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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsIn India, the registration of political parties is governed by which of following provisions?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Registration of political parties: • Registration of Political parties is governed by the provisions of Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. • A party seeking registration under the said Section with the Election Commission has to submit an application to the Commission within a period of 30 days following the date of its formation as per guidelines prescribed by the Election Commission of India in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Commission of India and Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Registration of political parties: • Registration of Political parties is governed by the provisions of Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. • A party seeking registration under the said Section with the Election Commission has to submit an application to the Commission within a period of 30 days following the date of its formation as per guidelines prescribed by the Election Commission of India in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Commission of India and Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- During the election period, the Election Commission of India (ECI) can order the government to observe election related guidelines.
- When on election duty, government officers work under the control of the ECI and not the government.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Very few election commissions in the world have such wide-ranging powers as the Election Commission of India.
- EC takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results.
- It implements the Code of Conduct and punishes any candidate or party that violates it.
- During the election period, the EC can order the government to follow some guidelines, to prevent use and misuse of governmental power to enhance its chances to win elections, or to transfer some government officials.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Very few election commissions in the world have such wide-ranging powers as the Election Commission of India.
- EC takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results.
- It implements the Code of Conduct and punishes any candidate or party that violates it.
- During the election period, the EC can order the government to follow some guidelines, to prevent use and misuse of governmental power to enhance its chances to win elections, or to transfer some government officials.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
As per the Election Commission, a political party shall be eligible to be recognized as a National party:
- If it secures six per cent of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha
- If it is recognised as a state party in four states
- If it wins two per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha at a general election; and these candidates are elected from three states
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A registered party is recognised as a national party only if it fulfils any one of the three conditions listed below: o A party should win 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha from at least three different states. o At a general election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in any four or more states and in addition it wins four Lok Sabha seats. o A party gets recognition as a state party in four states.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A registered party is recognised as a national party only if it fulfils any one of the three conditions listed below: o A party should win 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha from at least three different states. o At a general election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in any four or more states and in addition it wins four Lok Sabha seats. o A party gets recognition as a state party in four states.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization.
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- Ancient Greek civilization was contemporary to Harappan civilization.
- The evidence of beadmakers’ shops have been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal.
- At Kalibangan, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Egypt civilization and Mesopotamian civilization were contemporary to Harappan Civilization. Ancient Greek civilization came into existence much later after the decline of Harappan civilization.
- Bead-making also was an important craft. Beads were made of precious and semiprecious stones such as agate and carnelian. Steatite was used for making beads.
The evidence of beadmakers’ shops have been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal. Gold and silver beads have also been found. Ivory carving and inlaying used in beads, bracelets and other decorations were also in practice. - At Lothal, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo. This suggests that Lothal was an important portand trading centre of the Harappan people.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Egypt civilization and Mesopotamian civilization were contemporary to Harappan Civilization. Ancient Greek civilization came into existence much later after the decline of Harappan civilization.
- Bead-making also was an important craft. Beads were made of precious and semiprecious stones such as agate and carnelian. Steatite was used for making beads.
The evidence of beadmakers’ shops have been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal. Gold and silver beads have also been found. Ivory carving and inlaying used in beads, bracelets and other decorations were also in practice. - At Lothal, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo. This suggests that Lothal was an important portand trading centre of the Harappan people.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Harappan sites are located in India?
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- Amri
- Banawali
- Lothal
- Balakot
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- Dholavira, the archaeological site of a Harappan-era city is located in Haryana.
- Dholavira is the first site of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) in India to get the UNESCO world heritage site tag.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Dholavira, the archaeological site of a Harappan-era city, received the UNESCO world heritage site tag. While Dholavira became the fourth site from Gujarat and 40th from India to make the list, it is the first site of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) in India to get the tag.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Dholavira, the archaeological site of a Harappan-era city, received the UNESCO world heritage site tag. While Dholavira became the fourth site from Gujarat and 40th from India to make the list, it is the first site of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) in India to get the tag.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) was promoted by the World Trade Organization in 1995 for uniform global IPR rules.
- TRIPS does not have a provision to enable governments to enforce ‘compulsory licensing’.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) regime was promoted by the World Trade Organization in 1995 for uniform global IPR rules. TRIPS is founded on the principle of “product patents”.
- TRIPS does have a provision to enable governments to enforce ‘compulsory licensing’. They can demand that an innovator company must allow domestic, lower cost, producers to increase the supply of the drug in an emergency, with compensation to the inventor of course.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) regime was promoted by the World Trade Organization in 1995 for uniform global IPR rules. TRIPS is founded on the principle of “product patents”.
- TRIPS does have a provision to enable governments to enforce ‘compulsory licensing’. They can demand that an innovator company must allow domestic, lower cost, producers to increase the supply of the drug in an emergency, with compensation to the inventor of course.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a Central Sector scheme.
- It launched by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a Central Sector scheme launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture,Government of India for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits.
- The scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India.Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance – CFA to State Governments, Union Territory Administrations for the infrastructure development of circuits.
- This scheme is envisioned to synergise with other schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill India, Make in India etc. with the idea of positioning the tourism sector as a major engine for job creation, the driving force for economic growth, building synergy with various sectors to enable tourism to realise its potential.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a Central Sector scheme launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture,Government of India for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits.
- The scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India.Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance – CFA to State Governments, Union Territory Administrations for the infrastructure development of circuits.
- This scheme is envisioned to synergise with other schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill India, Make in India etc. with the idea of positioning the tourism sector as a major engine for job creation, the driving force for economic growth, building synergy with various sectors to enable tourism to realise its potential.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsC onsider the following pairs:
Species IUCN Status
- White-backed vulture Critically Endangered
- Himalayan vulture Endangered
- Griffon vulture Vulnerable
Which of the given above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- White-backed Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture, Red-headed vulture, and Long-billed Vulture: Critically Endangered
- Egyptian vulture: Endangered
- Himalayan vulture, Griffon vulture: Least Concern
- Bearded vulture: Not threatened
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- White-backed Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture, Red-headed vulture, and Long-billed Vulture: Critically Endangered
- Egyptian vulture: Endangered
- Himalayan vulture, Griffon vulture: Least Concern
- Bearded vulture: Not threatened
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the ‘Manda buffalo’:
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- It is the state animal of Chhattisgarh.
- It has been listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) has recognised the Manda buffalo as the 19th unique breed of buffaloes found in India.
- It is found in the Eastern Ghats and plateau of Koraput region of Odisha.
- The Manda are resistant to parasitic infections, less prone to diseases and can thrive on modest resources.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) has recognised the Manda buffalo as the 19th unique breed of buffaloes found in India.
- It is found in the Eastern Ghats and plateau of Koraput region of Odisha.
- The Manda are resistant to parasitic infections, less prone to diseases and can thrive on modest resources.
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