IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Gandak River:
The Gandak River originates in the Nepal Himalayas and is known as the Narayani in Nepal.
It is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga.
The Valmikinagar Barrage is situated on the Gandak River near the India–Nepal border.
The river forms the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for a considerable distance before joining the Ganga.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. The Gandak River, known as the Narayani in Nepal, originates in the high Himalayas of Nepal and enters India at Valmikinagar, where the Valmikinagar Barrage serves as an important India–Nepal water cooperation project. It forms the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for a significant stretch before joining the Ganga near Patna.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the Gandak is a right-bank tributary of the Ganga, like the Ghaghara and Kosi, not a left-bank tributary. UPSC frequently frames questions by interchanging right- and left-bank tributaries of the Ganga.
Why this question?
Tests Himalayan river systems and tributary classification.
Why important for UPSC?
Map-based river questions are frequent in Geography.
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Similar to UPSC questions on Kosi, Ghaghara and Teesta rivers.Incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Thukkachi Abatsahayesvar Temple:
It is located near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu on the banks of the Arasalar River.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
It is a fine example of Later Chola Dravida architecture and is classified as a Kara Kovil.
It received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Distinction for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. The Thukkachi Abatsahayesvar Temple is situated near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, on the Arasalar River. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Abatsahayesvar, it is an excellent example of Later Chola Dravida architecture and is classified as a Kara Kovil (chariot-shaped temple). Its restoration received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Distinction (2024) for successfully integrating traditional restoration techniques with modern technologies while preserving authenticity.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the presiding deity is Lord Shiva, not Lord Vishnu. Another UPSC trap is confusing this conservation award with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Why this question?
Differentiates UNESCO awards from World Heritage listing.
Why important for UPSC?
Temple architecture remains a favourite Art & Culture topic.
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Comparable to UPSC questions on Chola, Pallava and Vijayanagara architecture.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. The Thukkachi Abatsahayesvar Temple is situated near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, on the Arasalar River. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Abatsahayesvar, it is an excellent example of Later Chola Dravida architecture and is classified as a Kara Kovil (chariot-shaped temple). Its restoration received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Distinction (2024) for successfully integrating traditional restoration techniques with modern technologies while preserving authenticity.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the presiding deity is Lord Shiva, not Lord Vishnu. Another UPSC trap is confusing this conservation award with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Why this question?
Differentiates UNESCO awards from World Heritage listing.
Why important for UPSC?
Temple architecture remains a favourite Art & Culture topic.
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Comparable to UPSC questions on Chola, Pallava and Vijayanagara architecture. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which one of the following correctly describes the CapaCITIES Programme?
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Solution (c)
Explanation
Option (c) is correct. CapaCITIES (Capacity Building for Cities) is a national initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) implemented with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and other knowledge institutions.
It aims to strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in urban planning, municipal finance, climate resilience, digital governance, sanitation and service delivery.
It complements flagship urban programmes such as AMRUT 2.0, Smart Cities Mission, SBM-U and PM SVANidhi. The remaining options incorrectly identify either the implementing ministry or the programme’s objective.
Why this question?
Tests implementing ministry and institutional partnership.
Why important for UPSC?
Urban governance programmes are increasingly examined.
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Similar to UPSC questions on AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission and PM SVANidhi.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation
Option (c) is correct. CapaCITIES (Capacity Building for Cities) is a national initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) implemented with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and other knowledge institutions.
It aims to strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in urban planning, municipal finance, climate resilience, digital governance, sanitation and service delivery.
It complements flagship urban programmes such as AMRUT 2.0, Smart Cities Mission, SBM-U and PM SVANidhi. The remaining options incorrectly identify either the implementing ministry or the programme’s objective.
Why this question?
Tests implementing ministry and institutional partnership.
Why important for UPSC?
Urban governance programmes are increasingly examined.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission and PM SVANidhi. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Korku Tribe:
The Korku belong to the Munda branch of the Austroasiatic language family.
They are traditionally associated with the Satpura Hills and the Tapti River basin.
Their traditional self-governance institution is known as Chavadi Swashasan.
They primarily inhabit the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Korku are a Scheduled Tribe belonging to the Munda branch of the Austroasiatic language family. They are mainly distributed across the Satpura Hills of Madhya Pradesh, the Melghat region of Maharashtra, and adjoining areas of Chhattisgarh, with livelihoods centred on agriculture and minor forest produce. Their traditional governance system is known as Chavadi Swashasan, headed by a Patel with assistance from Padihar and Kotwar.
Statement 4 is incorrect because the Nilgiri Hills are associated with tribes such as the Toda, Kota and Kurumba, not the Korku.
Why this question?
Tests tribal geography, language family and institutions.
Why important for UPSC?
Tribes and language families are recurring prelims themes.
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Similar to UPSC questions on Bhils, Gonds and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Korku are a Scheduled Tribe belonging to the Munda branch of the Austroasiatic language family. They are mainly distributed across the Satpura Hills of Madhya Pradesh, the Melghat region of Maharashtra, and adjoining areas of Chhattisgarh, with livelihoods centred on agriculture and minor forest produce. Their traditional governance system is known as Chavadi Swashasan, headed by a Patel with assistance from Padihar and Kotwar.
Statement 4 is incorrect because the Nilgiri Hills are associated with tribes such as the Toda, Kota and Kurumba, not the Korku.
Why this question?
Tests tribal geography, language family and institutions.
Why important for UPSC?
Tribes and language families are recurring prelims themes.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Bhils, Gonds and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Ravidassia community:
The community traces its spiritual tradition to Guru Ravidas, a prominent Nirguna Bhakti saint.
Begampura, envisioned by Guru Ravidas, represents an ideal society free from discrimination and suffering.
Amritbani Guru Ravidas Ji is regarded as the principal religious scripture of the Ravidassia community.
The Census of India currently recognises Ravidassia as a separate religion.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Ravidassia community follows the teachings of Guru Ravidas, a 15th–16th century Nirguna Bhakti saint who preached equality, devotion and the rejection of caste discrimination. His vision of Begampura describes an ideal society free from sorrow, fear and social inequality. The community regards Amritbani Guru Ravidas Ji, containing around 200 hymns, as its principal religious scripture.
Statement 4 is incorrect because Ravidassia is not currently recognised as a separate religion in the Census of India; the recent demand concerns the creation of a separate census category, which remains a proposal rather than an official recognition.
Why this question?
Distinguishes current legal status from community demands.
Why important for UPSC?
Bhakti movement and census-related issues frequently intersect in Prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Kabir, Guru Nanak and other Bhakti saints through conceptual elimination.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Ravidassia community follows the teachings of Guru Ravidas, a 15th–16th century Nirguna Bhakti saint who preached equality, devotion and the rejection of caste discrimination. His vision of Begampura describes an ideal society free from sorrow, fear and social inequality. The community regards Amritbani Guru Ravidas Ji, containing around 200 hymns, as its principal religious scripture.
Statement 4 is incorrect because Ravidassia is not currently recognised as a separate religion in the Census of India; the recent demand concerns the creation of a separate census category, which remains a proposal rather than an official recognition.
Why this question?
Distinguishes current legal status from community demands.
Why important for UPSC?
Bhakti movement and census-related issues frequently intersect in Prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Kabir, Guru Nanak and other Bhakti saints through conceptual elimination.
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