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 Asbestos
- Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral known for its heat resistance and tensile strength.
- Chrysotile, also known as brown asbestos, is considered the most hazardous form of asbestos.
- Due to its fireproofing properties, asbestos was extensively used in construction materials like roofing sheets and insulation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect correct - Asbestos is indeed a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral with heat resistance and tensile strength.
- Chrysotile is known as white asbestos, and while all forms of asbestos are hazardous, crocidolite (blue asbestos) is often considered one of the most dangerous.
- Asbestos was widely used in construction due to its fireproofing properties.
Context:The Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) is observed annually during the first week of April.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect correct - Asbestos is indeed a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral with heat resistance and tensile strength.
- Chrysotile is known as white asbestos, and while all forms of asbestos are hazardous, crocidolite (blue asbestos) is often considered one of the most dangerous.
- Asbestos was widely used in construction due to its fireproofing properties.
Context:The Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) is observed annually during the first week of April.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Naini Lake
- Naini Lake is a natural freshwater lake situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
- The lake is kidney-shaped and is one of the primary attractions of Nainital.
- It is considered part of the “Panch Prayag” known for their religious significance in the Garhwal Himalayas.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - Naini Lake is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, not Himachal Pradesh.
- The lake is indeed kidney-shaped and a major attraction in Nainital.
- Naini Lake is part of the “Sapta Tal” (seven lakes) in the Kumaon region, not the “Panch Prayag” of Garhwal.
Context:The Naini Lake has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet — marking a five-year low.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - Naini Lake is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, not Himachal Pradesh.
- The lake is indeed kidney-shaped and a major attraction in Nainital.
- Naini Lake is part of the “Sapta Tal” (seven lakes) in the Kumaon region, not the “Panch Prayag” of Garhwal.
Context:The Naini Lake has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet — marking a five-year low.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Sarhul festival?
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Option c It is a spring festival mainly celebrated by tribal communities in Jharkhand, associated with the flowering of the sal tree. Context:Adivasis in Jharkhand and the larger Chhotanagpur region will welcome the new year and the spring season with the Sarhul festival.
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Option c It is a spring festival mainly celebrated by tribal communities in Jharkhand, associated with the flowering of the sal tree. Context:Adivasis in Jharkhand and the larger Chhotanagpur region will welcome the new year and the spring season with the Sarhul festival.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Government securities
- Government securities are debt instruments issued by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the central and state governments.
- Treasury Bills (T-Bills) are short-term debt instruments with maturities typically ranging from one to three years.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - G-Secs are issued by the RBI on behalf of the central and state governments.
- Treasury Bills are short-term instruments with maturities of less than one year (typically 91 days, 182 days, and 364 days).
Context:The Reserve Bank of India announced the injection of ₹80,000 crore by purchasing government securities citing “evolving liquidity conditions.”
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - G-Secs are issued by the RBI on behalf of the central and state governments.
- Treasury Bills are short-term instruments with maturities of less than one year (typically 91 days, 182 days, and 364 days).
Context:The Reserve Bank of India announced the injection of ₹80,000 crore by purchasing government securities citing “evolving liquidity conditions.”
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Future Circular Collider (FCC)
- The Future Circular Collider is a proposed particle accelerator planned to be constructed at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in the United States.
- The primary scientific objective of the FCC is to collide particles at significantly higher energies than the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - The Future Circular Collider is proposed to be built at CERN in Switzerland, not Fermilab in the United States.
- The FCC aims to collide particles at much higher energies than the LHC.
Context:CERN and international partners completed a study on the Future Circular Collider (FCC), reflecting contributions from over 1,000 physicists and engineers.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - The Future Circular Collider is proposed to be built at CERN in Switzerland, not Fermilab in the United States.
- The FCC aims to collide particles at much higher energies than the LHC.
Context:CERN and international partners completed a study on the Future Circular Collider (FCC), reflecting contributions from over 1,000 physicists and engineers.
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