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June 04-2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs)
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. {Prelims – In News} Which one of the following is the primary aim of the ‘Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase’ (PI-CheCK) Project?
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Explanation
- Recently, The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced the successful conclusion of the first phase of the health monitoring project, the ‘Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase’ (PI-CheCK).
- The PI-CheCK Project is the first pan-India longitudinal study conducted to develop an enhanced prediction model for cardiometabolic diseases, especially diabetes, liver diseases, and cardiac diseases.
- Cardiometabolic diseases are caused by genetic and lifestyle factors. They are non-communicable.
- Benefits of the project:
- Understand the mechanisms behind the rising risk and incidence of cardiometabolic disorders: This will help develop new strategies for the prevention and management of these major diseases
- Overcome risk prediction algorithms limitations: Current prediction models, based on epidemiological data from Caucasian populations, may not be accurate for the Indian population due to ethnic diversity, genetic variations, and different lifestyle and dietary habits.
Answer: (b) To develop an advanced predictive framework for cardiometabolic disorders, including diabetes and cardiac diseases; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Recently, The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced the successful conclusion of the first phase of the health monitoring project, the ‘Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase’ (PI-CheCK).
- The PI-CheCK Project is the first pan-India longitudinal study conducted to develop an enhanced prediction model for cardiometabolic diseases, especially diabetes, liver diseases, and cardiac diseases.
- Cardiometabolic diseases are caused by genetic and lifestyle factors. They are non-communicable.
- Benefits of the project:
- Understand the mechanisms behind the rising risk and incidence of cardiometabolic disorders: This will help develop new strategies for the prevention and management of these major diseases
- Overcome risk prediction algorithms limitations: Current prediction models, based on epidemiological data from Caucasian populations, may not be accurate for the Indian population due to ethnic diversity, genetic variations, and different lifestyle and dietary habits.
Answer: (b) To develop an advanced predictive framework for cardiometabolic disorders, including diabetes and cardiac diseases; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Recently, The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced the successful conclusion of the first phase of the health monitoring project, the ‘Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase’ (PI-CheCK).
- The PI-CheCK Project is the first pan-India longitudinal study conducted to develop an enhanced prediction model for cardiometabolic diseases, especially diabetes, liver diseases, and cardiac diseases.
- Cardiometabolic diseases are caused by genetic and lifestyle factors. They are non-communicable.
- Benefits of the project:
- Understand the mechanisms behind the rising risk and incidence of cardiometabolic disorders: This will help develop new strategies for the prevention and management of these major diseases
- Overcome risk prediction algorithms limitations: Current prediction models, based on epidemiological data from Caucasian populations, may not be accurate for the Indian population due to ethnic diversity, genetic variations, and different lifestyle and dietary habits.
Answer: (b) To develop an advanced predictive framework for cardiometabolic disorders, including diabetes and cardiac diseases; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. {Geo – PG – Climatology} Consider the following statements:
- Statement I: Volcanic smoke, particularly sulfur dioxide, generally results in a temporary cooling effect on the Earth’s surface.
- Statement II: Sulfur dioxide forms sulfate aerosols that reflect sunlight back into space, causing surface cooling until the aerosols settle or are washed away by rain.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Cooling Effect by Volcanic Smoke:
- Volcanic smoke, particularly its sulfur dioxide, usually causes short-term cooling of the Earth’s surface.
Statement 2 is correct and is the correct explanation for Statement 1
- Sulfur dioxide forms sulfate aerosols that reflect sunlight back into space before it reaches the surface. This shading effect cools the surface until the sulfate settles or is washed away by rain.
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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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Cooling Effect by Volcanic Smoke:
- Volcanic smoke, particularly its sulfur dioxide, usually causes short-term cooling of the Earth’s surface.
Statement 2 is correct and is the correct explanation for Statement 1
- Sulfur dioxide forms sulfate aerosols that reflect sunlight back into space before it reaches the surface. This shading effect cools the surface until the sulfate settles or is washed away by rain.
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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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Cooling Effect by Volcanic Smoke:
- Volcanic smoke, particularly its sulfur dioxide, usually causes short-term cooling of the Earth’s surface.
Statement 2 is correct and is the correct explanation for Statement 1
- Sulfur dioxide forms sulfate aerosols that reflect sunlight back into space before it reaches the surface. This shading effect cools the surface until the sulfate settles or is washed away by rain.
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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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. {Polity – IC – FRs} Which one of the following Amendment Act) deleted the right to property from Part III of the Constitution, making it a constitutional right under Article 300-A?
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Explanation
- Recently the Supreme Court decision in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation case has significantly impacted the interpretation of the right to property (Article 300 A) in India.
- The case emphasises fair treatment for property owners and ensures they are not unfairly deprived.
- Initially, the right to property was recognized as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31 of the Constitution. However, in 1978, the 44th Amendment Act significantly altered the right to property by removing it as a fundamental right and placing it under Article 300A as a Constitutional right.
Answer: (b) 44th Amendment Act; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
- Recently the Supreme Court decision in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation case has significantly impacted the interpretation of the right to property (Article 300 A) in India.
- The case emphasises fair treatment for property owners and ensures they are not unfairly deprived.
- Initially, the right to property was recognized as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31 of the Constitution. However, in 1978, the 44th Amendment Act significantly altered the right to property by removing it as a fundamental right and placing it under Article 300A as a Constitutional right.
Answer: (b) 44th Amendment Act; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
- Recently the Supreme Court decision in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation case has significantly impacted the interpretation of the right to property (Article 300 A) in India.
- The case emphasises fair treatment for property owners and ensures they are not unfairly deprived.
- Initially, the right to property was recognized as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31 of the Constitution. However, in 1978, the 44th Amendment Act significantly altered the right to property by removing it as a fundamental right and placing it under Article 300A as a Constitutional right.
Answer: (b) 44th Amendment Act; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following pairs:
Vulture Species IUCN Status - Indian Vulture
Critically Endangered - Slender-Billed Vulture
Endangered - Pondicherry Vulture
Endangered - Egyptian Vulture
Critically Endangered How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Explanation
- Nine species of vultures are found in India.
- Six species are resident: white-rumped vulture, Indian vulture, slender-billed vulture, red-headed vulture, bearded vulture, and Egyptian vulture.
- Three species are migratory: cinereous vulture, griffon vulture, and Himalayan vulture.
Pair 1 is correct
- It is native to India, Pakistan and Nepal.
- IUCN: CR | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Pair 2 is not correct
- It is native to sub-Himalayan regions and Southeast Asia.
- IUCN: CR | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Pair 3 is not correct
- It is mainly found in the Indian subcontinent.
- IUCN: CR | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Pair 4 is not correct
- It is widely distributed from the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa to India.
- IUCN: EN | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Nine species of vultures are found in India.
- Six species are resident: white-rumped vulture, Indian vulture, slender-billed vulture, red-headed vulture, bearded vulture, and Egyptian vulture.
- Three species are migratory: cinereous vulture, griffon vulture, and Himalayan vulture.
Pair 1 is correct
- It is native to India, Pakistan and Nepal.
- IUCN: CR | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Pair 2 is not correct
- It is native to sub-Himalayan regions and Southeast Asia.
- IUCN: CR | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Pair 3 is not correct
- It is mainly found in the Indian subcontinent.
- IUCN: CR | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Pair 4 is not correct
- It is widely distributed from the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa to India.
- IUCN: EN | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Nine species of vultures are found in India.
- Six species are resident: white-rumped vulture, Indian vulture, slender-billed vulture, red-headed vulture, bearded vulture, and Egyptian vulture.
- Three species are migratory: cinereous vulture, griffon vulture, and Himalayan vulture.
Pair 1 is correct
- It is native to India, Pakistan and Nepal.
- IUCN: CR | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Pair 2 is not correct
- It is native to sub-Himalayan regions and Southeast Asia.
- IUCN: CR | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Pair 3 is not correct
- It is mainly found in the Indian subcontinent.
- IUCN: CR | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Pair 4 is not correct
- It is widely distributed from the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa to India.
- IUCN: EN | CITES: Appendix II | WPA: Schedule I
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. {Polity – IC – Federal Structure} Consider the following statements:
- In a Holding Together Federation, the central authority often holds the upper hand to accommodate the country’s diversity.
- In a Coming Together Federation, separate states combine to create a more unified entity, and states enjoy greater autonomy.
- Asymmetrical Federation refers to a system where components of a nation have uneven powers and relationships both vertically and horizontally.
How many of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct:
- In a Holding Together Federation, the central authority holds more power to manage the diversity within the country. Examples include India, Spain, and Belgium.
- Article 1 of the Constitution refers to India as a “Union of States,” implying that no state can secede and that the federation is not formed by an agreement among states.
Statement 2 is correct:
- In a Coming Together Federation, separate states unite to form a stronger entity, and they generally retain significant autonomy. Examples include the United States, Australia, and Switzerland.
Statement 3 is correct
- An Asymmetrical Federation is characterized by uneven power distribution among its constituent parts, both in vertical relationships (between states and the central government) and horizontal relationships (among states). Examples include Russia, Ethiopia, Canada, and India’s special provisions for certain regions.
Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct:
- In a Holding Together Federation, the central authority holds more power to manage the diversity within the country. Examples include India, Spain, and Belgium.
- Article 1 of the Constitution refers to India as a “Union of States,” implying that no state can secede and that the federation is not formed by an agreement among states.
Statement 2 is correct:
- In a Coming Together Federation, separate states unite to form a stronger entity, and they generally retain significant autonomy. Examples include the United States, Australia, and Switzerland.
Statement 3 is correct
- An Asymmetrical Federation is characterized by uneven power distribution among its constituent parts, both in vertical relationships (between states and the central government) and horizontal relationships (among states). Examples include Russia, Ethiopia, Canada, and India’s special provisions for certain regions.
Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct:
- In a Holding Together Federation, the central authority holds more power to manage the diversity within the country. Examples include India, Spain, and Belgium.
- Article 1 of the Constitution refers to India as a “Union of States,” implying that no state can secede and that the federation is not formed by an agreement among states.
Statement 2 is correct:
- In a Coming Together Federation, separate states unite to form a stronger entity, and they generally retain significant autonomy. Examples include the United States, Australia, and Switzerland.
Statement 3 is correct
- An Asymmetrical Federation is characterized by uneven power distribution among its constituent parts, both in vertical relationships (between states and the central government) and horizontal relationships (among states). Examples include Russia, Ethiopia, Canada, and India’s special provisions for certain regions.
Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Easy
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