You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 9 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
Average score
Your score
Categories
Not categorized0%
Your result has been entered into leaderboard
Loading
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Answered
Review
Question 1 of 9
1. Question
2 points
Which country hosted the multinational peacekeeping exercise ‘Ex Khaan Quest 2022’?
Correct
Correct Answer: B [Mongolia]
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B [Mongolia]
Question 2 of 9
2. Question
2 points
The electoral college for the Indian Presidential election comprises of elected members of
1. Rajya Sabha
2. Lok Sabha
3. State Legislative Assemblies
4. Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu & Kashmir.
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
The presidential electoral college is made up of the following:
elected members of the Rajya Sabha;
elected members of the Lok Sabha;
elected members of each state’s Legislative Assembly; and
elected members of each union territory possessing a Legislative assembly (i.e. Delhi, (Jammu & Kashmir not included) and Puducherry)
The MLAs of the UT of J&K are no longer part of the electoral college.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
The presidential electoral college is made up of the following:
elected members of the Rajya Sabha;
elected members of the Lok Sabha;
elected members of each state’s Legislative Assembly; and
elected members of each union territory possessing a Legislative assembly (i.e. Delhi, (Jammu & Kashmir not included) and Puducherry)
The MLAs of the UT of J&K are no longer part of the electoral college.
Question 3 of 9
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Presidential election.
1. Each candidate for the Presidential election would require 50 members of the electoral college to propose their name and another 50 to second it.
2. At present, the total value of votes of MPs and MLAs is based on 2011 Census population figures.
3. Among all the States, Goa has the lowest value of the vote of each MLA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
The total value of votes would be 10,86,431 (5,43,200 for MPs or 700 votes each and 5,43,231 for MLAs based on 1971 Census population figures).
Each candidate would require 50 members of the electoral college to propose their name and another 50 to second it.
The polling would be carried out in the Parliament House for MPs and at the respective State Assemblies for MLAs, with the Rajya Sabha Secretary General declared as the Returning Officer. The electors would cast their ballots using the pen provided by the EC as has been the norm.
Among all the States, Sikkim has the lowest value of the vote of each MLA.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
The total value of votes would be 10,86,431 (5,43,200 for MPs or 700 votes each and 5,43,231 for MLAs based on 1971 Census population figures).
Each candidate would require 50 members of the electoral college to propose their name and another 50 to second it.
The polling would be carried out in the Parliament House for MPs and at the respective State Assemblies for MLAs, with the Rajya Sabha Secretary General declared as the Returning Officer. The electors would cast their ballots using the pen provided by the EC as has been the norm.
Among all the States, Sikkim has the lowest value of the vote of each MLA.
Question 4 of 9
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT).
1. International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) has been setup in India.
2. The telescope will make sky surveys possible and obtain images that can help observe stars, galaxies, supernovae explosions and record the presence of space debris or meteorites.
3. The Telescope uses a large pool of mercury placed in a vessel which is spun so fast, that it helps in focusing the reflected light.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
The Four-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) saw the first light recently, gazing out from its vantage on Devasthal, a hill in Uttarakhand, into the deep sky.
The telescope, staring at the sky overhead, will make sky surveys possible and obtain images that can help observe transient phenomena such as supernovae and record the presence of space debris or meteorites – basically, watch the skies.
The telescope has been built by a collaboration of scientists from Canada, Belgium and India and is located at an altitude of 2,450 metres at the Devasthal Observatory campus of the Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) in Nainital district, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
A large pool of mercury placed in a vessel is spun around so fast that it curves into a parabolic shape. Since mercury is reflective, this shape helps in focusing the reflected light. A thin sheet of mylar protects the mercury from the wind.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
The Four-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) saw the first light recently, gazing out from its vantage on Devasthal, a hill in Uttarakhand, into the deep sky.
The telescope, staring at the sky overhead, will make sky surveys possible and obtain images that can help observe transient phenomena such as supernovae and record the presence of space debris or meteorites – basically, watch the skies.
The telescope has been built by a collaboration of scientists from Canada, Belgium and India and is located at an altitude of 2,450 metres at the Devasthal Observatory campus of the Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) in Nainital district, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
A large pool of mercury placed in a vessel is spun around so fast that it curves into a parabolic shape. Since mercury is reflective, this shape helps in focusing the reflected light. A thin sheet of mylar protects the mercury from the wind.
Question 5 of 9
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding minimum support price (MSP).
1. Generally, the minimum support price (MSP) rates are announced before the beginning of the sowing season.
2. Among all the crops for which MSP are provided, the maximum rate is provided for Paddy.
3. Any increase in the MSP is approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister, approved the increase in MSPs for all 14 kharif (summer) crops for 2022-23 crop year.
Announcing the MSP hike before the sowing of kharif crops will give farmers an indication about the price which they would get and help them in deciding which crops to grow.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister, approved the increase in MSPs for all 14 kharif (summer) crops for 2022-23 crop year.
Announcing the MSP hike before the sowing of kharif crops will give farmers an indication about the price which they would get and help them in deciding which crops to grow.
Question 6 of 9
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1. Fire services in India come under the 12th schedule of the Constitution.
2. At present there are no legal provisions in India that provides fire prevention, life safety in relation to fire and fire protection of buildings.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Fire services in India come under the 12th schedule of the Constitution under the provisions of Article 243Wof the Constitution, the performance of functions listed in the 12th schedule comes under the domain of municipalities.
Presently, fire prevention and firefighting services are organized by the concerned states, Union Territories (UTs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
Part 4 of the National Building Code (NBC) of India, 2016, is titled ‘Fire and Life Safety’. It covers the requirements for fire prevention, life safety in relation to fire and fire protection of buildings.
The NBC of India, 2016specifies occupancy-wise classification, constructional aspects, egress requirements and protection features that are necessary to minimise danger to life and property from fire.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
Fire services in India come under the 12th schedule of the Constitution under the provisions of Article 243Wof the Constitution, the performance of functions listed in the 12th schedule comes under the domain of municipalities.
Presently, fire prevention and firefighting services are organized by the concerned states, Union Territories (UTs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
Part 4 of the National Building Code (NBC) of India, 2016, is titled ‘Fire and Life Safety’. It covers the requirements for fire prevention, life safety in relation to fire and fire protection of buildings.
The NBC of India, 2016specifies occupancy-wise classification, constructional aspects, egress requirements and protection features that are necessary to minimise danger to life and property from fire.
Question 7 of 9
7. Question
2 points
Hind Swaraj, a book by Mahatma Gandhi in 1909 was originally written in __?
Correct
Correct Answer: C [Gujarati]
Notes:
Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule was written by Gandhiji in 1909 in his native language, Gujarati while traveling from London to South Africa. In the year 1910, it was banned by the British on the ground of seditious text.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: C [Gujarati]
Notes:
Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule was written by Gandhiji in 1909 in his native language, Gujarati while traveling from London to South Africa. In the year 1910, it was banned by the British on the ground of seditious text.
Question 8 of 9
8. Question
2 points
Who among the following established Tattvabodhini Sabha?
Correct
Correct Answer: B [Debendranath Tagore]
Before Debendranath joined the Brahmo Samaj, he had organized a Tattvaranjini Sabhaat Calcutta. The same Sabha was later known as Tattvabodhini Sabha. The objective of Tattvabodhini Sabha was to encourage religious inquiries and disseminate the essence of Upanishads.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B [Debendranath Tagore]
Before Debendranath joined the Brahmo Samaj, he had organized a Tattvaranjini Sabhaat Calcutta. The same Sabha was later known as Tattvabodhini Sabha. The objective of Tattvabodhini Sabha was to encourage religious inquiries and disseminate the essence of Upanishads.
Question 9 of 9
9. Question
2 points
The Paika rebellion of 1817 against British colonialism is associated to which modern state of India?
Correct
Correct Answer: A [ Odisha]
When the British started tinkering with the revenue system in 1803, the farming community of Odisha rose in rebellion. At that critical juncture, Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar — the military chief of the King of Khurda led his motley army of Paikas forcing the British East India Company forces to retreat.The rebellion came to be known as Paika Bidroh (Paika rebellion).
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A [ Odisha]
When the British started tinkering with the revenue system in 1803, the farming community of Odisha rose in rebellion. At that critical juncture, Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar — the military chief of the King of Khurda led his motley army of Paikas forcing the British East India Company forces to retreat.The rebellion came to be known as Paika Bidroh (Paika rebellion).
