IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the Padma Awards:
- Padma Awards were instituted in 1954.
- The Padma Awards Committee is chaired by the Home Minister of India.
- Article 18(1) of the Constitution prohibits awardees from using Padma titles as prefixes or suffixes.
- Bharat Ratna is constitutionally classified as a title under Article 18.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Padma Awards were instituted on 2 January 1954, making Statement 1 correct.
- The Padma Awards Committee is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, not the Home Minister; hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
- Article 18(1) abolishes titles and prohibits Padma awardees from using such honours as prefixes or suffixes, validating Statement 3.
- However, civilian awards like Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are not considered “titles” in the constitutional sense, provided they are not misused; therefore Statement 4 is incorrect.
The Supreme Court in the Balaji Raghavan case upheld the constitutional validity of national awards. UPSC often creates traps by confusing constitutional abolition of titles with civilian honours.
Why this question?
Tests constitutional nuances related to civilian awards and Article 18.Why important for UPSC?
Polity-current affairs integration is increasingly important in prelims.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar constitutional elimination questions appeared regarding rights and offices.Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Padma Awards were instituted on 2 January 1954, making Statement 1 correct.
- The Padma Awards Committee is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, not the Home Minister; hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
- Article 18(1) abolishes titles and prohibits Padma awardees from using such honours as prefixes or suffixes, validating Statement 3.
- However, civilian awards like Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are not considered “titles” in the constitutional sense, provided they are not misused; therefore Statement 4 is incorrect.
The Supreme Court in the Balaji Raghavan case upheld the constitutional validity of national awards. UPSC often creates traps by confusing constitutional abolition of titles with civilian honours.
Why this question?
Tests constitutional nuances related to civilian awards and Article 18.Why important for UPSC?
Polity-current affairs integration is increasingly important in prelims.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar constitutional elimination questions appeared regarding rights and offices. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) With reference to the Machkund Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements:
- It is located on the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh border.
- Machkund River is a tributary of the Krishna River system.
- Jalaput Dam supports the hydroelectric project.
- The project is situated on the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Machkund Hydroelectric Project is an inter-state hydroelectric project located on the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh border, making Statement 1 correct.
- Machkund River belongs to the Godavari river system, not the Krishna basin; therefore Statement 2 is incorrect.
- Jalaput Dam supports the project infrastructure and reservoir system, validating Statement 3.
- The project lies in the rugged terrain of the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats, making Statement 4 correct.
UPSC often frames river-system questions by interchanging east-flowing peninsular tributaries. Such questions test understanding of physiography, drainage systems, and energy geography simultaneously.
Why this question?
Introduces river-basin confusion as a major conceptual trap.Why important for UPSC?
Hydropower and inter-state river systems remain recurring geography themes.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC basin-identification and dam-location prelims questions.Incorrect
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Machkund Hydroelectric Project is an inter-state hydroelectric project located on the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh border, making Statement 1 correct.
- Machkund River belongs to the Godavari river system, not the Krishna basin; therefore Statement 2 is incorrect.
- Jalaput Dam supports the project infrastructure and reservoir system, validating Statement 3.
- The project lies in the rugged terrain of the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats, making Statement 4 correct.
UPSC often frames river-system questions by interchanging east-flowing peninsular tributaries. Such questions test understanding of physiography, drainage systems, and energy geography simultaneously.
Why this question?
Introduces river-basin confusion as a major conceptual trap.Why important for UPSC?
Hydropower and inter-state river systems remain recurring geography themes.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC basin-identification and dam-location prelims questions. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Sikkim:
- Sikkim became a state of India through the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act.
- Article 371F provides special constitutional provisions for Sikkim.
- Khangchendzonga National Park is India’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Nathu La is among the open border trade posts between India and China.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Sikkim became the 22nd state of India through the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975, making Statement 1 correct.
- Article 371F grants special constitutional provisions to Sikkim, validating Statement 2.
- Khangchendzonga National Park is India’s first “mixed” UNESCO World Heritage Site, combining cultural and natural heritage values; thus Statement 3 is incorrect.
- Nathu La Pass is indeed one of the open border trade posts between India and China, making Statement 4 correct.
UPSC often introduces traps through UNESCO classifications such as natural, cultural, and mixed heritage categories. The question also integrates polity, geography, culture, and international-border significance.
Why this question?
Combines constitutional, geographical, and UNESCO-related conceptual dimensions.Why important for UPSC?
Northeast India and border geography remain high-frequency prelims areas.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar UNESCO and Article-based questions frequently appear in prelims.Incorrect
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Sikkim became the 22nd state of India through the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975, making Statement 1 correct.
- Article 371F grants special constitutional provisions to Sikkim, validating Statement 2.
- Khangchendzonga National Park is India’s first “mixed” UNESCO World Heritage Site, combining cultural and natural heritage values; thus Statement 3 is incorrect.
- Nathu La Pass is indeed one of the open border trade posts between India and China, making Statement 4 correct.
UPSC often introduces traps through UNESCO classifications such as natural, cultural, and mixed heritage categories. The question also integrates polity, geography, culture, and international-border significance.
Why this question?
Combines constitutional, geographical, and UNESCO-related conceptual dimensions.Why important for UPSC?
Northeast India and border geography remain high-frequency prelims areas.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar UNESCO and Article-based questions frequently appear in prelims. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Consider the following regarding the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB):
- AIIB is headquartered in Shangai.
- India is the largest shareholder in AIIB after China.
- AIIB was established before the New Development Bank (NDB).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- AIIB is a multilateral development bank headquartered in Beijing, China, making Statements 1 incorrect.
- India is the second-largest shareholder after China, validating Statement 2.
- However, Statement 3 is incorrect because the New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) was established in 2014, whereas AIIB formally began operations in 2016.
UPSC often frames chronology-based traps in international institutions by interchanging dates of establishment. Understanding institutions like AIIB, NDB, ADB, and World Bank is increasingly important because prelims questions frequently test comparative institutional features and India’s role in global governance structures.
Why this question?
Uses chronology and institutional-comparison traps for elimination.Why important for UPSC?
Global financial institutions are central to economy and IR syllabus.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on IMF, NDB, and AIIB structures.Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- AIIB is a multilateral development bank headquartered in Beijing, China, making Statements 1 incorrect.
- India is the second-largest shareholder after China, validating Statement 2.
- However, Statement 3 is incorrect because the New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) was established in 2014, whereas AIIB formally began operations in 2016.
UPSC often frames chronology-based traps in international institutions by interchanging dates of establishment. Understanding institutions like AIIB, NDB, ADB, and World Bank is increasingly important because prelims questions frequently test comparative institutional features and India’s role in global governance structures.
Why this question?
Uses chronology and institutional-comparison traps for elimination.Why important for UPSC?
Global financial institutions are central to economy and IR syllabus.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on IMF, NDB, and AIIB structures. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM):
- ISM functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- ISM 1.0 was launched under the Semicon India Programme.
- RISC-V is a proprietary licensed processor architecture requiring royalty payments.
- DHRUV64 is an indigenous microprocessor initiative linked with IIT Madras.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The India Semiconductor Mission functions under MeitY, making Statement 1 correct.
- ISM 1.0 was launched under the Semicon India Programme in 2021, validating Statement 2.
- RISC-V is an open-standard and royalty-free instruction set architecture, not a proprietary licensed architecture; therefore Statement 3 is incorrect.
- DHRUV64 is an indigenous microprocessor initiative associated with IIT Madras, making Statement 4 correct.
UPSC often frames technology questions around open-source versus proprietary systems. Semiconductor ecosystems involve fabrication, chip design, architecture, and supply chains, making conceptual precision crucial for elimination-based prelims questions.
Why this question?
Distinguishes open-source architectures from proprietary semiconductor ecosystems.Why important for UPSC?
Semiconductor self-reliance is strategically important for India’s economy.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar digital-technology conceptual questions appeared in recent prelims.Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The India Semiconductor Mission functions under MeitY, making Statement 1 correct.
- ISM 1.0 was launched under the Semicon India Programme in 2021, validating Statement 2.
- RISC-V is an open-standard and royalty-free instruction set architecture, not a proprietary licensed architecture; therefore Statement 3 is incorrect.
- DHRUV64 is an indigenous microprocessor initiative associated with IIT Madras, making Statement 4 correct.
UPSC often frames technology questions around open-source versus proprietary systems. Semiconductor ecosystems involve fabrication, chip design, architecture, and supply chains, making conceptual precision crucial for elimination-based prelims questions.
Why this question?
Distinguishes open-source architectures from proprietary semiconductor ecosystems.Why important for UPSC?
Semiconductor self-reliance is strategically important for India’s economy.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar digital-technology conceptual questions appeared in recent prelims.
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