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
Consider the following statements regarding Question Hour.
- Asking of questions is an inherent and unfettered parliamentary right of members.
- Always the last hour of a sitting of Lok Sabha is devoted to the Questions and this hour is called the Question Hour.
- Sometimes questions may lead to the appointment of a Commission or a Court of Enquiry when matters raised by Members are of wide public importance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Generally, the first hour of a sitting of Lok Sabha is devoted to the Questions and this hour is called the Question Hour.
Asking of questions is an inherent and unfettered parliamentary right of members. It is during the Question Hour that the members can ask questions on every aspect of administration and Governmental activity. Government policies in national as well as international spheres come into sharp focus as the members try to elicit pertinent information during the Question Hour.
It is through questions in the Parliament that the Government remains in touch with the people in as much as members are enabled thereby to ventilate the grievances of the public in matters concerning the administration.
Sometimes questions may lead to the appointment of a Commission, a Court of Enquiry or even Legislation when matters raised by Members are grave enough to agitate the public mind and are of wide public importance.
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Solution: b)
Generally, the first hour of a sitting of Lok Sabha is devoted to the Questions and this hour is called the Question Hour.
Asking of questions is an inherent and unfettered parliamentary right of members. It is during the Question Hour that the members can ask questions on every aspect of administration and Governmental activity. Government policies in national as well as international spheres come into sharp focus as the members try to elicit pertinent information during the Question Hour.
It is through questions in the Parliament that the Government remains in touch with the people in as much as members are enabled thereby to ventilate the grievances of the public in matters concerning the administration.
Sometimes questions may lead to the appointment of a Commission, a Court of Enquiry or even Legislation when matters raised by Members are grave enough to agitate the public mind and are of wide public importance.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Hard currency is usually preferred because
- It is seen as politically and economically stable.
- It is widely accepted around the world as a form of payment for goods and services.
- It is not likely to depreciate or appreciate suddenly.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
Hard currency refers to money that is issued by a nation that is seen as politically and economically stable. Hard currencies are widely accepted around the world as a form of payment for goods and services and may be preferred over the domestic currency.
A hard currency is expected to remain relatively stable through a short period of time, and to be highly liquid in the forex or foreign exchange (FX) market. The most tradable currencies in the world are the U.S. dollar (USD), European euro (EUR), Japanese yen (JPY), British pound (GBP), Swiss franc (CHF), Canadian dollar (CAD) and the Australian dollar (AUD). All of these currencies have the confidence of international investors and businesses because they are not generally prone to dramatic depreciation or appreciation.
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Solution: c)
Hard currency refers to money that is issued by a nation that is seen as politically and economically stable. Hard currencies are widely accepted around the world as a form of payment for goods and services and may be preferred over the domestic currency.
A hard currency is expected to remain relatively stable through a short period of time, and to be highly liquid in the forex or foreign exchange (FX) market. The most tradable currencies in the world are the U.S. dollar (USD), European euro (EUR), Japanese yen (JPY), British pound (GBP), Swiss franc (CHF), Canadian dollar (CAD) and the Australian dollar (AUD). All of these currencies have the confidence of international investors and businesses because they are not generally prone to dramatic depreciation or appreciation.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Oil spills can be treated with bioremediation by using some species of
- Algae
- Plants
- Archea
- Bacteria
- Fungi
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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Solution: d)
Bioremediation refers to the use of specific microorganisms or plants to metabolize and remove harmful substances. These organisms are known for their biochemical and physical affinity to hydrocarbons among other pollutants. Various types of bacteria, archaea, algae, fungi, and some species of plants are all able to break down specific toxic waste products into safer constituents.
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Solution: d)
Bioremediation refers to the use of specific microorganisms or plants to metabolize and remove harmful substances. These organisms are known for their biochemical and physical affinity to hydrocarbons among other pollutants. Various types of bacteria, archaea, algae, fungi, and some species of plants are all able to break down specific toxic waste products into safer constituents.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Strait of Malacca is between the Malay Peninsula and Socotra island.
- Strait of Hormuz connects Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The Strait of Malacca or Straits of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water, between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
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Solution: b)
The Strait of Malacca or Straits of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water, between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Mucormycosis.
- The disease is caused by a group of moulds, called mucormycetes, that live throughout the environment including in soil and on plants.
- Moulds can get into sinuses and deposit there and they can get into the air spaces in the head.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: d)
What is mucormycosis?
The disease is caused by a group of moulds, called mucormycetes, that live throughout the environment including in soil and on plants. Mucormycosis is seen throughout the world. It can be acquired in hospitals – most commonly by vulnerable transplant patients – when the moulds get on hospital linens, travel through ventilation systems, or are transmitted on adhesives.
They’re a family of fungus that gets into your sinuses and deposit there, and they can get into the air spaces in your head.
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Solution: d)
What is mucormycosis?
The disease is caused by a group of moulds, called mucormycetes, that live throughout the environment including in soil and on plants. Mucormycosis is seen throughout the world. It can be acquired in hospitals – most commonly by vulnerable transplant patients – when the moulds get on hospital linens, travel through ventilation systems, or are transmitted on adhesives.
They’re a family of fungus that gets into your sinuses and deposit there, and they can get into the air spaces in your head.
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