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For Prelims 2021 by IAS Toppers, 17 Feb, 2021 www.iastoppers.com [Quiz] Current | 17th February 2021 | For Prelims 2021 By IAS Toppers, 17 Feb, 2021 # Question 1 With reference to the rock formation on the earth, consider the following statements: 1. In igneous rocks, the layers of deposits retain their characteristics even after lithification. 2. Limestone, halite and potash are chemically formed Sedimentary Rocks. Which of the statements given above are correct? A) a) 1 only B) b) 2 only C) c) Both 1 and 2 Copyright © 2021 IASToppers. All rights reserved. | Page 1/8 www.iastoppers.com D) d) Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Answer: B Solution: In sedimentary rocks, the layers of deposits retain their characteristics even after lithification. Enrich your Learning: Sedimentary Rocks: The word ‘sedimentary’ is derived from the Latin word sedimentum, which means settling. In many sedimentary rocks, the layers of deposits retain their characteristics even after lithification. Rocks (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) of the earth’s surface are exposed to denudational agents, and are broken up into various sizes of fragments. Such fragments are transported by different exogenous agencies and deposited. These deposits through compaction turn into rocks. This process is called lithification. Hence, there are number of layers of varying thickness in sedimentary rocks like sandstone, shale etc. Depending upon the mode of formation, sedimentary rocks are classified into three major groups: mechanically formed — sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, shale, loess etc. are examples organically formed — geyserite, chalk, limestone, coal etc. are some examples chemically formed — chert, limestone, halite, potash etc. are some examples. # Question 2 With reference ancient painting system in India, consider the following statements: 1. Pattachitra is a traditional painting of Odisha. 2. Patua art form is of Uttar Pradesh. 3. The common theme of Paitkar art revolves around the human life post death. Select the correct answer using the code given below: A) a) 1 only B) b) 2 only C) c) 1 & 2 only D) d) 1, 2, 3 Copyright © 2021 IASToppers. All rights reserved. | Page 2/8 www.iastoppers.com Explanation: Answer: A Solution: Patua art form is of Bengal. The common theme of Paitkar paintings is ‘What happens to human life post death’. Enrich your Learning: Pattachitra Painting: It is a traditional painting of Odisha. The name Pattachitra comes from a Sanskrit word patta, which means canvas/cloth and chitra means picture. The paintings show a mix of classical and folk elements, with a bias towards the latter. The base of the painting is treated cloth while the colours used comes from natural sources including burnt coconut shells, hingula, ramaraja and lamp black. No pencil or charcoal is used, rather brush is used to draw the outlines in red or yellow after which the colours are filled. The background is decorated with foliage and flowers and the paintings have an intricately worked frame. Once the final lines are drawn, the painting is given a coating of lacquer to give it a glossy finish. The themes of these paintings are inspired from Jagannath and Vaishnava cult, sometimes from Shakti and Shaiva cults also. Raghurajpur in Odisha is known for this art form. The pattachitra paintings depict images that are similar to the old murals of the State, especially the ones in Puri and Konark. Pattachitra on palm leaf is known as talapattachitra. Patua Art: It is an form of Bengal. It started out as a village tradition by painters telling Mangal Kavyas or auspicious stories of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. These paintings are done on pats or scrolls and for generations, the scroll painters or patuas have been going to different villages to sing their stories. Traditionally these were painted on cloth and told religious stories; today they are painted with poster paints on sheets of paper sown together, usually to comment on political and social issues. These Patuas mostly come from Medinipur region, Murshidabad, North and South 24 Parganas and Birbhum districts. Paitkar Painting: Paitkar paintings or scroll paintings is practiced by the tribal people of Jharkhand. They are considered one of the ancient schools of painting in the country. This old form of painting has cultural association with Ma Mansa, one of the most popular goddesses in Copyright © 2021 IASToppers. All rights reserved. | Page 3/8 www.iastoppers.com tribal household. These paintings are linked to the social and religious customs including giving alms and holding yajnas. The common theme of Paitkar paintings is ‘What happens to human life post death’. Although an ancient art, it is on the verge of extinction given the rate of its decline. # Question 3 With reference to the State Legislative Assembly in India, consider the following statements: 1. A motion of no confidence against the government in the state can only be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly. 2. A money bill can only be introduced in State Legislative Assembly. 3. Each Member of the Legislative Assembly is directly elected to serve 5-year terms by single-member constituencies. Select the correct answer using the code given below: A) a) 1 only B) b) 2 only C) c) 1 & 2 only D) d) 1, 2, 3 Explanation: Answer: D Solution: All the given statements are correct. Enrich your Learning: Legislative Assembly: The State Legislative Assembly, or Vidhan Sabha, is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India. In the 22 states and 3 union territories with a unicameral state legislature it is the sole legislative body and in 6 states it is the lower house of their bicameral state legislatures with the upper house being State Legislative Council. 5 Union territories are governed directly by the Union Government of India and have no Copyright © 2021 IASToppers. All rights reserved. | Page 4/8 www.iastoppers.com legislative body. Election: Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is directly elected to serve 5-year terms by single-member constituencies. Members: The Constitution of India states that a State Legislative Assembly must have no less than 60 and no more than 500 members. However an exception may be granted via an Act of Parliament. Dissolution: A State Legislative Assembly may be dissolved in a state of emergency, by the Governor on request of the Chief Minister, or if a motion of no confidence is passed against the ruling majority party or coalition. Special powers of the State Legislative Assembly: A motion of no confidence against the government in the state can only be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly. If it is passed by a majority vote, then the Chief Minister and her/his Council of Ministers must collectively resign. A money bill can only be introduced in State Legislative Assembly. In bicameral jurisdictions, after it is passed in the State Legislative Assembly, it is sent to the State Legislative Council, where it can be kept for a maximum time of 14 days. In matters related to ordinary bills, the will of State Legislative Assembly prevails and there is no provision of joint sitting. In such cases, State Legislative Council can delay the legislation by maximum 4 months (3 months in first visit and 1 month in the second visit of the bill). Legislative Assembly of the state has to power to create or abolish the State Legislative Council by passing a resolution to that effect by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. # Question 4 With reference to the Small banks and Payment banks, consider the following statements: 1. Both Small and Payments banks are ‘niche’ or ‘differentiated’ banks. 2. The minimum capital requirement to set up both the banks is Rs 50 crore. Which of the statements given above are correct? A) a) 1 only B) b) 2 only C) c) Both 1 and 2 D) d) Neither 1 nor 2 Copyright © 2021 IASToppers. All rights reserved. | Page 5/8 www.iastoppers.com Explanation: Answer: A Solution: The minimum capital requirement to set up both the banks is Rs 100 crore. Enrich your Learning: Small Banks and Payment banks: RBI issued the guidelines for setting up small banks and payment banks. The guidelines said that both are ‘niche’ or ‘differentiated’ banks with the common objective of furthering financial inclusion. The guidelines to set up both the banks are same: The minimum capital requirement would be Rs 100 crore. Promoter contribution would be at least 40 per cent for the first five years. Excess shareholding should be brought down to 40 per cent by the end of fifth year, to 30 per cent by the end of 10th year and to 26 per cent in 12 years from the date of commencement of business. Foreign shareholding in these banks will be as per current FDI policy. Voting rights to be in line with the existing guideline for private banks. Entities other than promoters will not be permitted to have shareholding in excess of 10 per cent. The bank should comply with the corporate governance guidelines, including ‘fit and proper’ criteria for Directors as issued by RBI. Operations of the bank should be fully networked and technology driven from the beginning. Small Banks: Objective: To provide a whole suite of basic banking products such as deposits and supply of credit, but in a limited area of operation. To increase financial inclusion by provision of savings vehicles to under-served and unserved sections of the population, supply of credit to small farmers, micro and small industries, and other unorganised sector entities through high technology low-cost operations. Payment Banks: Objective: To increase financial inclusion by providing small savings accounts, payment/remittance services to migrant labour, low-income households, small businesses, other unorganised sector entities and other users; by enabling high volume-low value transactions in deposits and payments/remittance services Copyright © 2021 IASToppers.
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