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May 16 2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs)
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[Quiz] Daily Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs) – May 16 2024
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
Q1. {MoHFW – Initiatives} Consider the following statements regarding the Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative:
- The Tele-MANAS initiative is supported technologically by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS).
- The primary aim of Tele-MANAS is to provide free tele-mental health services across the country, especially in remote or under-served areas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) serves as the nodal center for the initiative, meaning it plays a central role in coordinating and overseeing the tele-mental health services.
- The technological support for the Tele-MANAS initiative is actually provided by the International Institute of Information Technology-Bangalore (IIITB).
Statement 2 is correct
- Tele-MANAS is designed to offer round-the-clock, free tele-mental health services to people throughout India.
- A significant focus of this program is to reach individuals in remote and under-served areas, ensuring that mental health support is accessible to those who might not otherwise have easy access to such services.
- The initiative includes a network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence to achieve this goal.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) serves as the nodal center for the initiative, meaning it plays a central role in coordinating and overseeing the tele-mental health services.
- The technological support for the Tele-MANAS initiative is actually provided by the International Institute of Information Technology-Bangalore (IIITB).
Statement 2 is correct
- Tele-MANAS is designed to offer round-the-clock, free tele-mental health services to people throughout India.
- A significant focus of this program is to reach individuals in remote and under-served areas, ensuring that mental health support is accessible to those who might not otherwise have easy access to such services.
- The initiative includes a network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence to achieve this goal.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) serves as the nodal center for the initiative, meaning it plays a central role in coordinating and overseeing the tele-mental health services.
- The technological support for the Tele-MANAS initiative is actually provided by the International Institute of Information Technology-Bangalore (IIITB).
Statement 2 is correct
- Tele-MANAS is designed to offer round-the-clock, free tele-mental health services to people throughout India.
- A significant focus of this program is to reach individuals in remote and under-served areas, ensuring that mental health support is accessible to those who might not otherwise have easy access to such services.
- The initiative includes a network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence to achieve this goal.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
Q2. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements about Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWLHs):
- CWLHs are core areas within tiger reserves with the highest level of protection, notified by the state government in consultation with an expert committee.
- Settlement of forest rights under the Forest Rights Act is mandatory for CWLHs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Critical Wildlife Habitats are established under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
- CWLHs are areas within national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that must be preserved for wildlife conservation purposes, not limited to tiger reserves.
- Identification of CWLHs carried out by the Forest Departments on a case-to-case basis.
- Notification of CWLHs requires the consent of Gram Sabhas and affected stakeholders.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Forest Rights Act, also known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, mandates the settlement of forest rights before the declaration of CWLHs.
- This process is crucial to ensure that the rights of indigenous and local communities are recognized and settled.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Critical Wildlife Habitats are established under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
- CWLHs are areas within national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that must be preserved for wildlife conservation purposes, not limited to tiger reserves.
- Identification of CWLHs carried out by the Forest Departments on a case-to-case basis.
- Notification of CWLHs requires the consent of Gram Sabhas and affected stakeholders.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Forest Rights Act, also known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, mandates the settlement of forest rights before the declaration of CWLHs.
- This process is crucial to ensure that the rights of indigenous and local communities are recognized and settled.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Critical Wildlife Habitats are established under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
- CWLHs are areas within national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that must be preserved for wildlife conservation purposes, not limited to tiger reserves.
- Identification of CWLHs carried out by the Forest Departments on a case-to-case basis.
- Notification of CWLHs requires the consent of Gram Sabhas and affected stakeholders.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Forest Rights Act, also known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, mandates the settlement of forest rights before the declaration of CWLHs.
- This process is crucial to ensure that the rights of indigenous and local communities are recognized and settled.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
Q3. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements about the Soil Nailing Method:
- Soil nailing involves inserting slender rebars into the soil, laying reinforcing mesh on the slope surface, and applying concrete to form a composite body.
- The process of soil nailing includes hydroseeding to facilitate the growth of grass and plant life on the reinforced slope.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Soil nailing is a geotechnical engineering technique used to reinforce soil to make it more stable.
- It is used for slopes, excavations, retaining walls, etc., to make it more stable.
- It involves inserting slender rebars into the soil, laying reinforcing mesh on the slope surface, and applying concrete to form a composite body. This structure, akin to a gravity retaining wall, securely bonds reinforced rods with the surrounding soil.
Statement 2 is correct
- After strengthening the slope with soil nailing, hydroseeding is often applied. This process involves spraying a mixture of seeds, fertilizer, organic materials, and water onto the soil, which promotes the growth of vegetation.
- This vegetation helps to hold the topsoil together and prevents erosion, further stabilizing the slope.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Soil nailing is a geotechnical engineering technique used to reinforce soil to make it more stable.
- It is used for slopes, excavations, retaining walls, etc., to make it more stable.
- It involves inserting slender rebars into the soil, laying reinforcing mesh on the slope surface, and applying concrete to form a composite body. This structure, akin to a gravity retaining wall, securely bonds reinforced rods with the surrounding soil.
Statement 2 is correct
- After strengthening the slope with soil nailing, hydroseeding is often applied. This process involves spraying a mixture of seeds, fertilizer, organic materials, and water onto the soil, which promotes the growth of vegetation.
- This vegetation helps to hold the topsoil together and prevents erosion, further stabilizing the slope.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Soil nailing is a geotechnical engineering technique used to reinforce soil to make it more stable.
- It is used for slopes, excavations, retaining walls, etc., to make it more stable.
- It involves inserting slender rebars into the soil, laying reinforcing mesh on the slope surface, and applying concrete to form a composite body. This structure, akin to a gravity retaining wall, securely bonds reinforced rods with the surrounding soil.
Statement 2 is correct
- After strengthening the slope with soil nailing, hydroseeding is often applied. This process involves spraying a mixture of seeds, fertilizer, organic materials, and water onto the soil, which promotes the growth of vegetation.
- This vegetation helps to hold the topsoil together and prevents erosion, further stabilizing the slope.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
Q4. {S&T – Defence} Consider the following statements regarding the Igla-S system:
- The Igla-S is a hand-held, man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) designed to bring down low-flying aircraft, including cruise missiles and drones.
- The Igla-S does not include night vision capability and is not intended for deployment in high mountainous terrain along the northern border.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Igla-S is a very short-range air defence system (VSHORAD).
- It is a hand-held defence system, a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS), that can be operated by an individual or crew.
- It is designed to bring down low-flying aircraft and can also identify and neutralise air targets such as cruise missiles and drones.
- It has a range of 500 metres to 6 kilometres and attack targets up to an altitude of 3.5 kilometres.
- The speed of the missile is 400 metres per second and the deployment time is 13 seconds.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The Igla-S systems are intended for new air defence formations for high mountainous terrain along the northern border.
- It also has night vision capability for low-light operations.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Igla-S is a very short-range air defence system (VSHORAD).
- It is a hand-held defence system, a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS), that can be operated by an individual or crew.
- It is designed to bring down low-flying aircraft and can also identify and neutralise air targets such as cruise missiles and drones.
- It has a range of 500 metres to 6 kilometres and attack targets up to an altitude of 3.5 kilometres.
- The speed of the missile is 400 metres per second and the deployment time is 13 seconds.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The Igla-S systems are intended for new air defence formations for high mountainous terrain along the northern border.
- It also has night vision capability for low-light operations.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Igla-S is a very short-range air defence system (VSHORAD).
- It is a hand-held defence system, a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS), that can be operated by an individual or crew.
- It is designed to bring down low-flying aircraft and can also identify and neutralise air targets such as cruise missiles and drones.
- It has a range of 500 metres to 6 kilometres and attack targets up to an altitude of 3.5 kilometres.
- The speed of the missile is 400 metres per second and the deployment time is 13 seconds.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The Igla-S systems are intended for new air defence formations for high mountainous terrain along the northern border.
- It also has night vision capability for low-light operations.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims – Vulnerable Sections – PVTGs} Consider the following statements about the Kadar Tribe:
- The Kadar tribe is listed as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- The Kadar tribe practice shifting cultivation and builds temporary shelters thatched with leaves
- The Kadar tribe has a symbiotic relationship with nature and follows traditional protocols to ensure sustainable use of forest resources.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The Kadar tribe is listed as a PVTG in Kerala but not in Tamil Nadu.
- The Kadars are a small indigenous tribal community in South India.
- They reside along the hilly border between Cochin in Kerala and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.
- They speak the Dravidian languages of Tamil and Kannaḍa.
- They worship jungle spirits and their own kindly creator couple, as well as local forms of the Hindu deities.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- They are traditional forest dwellers who depend on forest produce for sustenance.
- Their shelters are temporary structures thatched with leaves, allowing them to move as needed based on their employment and resource collection activities.
Statement 3 is correct
- The Kadar have a deep, symbiotic relationship with the forest (Kaadu), adhering to traditional practices that promote the sustainable use of resources.
- These protocols ensure that activities such as collecting honey, firewood, resin, and herbs do not deplete the forest, allowing time for natural regeneration.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The Kadar tribe is listed as a PVTG in Kerala but not in Tamil Nadu.
- The Kadars are a small indigenous tribal community in South India.
- They reside along the hilly border between Cochin in Kerala and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.
- They speak the Dravidian languages of Tamil and Kannaḍa.
- They worship jungle spirits and their own kindly creator couple, as well as local forms of the Hindu deities.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- They are traditional forest dwellers who depend on forest produce for sustenance.
- Their shelters are temporary structures thatched with leaves, allowing them to move as needed based on their employment and resource collection activities.
Statement 3 is correct
- The Kadar have a deep, symbiotic relationship with the forest (Kaadu), adhering to traditional practices that promote the sustainable use of resources.
- These protocols ensure that activities such as collecting honey, firewood, resin, and herbs do not deplete the forest, allowing time for natural regeneration.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The Kadar tribe is listed as a PVTG in Kerala but not in Tamil Nadu.
- The Kadars are a small indigenous tribal community in South India.
- They reside along the hilly border between Cochin in Kerala and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.
- They speak the Dravidian languages of Tamil and Kannaḍa.
- They worship jungle spirits and their own kindly creator couple, as well as local forms of the Hindu deities.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- They are traditional forest dwellers who depend on forest produce for sustenance.
- Their shelters are temporary structures thatched with leaves, allowing them to move as needed based on their employment and resource collection activities.
Statement 3 is correct
- The Kadar have a deep, symbiotic relationship with the forest (Kaadu), adhering to traditional practices that promote the sustainable use of resources.
- These protocols ensure that activities such as collecting honey, firewood, resin, and herbs do not deplete the forest, allowing time for natural regeneration.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
Q6. {Prelims – PIN India} Which one of the following statements about the Kanwar lake is not correct?
Correct
Explanation
- Kanwar Lake is known as Kabartal locally and is located in Bihar’s Begusarai district.
- It is a residual oxbow lake & Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake.
- Oxbow Lake:
- It is a curved or U-shaped lake that was originally a bend in a river but became separated when the river took a new, straighter course
- They usually form in flat, low-lying plains close to where the river empties into another body of water.
- Oxbow lakes are Stillwater lakes.
- Oxbow Lake:
- It is formed due to the meandering of the Burhi Gandak River, a tributary of Ganga.
- It is a rainfed lake, according to waterbody experts and fills up during the monsoon season.
- It is the first and only wetland in Bihar of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
- In 1986, it was declared a protected area by the state government. Later, it was designated as a sanctuary by the central government to prevent bird poaching.
- Challenges faced by Kanwar Lake: Increasing silt accumulation, deforestation, and land disputes.
Answer: (b) Kanwar Lake is primarily fed by the Burhi Gandak River, a tributary of the Ganga; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- Kanwar Lake is known as Kabartal locally and is located in Bihar’s Begusarai district.
- It is a residual oxbow lake & Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake.
- Oxbow Lake:
- It is a curved or U-shaped lake that was originally a bend in a river but became separated when the river took a new, straighter course
- They usually form in flat, low-lying plains close to where the river empties into another body of water.
- Oxbow lakes are Stillwater lakes.
- Oxbow Lake:
- It is formed due to the meandering of the Burhi Gandak River, a tributary of Ganga.
- It is a rainfed lake, according to waterbody experts and fills up during the monsoon season.
- It is the first and only wetland in Bihar of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
- In 1986, it was declared a protected area by the state government. Later, it was designated as a sanctuary by the central government to prevent bird poaching.
- Challenges faced by Kanwar Lake: Increasing silt accumulation, deforestation, and land disputes.
Answer: (b) Kanwar Lake is primarily fed by the Burhi Gandak River, a tributary of the Ganga; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Kanwar Lake is known as Kabartal locally and is located in Bihar’s Begusarai district.
- It is a residual oxbow lake & Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake.
- Oxbow Lake:
- It is a curved or U-shaped lake that was originally a bend in a river but became separated when the river took a new, straighter course
- They usually form in flat, low-lying plains close to where the river empties into another body of water.
- Oxbow lakes are Stillwater lakes.
- Oxbow Lake:
- It is formed due to the meandering of the Burhi Gandak River, a tributary of Ganga.
- It is a rainfed lake, according to waterbody experts and fills up during the monsoon season.
- It is the first and only wetland in Bihar of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
- In 1986, it was declared a protected area by the state government. Later, it was designated as a sanctuary by the central government to prevent bird poaching.
- Challenges faced by Kanwar Lake: Increasing silt accumulation, deforestation, and land disputes.
Answer: (b) Kanwar Lake is primarily fed by the Burhi Gandak River, a tributary of the Ganga; Difficulty Level: Medium
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