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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
According to Article 103 of the Constitution of India, if any question arises as to whether a member of either House of Parliament has become subject to disqualifications mentioned under Article 102(1), the decision of _________shall be final?
Correct
Solution: c)
Article 103, which says that if any question arises as to whether any sitting Member has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned under Article 102(1), the question shall be referred to the President whose decision shall be final.
Before giving any decision on any such question, the President shall obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinion
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Solution: c)
Article 103, which says that if any question arises as to whether any sitting Member has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned under Article 102(1), the question shall be referred to the President whose decision shall be final.
Before giving any decision on any such question, the President shall obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinion
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
- All animals that are in the wildlife trade are protected by CITES.
- If a party violates the convention, CITES can respond with sanctions, which prevent a country from trading in CITES-listed species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Many animals that are in the wildlife trade are not protected by CITES. If a party violates the convention, CITES can respond with sanctions, which prevent a country from trading in CITES-listed species. But countries are rarely sanctioned.
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Solution: b)
Many animals that are in the wildlife trade are not protected by CITES. If a party violates the convention, CITES can respond with sanctions, which prevent a country from trading in CITES-listed species. But countries are rarely sanctioned.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Great Pyramid of Giza, recently seen in news is located in
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Solution: c)
A hidden corridor, 9 m long and roughly 2 m wide, has been unearthed by scientists close to the main entrance of the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza. The discovery was originally made by the ScanPyramids project in 2016 using a non-invasive technique called cosmic-ray muon radiography.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the three pyramids in Giza, originally standing roughly 147 m above the Giza plateau. Construction was started in circa 2550 BC, during the reign of Khufu, often considered the greatest pharaoh of Egypt’s old kingdom. It is estimated that the pyramid was built using 2.5 million stone blocks, each weighing between 2.5 and 15 tonnes according to The National Geographic.
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Solution: c)
A hidden corridor, 9 m long and roughly 2 m wide, has been unearthed by scientists close to the main entrance of the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza. The discovery was originally made by the ScanPyramids project in 2016 using a non-invasive technique called cosmic-ray muon radiography.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the three pyramids in Giza, originally standing roughly 147 m above the Giza plateau. Construction was started in circa 2550 BC, during the reign of Khufu, often considered the greatest pharaoh of Egypt’s old kingdom. It is estimated that the pyramid was built using 2.5 million stone blocks, each weighing between 2.5 and 15 tonnes according to The National Geographic.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Windfall gains tax in India.
- The Windfall tax is a type of excise duty that is imposed on domestic crude oil producers to offset the extra profits they earn as a result of high global crude prices.
- This tax is updated every week by the central government, and its rates are adjusted based on the current crude prices and refining spread.
- It is applicable to the exports of gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The Windfall tax is a type of excise duty that is imposed on domestic crude oil producers to offset the extra profits they earn as a result of high global crude prices.
Meanwhile, this tax is updated every two weeks by the central government, and its rates are adjusted based on the current crude prices and refining spread.
In July 2022, the Indian government enforced this tax on crude oil producers and exports of gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel in response to private refiners looking for foreign markets to benefit from high refining margins instead of selling at lower prices within the country.
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Solution: b)
The Windfall tax is a type of excise duty that is imposed on domestic crude oil producers to offset the extra profits they earn as a result of high global crude prices.
Meanwhile, this tax is updated every two weeks by the central government, and its rates are adjusted based on the current crude prices and refining spread.
In July 2022, the Indian government enforced this tax on crude oil producers and exports of gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel in response to private refiners looking for foreign markets to benefit from high refining margins instead of selling at lower prices within the country.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
If you keep walking on the Mediterranean coast, starting from the coast of Egypt towards middle-east, you are likely to touch the coast of which of these countries en route?
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Syria
- Israel
- Turkey
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: c)
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Solution: c)
