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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 points“Ban the consumption of intoxicating drinks and substances that are injurious to health” is a provision made in the
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 47: The State shall make every effort to ban the consumption of intoxicating drinks and substances that are injurious to health. Though not legally enforceable, DPSPs set goals for the state so that citizens can lead a good life.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/why-do-some-indian-states-ban-alcohol-and-its-impacts/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 47: The State shall make every effort to ban the consumption of intoxicating drinks and substances that are injurious to health. Though not legally enforceable, DPSPs set goals for the state so that citizens can lead a good life.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/why-do-some-indian-states-ban-alcohol-and-its-impacts/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsThe Urban 20 (U20) is a city diplomacy initiative launched at the
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Urban 20 (U20) is a city diplomacy initiative launched on December 12, 2017, at the One Planet Summit in Paris.
- It aims to facilitate lasting engagement between the G20 and cities, raise the profile of urban issues in the G20 agenda, and establish a forum for cities to develop a collective message and perspective to inform G20 negotiations.
- C40 Cities (C40) and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) convene the U20 under the leadership of a Chair city that rotates annually, based in the G20 host country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/urban-20-u20/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Urban 20 (U20) is a city diplomacy initiative launched on December 12, 2017, at the One Planet Summit in Paris.
- It aims to facilitate lasting engagement between the G20 and cities, raise the profile of urban issues in the G20 agenda, and establish a forum for cities to develop a collective message and perspective to inform G20 negotiations.
- C40 Cities (C40) and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) convene the U20 under the leadership of a Chair city that rotates annually, based in the G20 host country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/urban-20-u20/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of a State.
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- Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) consists of the seabed and subsoil that extends to the outer edge of the continental margin, or to a distance of 200 nautical miles if the outer edge of the continental margin does not extend up to that distance.
- According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the extended continental shelf of a coastal State is considered as an extension of its Exclusive Economic Zone.
- The sovereign rights that a coastal state may exercise in the Exclusive Economic Zone, especially rights to the resources of the water column also apply to the entire stretch of extended continental shelf.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Under international law, as stated in Article 76 of the Law of the Sea Convention, the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) consists of the seabed and subsoil that extends to the outer edge of the continental margin, or to a distance of 200 nautical miles if the outer edge of the continental margin does not extend up to that distance.
- The codepicted on the reverse side of the Indian currency note of 20 rupeesntinental shelf and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) are distinct maritime zones. The extended continental shelf is not an extension of the EEZ. Some of the sovereign rights that a coastal state may exercise in the EEZ, especially rights to the resources of the water column (e.g., pelagic fisheries), do not apply to the ECS.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/anti-maritime-piracy-bill-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Under international law, as stated in Article 76 of the Law of the Sea Convention, the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) consists of the seabed and subsoil that extends to the outer edge of the continental margin, or to a distance of 200 nautical miles if the outer edge of the continental margin does not extend up to that distance.
- The codepicted on the reverse side of the Indian currency note of 20 rupeesntinental shelf and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) are distinct maritime zones. The extended continental shelf is not an extension of the EEZ. Some of the sovereign rights that a coastal state may exercise in the EEZ, especially rights to the resources of the water column (e.g., pelagic fisheries), do not apply to the ECS.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/anti-maritime-piracy-bill-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Konark Sun Temple:
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- The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.
- It is a classic illustration of the Kalinga architecture.
- It is depicted on the reverse side of the Indian currency note of 20 rupees to signify its importance to Indian cultural heritage
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty about 1250 CE.
- It is a classic illustration of the Odisha style of Architecture or Kalinga architecture..
- The new ₹10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bear signature of the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The note has the motif of ‘Sun Temple, Konark’ on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty about 1250 CE.
- It is a classic illustration of the Odisha style of Architecture or Kalinga architecture..
- The new ₹10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bear signature of the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The note has the motif of ‘Sun Temple, Konark’ on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsA major source of information related to its building and construction has been the inscriptions that run throughout the temple’s plinth. One inscription reads, ‘The King, on the two hundred and seventy fifth day of the twenty fifth year of reign, presented a gold covered finial to be planted on the top of the vimana of the temple’. The above given description refers to which of the following temples?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Some of the best examples of Dravidian style temples are in the Southern region of Tamil Nadu. Out of these, the Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjavur built by the mighty ruler, Rajaraja I of the Chola Empire, is known for its grandeur and exceptional architectural features.
- Rajaraja I, started the construction of the Brihadeswara Temple in the nineteenth year of his reign. A major source of information related to its building and construction has been the inscriptions that run throughout the temple’s plinth. One inscription reads, ‘The King, on the two hundred and seventy fifth day of the twenty fifth year of reign (A.D. 1010), presented a gold covered finial to be planted on the top of the vimana of the temple’. This means that it took a mere six years for this architectural brilliance to be completed.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Some of the best examples of Dravidian style temples are in the Southern region of Tamil Nadu. Out of these, the Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjavur built by the mighty ruler, Rajaraja I of the Chola Empire, is known for its grandeur and exceptional architectural features.
- Rajaraja I, started the construction of the Brihadeswara Temple in the nineteenth year of his reign. A major source of information related to its building and construction has been the inscriptions that run throughout the temple’s plinth. One inscription reads, ‘The King, on the two hundred and seventy fifth day of the twenty fifth year of reign (A.D. 1010), presented a gold covered finial to be planted on the top of the vimana of the temple’. This means that it took a mere six years for this architectural brilliance to be completed.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the temples at Khajuraho, consider the following statements:
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- The site of Khajuraho belonged to the Chandela Kings who ruled over Central India from the 9th to 13th centuries.
- The monuments at Khajuraho are a group of Hindu and Jaina temples.
- The Brahma temple is the only temple at Khajuraho completely built of soapstone and has a four-faced lingam in its sanctum sanctorum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The site of Khajuraho belonged to the Chandela Kings who ruled over Central India from the 9th to 13th centuries. Khajuraho was the cultural capital of the Chandela rulers as a result of which it continued to flourish despite the frequent shifting of its political capital. Initially, this group of monuments were a total of eighty-four temples out of which only twenty-five remain intact today. The monuments at Khajuraho are a group of Hindu and Jaina temples. Widely known for its magnificent structures and the much-debated erotic sculptures, Khajuraho was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1986.
- Khajuraho temples are considered as some of the best examples of Nagara style of temple architecture with a sanctum cella (garbhagriha), small vestibule (antarala), a large hall (mahamandapa), an assembly hall (mandapa) and an entrance portico (ardhamandapa).
- The temples are grouped into three categories; the Western Group, the Eastern Group and the Southern Group.
- Western Group:
- It is the western group that is known worldwide with the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Visvanatha Temple, Chausath Yogini and Chitragupta Temple being a part of it. They are considered to be some of the best representations of a typical Khajuraho temple. Out of these, the Kandariya Mahadev (102 feet in length and 66 feet in breadth) temple has a lingam enshrined in its sanctum sanctorum. Known for its intricately carved interiors depicting Gods and Goddesses, the exteriors of this temple have erotic sculptures carved on them.
- Eastern Group:
- This group is dominated by the Jaina Temples out of which the Parsvanath Temple is the largest. Initially, the temple was dedicated to Adinath which was later replaced with the idol of Parsvanath. Close to the Parsvanath temple is the Ghantai Temple and the Adinath temple. The Adinath temple is one of the later temples as a result of which the sculptures of this temple are more detailed and delicately carved.
- This group also has the Vamana, Brahma and Javeri temples of the Hindu pantheon. The Brahma temple is the only temple at Khajuraho completely built of granite and has a four-faced lingam in its sanctum sanctorum.
- Southern Group:
- The Southern Group of temples is situated slightly away from other groups and consists of the Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple and the Beejamandal Temple. The Duladeo temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has some of the best sculptures depicting apsaras and is the most famous temple among the Southern Group of temples.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The site of Khajuraho belonged to the Chandela Kings who ruled over Central India from the 9th to 13th centuries. Khajuraho was the cultural capital of the Chandela rulers as a result of which it continued to flourish despite the frequent shifting of its political capital. Initially, this group of monuments were a total of eighty-four temples out of which only twenty-five remain intact today. The monuments at Khajuraho are a group of Hindu and Jaina temples. Widely known for its magnificent structures and the much-debated erotic sculptures, Khajuraho was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1986.
- Khajuraho temples are considered as some of the best examples of Nagara style of temple architecture with a sanctum cella (garbhagriha), small vestibule (antarala), a large hall (mahamandapa), an assembly hall (mandapa) and an entrance portico (ardhamandapa).
- The temples are grouped into three categories; the Western Group, the Eastern Group and the Southern Group.
- Western Group:
- It is the western group that is known worldwide with the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Visvanatha Temple, Chausath Yogini and Chitragupta Temple being a part of it. They are considered to be some of the best representations of a typical Khajuraho temple. Out of these, the Kandariya Mahadev (102 feet in length and 66 feet in breadth) temple has a lingam enshrined in its sanctum sanctorum. Known for its intricately carved interiors depicting Gods and Goddesses, the exteriors of this temple have erotic sculptures carved on them.
- Eastern Group:
- This group is dominated by the Jaina Temples out of which the Parsvanath Temple is the largest. Initially, the temple was dedicated to Adinath which was later replaced with the idol of Parsvanath. Close to the Parsvanath temple is the Ghantai Temple and the Adinath temple. The Adinath temple is one of the later temples as a result of which the sculptures of this temple are more detailed and delicately carved.
- This group also has the Vamana, Brahma and Javeri temples of the Hindu pantheon. The Brahma temple is the only temple at Khajuraho completely built of granite and has a four-faced lingam in its sanctum sanctorum.
- Southern Group:
- The Southern Group of temples is situated slightly away from other groups and consists of the Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple and the Beejamandal Temple. The Duladeo temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has some of the best sculptures depicting apsaras and is the most famous temple among the Southern Group of temples.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Great Living Chola Temples were built by kings of the Chola Empire, which stretched over all of south India and the neighboring islands.
- The Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, built by Rajendra I, was completed in 1035.
- The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Vishnu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Great Living Chola Temples were built by kings of the Chola Empire, which stretched over all of south India and the neighbouring islands.
- The site includes three great 11th- and 12th-century Temples: the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.
- The Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, built by Rajendra I, was completed in 1035. Its 53-m vimana (sanctum tower) has recessed corners and a graceful upward curving movement, contrasting with the straight and severe tower at Thanjavur.
- The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva.
- The temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Great Living Chola Temples were built by kings of the Chola Empire, which stretched over all of south India and the neighbouring islands.
- The site includes three great 11th- and 12th-century Temples: the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.
- The Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, built by Rajendra I, was completed in 1035. Its 53-m vimana (sanctum tower) has recessed corners and a graceful upward curving movement, contrasting with the straight and severe tower at Thanjavur.
- The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva.
- The temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsAYURSWASTHYA Yojana is run by the
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- AYURSWASTHYA Yojana is run by the Ministry of AYUSH.
- About Ayurswasthya Yojana:
- Ayurswasthya Yojana is an umbrella scheme that has been developed to roll out authentic classical Ayush interventions for promoting community health care.
- It has two components: AYUSH and Public Health (PHI) and Centre of Excellence (CoE)
- Under the CoE scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible individual organizations/institutes for establishing and upgrading their functions & facilities and/or for research & development activities in AYUSH.
- The maximum admissible financial assistance under the CoE component, to an organization/institute, is 10.00 crores for a maximum period of three years
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- AYURSWASTHYA Yojana is run by the Ministry of AYUSH.
- About Ayurswasthya Yojana:
- Ayurswasthya Yojana is an umbrella scheme that has been developed to roll out authentic classical Ayush interventions for promoting community health care.
- It has two components: AYUSH and Public Health (PHI) and Centre of Excellence (CoE)
- Under the CoE scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible individual organizations/institutes for establishing and upgrading their functions & facilities and/or for research & development activities in AYUSH.
- The maximum admissible financial assistance under the CoE component, to an organization/institute, is 10.00 crores for a maximum period of three years
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points“Social Progress Index (SPI): States and Districts of India” prepared by the
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Social Progress Index (SPI): States and Districts of India prepared by the Institute for Competitiveness and Social Progress Imperative was submitted to Economic Advisory Council- Prime Minister.
- About Social Progress Index:
- Assesses states and districts based on 12 components across three critical dimensions of social progress – Basic Human Needs, Foundations of well-being, and Opportunity.
- Based on the SPI scores, states and districts have been ranked under six tiers of social progress. The tiers are Tier 1: Very High Social Progress; Tier 2: High Social Progress; Tier 3: Upper Middle Social Progress; Tier 4: Lower Middle Social Progress; Tier 5: Low Social Progress; and Tier 6: Very Low Social Progress.
- The report also dwells on India’s performance based on Global SPI. In the September 2022 report, India is ranked 110th out of 169 nations.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Social Progress Index (SPI): States and Districts of India prepared by the Institute for Competitiveness and Social Progress Imperative was submitted to Economic Advisory Council- Prime Minister.
- About Social Progress Index:
- Assesses states and districts based on 12 components across three critical dimensions of social progress – Basic Human Needs, Foundations of well-being, and Opportunity.
- Based on the SPI scores, states and districts have been ranked under six tiers of social progress. The tiers are Tier 1: Very High Social Progress; Tier 2: High Social Progress; Tier 3: Upper Middle Social Progress; Tier 4: Lower Middle Social Progress; Tier 5: Low Social Progress; and Tier 6: Very Low Social Progress.
- The report also dwells on India’s performance based on Global SPI. In the September 2022 report, India is ranked 110th out of 169 nations.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsArrange the following locations in the direction of East to West:
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- Tawang
- Bomdi la
- Tuting
- Dibang Valley
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-december-2022/
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