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
Consider the following statements about the Battle of Karnal
- The battle resulted in a decisive victory for Nadir Shah, leading to the sack of Delhi.
- The Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Peacock Throne were among the spoils taken by Nadir Shah.
- The battle significantly weakened the Mughal Empire, accelerating its decline.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - Nadir Shah’s forces achieved a decisive victory, and this led to the subsequent sacking of Delhi, a very important event in indian history.
- Nadir Shah did indeed seize valuable treasures, including the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Peacock Throne.
- The battle was a major blow to the already weakening Mughal Empire, hastening its eventual collapse.
Context:The Battle of Karnal on February 24, 1739 marked a pivotal moment in Indian history, signaling the beginning of the end for the Mughal Empire.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - Nadir Shah’s forces achieved a decisive victory, and this led to the subsequent sacking of Delhi, a very important event in indian history.
- Nadir Shah did indeed seize valuable treasures, including the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Peacock Throne.
- The battle was a major blow to the already weakening Mughal Empire, hastening its eventual collapse.
Context:The Battle of Karnal on February 24, 1739 marked a pivotal moment in Indian history, signaling the beginning of the end for the Mughal Empire.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Avalanche
- Avalanches primarily occur due to the rapid melting of glacial ice.
- “Slab avalanches” are characterized by the release of a cohesive block of snow sliding on a weak layer.
- The slope angle is a critical factor influencing avalanche occurrence, with the most common range being between 15 and 30 degrees.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct correct - While rapid snow melt can contribute, avalanches are more often triggered by factors like new snowfall, wind, temperature changes, and human activity, and not primarily by glacial ice melt.
- Slab avalanches, which are the most dangerous type, involve the release of a large, cohesive slab of snow sliding on a weaker layer beneath it.
- Slope angle is a major factor, and most avalanches occur on slopes between 30 and 45 degrees, though they can happen between 25 and 50 degrees. 15-30 degrees is a little low.
Context:An Avalanche has struck the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project at Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct correct - While rapid snow melt can contribute, avalanches are more often triggered by factors like new snowfall, wind, temperature changes, and human activity, and not primarily by glacial ice melt.
- Slab avalanches, which are the most dangerous type, involve the release of a large, cohesive slab of snow sliding on a weaker layer beneath it.
- Slope angle is a major factor, and most avalanches occur on slopes between 30 and 45 degrees, though they can happen between 25 and 50 degrees. 15-30 degrees is a little low.
Context:An Avalanche has struck the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project at Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)?
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Option a Giloy is a deciduous climbing shrub and is well known for its immunomodulatory and adaptogenic properties in Ayurveda. Context:Research on Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) has seen a dramatic 376.5% increase over the past decade, driven by a surge in interest post-COVID as experts explore its immune-boosting, antiviral, and adaptogenic properties.
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Option a Giloy is a deciduous climbing shrub and is well known for its immunomodulatory and adaptogenic properties in Ayurveda. Context:Research on Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) has seen a dramatic 376.5% increase over the past decade, driven by a surge in interest post-COVID as experts explore its immune-boosting, antiviral, and adaptogenic properties.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Gharials
- Gharials are critically endangered, facing threats from habitat loss and illegal fishing.
- The Chambal River is a major habitat for Gharials in India.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Gharials are indeed critically endangered due to habitat destruction, pollution, and entanglement in fishing nets.
- The Chambal River is a significant habitat for Gharials in India, and conservation efforts are concentrated there.
Context:Madhya Pradesh government released 10 gharials into the Chambal river at the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary in Morena.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Gharials are indeed critically endangered due to habitat destruction, pollution, and entanglement in fishing nets.
- The Chambal River is a significant habitat for Gharials in India, and conservation efforts are concentrated there.
Context:Madhya Pradesh government released 10 gharials into the Chambal river at the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary in Morena.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Amir Khusrau
- He was a court poet primarily during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
- He is credited with the invention of the musical instruments, the Sitar and the Tabla.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Amir Khusrau lived and wrote during the Delhi Sultanate period, not the Mughal era. Specifically he lived during the reigns of several sultans, not Akbar.
- He is traditionally credited with the development of the Sitar and the Tabla, though the precise nature of his contributions is debated by scholars.
Context:Prime Minister of India attended the 25th edition of Jahan-e-Khusrau, a Sufi music festival honoring Amir Khusrau, highlighting his contributions to India’s pluralistic Sufi tradition.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Amir Khusrau lived and wrote during the Delhi Sultanate period, not the Mughal era. Specifically he lived during the reigns of several sultans, not Akbar.
- He is traditionally credited with the development of the Sitar and the Tabla, though the precise nature of his contributions is debated by scholars.
Context:Prime Minister of India attended the 25th edition of Jahan-e-Khusrau, a Sufi music festival honoring Amir Khusrau, highlighting his contributions to India’s pluralistic Sufi tradition.
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