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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 the administration of Union Territories.
- Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.
- An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President and head of state like a governor.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
Under Article 1 of the Constitution, the territory of India comprises three categories of territories: (a) territories of the states; (b) union territories; and (c) territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time. Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.
An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President and not head of state like a governor. The President can specify the designation of an administrator; it may be Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator.
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Solution: b)
Under Article 1 of the Constitution, the territory of India comprises three categories of territories: (a) territories of the states; (b) union territories; and (c) territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time. Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.
An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President and not head of state like a governor. The President can specify the designation of an administrator; it may be Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the musical instrument
- Sursingar is a stringed musical instrument similar to sarod.
- The instrument is mainly made of leather.
- The Sursingar usually accompanies Dhrupad, the genre of Hindustani vocal music.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Sursingar, a stringed musical instrument that is similar to the sarod, but which is older and produces deeper notes. The instrument is made of wood and has a gourd attached to a hollow wooden handle with a metal fingerboard. The strings of the instrument, usually four in number and made of brass or bronze, are plucked with a metal pick.
The Sursingar can be played either holding it vertically in front of the musician and supported by his left shoulder like the Veena, or holding it parallel to the ground like the Sarod, or like the Sitar, which is held at an angle of 50-60 degrees to the ground. The Sursingar (along with the Rudra Veena and the Surbahar) usually accompanies Dhrupad, the genre of Hindustani vocal music which has a low, deep, and thoughtful pitch.
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Sursingar, a stringed musical instrument that is similar to the sarod, but which is older and produces deeper notes. The instrument is made of wood and has a gourd attached to a hollow wooden handle with a metal fingerboard. The strings of the instrument, usually four in number and made of brass or bronze, are plucked with a metal pick.
The Sursingar can be played either holding it vertically in front of the musician and supported by his left shoulder like the Veena, or holding it parallel to the ground like the Sarod, or like the Sitar, which is held at an angle of 50-60 degrees to the ground. The Sursingar (along with the Rudra Veena and the Surbahar) usually accompanies Dhrupad, the genre of Hindustani vocal music which has a low, deep, and thoughtful pitch.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Mekong River.
- It is the longest river in Southeast Asia.
- It drains into the Yellow Sea.
- It passes through China, Myanmar and Vietnam.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Mekong River is a trans-boundary river, flowing in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
It is the longest river in Southeast Asia. Originating in the Tibetan Plateau, it runs across China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
It drains into the South China Sea.
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Mekong River is a trans-boundary river, flowing in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
It is the longest river in Southeast Asia. Originating in the Tibetan Plateau, it runs across China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
It drains into the South China Sea.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Karakattam is an ancient folk dance, originating from
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Solution: d)
Karakattam is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu in which performers in colourful saris dance with a pot (karakam) on their head to invoke Mariamman, the goddess of rain.
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Solution: d)
Karakattam is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu in which performers in colourful saris dance with a pot (karakam) on their head to invoke Mariamman, the goddess of rain.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
- CAG is an extra constitutional body, who is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
- The duty of CAG is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
- CAG is the guardian of the public purse and controls the financial system of the country at both the levels- the centre and state.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in chapter V under Part V. The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148 – 151. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the financial system of the country at both the levels- the centre and state. His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
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Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in chapter V under Part V. The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148 – 151. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the financial system of the country at both the levels- the centre and state. His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
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