The Hindu Analysis – Practice Questions Date – 15 December 2020 1. With reference to Mucormycosis, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? 1) It is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all, or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 2) It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability Options: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both d) None Answer: d 2. Which of the following are correctly matched? Martial Art State 1) Gatka Punjab 2) Huyen Langlon Assam 3) Kalaripayatu Kerala 4) Silambam Tamil Nadu Options: a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 4 only c) 1, 2 and 3 only d) 1, 3 and 4 only Answer: d 3. Consider the following statements with respect to CoWin-20 app: 1) It will help agencies keep a track of Covid-19 vaccination programme 2) It is an extension of the Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) system Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both d) None Answer: c 4. The government had constituted the Akhilesh Ranjan Task Force to a) Comprehensively review and give recommendations on the FRBM roadmap b) Rewrite the Income Tax Act c) Suggest measures for improving surveillance of the markets and strengthen rules for algorithm trades d) Study the unorganised sector Answer: b 5. Which of the following statement/s about Malabar tree toad is/are correct? 1) It is a species endemic to the Western Ghats. 2) Its IUCN status is Critically endangered Options: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both d) None Answer: a 6. Which of the following countries has its borders with Red sea? 1) Egypt 2) South Sudan 3) Ethiopia 4) Sudan 5) Eritrea Options: a) 2, 3, and 4 only b) 1, 4 and 5 only c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only d) 2, 3 and 4 only Answer: b 7. “The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of equilateral triangle that has sides one million km long, with lasers shining between the craft.” the experiment in the question refers to? a) Voyager-2 b) New horizons c) LISA pathfinder d) Evolved LISA Answer: d Mains Questions 1. Hard power without soft power stirs up resentments and enmities; soft power without hard power is a confession of weakness. Explain the statement with relevant examples. (15 Marks,250 Words) 2. Many countries today are extending their support to break or regulate big tech companies due to their excessive control and dominance in the market. Do you think such initiatives help? Justify. (15 Marks,250 Words) .