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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points
A population census provides a snapshot of a community at a particular moment in time. Consider the following statements with respect to the census operations in India:
In 1872 AD, the first Census was done in India under the rule of Lord Mayo.
Presently, the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, conducts the decennial census.
The Census of India Act of 1948 provides the legal framework and specifies the timing and periodicity of the census.
The census of 2011 marked the 15th and the latest census of Independent India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The decennial census of India, initiated by Viceroy Lord Mayo in 1872, has been a regular occurrence every 10 years, with the first comprehensive census conducted in 1881. The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, conducts the decennial census. Prior to 1951, the Census Organisation was established on an ad-hoc basis for each census.
Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect: The Census of India Act of 1948 provides the legal basis for conducting the census. However, the Act does not specify the timing or frequency of the census. The 2011 census was the most recent, with the subsequent one scheduled for 2021 postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Census of India 2011 was conducted in two stages: House listing & Housing Census from April to September 2010, and Population Enumeration from 9th to 28 February 2011. It marked the 15th Census of India and the 7th Census of Independent India, commencing on 1st April 2010, with the President of India being the first citizen enumerated, followed by the Vice President.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The decennial census of India, initiated by Viceroy Lord Mayo in 1872, has been a regular occurrence every 10 years, with the first comprehensive census conducted in 1881. The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, conducts the decennial census. Prior to 1951, the Census Organisation was established on an ad-hoc basis for each census.
Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect: The Census of India Act of 1948 provides the legal basis for conducting the census. However, the Act does not specify the timing or frequency of the census. The 2011 census was the most recent, with the subsequent one scheduled for 2021 postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Census of India 2011 was conducted in two stages: House listing & Housing Census from April to September 2010, and Population Enumeration from 9th to 28 February 2011. It marked the 15th Census of India and the 7th Census of Independent India, commencing on 1st April 2010, with the President of India being the first citizen enumerated, followed by the Vice President.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points
What is Pushpak recently seen in news?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
Option (d) is correct: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished the third landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV LEX-03) named ‘Pushpak’. Pushpak is India’s futuristic Reusable Launch Vehicle. The rocket’s name is inspired by the ‘Pushpak Viman’ from the Ramayana, known as the Vehicle of Kuber, the Lord of Wealth. It is designed as an all-rocket, fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle. Pushpak incorporates several major elements, including the X-33 advanced technology demonstrator, the X-34 testbed technology demonstrator, and the upgraded DC-XA flight demonstrator. Pushpak could eventually refuel in-orbit satellites or retrieve satellites from orbit for refurbishment. It is a step towards India’s aim of “minimising space debris.” Pushpak sets the stage for establishing the Bhartiya Antariksh Station by 2035.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
Option (d) is correct: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished the third landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV LEX-03) named ‘Pushpak’. Pushpak is India’s futuristic Reusable Launch Vehicle. The rocket’s name is inspired by the ‘Pushpak Viman’ from the Ramayana, known as the Vehicle of Kuber, the Lord of Wealth. It is designed as an all-rocket, fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle. Pushpak incorporates several major elements, including the X-33 advanced technology demonstrator, the X-34 testbed technology demonstrator, and the upgraded DC-XA flight demonstrator. Pushpak could eventually refuel in-orbit satellites or retrieve satellites from orbit for refurbishment. It is a step towards India’s aim of “minimising space debris.” Pushpak sets the stage for establishing the Bhartiya Antariksh Station by 2035.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements with respect to the Parliamentary Oath taking process in India:
Members of Parliament must take the parliamentary oath to participate in debates and vote in the Lok Sabha.
The constitution of India prescribes the oath or affirmation to be taken by the MPs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The oath-taking ceremony typically happens soon after the election results are declared. MPs must take the parliamentary oath to participate in debates and vote in the Lok Sabha. The oath or affirmation is prescribed in the Constitution (Article 99), with a financial penalty of Rs 500 for participating in proceedings without taking the oath (Article 104). It Includes allegiance to the Constitution, upholding India’s sovereignty and integrity. MPs can take oath in English or any of 22 specified languages. MPs in jail can take oath to avoid seat being declared vacant after 60 days. There exists personal choice between oath (in God’s name) and affirmation.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The oath-taking ceremony typically happens soon after the election results are declared. MPs must take the parliamentary oath to participate in debates and vote in the Lok Sabha. The oath or affirmation is prescribed in the Constitution (Article 99), with a financial penalty of Rs 500 for participating in proceedings without taking the oath (Article 104). It Includes allegiance to the Constitution, upholding India’s sovereignty and integrity. MPs can take oath in English or any of 22 specified languages. MPs in jail can take oath to avoid seat being declared vacant after 60 days. There exists personal choice between oath (in God’s name) and affirmation.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points
Consider the following cities:
Jaipur
Mysore
Srinagar
Lucknow
How many of the above cities of India have been recognized as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC)?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Option (c) is correct: Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognized as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC), three years after it was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk arts. Srinagar is the 4th Indian city to be designated a World Craft City, joining Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore. World Crafts Council is a Kuwait-based organisation dedicated to the recognition and preservation of traditional crafts globally. It recognizes the crucial role of local authorities, craftspeople, and communities in driving cultural, economic, and social development globally.
Jaipur: Known for Kundan Jadai (gem setting), Meenakari jewellery, Lac-based crafts, and Gotta Patti work.
Mysuru: Famous for Kinnal paintings, Sandalwood carvings, and Rosewood inlay work.
Mamallapuram: Renowned for stone carving, a tradition dating back to the Pallava dynasty (275 CE to 897 CE).
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
Option (c) is correct: Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognized as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC), three years after it was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk arts. Srinagar is the 4th Indian city to be designated a World Craft City, joining Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore. World Crafts Council is a Kuwait-based organisation dedicated to the recognition and preservation of traditional crafts globally. It recognizes the crucial role of local authorities, craftspeople, and communities in driving cultural, economic, and social development globally.
Jaipur: Known for Kundan Jadai (gem setting), Meenakari jewellery, Lac-based crafts, and Gotta Patti work.
Mysuru: Famous for Kinnal paintings, Sandalwood carvings, and Rosewood inlay work.
Mamallapuram: Renowned for stone carving, a tradition dating back to the Pallava dynasty (275 CE to 897 CE).
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 points
Consider the following components:
International Container Transshipment Terminal
Greenfield international airport
Township
Gas and solar power plant
How many of the above are the components of the Great Nicobar Project?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
Option (d) is correct:The proposed Rs 72,000 crore infrastructure project at Great Nicobar Island aims to leverage the island’s strategic location for economic and military advantages. Great Nicobar is the southernmost and largest of the Nicobar Islands, with a fragile ecosystem and significant biodiversity. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) is the implementing agency. Components of the project are: International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), Greenfield international airport, Township and Gas and solar power plant. The project is vital for India’s national security amidst Chinese naval expansion. The project requires the diversion of about 130 sq km of forest land and the felling of around 10 lakh trees. Two wildlife sanctuaries, Galathea Bay and Megapode, were denotified to make way for the project. Galathea Bay, a critical habitat for the giant leatherback turtle, is listed in the ‘National Marine Turtle Action Plan’ as a protected area.
Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
Option (d) is correct:The proposed Rs 72,000 crore infrastructure project at Great Nicobar Island aims to leverage the island’s strategic location for economic and military advantages. Great Nicobar is the southernmost and largest of the Nicobar Islands, with a fragile ecosystem and significant biodiversity. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) is the implementing agency. Components of the project are: International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), Greenfield international airport, Township and Gas and solar power plant. The project is vital for India’s national security amidst Chinese naval expansion. The project requires the diversion of about 130 sq km of forest land and the felling of around 10 lakh trees. Two wildlife sanctuaries, Galathea Bay and Megapode, were denotified to make way for the project. Galathea Bay, a critical habitat for the giant leatherback turtle, is listed in the ‘National Marine Turtle Action Plan’ as a protected area.
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