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10 PM Quiz: June 22, 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Solar eclipse:
- It is an event of Moon blocking the sunrays coming towards Earth.
- An annular solar eclipse is one when moon is at or near its apogee and between Sun and Earth.
- The path of totality is the trail of moon’s shadow as Earth rotates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth. Sometimes the moon only blocks part of the sun’s light, called a partial solar eclipse. Other times, the moon blocks all of the sun’s light, called a total solar eclipse.
Statement 2 is correct. A total solar eclipse takes place when the Moon completely blocks out the Sun’s light, and an annular eclipse happens when the Moon is farthest from Earth as the Moon seems smaller and doesn’t block the entire view of the Sun.
Statement 3 is correct. As the moon blocks the sun’s light, it casts a shadow on part of the Earth. The moon’s shadow creates a trail as Earth rotates. This trail is called the path of totality.
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Statement 1 is correct. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth. Sometimes the moon only blocks part of the sun’s light, called a partial solar eclipse. Other times, the moon blocks all of the sun’s light, called a total solar eclipse.
Statement 2 is correct. A total solar eclipse takes place when the Moon completely blocks out the Sun’s light, and an annular eclipse happens when the Moon is farthest from Earth as the Moon seems smaller and doesn’t block the entire view of the Sun.
Statement 3 is correct. As the moon blocks the sun’s light, it casts a shadow on part of the Earth. The moon’s shadow creates a trail as Earth rotates. This trail is called the path of totality.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are powers granted to Rajya Sabha by the Constitution?
- Rajya Sabha may by a resolution passed by majority of not less than two-thirds of the Members present empower parliament to legislate on a state subject.
- Parliament becomes empowered to create an All India Services if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a simple majority to that effect.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Statement 1 is correct. Article 249 provides that the Rajya Sabha may pass resolution, by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the Members present and voting, in the national interest to empower the Parliament to make laws on any matter enumerated in State List, for the whole or any part of the territory of India.
Such a resolution will remain in force for such period, not exceeding one year, as may be specified therein, but this period can be extended by one year at a time by passing further resolution
Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 312 of the Constitution provides that if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest to create one or more All India Services common to the Union and the States, Parliament will have the power to create by law such services.
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Statement 1 is correct. Article 249 provides that the Rajya Sabha may pass resolution, by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the Members present and voting, in the national interest to empower the Parliament to make laws on any matter enumerated in State List, for the whole or any part of the territory of India.
Such a resolution will remain in force for such period, not exceeding one year, as may be specified therein, but this period can be extended by one year at a time by passing further resolution
Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 312 of the Constitution provides that if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest to create one or more All India Services common to the Union and the States, Parliament will have the power to create by law such services.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Constitution empowers the state to make special provisions for empowerment of Women and Children.
- India has signed and ratified the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
- A child is entitled to relief under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Article 15(3) provides that nothing in this article (prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth) shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children.
Statement 2 is correct. India signed the CEDAW on 30 July 1980 and ratified it on 9 July 1993.
Statement 3 is correct. A child is also entitled to relief under the Domestic Violence Act. The mother of such a child can make an application on behalf of her minor child (whether male or female). In cases where the mother makes an application to the court for herself, the children can also be added as co-applicants.
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Statement 1 is correct. Article 15(3) provides that nothing in this article (prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth) shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children.
Statement 2 is correct. India signed the CEDAW on 30 July 1980 and ratified it on 9 July 1993.
Statement 3 is correct. A child is also entitled to relief under the Domestic Violence Act. The mother of such a child can make an application on behalf of her minor child (whether male or female). In cases where the mother makes an application to the court for herself, the children can also be added as co-applicants.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Tso Moriri:
- The lake is located at the Line of Actual Control with almost half of it under China’s occupation.
- It is notified in the List of Ramsar Wetland sites under the Ramsar Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Tso Moriri is not located at the LAC and none of its parts are under China’s control. The Pangong Tso is the one on LAC and having China’s control over half of it.
Statement 2 is correct. The Tso Moriri was notified in November 2002 under the List of Ramsar Wetland sites under the Ramsar Convention for its:
-Unique faunal assemblages with high diversity, endemism and number of rare or vulnerable species.
-Vital role as breeding grounds and key staging posts on migration routes for over 40 species of water birds.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Tso Moriri is not located at the LAC and none of its parts are under China’s control. The Pangong Tso is the one on LAC and having China’s control over half of it.
Statement 2 is correct. The Tso Moriri was notified in November 2002 under the List of Ramsar Wetland sites under the Ramsar Convention for its:
-Unique faunal assemblages with high diversity, endemism and number of rare or vulnerable species.
-Vital role as breeding grounds and key staging posts on migration routes for over 40 species of water birds.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA):
- It is a Statutory Authority under the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
- The main objective of WDRA is to implement Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (NWR) System in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The WDRA is a Statutory Authority under the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India established under the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007.
Statement 2 is correct. The main objective of WDRA is to implement Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (NWR) System in the country, which would help farmers to store their produce in scientific storage godowns nearby their farms and to seek loan from banks against their NWR.
The authority makes provisions for the development and regulation of warehouses which includes negotiability of warehouse receipts, registration of warehouses, promotion of scientific warehousing of goods, improving fiduciary trust of depositors and banks, enhancing liquidity in rural areas and promoting efficient supply chain.
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Statement 1 is correct. The WDRA is a Statutory Authority under the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India established under the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007.
Statement 2 is correct. The main objective of WDRA is to implement Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (NWR) System in the country, which would help farmers to store their produce in scientific storage godowns nearby their farms and to seek loan from banks against their NWR.
The authority makes provisions for the development and regulation of warehouses which includes negotiability of warehouse receipts, registration of warehouses, promotion of scientific warehousing of goods, improving fiduciary trust of depositors and banks, enhancing liquidity in rural areas and promoting efficient supply chain.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the International Day of Yoga (IDY):
- United Nations has proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by passing a resolution.
- Ministry of AYUSH is the nodal Ministry for observation of International Day of Yoga in India.
- The theme for IDY 2020 is “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.
Statement 1 is correct. Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.
The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states.
Statement 2 is correct. Ministry of AYUSH is the nodal Ministry for observation of International Day of Yoga across the country.
Statement 3 is correct. 2020 Theme for IDY, given the social distancing measures adopted by countries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, is “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”.
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Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.
Statement 1 is correct. Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.
The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states.
Statement 2 is correct. Ministry of AYUSH is the nodal Ministry for observation of International Day of Yoga across the country.
Statement 3 is correct. 2020 Theme for IDY, given the social distancing measures adopted by countries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, is “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):
- It aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India.
- It provides for technological interventions for removal of contaminants where water quality is an issue.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate States/ UTs for creation of water supply infrastructure so that every rural household has Functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 and water in adequate quantity of prescribed quality is made available on regular basis.
Other objectives include: To promote and ensure voluntary ownership among local community by way of contribution in cash, kind and/ or labour and voluntary labour (shramdaan).
To assist in ensuring sustainability of water supply system, i.e. water source, water supply infrastructure, and funds.
To empower and develop human resource in the sector such that the demands of construction, plumbing, electrical, water quality management, water treatment, catchment protection, O&M, etc. are taken care of in short and long term.
Statement 2 is correct. Its components include Greywater management, technological interventions for removal of contaminants where water quality is an issue.
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Statement 1 is correct. Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate States/ UTs for creation of water supply infrastructure so that every rural household has Functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 and water in adequate quantity of prescribed quality is made available on regular basis.
Other objectives include: To promote and ensure voluntary ownership among local community by way of contribution in cash, kind and/ or labour and voluntary labour (shramdaan).
To assist in ensuring sustainability of water supply system, i.e. water source, water supply infrastructure, and funds.
To empower and develop human resource in the sector such that the demands of construction, plumbing, electrical, water quality management, water treatment, catchment protection, O&M, etc. are taken care of in short and long term.
Statement 2 is correct. Its components include Greywater management, technological interventions for removal of contaminants where water quality is an issue.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are tributary of the Brahmaputra River?
- Siang River
- Lohit River
- Tista River
- Chindwin River
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Brahmaputra River originates from Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of about 5150m and flows for about 2900 km through Tibet (China), India and Bangladesh and joins the Ganga. The principal tributaries of the river in India are the Dibang, the Siang, the Lohit, the Subansiri, the Manas, the Tista, the Dhansiri and the Subhansiri.
Chindwin River, main tributary of the Irrawaddy River, flows through Myanmar.
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Brahmaputra River originates from Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of about 5150m and flows for about 2900 km through Tibet (China), India and Bangladesh and joins the Ganga. The principal tributaries of the river in India are the Dibang, the Siang, the Lohit, the Subansiri, the Manas, the Tista, the Dhansiri and the Subhansiri.
Chindwin River, main tributary of the Irrawaddy River, flows through Myanmar.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following election(s) in India follows Secret Ballot system?
- General Elections to House of People
- Election of the President of India
- Elections of the members of Council of States
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Option 1 is correct. General elections follow the secret ballot system whereby choice of the voter is confidential to him/her only. Section 94 of the Representation of People Act provides that Secrecy of voting is not to be infringed.
Option 2 is correct. As per Article 55(3) of the Constitution of India, the election of the President shall be held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot.
Option 3 is incorrect. Open ballot voting applies in election to Council of States. Every political party which has its member(s) as MLAs can appoint an authorized agent to verify as to whom its members have voted. The authorized agent will be seated inside the polling station in seats provided by the R.O. In case of MLAs who are members of political parties, after they mark the vote and before inserting the ballot box, are required to show the marked ballot paper to the authorized agent of their party.
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Option 1 is correct. General elections follow the secret ballot system whereby choice of the voter is confidential to him/her only. Section 94 of the Representation of People Act provides that Secrecy of voting is not to be infringed.
Option 2 is correct. As per Article 55(3) of the Constitution of India, the election of the President shall be held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot.
Option 3 is incorrect. Open ballot voting applies in election to Council of States. Every political party which has its member(s) as MLAs can appoint an authorized agent to verify as to whom its members have voted. The authorized agent will be seated inside the polling station in seats provided by the R.O. In case of MLAs who are members of political parties, after they mark the vote and before inserting the ballot box, are required to show the marked ballot paper to the authorized agent of their party.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Golden Langur:
- It is found exclusively in the Western Ghats of India.
- It is protected under the Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. The geographic range of golden langurs is limited to Assam, India and neighboring Bhutan where they live year-round. They occupy moist evergreen and tropical deciduous forests as well as some riverine areas and savannas in Assam and Bhutan.
Statement 2 is correct. They are listed in Appendix I of CITES, Endangered in the IUCN Red List and in the Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The geographic range of golden langurs is limited to Assam, India and neighboring Bhutan where they live year-round. They occupy moist evergreen and tropical deciduous forests as well as some riverine areas and savannas in Assam and Bhutan.
Statement 2 is correct. They are listed in Appendix I of CITES, Endangered in the IUCN Red List and in the Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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