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August 25-26-2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs)
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[Quiz] Daily Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs) – August 25-26 2024
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
Q1. {Polity – IC} With reference to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), consider the following statements:
- The Unified Pension Scheme was based on T.V. Somanathan Committee recommendations.
- The UPS scheme is similar to the Old Pension System (OPS), and is funded solely by the government
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The NDA government has introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which closely resembles the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and assures government employees a lifelong monthly benefit of 50% of their last drawn salary.
- The Unified Pension Scheme was based on T.V. Somanathan Committee recommendations for reviewing the National Pension System (NPS) to balance employee aspirations with fiscal responsibility.
- The scheme offers a choice for employees who joined after 2004 between the new scheme and the existing National Pension System (NPS).
- It will take effect from April 1, 2025. The State governments can adopt it as per their preference.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The UPS scheme is contributory, similar to the NPS, and is funded by contributions from both employees (10% of their salary) and the government (18.5% of the salary).
- The government’s contribution may be adjusted on periodic actuarial assessments to ensure the scheme’s sustainability.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The NDA government has introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which closely resembles the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and assures government employees a lifelong monthly benefit of 50% of their last drawn salary.
- The Unified Pension Scheme was based on T.V. Somanathan Committee recommendations for reviewing the National Pension System (NPS) to balance employee aspirations with fiscal responsibility.
- The scheme offers a choice for employees who joined after 2004 between the new scheme and the existing National Pension System (NPS).
- It will take effect from April 1, 2025. The State governments can adopt it as per their preference.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The UPS scheme is contributory, similar to the NPS, and is funded by contributions from both employees (10% of their salary) and the government (18.5% of the salary).
- The government’s contribution may be adjusted on periodic actuarial assessments to ensure the scheme’s sustainability.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The NDA government has introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which closely resembles the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and assures government employees a lifelong monthly benefit of 50% of their last drawn salary.
- The Unified Pension Scheme was based on T.V. Somanathan Committee recommendations for reviewing the National Pension System (NPS) to balance employee aspirations with fiscal responsibility.
- The scheme offers a choice for employees who joined after 2004 between the new scheme and the existing National Pension System (NPS).
- It will take effect from April 1, 2025. The State governments can adopt it as per their preference.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The UPS scheme is contributory, similar to the NPS, and is funded by contributions from both employees (10% of their salary) and the government (18.5% of the salary).
- The government’s contribution may be adjusted on periodic actuarial assessments to ensure the scheme’s sustainability.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
Q2. {PIN World – Asia} Arrange the following seas in the north to south direction:
- Sea of Japan
- Sea of Okhotsk
- Yellow sea
- East China Sea
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Correct
Explanation
Option (b) 2-1-3-4 is the correct order
- Yellow sea also known as North Sea, it is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula, and can be considered the northwestern part of the East China Sea.
- It is separated from the Sea of Japan by the boundary from the southern end of Haenam Peninsula to Jeju Island in South Korea.
Answer: (b) 2-1-3-4; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Option (b) 2-1-3-4 is the correct order
- Yellow sea also known as North Sea, it is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula, and can be considered the northwestern part of the East China Sea.
- It is separated from the Sea of Japan by the boundary from the southern end of Haenam Peninsula to Jeju Island in South Korea.
Answer: (b) 2-1-3-4; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Option (b) 2-1-3-4 is the correct order
- Yellow sea also known as North Sea, it is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula, and can be considered the northwestern part of the East China Sea.
- It is separated from the Sea of Japan by the boundary from the southern end of Haenam Peninsula to Jeju Island in South Korea.
Answer: (b) 2-1-3-4; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
Q3. {S&T – Space} Consider the following pairs of space missions and their objectives:
Mission
Objective
- Aditya L1 Mission
To study solar storm from the Earth – Sun Lagrange point (L1). - XPoSat Mission
To focus on meteorological observations and build credibility for future missions. - RLV-TD (Reusable Launch Vehicle) Tests
To simulate landing conditions from space using a reusable launch vehicle. Which of the pairs given above are correct?
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Explanation:
Pair 1 is correctly matched
- The Aditya L1 Mission aims to study solar storms from the Earth-Sun Lagrange point (L1).
Pair 2 is incorrectly matched
- The XPoSat Mission aims to study polarised radiation from celestial objects, not meteorological observations.
Pair 3 is correctly matched
- The RLV-TD Tests aim to simulate landing conditions from space using a reusable launch vehicle.
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation:
Pair 1 is correctly matched
- The Aditya L1 Mission aims to study solar storms from the Earth-Sun Lagrange point (L1).
Pair 2 is incorrectly matched
- The XPoSat Mission aims to study polarised radiation from celestial objects, not meteorological observations.
Pair 3 is correctly matched
- The RLV-TD Tests aim to simulate landing conditions from space using a reusable launch vehicle.
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation:
Pair 1 is correctly matched
- The Aditya L1 Mission aims to study solar storms from the Earth-Sun Lagrange point (L1).
Pair 2 is incorrectly matched
- The XPoSat Mission aims to study polarised radiation from celestial objects, not meteorological observations.
Pair 3 is correctly matched
- The RLV-TD Tests aim to simulate landing conditions from space using a reusable launch vehicle.
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
Q4. {Sci – Bio} The term “Clostebol” is related to which of the following?
Correct
Explanation:
- Clostebol or 4-chlorotestosterone is a weak synthetic anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) with potential use as a performance enhancing drug. It is detectable in urine.
- It is currently banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and International Olympic Committee.
- It can also be used for ophthalmological and dermatological use in humans (as Clostebol acetate) and to improve animal growth in cattle.
Answer: (c) A performance-enhancing drug; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation:
- Clostebol or 4-chlorotestosterone is a weak synthetic anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) with potential use as a performance enhancing drug. It is detectable in urine.
- It is currently banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and International Olympic Committee.
- It can also be used for ophthalmological and dermatological use in humans (as Clostebol acetate) and to improve animal growth in cattle.
Answer: (c) A performance-enhancing drug; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation:
- Clostebol or 4-chlorotestosterone is a weak synthetic anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) with potential use as a performance enhancing drug. It is detectable in urine.
- It is currently banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and International Olympic Committee.
- It can also be used for ophthalmological and dermatological use in humans (as Clostebol acetate) and to improve animal growth in cattle.
Answer: (c) A performance-enhancing drug; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
Q5. {PIN World – Asia} Vladivostok Port, which was recently in the news, is located on the coast of which sea?
Correct
Explanation
Option (a) correct
- Vladivostok is a port city on the Pacific Ocean shore of the Russian Far East.
- It is located around Zolotoy Rog (“Golden Horn Bay”) on the western side of Muravyov-Amursky peninsula that separates Amur and Ussuri bays on the Sea of Japan.
- It is the end point of the Trans-Siberian Railway, and is the first free seaport of the Far East.
- Recently, Indian companies face logistics constraints for transporting copper concentrate from Mangolia, the landlocked Central Asian country to India.
- The possible routes are by rail to Chian’s Tiajin port or a combined road and rail route to Vladivostok.
Answer: (a) Sea of Japan; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (a) correct
- Vladivostok is a port city on the Pacific Ocean shore of the Russian Far East.
- It is located around Zolotoy Rog (“Golden Horn Bay”) on the western side of Muravyov-Amursky peninsula that separates Amur and Ussuri bays on the Sea of Japan.
- It is the end point of the Trans-Siberian Railway, and is the first free seaport of the Far East.
- Recently, Indian companies face logistics constraints for transporting copper concentrate from Mangolia, the landlocked Central Asian country to India.
- The possible routes are by rail to Chian’s Tiajin port or a combined road and rail route to Vladivostok.
Answer: (a) Sea of Japan; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Option (a) correct
- Vladivostok is a port city on the Pacific Ocean shore of the Russian Far East.
- It is located around Zolotoy Rog (“Golden Horn Bay”) on the western side of Muravyov-Amursky peninsula that separates Amur and Ussuri bays on the Sea of Japan.
- It is the end point of the Trans-Siberian Railway, and is the first free seaport of the Far East.
- Recently, Indian companies face logistics constraints for transporting copper concentrate from Mangolia, the landlocked Central Asian country to India.
- The possible routes are by rail to Chian’s Tiajin port or a combined road and rail route to Vladivostok.
Answer: (a) Sea of Japan; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
Q6. {S&T – Space} With reference to India’s space program, consider the following statements:
- National Space Day is celebrated on August 23 every year since 1969.
- The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human spaceflight program.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statements 1 is incorrect and 2 is correct
- The President of India graced the first National Space Day celebration on August 23, 2024.
- Future missions
- Gaganyaan Mission represents India’s first human spaceflight program.
- Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV): A heavy-lift launch vehicle to replace PSLV and GSLV is under development, and the project proposal has been submitted for Union Cabinet approval.
- Lunar Exploration Roadmap: It includes a crewed lunar mission and long-duration moon surface missions by 2040 in collaboration with NASA’s Lunar Gateway under the Artemis program.
- NSIL (NewSpace India Ltd.) Missions: SpaceX will launch the GSAT-20/GSAT-N2 satellite in 2024, while LVM-3 production will proceed through a public-private partnership.
- Private Space Sector Growth: The support for Agnikul Cosmos and Skyroot Aerospace will continue alongside IN-SPACe regulatory updates to enhance private sector participation and foreign investment.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statements 1 is incorrect and 2 is correct
- The President of India graced the first National Space Day celebration on August 23, 2024.
- Future missions
- Gaganyaan Mission represents India’s first human spaceflight program.
- Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV): A heavy-lift launch vehicle to replace PSLV and GSLV is under development, and the project proposal has been submitted for Union Cabinet approval.
- Lunar Exploration Roadmap: It includes a crewed lunar mission and long-duration moon surface missions by 2040 in collaboration with NASA’s Lunar Gateway under the Artemis program.
- NSIL (NewSpace India Ltd.) Missions: SpaceX will launch the GSAT-20/GSAT-N2 satellite in 2024, while LVM-3 production will proceed through a public-private partnership.
- Private Space Sector Growth: The support for Agnikul Cosmos and Skyroot Aerospace will continue alongside IN-SPACe regulatory updates to enhance private sector participation and foreign investment.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statements 1 is incorrect and 2 is correct
- The President of India graced the first National Space Day celebration on August 23, 2024.
- Future missions
- Gaganyaan Mission represents India’s first human spaceflight program.
- Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV): A heavy-lift launch vehicle to replace PSLV and GSLV is under development, and the project proposal has been submitted for Union Cabinet approval.
- Lunar Exploration Roadmap: It includes a crewed lunar mission and long-duration moon surface missions by 2040 in collaboration with NASA’s Lunar Gateway under the Artemis program.
- NSIL (NewSpace India Ltd.) Missions: SpaceX will launch the GSAT-20/GSAT-N2 satellite in 2024, while LVM-3 production will proceed through a public-private partnership.
- Private Space Sector Growth: The support for Agnikul Cosmos and Skyroot Aerospace will continue alongside IN-SPACe regulatory updates to enhance private sector participation and foreign investment.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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