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February 17-18-19 2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQ)
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Question 1 of 12
1. Question
Q1. {Prelims – In News} Consider the following statements about Leith’s Soft-Shell Turtle:
- It is a large freshwater turtle species endemic to peninsular India.
- It is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
- The turtles possess distinct ocelli on their carapace, which tend to fade as they grow.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Leith’s soft-shell turtle (Nilssonia leithii) is large freshwater turtle species endemic to peninsular India.
- This species can be found in parts of the Thungabhadra, Ghataprabha, Bhavani, Godavari, Krishna, Chalakkudy, Cauvery, and Moyar Rivers.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is listed as Critically endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.
- It is protected under Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- There has been steady decline in the soft-shell turtle sightings in recent years due to poaching, habitat fragmentation, hydropower projects and to some extent, illegal river sand mining.
Statement 3 is correct
- When young, these turtles possess distinct ocelli on their carapace, which tend to fade as they grow.
- Ocelli are simply eyes found in many insects that have evolved as a second visual system.
- A carapace is a hard shell or case that covers the back of some animals, such as crabs, turtles, lobsters, and tortoises.
- Adults exhibit an olive green or greyish hue on their carapace, while their plastron is white or cream coloured.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Leith’s soft-shell turtle (Nilssonia leithii) is large freshwater turtle species endemic to peninsular India.
- This species can be found in parts of the Thungabhadra, Ghataprabha, Bhavani, Godavari, Krishna, Chalakkudy, Cauvery, and Moyar Rivers.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is listed as Critically endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.
- It is protected under Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- There has been steady decline in the soft-shell turtle sightings in recent years due to poaching, habitat fragmentation, hydropower projects and to some extent, illegal river sand mining.
Statement 3 is correct
- When young, these turtles possess distinct ocelli on their carapace, which tend to fade as they grow.
- Ocelli are simply eyes found in many insects that have evolved as a second visual system.
- A carapace is a hard shell or case that covers the back of some animals, such as crabs, turtles, lobsters, and tortoises.
- Adults exhibit an olive green or greyish hue on their carapace, while their plastron is white or cream coloured.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Leith’s soft-shell turtle (Nilssonia leithii) is large freshwater turtle species endemic to peninsular India.
- This species can be found in parts of the Thungabhadra, Ghataprabha, Bhavani, Godavari, Krishna, Chalakkudy, Cauvery, and Moyar Rivers.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is listed as Critically endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.
- It is protected under Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- There has been steady decline in the soft-shell turtle sightings in recent years due to poaching, habitat fragmentation, hydropower projects and to some extent, illegal river sand mining.
Statement 3 is correct
- When young, these turtles possess distinct ocelli on their carapace, which tend to fade as they grow.
- Ocelli are simply eyes found in many insects that have evolved as a second visual system.
- A carapace is a hard shell or case that covers the back of some animals, such as crabs, turtles, lobsters, and tortoises.
- Adults exhibit an olive green or greyish hue on their carapace, while their plastron is white or cream coloured.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 12
2. Question
Q2. {Geo – Oceanology} Consider the following statements about Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC):
- AMOC is a large-scale ocean circulation system that plays a crucial role in redistributing heat around the Earth.
- A weakening or slowdown of the AMOC has been linked to potential changes in regional and global climate patterns.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a major component of the global ocean circulation system.
- It involves the movement of warm surface waters from the tropics to the North Atlantic, where they release heat to the atmosphere, and then the cold, dense water sinks and flows southward in the deep ocean.
Statement 2 is correct
- A weakening or slowdown of the AMOC has been observed and is linked to potential changes in regional and global climate patterns.
- A weaker AMOC can affect the distribution of heat around the Earth, impacting weather patterns, sea level, and marine ecosystems.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a major component of the global ocean circulation system.
- It involves the movement of warm surface waters from the tropics to the North Atlantic, where they release heat to the atmosphere, and then the cold, dense water sinks and flows southward in the deep ocean.
Statement 2 is correct
- A weakening or slowdown of the AMOC has been observed and is linked to potential changes in regional and global climate patterns.
- A weaker AMOC can affect the distribution of heat around the Earth, impacting weather patterns, sea level, and marine ecosystems.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a major component of the global ocean circulation system.
- It involves the movement of warm surface waters from the tropics to the North Atlantic, where they release heat to the atmosphere, and then the cold, dense water sinks and flows southward in the deep ocean.
Statement 2 is correct
- A weakening or slowdown of the AMOC has been observed and is linked to potential changes in regional and global climate patterns.
- A weaker AMOC can affect the distribution of heat around the Earth, impacting weather patterns, sea level, and marine ecosystems.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 3 of 12
3. Question
Q3. {Sci – Bio – Disease} Consider the following statements with respect to the Macrophages:
- Macrophages are a type of red blood cell involved in the detection and destruction of bacteria and other harmful organisms.
- They are involved in tissue repair and have a pro-inflammatory role.
- Macrophages present in the brain are termed microglia and, in the liver, they are called Kupffer cells.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the human immune system.
- They are involved in the detection, phagocytosis, and destruction of bacteria and other harmful organisms.
- The term macrophage is formed by the combination of the Greek terms “Makro” meaning big, and “Phagein” meaning eat.
- They migrate to and circulate within almost every tissue, patrolling for pathogens or eliminating dead cells.
Statement 2 is correct
- They are essential for the maintenance and defence of host tissues, doing so by sensing and engulfing particulate matter and, when necessary, initiating a pro-inflammatory response.
- They can modify themselves to form different structures in order to fight various different microbes and invaders. In this way, macrophages provide the first line of defence in protecting the host from infection.
- They are also involved in the development of non-specific or innate immunity.
- Macrophages produce a variety of cytokines, which are signalling molecules that communicate with other cells of the immune system and play a role in inflammation, tissue repair, and the adaptive immune response.
- Although it is clear that macrophage phenotypes are difficult to categorize and should be seen as plastic and adaptable, they can be simplified into two extremes: a pro-inflammatory (M1) and an anti-inflammatory/pro-resolving (M2) profile.
- Based on this definition, M1 macrophages are able to start and sustain inflammatory responses, secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines, activating endothelial cells, and inducing the recruitment of other immune cells into the inflamed tissue.
- On the other hand, M2 macrophages promote the resolution of inflammation, phagocytose apoptotic cells, drive collagen deposition, coordinate tissue integrity, and release anti-inflammatory mediators.
Statement 3 is correct
- Macrophages may have different names according to where they function in the body.
- For example, macrophages present in the brain are termed microglia and in the liver sinusoids, they are called Kupffer cells.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Tough
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the human immune system.
- They are involved in the detection, phagocytosis, and destruction of bacteria and other harmful organisms.
- The term macrophage is formed by the combination of the Greek terms “Makro” meaning big, and “Phagein” meaning eat.
- They migrate to and circulate within almost every tissue, patrolling for pathogens or eliminating dead cells.
Statement 2 is correct
- They are essential for the maintenance and defence of host tissues, doing so by sensing and engulfing particulate matter and, when necessary, initiating a pro-inflammatory response.
- They can modify themselves to form different structures in order to fight various different microbes and invaders. In this way, macrophages provide the first line of defence in protecting the host from infection.
- They are also involved in the development of non-specific or innate immunity.
- Macrophages produce a variety of cytokines, which are signalling molecules that communicate with other cells of the immune system and play a role in inflammation, tissue repair, and the adaptive immune response.
- Although it is clear that macrophage phenotypes are difficult to categorize and should be seen as plastic and adaptable, they can be simplified into two extremes: a pro-inflammatory (M1) and an anti-inflammatory/pro-resolving (M2) profile.
- Based on this definition, M1 macrophages are able to start and sustain inflammatory responses, secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines, activating endothelial cells, and inducing the recruitment of other immune cells into the inflamed tissue.
- On the other hand, M2 macrophages promote the resolution of inflammation, phagocytose apoptotic cells, drive collagen deposition, coordinate tissue integrity, and release anti-inflammatory mediators.
Statement 3 is correct
- Macrophages may have different names according to where they function in the body.
- For example, macrophages present in the brain are termed microglia and in the liver sinusoids, they are called Kupffer cells.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Tough
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the human immune system.
- They are involved in the detection, phagocytosis, and destruction of bacteria and other harmful organisms.
- The term macrophage is formed by the combination of the Greek terms “Makro” meaning big, and “Phagein” meaning eat.
- They migrate to and circulate within almost every tissue, patrolling for pathogens or eliminating dead cells.
Statement 2 is correct
- They are essential for the maintenance and defence of host tissues, doing so by sensing and engulfing particulate matter and, when necessary, initiating a pro-inflammatory response.
- They can modify themselves to form different structures in order to fight various different microbes and invaders. In this way, macrophages provide the first line of defence in protecting the host from infection.
- They are also involved in the development of non-specific or innate immunity.
- Macrophages produce a variety of cytokines, which are signalling molecules that communicate with other cells of the immune system and play a role in inflammation, tissue repair, and the adaptive immune response.
- Although it is clear that macrophage phenotypes are difficult to categorize and should be seen as plastic and adaptable, they can be simplified into two extremes: a pro-inflammatory (M1) and an anti-inflammatory/pro-resolving (M2) profile.
- Based on this definition, M1 macrophages are able to start and sustain inflammatory responses, secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines, activating endothelial cells, and inducing the recruitment of other immune cells into the inflamed tissue.
- On the other hand, M2 macrophages promote the resolution of inflammation, phagocytose apoptotic cells, drive collagen deposition, coordinate tissue integrity, and release anti-inflammatory mediators.
Statement 3 is correct
- Macrophages may have different names according to where they function in the body.
- For example, macrophages present in the brain are termed microglia and in the liver sinusoids, they are called Kupffer cells.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Tough
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Question 4 of 12
4. Question
Q4. {Prelims – In News} Which one of the following fruit is also known as the “Queen of all citrus fruits”?
Correct
Explanation
- Kaji nemu (Citrus limon) is an oval-shaped elongated lemon with a smooth and thin peel.
- It was declared as the State fruit of Assam.
- It earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in Assam in 2019 for its unique growth characteristics, flavor, shape and aroma.
- It is grown only in Assam.
- It is also known as the “Queen of all citrus fruits” and has immune boosting qualities.
Answer: (d) Kaji Nemu; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
- Kaji nemu (Citrus limon) is an oval-shaped elongated lemon with a smooth and thin peel.
- It was declared as the State fruit of Assam.
- It earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in Assam in 2019 for its unique growth characteristics, flavor, shape and aroma.
- It is grown only in Assam.
- It is also known as the “Queen of all citrus fruits” and has immune boosting qualities.
Answer: (d) Kaji Nemu; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
- Kaji nemu (Citrus limon) is an oval-shaped elongated lemon with a smooth and thin peel.
- It was declared as the State fruit of Assam.
- It earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in Assam in 2019 for its unique growth characteristics, flavor, shape and aroma.
- It is grown only in Assam.
- It is also known as the “Queen of all citrus fruits” and has immune boosting qualities.
Answer: (d) Kaji Nemu; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 5 of 12
5. Question
Q5. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements about Central Asian Flyway (CAF):
- CAF lies entirely within the Northern Hemisphere.
- India is one among the countries in Central Asian Flyway.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Central Asian Flyway is the shortest flyway in the world.
- Lying entirely within the Northern Hemisphere, it connects a large swathe of the Palaearctic with the Indian subcontinent.
- The Central Asian Flyway (CAF) covers a large continental area of Eurasia between the Arctic and Indian Oceans and the associated island chains.
- CAF extends from the northernmost breeding grounds in Siberia to the southernmost non-breeding (wintering) grounds in West and South Asia, the Maldives and the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Statement 2 is correct
- A flyway is a geographical region within which a single or a group of migratory species completes its annual cycle i.e. breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding.
- 370 species of migratory bird from 3 flyways (CAF, East Asian Australasian Flyway and Asian East African Flyway) are reported to visit the Indian sub-continent during their annual cycle.
- India is one among the countries in Central Asian Flyway.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Central Asian Flyway is the shortest flyway in the world.
- Lying entirely within the Northern Hemisphere, it connects a large swathe of the Palaearctic with the Indian subcontinent.
- The Central Asian Flyway (CAF) covers a large continental area of Eurasia between the Arctic and Indian Oceans and the associated island chains.
- CAF extends from the northernmost breeding grounds in Siberia to the southernmost non-breeding (wintering) grounds in West and South Asia, the Maldives and the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Statement 2 is correct
- A flyway is a geographical region within which a single or a group of migratory species completes its annual cycle i.e. breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding.
- 370 species of migratory bird from 3 flyways (CAF, East Asian Australasian Flyway and Asian East African Flyway) are reported to visit the Indian sub-continent during their annual cycle.
- India is one among the countries in Central Asian Flyway.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Central Asian Flyway is the shortest flyway in the world.
- Lying entirely within the Northern Hemisphere, it connects a large swathe of the Palaearctic with the Indian subcontinent.
- The Central Asian Flyway (CAF) covers a large continental area of Eurasia between the Arctic and Indian Oceans and the associated island chains.
- CAF extends from the northernmost breeding grounds in Siberia to the southernmost non-breeding (wintering) grounds in West and South Asia, the Maldives and the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Statement 2 is correct
- A flyway is a geographical region within which a single or a group of migratory species completes its annual cycle i.e. breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding.
- 370 species of migratory bird from 3 flyways (CAF, East Asian Australasian Flyway and Asian East African Flyway) are reported to visit the Indian sub-continent during their annual cycle.
- India is one among the countries in Central Asian Flyway.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 6 of 12
6. Question
Q6. {Prelims – In News} Rhodamine B, recently seen in news, is a?
Correct
Explanation
- Rhodamine B is a chemical commonly used for dyeing in the textile, paper, leather, and paints industry as a colouring agent that helps in attaining the red and pink spectrum.
- Although in powdered form, the chemical is green in colour, upon being added to water, it turns pink.
- It is a water-soluble chemical generally used in incense and match sticks.
- Even if consumed in small quantities, the chemical is highly toxic and carcinogenic.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned its usage in food products.
- Tamil Nadu banned the sale and production of cotton candy or candy floss due to the presence of Rhodamine B.
Answer: (d) Toxic and carcinogenic chemical used in food industry as food additive; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- Rhodamine B is a chemical commonly used for dyeing in the textile, paper, leather, and paints industry as a colouring agent that helps in attaining the red and pink spectrum.
- Although in powdered form, the chemical is green in colour, upon being added to water, it turns pink.
- It is a water-soluble chemical generally used in incense and match sticks.
- Even if consumed in small quantities, the chemical is highly toxic and carcinogenic.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned its usage in food products.
- Tamil Nadu banned the sale and production of cotton candy or candy floss due to the presence of Rhodamine B.
Answer: (d) Toxic and carcinogenic chemical used in food industry as food additive; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Rhodamine B is a chemical commonly used for dyeing in the textile, paper, leather, and paints industry as a colouring agent that helps in attaining the red and pink spectrum.
- Although in powdered form, the chemical is green in colour, upon being added to water, it turns pink.
- It is a water-soluble chemical generally used in incense and match sticks.
- Even if consumed in small quantities, the chemical is highly toxic and carcinogenic.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned its usage in food products.
- Tamil Nadu banned the sale and production of cotton candy or candy floss due to the presence of Rhodamine B.
Answer: (d) Toxic and carcinogenic chemical used in food industry as food additive; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 7 of 12
7. Question
Q7. {Governance – Social Justice} Consider the following statements with respect to the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP):
- It is a statutory body.
- The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment is the ex-officio Chairperson of the council.
- A Member of National Council, other than ex officio member, shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his nomination.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) is a statutory body established in 2020 under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and took force in 2020.
Statement 2 is correct
- It works under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment is the ex-officio chairperson of the council.
Statement 3 is correct
- The NCTP’s responsibilities include:
- Advising the government on policy matters affecting transgender, intersex and GIESC (Gender Identity/Expression and Sex Characteristics) identities.
- Protecting the rights of transgender people.
- A Member of National Council, other than ex officio member, shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his nomination.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) is a statutory body established in 2020 under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and took force in 2020.
Statement 2 is correct
- It works under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment is the ex-officio chairperson of the council.
Statement 3 is correct
- The NCTP’s responsibilities include:
- Advising the government on policy matters affecting transgender, intersex and GIESC (Gender Identity/Expression and Sex Characteristics) identities.
- Protecting the rights of transgender people.
- A Member of National Council, other than ex officio member, shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his nomination.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) is a statutory body established in 2020 under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and took force in 2020.
Statement 2 is correct
- It works under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment is the ex-officio chairperson of the council.
Statement 3 is correct
- The NCTP’s responsibilities include:
- Advising the government on policy matters affecting transgender, intersex and GIESC (Gender Identity/Expression and Sex Characteristics) identities.
- Protecting the rights of transgender people.
- A Member of National Council, other than ex officio member, shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his nomination.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 8 of 12
8. Question
Q8. {Ministry – Initiatives} Sangam Initiative, recently seen in news, is launched by?
Correct
Explanation
- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under Ministry of Communication has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative, inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) from various sectors.
- Digital Twin Initiative is a Proof of Concept (PoC) distributed in two stages:
- The first stage is exploratory for clarity of horizon and creative exploration to unleash potential.
- The second stage is for practical demonstration of specific use cases generating a future blueprint that may serve as a roadmap to scale and replicate successful strategies in future infrastructure projects through collaboration.
- Digital Twin symbolises a collaborative leap towards reshaping infrastructure planning and design, combining the prowess of 5G, IoT, AI, AR/VR, AI native 6G, Digital Twin and next-gen computational technologies with the collective intelligence of public entities, infrastructure planners, tech giants, startups, and academia to break the silos and engage in a whole-of-nation approach.
- Sangam brings all stakeholders on one platform aiming to transform innovative ideas into tangible solutions, bridging the gap between conceptualization and realisation, ultimately paving the way for groundbreaking infrastructure advancements.
Answer: (c) Ministry of Communication; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under Ministry of Communication has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative, inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) from various sectors.
- Digital Twin Initiative is a Proof of Concept (PoC) distributed in two stages:
- The first stage is exploratory for clarity of horizon and creative exploration to unleash potential.
- The second stage is for practical demonstration of specific use cases generating a future blueprint that may serve as a roadmap to scale and replicate successful strategies in future infrastructure projects through collaboration.
- Digital Twin symbolises a collaborative leap towards reshaping infrastructure planning and design, combining the prowess of 5G, IoT, AI, AR/VR, AI native 6G, Digital Twin and next-gen computational technologies with the collective intelligence of public entities, infrastructure planners, tech giants, startups, and academia to break the silos and engage in a whole-of-nation approach.
- Sangam brings all stakeholders on one platform aiming to transform innovative ideas into tangible solutions, bridging the gap between conceptualization and realisation, ultimately paving the way for groundbreaking infrastructure advancements.
Answer: (c) Ministry of Communication; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under Ministry of Communication has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative, inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) from various sectors.
- Digital Twin Initiative is a Proof of Concept (PoC) distributed in two stages:
- The first stage is exploratory for clarity of horizon and creative exploration to unleash potential.
- The second stage is for practical demonstration of specific use cases generating a future blueprint that may serve as a roadmap to scale and replicate successful strategies in future infrastructure projects through collaboration.
- Digital Twin symbolises a collaborative leap towards reshaping infrastructure planning and design, combining the prowess of 5G, IoT, AI, AR/VR, AI native 6G, Digital Twin and next-gen computational technologies with the collective intelligence of public entities, infrastructure planners, tech giants, startups, and academia to break the silos and engage in a whole-of-nation approach.
- Sangam brings all stakeholders on one platform aiming to transform innovative ideas into tangible solutions, bridging the gap between conceptualization and realisation, ultimately paving the way for groundbreaking infrastructure advancements.
Answer: (c) Ministry of Communication; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 9 of 12
9. Question
Q9. {Ministry – Initiatives} Consider the following statements about Bhartiya Bhasha Samiti:
- It is a High-Powered Committee constituted by Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities in 2021.
- Its mandate is to recommend pathways for multi-disciplinary growth of Indian languages as envisaged in the NEP-2022.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- It is a High-Powered Committee for Promotion of Indian Languages.
- It has been constituted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2021.
Statement 2 is correct
- The mandate of this committee would be to explore and recommend pathways of the holistic and multi-disciplinary growth of Indian languages as envisaged in the National Education Policy-2020.
- It has also been entrusted to advise the Ministry on all matters pertaining to revitalization of existing language teaching and research and its extension in various institutions in the country.
- The committee may organize seminars, workshops, conferences, and webinars to highlight the need for the promotion of Indian languages.
- Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University (SLBSNSU), New Delhi would provide secretarial assistance and space to house the High-Powered Committee and meet the related expenditure as per the Government of India rules, regulations and instructions from time to time.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- It is a High-Powered Committee for Promotion of Indian Languages.
- It has been constituted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2021.
Statement 2 is correct
- The mandate of this committee would be to explore and recommend pathways of the holistic and multi-disciplinary growth of Indian languages as envisaged in the National Education Policy-2020.
- It has also been entrusted to advise the Ministry on all matters pertaining to revitalization of existing language teaching and research and its extension in various institutions in the country.
- The committee may organize seminars, workshops, conferences, and webinars to highlight the need for the promotion of Indian languages.
- Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University (SLBSNSU), New Delhi would provide secretarial assistance and space to house the High-Powered Committee and meet the related expenditure as per the Government of India rules, regulations and instructions from time to time.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- It is a High-Powered Committee for Promotion of Indian Languages.
- It has been constituted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2021.
Statement 2 is correct
- The mandate of this committee would be to explore and recommend pathways of the holistic and multi-disciplinary growth of Indian languages as envisaged in the National Education Policy-2020.
- It has also been entrusted to advise the Ministry on all matters pertaining to revitalization of existing language teaching and research and its extension in various institutions in the country.
- The committee may organize seminars, workshops, conferences, and webinars to highlight the need for the promotion of Indian languages.
- Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University (SLBSNSU), New Delhi would provide secretarial assistance and space to house the High-Powered Committee and meet the related expenditure as per the Government of India rules, regulations and instructions from time to time.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 10 of 12
10. Question
Q10. {Polity – IC – Elections} Consider the following statements about the Electoral Bond Scheme (EBS):
- The bonds are similar to bank notes that are payable to the bearer on demand and are free of interest.
- Electoral Bonds have a life of only 15 days during which it can be used for making donations to political parties.
- The supreme Court recently struck down the EBS as it found it violative of the principle of equality.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Electoral bonds are interest-free bearer bonds or money instruments that can be purchased by companies and individuals in India from authorised branches of the State Bank of India (SBI).
- The bonds are similar to bank notes that are payable to the bearer on demand and are free of interest.
- These bonds are sold in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh, and Rs 1 crore.
- They can be purchased through a KYC-compliant account to make donations to a political party.
Statement 2 is correct
- Electoral Bonds have a life of only 15 days during which it can be used for making donations to political parties.
- The name and other information of the donor are not entered on the instrument and thus electoral bonds are said to be anonymous.
- There is no cap on the number of electoral bonds that a person or company can purchase.
Statement 3 is correct
- The court has held that the scheme is unconstitutional because:
- It violates the right to information: The scheme hides the source of funding of political parties from the public, which is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a).
- The scheme also enables black money, foreign funding, and corporate influence in politics, which harm the public interest and the sovereignty of the nation.
- It violates the principle of equality: The scheme discriminates between different political parties based on their vote share, giving an unfair advantage to the ruling party and the major opposition parties, while excluding the smaller and regional parties.
- The scheme also creates a disparity between the donors and the voters, as the former can sway the policies and decisions of the political parties, while the latter are kept in the dark.
- It violates the constitutional scheme of electoral reforms: The scheme goes against the constitutional aim of curbing corruption and criminalization of politics.
- The scheme is also contrary to the recommendations of various committees and commissions that have called for more transparency and disclosure in political funding.
- The scheme is also in conflict with the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951, that requires the political parties to disclose their contributions and expenditure.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Electoral bonds are interest-free bearer bonds or money instruments that can be purchased by companies and individuals in India from authorised branches of the State Bank of India (SBI).
- The bonds are similar to bank notes that are payable to the bearer on demand and are free of interest.
- These bonds are sold in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh, and Rs 1 crore.
- They can be purchased through a KYC-compliant account to make donations to a political party.
Statement 2 is correct
- Electoral Bonds have a life of only 15 days during which it can be used for making donations to political parties.
- The name and other information of the donor are not entered on the instrument and thus electoral bonds are said to be anonymous.
- There is no cap on the number of electoral bonds that a person or company can purchase.
Statement 3 is correct
- The court has held that the scheme is unconstitutional because:
- It violates the right to information: The scheme hides the source of funding of political parties from the public, which is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a).
- The scheme also enables black money, foreign funding, and corporate influence in politics, which harm the public interest and the sovereignty of the nation.
- It violates the principle of equality: The scheme discriminates between different political parties based on their vote share, giving an unfair advantage to the ruling party and the major opposition parties, while excluding the smaller and regional parties.
- The scheme also creates a disparity between the donors and the voters, as the former can sway the policies and decisions of the political parties, while the latter are kept in the dark.
- It violates the constitutional scheme of electoral reforms: The scheme goes against the constitutional aim of curbing corruption and criminalization of politics.
- The scheme is also contrary to the recommendations of various committees and commissions that have called for more transparency and disclosure in political funding.
- The scheme is also in conflict with the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951, that requires the political parties to disclose their contributions and expenditure.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Electoral bonds are interest-free bearer bonds or money instruments that can be purchased by companies and individuals in India from authorised branches of the State Bank of India (SBI).
- The bonds are similar to bank notes that are payable to the bearer on demand and are free of interest.
- These bonds are sold in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh, and Rs 1 crore.
- They can be purchased through a KYC-compliant account to make donations to a political party.
Statement 2 is correct
- Electoral Bonds have a life of only 15 days during which it can be used for making donations to political parties.
- The name and other information of the donor are not entered on the instrument and thus electoral bonds are said to be anonymous.
- There is no cap on the number of electoral bonds that a person or company can purchase.
Statement 3 is correct
- The court has held that the scheme is unconstitutional because:
- It violates the right to information: The scheme hides the source of funding of political parties from the public, which is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a).
- The scheme also enables black money, foreign funding, and corporate influence in politics, which harm the public interest and the sovereignty of the nation.
- It violates the principle of equality: The scheme discriminates between different political parties based on their vote share, giving an unfair advantage to the ruling party and the major opposition parties, while excluding the smaller and regional parties.
- The scheme also creates a disparity between the donors and the voters, as the former can sway the policies and decisions of the political parties, while the latter are kept in the dark.
- It violates the constitutional scheme of electoral reforms: The scheme goes against the constitutional aim of curbing corruption and criminalization of politics.
- The scheme is also contrary to the recommendations of various committees and commissions that have called for more transparency and disclosure in political funding.
- The scheme is also in conflict with the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951, that requires the political parties to disclose their contributions and expenditure.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 11 of 12
11. Question
Q11. {Judiciary – Tribunals} Consider the following statements about Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs):
- DRTs were established under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016.
- Under IBC, DRTs adjudicate the proceedings of the insolvency resolution process for companies.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) were established under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act (RDB Act), 1993.
- A DRT functions as a quasi-judicial statutory body to adjudicate cases and facilitate the recovery of loans from banks and financial institutions.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The proceedings of the insolvency resolution process will be adjudicated by the National Companies Law Tribunal (NCLT) for companies and the Debt Recovery Tribunals for individuals.
- The Presiding Officer, appointed by the Central Government, heads the DRT.
- Appeals against DRT orders can be made to the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT).
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) were established under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act (RDB Act), 1993.
- A DRT functions as a quasi-judicial statutory body to adjudicate cases and facilitate the recovery of loans from banks and financial institutions.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The proceedings of the insolvency resolution process will be adjudicated by the National Companies Law Tribunal (NCLT) for companies and the Debt Recovery Tribunals for individuals.
- The Presiding Officer, appointed by the Central Government, heads the DRT.
- Appeals against DRT orders can be made to the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT).
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) were established under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act (RDB Act), 1993.
- A DRT functions as a quasi-judicial statutory body to adjudicate cases and facilitate the recovery of loans from banks and financial institutions.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The proceedings of the insolvency resolution process will be adjudicated by the National Companies Law Tribunal (NCLT) for companies and the Debt Recovery Tribunals for individuals.
- The Presiding Officer, appointed by the Central Government, heads the DRT.
- Appeals against DRT orders can be made to the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT).
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 12 of 12
12. Question
Q12. {Prelims – In News} Char Area, recently seen in news is related to?
Correct
Explanation
- The riverine areas (island) of the river Brahmaputra, locally known as “Char/ Chapori”.
- The chars follow a peculiar pattern of migration.
- They are subjected to erosion on their upstream and deposition on the downstream, due to which they migrate downstream.
- This affects the geometry and location of the chars during floods almost every year.
- Virtual absence of all-weather communication with the main banks, reliable means of intra and inter char mobility, inadequate growth of transport and basic infrastructure like surface roads, health and drinking water, delivery systems for farm inputs, marketing, agro-services, electricity and education, are some of the issues associated with Char Area.
- The land mass is segregated and cut off from each other, making it very difficult for taking any major scheme for road communication, irrigation, Power supply or setting of educational institutions.
Answer: (d) The riverine areas of the river Brahmaputra; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- The riverine areas (island) of the river Brahmaputra, locally known as “Char/ Chapori”.
- The chars follow a peculiar pattern of migration.
- They are subjected to erosion on their upstream and deposition on the downstream, due to which they migrate downstream.
- This affects the geometry and location of the chars during floods almost every year.
- Virtual absence of all-weather communication with the main banks, reliable means of intra and inter char mobility, inadequate growth of transport and basic infrastructure like surface roads, health and drinking water, delivery systems for farm inputs, marketing, agro-services, electricity and education, are some of the issues associated with Char Area.
- The land mass is segregated and cut off from each other, making it very difficult for taking any major scheme for road communication, irrigation, Power supply or setting of educational institutions.
Answer: (d) The riverine areas of the river Brahmaputra; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The riverine areas (island) of the river Brahmaputra, locally known as “Char/ Chapori”.
- The chars follow a peculiar pattern of migration.
- They are subjected to erosion on their upstream and deposition on the downstream, due to which they migrate downstream.
- This affects the geometry and location of the chars during floods almost every year.
- Virtual absence of all-weather communication with the main banks, reliable means of intra and inter char mobility, inadequate growth of transport and basic infrastructure like surface roads, health and drinking water, delivery systems for farm inputs, marketing, agro-services, electricity and education, are some of the issues associated with Char Area.
- The land mass is segregated and cut off from each other, making it very difficult for taking any major scheme for road communication, irrigation, Power supply or setting of educational institutions.
Answer: (d) The riverine areas of the river Brahmaputra; Difficulty Level: Medium
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