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March 02 2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs)
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Question 1 of 11
1. Question
Q1. {IC – Parliament} Consider the following statements about Rajya Sabha:
- A Member has to be an elector in a parliamentary constituency anywhere in India.
- The Constitution has fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha.
- The voting process occurs within the Rajya Sabha.
- The President nominates 12 members who have experience in art, science, sports and social service to Rajya Sabha.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A Member need not be a domicile of the State from which he or she is elected to Rajya Sabha.
- He has to be an elector in a parliamentary constituency anywhere in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The term for Rajya Sabha MPs is 6 years and elections are held after every two years for 33% of the seats.
- The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and it was fixed by the Representation of the People Act (1951).
- The Members are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories using the proportional representation system through the single transferable vote.
- This method is also used in electing the President of India, the Vice-President and members of State Legislative Councils.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- To be elected, a candidate must secure a specific number of votes known as quotas or preference vote.
- The quota is determined by dividing the total valid votes by the number of seats available plus one.
- In states with multiple seats, the initial quota is calculated by multiplying the number of MLAs by 100, as each MLA’s vote is valued at 100.
- The voting process does not occur within the Rajya Sabha itself but rather in the respective state assemblies.
- The adoption of the open ballot system became standard after a 2006 Supreme Court judgment in the case of Kuldip Nayar (Vs) Union of India.
Statement 4 is incorrect
- The maximum strength of the house is 250, of which 238 are to be elected and 12 are to be nominated by the President of India.
- The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A Member need not be a domicile of the State from which he or she is elected to Rajya Sabha.
- He has to be an elector in a parliamentary constituency anywhere in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The term for Rajya Sabha MPs is 6 years and elections are held after every two years for 33% of the seats.
- The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and it was fixed by the Representation of the People Act (1951).
- The Members are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories using the proportional representation system through the single transferable vote.
- This method is also used in electing the President of India, the Vice-President and members of State Legislative Councils.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- To be elected, a candidate must secure a specific number of votes known as quotas or preference vote.
- The quota is determined by dividing the total valid votes by the number of seats available plus one.
- In states with multiple seats, the initial quota is calculated by multiplying the number of MLAs by 100, as each MLA’s vote is valued at 100.
- The voting process does not occur within the Rajya Sabha itself but rather in the respective state assemblies.
- The adoption of the open ballot system became standard after a 2006 Supreme Court judgment in the case of Kuldip Nayar (Vs) Union of India.
Statement 4 is incorrect
- The maximum strength of the house is 250, of which 238 are to be elected and 12 are to be nominated by the President of India.
- The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A Member need not be a domicile of the State from which he or she is elected to Rajya Sabha.
- He has to be an elector in a parliamentary constituency anywhere in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The term for Rajya Sabha MPs is 6 years and elections are held after every two years for 33% of the seats.
- The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and it was fixed by the Representation of the People Act (1951).
- The Members are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories using the proportional representation system through the single transferable vote.
- This method is also used in electing the President of India, the Vice-President and members of State Legislative Councils.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- To be elected, a candidate must secure a specific number of votes known as quotas or preference vote.
- The quota is determined by dividing the total valid votes by the number of seats available plus one.
- In states with multiple seats, the initial quota is calculated by multiplying the number of MLAs by 100, as each MLA’s vote is valued at 100.
- The voting process does not occur within the Rajya Sabha itself but rather in the respective state assemblies.
- The adoption of the open ballot system became standard after a 2006 Supreme Court judgment in the case of Kuldip Nayar (Vs) Union of India.
Statement 4 is incorrect
- The maximum strength of the house is 250, of which 238 are to be elected and 12 are to be nominated by the President of India.
- The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 11
2. Question
Q2. {Prelims – S&T – Defense} Exercise Samudra Lakshmana, recently seen in news, is a Maritime Exercise between India and which other Country?
Correct
Explanation
- The India-Malaysia Bilateral Maritime Exercise Samudra Laksamana is currently underway off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
- Objective: Strengthen bonds and enhance interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.
- Participating Ships: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir.
Answer: (b) Malaysia; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- The India-Malaysia Bilateral Maritime Exercise Samudra Laksamana is currently underway off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
- Objective: Strengthen bonds and enhance interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.
- Participating Ships: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir.
Answer: (b) Malaysia; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The India-Malaysia Bilateral Maritime Exercise Samudra Laksamana is currently underway off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
- Objective: Strengthen bonds and enhance interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.
- Participating Ships: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir.
Answer: (b) Malaysia; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 11
3. Question
Q3. {A&C – Festivals} Consider the following statements about Chikkara Kottikkal:
- During this festival, parents dress up their children in dazzling outfits and jewelry, and offer them to the Goddess Bhagawathi for 21 days.
- The Festival is part of a Bigger Celebration that lasts for 21 days at Shri Bhagawathi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Chikkara is a special ritual where parents show their love and gratitude to the goddess Bhagawathi by dressing up their little ones as her representatives.
- For 21 days, the parents and the children stay at the temple, and the children participate in various ceremonies and prayers.
- The parents believe that by doing this, they are pleasing the goddess and receiving her blessings for their children’s prosperity and health.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The ‘Chikkara Kottikkal’ festival is part of a bigger celebration that lasts for 21 days at the Kanichukulangara Devi temple near Cherthala in Alappuzha district of Kerala.
- It starts with Kodiyettam, which means ‘hoisting the flag’. On this day, a flag is raised at the temple, signaling the beginning of the festivities.
- The temple becomes a hub of activity, with people coming from far and wide to join the celebrations.
- The festival ends with a grand ceremony called Arattu, which means ‘holy bath’.
- On this day, the idol of the goddess is taken out of the temple and immersed in a nearby river.
- This is done to symbolize the cleansing and rejuvenation of the goddess and her devotees.
- The Kanichukulangara Devi temple is not only famous for its festivals but also for its architecture.
- The temple is a masterpiece of art and culture, with intricate carvings, paintings, and sculptures.
- The temple is famous for ‘Chikkara’, ‘Pongala’, ‘Thooka Chadu’ and Fire Works.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Chikkara is a special ritual where parents show their love and gratitude to the goddess Bhagawathi by dressing up their little ones as her representatives.
- For 21 days, the parents and the children stay at the temple, and the children participate in various ceremonies and prayers.
- The parents believe that by doing this, they are pleasing the goddess and receiving her blessings for their children’s prosperity and health.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The ‘Chikkara Kottikkal’ festival is part of a bigger celebration that lasts for 21 days at the Kanichukulangara Devi temple near Cherthala in Alappuzha district of Kerala.
- It starts with Kodiyettam, which means ‘hoisting the flag’. On this day, a flag is raised at the temple, signaling the beginning of the festivities.
- The temple becomes a hub of activity, with people coming from far and wide to join the celebrations.
- The festival ends with a grand ceremony called Arattu, which means ‘holy bath’.
- On this day, the idol of the goddess is taken out of the temple and immersed in a nearby river.
- This is done to symbolize the cleansing and rejuvenation of the goddess and her devotees.
- The Kanichukulangara Devi temple is not only famous for its festivals but also for its architecture.
- The temple is a masterpiece of art and culture, with intricate carvings, paintings, and sculptures.
- The temple is famous for ‘Chikkara’, ‘Pongala’, ‘Thooka Chadu’ and Fire Works.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Chikkara is a special ritual where parents show their love and gratitude to the goddess Bhagawathi by dressing up their little ones as her representatives.
- For 21 days, the parents and the children stay at the temple, and the children participate in various ceremonies and prayers.
- The parents believe that by doing this, they are pleasing the goddess and receiving her blessings for their children’s prosperity and health.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The ‘Chikkara Kottikkal’ festival is part of a bigger celebration that lasts for 21 days at the Kanichukulangara Devi temple near Cherthala in Alappuzha district of Kerala.
- It starts with Kodiyettam, which means ‘hoisting the flag’. On this day, a flag is raised at the temple, signaling the beginning of the festivities.
- The temple becomes a hub of activity, with people coming from far and wide to join the celebrations.
- The festival ends with a grand ceremony called Arattu, which means ‘holy bath’.
- On this day, the idol of the goddess is taken out of the temple and immersed in a nearby river.
- This is done to symbolize the cleansing and rejuvenation of the goddess and her devotees.
- The Kanichukulangara Devi temple is not only famous for its festivals but also for its architecture.
- The temple is a masterpiece of art and culture, with intricate carvings, paintings, and sculptures.
- The temple is famous for ‘Chikkara’, ‘Pongala’, ‘Thooka Chadu’ and Fire Works.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 11
4. Question
Q4. {IE – Banking} Consider the following statements with respect to Financial Intelligence Unit:
- It is an independent body reporting directly to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Minister of Home Affairs.
- It is also responsible for strengthening efforts of national intelligence agencies in pursuing the global efforts against money laundering and financing of terrorism.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Financial Intelligence Unit was set by the Government of India in November 2004.
- It is the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions.
- It is an independent body reporting directly to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the union Finance Minister.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is also responsible for coordinating and strengthening efforts of national and international intelligence, investigation and enforcement agencies in pursuing the global efforts against money laundering and financing of terrorism.
- Functions:
- Collection of Information: Act as the central reception point for receiving Cash Transaction reports (CTRs), Non-Profit Organisation Transaction Report(NTRs), Cross Border Wire Transfer Reports (CBWTRs), Reports on Purchase or Sale of Immovable Property (IPRs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) from various reporting entities.
- Analysis of Information: Analyze received information in order to uncover patterns of transactions suggesting suspicion of money laundering and related crimes.
- Sharing of Information: Share information with national intelligence/law enforcement agencies, national regulatory authorities and Foreign Financial Intelligence Units.
- Act as Central Repository: Establish and maintain National Data Base on the basis of reports received from reporting entities.
- Coordination: Coordinate and strengthen collection and sharing of financial intelligence through an effective national, regional and global network to combat money laundering and related crimes.
- Research and Analysis: Monitor and identify strategic key areas on money laundering trends, typologies and developments.
Answer: (b) 2 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Financial Intelligence Unit was set by the Government of India in November 2004.
- It is the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions.
- It is an independent body reporting directly to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the union Finance Minister.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is also responsible for coordinating and strengthening efforts of national and international intelligence, investigation and enforcement agencies in pursuing the global efforts against money laundering and financing of terrorism.
- Functions:
- Collection of Information: Act as the central reception point for receiving Cash Transaction reports (CTRs), Non-Profit Organisation Transaction Report(NTRs), Cross Border Wire Transfer Reports (CBWTRs), Reports on Purchase or Sale of Immovable Property (IPRs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) from various reporting entities.
- Analysis of Information: Analyze received information in order to uncover patterns of transactions suggesting suspicion of money laundering and related crimes.
- Sharing of Information: Share information with national intelligence/law enforcement agencies, national regulatory authorities and Foreign Financial Intelligence Units.
- Act as Central Repository: Establish and maintain National Data Base on the basis of reports received from reporting entities.
- Coordination: Coordinate and strengthen collection and sharing of financial intelligence through an effective national, regional and global network to combat money laundering and related crimes.
- Research and Analysis: Monitor and identify strategic key areas on money laundering trends, typologies and developments.
Answer: (b) 2 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Financial Intelligence Unit was set by the Government of India in November 2004.
- It is the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions.
- It is an independent body reporting directly to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the union Finance Minister.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is also responsible for coordinating and strengthening efforts of national and international intelligence, investigation and enforcement agencies in pursuing the global efforts against money laundering and financing of terrorism.
- Functions:
- Collection of Information: Act as the central reception point for receiving Cash Transaction reports (CTRs), Non-Profit Organisation Transaction Report(NTRs), Cross Border Wire Transfer Reports (CBWTRs), Reports on Purchase or Sale of Immovable Property (IPRs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) from various reporting entities.
- Analysis of Information: Analyze received information in order to uncover patterns of transactions suggesting suspicion of money laundering and related crimes.
- Sharing of Information: Share information with national intelligence/law enforcement agencies, national regulatory authorities and Foreign Financial Intelligence Units.
- Act as Central Repository: Establish and maintain National Data Base on the basis of reports received from reporting entities.
- Coordination: Coordinate and strengthen collection and sharing of financial intelligence through an effective national, regional and global network to combat money laundering and related crimes.
- Research and Analysis: Monitor and identify strategic key areas on money laundering trends, typologies and developments.
Answer: (b) 2 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 11
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims – In News} BioTRIG, recently in news is related to?
Correct
Explanation
- BioTRIG is a community level pyrolysis system that runs on villagers’ waste.
- BioTRIG can provide multiple benefits to the Below Poverty Level (BPL) rural communities.
- The project also envisions using clean-burning bio-oil to replace dirty cooking fuels in homes and using bio char to store carbon, while improving soil fertility.
- It is a new waste management technology that allows pyrolysis at a community to help rural Indians cut indoor air pollution, improve soil health, and generate clean power.
- The term ‘pyrolysis’ has Greek roots and can be roughly translated as “fire separating”.
- Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures (400-500 degree Celsius) in an inert atmosphere.
- It is the heating of an organic material, such as biomass, in the absence of oxygen.
- It involves a change in chemical composition and is most commonly used in the treatment of organic materials.
- One of the most important applications of this process is in the production of ethylene and other important carbon compounds from coal and petroleum.
Answer: (c) It is a community level pyrolysis system that runs on villagers’ waster; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- BioTRIG is a community level pyrolysis system that runs on villagers’ waste.
- BioTRIG can provide multiple benefits to the Below Poverty Level (BPL) rural communities.
- The project also envisions using clean-burning bio-oil to replace dirty cooking fuels in homes and using bio char to store carbon, while improving soil fertility.
- It is a new waste management technology that allows pyrolysis at a community to help rural Indians cut indoor air pollution, improve soil health, and generate clean power.
- The term ‘pyrolysis’ has Greek roots and can be roughly translated as “fire separating”.
- Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures (400-500 degree Celsius) in an inert atmosphere.
- It is the heating of an organic material, such as biomass, in the absence of oxygen.
- It involves a change in chemical composition and is most commonly used in the treatment of organic materials.
- One of the most important applications of this process is in the production of ethylene and other important carbon compounds from coal and petroleum.
Answer: (c) It is a community level pyrolysis system that runs on villagers’ waster; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- BioTRIG is a community level pyrolysis system that runs on villagers’ waste.
- BioTRIG can provide multiple benefits to the Below Poverty Level (BPL) rural communities.
- The project also envisions using clean-burning bio-oil to replace dirty cooking fuels in homes and using bio char to store carbon, while improving soil fertility.
- It is a new waste management technology that allows pyrolysis at a community to help rural Indians cut indoor air pollution, improve soil health, and generate clean power.
- The term ‘pyrolysis’ has Greek roots and can be roughly translated as “fire separating”.
- Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures (400-500 degree Celsius) in an inert atmosphere.
- It is the heating of an organic material, such as biomass, in the absence of oxygen.
- It involves a change in chemical composition and is most commonly used in the treatment of organic materials.
- One of the most important applications of this process is in the production of ethylene and other important carbon compounds from coal and petroleum.
Answer: (c) It is a community level pyrolysis system that runs on villagers’ waster; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 6 of 11
6. Question
Q6. {Prelims – Envi – Species} Roen olmi, recently seen in news is related to?
Correct
Explanation
- It is a mushroom of the Termitomyces species.
- It grows on termite hills and is locally known as ‘roen olmi’ in Goa.
- It is an edible wild mushroom popular among Goans and consumed during the monsoons.
- These mushrooms have no independent existence.
- They grow only in association with termites.
- Habitat: It is endemic to the Western Ghats, where the thick forest cover and high humidity provides an ideal breeding ground.
- Ecological significance: It plays a very important role as a powerful biodegrading fungus in forest and grassland ecosystems converting 50% dead plant material on the ground into rich soil.
- In fact, all Termitomyces species are edible and have unique food value attributed to their texture, flavour, nutrient content, and beneficial mediational properties.
- Additionally, Termitomyces have been recognized for their ethno-medicinal importance in various indigenous communities throughout Asia and Africa.
- Termitomyces species possess various beneficial antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Answer: (a) A mushroom of the Termitomyces species; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- It is a mushroom of the Termitomyces species.
- It grows on termite hills and is locally known as ‘roen olmi’ in Goa.
- It is an edible wild mushroom popular among Goans and consumed during the monsoons.
- These mushrooms have no independent existence.
- They grow only in association with termites.
- Habitat: It is endemic to the Western Ghats, where the thick forest cover and high humidity provides an ideal breeding ground.
- Ecological significance: It plays a very important role as a powerful biodegrading fungus in forest and grassland ecosystems converting 50% dead plant material on the ground into rich soil.
- In fact, all Termitomyces species are edible and have unique food value attributed to their texture, flavour, nutrient content, and beneficial mediational properties.
- Additionally, Termitomyces have been recognized for their ethno-medicinal importance in various indigenous communities throughout Asia and Africa.
- Termitomyces species possess various beneficial antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Answer: (a) A mushroom of the Termitomyces species; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- It is a mushroom of the Termitomyces species.
- It grows on termite hills and is locally known as ‘roen olmi’ in Goa.
- It is an edible wild mushroom popular among Goans and consumed during the monsoons.
- These mushrooms have no independent existence.
- They grow only in association with termites.
- Habitat: It is endemic to the Western Ghats, where the thick forest cover and high humidity provides an ideal breeding ground.
- Ecological significance: It plays a very important role as a powerful biodegrading fungus in forest and grassland ecosystems converting 50% dead plant material on the ground into rich soil.
- In fact, all Termitomyces species are edible and have unique food value attributed to their texture, flavour, nutrient content, and beneficial mediational properties.
- Additionally, Termitomyces have been recognized for their ethno-medicinal importance in various indigenous communities throughout Asia and Africa.
- Termitomyces species possess various beneficial antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Answer: (a) A mushroom of the Termitomyces species; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 7 of 11
7. Question
Q7. {S&T – Biotech} Consider the following statements about Ribosomes?
- Ribosomes are membrane-bound cell organelles made of RNA and proteins.
- All prokaryotic ribosomes are found free in the cytoplasm of the cell.
- Every cell needs ribosomes to manufacture proteins.
Which of of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Ribosomes are non-membrane-bound cell organelles made of RNA and proteins.
- Ribosomal structure and function are strikingly similar in all organisms and organelles.
- They are made of two subunits, the large and the small subunit which comprises ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.
Statement 2 is correct
- They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- In eukaryotic organisms, ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm, mitochondria, and chloroplast.
- All prokaryotic ribosomes are found free in the cytoplasm of the cell.
Statement 3 is correct
- Ribosomes are complex molecular machines that make proteins from amino acids in a process called protein synthesis, or translation.
- Every cell needs ribosomes to manufacture proteins.
- The ribosome reads the messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and translates that genetic code into a specified string of amino acids, which grow into long chains that fold to form proteins.
- The newly formed proteins detach themselves from the ribosome site and migrate to other parts of the cell for use.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Ribosomes are non-membrane-bound cell organelles made of RNA and proteins.
- Ribosomal structure and function are strikingly similar in all organisms and organelles.
- They are made of two subunits, the large and the small subunit which comprises ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.
Statement 2 is correct
- They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- In eukaryotic organisms, ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm, mitochondria, and chloroplast.
- All prokaryotic ribosomes are found free in the cytoplasm of the cell.
Statement 3 is correct
- Ribosomes are complex molecular machines that make proteins from amino acids in a process called protein synthesis, or translation.
- Every cell needs ribosomes to manufacture proteins.
- The ribosome reads the messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and translates that genetic code into a specified string of amino acids, which grow into long chains that fold to form proteins.
- The newly formed proteins detach themselves from the ribosome site and migrate to other parts of the cell for use.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Ribosomes are non-membrane-bound cell organelles made of RNA and proteins.
- Ribosomal structure and function are strikingly similar in all organisms and organelles.
- They are made of two subunits, the large and the small subunit which comprises ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.
Statement 2 is correct
- They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- In eukaryotic organisms, ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm, mitochondria, and chloroplast.
- All prokaryotic ribosomes are found free in the cytoplasm of the cell.
Statement 3 is correct
- Ribosomes are complex molecular machines that make proteins from amino acids in a process called protein synthesis, or translation.
- Every cell needs ribosomes to manufacture proteins.
- The ribosome reads the messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and translates that genetic code into a specified string of amino acids, which grow into long chains that fold to form proteins.
- The newly formed proteins detach themselves from the ribosome site and migrate to other parts of the cell for use.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 8 of 11
8. Question
Q8. {S&T – Space} Consider the following statements about Planum Boreum:
- It is a mix of dust, water ice and frost settled on the ground over time.
- They are the layers that can be found in the north pole of the Earth and Mars.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The North Pole of the Mars is covered in layers and layers of fine dust and water ice that are several kilometers thick and stretch out for around 1000 kilometers.
- Mars Express of European space agency (ESA) has been orbiting the Red Planet since 2003.
- It is imaging Mars’s surface, mapping its minerals, identifying the composition and circulation of its tenuous atmosphere, probing beneath its crust.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The North Pole of Mars is known as Planum Boreum formed as a mix of dust, water ice and frost settled on the Martian ground over time.
- In Martian winter, the layers are topped by a thin cap of dry ice (carbon dioxide ice) a couple of meters thick.
- This cap completely disappears into the atmosphere each Martian summer.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The North Pole of the Mars is covered in layers and layers of fine dust and water ice that are several kilometers thick and stretch out for around 1000 kilometers.
- Mars Express of European space agency (ESA) has been orbiting the Red Planet since 2003.
- It is imaging Mars’s surface, mapping its minerals, identifying the composition and circulation of its tenuous atmosphere, probing beneath its crust.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The North Pole of Mars is known as Planum Boreum formed as a mix of dust, water ice and frost settled on the Martian ground over time.
- In Martian winter, the layers are topped by a thin cap of dry ice (carbon dioxide ice) a couple of meters thick.
- This cap completely disappears into the atmosphere each Martian summer.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The North Pole of the Mars is covered in layers and layers of fine dust and water ice that are several kilometers thick and stretch out for around 1000 kilometers.
- Mars Express of European space agency (ESA) has been orbiting the Red Planet since 2003.
- It is imaging Mars’s surface, mapping its minerals, identifying the composition and circulation of its tenuous atmosphere, probing beneath its crust.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The North Pole of Mars is known as Planum Boreum formed as a mix of dust, water ice and frost settled on the Martian ground over time.
- In Martian winter, the layers are topped by a thin cap of dry ice (carbon dioxide ice) a couple of meters thick.
- This cap completely disappears into the atmosphere each Martian summer.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 9 of 11
9. Question
Q9. {Prelims – In News} Pandaram Lands, recently seen in news, refers to?
Correct
Explanation
- Pandaram lands refer to a form of land ownership.
- The term “Pandaram” is derived from the Malayalam words “panda” (property) and “aram” (rent).
- Over 60% of the land in Lakshadweep, falls under the Pandaram lands.
- This land covers parts of Androth, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Minicoy, and Agatti islands, as well as six uninhabited islands.
What is a Pandaram Land ? - Lakshadweep has been inhabited since 13 AD and pandaram land dates back to the rule of the Arakkals from the mid-1500s.
- When Arakkal Aisha became the ruler, she entered into an agreement with the islanders giving them the rights to cultivable land.
- When the British took over, they retained the policy.
- After independence, the land came under the possession of the Indian government for the time being.
- In 1965, revenue and tenancy regulations were framed that described pandaram land as land on which the administration had a proprietorship immediately before the enactment of legislation, which means that once the rules are in place, government ownership ends.
Answer: (d) Form of Land Ownership; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- Pandaram lands refer to a form of land ownership.
- The term “Pandaram” is derived from the Malayalam words “panda” (property) and “aram” (rent).
- Over 60% of the land in Lakshadweep, falls under the Pandaram lands.
- This land covers parts of Androth, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Minicoy, and Agatti islands, as well as six uninhabited islands.
What is a Pandaram Land ? - Lakshadweep has been inhabited since 13 AD and pandaram land dates back to the rule of the Arakkals from the mid-1500s.
- When Arakkal Aisha became the ruler, she entered into an agreement with the islanders giving them the rights to cultivable land.
- When the British took over, they retained the policy.
- After independence, the land came under the possession of the Indian government for the time being.
- In 1965, revenue and tenancy regulations were framed that described pandaram land as land on which the administration had a proprietorship immediately before the enactment of legislation, which means that once the rules are in place, government ownership ends.
Answer: (d) Form of Land Ownership; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Pandaram lands refer to a form of land ownership.
- The term “Pandaram” is derived from the Malayalam words “panda” (property) and “aram” (rent).
- Over 60% of the land in Lakshadweep, falls under the Pandaram lands.
- This land covers parts of Androth, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Minicoy, and Agatti islands, as well as six uninhabited islands.
What is a Pandaram Land ? - Lakshadweep has been inhabited since 13 AD and pandaram land dates back to the rule of the Arakkals from the mid-1500s.
- When Arakkal Aisha became the ruler, she entered into an agreement with the islanders giving them the rights to cultivable land.
- When the British took over, they retained the policy.
- After independence, the land came under the possession of the Indian government for the time being.
- In 1965, revenue and tenancy regulations were framed that described pandaram land as land on which the administration had a proprietorship immediately before the enactment of legislation, which means that once the rules are in place, government ownership ends.
Answer: (d) Form of Land Ownership; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 10 of 11
10. Question
Q10. {S&T – Tech} Consider the following statements with reference to the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI):
- BCI uses telepathy to communicate with computers.
- BCIs have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from neurological disorders.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- BCI does not use telepathy.
- Instead, it works by detecting and interpreting electrical signals produced by the brain, such as those associated with specific thoughts or motor actions.
- These signals are then translated into commands that can control external devices.
- Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are devices that create a direct communication pathway between a brain’s electrical activity and an external output like a computer or a robotic limb.
Statement 2 is correct
- BCIs have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from neurological disorders, such as spinal cord injuries, stroke, or neurodegenerative diseases like Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Parkinson’s disease.
- Bypassing damaged neural pathways, BCIs can help restore communication, mobility, or other functions affected by these conditions.
Answer: (b) 2 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- BCI does not use telepathy.
- Instead, it works by detecting and interpreting electrical signals produced by the brain, such as those associated with specific thoughts or motor actions.
- These signals are then translated into commands that can control external devices.
- Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are devices that create a direct communication pathway between a brain’s electrical activity and an external output like a computer or a robotic limb.
Statement 2 is correct
- BCIs have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from neurological disorders, such as spinal cord injuries, stroke, or neurodegenerative diseases like Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Parkinson’s disease.
- Bypassing damaged neural pathways, BCIs can help restore communication, mobility, or other functions affected by these conditions.
Answer: (b) 2 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- BCI does not use telepathy.
- Instead, it works by detecting and interpreting electrical signals produced by the brain, such as those associated with specific thoughts or motor actions.
- These signals are then translated into commands that can control external devices.
- Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are devices that create a direct communication pathway between a brain’s electrical activity and an external output like a computer or a robotic limb.
Statement 2 is correct
- BCIs have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from neurological disorders, such as spinal cord injuries, stroke, or neurodegenerative diseases like Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Parkinson’s disease.
- Bypassing damaged neural pathways, BCIs can help restore communication, mobility, or other functions affected by these conditions.
Answer: (b) 2 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 11 of 11
11. Question
Q11. {IC – 6th Schedule} Which one of the following is the significance of the Sixth Schedule in the context of Indian governance?
Correct
Explanation
- The Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution contains provisions related to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
- The primary objective of this schedule is to provide a degree of autonomy and self-governance to tribal communities while safeguarding their customary laws, practices, and traditions.
- The Sixth Schedule establishes Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) for these tribal areas, which have powers to make laws, manage land, and regulate traditional practices.
- These ADCs have the authority to legislate on various subjects, including land rights, forest management, and customary laws, which helps protect and preserve the unique cultural and social identity of tribal communities.
Answer: (d) It grants special autonomy to tribal areas and protects their customary laws and practices; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- The Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution contains provisions related to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
- The primary objective of this schedule is to provide a degree of autonomy and self-governance to tribal communities while safeguarding their customary laws, practices, and traditions.
- The Sixth Schedule establishes Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) for these tribal areas, which have powers to make laws, manage land, and regulate traditional practices.
- These ADCs have the authority to legislate on various subjects, including land rights, forest management, and customary laws, which helps protect and preserve the unique cultural and social identity of tribal communities.
Answer: (d) It grants special autonomy to tribal areas and protects their customary laws and practices; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution contains provisions related to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
- The primary objective of this schedule is to provide a degree of autonomy and self-governance to tribal communities while safeguarding their customary laws, practices, and traditions.
- The Sixth Schedule establishes Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) for these tribal areas, which have powers to make laws, manage land, and regulate traditional practices.
- These ADCs have the authority to legislate on various subjects, including land rights, forest management, and customary laws, which helps protect and preserve the unique cultural and social identity of tribal communities.
Answer: (d) It grants special autonomy to tribal areas and protects their customary laws and practices; Difficulty Level: Medium
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