IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the upcoming nationwide Census of India scheduled to conclude by 2027, consider the following statements:
- The Census will be conducted in two phases — house listing and population enumeration.
- It will include caste enumeration for the first time since 1941.
- For snow-bound states like Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, the reference date will be different from the rest of the country.
- The data from this Census will have implications for electoral boundary delimitation and policy implementation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The Census will be conducted in two phases—House Listing and Population Enumeration—as has been the norm in previous exercises.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The upcoming census will include caste enumeration for the first time since 1931, not 1941. No caste census has been conducted since 1931.
- Statement 3: Correct. For snow-bound and non-synchronous regions like Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the reference date will be October 1, 2026, earlier than the national date.
Statement 4: Correct. The Census data will be crucial for delimitation of electoral boundaries, implementation of women’s reservation in legislatures, and policy planning based on updated socio-economic and demographic data
Incorrect
Answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The Census will be conducted in two phases—House Listing and Population Enumeration—as has been the norm in previous exercises.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The upcoming census will include caste enumeration for the first time since 1931, not 1941. No caste census has been conducted since 1931.
- Statement 3: Correct. For snow-bound and non-synchronous regions like Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the reference date will be October 1, 2026, earlier than the national date.
Statement 4: Correct. The Census data will be crucial for delimitation of electoral boundaries, implementation of women’s reservation in legislatures, and policy planning based on updated socio-economic and demographic data
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Flamingos found in India, consider the following statements:
- The pink coloration in flamingos is due to carotenoid pigments in their diet.
- The Greater Flamingo is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List.
- Flamingo City in the Rann of Kutch is the only regular breeding site of Lesser Flamingos in South Asia.
- Both Greater and Lesser Flamingos are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Flamingos get their pink color from carotenoids in their diet, mainly from algae and crustaceans.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The Greater Flamingo is listed as Least Concern, not Near Threatened. The Lesser Flamingo is Near Threatened.
- Statement 3: Correct. Flamingo City in the Rann of Kutch is the only regular breeding site for Lesser Flamingos in South Asia.
Statement 4: Incorrect. Both flamingo species are protected under Schedule IV, not Schedule I, of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Incorrect
Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Flamingos get their pink color from carotenoids in their diet, mainly from algae and crustaceans.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The Greater Flamingo is listed as Least Concern, not Near Threatened. The Lesser Flamingo is Near Threatened.
- Statement 3: Correct. Flamingo City in the Rann of Kutch is the only regular breeding site for Lesser Flamingos in South Asia.
Statement 4: Incorrect. Both flamingo species are protected under Schedule IV, not Schedule I, of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Rafale fighter aircraft, consider the following statements:
- Rafale is a twin-engine, multi-role 5th generation fighter aircraft developed by France.
- It is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons.
- Rafale jets inducted by India have been modified with India-specific enhancements such as Israeli helmet-mounted displays and low-band jammers.
- The first Rafale squadron of the Indian Air Force is based in Hasimara, West Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: Rafale is a 4.5 generation, not 5th generation, twin-engine, multi-role fighter developed by Dassault Aviation, France.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Rafale is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons, supporting India’s nuclear triad.
- Statement 3 – Correct: Indian Rafales are equipped with India-specific enhancements like Israeli helmet-mounted displays, low-band jammers, IRST, and cold start capability for high-altitude ops.
Statement 4 – Incorrect: The first Rafale squadron (“Golden Arrows”) is based in Ambala, Haryana, not Hasimara (Hasimara hosts the second squadron).
Incorrect
Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: Rafale is a 4.5 generation, not 5th generation, twin-engine, multi-role fighter developed by Dassault Aviation, France.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Rafale is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons, supporting India’s nuclear triad.
- Statement 3 – Correct: Indian Rafales are equipped with India-specific enhancements like Israeli helmet-mounted displays, low-band jammers, IRST, and cold start capability for high-altitude ops.
Statement 4 – Incorrect: The first Rafale squadron (“Golden Arrows”) is based in Ambala, Haryana, not Hasimara (Hasimara hosts the second squadron).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to India’s nuclear energy programme, consider the following statements:
- The three-stage nuclear power programme was aimed at utilizing India’s large thorium reserves.
- India is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
- The Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement enabled India to gain a waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
- India’s first nuclear test was conducted after it had signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct.
Dr. Homi Bhabha’s three-stage nuclear programme was designed to use India’s limited uranium and abundant thorium reserves efficiently over time. - Statement 2: Incorrect.
India is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as it considers it discriminatory. - Statement 3: Correct.
The 2008 Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement led to India receiving a waiver from the NSG, allowing it to engage in civilian nuclear trade.
Statement 4: Incorrect.
India has not signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The first nuclear test (Pokhran-I) was in 1974, and the CTBT opened for signature in 1996.Incorrect
Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct.
Dr. Homi Bhabha’s three-stage nuclear programme was designed to use India’s limited uranium and abundant thorium reserves efficiently over time. - Statement 2: Incorrect.
India is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as it considers it discriminatory. - Statement 3: Correct.
The 2008 Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement led to India receiving a waiver from the NSG, allowing it to engage in civilian nuclear trade.
Statement 4: Incorrect.
India has not signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The first nuclear test (Pokhran-I) was in 1974, and the CTBT opened for signature in 1996. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements correctly differentiate between disinflation and deflation?
- Disinflation refers to a decline in the general price level, whereas deflation refers to a slowdown in the rate of inflation.
- Disinflation is generally considered less harmful than deflation from a macroeconomic perspective.
- Both disinflation and deflation result in a decrease in the purchasing power of money.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Answer:
- 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect.
It reverses the definitions. Disinflation is a slowing in the rate of inflation (prices rise more slowly), while deflation is an actual decrease in the general price level. - Statement 2: Correct.
Disinflation is usually less harmful than deflation. Deflation can cause consumers to delay purchases, reduce corporate profits, and increase unemployment. - Statement 3: Incorrect.
Disinflation does not reduce purchasing power; it only reduces the rate at which it declines. Deflation, however, actually increases purchasing power.
Incorrect
Answer:
- 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect.
It reverses the definitions. Disinflation is a slowing in the rate of inflation (prices rise more slowly), while deflation is an actual decrease in the general price level. - Statement 2: Correct.
Disinflation is usually less harmful than deflation. Deflation can cause consumers to delay purchases, reduce corporate profits, and increase unemployment. - Statement 3: Incorrect.
Disinflation does not reduce purchasing power; it only reduces the rate at which it declines. Deflation, however, actually increases purchasing power.
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