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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.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
In India, the panchayats receive funds through which of the following sources?
- Their own sources of revenue like local taxes and revenue from common property resources
- Grants in aid from the Centre and State governments
- Discretionary or scheme-based funds
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
Broadly, panchayats have three main sources of funds — their own sources of revenue (local taxes, revenue from common property resources, etc.), grants in aid from the Centre and State governments, and discretionary or scheme-based funds. Their own sources of revenue (both tax and non-tax) constitute a tiny proportion of overall panchayat funds.
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Solution: d)
Broadly, panchayats have three main sources of funds — their own sources of revenue (local taxes, revenue from common property resources, etc.), grants in aid from the Centre and State governments, and discretionary or scheme-based funds. Their own sources of revenue (both tax and non-tax) constitute a tiny proportion of overall panchayat funds.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Operation Claw-Sword, recently seen in news is related which country?
Correct
Solution: d)
From November 20, Turkey initiated “Operation Claw-Sword” with a series of bombings on Kurdish targets in both Syria and Iraq. The airstrikes were launched following the 2022 Istanbul bombing on 13 November, that the Turkish government say was conducted by Kurdish separatists.
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Solution: d)
From November 20, Turkey initiated “Operation Claw-Sword” with a series of bombings on Kurdish targets in both Syria and Iraq. The airstrikes were launched following the 2022 Istanbul bombing on 13 November, that the Turkish government say was conducted by Kurdish separatists.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Follow-on Public Offer (FPO).
- A follow-on public offer (FPO) is the additional issuance of shares to investors by a company listed on a stock exchange.
- It is made by a company after the initial public offering (IPO).
- Companies usually announce FPOs to raise equity or reduce debt.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- A follow-on public offer (FPO), also known as a secondary offering, is the additional issuance of shares after the initial public offering (IPO).
- Companies usually announce FPOs to raise equity or reduce debt.
- The two main types of FPOs are dilutive—meaning new shares are added—and non-dilutive—meaning existing private shares are sold publicly.
- Follow-on offerings are also known as secondary offerings.
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Solution: d)
- A follow-on public offer (FPO), also known as a secondary offering, is the additional issuance of shares after the initial public offering (IPO).
- Companies usually announce FPOs to raise equity or reduce debt.
- The two main types of FPOs are dilutive—meaning new shares are added—and non-dilutive—meaning existing private shares are sold publicly.
- Follow-on offerings are also known as secondary offerings.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Iron Agewas preceded by the Stone Age and the Bronze Age.
- The dates when humans entered the Iron Age vary from one region of the world to another.
- Iron is known to have been used extensively in the Indus Valley Civilization.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The dates when humans entered the Iron Age vary from one region of the world to another. In India, too, the date has been revised with successive findings over the decades.
Iron is not known to have been used in the Indus Valley, from where the use of copper in India is said to have originated (1500 BCE).
The Iron Age is the final epoch of the three-age division of the prehistory and protohistory of humanity. It was preceded by the Stone Age (Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Chalcolithic) and the Bronze Age.
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Solution: b)
The dates when humans entered the Iron Age vary from one region of the world to another. In India, too, the date has been revised with successive findings over the decades.
Iron is not known to have been used in the Indus Valley, from where the use of copper in India is said to have originated (1500 BCE).
The Iron Age is the final epoch of the three-age division of the prehistory and protohistory of humanity. It was preceded by the Stone Age (Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Chalcolithic) and the Bronze Age.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Lok Adalat.
- Lok Adalat is an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system that delivers informal and expeditious justice to the common people.
- Lok Adalat is based on Gandhian principles.
- The first Lok Adalat was organised as a voluntary and conciliatory agency with statutory backing for its decisions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
- The first Lok Adalat camp was organised in Gujarat in 1982 as a voluntary and conciliatory agency without any statutory backing for its decisions.
- In view of its growing popularity over time, it was given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The Act makes the provisions relating to the organisation and functioning of the Lok Adalats.
- The term ‘Lok Adalat’ means ‘People’s Court’ and is based on Gandhian principles.
- It is one of the components of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system and delivers informal, cheap and expeditious justice to the common people.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
- The first Lok Adalat camp was organised in Gujarat in 1982 as a voluntary and conciliatory agency without any statutory backing for its decisions.
- In view of its growing popularity over time, it was given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The Act makes the provisions relating to the organisation and functioning of the Lok Adalats.
- The term ‘Lok Adalat’ means ‘People’s Court’ and is based on Gandhian principles.
- It is one of the components of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system and delivers informal, cheap and expeditious justice to the common people.
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