IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following committees recommended the establishment of Payments Banks in India?
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Answer: A. Nachiket Mor Committee
Explanation:
- Option A: Correct. The Nachiket Mor Committee, set up by the RBI in 2013, recommended the creation of Payments Banks to serve low-income households and small businesses by providing basic banking services.
- Option B: The M. Narasimham Committee focused on banking sector reforms in the 1990s.
- Option C: The Raghuram Rajan Committee worked on financial sector reforms, but did not recommend Payments Banks specifically.
Option D: The Urjit Patel Committee was related to monetary policy framework, not Payments Banks.
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Answer: A. Nachiket Mor Committee
Explanation:
- Option A: Correct. The Nachiket Mor Committee, set up by the RBI in 2013, recommended the creation of Payments Banks to serve low-income households and small businesses by providing basic banking services.
- Option B: The M. Narasimham Committee focused on banking sector reforms in the 1990s.
- Option C: The Raghuram Rajan Committee worked on financial sector reforms, but did not recommend Payments Banks specifically.
Option D: The Urjit Patel Committee was related to monetary policy framework, not Payments Banks.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Eight Core Sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
- Fertilisers and Cement are part of the Core Sector.
- These eight sectors account for more than 40% weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
- Textile and Automobiles are also included in the Core Sector list.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Fertilisers and Cement are part of the Eight Core Sectors.
- Statement 2: Correct. The Eight Core Sectors account for about 40.27% of the total weight of the IIP.
Statement 3: Incorrect. Textile and Automobiles are not part of the Core Sectors; they fall under the manufacturing sector but not among the designated eight core industries.
Incorrect
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Fertilisers and Cement are part of the Eight Core Sectors.
- Statement 2: Correct. The Eight Core Sectors account for about 40.27% of the total weight of the IIP.
Statement 3: Incorrect. Textile and Automobiles are not part of the Core Sectors; they fall under the manufacturing sector but not among the designated eight core industries.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are essential components of the procedure for implementing passive euthanasia in India, as per the Supreme Court guidelines?
- Certification by a medical board
- Consent of the patient’s family or next of kin
- Approval by the District Magistrate
- Recommendation by the Medical Council of India
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Certification by a medical board is essential to confirm the terminal/irreversible condition.
- Statement 2: Correct. Consent from the family or next of kin is required.
- Statement 3: Correct. The District Magistrate oversees and approves the implementation.
Statement 4: Incorrect. The Medical Council of India (now replaced by NMC) is not directly involved in case-specific recommendations.
Incorrect
Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Certification by a medical board is essential to confirm the terminal/irreversible condition.
- Statement 2: Correct. Consent from the family or next of kin is required.
- Statement 3: Correct. The District Magistrate oversees and approves the implementation.
Statement 4: Incorrect. The Medical Council of India (now replaced by NMC) is not directly involved in case-specific recommendations.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the launch vehicles developed by ISRO, consider the following statements:
- PSLV is capable of launching satellites into both polar and geostationary orbits.
- GSLV Mk III (LVM3) is ISRO’s most powerful operational launch vehicle.
- SSLV is designed to carry heavy payloads exceeding 5 tonnes into geostationary orbit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. PSLV is versatile and can launch satellites into polar, Sun-synchronous, and sub-GTO orbits, but not ideal for full GTO/geostationary launches.
- Statement 2: Correct. GSLV Mk III (LVM3) is currently ISRO’s most powerful launch vehicle, capable of carrying up to 4 tonnes to GTO.
Statement 3: Incorrect. SSLV is designed for light payloads (up to 500 kg) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), not for heavy or geostationary payloads.
Incorrect
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. PSLV is versatile and can launch satellites into polar, Sun-synchronous, and sub-GTO orbits, but not ideal for full GTO/geostationary launches.
- Statement 2: Correct. GSLV Mk III (LVM3) is currently ISRO’s most powerful launch vehicle, capable of carrying up to 4 tonnes to GTO.
Statement 3: Incorrect. SSLV is designed for light payloads (up to 500 kg) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), not for heavy or geostationary payloads.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT):
- The treaty allows International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections to verify non-proliferation obligations.
- North Korea remains a signatory to the NPT.
- The NPT is based on three pillars: non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The IAEA conducts inspections to ensure compliance with NPT obligations, particularly to prevent diversion of nuclear material for weapons use.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. North Korea withdrew from the NPT in 2003.
Statement 3: Correct. The three pillars of the NPT are non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Incorrect
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The IAEA conducts inspections to ensure compliance with NPT obligations, particularly to prevent diversion of nuclear material for weapons use.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. North Korea withdrew from the NPT in 2003.
Statement 3: Correct. The three pillars of the NPT are non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use of nuclear energy.
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