Daily Quiz 21 November 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Lokpal:
- The President appoints the Chairperson and the Members on the recommendations of a Selection Committee.
- The jurisdiction of Lokpal extends to the Ministers and Members of Parliament but not the Prime Minister of the country.
- Lokpal can take suomotu cognizance of any case and proceed ahead with investigation.
- Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose was the 1st Lokpal of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct:Lokpalis a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 to inquire and investigate allegations of corruption against public functionaries.The President appoints the Chairperson and the Members on the recommendations of a Selection Committee consisting of: Chairperson: Prime Minister as Chairperson and Members: Speaker of LokSabha, Leader of Opposition LokSabha, Chief Justice of India, one eminent jurist to be nominated by the President on the recommendation of the Chairperson and the members of the Selection Committee.
- Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect:The Jurisdiction extends to the Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament and group A, B, C, and D of government employees. Jurisdiction of the Lokpal includes the Prime Minister except on allegations of corruption relating to international relations, security, public order, atomic energy and space. Lokpal cannot take suomotu cognizance of any case and proceed ahead with investigation. It can only go ahead if someone files a complaint.
Statement 4 is correct:Retd. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose (2019-2022) was the 1st Lokpal of India. (Present – AM Khanwilkar). M. C. Setalvad (1950-1963), India’s first Attorney General was the first to put forth the idea of the institution of Lokpal in 1962 in the All India Lawyer’s Conference.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct:Lokpalis a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 to inquire and investigate allegations of corruption against public functionaries.The President appoints the Chairperson and the Members on the recommendations of a Selection Committee consisting of: Chairperson: Prime Minister as Chairperson and Members: Speaker of LokSabha, Leader of Opposition LokSabha, Chief Justice of India, one eminent jurist to be nominated by the President on the recommendation of the Chairperson and the members of the Selection Committee.
- Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect:The Jurisdiction extends to the Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament and group A, B, C, and D of government employees. Jurisdiction of the Lokpal includes the Prime Minister except on allegations of corruption relating to international relations, security, public order, atomic energy and space. Lokpal cannot take suomotu cognizance of any case and proceed ahead with investigation. It can only go ahead if someone files a complaint.
Statement 4 is correct:Retd. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose (2019-2022) was the 1st Lokpal of India. (Present – AM Khanwilkar). M. C. Setalvad (1950-1963), India’s first Attorney General was the first to put forth the idea of the institution of Lokpal in 1962 in the All India Lawyer’s Conference.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith a tropical monsoon climate, the primary forest types include semi-evergreen forests, mixed moist and dry deciduous forests. It harbors Asiatic elephant, tiger and greater one-horned rhino. It holds the unique distinction of being a Natural World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, Biosphere Reserve and an Important Bird Area (IBBA). Beki River also flows through it. Which of the following National Park is described above?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Option (b) is correct:Manas National Parkis located in the Himalayan foothills in Assam. It is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan. The name of the park originated from the Manas River which flows through it. (It is a major Tributary of Brahmaputra). Beki River also flows through it.Beki River(also known as the Kurissu River in Bhutan)is one of the right bank tributaries of the mighty Brahmaputra River which flows down from the Bhutan region but a large portion flows in Indian state Assam. Manas holds the unique distinction of being a Natural World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, Biosphere Reserve and an Important Bird Area (IBBA).
Climate and Vegetation: Tropical monsoon climate; The primary forest types include semi-evergreen forests, mixed moist and dry deciduous forests, alluvial grasslands and creeper swamp forests.
Important fauna: Asiatic elephant, tiger, greater one-horned rhino, clouded leopard, sloth bear. It also harbours endemic species like pygmy hog, hispid hare and golden langur as well as the endangered Bengal florican.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Option (b) is correct:Manas National Parkis located in the Himalayan foothills in Assam. It is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan. The name of the park originated from the Manas River which flows through it. (It is a major Tributary of Brahmaputra). Beki River also flows through it.Beki River(also known as the Kurissu River in Bhutan)is one of the right bank tributaries of the mighty Brahmaputra River which flows down from the Bhutan region but a large portion flows in Indian state Assam. Manas holds the unique distinction of being a Natural World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, Biosphere Reserve and an Important Bird Area (IBBA).
Climate and Vegetation: Tropical monsoon climate; The primary forest types include semi-evergreen forests, mixed moist and dry deciduous forests, alluvial grasslands and creeper swamp forests.
Important fauna: Asiatic elephant, tiger, greater one-horned rhino, clouded leopard, sloth bear. It also harbours endemic species like pygmy hog, hispid hare and golden langur as well as the endangered Bengal florican.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsRecently, Bengaluru achieved a significant milestone by unveiling its first digital population clock. Which of the following demographic indicators are taken into account by the clock?
- Birth Rates
- Death Rates
- Migration Patterns
- Life Expectancy
- Fecundity rates
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Option (b) is correct:On November 8, 2024, Bengaluru achieved a significant milestone by unveiling its first digital population clock at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC).The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is installing similar clocks in 18 Population Research Centres across India. It aims to increase awareness of population dynamics and provide accurate data for research.In addition to simply tracking the population, the clock takes into account various demographic indicators that affect population growth, such as: Birth Rates, Death Rates, Migration Patterns, Life Expectancy, Fertility Rates and Mortality Rates. The difference between fecundity rate and fertility rate is that fecundity is the theoretical potential to reproduce, while fertility is the actual number of children born
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Option (b) is correct:On November 8, 2024, Bengaluru achieved a significant milestone by unveiling its first digital population clock at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC).The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is installing similar clocks in 18 Population Research Centres across India. It aims to increase awareness of population dynamics and provide accurate data for research.In addition to simply tracking the population, the clock takes into account various demographic indicators that affect population growth, such as: Birth Rates, Death Rates, Migration Patterns, Life Expectancy, Fertility Rates and Mortality Rates. The difference between fecundity rate and fertility rate is that fecundity is the theoretical potential to reproduce, while fertility is the actual number of children born
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Mahatama Gandhi set up five settlements during his lifetime, one in South Africa and four in India.
- On his return from South Africa, Gandhi’s first Ashram in India was established on the bank of river Sabarmati in 1915 known as the Sabarmati Ashram.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation: The Sabarmati Ashram Redevelopment Project is aRs 1,200 crore initiative to restore, conserve, and rebuild the original Sabarmati Ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi.
Statements 1 and 2are incorrect:Gandhi set up five settlements during his lifetime, two in South Africa (Phoenix Settlement in Natal, and Tolstoy Farm outside Johannesburg), and three in India. On his return from South Africa, Gandhi’s first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad on 25 May 1915. The Ashram was then shifted on 17 June 1917 to a piece of open land on the banks of the river Sabarmati. The Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Harijan Ashram) was home to Mohandas Gandhi from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle. Originally called the Satyagraha Ashram, reflecting the movement toward passive resistance launched by the Mahatma, the Ashram became home to the ideology that set India free. Sabarmati Ashram named for the river on which it sits. Another centre was the Sevagram Ashram (in Wardha).
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Answer: D
Explanation: The Sabarmati Ashram Redevelopment Project is aRs 1,200 crore initiative to restore, conserve, and rebuild the original Sabarmati Ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi.
Statements 1 and 2are incorrect:Gandhi set up five settlements during his lifetime, two in South Africa (Phoenix Settlement in Natal, and Tolstoy Farm outside Johannesburg), and three in India. On his return from South Africa, Gandhi’s first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad on 25 May 1915. The Ashram was then shifted on 17 June 1917 to a piece of open land on the banks of the river Sabarmati. The Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Harijan Ashram) was home to Mohandas Gandhi from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle. Originally called the Satyagraha Ashram, reflecting the movement toward passive resistance launched by the Mahatma, the Ashram became home to the ideology that set India free. Sabarmati Ashram named for the river on which it sits. Another centre was the Sevagram Ashram (in Wardha).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is an initiative of Department of Military Affairs to preserve heritage and promote military tourism in border areas and to develop a comprehensive National Military Heritage Conservation Policy?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Option (d) is correct:‘Project ShauryaGatha’ is an initiative of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). It has been started in collaboration with the Center for Military History and Conflict Studies under the United Services Institute (USI). It aims to preserve heritage and promote military tourism in border areas. It also aims to develop a comprehensive National Military Heritage Conservation Policy. The objectives of the project also include to publish various sources containing information about major war fields, military museums, monuments and ancient military history of India, to identify and restore major military landmarks and to ensure economic development by developing the border area holistically through military tourism.
Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Option (d) is correct:‘Project ShauryaGatha’ is an initiative of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). It has been started in collaboration with the Center for Military History and Conflict Studies under the United Services Institute (USI). It aims to preserve heritage and promote military tourism in border areas. It also aims to develop a comprehensive National Military Heritage Conservation Policy. The objectives of the project also include to publish various sources containing information about major war fields, military museums, monuments and ancient military history of India, to identify and restore major military landmarks and to ensure economic development by developing the border area holistically through military tourism.
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