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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Every Census in independent India from 1931 to 2011 has published data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, but not on other castes.
- The Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) of 2011 was the first caste-based census since 1931 Census of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Every Census in independent Indiafrom 1951 to 2011 has published data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, but not on other castes. Before that, every Census until 1931 had data on caste.
- S2: The Socio-Economic Caste Census of 2011was a major exercise to obtain data about the socio-economic status of various communities.
- The SECC 2011 was the first caste-based census since 1931 Census of India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/the-criterion-for-sc-status/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Every Census in independent Indiafrom 1951 to 2011 has published data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, but not on other castes. Before that, every Census until 1931 had data on caste.
- S2: The Socio-Economic Caste Census of 2011was a major exercise to obtain data about the socio-economic status of various communities.
- The SECC 2011 was the first caste-based census since 1931 Census of India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/the-criterion-for-sc-status/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881.
- The responsibility of conducting the Census rests with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: A systematic and modern population census, in its present form was conducted non synchronously between 1865 and 1872 in different parts of the country. This effort culminating in 1872 has been popularly labeled as the first population census of India However, the first synchronous census in India was held in 1881.Since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten year.
- S2: The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/the-criterion-for-sc-status/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: A systematic and modern population census, in its present form was conducted non synchronously between 1865 and 1872 in different parts of the country. This effort culminating in 1872 has been popularly labeled as the first population census of India However, the first synchronous census in India was held in 1881.Since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten year.
- S2: The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/the-criterion-for-sc-status/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Constitution of India does not define the criteria for recognition of Scheduled Tribes.
- The Constitution of India empowers the Parliament of India to specify the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in various states and union territories.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The Constitution does not define the criteria for recognition of Scheduled Tribes.
- However, Article 366(25) of the Constitution only provides process to define Scheduled Tribes: “Scheduled Tribes means such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this Constitution.”
- Article 342(1): The President may with respect to any State or Union Territory, and where it is a State, after consultation with the Governor, by a public notification, specify the tribes or tribal communities or part of or groups within tribes or tribal communities as Scheduled Tribe in relation to that State or Union Territory.
- S2: The Constitution empowers the President to specify the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in various states and union territories. Further, it permits Parliament to modify this list of notified STs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/the-criterion-for-sc-status/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The Constitution does not define the criteria for recognition of Scheduled Tribes.
- However, Article 366(25) of the Constitution only provides process to define Scheduled Tribes: “Scheduled Tribes means such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this Constitution.”
- Article 342(1): The President may with respect to any State or Union Territory, and where it is a State, after consultation with the Governor, by a public notification, specify the tribes or tribal communities or part of or groups within tribes or tribal communities as Scheduled Tribe in relation to that State or Union Territory.
- S2: The Constitution empowers the President to specify the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in various states and union territories. Further, it permits Parliament to modify this list of notified STs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/the-criterion-for-sc-status/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), consider the following statements:
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- It is an intergovernmental organization of more than 25 Member countries.
- It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- According to its statutes, OPEC membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and shares the ideals of the organization.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: OPEC, which describes itself as a permanent intergovernmental organization, was created in Baghdad in September 1960 by founding members Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. The headquarters of the organization are in Vienna, Austria, where the OPEC Secretariat, the executive organ, carries out OPEC’s day-to-day business.
- S3: According to its statutes, OPEC membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and shares the ideals of the organization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/oil-rises-as-opec-agree-to-deep-cuts-u-s-stockpiles-fall/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: OPEC, which describes itself as a permanent intergovernmental organization, was created in Baghdad in September 1960 by founding members Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. The headquarters of the organization are in Vienna, Austria, where the OPEC Secretariat, the executive organ, carries out OPEC’s day-to-day business.
- S3: According to its statutes, OPEC membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and shares the ideals of the organization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/oil-rises-as-opec-agree-to-deep-cuts-u-s-stockpiles-fall/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsIn which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of OPEC plus group?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- What is the Opec+?
- Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
- OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
- What is OPEC?
- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, with the signing of an agreement in September 1960 by five countries namely Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. They were to become the Founder Members of the Organization.
- OPEC is a permanent, intergovernmental organization.
- OPEC’s objective is to co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among Member Countries, in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers; an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.
- It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- OPEC membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and which shares the ideals of the organization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/oil-rises-as-opec-agree-to-deep-cuts-u-s-stockpiles-fall/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- What is the Opec+?
- Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
- OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
- What is OPEC?
- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, with the signing of an agreement in September 1960 by five countries namely Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. They were to become the Founder Members of the Organization.
- OPEC is a permanent, intergovernmental organization.
- OPEC’s objective is to co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among Member Countries, in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers; an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.
- It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- OPEC membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and which shares the ideals of the organization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/oil-rises-as-opec-agree-to-deep-cuts-u-s-stockpiles-fall/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India.
- One of the tasks of PNGRB is to, ensure competitive markets for gas.
- Appeals against the decisions of PNGRB go before the Appellate Tribunals for Electricity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1:PGNRB was constituted in 2006, and therefore S1 cannot be correct. A number of regulatory bodies have existed before.
- S2:The board has several functions such as to provide, by regulations, and enforce, retail service obligations for retail outlets and marketing service obligations for entities; monitor transportation rates and take corrective action to prevent restrictive trade practice by the entities etc. This clearly indicates that is ensures a competitive market for gas. See http://www.pngrb.gov.in/Functions-of-Board.html
- S3:This is correct. The Appellate Tribunal established under section 110 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) shall be the Appellate Tribunal for PGNRB. See http://www.pngrb.gov.in/the-act.html#bm9
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/oil-rises-as-opec-agree-to-deep-cuts-u-s-stockpiles-fall/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1:PGNRB was constituted in 2006, and therefore S1 cannot be correct. A number of regulatory bodies have existed before.
- S2:The board has several functions such as to provide, by regulations, and enforce, retail service obligations for retail outlets and marketing service obligations for entities; monitor transportation rates and take corrective action to prevent restrictive trade practice by the entities etc. This clearly indicates that is ensures a competitive market for gas. See http://www.pngrb.gov.in/Functions-of-Board.html
- S3:This is correct. The Appellate Tribunal established under section 110 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) shall be the Appellate Tribunal for PGNRB. See http://www.pngrb.gov.in/the-act.html#bm9
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/oil-rises-as-opec-agree-to-deep-cuts-u-s-stockpiles-fall/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe Fair and Remunerative Price of Sugarcane is approved by the
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- CACP recommends the fair and remunerative prices based on inter-crop price parity, inflation considerations, fair return to farmers and a host of other factors.
- It is the cabinet Committee on Economic affairs that finally approves it.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- CACP recommends the fair and remunerative prices based on inter-crop price parity, inflation considerations, fair return to farmers and a host of other factors.
- It is the cabinet Committee on Economic affairs that finally approves it.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-october-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:
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- A substantial saving in seed material is made when ‘bud chip settlings are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field.
- When direct planting of setts is done, the germination percentage is better with single-budded setts as compared to setts with many buds.
- If bad weather conditions prevail when setts are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared to large setts.
- Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Conventional method of sugarcane planting requires 7 to 8 tonnes of seed cane per hectare and this is the main reason for slow rate of seed and varietal replacement. Sugarcane being a long duration crop and heavy biomass producer requires about 1500 to 2500 mm water.
- Keeping in mind the likely to be faced situations in future, the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI) has developed an integrated sugarcane cultivation model called Settling Transplanting Technology (STT). Components of the model are listed below:
- High yielding and better quality varieties
- Raising and transplanting of settlings derived from single bud setts/ bud chips
- Sub-surface drip irrigation and fertigation
- Wider row planting
- Intercropping
- Trash mulching
- Multiple ratooning
- Mechanization
- S1: Transplanting sugarcane single-bud/ bud-chip settlings can save seed cane requirement up to 80 per cent besides providing healthy plants and good field establishment. It is less expensive and labour saving in comparison with conventional sett planting.
- Other options are spaced transplanting (STP) and polybag / pro-tray nursery.
- S2 and S3: Reverse is true. See here http://www.iisr.nic.in/download/publications/ijst-December-2011.pdf
- S4: Yes, tissue culture or vegetative propagation (a subset of TC), can be used to germinate and grow these settlings which can be transplanted in the field later.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Conventional method of sugarcane planting requires 7 to 8 tonnes of seed cane per hectare and this is the main reason for slow rate of seed and varietal replacement. Sugarcane being a long duration crop and heavy biomass producer requires about 1500 to 2500 mm water.
- Keeping in mind the likely to be faced situations in future, the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI) has developed an integrated sugarcane cultivation model called Settling Transplanting Technology (STT). Components of the model are listed below:
- High yielding and better quality varieties
- Raising and transplanting of settlings derived from single bud setts/ bud chips
- Sub-surface drip irrigation and fertigation
- Wider row planting
- Intercropping
- Trash mulching
- Multiple ratooning
- Mechanization
- S1: Transplanting sugarcane single-bud/ bud-chip settlings can save seed cane requirement up to 80 per cent besides providing healthy plants and good field establishment. It is less expensive and labour saving in comparison with conventional sett planting.
- Other options are spaced transplanting (STP) and polybag / pro-tray nursery.
- S2 and S3: Reverse is true. See here http://www.iisr.nic.in/download/publications/ijst-December-2011.pdf
- S4: Yes, tissue culture or vegetative propagation (a subset of TC), can be used to germinate and grow these settlings which can be transplanted in the field later.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-october-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC):
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- At present, it is the only International Financial Services Centre in India.
- It is Headquarters in GIFT City, Gandhinagar (Gujarat).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- IFSCA (est. in 2020)is a unified authority for the development and regulation of financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the Interxcnational Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in India.
- Headquartersin GIFT City, Gandhinagar (Gujarat).
- At present, it is the only international financial servicescentre in India.
- Main objective: Develop a strong global connection and focus on the needs of the Indian economy as well as serve as an international financial platform for the entire region and the global economy as a whole.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- IFSCA (est. in 2020)is a unified authority for the development and regulation of financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the Interxcnational Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in India.
- Headquartersin GIFT City, Gandhinagar (Gujarat).
- At present, it is the only international financial servicescentre in India.
- Main objective: Develop a strong global connection and focus on the needs of the Indian economy as well as serve as an international financial platform for the entire region and the global economy as a whole.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-october-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Bandhavgarh National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- It is located in the Alwar district, Rajasthan.
- It became Tiger Reserve in 2006.
- It has a large breeding population of leopards.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.
- Declared a national park in 1968 and then became Tiger Reserve in 1993
- This park has a large biodiversity. The park has a large breeding population of leopards, and various species of deer.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.
- Declared a national park in 1968 and then became Tiger Reserve in 1993
- This park has a large biodiversity. The park has a large breeding population of leopards, and various species of deer.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-october-2022/
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