgery and was associated with Kashi (Varanasi). His Sushruta Samhita is one of the foundational Ayurvedic texts devoted primarily to Shalya Tantra (Surgery), not Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine).
It describes over 300 surgical procedures, more than 120 surgical instruments, recommends cadaver dissection for anatomical training, and documents rhinoplasty using a forehead skin flap, considered a precursor to modern plastic surgery. Statement 2 is incorrect because Kayachikitsa is primarily associated with the Charaka Samhita, not the Sushruta Samhita.
Why this question? Tests distinction between Charaka and Sushruta through conceptual overlap.
Why important for UPSC? Ancient Indian scientific achievements are frequently examined.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Ayurveda, Charaka and ancient scientific traditions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. With reference to the Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System, consider the following statements:
- It has been developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) under DRDO.
- It is mounted on the Embraer EMB-145 aircraft platform.
- It employs an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar providing approximately 240° radar coverage.
- Unlike conventional AWACS, Netra primarily functions as an airborne refuelling platform.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
- Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Netra AEW&C is India’s indigenously developed airborne surveillance platform, developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) under DRDO in collaboration with the Indian Air Force. It is mounted on the Embraer EMB-145 aircraft and is equipped with an AESA radar offering approximately 240° radar coverage with a detection range of around 375 km. It performs airborne surveillance, battle management, target tracking and network-centric warfare functions. Statement 4 is incorrect because Netra is not an aerial refuelling platform; it is an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system.
- UPSC often tests candidates by confusing aircraft roles rather than technical specifications.
Why this question? Tests differentiation between surveillance, command and refuelling aircraft.
Why important for UPSC? Indigenous defence technologies remain a consistently important prelims area.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on AWACS, AESA radar and indigenous defence platforms.
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- Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Netra AEW&C is India’s indigenously developed airborne surveillance platform, developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) under DRDO in collaboration with the Indian Air Force. It is mounted on the Embraer EMB-145 aircraft and is equipped with an AESA radar offering approximately 240° radar coverage with a detection range of around 375 km. It performs airborne surveillance, battle management, target tracking and network-centric warfare functions. Statement 4 is incorrect because Netra is not an aerial refuelling platform; it is an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system.
- UPSC often tests candidates by confusing aircraft roles rather than technical specifications.
Why this question? Tests differentiation between surveillance, command and refuelling aircraft.
Why important for UPSC? Indigenous defence technologies remain a consistently important prelims area.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on AWACS, AESA radar and indigenous defence platforms.
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