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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.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Recently Neeraj Chopra clinched the top spot in the javelin event of the Doha Diamond League. Consider the following statements regarding Diamond League.
- The Diamond League is an annual series of elite track and field competitions.
- It is organised by International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- Each sport event/discipline is not held at each Diamond League Competition.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Diamond League is an annual series of elite track and field competitions. It was started in 2010 as a replacement for the previous IAAF Golden League and IAAF World Athletics Final events. The Diamond League is organised by World Athletics (formerly IAAF or International Association of Athletics Federations), the international governing body for athletics.
Each event/discipline is not held at each Diamond League Competition. For instance, Neeraj Chopra will not participate in the next two Diamond League meets as they will not host Men’s Javelin Throw.
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Solution: c)
The Diamond League is an annual series of elite track and field competitions. It was started in 2010 as a replacement for the previous IAAF Golden League and IAAF World Athletics Final events. The Diamond League is organised by World Athletics (formerly IAAF or International Association of Athletics Federations), the international governing body for athletics.
Each event/discipline is not held at each Diamond League Competition. For instance, Neeraj Chopra will not participate in the next two Diamond League meets as they will not host Men’s Javelin Throw.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Hybridisation involves crossing two genetically dissimilar plant varieties that can even be from the same species.
- The first-generation (F1) offspring from Hybridisation tend to have higher yields than what either parent can individually give.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
Hybridisation involves crossing two genetically dissimilar plant varieties that can even be from the same species. The first-generation (F1) offspring from such crosses tend to have higher yields than what either parent can individually give.
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Solution: d)
Hybridisation involves crossing two genetically dissimilar plant varieties that can even be from the same species. The first-generation (F1) offspring from such crosses tend to have higher yields than what either parent can individually give.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
- The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multi-national forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia.
- To be a member of CICA, a state must have at least a part of its territory in Asia.
- India is a founder member of CICA and the idea of convening CICA was first proposed by India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multi-national forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia. It is a forum based on the recognition that there is a close link between peace, security and stability in Asia and in the rest of the world.
The idea of convening CICA was first proposed by the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy H.E. Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, on 5 October 1992, at the 47th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
To be a member of CICA, a state must have at least a part of its territory in Asia.
India is a member state of CICA.
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Solution: a)
The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multi-national forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia. It is a forum based on the recognition that there is a close link between peace, security and stability in Asia and in the rest of the world.
The idea of convening CICA was first proposed by the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy H.E. Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, on 5 October 1992, at the 47th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
To be a member of CICA, a state must have at least a part of its territory in Asia.
India is a member state of CICA.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Attorney General of India (A-G).
- To be appointed as the Attorney General of India, the person should be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- The Constitution of India mandates that the Attorney General cannot hold office for more than one term.
- Attorney-General holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Under Article 76(1), the A-G is appointed by the President from among persons who are “qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court”. Article 76(4) says “the Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.”
Soli Sorabjee served as A-G twice, and Milon K Banerji was also A-G twice.
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Solution: c)
Under Article 76(1), the A-G is appointed by the President from among persons who are “qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court”. Article 76(4) says “the Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.”
Soli Sorabjee served as A-G twice, and Milon K Banerji was also A-G twice.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Chola Kingdom.
- The famous bronze Nataraja idol was commissioned by Cholas.
- The Brihadeeswara temple of Thanjavur, was built by the Cholas.
- One of the biggest setbacks for the Chola dynasty was its lack of naval force.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
One of the biggest achievements of the Chola dynasty was its naval power, allowing them to go as far as Malaysia and the Sumatra islands of Indonesia in their conquests.
The grand Brihadeeswara temple of Thanjavur, built by the Cholas, was the largest building in India in that period. Additionally, artworks and sculptures were commissioned by Chola kings and queens, including the famous bronze Nataraja idols.
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Solution: a)
One of the biggest achievements of the Chola dynasty was its naval power, allowing them to go as far as Malaysia and the Sumatra islands of Indonesia in their conquests.
The grand Brihadeeswara temple of Thanjavur, built by the Cholas, was the largest building in India in that period. Additionally, artworks and sculptures were commissioned by Chola kings and queens, including the famous bronze Nataraja idols.
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