Daily Quiz for UPSC Prelims Exam 2023 | 27th July, 2022 – UPSC 2023 – Free PDF

 

Q) Who among the following takes part in the election of President?

1. Elected members of both house of parliament
2. All members of Legislative Assemblies of States/Union territories
3. Elected members of Legislative Councils of States

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2 and 3
(c) Only 1 and 2
(d) All of the above

Q) निम्नलिखित में से कौन राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में भाग लेता है?

1. संसद के दोनों सदनों के निर्वाचित सदस्य
2. राज्यों/संघ राज्य क्षेत्रों की विधानसभाओं के सभी सदस्य
3. राज्यों की विधान परिषदों के निर्वाचित सदस्य

नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए।

(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2 और 3
(c) केवल 1 और 2
(d) उपरोक्त सभी

Explanation:

The President is elected not directly by the people but by members of electoral college consisting of

• the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament
• the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states and
• the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of  Delhi ,Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir
• Where an assembly is dissolved, the members cease to be qualified to vote in the presidential election, even if fresh elections to the dissolved assembly are not held before the presidential election.
• The members (both elected and nominated) of the state legislative councils (in case of  the bicameral legislature), the nominated members of the Legislative councils of states/Union territories and nominated members of both of houses of Parliament do not participate in the election of the President.

Q) Paika rebellion took place in which state?

1. Karnataka
2. Assam
3. Jharkhand
4. Odisha

पाइका विद्रोह किस राज्य में हुआ था?

1. कर्नाटक
2. असम
3. झारखंड
4. उड़ीसा

Who are Paikas?

• Recruited since the 16th century by kings in Odisha from a variety of social groups to render martial services in return for rent-free land (nish-kar jagirs) and titles.
• They were the traditional land-owning militia of Odisha and served as warriors.

How the rebellion began?

• When armies of the East India Company overran most of Odisha in 1803, the Raja of Khurda lost his primacy and the power and prestige of the Paikas went on a decline. So, they rebelled back.
• The British were not comfortable with these aggressive, warlike new subjects and set up a commission under Walter Ewer to look into the issue.
• The commission recommended that the hereditary rent-free lands granted to the Paikas be taken over by the British administration and this recommendation was zealously adhered to. They revolted against the British.
• Bakshi Jagabandhu, Bidyadhar Mohapatra, Bharamarbar Rai, the highest-ranking military general of King of Khorda Mukund Dev II, led the Paikas to join the uprising.
• However, the rebellion also had several other underlying causes – like the rise in the price of salt, abolition of the cowrie currency for payment of taxes and an overtly extortionist land revenue policy.

Outcome:

• Although initially the Company struggled to respond they managed to put down the rebellion by May 1817. Many of the Paik leaders were hung or deported. Jagabandhu surrendered in 1825.

Q) ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’ is a grouping of

1. India
2. Australia
3. USA
4. Japan
5. New Zealand

Which of the above statements are  correct?

1. 1,3 and 5 only
2. 2, 3 and 5 only
3. 1,2,3,4 and 5 only
4. 2,3,4 and 5 only

Q) ‘पार्टनर्स इन द ब्लू पैसिफिक‘ किसका समूह है?

1. भारत
2. ऑस्ट्रेलिया
3. यूएसए
4. जापान
5. न्यूजीलैंड

उपरोक्त में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?

1. केवल 1,3 और 5
2. केवल 2, 3 और 5
3. केवल 1,2,3,4 और 5
4. केवल 2,3,4 और 5

What is the Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP) initiative?

• US and its allies- Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United Kingdom — have launched a new initiative called ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’ for “effective and efficient cooperation” with the region’s small island nations.
• The PBP is a five-nation “informal mechanism” to support Pacific islands and to boost diplomatic, economic ties in the region.
• It speaks of enhancing “prosperity, resilience, and security” in the Pacific through closer cooperation.
• It means that through the PBP, these countries together and individually will direct more resources towards the Pacific Island Countries to counter China’s aggressive outreach.
• The initiative members will “elevate Pacific regionalism”, and forge stronger ties with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

Q) Consider the following statements:

1. Article 18 prohibits the state from conferring any title any body
2. Bharat Ratna award is regarded as title under article 18(1).
3. Indian citizens must get the consent of Prime Minister of India in order to get title from a foreign State.

Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?

(a) Only1
(b) Only1 and 3
(c) Only2 and 3
(d) All of the above

Q) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

1. अनुच्छेद 18 राज्य को किसी भी निकाय को कोई उपाधि प्रदान करने से रोकता है
2. भारत रत्न पुरस्कार को अनुच्छेद 18(1) के तहत शीर्षक के रूप में माना जाता है।
3. एक विदेशी राज्य से उपाधि पाने के लिए भारतीय नागरिकों को भारत के प्रधान मंत्री की सहमति लेनी होगी ।

ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन–सा/से गलत है/हैं?

(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 1 और 3
(c) केवल 2 और 3
(d) उपरोक्त सभी

Explanation

• Article 18 prohibits the state from conferring any title on anybody, whether a citizen except a military or academic distinction.
• In 1996, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the National Awards—Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Sri. It ruled that these awards do not amount to ‘titles’ within the meaning of Article 18 that prohibits only hereditary titles of nobility.
• No citizen or foreigner holding any office of profit or trust under the State is to accept any present, emolument or office from or under any foreign State without the consent of the president .

Q) Which of the following is true about the festival of AshadiBij?

(a) It is a harvest festival popular in the state of Kerala
(b) It marks the beginning of harvesting of Rabi crops in several parts of the country
(c) The day is also marked by Ratha Yatras in Puri and Ahemedabad
(d) Both A and B

Q) आषाढ़ी बिज के त्योहार के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा सत्य है?

(a) यह केरल राज्य में लोकप्रिय फसल उत्सव है
(b) यह देश के कई हिस्सों में रबी फसलों की कटाई की शुरुआत का प्रतीक है
(c) इस दिन को पुरी और अहमदाबाद में रथ यात्राओं द्वारा भी चिह्नित किया जाता है
(d) ए और बी दोनों

Explanation:

• Ashadi Beej falls on the second day in bright half of Ashadhi Month (Ashadhi Sud Beej).
• This is celebrated in Kutch region as new year. It is also celebrated to predict the monsoon.
• During Ashadhibij the farmers, Jyotish and agricultural experts check the moisture in the atmosphere to help predict which crop would be the best one in coming monsoon.
• Rath Yatras on this day is also very famous. Puri Jagannath Rathyatra and Ahemedabad Rath Yatra are the two very famous Rath Yatras in India.

Q) Consider the following statements in respect of PRASHAD scheme:

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Culture in the year 2020-21.
2. Objective of this scheme is Rejuvenation and spiritual augmentation of important national/ global pilgrimage and heritage sites.
3. The name of the scheme was changed from PRASAD to “National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)”.

Which of the above statements are  correct?

A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.1, 2 and 3

Q) प्रसाद योजना के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

1. इसे संस्कृति मंत्रालय द्वारा वर्ष 2020-21 में लॉन्च किया गया था।
2. इस योजना का उद्देश्य महत्वपूर्ण राष्ट्रीय/वैश्विक तीर्थ और विरासत स्थलों का कायाकल्प और आध्यात्मिक संवर्धन है।
3. योजना का नाम प्रसाद से बदलकर “तीर्थयात्रा कायाकल्प और आध्यात्मिक विरासत संवर्धन अभियान (प्रशाद) पर राष्ट्रीय मिशन” कर दिया गया था।

उपरोक्त में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?

1. केवल 1 और 2
2. केवल 2 और 3
3. केवल 1 और 3
4. 1, 2 और 3

PRASHAD Scheme:

• The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)’ was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of holistic development of identified pilgrimage destinations.
• The name of the scheme was changed from PRASAD to “National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)” in October 2017.

Objective:

• Rejuvenation and spiritual augmentation of important national/ global pilgrimage and heritage sites.
• Follow community-based development and create awareness among the local communities.
• Integrated tourism development of heritage city, local arts, culture, handicrafts, cuisine, etc., to generate livelihood.
• Strengthen the mechanism for bridging the infrastructural gaps.

Q) Karikili Bird sanctuary situated in which state ?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Tripura
3. Maharashtra
4. Punjab

Q) करिकीली पक्षी अभयारण्य किस राज्य में स्थित है?

1. तमिलनाडु
2. त्रिपुरा
3. महाराष्ट्र
4. पंजाब

• Karikili Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary in the Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India.
• It is spread over an area of 61.21 hectares of land. It has a buffer belt of 5 kilometers wide, around the main sanctuary.
• Barringtonia and Acacia nilotica trees in a water body (lake) form the main breeding ground for the migratory birds.

Q) Consider the following statement regarding Modhera Sun Temple:

1. The Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India.
2. It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati.

Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q) मोढेरा सूर्य मंदिर के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

1. सूर्य मंदिर भारत के गुजरात के मेहसाणा जिले के मोढेरा गांव में स्थित सौर देवता सूर्य को समर्पित एक हिंदू मंदिर है।
2. यह पुष्पावती नदी के तट पर स्थित है।

उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन गलत है/हैं?

1. केवल 1
2. केवल 2
3. दोनों 1 और 2
4. न तो 1 और न ही 2

• Ahmedabad railway station to get ‘Modhera temple’ facelift.
• The Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India.
• It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati.
• It was built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chalukyas dynasty.
• There is a massive rectangular stepped tank called the Surya Kund in front of it, perhaps the grandest temple tank in India.

 

Q) “Gold Tranche” (Reserve Tranche) refers to

(a) a loan system of the World Bank
(b) one of the operations of a Central Bank
(c) a credit system granted by WTO to its members
(d) credit system granted by IMF to its members

Q) “गोल्ड ट्रेंच” (रिजर्व ट्रेंच) का अर्थ है

(a) विश्व बैंक की एक ऋण प्रणाली
(b) सेंट्रल बैंक के संचालन में से एक
(c) विश्व व्यापार संगठन द्वारा अपने सदस्यों को दी गई एक क्रेडिट प्रणाली
(d) आईएमएफ द्वारा अपने सदस्यों को दी गई क्रेडिट प्रणाली

Explanation:

• The IMF is funded through its members and their quota contributions. The reserve tranche is basically an emergency account that IMF members can access at any time without agreeing to conditions or paying a service fee.
• In other words, a portion of a member country’s quota can be withdrawn free of charge at its own discretion.
• In short, • The reserve tranche is a segment of an International Monetary Fund member country’s quota that is accessible without fees or economic reform conditions.

Q) Consider the following statements:

1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State.
2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

1. भारत के संविधान के अनुसार, जो व्यक्ति वोट देने के योग्य है, उसे किसी राज्य में छह महीने के लिए मंत्री बनाया जा सकता है, भले ही वह उस राज्य के विधानमंडल का सदस्य न हो।
2. लोक प्रतिनिधित्व अधिनियम, 1951 के अनुसार, एक आपराधिक अपराध का दोषी और पांच साल के कारावास की सजा पाने वाले व्यक्ति को जेल से रिहा होने के बाद भी चुनाव लड़ने से स्थायी रूप से अयोग्य घोषित कर दिया जाता है।

ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन–सा/से सही है/हैं?

(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) दोनों 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1 और न ही 2

Explanation:

• The Constitution lays down only the following four qualifications for a person to be chosen a member of the state legislature.
  • He must be a citizen of India.
  • He must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person authorised by the Election Commission for this purpose. In his oath or affirmation, he swears
  • To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India
  • He must be not less than 30 years of age in the case of the legislative council and not
  • less than 25 years of age in the case of the legislative assembly.
  • He must possess other qualifications prescribed by Parliament.
  • Therefore statement 1 is not correct
  • According to the Representation of People Act, 1951 A person convicted of any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years shall be disqualified from the date of such conviction and shall continue to be disqualified for a further period of six years since his release. Hence, statement 2 is not correct
  • Therefore the correct answer is (d).

 

 

 

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