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July 11-2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs)
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[Quiz] Daily Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs) – July 11 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. {IR – Regional Groupings} Which of the following are member countries of the Colombo Security Conclave?
Correct
Explanation
- Recently, CSC has officially welcomed Bangladesh as its fifth member.
- The CSC is a regional security alliance focused on enhancing maritime security, marine pollution response, and maritime search & rescue within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- The Colombo Security Conclave was established in 2020, when India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives agreed to expand the scope of their trilateral meeting on maritime cooperation.
- Mauritius joined the conclave at the fifth meeting of the grouping in Male in March 2022.
- Seychelles holds observer status within the alliance.
- The Secretariat of the CSC is in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Answer: (c) India- Mauritius-Maldives-Bangladesh; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Recently, CSC has officially welcomed Bangladesh as its fifth member.
- The CSC is a regional security alliance focused on enhancing maritime security, marine pollution response, and maritime search & rescue within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- The Colombo Security Conclave was established in 2020, when India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives agreed to expand the scope of their trilateral meeting on maritime cooperation.
- Mauritius joined the conclave at the fifth meeting of the grouping in Male in March 2022.
- Seychelles holds observer status within the alliance.
- The Secretariat of the CSC is in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Answer: (c) India- Mauritius-Maldives-Bangladesh; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Recently, CSC has officially welcomed Bangladesh as its fifth member.
- The CSC is a regional security alliance focused on enhancing maritime security, marine pollution response, and maritime search & rescue within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- The Colombo Security Conclave was established in 2020, when India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives agreed to expand the scope of their trilateral meeting on maritime cooperation.
- Mauritius joined the conclave at the fifth meeting of the grouping in Male in March 2022.
- Seychelles holds observer status within the alliance.
- The Secretariat of the CSC is in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Answer: (c) India- Mauritius-Maldives-Bangladesh; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. {Geography – Geomorphology} How many of the following are direct sources of information about the Earth’s interior?
- Seismic activity
- Magnetic field
- Gravity anomaly
- Deep Ocean drilling
- Volcanic activity
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Explanation
Volcanic activity and Deep Ocean Drilling are direct sources
- The Earth’s radius is 6,370 km, and direct access to its center is impossible.
- Most knowledge about the Earth’s interior comes from estimates and inferences, but some information is obtained through direct observations and analysis.
- Direct sources include:
- Deep Ocean Drilling: Surface rocks and materials from mining areas provide information
- Deep ocean drilling projects, like the “Deep Ocean Drilling Project” and “Integrated Ocean Drilling Project,” have penetrated up to 12 km, providing valuable data.
- India’s deep-drilling mission in Koyna, Maharashtra, aims to understand reservoir-triggered earthquakes and expand geological knowledge.
- Volcanic Eruptions: Magma ejected during volcanic eruptions offers insights into the Earth’s interior composition.
- Deep Ocean Drilling: Surface rocks and materials from mining areas provide information
Magnetic field, Seismic activity and Gravity anomaly are indirect sources
- The gravitation force (g) is not the same at different latitudes on the surface.
- It is greater near the poles and less at the equator.
- This is because of the distance from the centre at the equator being greater than that at the poles.
- The gravity values also differ according to the mass of material.
- The uneven distribution of mass of material within the earth influences this value.
- The reading of the gravity at different places is influenced by many other factors.
- These readings differ from the expected values. Such a difference is called gravity anomaly.
- Gravity anomalies give us information about the distribution of mass of the material in the crust of the earth.
- Magnetic surveys also provide information about the distribution of magnetic materials in the crustal portion, and thus, provide information about the distribution of materials in this part.
- Seismic activity is one of the most important sources of information about the interior of the earth.
Answer: (a) Only two; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Volcanic activity and Deep Ocean Drilling are direct sources
- The Earth’s radius is 6,370 km, and direct access to its center is impossible.
- Most knowledge about the Earth’s interior comes from estimates and inferences, but some information is obtained through direct observations and analysis.
- Direct sources include:
- Deep Ocean Drilling: Surface rocks and materials from mining areas provide information
- Deep ocean drilling projects, like the “Deep Ocean Drilling Project” and “Integrated Ocean Drilling Project,” have penetrated up to 12 km, providing valuable data.
- India’s deep-drilling mission in Koyna, Maharashtra, aims to understand reservoir-triggered earthquakes and expand geological knowledge.
- Volcanic Eruptions: Magma ejected during volcanic eruptions offers insights into the Earth’s interior composition.
- Deep Ocean Drilling: Surface rocks and materials from mining areas provide information
Magnetic field, Seismic activity and Gravity anomaly are indirect sources
- The gravitation force (g) is not the same at different latitudes on the surface.
- It is greater near the poles and less at the equator.
- This is because of the distance from the centre at the equator being greater than that at the poles.
- The gravity values also differ according to the mass of material.
- The uneven distribution of mass of material within the earth influences this value.
- The reading of the gravity at different places is influenced by many other factors.
- These readings differ from the expected values. Such a difference is called gravity anomaly.
- Gravity anomalies give us information about the distribution of mass of the material in the crust of the earth.
- Magnetic surveys also provide information about the distribution of magnetic materials in the crustal portion, and thus, provide information about the distribution of materials in this part.
- Seismic activity is one of the most important sources of information about the interior of the earth.
Answer: (a) Only two; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Volcanic activity and Deep Ocean Drilling are direct sources
- The Earth’s radius is 6,370 km, and direct access to its center is impossible.
- Most knowledge about the Earth’s interior comes from estimates and inferences, but some information is obtained through direct observations and analysis.
- Direct sources include:
- Deep Ocean Drilling: Surface rocks and materials from mining areas provide information
- Deep ocean drilling projects, like the “Deep Ocean Drilling Project” and “Integrated Ocean Drilling Project,” have penetrated up to 12 km, providing valuable data.
- India’s deep-drilling mission in Koyna, Maharashtra, aims to understand reservoir-triggered earthquakes and expand geological knowledge.
- Volcanic Eruptions: Magma ejected during volcanic eruptions offers insights into the Earth’s interior composition.
- Deep Ocean Drilling: Surface rocks and materials from mining areas provide information
Magnetic field, Seismic activity and Gravity anomaly are indirect sources
- The gravitation force (g) is not the same at different latitudes on the surface.
- It is greater near the poles and less at the equator.
- This is because of the distance from the centre at the equator being greater than that at the poles.
- The gravity values also differ according to the mass of material.
- The uneven distribution of mass of material within the earth influences this value.
- The reading of the gravity at different places is influenced by many other factors.
- These readings differ from the expected values. Such a difference is called gravity anomaly.
- Gravity anomalies give us information about the distribution of mass of the material in the crust of the earth.
- Magnetic surveys also provide information about the distribution of magnetic materials in the crustal portion, and thus, provide information about the distribution of materials in this part.
- Seismic activity is one of the most important sources of information about the interior of the earth.
Answer: (a) Only two; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. {Agri–Dairy} Which of the following statements regarding the Rashtriya Gokul Mission is/are correct?
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare implements the mission through the State Implementing Agencies (SIAs) like Livestock Development Boards.
- The mission’s objectives include enhancing bovine productivity, promoting indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing, and increasing artificial insemination coverage.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct
- It was launched in 2014 for the development and conservation of Indigenous breeds through selective breeding in the breeding tract and genetic upgradation of the nondescript bovine population.
- Implemented by: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
- Implementing agencies: State Implementing Agency (SIA) viz Livestock Development Boards.
Statement 2 is correct
- Objectives:
- To enhance productivity of bovines & sustainably increase milk production using advanced technologies.
- To propagate the use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
- To enhance Artificial insemination coverage through strengthening the breeding network and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers’ doorstep.
- To promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation scientifically and holistically.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct
- It was launched in 2014 for the development and conservation of Indigenous breeds through selective breeding in the breeding tract and genetic upgradation of the nondescript bovine population.
- Implemented by: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
- Implementing agencies: State Implementing Agency (SIA) viz Livestock Development Boards.
Statement 2 is correct
- Objectives:
- To enhance productivity of bovines & sustainably increase milk production using advanced technologies.
- To propagate the use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
- To enhance Artificial insemination coverage through strengthening the breeding network and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers’ doorstep.
- To promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation scientifically and holistically.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct
- It was launched in 2014 for the development and conservation of Indigenous breeds through selective breeding in the breeding tract and genetic upgradation of the nondescript bovine population.
- Implemented by: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
- Implementing agencies: State Implementing Agency (SIA) viz Livestock Development Boards.
Statement 2 is correct
- Objectives:
- To enhance productivity of bovines & sustainably increase milk production using advanced technologies.
- To propagate the use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
- To enhance Artificial insemination coverage through strengthening the breeding network and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers’ doorstep.
- To promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation scientifically and holistically.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. {Geography – Geomorphology} With reference to the interior of Earth, consider the following statements:
- The Mohorovicic discontinuity, or “Moho,” is the boundary between the crust and the mantle.
- The oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust.
- The core is made of very heavy material, mainly nickel and iron.
How many of the statements given above are not correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 3 is correct
- Mechanically, the earth’s layers can be divided into lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesospheric mantle (part of the Earth’s mantle below the lithosphere and the asthenosphere), outer core, and inner core.
- Chemically, Earth can be divided into the crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, and inner core.
- Each layer has a unique chemical composition, physical state, and can impact life on Earth’s surface.
- The outer core is in liquid state while the inner core is in solid state.
- The density of material at the mantle core boundary is around 5 g/cm3 and at the centre of the earth at 6,300 km, the density value is around 13g/cm3.
- The core is made up of very heavy material mostly constituted by nickel and iron.
- It is sometimes referred to as the nife layer.
Statement 1 is correct
- The Mohorovicic discontinuity, or “Moho,” is the boundary between the crust and the mantle.
- The Mohorovicic discontinuity marks the lower limit of Earth’s crust.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Crust is the outermost solid part of the earth.
- It is brittle in nature. The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas.
- Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust.
- The mean thickness of oceanic crust is 5 km whereas that of the continental is around 30 km.
- The continental crust is thicker in the areas of major mountain systems.
- It is as much as 70 km thick in the Himalayan region
Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 3 is correct
- Mechanically, the earth’s layers can be divided into lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesospheric mantle (part of the Earth’s mantle below the lithosphere and the asthenosphere), outer core, and inner core.
- Chemically, Earth can be divided into the crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, and inner core.
- Each layer has a unique chemical composition, physical state, and can impact life on Earth’s surface.
- The outer core is in liquid state while the inner core is in solid state.
- The density of material at the mantle core boundary is around 5 g/cm3 and at the centre of the earth at 6,300 km, the density value is around 13g/cm3.
- The core is made up of very heavy material mostly constituted by nickel and iron.
- It is sometimes referred to as the nife layer.
Statement 1 is correct
- The Mohorovicic discontinuity, or “Moho,” is the boundary between the crust and the mantle.
- The Mohorovicic discontinuity marks the lower limit of Earth’s crust.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Crust is the outermost solid part of the earth.
- It is brittle in nature. The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas.
- Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust.
- The mean thickness of oceanic crust is 5 km whereas that of the continental is around 30 km.
- The continental crust is thicker in the areas of major mountain systems.
- It is as much as 70 km thick in the Himalayan region
Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 3 is correct
- Mechanically, the earth’s layers can be divided into lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesospheric mantle (part of the Earth’s mantle below the lithosphere and the asthenosphere), outer core, and inner core.
- Chemically, Earth can be divided into the crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, and inner core.
- Each layer has a unique chemical composition, physical state, and can impact life on Earth’s surface.
- The outer core is in liquid state while the inner core is in solid state.
- The density of material at the mantle core boundary is around 5 g/cm3 and at the centre of the earth at 6,300 km, the density value is around 13g/cm3.
- The core is made up of very heavy material mostly constituted by nickel and iron.
- It is sometimes referred to as the nife layer.
Statement 1 is correct
- The Mohorovicic discontinuity, or “Moho,” is the boundary between the crust and the mantle.
- The Mohorovicic discontinuity marks the lower limit of Earth’s crust.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Crust is the outermost solid part of the earth.
- It is brittle in nature. The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas.
- Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust.
- The mean thickness of oceanic crust is 5 km whereas that of the continental is around 30 km.
- The continental crust is thicker in the areas of major mountain systems.
- It is as much as 70 km thick in the Himalayan region
Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. {Polity – Bodies} Which of the following statements about the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and its functions is/are correct?
- It is a non-constitutional, non-statutory body.
- It can suo-moto investigate offenses only in the Union Territories.
- The CBI director’s appointment is based on the recommendation of a search committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha, and Leader of the Opposition.
- The Supreme Court and High Courts can order the CBI to investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the state’s consent.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Explanation
- Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the maintainability of a suit filed by the State of West Bengal accusing the Union Government accusing the Centre of “constitutional overreach” and violation of federalism by unilaterally employing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) without the State’s prior consent.
Statement 1 is correct
- CBI is a non-constitutional, non-statutory body.
- CBI derives power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
- It is the nodal Indian agency that coordinates investigations on behalf of Interpol Member countries.
- It functions under the Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension and Public Grievance.
Statement 2 is correct
- As per section 2 of the DSPE Act, CBI can suo-moto take up investigation of offences notified in section 3 only in the Union Territories.
Statement 3 is not correct
- The Centre appoints the director based on the recommendation of a search committee comprising
- Prime Minister as the chairperson
- CJI (or SC judge) and
- Leader of the Opposition.
Statement 4 is correct
- The SC and HCs, can order the CBI to investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the State.
Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the maintainability of a suit filed by the State of West Bengal accusing the Union Government accusing the Centre of “constitutional overreach” and violation of federalism by unilaterally employing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) without the State’s prior consent.
Statement 1 is correct
- CBI is a non-constitutional, non-statutory body.
- CBI derives power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
- It is the nodal Indian agency that coordinates investigations on behalf of Interpol Member countries.
- It functions under the Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension and Public Grievance.
Statement 2 is correct
- As per section 2 of the DSPE Act, CBI can suo-moto take up investigation of offences notified in section 3 only in the Union Territories.
Statement 3 is not correct
- The Centre appoints the director based on the recommendation of a search committee comprising
- Prime Minister as the chairperson
- CJI (or SC judge) and
- Leader of the Opposition.
Statement 4 is correct
- The SC and HCs, can order the CBI to investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the State.
Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the maintainability of a suit filed by the State of West Bengal accusing the Union Government accusing the Centre of “constitutional overreach” and violation of federalism by unilaterally employing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) without the State’s prior consent.
Statement 1 is correct
- CBI is a non-constitutional, non-statutory body.
- CBI derives power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
- It is the nodal Indian agency that coordinates investigations on behalf of Interpol Member countries.
- It functions under the Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension and Public Grievance.
Statement 2 is correct
- As per section 2 of the DSPE Act, CBI can suo-moto take up investigation of offences notified in section 3 only in the Union Territories.
Statement 3 is not correct
- The Centre appoints the director based on the recommendation of a search committee comprising
- Prime Minister as the chairperson
- CJI (or SC judge) and
- Leader of the Opposition.
Statement 4 is correct
- The SC and HCs, can order the CBI to investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the State.
Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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