Editorials Quiz 2021-22
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Introducing yet another ingenious course, InsightsIAS is excited to announce our new initiative QUED – Questions from Editorials. Considering the number of questions that appeared from Editorials in previous year UPSC Prelims Examinations, we feel it is wise for students to cover Editorials from Prelims point of view as well in order to achieve that extra edge. Although, we have covered important editorials separately in our Editorial Section as well as under Secure Initiative, MCQ practice can prove to be crucial for better performance and guaranteed result.
We strongly recommend you at add QUED along with Static Quiz ,Current Affairs Quiz and RTM for your Daily MCQ practice.
We will be posting 5 MCQs at 11am everyday from Monday to Saturday on http://www.insightsonindia.com. QUED will be available under QUIZ menu.
We hope students utilize this initiative to the best of advantage. 🙂
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to Thol Wildlife Sanctuary, Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements.
- All of them are Ramsar sites
- All of them are birding sites
- All of them are naturally formed wetlands
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Thol Wildlife Sanctuary, Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary are Ramsar sites and birding sites.
Thol Lake is an artificial lake located in Gujarat.
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Solution: a)
Thol Wildlife Sanctuary, Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary are Ramsar sites and birding sites.
Thol Lake is an artificial lake located in Gujarat.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Certificates of Deposits (CD).
- Minimum amount for certificate of deposit has been fixed at Rs. 1 Lakh, to be accepted from a single subscriber.
- Banks can grant loans against CD.
- CD’s maturity period is between seven days to one year for commercial banks.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
- A certificate of deposit (CD) is a product offered by banks and credit unions that offers an interest rate premium in exchange for the customer agreeing to leave a lump-sum deposit untouched for a predetermined period of time. Banks/FIs cannot grant loans against CDs.
- Minimum amount for Certificate of Deposit has been fixed at Rs. 1 Lakh, to be accepted from a single subscriber, larger amounts have to be in the multiples of Rs. 1 Lakh.
- Certificates of Deposit are money market instruments and their maturity period is between seven days to one year for commercial banks. For Financial Institutions, the maturity is not less than a year and not more than three years.
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Solution: b)
- A certificate of deposit (CD) is a product offered by banks and credit unions that offers an interest rate premium in exchange for the customer agreeing to leave a lump-sum deposit untouched for a predetermined period of time. Banks/FIs cannot grant loans against CDs.
- Minimum amount for Certificate of Deposit has been fixed at Rs. 1 Lakh, to be accepted from a single subscriber, larger amounts have to be in the multiples of Rs. 1 Lakh.
- Certificates of Deposit are money market instruments and their maturity period is between seven days to one year for commercial banks. For Financial Institutions, the maturity is not less than a year and not more than three years.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are the examples of Oxidation Reaction?
- Wine gets sour with time
- The taste of butter changes if left for a longer time
- A reddish brown powder gets coated on articles made of iron
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
The term oxidation was originally used to describe reactions in which an element combines with oxygen. The iron metal is oxidized to form the iron oxide known as rust.
Electrochemical reactions are great examples of oxidation reactions.
All the above are the examples of Oxidation Reaction.
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Solution: d)
The term oxidation was originally used to describe reactions in which an element combines with oxygen. The iron metal is oxidized to form the iron oxide known as rust.
Electrochemical reactions are great examples of oxidation reactions.
All the above are the examples of Oxidation Reaction.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Mangrove Forests in India are found in which of the following states?
- West Bengal
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
- Gujarat
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
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Solution: c)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Bureau of Indian Standard operates the hallmarking scheme in India.
- Hallmarkingis a guarantee of purity or fineness of precious metal articles.
- It is mandatory to get the hallmarking of all gold jewellery and gold artefacts in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), which operates gold and silver hallmarking scheme in India, defines hallmarking as the “accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles.” So, it is a “guarantee of purity or fineness” of precious metal articles.
However, a certain category of jewellery and items will be exempted from the mandatory requirement of hallmarking.
According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, “Export and re-import of jewellery as per Trade Policy of Government of India — Jewellery for international exhibitions, jewellery for government-approved B2B domestic exhibitions will be exempted from mandatory Hallmarking.”
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that watches, fountain pens and special types of jewellery such as Kundan, Polki and Jadau will be exempted from hallmarking.
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Solution: a)
The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), which operates gold and silver hallmarking scheme in India, defines hallmarking as the “accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles.” So, it is a “guarantee of purity or fineness” of precious metal articles.
However, a certain category of jewellery and items will be exempted from the mandatory requirement of hallmarking.
According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, “Export and re-import of jewellery as per Trade Policy of Government of India — Jewellery for international exhibitions, jewellery for government-approved B2B domestic exhibitions will be exempted from mandatory Hallmarking.”
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that watches, fountain pens and special types of jewellery such as Kundan, Polki and Jadau will be exempted from hallmarking.
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