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Day 24- 09 Dec - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Based on UPSC Syllabus and Current Affairs
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  • Q 1. With respect to the Whip in the Indian Political Democracy, Consider the following statements:
      1. The whip's main duty is to look after the members of the party and keep them together inside the Parliament.
      2. The concept of Whip is clearly mentioned in the Indian Constitution when it was adopted.
    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:   a Explaination    Indian Polity - Laxmikant

    A whip is a directive from the party that binds party members of a House to obey the line of the party. They are vital in maintaining the links between the internal organisation of party inside the Parliament. A whip is also an important office-bearer of the party in the Parliament.The whip plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient conduct of business on the floor of the House. The whip is an MP drawn from the party that is in power and also from the party that sits on the opposition bench. They are vital in maintaining the links between the internal organisation of party inside the Parliament.




  • Q 2. Changi naval base, which the Indian Navy has access to for logistical support, belongs to

    • a) Indonesia
    b) Sri Lanka
    c) Singapore
    d) Seychelles
    Solution:   c Explaination    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-singapore-begin-sea-drills/article25469594.ece

    25th edition of the India-Singapore bilateral naval exercise, SIMBEX, has begun at the tri-services command in Port Blair. The two countries have vastly expanded their military cooperation in recent years under India’s Act East policy. Late last year, the two countries signed a naval agreement which has a provision for mutual logistical support and gives India access to the Changi naval base.




    Q 3. The historical work Humayun-nama was authored by
    a) Jahanara Begum
    b) Nur Jahan
    c) Jodha Bai
    d) Gulbadan Begum
    Solution:   d Explaination   https://www.thehindu.com/books/the-emperor-of-oleander-blossoms/article25451431.ece

    An interesting book giving us a glimpse into the domestic world of the Mughals is the Humayun Nama written by Gulbadan Begum. Gulbadan was the daughter of Babur, Humayun’s sister and Akbar’s aunt. Gulbadan could write fluently in Turkish and Persian. When Akbar commissioned Abu’l Fazl to write a history of his reign, he requested his aunt to record her memoirs of earlier times under Babur and Humayun, for Abu’l Fazl to draw upon.




  • Q 4. Consider the following statements:
      1.India recently signed a defence deal with Russia to procure seven S-400 missile systems.
      2.The total number of S-400 systems that India intends to purchase will provide a "coverage bubble" that encompasses most of India-China and India-Pakistan land borders.
    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    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-russia-sign-543-billion-s-400-missile-deal/article25137177.ece

    India and Russia concluded the contract for five S-400 'Triumf' missile systems, one of the biggest defence deals in recent times, after the annual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The announcement of the deal, that could attract sanctions from the United States, was made in a joint statement issued by both sides.　




  • Q 5. Consider the following statements:
      1.The GSLV MkII is a two-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO.
      2.The GSLV MkIII has four solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
      3.The GSLV MkIII will launch GSAT-29, a communication satellite for high-quality internet services.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • a) 1 and 2 Only
    b) 2 and 3 Only
    c) 2 Only
    d) 3 Only
    Solution:   d Explaination   https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/gslv-mk-iii

    GSLV MkIII is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage. It is designed to carry 4 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of GSLV Mk II.