18th October 2023 Current affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
1) Consider the following statements in regards to Algal bloom
1. Algal bloom can only be found in fresh water environment.
2. Of all the phyto plankton discovered, 50% are known to be toxic.
3. Giant kelp forests are examples of multicellular algal bloom.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Sol: a (statement 3 is correct)
Exp:
Algal blooms can be found in both marine and fresh water environments.
Of all the phyto-plankton discovered, only 2% are known to be toxic.
Incorrect
Sol: a (statement 3 is correct)
Exp:
Algal blooms can be found in both marine and fresh water environments.
Of all the phyto-plankton discovered, only 2% are known to be toxic.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following provisions in regards to anti-defection law.
1. Parliament added the tenth schedule (Anti-defection Act ) to the constitution via the sixty fifth amendment act of 1990.
2. It however does not penalise political parties for encouraging or accepting defecting legislators.
3. If One third of the elected members of a political party leave the party and join another party,it is not considered as defection and those members cant be booked under defection.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Sol: Only one (statement 2 is correct).
Exp:
Parliament added the tenth schedule (Anti-defection Act ) to the constitution via the fifty second amendment act of 1985.
If two thirds ( not one third) of the elected members of a political party leave the party and join another party,it is not considered as defection and those members cant be booked under defection.
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Sol: Only one (statement 2 is correct).
Exp:
Parliament added the tenth schedule (Anti-defection Act ) to the constitution via the fifty second amendment act of 1985.
If two thirds ( not one third) of the elected members of a political party leave the party and join another party,it is not considered as defection and those members cant be booked under defection.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
For which of the following pollutants is Air Quality Index (AQI) developed?
1. PM 2.5
2. PM 10
3. Carbon di oxide
4. Sulfur di oxide.
Select the correct option from the codes given below.
Correct
Sol: b
Exp:
AQI has been developed for eight pollutants viz. PM2.5, PM10, Ammonia, Lead, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and carbon monoxide.
Incorrect
Sol: b
Exp:
AQI has been developed for eight pollutants viz. PM2.5, PM10, Ammonia, Lead, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and carbon monoxide.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in regards to national social assistance program (NSAP)
1. Article 41 of the Constitution of India directs the State to provide public assistance to its citizens in case of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement
2. NSAP is administered by the ministry of social justice and empowerment.
3. All the senior citizens in the country are eligible for NSAP.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Sol: Only two (b) –statement 1
Exp:
NSAP is administered by the ministry of rural development.
Eligibility for NSAP is restricted to only “Below Poverty Line” (BPL) families.
Incorrect
Sol: Only two (b) –statement 1
Exp:
NSAP is administered by the ministry of rural development.
Eligibility for NSAP is restricted to only “Below Poverty Line” (BPL) families.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Meiti people
1. Meiti is one of the 22 official languages of India.
2. Meieti people are also known as the Mizoram people.
3. Yaoshang festival is celebrated by them.
4. The Yaoshang festival commemorates the birthday of Adi shankara.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Sol: b
Exp:
Meiti people are also known as the Manipuri people.
The Yaoshang festival commemorates the birthday of chaitanya mahaprabhu.
Incorrect
Sol: b
Exp:
Meiti people are also known as the Manipuri people.
The Yaoshang festival commemorates the birthday of chaitanya mahaprabhu.
