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March 08 2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs)
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Q1. {S&T – Telecom} Consider the following statements about Calling Name Presentation (CNAP):
- Unlike Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID, it analyzes call patterns for spam detection.
- Calling Name Presentation service will be mandatorily provideded by all telecommunication companies to their subscribers to make communication safe and efficient for the Indian Consumers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) works similarly to Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID in that it uses a database to match phone numbers with names.
- When a call is received, the system checks the database for the caller’s name associated with the phone number and displays it on the recipient’s screen.
- This helps the recipient identify the caller, even if the number is not saved in their contact list.
- While native smartphone tools and third-party apps like Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID & Anti-Spam also provide calling party name identification and spam identification facilities, these services are based on crowd-sourced data, which may not be reliable.
- The database is populated with information from various sources, including user-submitted data, public databases, and partnerships with telecom operators.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Supplementary Service will be introduced in telecom network and that the service involving display of caller names on phones be offered by all telcos to subscribers on their request, a move that is expected to curb spam.
- The recognition of Caller ID as an important building block of the information communication economy is encouraging since number identification is crucial to end the menace of spam and scam calls.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) works similarly to Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID in that it uses a database to match phone numbers with names.
- When a call is received, the system checks the database for the caller’s name associated with the phone number and displays it on the recipient’s screen.
- This helps the recipient identify the caller, even if the number is not saved in their contact list.
- While native smartphone tools and third-party apps like Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID & Anti-Spam also provide calling party name identification and spam identification facilities, these services are based on crowd-sourced data, which may not be reliable.
- The database is populated with information from various sources, including user-submitted data, public databases, and partnerships with telecom operators.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Supplementary Service will be introduced in telecom network and that the service involving display of caller names on phones be offered by all telcos to subscribers on their request, a move that is expected to curb spam.
- The recognition of Caller ID as an important building block of the information communication economy is encouraging since number identification is crucial to end the menace of spam and scam calls.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) works similarly to Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID in that it uses a database to match phone numbers with names.
- When a call is received, the system checks the database for the caller’s name associated with the phone number and displays it on the recipient’s screen.
- This helps the recipient identify the caller, even if the number is not saved in their contact list.
- While native smartphone tools and third-party apps like Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID & Anti-Spam also provide calling party name identification and spam identification facilities, these services are based on crowd-sourced data, which may not be reliable.
- The database is populated with information from various sources, including user-submitted data, public databases, and partnerships with telecom operators.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Supplementary Service will be introduced in telecom network and that the service involving display of caller names on phones be offered by all telcos to subscribers on their request, a move that is expected to curb spam.
- The recognition of Caller ID as an important building block of the information communication economy is encouraging since number identification is crucial to end the menace of spam and scam calls.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Q2. {IR – IOR} Select the correct code for the countries bordering the Gulf of Aden?
Correct
Explanation
- The Gulf of Aden lies within the territories of 3 different nations.
- The Gulf of Aden is majorly shared between 3 neighbouring nations- Djibouti to the East, Somalia to the South, and Yemen to the North.
- The Western front is open water demarcated by a continental shelf system.
- The Gulf of Aden connects the Red Sea in the West and the Arabian Sea in the East.
- The Gulf is connected to the Red Sea via the straits of Bab el Mandeb.
- In the West, it narrows into the Gulf of Tadjoura near Djibouti.
- It is demarcated from the Arabian Sea by the Horn of Africa and the Yemeni Socotra islands.
- The Guardafui channel near these islands is also linked to the Gulf of Aden.
Answer: (d) Djibouti, Somalia, Yemen; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- The Gulf of Aden lies within the territories of 3 different nations.
- The Gulf of Aden is majorly shared between 3 neighbouring nations- Djibouti to the East, Somalia to the South, and Yemen to the North.
- The Western front is open water demarcated by a continental shelf system.
- The Gulf of Aden connects the Red Sea in the West and the Arabian Sea in the East.
- The Gulf is connected to the Red Sea via the straits of Bab el Mandeb.
- In the West, it narrows into the Gulf of Tadjoura near Djibouti.
- It is demarcated from the Arabian Sea by the Horn of Africa and the Yemeni Socotra islands.
- The Guardafui channel near these islands is also linked to the Gulf of Aden.
Answer: (d) Djibouti, Somalia, Yemen; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- The Gulf of Aden lies within the territories of 3 different nations.
- The Gulf of Aden is majorly shared between 3 neighbouring nations- Djibouti to the East, Somalia to the South, and Yemen to the North.
- The Western front is open water demarcated by a continental shelf system.
- The Gulf of Aden connects the Red Sea in the West and the Arabian Sea in the East.
- The Gulf is connected to the Red Sea via the straits of Bab el Mandeb.
- In the West, it narrows into the Gulf of Tadjoura near Djibouti.
- It is demarcated from the Arabian Sea by the Horn of Africa and the Yemeni Socotra islands.
- The Guardafui channel near these islands is also linked to the Gulf of Aden.
Answer: (d) Djibouti, Somalia, Yemen; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Q3. {S&T – Tech – AI} Which one of the following is the objective of Garbhini-GA2 AI Model of India?
Correct
Explanation
- The Garbhini-GA2 AI Model, developed by a team of researchers in India, aims to accurately determine fetal age during pregnancy.
- It uses machine learning algorithms to analyze ultrasound images and make accurate predictions of gestational age, which is crucial for monitoring fetal growth and development.
- It is the first computer model for estimating late-trimester gestational age to be developed and validated using data from the Indian population.
- It is part of a research program called GARBH-Ini which focuses on advanced research about birth outcomes in India.
- The GARBH-Ini program is a flagship programme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India.
- Existing Models like Hadlock and INTERGROWTH estimate pregnancy age, but they are based on Western data.
- However, Indian and Western babies grow differently during pregnancy. Hence, this model is beneficial for Indian population.
- The new Garbhini-GA2 formula for the second and third trimesters accurately determines the fetus’s age for Indian population, reducing errors by nearly three times.
Answer: (c) Accurately determine fetal age during pregnancy; Difficulty: Medium
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Explanation
- The Garbhini-GA2 AI Model, developed by a team of researchers in India, aims to accurately determine fetal age during pregnancy.
- It uses machine learning algorithms to analyze ultrasound images and make accurate predictions of gestational age, which is crucial for monitoring fetal growth and development.
- It is the first computer model for estimating late-trimester gestational age to be developed and validated using data from the Indian population.
- It is part of a research program called GARBH-Ini which focuses on advanced research about birth outcomes in India.
- The GARBH-Ini program is a flagship programme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India.
- Existing Models like Hadlock and INTERGROWTH estimate pregnancy age, but they are based on Western data.
- However, Indian and Western babies grow differently during pregnancy. Hence, this model is beneficial for Indian population.
- The new Garbhini-GA2 formula for the second and third trimesters accurately determines the fetus’s age for Indian population, reducing errors by nearly three times.
Answer: (c) Accurately determine fetal age during pregnancy; Difficulty: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The Garbhini-GA2 AI Model, developed by a team of researchers in India, aims to accurately determine fetal age during pregnancy.
- It uses machine learning algorithms to analyze ultrasound images and make accurate predictions of gestational age, which is crucial for monitoring fetal growth and development.
- It is the first computer model for estimating late-trimester gestational age to be developed and validated using data from the Indian population.
- It is part of a research program called GARBH-Ini which focuses on advanced research about birth outcomes in India.
- The GARBH-Ini program is a flagship programme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India.
- Existing Models like Hadlock and INTERGROWTH estimate pregnancy age, but they are based on Western data.
- However, Indian and Western babies grow differently during pregnancy. Hence, this model is beneficial for Indian population.
- The new Garbhini-GA2 formula for the second and third trimesters accurately determines the fetus’s age for Indian population, reducing errors by nearly three times.
Answer: (c) Accurately determine fetal age during pregnancy; Difficulty: Medium
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Q4. {S&T – Tech} Consider the following statements about Frontier Technology Lab:
- It is an advanced version of Atal Tinkering Lab that aims to engage students from diverse backgrounds with frontier technologies
- The FTLs will be funded by Atal Innovation Mission and, Meta and Microsoft will be the knowledge partners.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Frontier Technology Lab is an advanced version of Atal Tinkering Lab.
- It aims to advance the government’s agenda of digital inclusion, skilling and growth.
- Atal Innovation Mission and Meta will partner to set up FTLs in schools of strategic importance to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds across India will have equal opportunities to learn and engage with frontier technologies
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The FTLs will be funded by Meta and Atal Innovation Mission will be the knowledge partner.
- It is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including all components of the Tinkering Lab to empower students to innovate using technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Robotics, 3D Printing and Internet of Things.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Frontier Technology Lab is an advanced version of Atal Tinkering Lab.
- It aims to advance the government’s agenda of digital inclusion, skilling and growth.
- Atal Innovation Mission and Meta will partner to set up FTLs in schools of strategic importance to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds across India will have equal opportunities to learn and engage with frontier technologies
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The FTLs will be funded by Meta and Atal Innovation Mission will be the knowledge partner.
- It is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including all components of the Tinkering Lab to empower students to innovate using technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Robotics, 3D Printing and Internet of Things.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Frontier Technology Lab is an advanced version of Atal Tinkering Lab.
- It aims to advance the government’s agenda of digital inclusion, skilling and growth.
- Atal Innovation Mission and Meta will partner to set up FTLs in schools of strategic importance to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds across India will have equal opportunities to learn and engage with frontier technologies
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The FTLs will be funded by Meta and Atal Innovation Mission will be the knowledge partner.
- It is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including all components of the Tinkering Lab to empower students to innovate using technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Robotics, 3D Printing and Internet of Things.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Q5. {IC – Federal Structure} Consider the following statements with respect to Sixth Schedule:
- The Sixth Schedule provides for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions called Autonomous District Councils (ADCs).
- This Schedule contains provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur.
- The Schedule also gives ADCs the power collect royalties from licenses or leases for the extraction of minerals in their areas.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 provides for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions: Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), that have some legislative, judicial, and administrative autonomy within a state.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- This Schedule contains provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Statement 3 is correct
- The Schedule also gives Autonomous Regional Councils (ARCs) and ADCs the power to collect land revenue, impose taxes, regulate money lending and trading, collect royalties from licenses or leases for the extraction of minerals in their areas, and establish public facilities such as schools, markets, and roads.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 provides for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions: Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), that have some legislative, judicial, and administrative autonomy within a state.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- This Schedule contains provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Statement 3 is correct
- The Schedule also gives Autonomous Regional Councils (ARCs) and ADCs the power to collect land revenue, impose taxes, regulate money lending and trading, collect royalties from licenses or leases for the extraction of minerals in their areas, and establish public facilities such as schools, markets, and roads.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 provides for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions: Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), that have some legislative, judicial, and administrative autonomy within a state.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- This Schedule contains provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Statement 3 is correct
- The Schedule also gives Autonomous Regional Councils (ARCs) and ADCs the power to collect land revenue, impose taxes, regulate money lending and trading, collect royalties from licenses or leases for the extraction of minerals in their areas, and establish public facilities such as schools, markets, and roads.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Q6. {S&T – AI} Consider the following statements about IndiaAI Mission:
- It will be implemented by the ‘IndiaAI’ Independent Business Division (IBD) under Digital India Corporation (DIC).
- It will establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalysing AI innovation through strategic programmes across the public and private sector.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The IndiaAI Mission will be implemented by the ‘IndiaAI’ Independent Business Division (IBD) under Digital India Corporation (DIC).
- It will build a high-end scalable AI computing ecosystem to cater to the increasing demands from India’s rapidly expanding AI start-ups and research ecosystem.
- It will comprise AI compute infrastructure of 10,000 or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), built through public-private partnership.
- It will act as a one-stop solution for resources critical for AI innovation.
- The IndiaAI Mission will propel innovation and build domestic capacities to ensure the tech sovereignty of India.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is conceptualized to mitigate barriers to entry into AI programs and will increase AI courses in undergraduate, masters-level, and Ph.D. programs.
- Further, Data and AI Labs will be set-up in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India to impart foundational level courses.
- It will promote the AI applications in critical sectors for the problem statements sourced from Central Ministries, State Departments, and other institutions.
- It will establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalyzing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across the public and private sectors.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The IndiaAI Mission will be implemented by the ‘IndiaAI’ Independent Business Division (IBD) under Digital India Corporation (DIC).
- It will build a high-end scalable AI computing ecosystem to cater to the increasing demands from India’s rapidly expanding AI start-ups and research ecosystem.
- It will comprise AI compute infrastructure of 10,000 or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), built through public-private partnership.
- It will act as a one-stop solution for resources critical for AI innovation.
- The IndiaAI Mission will propel innovation and build domestic capacities to ensure the tech sovereignty of India.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is conceptualized to mitigate barriers to entry into AI programs and will increase AI courses in undergraduate, masters-level, and Ph.D. programs.
- Further, Data and AI Labs will be set-up in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India to impart foundational level courses.
- It will promote the AI applications in critical sectors for the problem statements sourced from Central Ministries, State Departments, and other institutions.
- It will establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalyzing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across the public and private sectors.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The IndiaAI Mission will be implemented by the ‘IndiaAI’ Independent Business Division (IBD) under Digital India Corporation (DIC).
- It will build a high-end scalable AI computing ecosystem to cater to the increasing demands from India’s rapidly expanding AI start-ups and research ecosystem.
- It will comprise AI compute infrastructure of 10,000 or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), built through public-private partnership.
- It will act as a one-stop solution for resources critical for AI innovation.
- The IndiaAI Mission will propel innovation and build domestic capacities to ensure the tech sovereignty of India.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is conceptualized to mitigate barriers to entry into AI programs and will increase AI courses in undergraduate, masters-level, and Ph.D. programs.
- Further, Data and AI Labs will be set-up in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India to impart foundational level courses.
- It will promote the AI applications in critical sectors for the problem statements sourced from Central Ministries, State Departments, and other institutions.
- It will establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalyzing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across the public and private sectors.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Q7. {IC – Judiciary} Consider the following statements:
- Bail refers to the provisional release of the accused in a criminal case in which the court is yet to announce the judgment.
- The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) explicitly defines the word ‘Bail’.
- Any individual who discerns that he may be tried for a non-bailable offence can apply for anticipatory bail.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Bail refers to the provisional release of the accused in a criminal case in which the court is yet to announce the judgment.
- The term ‘bail’ means the security that is deposited in order to secure the release of the accused.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The CrPC does not define the word bail.
- The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) was first drafted in 1882 and continues to be in use with amendments from time to time.
Statement 3 is correct
- Anticipatory bail is granted under Section 438 of CrPC either by session court or High Court.
- An application for the grant of anticipatory bail can be filed by the person who discerns that he may be arrested by the police for a non-bailable offence.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Bail refers to the provisional release of the accused in a criminal case in which the court is yet to announce the judgment.
- The term ‘bail’ means the security that is deposited in order to secure the release of the accused.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The CrPC does not define the word bail.
- The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) was first drafted in 1882 and continues to be in use with amendments from time to time.
Statement 3 is correct
- Anticipatory bail is granted under Section 438 of CrPC either by session court or High Court.
- An application for the grant of anticipatory bail can be filed by the person who discerns that he may be arrested by the police for a non-bailable offence.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Bail refers to the provisional release of the accused in a criminal case in which the court is yet to announce the judgment.
- The term ‘bail’ means the security that is deposited in order to secure the release of the accused.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The CrPC does not define the word bail.
- The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) was first drafted in 1882 and continues to be in use with amendments from time to time.
Statement 3 is correct
- Anticipatory bail is granted under Section 438 of CrPC either by session court or High Court.
- An application for the grant of anticipatory bail can be filed by the person who discerns that he may be arrested by the police for a non-bailable offence.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Q8. {Governance – Urban Local Government} Consider the following statements with respect to Cantontment:
- A cantonment is created as well as administered by the Central government.
- An officer of Defence Estates Organisation is the ex-officio president of the cantontment board.
- The executive officer of the cantonment board is appointed by the President of India.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A cantonment is created as well as administered by the Central government.
- Cantonments are designed as places of residence of both civilians and military personnel.
- Cantonments are different from the Military Stations in that the Military Stations are purely meant for the use and accommodation of the armed forces.
- It is the Entry 3 of Union List (Schedule VII) of the Constitution of India.
- Cantonments are notified under the Cantonments Act, 1924 (succeeded by the Cantonments Act, 2006).
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The overall municipal administration of the notified Cantonments is the function of the Cantonment Boards which are democratic bodies.
- Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE) is an Inter Services Organisation of the Ministry of Defence which directly controls the Cantonment Administration.
- The Station Commander of the Cantonment is the ex-officio President of the Board.
- The Board has equal representation of the elected and nominated/ex-officio members to balance the official representation with the democratic composition.
Statement 3 is correct
- The executive officer of the cantonment board is appointed by the President of India.
- An officer of the IDES or Defence Estates Organisation is the Chief Executive Officer who is also the Member-Secretary of the Board.
- He/She implements all the resolutions and decisions of the board and its committees and he/she belongs to the central cadre established for the purpose.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level; Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A cantonment is created as well as administered by the Central government.
- Cantonments are designed as places of residence of both civilians and military personnel.
- Cantonments are different from the Military Stations in that the Military Stations are purely meant for the use and accommodation of the armed forces.
- It is the Entry 3 of Union List (Schedule VII) of the Constitution of India.
- Cantonments are notified under the Cantonments Act, 1924 (succeeded by the Cantonments Act, 2006).
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The overall municipal administration of the notified Cantonments is the function of the Cantonment Boards which are democratic bodies.
- Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE) is an Inter Services Organisation of the Ministry of Defence which directly controls the Cantonment Administration.
- The Station Commander of the Cantonment is the ex-officio President of the Board.
- The Board has equal representation of the elected and nominated/ex-officio members to balance the official representation with the democratic composition.
Statement 3 is correct
- The executive officer of the cantonment board is appointed by the President of India.
- An officer of the IDES or Defence Estates Organisation is the Chief Executive Officer who is also the Member-Secretary of the Board.
- He/She implements all the resolutions and decisions of the board and its committees and he/she belongs to the central cadre established for the purpose.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level; Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A cantonment is created as well as administered by the Central government.
- Cantonments are designed as places of residence of both civilians and military personnel.
- Cantonments are different from the Military Stations in that the Military Stations are purely meant for the use and accommodation of the armed forces.
- It is the Entry 3 of Union List (Schedule VII) of the Constitution of India.
- Cantonments are notified under the Cantonments Act, 1924 (succeeded by the Cantonments Act, 2006).
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The overall municipal administration of the notified Cantonments is the function of the Cantonment Boards which are democratic bodies.
- Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE) is an Inter Services Organisation of the Ministry of Defence which directly controls the Cantonment Administration.
- The Station Commander of the Cantonment is the ex-officio President of the Board.
- The Board has equal representation of the elected and nominated/ex-officio members to balance the official representation with the democratic composition.
Statement 3 is correct
- The executive officer of the cantonment board is appointed by the President of India.
- An officer of the IDES or Defence Estates Organisation is the Chief Executive Officer who is also the Member-Secretary of the Board.
- He/She implements all the resolutions and decisions of the board and its committees and he/she belongs to the central cadre established for the purpose.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level; Medium
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Q9. {S&T – Bio – Disease} Which of the following diseases can be cured using the Penicillin G Vaccine:
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
Choose the correct code:
Correct
Explanation
- Penicillin G (potassium or sodium) is the active pharmaceutical ingredient used in several common antibiotics.
- It is used in the treatment of certain serious bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhea, syphilis, and others.
- Pneumonia and syphilis can be opportunistic infections (OI) of HIV.
- Benzylpenicillin (Penicillin G) is narrow spectrum antibiotic used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Penicillin G may also be used in some cases as prophylaxis against susceptible organisms.
Answer: (d) All; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
- Penicillin G (potassium or sodium) is the active pharmaceutical ingredient used in several common antibiotics.
- It is used in the treatment of certain serious bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhea, syphilis, and others.
- Pneumonia and syphilis can be opportunistic infections (OI) of HIV.
- Benzylpenicillin (Penicillin G) is narrow spectrum antibiotic used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Penicillin G may also be used in some cases as prophylaxis against susceptible organisms.
Answer: (d) All; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
- Penicillin G (potassium or sodium) is the active pharmaceutical ingredient used in several common antibiotics.
- It is used in the treatment of certain serious bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhea, syphilis, and others.
- Pneumonia and syphilis can be opportunistic infections (OI) of HIV.
- Benzylpenicillin (Penicillin G) is narrow spectrum antibiotic used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Penicillin G may also be used in some cases as prophylaxis against susceptible organisms.
Answer: (d) All; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Q10. {Prelims – PIN} Consider the following statements about Ayya Vaikundar:
- He established idol less community worship spaces and had community kitchens and even basic schools.
- He introduced inclusive marriage customs without a Brahmin priest or Sanskrit mantras.
- He initiated the Thuvayal Panthy programme, teaching vegetarianism and discipline to followers across Kerala.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Ayya Vaikundar, born in 1809, is revered as a social reformer and the founder of the Ayyavazhi sect, primarily in southern Tamil Nadu.
- He established community worship spaces called Nizhal Thangals, which did not have any idol or deity and only Tamil was used for worship.
- These community worship centres also had community kitchens and even basic schools.
Statement 2 is correct
- His teachings focused on equality, fraternity, and the eradication of caste-based discrimination, challenging the established religious and social hierarchies of the time.
- He encouraged all devotees to wear turbans and dhotis, promoting equality.
- He pioneered education for the lower castes and opposed discriminatory taxes.
- One of his significant interventions was the introduction of simplified, inclusive marriage customs without a Brahmin priest or Sanskrit mantras.
- He inspired priests to apply the sacred paste on devotees’ forehead, irrespective of their caste.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- He initiated the Thuvayal Panthy programme, teaching vegetarianism and discipline to followers across Tamil Nadu.
- He started Samapanthi bhojana or community eateries for people from all backgrounds.
- He would send his disciples to the homes of lower castes to eat with them.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Ayya Vaikundar, born in 1809, is revered as a social reformer and the founder of the Ayyavazhi sect, primarily in southern Tamil Nadu.
- He established community worship spaces called Nizhal Thangals, which did not have any idol or deity and only Tamil was used for worship.
- These community worship centres also had community kitchens and even basic schools.
Statement 2 is correct
- His teachings focused on equality, fraternity, and the eradication of caste-based discrimination, challenging the established religious and social hierarchies of the time.
- He encouraged all devotees to wear turbans and dhotis, promoting equality.
- He pioneered education for the lower castes and opposed discriminatory taxes.
- One of his significant interventions was the introduction of simplified, inclusive marriage customs without a Brahmin priest or Sanskrit mantras.
- He inspired priests to apply the sacred paste on devotees’ forehead, irrespective of their caste.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- He initiated the Thuvayal Panthy programme, teaching vegetarianism and discipline to followers across Tamil Nadu.
- He started Samapanthi bhojana or community eateries for people from all backgrounds.
- He would send his disciples to the homes of lower castes to eat with them.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Ayya Vaikundar, born in 1809, is revered as a social reformer and the founder of the Ayyavazhi sect, primarily in southern Tamil Nadu.
- He established community worship spaces called Nizhal Thangals, which did not have any idol or deity and only Tamil was used for worship.
- These community worship centres also had community kitchens and even basic schools.
Statement 2 is correct
- His teachings focused on equality, fraternity, and the eradication of caste-based discrimination, challenging the established religious and social hierarchies of the time.
- He encouraged all devotees to wear turbans and dhotis, promoting equality.
- He pioneered education for the lower castes and opposed discriminatory taxes.
- One of his significant interventions was the introduction of simplified, inclusive marriage customs without a Brahmin priest or Sanskrit mantras.
- He inspired priests to apply the sacred paste on devotees’ forehead, irrespective of their caste.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- He initiated the Thuvayal Panthy programme, teaching vegetarianism and discipline to followers across Tamil Nadu.
- He started Samapanthi bhojana or community eateries for people from all backgrounds.
- He would send his disciples to the homes of lower castes to eat with them.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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