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Team InsightsIAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests DAY – 29 (InstaTest-29) 1. Consider the following statements regarding Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) 1. Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an intergovernmental body with more than 180 members. 2. It was jointly established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution: C • The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an intergovernmental body with over 180 members, within the framework of the Joint Food Standards Programme established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), with the purpose of protecting the health of consumers and ensuring fair practices in the food trade. • It was established in 1960’s. • The CODEX ALIMENTARIUS international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice contribute to the safety, quality and fairness of this international food trade. Consumers can trust the safety and quality of the food products they buy and importers can trust that the food they ordered will be in accordance with their specifications. http://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/about-codex/en/ 2. Nuakhai, a harvesting festival is celebrated in (a) Nagaland (b) Sikkim (c) Odisha (d) Jharkhand www.insightsonindia.com 1 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests Solution: C • Nuakhai: Harvesting festival of Odisha • The festival of nuakhai is a festival to celebrate newly harvested food by the farmers. • The festival traces its origin to the Vedic period where the sages or Rishis used to talk about Panch yajna. One among them was Pralambana yajna which means the cutting of new crops and offering them to mother goddess as followed in Nuakhai festival. • It is also called Nuakhai Parab or Nuakahi Bhetghat. 3. Consider the following statements regarding Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 1. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed on 31st October and marks the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 2. Operation Polo was launched to liberate and integrate Hyderabad with India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution: C Rashtriya Ekta Diwas • Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed on 31st October across the nation. It marks the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Background: • The government, in 2014, decided to observe Sardar Patel Jayanti Day as Ekta Diwas. This occasion provides an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of the nation to withstand the threats to its unity, integrity and security. About Sardar Vallabhai Patel: • Sardar Patel is credited with uniting all 562 princely states in pre-independent India to build the Republic of India. www.insightsonindia.com 2 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests Role in the Indian National Movement: • 1917– Elected as the Secretary of the Gujarat Sabha, the Gujarat wing of the Indian National Congress. • 1918– Led a massive “No Tax Campaign” that urged the farmers not to pay taxes after the British insisted on tax after the floods in Kaira. His effort to bring together the farmers of his area brought him the title of ‘Sardar’. • Supported the non-cooperation Movement launched by Gandhi and Patel toured the nation with him. • 1928– When the lands of farmers were seized after they refused to pay the extra tax to the government, Patel helped the farmers by striking a deal between the government and farmers’ representatives. • 1930– Imprisoned for participating in the famous Salt Satyagraha movement initiated by Mahatma Gandhi. • 1931- Elected as the President of Indian National Congress in its Karachi session where the party deliberated its future path. • Patel was also compelled to use coercion by launching ‘Operation Polo’ to liberate and integrate Hyderabad after the Nizam of Hyderabad entertained false hopes of either joining Pakistan or remaining independent. 4. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks are located in Assam? 1. Nameri National Park 2. Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary 3. Gorumara National Park 4. Manas National Park Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only Solution: D • Nameri National Park, Manas National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Orang National Park and Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary are located in Assam. • Gorumara National Park is located in West Bengal. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/assam-floods-why-we-need- to-act-fast-to-save-kaziranga-and-its-wildlife/article28720848.ece www.insightsonindia.com 3 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests 5. Consider the following statements regarding Guru Gobind Singh 1. Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th Sikh guru. 2. He founded the principles of Khalsa or the Five ‘K’s. 3. He is known for the introduction of the turban to cover hair. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Solution: D Guru Gobind Singh • Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th Sikh guru. • He was born at Patna, Bihar, India, on December 22, 1666. His birthday sometimes falls either in December or January or even both months in the Gregorian calendar. The annual celebration of the Guru’s birthday is based on the Nanakshahi calendar. • He became the Sikh guru at the age of nine, following the demise of father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. • He is known for his significant contributions to the Sikh religion, including the introduction of the turban to cover hair. • He also founded the principles of Khalsa or the Five ‘K’s. They are: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden comb for the hair), Kara (an iron bracelet), Kachera (100% cotton tieable undergarment) (not an elastic one) and Kirpan (an iron dagger large enough to defend oneself). • He is also responsible to establish the highest order in the Sikh community. • Followers of the Sikh faith religiously follow the morals and codes of discipline set up by Guru Gobind Singh. • He fought against the Mughals later in battle of Muktsar in 1705. • He was assassinated in 1708. • He named Guru Granth Sahib, the religious text of the Khalsas and the Sikhs, as the next Guru of the two communities. 6. Consider the following statements regarding Humayun’s Tomb 1. It was commissioned by Akbar. 2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. www.insightsonindia.com 4 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution: B About Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi: • This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden- tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum). Humayun’s garden-tomb is an example of the charbagh (a four-quadrant garden with the four rivers of Quranic paradise represented), with pools joined by channels. It is also called the ‘dormitory of the Mughals’ as in the cells are buried over 150 Mughal family members. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 7. Consider the following pairs Navigation Developed/Owned System by 1. GALILEO : United Kingdom 2. GLONASS : Russia 3. QUASI-ZENITH : China Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly? (a) 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only Solution: A • GLONASS is an acronym, which stands for Globalnaya Navigazionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema, or Global Navigation Satellite System.