[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 11 January 2024

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• S1: This statement is correct. The Indian Constitution is federal in nature, meaning it establishes a division of powers between the central government and the states. In contrast, the French Constitution is unitary, concentrating power at the national level.
• S2: The Principles of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the French constitution.

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The Chandubi Festival is a vibrant event that takes place near the picturesque Chandubi Lake in Assam’s Kamrup district
• This annual festival is a colourful display of Assamese culture and traditions featuring a diverse range of activities, including folk music performances, traditional dance shows, local handicraft exhibitions, and delicious Assamese cuisine stalls

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Seed varieties cannot be patented in India. So no one, Indian or foreign, can patent seeds and control our food supply. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act allows protection of plant varieties for some years if they are found to be distinct, uniform and stable.

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Peregrine is an uncrewed lunar lander designed for carrying payloads to the Moon, rather than for human missions.
• Peregrine is developed by Astrobotic, a private space robotics company, and not by SpaceX.
• The Peregrine Lunar Lander is primarily focused on scientific research and payload delivery to the lunar surface. It is intended to carry a variety of payloads, including scientific instruments and technology demonstrations, to conduct experiments and gather data on the Moon.

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• S1: This statement is incorrect. Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells, not in the mitochondria. Mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration, not photosynthesis.
• S2: This statement is partially correct. While oxygen is indeed released during the process of photosynthesis, the primary purpose of photosynthesis is to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucos Oxygen is a byproduct of this process.
• S3: This statement is incorrect. Photosynthesis involves the absorption of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen. Both carbon dioxide and water are crucial inputs for photosynthesis, and oxygen is a byproduct.
• S4: This statement is correct. Photosynthesis is a biological process that converts light energy into chemical energy, which is stored in glucose. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells and involves the absorption of light by chlorophyll, the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose, and the release of oxygen as a byproduct.

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Chlorophyll: the main pigment involved in photosynthesis; this pigment is responsible for trapping light in the violet-blue and red light.

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

In photosynthesis, solar energy is harvested as chemical energy in a process that converts water and carbon dioxide to glucose. Oxygen is released as a byproduct.

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Calcutta Unitarian Committee was established in 1823 by Rammohun Roy, Dwarkanath Tagore, and William Adam. So, 1 is wrong.
• In 1868, Keshub laid the foundation stone of his new church, the Tabernacle of New Dispensation. So, 2 is correct.
• Indian reform association was founded in 1870 with Keshub Chunder Sen as president. It represented the secular side of the Brahmo Samaj and included many who did not belong to the Brahmo Samaj. So, 3 is correct.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Excerpts from Romila Thapar, Ancient India, “The memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories, or epic tales was the work of a group of people, the sutas and magadhas.”

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• If Rajya Sabha approves a resolution with special majority and declares that a subject is of national interest, the Parliament can make a law on the particular subject in the state list (7th Schedule).

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016