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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Statements:
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- The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur.
- Under fifth Schedule, Tribal Advisory council in the States having scheduled areas shall Consist of 20 Members.
- Under fifth Schedule, The Governor is empowered to declare an area to be a Scheduled Area.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram [Not Manipur].
- S2: According to fifth Schedule, Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribes advisory council to advise on welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes. It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly.
- S3: Under fifth Schedule, The president [Not the Governor] is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area. He can also increase or decrease its area, alter its boundary lines, rescind such designation or make fresh orders for such redesignation on an area in consultation with the governor of the state concerned.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/hc-orders-composite-floor-test-in-btc/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram [Not Manipur].
- S2: According to fifth Schedule, Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribes advisory council to advise on welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes. It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly.
- S3: Under fifth Schedule, The president [Not the Governor] is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area. He can also increase or decrease its area, alter its boundary lines, rescind such designation or make fresh orders for such redesignation on an area in consultation with the governor of the state concerned.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/hc-orders-composite-floor-test-in-btc/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWho among the following is/are empowered by the Indian Constitution to restrict the territorial extent of Central Legislation with respect to tribal areas?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Governor of Assam may likewise direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a tribal area (autonomours district) in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions. The President enjoys the same power with respect to tribal areas (autonomous districts) in Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/hc-orders-composite-floor-test-in-btc/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Governor of Assam may likewise direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a tribal area (autonomours district) in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions. The President enjoys the same power with respect to tribal areas (autonomous districts) in Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/hc-orders-composite-floor-test-in-btc/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following rivers originate from the Tibetan plateau?
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- Karnali
- Indus
- Sutlej
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Tibet has been called the “Water Tower” of Asia.
- The Mekong, the Yellow river, the Yangthze, the Yarlung Tsampo (Brahmaputra), the Indus, Sutlej and the Karnali all originate on the Tibetan plateau and support hundreds of millions of people downstream.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/us-congress-passes-tibetan-policy-and-support-act/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Tibet has been called the “Water Tower” of Asia.
- The Mekong, the Yellow river, the Yangthze, the Yarlung Tsampo (Brahmaputra), the Indus, Sutlej and the Karnali all originate on the Tibetan plateau and support hundreds of millions of people downstream.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/us-congress-passes-tibetan-policy-and-support-act/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsAs per the “Code on Wages Act – 2019”, the definition of ‘Wages’ include:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Wages include salary, allowance, or any other component expressed in monetary terms. This does not include bonus payable to employees or any travelling allowance, among others.
About the Code on Wages Act:
- The code will amalgamate the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.
- The wage code universalises the provisions of minimum wages and timely payment of wages to all employees, irrespective of the sector and wage ceiling.
- It ensures the “right to sustenance” for every worker and intends to increase the legislative protection of minimum wage from existing about 40% to 100% workforce.
- It also introduces the concept of statutory floor wage which will be computed based on minimum living conditions and extended qualitative living conditions across the country for all workers.
- While fixing the minimum rate of wages, the central government shall divide the concerned geographical area into three categories – metropolitan area, non-metropolitan area and the rural area.
- The minimum wages decided by the central or state governments must be higher than the floor wage.
- Payment of wages: Wages will be paid in (i) coins, (ii) currency notes, (iii) by cheque, (iv) by crediting to the bank account, or (v) through electronic mode. The wage period will be fixed by the employer as either: (i) daily, (ii) weekly, (iii) fortnightly, or (iv) monthly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/cii-ficci-to-seek-a-pause-on-wage-code/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Wages include salary, allowance, or any other component expressed in monetary terms. This does not include bonus payable to employees or any travelling allowance, among others.
About the Code on Wages Act:
- The code will amalgamate the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.
- The wage code universalises the provisions of minimum wages and timely payment of wages to all employees, irrespective of the sector and wage ceiling.
- It ensures the “right to sustenance” for every worker and intends to increase the legislative protection of minimum wage from existing about 40% to 100% workforce.
- It also introduces the concept of statutory floor wage which will be computed based on minimum living conditions and extended qualitative living conditions across the country for all workers.
- While fixing the minimum rate of wages, the central government shall divide the concerned geographical area into three categories – metropolitan area, non-metropolitan area and the rural area.
- The minimum wages decided by the central or state governments must be higher than the floor wage.
- Payment of wages: Wages will be paid in (i) coins, (ii) currency notes, (iii) by cheque, (iv) by crediting to the bank account, or (v) through electronic mode. The wage period will be fixed by the employer as either: (i) daily, (ii) weekly, (iii) fortnightly, or (iv) monthly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/cii-ficci-to-seek-a-pause-on-wage-code/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
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- The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) is a group of social and economic infrastructure projects in India over a period of five years.
- Majority of the investments will be from the Central Government.
- India Investment Grid provides real-time updates on the implementation of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) is a group of social and economic infrastructure projects in India over a period of five years with an initial sanctioned amount of ₹102 lakh crore.
- The centre (39 percent) and state (39 percent) are expected to have an almost equal share in implementing the projects, while the private sector has 22 percent share.
- The India Investment Grid is designed to give real-time updates on the implementation of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/centre-to-set-up-development-finance-entity/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) is a group of social and economic infrastructure projects in India over a period of five years with an initial sanctioned amount of ₹102 lakh crore.
- The centre (39 percent) and state (39 percent) are expected to have an almost equal share in implementing the projects, while the private sector has 22 percent share.
- The India Investment Grid is designed to give real-time updates on the implementation of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/centre-to-set-up-development-finance-entity/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustards (GIB).
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- It is identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Project Great Indian Bustard was launched by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for identifying and fencing off bustard breeding grounds in existing protected area.
- The bird is categorised as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
- IUCN status: critically endangered.
- Found in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and in the CMS Convention and in Appendix I of CITES.
- Identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Project Great Indian Bustard by the state of Rajasthan — identifying and fencing off bustard breeding grounds in existing protected areas as well as provide secure breeding enclosures in areas outside protected areas.
- Protected areas: Desert National Park Sanctuary — Rajasthan, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary – Andhra Pradesh and Karera Wildlife Sanctuary– Madhya Pradesh.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
- IUCN status: critically endangered.
- Found in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and in the CMS Convention and in Appendix I of CITES.
- Identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Project Great Indian Bustard by the state of Rajasthan — identifying and fencing off bustard breeding grounds in existing protected areas as well as provide secure breeding enclosures in areas outside protected areas.
- Protected areas: Desert National Park Sanctuary — Rajasthan, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary – Andhra Pradesh and Karera Wildlife Sanctuary– Madhya Pradesh.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?
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- It is spread over two districts.
- There is no human habitation inside the Park.
- It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Situated in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Indian state Rajasthan.
- S2: This is clearly incorrect. A national park can have human habitation.
- S3: This is common knowledge.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/pokhrans-firefly-bird-diverters-shine-to-save-the-great-indian-bustard/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Situated in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Indian state Rajasthan.
- S2: This is clearly incorrect. A national park can have human habitation.
- S3: This is common knowledge.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/pokhrans-firefly-bird-diverters-shine-to-save-the-great-indian-bustard/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points‘FRUITS’ portal for land records, a project of e-governance was launched by which of the following:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: ‘FRUITS’ portal for land records launched:
- The ‘FRUITS’ (Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System) portal, a project of e-governance by Karnataka Government.
- The portal was integrated to the Bhoomi portal of the State for fetching and validating land details.
- It will eliminate visit of farmers to sub-registrar offices.
- How it works?
- In this portal, all the farmers will be registered and given a FID Number.
- Using this number, the financial and lending institutions can access the land details of the farmers as well as their borrowings and take a quick decision on lending to the farmers depending on their requirements.
- All financial institutions would be brought on to the portal so that at one place, all the data pertaining to the loans of the farmers would be available.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-december-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: ‘FRUITS’ portal for land records launched:
- The ‘FRUITS’ (Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System) portal, a project of e-governance by Karnataka Government.
- The portal was integrated to the Bhoomi portal of the State for fetching and validating land details.
- It will eliminate visit of farmers to sub-registrar offices.
- How it works?
- In this portal, all the farmers will be registered and given a FID Number.
- Using this number, the financial and lending institutions can access the land details of the farmers as well as their borrowings and take a quick decision on lending to the farmers depending on their requirements.
- All financial institutions would be brought on to the portal so that at one place, all the data pertaining to the loans of the farmers would be available.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-december-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Tiger Reserve – State in which it is found:
- Simlipal – Odisha
- Bor – West Bengal
- Kalakkad Mundanthurai – Kerala
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Bor Tiger Reserve – Maharashtra
- Kalakkad Mundanthurai – Tamil Nadu
Refer: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mankidia-denied-habitat-in-simlipal/article22392195.ece
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Bor Tiger Reserve – Maharashtra
- Kalakkad Mundanthurai – Tamil Nadu
Refer: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mankidia-denied-habitat-in-simlipal/article22392195.ece
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
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- It is an Earth-centered orbit with an altitude of 2,000 km or less.
- The International Space Station conducts operations in LEO.
- Major disadvantage of low Earth orbit is that it requires high amount of energy for satellite placement.
- Spy satellites cannot use LEO.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- Low earth orbit refers to an altitude up to 2,000 km or less. A satellite in the LEO can monitor activities on the ground and water surfaces.
- A low Earth orbit requires the lowest amount of energy for satellite placement. It provides high bandwidth and low communication latency. Satellites and space stations in LEO are more accessible for crew and servicing.
- Earth observation satellites and spy satellites use LEO as they are able to see the surface of the Earth clearly by being close to it.
- The International Space Station is in a LEO about 330 km to 420 km above Earth’s surface.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- Low earth orbit refers to an altitude up to 2,000 km or less. A satellite in the LEO can monitor activities on the ground and water surfaces.
- A low Earth orbit requires the lowest amount of energy for satellite placement. It provides high bandwidth and low communication latency. Satellites and space stations in LEO are more accessible for crew and servicing.
- Earth observation satellites and spy satellites use LEO as they are able to see the surface of the Earth clearly by being close to it.
- The International Space Station is in a LEO about 330 km to 420 km above Earth’s surface.
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