Day 9- 24 Nov - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Day 9- 24 Nov - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

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Q 1. With reference to the Strait of Gibraltar, consider the following statements:

1. It connects the South Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.

2. It separates Portugal and Morocco.

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:   d Explaination
It is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta in Africa.

Q 2. Consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution is silent on representation of Anglo-Indians in state legislative assemblies.

2. The President can nominate Anglo-Indians to the Rajya Sabha if they have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.

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 Explaination
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-a-state-of-flux/article25138362.ece The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.

Q 3. The Global Pact for Environment, the resolution for which was recently adopted by the UN General Assembly, seeks to address which one of the following issues in our efforts to tackle the threats to our environment?

a) Common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities b) Wavering commitment of some countries to the Paris Agreement
c) Fragmented nature of international environment law
d) Climate finance
Solution:   c Explainationhttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/un-chief-lauds-narendra-modi-for-climate-action/article25115724.ece
&nbsp With threats to our environment increasingly impacting the survival of mankind and of our planet, it is urgent to act and build a sustainable future.

Q 4. Where do you find famous Great Bitter Lake and Small Bitter Lake?

a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iraq
c) Egypt
d) Israel
Solution:   c Explaination
&nbspThe Great Bitter Lake is a saltwater lake in Egypt, connected to the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea via the Suez Canal. It is connected to the Small Bitter Lake through which the canal also runs. Before the canal was built (1869), the site was a dry salt valley or basin. References are made to the Great Bitter Lake in the ancient Pyramid Texts.

Q 5. Which one of the following countries is not among the G4 or Group of Four nations?

a) Germany
b) South Africa
c) Brazil
d) Japan
Solution:   b Explaination
&nbsp India, Germany, Japan and Brazil form the G4.