[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 22 August 2023

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Megaliths were constructed either as burial sites or commemorative (non-sepulchral) memorials.
• Megalithic culture, one which lasted from the Neolithic Stone Age to the early Historical Period (2500 BC to AD 200) across the world. In India, archaeologists trace the majority of the megaliths to the Iron Age (1500 BC to 500 BC), though some sites precede the Iron Age, extending up to 2000 BC.
• Megaliths are spread across the Indian subcontinent, though the bulk of them are found in peninsular India, concentrated in the states of Maharashtra (mainly in Vidarbha), Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• According to archaeologists, around 2,200 megalithic sites can be found in peninsular India itself, most of them unexcavated. Even today, a living megalithic culture endures among some tribes such as the Gonds of central India and the Khasis of Meghalaya.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/22/vast-megalithic-site-in-kerala/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• In 9000 BC began an intermediate stage in Stone-Age culture, which is called the Mesolithic age. It intervened as a transitional phase between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic or New Stone ages. The Mesolithic people lived on hunting, fishing, and food gathering; at a later stage they also domesticated animals.
• The characteristic tools of the Mesolithic age are microliths or tiny tools. Mesolithic sites abound in Rajasthan, southern UP, central and eastern India, and also south of the river Krishna. Of them, Bagor in Rajasthan is very well excavated. It had a distinctive microlithic industry, and its inhabitants subsisted on hunting and pastoralism. The site remained occupied for 5000 years from the fifth millennium BC onwards. Adamgarh in MP and Bagor in Rajasthan provide the earliest evidence for the domestication of animals in the Indian part of the subcontinent; this could be around 5000 BC.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/22/vast-megalithic-site-in-kerala/

Ans: (c )

Explanation: About Mailara Cult:

• The Mailara cult is a religious tradition centred around the worship of a folk deity named Mailara, who is believed to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva.
• This cult is prevalent in parts of southern India, particularly in the Deccan region, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The cult has its own unique rituals, practices, and beliefs that have developed over time.
• Mailara is often associated with other regional deities like Mallanna in Andhra Pradesh and Khandoba in Maharashtra. The cult has a diverse following that includes people from various castes and occupations, ranging from agricultural and pastoral communities to martial groups.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/22/ancient-mailara-cult-in-coastal-karnataka/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Superconductors have zero resistance at extremely low temperatures. This is because the electrons in a superconductor are able to move freely without any scattering, which is what causes resistance in normal conductors. Superconductivity is not only observed in organic materials, but also in inorganic materials such as metals and compounds. Superconductors cannot function at any temperature, they only become superconducting below a certain critical temperature. Finally, superconductors do not always exhibit strong ferromagnetism. In fact, most superconductors are not ferromagnetic at all.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/22/demon-particle/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The correct answer is (d) All of the above. Demon particles are predicted to exist by theory, but have not yet been observed. They are thought to be responsible for the high-temperature superconductivity observed in some materials. Demon particles could potentially be used to create new types of quantum computers.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/22/demon-particle/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Tapas UAV, previously known as Rustom-2, is a Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance-Beyond Horizon-201. It’s a long-endurance drone developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment in India.
• With a wingspan of 20.6 meters and a top speed of 225 kmph, the drone can cover a range of over 250 km using the C Band frequency data link developed by DRDO.
• The UAV has the capability to fly autonomously or via remote control, making it suitable for pre-programmed missions. It boasts a compact and lightweight design, allowing for easy transport and deployment in various environments.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/22/drdos-uav-tapas/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/22/likaru-mig-la-fukche-road-ladakh/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The CERT Rules also impose an obligation on service providers, intermediaries, data centers and body corporates to report cyber incidents within a reasonable time so that CERT-In may have scope for timely action.
• https://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/incident-response-requirements-in-indian-law

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• eLISA’s primary objective is the detection and examination of gravitational waves emitted by the super-massive black holes that reside in the centres of many galaxies. In addition, eLISA will measure the signals of thousands of compact binary star systems in the Milky Way.
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_Interferometer_Space_Antenna

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Presently it is a three member body, one CEC and two other ECs.
• Statement 2: ECI decides this schedule.
• Statement 3: Splits, mergers and alliances have frequently disrupted the compositions of political parties.
• This has led to a number of disputes over which section of a divided party gets to keep the party symbol, and how to classify the resulting parties in terms of national and state parties.
• The Election Commission has to resolve these disputes, although its decisions can be challenged in the courts.
• http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/the_function.aspx#splitsandmergers

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017