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
Which of the following mineral acids is found in Human stomach?
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Solution: c)
Gastric juice is made up of digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and other substances that are important for absorbing nutrients – about 3 to 4 liters of gastric juice are produced per day. The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. Stomach acid’s low pH level is largely due to hydrochloric acid (HCl).
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Solution: c)
Gastric juice is made up of digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and other substances that are important for absorbing nutrients – about 3 to 4 liters of gastric juice are produced per day. The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. Stomach acid’s low pH level is largely due to hydrochloric acid (HCl).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements.
- State governments raise their own funds largely through taxes on liquor, property, road and vehicles.
- Uttar Pradesh which has largest population, contributes maximum tax revenue to the Central Government.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
State governments get funds from the Central government according to the Finance Commission’s recommendations.
State governments also raise their own funds largely through taxes on liquor, property, road and vehicles.
Maharashtra, Delhi and Karnataka contribute the lion’s share of taxes to the government. These three regions along with Tamil Nadu and Gujarat contribute 72% of the tax revenue. Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest population in India, contributes only 3.12% but gets over 17% of the revenue distributed by the Central government.
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Solution: b)
State governments get funds from the Central government according to the Finance Commission’s recommendations.
State governments also raise their own funds largely through taxes on liquor, property, road and vehicles.
Maharashtra, Delhi and Karnataka contribute the lion’s share of taxes to the government. These three regions along with Tamil Nadu and Gujarat contribute 72% of the tax revenue. Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest population in India, contributes only 3.12% but gets over 17% of the revenue distributed by the Central government.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is known for
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Solution: d)
Manikaran is famous for its hot springs. Manikaran at an altitude of 1,829 mt. and 40 kms from Kullu has the finest hot water springs.
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Solution: d)
Manikaran is famous for its hot springs. Manikaran at an altitude of 1,829 mt. and 40 kms from Kullu has the finest hot water springs.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Last Ice Area’, recently seen in news
- The ‘Last Ice Area’, is located in the polar deserts of Antarctica.
- The area has stooped melting of Ice and is strong enough to withstand the effects of global warming.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
A part of the Arctic’s ice called “Last Ice Area”, located north of Greenland, has melted before expected. Scientists had believed this area was strong enough to withstand global warming.
The area is important because it was thought to be able to help ice-dependent species as ice in the surrounding areas melted away. The area is used by polar bears to hunt for seals who use ice to build dens for their offspring. Walruses too, use the surface of the ice for foraging.
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Solution: d)
A part of the Arctic’s ice called “Last Ice Area”, located north of Greenland, has melted before expected. Scientists had believed this area was strong enough to withstand global warming.
The area is important because it was thought to be able to help ice-dependent species as ice in the surrounding areas melted away. The area is used by polar bears to hunt for seals who use ice to build dens for their offspring. Walruses too, use the surface of the ice for foraging.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The term ‘Two-Pillar Solution/Two pillar package’ recently seen in news is related to
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Solution: b)
OECD releases Pillar-II model rules for domestic implementation of 15% global minimum tax.
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Solution: b)
OECD releases Pillar-II model rules for domestic implementation of 15% global minimum tax.
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