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QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY WWW.GOALTIDEIAS.COM | [email protected] QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 Q1. Consider the following statements. 1. When a urea molecule hydrolyses in soil, it releases a gas into the stratosphere called nitrous oxide (N2O). 2. The pricing and distribution being controlled statutorily by the Government, no one can sell urea above the MRP declared by the Govt. Select the correct code. a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Solution: c Explanation: When a urea molecule hydrolyses in soil, it releases a gas into the stratosphere called nitrous oxide (N2O). It lingers in the atmosphere for as long as 350 years and contributes approximately 35 per cent to global warming. Urea is the only fertilizer at present with pricing and distribution being controlled statutorily by the Government. Thus, no one can sell urea above the MRP declared by the Govt. This information is taken from Ministry of Fertilizer website. Click here to see. GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 1 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 Q2. Atal Tinkering Labs aims to: a. It is a strategic nation building initiative to engage leaders who can guide and mentor students in startups and incubators under the programs of Atal Innovation Mission across India. b. nurture innovative start-up businesses in their pursuit to become scalable and sustainable enterprises and create world class incubation facilities across various parts of India with suitable physical c. to incentivize innovation in areas like health, housing, hygiene, energy and water, critical to India’s growth that can impact directly on livelihood of all sections of society. d. to foster curiosity, creativity and imagination in young minds and inculcate skills such as design mindset, computational thinking, adaptive learning, physical computing etc. Solution: d Explanation: News is: Here question is not difficult, but deliberately given big statements to waste your time. Every statement talks about innovation. It’s confusing. So, next time whenever you read any schemes or policies, read clear objective of it. Atal Tinkering Labs: Background With a vision to ‘Cultivate one Million children in India as Neoteric Innovators’, Atal Innovation Mission is establishing Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATLs) in schools across India. The objective of this scheme is to foster curiosity, creativity and imagination in young minds; and inculcate skills such as design mindset, computational thinking, adaptive learning, physical computing etc. Key Features of ATL; ATL is a work space where young minds can give shape to their ideas through hands on do-it-yourself mode; and learn innovation skills. Young children will get a chance to work with tools and equipment to understand the concepts of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). ATL would contain educational and learning ‘do it yourself’ kits and equipment on – science, electronics, robotics, open-source microcontroller boards, sensors and 3D printers and computers. Other desirable facilities include meeting rooms and video conferencing facility. Link: https://aim.gov.in/overview.php GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 2 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 Q3. Which of the following correctly defines the term Social Forestry? a. land-use systems and technologies where woody perennials (trees, shrubs, palms, bamboos, etc.) are deliberately used on the same land-management units as agricultural crops and/or animals b. Forestry outside the conventional forests which primarily aim at providing continuous flow of goods and services for the benefit of people c. It is an applied science that studies ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems. d. It is the science and technology of producing and using plants in agriculture for food, fuel, fiber, and land restoration. Solution: b Explanation: Q4. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. G-20 was formed earlier than G-7. 2. SAARC was formed before BIMSTEC. 3. BRICS was formed earlier than SAARC. Select the correct code. a. 1 and 2 only GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 3 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 b. 3 only c. 2 only d. 2 and 3 only Solution: c Explanation: First statement is incorrect. The members of the G7 are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The group started out as the G6 at the first summit in (France) in 1975, before becoming the G7 when Canada joined the following year. The European Union was gradually involved in the G7 starting from 1977. It now takes part in all discussions and is represented jointly by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. Third statement is incorrect. The South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was created in 1985 as an expression of the region's collective decision to evolve a regional cooperative framework. Presently, there are eight member countries in SAARC namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It also has nine Observers, namely China, EU, Iran, Republic of Korea, Australia, Japan, Mauritius, Myanmar and USA. The BRIC [Brazil, Russia, India and China] idea was first conceived in 2001 by Goldman Sachs as part of an economic modeling exercise to forecast global economic trends over the next half century. GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 4 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 As a formal grouping, acknowledging the leadership role played by each of the BRIC countries and their growing contribution to the global economy, the 1st meeting of BRIC Foreign Ministers was held on the margins of United Nations General Assembly in New York in 2006. The 1st BRIC Summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009. Second statement is correct. The South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was created in 1985 as an expression of the region's collective decision to evolve a regional cooperative framework. Presently, there are eight member countries in SAARC namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It also has nine Observers, namely China, EU, Iran, Republic of Korea, Australia, Japan, Mauritius, Myanmar and USA. The BIMSTEC region brings together 1.67 billion people and a combined GDP of around US $ 2.88 trillion. The organisation came into being on 6 June 1997 through the 'Bangkok Declaration'. Q5. Consider the following. 1. North Sea 2. Baltic Sea 3. Atlantic Ocean 4. Black Sea Arrange the above seas from West to East. a. 3-2-1-4 b. 3-1-2-4 c. 3-1-4-2 d. 1-3-2-4 Solution: b Explanation: GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 5 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 Q6. Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government: a. An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all. b. A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day. c. A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people. d. A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline. Solution: c Explanation: No explanation needed. It’s a straight- forward question. GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 6 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 But we can’t leave it like this. Read a small Paragraph below. Q7. Consider the following statements. 1. Appointment and Promotion of district judge in any state is made by Governor in consultation with High Court of that State. 2. President has been authorized to extend and exclude the jurisdiction of a High Court from any Union Territory. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 7 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 Solution: A Explanation: We will see here two articles: 230 and 233. First statement is correct. Q8. Consider the following statements. 1. The Karkota period of Kashmir is the most significant in terms of architecture. 2. One of the most important temples during this period is Pandrethan, which was a Hindu Temple, dedicated to Shiva. Select the correct code. a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Solution: c Explanation: GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 8 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 Q9. As per the provisions mentioned in the Constitution, consider the following statements. 1. An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of Vice-President shall be completed before the expiration of the term. 2. The person elected to fill the vacancy of Vice President shall be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Select the correct code. a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Solution: c Explanation: GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 9 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 Q10. In the context of Indian Constitution, Consider the following statements. 1. President can be impeached on the basis of incapacity and proved misbehavior. 2. Procedure for the impeachment of President is mentioned in the Constitution. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Solution: b Explanation: Under article 56 Of the Constitution, Violation of Constitution is the only ground for the impeachment of President. As per the Constitution, President cannot be impeached on the basis of incapacity and proved misbehavior. See the image below: Article 61 mentions the procedure for the impeachment of the President. Therefore, statement 2 is correct. GOALTIDE IAS ACADEMY 10 QUIZ COMPILATIONS – JUNE PART 2 Q11.