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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
Consider the following statements regarding Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
- Gold ETFs are passive investment instruments that are based on gold prices and invest in gold bullion.
- One Gold ETF unit is equal to 0.1 gram of gold.
- They are regulated by Reserve Bank of India.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Gold ETFs, which track the domestic physical gold price, are passive investment instruments that are based on gold prices and invest in gold bullion. In short, Gold ETFs are units representing physical gold which may be in paper or dematerialised form.
One Gold ETF unit is equal to 1 gram of gold and is backed by physical gold of very high purity. They combine the flexibility of stock investments and the simplicity of gold investments.
SEBI regulates Gold ETFs.
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Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Gold ETFs, which track the domestic physical gold price, are passive investment instruments that are based on gold prices and invest in gold bullion. In short, Gold ETFs are units representing physical gold which may be in paper or dematerialised form.
One Gold ETF unit is equal to 1 gram of gold and is backed by physical gold of very high purity. They combine the flexibility of stock investments and the simplicity of gold investments.
SEBI regulates Gold ETFs.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Statue of Oneness’.
- The statue depicts Shankaracharya as a 12-year-old child.
- The statue is located in Kerala.
- It is situated on the bank of the Periyar River.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct.
Recently the 108-foot-tall ‘Statue of Oneness’ of Adi Shankaracharya was unveiled at Omkareshwar.
The statue depicts Shankaracharya as a 12-year-old child when he is said to have visited Omkareshwar.
The multi-metal Adi Shankaracharya statue is installed atop Mandhata Parvat hill, facing southwards towards the Narmada river.
Adi Shankara, who is believed to have lived between 788 and 820 AD, was born in Kerela’s Kaladi, situated on the bank of the Periyar River.
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Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct.
Recently the 108-foot-tall ‘Statue of Oneness’ of Adi Shankaracharya was unveiled at Omkareshwar.
The statue depicts Shankaracharya as a 12-year-old child when he is said to have visited Omkareshwar.
The multi-metal Adi Shankaracharya statue is installed atop Mandhata Parvat hill, facing southwards towards the Narmada river.
Adi Shankara, who is believed to have lived between 788 and 820 AD, was born in Kerela’s Kaladi, situated on the bank of the Periyar River.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Article 87 of the constitution of India provides which of the following occasion(s) on which the President of India addresses a joint sitting of the parliament.
- Opening session of a new legislature after a general election.
- First sitting of Parliament each year.
- Deadlock over the Constitution Amendment Bill between both the houses of parliament.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
Article 87 provides two special occasions on which the President addresses a joint sitting. The first is to address the opening session of a new legislature after a general election. The second is to address the first sitting of Parliament each year. A session of a new or continuing legislature cannot begin without fulfilling this requirement.
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Solution: c)
Article 87 provides two special occasions on which the President addresses a joint sitting. The first is to address the opening session of a new legislature after a general election. The second is to address the first sitting of Parliament each year. A session of a new or continuing legislature cannot begin without fulfilling this requirement.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following countries share their boundary with Lake Victoria?
- Tanzania
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Ethiopia
How many of the above options is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Options 1, 3 and 4 are correct.
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Solution: b)
Options 1, 3 and 4 are correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.
- The disease-causing microbe for Anthrax occurs naturally in soil.
- Anthrax does not affect domestic or wild animals.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. It occurs naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals around the world. People can get sick with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. Anthrax can cause severe illness in both humans and animals.
Woolsorter’s disease was also once known as ragpicker’s disease; its most common form in humans is cutaneous infection via the injured skin or mucous membranes of agricultural or industrial workers associated with infected animals or animal products.
Sorter’s job is risky – anthrax is a fatal blood disease. Anthrax does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another; it is spread by spores. These spores can be transported by clothing or shoes.
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. It occurs naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals around the world. People can get sick with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. Anthrax can cause severe illness in both humans and animals.
Woolsorter’s disease was also once known as ragpicker’s disease; its most common form in humans is cutaneous infection via the injured skin or mucous membranes of agricultural or industrial workers associated with infected animals or animal products.
Sorter’s job is risky – anthrax is a fatal blood disease. Anthrax does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another; it is spread by spores. These spores can be transported by clothing or shoes.
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