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[Quiz] Daily Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs) – December 14 2024
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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
Q1. {Prelims – In News} Consider the following statements regarding Rajmarg Saathi:
- It refers to Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) introduced by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
- These vehicles are equipped with dashboard cameras featuring AI video analytics, and the data is collected and analyzed by NHAI on an annual basis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introduces Advanced ‘Rajmarg Saathi’ Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPV).
Source: PIB
- RPV shall have a dashboard camera equipped with ‘AI video analytics’ to capture and identify potholes and other elements, including vehicles, pedestrians, road signs, and other infrastructure assets.
- NHAI shall collect data/ video footage, including road distress, weekly (not yearly) and integrate this road distress data with the NHAI One application for more efficient road maintenance.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introduces Advanced ‘Rajmarg Saathi’ Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPV).
Source: PIB
- RPV shall have a dashboard camera equipped with ‘AI video analytics’ to capture and identify potholes and other elements, including vehicles, pedestrians, road signs, and other infrastructure assets.
- NHAI shall collect data/ video footage, including road distress, weekly (not yearly) and integrate this road distress data with the NHAI One application for more efficient road maintenance.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introduces Advanced ‘Rajmarg Saathi’ Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPV).
Source: PIB
- RPV shall have a dashboard camera equipped with ‘AI video analytics’ to capture and identify potholes and other elements, including vehicles, pedestrians, road signs, and other infrastructure assets.
- NHAI shall collect data/ video footage, including road distress, weekly (not yearly) and integrate this road distress data with the NHAI One application for more efficient road maintenance.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 2 of 8
2. Question
Q2. {Prelims – In News} Which ministry organized the 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC 2024) under the theme “Towards Understanding India’s Position in Global Maritime History”?
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC 2024) was organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
- Theme: “Towards Understanding India’s Position in Global Maritime History.”
- The conclave celebrated India’s historical maritime achievements and highlighted its aspirations as an emerging maritime powerhouse on the global stage.
- Prominent maritime nations, including Greece, Italy, and the UK, joined hands at IMHC to celebrate India’s maritime heritage.
Answer: (c) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC 2024) was organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
- Theme: “Towards Understanding India’s Position in Global Maritime History.”
- The conclave celebrated India’s historical maritime achievements and highlighted its aspirations as an emerging maritime powerhouse on the global stage.
- Prominent maritime nations, including Greece, Italy, and the UK, joined hands at IMHC to celebrate India’s maritime heritage.
Answer: (c) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC 2024) was organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
- Theme: “Towards Understanding India’s Position in Global Maritime History.”
- The conclave celebrated India’s historical maritime achievements and highlighted its aspirations as an emerging maritime powerhouse on the global stage.
- Prominent maritime nations, including Greece, Italy, and the UK, joined hands at IMHC to celebrate India’s maritime heritage.
Answer: (c) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 3 of 8
3. Question
Q3. {S&T – Space} Which of the following statements regarding the Jezero Crater on Mars and the Perseverance Rover’s mission is correct?
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- NASA’s Perseverance Rover climbs atop Jezero Crater Rim on Mars as part of its Northern Rim campaign.
- It is located on the western edge of a flat plain, Isidis Planitia, just north of the Martian equator. The landing site of Perseverance (Jezero Crater) is 3,700 km from Curiosity’s landing site in Gale Crater.
- Jezero Crater was formed by a massive impact about 3.9 billion years ago.
- Rocks from deep below Mars were thrown upward to form the crater rim.
- These rocks are believed to be among the oldest found anywhere in the solar system. Rover will now collect samples from these rocks.
- Scientists see evidence that water carried clay minerals from the surrounding area into the crater lake and expect some evidence of microbial life in it.
- NASA and the European Space Agency’s Mars Sample Return Program will bring the samples collected by Perseverance back to Earth (not discard them).
Answer: (c) Perseverance Rover is collecting rock samples believed to be among the oldest in the solar system; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- NASA’s Perseverance Rover climbs atop Jezero Crater Rim on Mars as part of its Northern Rim campaign.
- It is located on the western edge of a flat plain, Isidis Planitia, just north of the Martian equator. The landing site of Perseverance (Jezero Crater) is 3,700 km from Curiosity’s landing site in Gale Crater.
- Jezero Crater was formed by a massive impact about 3.9 billion years ago.
- Rocks from deep below Mars were thrown upward to form the crater rim.
- These rocks are believed to be among the oldest found anywhere in the solar system. Rover will now collect samples from these rocks.
- Scientists see evidence that water carried clay minerals from the surrounding area into the crater lake and expect some evidence of microbial life in it.
- NASA and the European Space Agency’s Mars Sample Return Program will bring the samples collected by Perseverance back to Earth (not discard them).
Answer: (c) Perseverance Rover is collecting rock samples believed to be among the oldest in the solar system; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- NASA’s Perseverance Rover climbs atop Jezero Crater Rim on Mars as part of its Northern Rim campaign.
- It is located on the western edge of a flat plain, Isidis Planitia, just north of the Martian equator. The landing site of Perseverance (Jezero Crater) is 3,700 km from Curiosity’s landing site in Gale Crater.
- Jezero Crater was formed by a massive impact about 3.9 billion years ago.
- Rocks from deep below Mars were thrown upward to form the crater rim.
- These rocks are believed to be among the oldest found anywhere in the solar system. Rover will now collect samples from these rocks.
- Scientists see evidence that water carried clay minerals from the surrounding area into the crater lake and expect some evidence of microbial life in it.
- NASA and the European Space Agency’s Mars Sample Return Program will bring the samples collected by Perseverance back to Earth (not discard them).
Answer: (c) Perseverance Rover is collecting rock samples believed to be among the oldest in the solar system; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 8
4. Question
Q4. {Prelims – Sci – Chemistry} Consider the following applications:
- Industrial solvents
- Stain removers
- Degreasers
- Dry cleaning
- Kidney cancer treatment
How many of the uses listed above are associated with Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE)?
Correct
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE) are linked to several industrial and commercial uses.
- These include:
- Industrial solvents
- Stain removers
- Degreasers
- Dry cleaning
- These chemicals are not used in kidney cancer treatment.
- On the contrary, TCE and PCE are associated with health risks like kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cardiac defects, and bladder cancer, but not as treatments for these conditions.
- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final bans on manufacturing, processing, and using trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene.
Answer: (c) Only four; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE) are linked to several industrial and commercial uses.
- These include:
- Industrial solvents
- Stain removers
- Degreasers
- Dry cleaning
- These chemicals are not used in kidney cancer treatment.
- On the contrary, TCE and PCE are associated with health risks like kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cardiac defects, and bladder cancer, but not as treatments for these conditions.
- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final bans on manufacturing, processing, and using trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene.
Answer: (c) Only four; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE) are linked to several industrial and commercial uses.
- These include:
- Industrial solvents
- Stain removers
- Degreasers
- Dry cleaning
- These chemicals are not used in kidney cancer treatment.
- On the contrary, TCE and PCE are associated with health risks like kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cardiac defects, and bladder cancer, but not as treatments for these conditions.
- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final bans on manufacturing, processing, and using trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene.
Answer: (c) Only four; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 5 of 8
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims – In News} Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP)?
Correct
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
- The ABP is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time.
- By analysing variations in parameters such as blood and steroid profiles, the ABP helps to ensure fair play in sports and to protect clean athletes.
Answer: (c) An advanced anti-doping system that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
- The ABP is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time.
- By analysing variations in parameters such as blood and steroid profiles, the ABP helps to ensure fair play in sports and to protect clean athletes.
Answer: (c) An advanced anti-doping system that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
- The ABP is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time.
- By analysing variations in parameters such as blood and steroid profiles, the ABP helps to ensure fair play in sports and to protect clean athletes.
Answer: (c) An advanced anti-doping system that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 6 of 8
6. Question
Q6. {Polity – IC – FRs} Which historical fort, located in Kalyan (Maharashtra) on the bank of the Ulhas River, was a prominent trading port under the Adil Shahi Sultanate, renamed by the Marathas in 1760, and ceased to be a place of worship in 1876 after the theft of an idol?
Correct
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Durgadi Fort is situated in Kalyan, Maharashtra, on the banks of the Ulhas River.
- It was a prominent trading port under the Bijapur-based Adil Shahi Sultanate in the 16th century.
- In 1760, the Marathas captured Kalyan, built a small wooden Durgadevi temple inside the premises, and renamed the fort Durgadi Killa.
- British documents record the fort’s existence since 1570, when it housed a “Musalman tomb, prayer place, and other buildings.”
- The British took control of Kalyan in 1818, and in 1876, it ceased to be a place of worship after the theft of the idol.
- Recently, a civil court ruled in favour of the Maharashtra government, rejecting the Muslim community’s claim to the disputed site at Durgadi Fort.
Answer: (d) Durgadi Fort; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Durgadi Fort is situated in Kalyan, Maharashtra, on the banks of the Ulhas River.
- It was a prominent trading port under the Bijapur-based Adil Shahi Sultanate in the 16th century.
- In 1760, the Marathas captured Kalyan, built a small wooden Durgadevi temple inside the premises, and renamed the fort Durgadi Killa.
- British documents record the fort’s existence since 1570, when it housed a “Musalman tomb, prayer place, and other buildings.”
- The British took control of Kalyan in 1818, and in 1876, it ceased to be a place of worship after the theft of the idol.
- Recently, a civil court ruled in favour of the Maharashtra government, rejecting the Muslim community’s claim to the disputed site at Durgadi Fort.
Answer: (d) Durgadi Fort; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Durgadi Fort is situated in Kalyan, Maharashtra, on the banks of the Ulhas River.
- It was a prominent trading port under the Bijapur-based Adil Shahi Sultanate in the 16th century.
- In 1760, the Marathas captured Kalyan, built a small wooden Durgadevi temple inside the premises, and renamed the fort Durgadi Killa.
- British documents record the fort’s existence since 1570, when it housed a “Musalman tomb, prayer place, and other buildings.”
- The British took control of Kalyan in 1818, and in 1876, it ceased to be a place of worship after the theft of the idol.
- Recently, a civil court ruled in favour of the Maharashtra government, rejecting the Muslim community’s claim to the disputed site at Durgadi Fort.
Answer: (d) Durgadi Fort; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
Q7. {Envi – Pollutants} Industrial pollution in Kanpur and Fatehpur districts has reached emergency levels, with chromium and mercury contaminating water, soil, and residents’ bodies. Which of the following are recognized causes of mercury and chromium poisoning?
- Consuming fish
- Occupational exposure
- Presence of heavy metals in soil
- Old amalgam fillings
Select the correct answer from the options below:
Correct
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Industrial pollution in Kanpur and Fatehpur districts has reached emergency levels, with chromium and mercury contaminating water, soil and residents’ bodies.
- Causes of Mercury and Chromium Poisoning:
- Dietary Exposure: Consuming fish with high mercury content.
- Occupational Exposure: Handling mercury or chromium compounds without protective measures.
- Environmental Contamination: Presence of heavy metals in soil and water from industrial pollution.
- Dental Fillings: Old amalgam fillings containing mercury.
Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Industrial pollution in Kanpur and Fatehpur districts has reached emergency levels, with chromium and mercury contaminating water, soil and residents’ bodies.
- Causes of Mercury and Chromium Poisoning:
- Dietary Exposure: Consuming fish with high mercury content.
- Occupational Exposure: Handling mercury or chromium compounds without protective measures.
- Environmental Contamination: Presence of heavy metals in soil and water from industrial pollution.
- Dental Fillings: Old amalgam fillings containing mercury.
Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Industrial pollution in Kanpur and Fatehpur districts has reached emergency levels, with chromium and mercury contaminating water, soil and residents’ bodies.
- Causes of Mercury and Chromium Poisoning:
- Dietary Exposure: Consuming fish with high mercury content.
- Occupational Exposure: Handling mercury or chromium compounds without protective measures.
- Environmental Contamination: Presence of heavy metals in soil and water from industrial pollution.
- Dental Fillings: Old amalgam fillings containing mercury.
Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 8 of 8
8. Question
Q8. {IR – India – EU} Consider the following statements regarding the Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) clause:
- Statement-I: It is a principle found in international treaties that ensures equal treatment for all parties involved.
- Statement-ll: It mandates that a country extend the same trade terms to all its trading partners.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Explanation
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- MFN clause is a principle found in international treaties, including tax agreements, that ensures equal treatment for all parties involved.
- The MFN clause requires a country to extend the same trade terms to all trading partners.
- It allows for a reduction in the taxation rate on dividends, interest, royalties, or fees for technical services.
- The MFN clause ensures that a country receives the most favourable tax treatment offered to any other country under a bilateral tax treaty.
Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- MFN clause is a principle found in international treaties, including tax agreements, that ensures equal treatment for all parties involved.
- The MFN clause requires a country to extend the same trade terms to all trading partners.
- It allows for a reduction in the taxation rate on dividends, interest, royalties, or fees for technical services.
- The MFN clause ensures that a country receives the most favourable tax treatment offered to any other country under a bilateral tax treaty.
Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- MFN clause is a principle found in international treaties, including tax agreements, that ensures equal treatment for all parties involved.
- The MFN clause requires a country to extend the same trade terms to all trading partners.
- It allows for a reduction in the taxation rate on dividends, interest, royalties, or fees for technical services.
- The MFN clause ensures that a country receives the most favourable tax treatment offered to any other country under a bilateral tax treaty.
Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I; Difficulty Level: Easy
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