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
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Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Indian secularism seeks to ensure equal respect for all religions.
Statement II: Unlike Western secularism, the Indian model allows State intervention in religious practices to uphold equality and social reform.
Statement III: Western secularism is based on strict separation of State and religion, keeping religion entirely private.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement I: Indian secularism ensures equal respect for all faiths. This statement is correct
- Statement II: Indian State can intervene in religion (e.g., temple entry reforms). This explains Statement I. This statement is correct
Statement III: Describes Western secularism, not directly explaining Statement I. This statement is correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement I: Indian secularism ensures equal respect for all faiths. This statement is correct
- Statement II: Indian State can intervene in religion (e.g., temple entry reforms). This explains Statement I. This statement is correct
Statement III: Describes Western secularism, not directly explaining Statement I. This statement is correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The phenomenon of “xenoparity,” recently observed in Mediterranean harvester ants, refers to:
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
Xenoparity
- In Messor ibericus ants, scientists used the word xenoparity differently.
- Here, it refers to the birth of offspring belonging to a completely different species (Messor structor males), along with their own species.
- How it happens:
- Queens of Messor ibericus can produce:
- Their own queens (normal way).
- Hybrid workers (mixed genome of M. ibericus + M. structor).
- Pure Messor structor males (retaining mother’s mitochondrial DNA but nuclear DNA fully from M. structor).
- Queens of Messor ibericus can produce:
- Significance: First documented case of an animal naturally giving rise to another species as part of its reproductive cycle — overturns the basic biological rule that offspring belong to the same species as parents.
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
Xenoparity
- In Messor ibericus ants, scientists used the word xenoparity differently.
- Here, it refers to the birth of offspring belonging to a completely different species (Messor structor males), along with their own species.
- How it happens:
- Queens of Messor ibericus can produce:
- Their own queens (normal way).
- Hybrid workers (mixed genome of M. ibericus + M. structor).
- Pure Messor structor males (retaining mother’s mitochondrial DNA but nuclear DNA fully from M. structor).
- Queens of Messor ibericus can produce:
- Significance: First documented case of an animal naturally giving rise to another species as part of its reproductive cycle — overturns the basic biological rule that offspring belong to the same species as parents.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to the NE-SPARKS programme, consider the following statements:
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The programme seeks to promote scientific curiosity among youth of the North Eastern Region by providing direct exposure to India’s space research facilities.
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Similar to the INSPIRE scheme of the Department of Science & Technology, NE-SPARKS also provides financial fellowships for students pursuing higher education in STEM fields.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1; The core aim is to nurture scientific temperament among North Eastern students through ISRO visits and interactions. This statement is correct
Statement 2: Unlike the INSPIRE scheme, NE-SPARKS does not offer financial fellowships; it is purely an exposure and awareness initiative. This statement is incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1; The core aim is to nurture scientific temperament among North Eastern students through ISRO visits and interactions. This statement is correct
Statement 2: Unlike the INSPIRE scheme, NE-SPARKS does not offer financial fellowships; it is purely an exposure and awareness initiative. This statement is incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India, consider the following statements:
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The first experimental use of EVMs in elections took place in Kerala in 1982.
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The Supreme Court of India upheld the use of EVMs in 1984 in A.C. Jose vs Sivan Pillai case.
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Legal sanction for EVMs was provided by an amendment to the Representation of the People Act in 1989.
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EVMs were first used nationwide in all Lok Sabha constituencies in the 2004 elections.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: First experimental use in 1982 (Paravur by-election, Kerala). This statement is Correct
- Statement 2: The Supreme Court in 1984 did not uphold EVM use; it ruled against it without statutory backing. This statement is Incorrect
- Statement 3: Legal sanction came through the 1989 amendment to the RPA, inserting Section 61A. This statement is Correct
Statement 4: First nationwide use was in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections. This statement is Correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: First experimental use in 1982 (Paravur by-election, Kerala). This statement is Correct
- Statement 2: The Supreme Court in 1984 did not uphold EVM use; it ruled against it without statutory backing. This statement is Incorrect
- Statement 3: Legal sanction came through the 1989 amendment to the RPA, inserting Section 61A. This statement is Correct
Statement 4: First nationwide use was in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections. This statement is Correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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With reference to PM MITRA Parks, consider the following statements:
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PM MITRA Parks are part of a government initiative to enhance India’s textile exports by integrating the complete textile value chain and providing world-class infrastructure.
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The initiative mandates that all units within the park must source at least 50% of their raw materials from handloom and artisanal producers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The parks are intended to integrate the entire textile value chain (Farm → Fibre → Factory → Fashion → Foreign) and provide modern infrastructure to boost manufacturing and exports. This statement is Correct
Statement 2: There is no such mandate that units must source 50% raw materials from handloom/artisanal producers; PM MITRA focuses on large-scale organized textile manufacturing, not handloom-specific quotas. This statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The parks are intended to integrate the entire textile value chain (Farm → Fibre → Factory → Fashion → Foreign) and provide modern infrastructure to boost manufacturing and exports. This statement is Correct
Statement 2: There is no such mandate that units must source 50% raw materials from handloom/artisanal producers; PM MITRA focuses on large-scale organized textile manufacturing, not handloom-specific quotas. This statement is Incorrect
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