Day 45- 31 Dec - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Day 45- 31 Dec - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Based on UPSC Syllabus and Current Affairs

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Q 1. Satkosia Tiger Reserve is in which state ?

a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Odisha
Solution:   d Explaination    The Hindu

The National Tiger Conservation Authority has sought action against Odisha officials after concluding that the death of a tiger brought from Madhya Pradesh took place in the Satkosia Reserve due to poaching.

Q 2. Consider the following statements about GSAT -7A

1. GSAT-7Ais a communication satellite designed specifically for military operations.

2. About 70% of it would be for the Air Force and the rest for the needs of the Army.

3. It is the 50th Indian communication satellite.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:   a Explaination    The Hindu

GSAT 7A is the 35th Indian communication satellite. GSAT-7A is an advanced military communications satellite meant exclusively for the Indian Air Force. It is currently being developed in ISRO Satellite Centre. GSAT-7A is similar to Indian navy’s GSAT-7 and the Indian Air Force will be the sole operator of the satellite. The satellite will enhance Network-centric warfare capabilities of the Indian Air Force and therefore enhance its global operations.

Q 3. Sagarmala Programme aims to

1. Enhancing the connectivity of the ports to the hinterland.

2. Optimizing cost and time of cargo movement through multi-modal logistics solutions.

3. Developing Coastal Economic Zones.

4. Promoting sustainable development of coastal communities through skill development & livelihood generation activities.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3, 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3 only
d) All of the above
Solution:   d Explaination   

Components of Sagarmala Programme are:

Port Modernization & New Port Development: De-bottlenecking and capacity expansion of existing ports and development of new greenfield ports.

Port Connectivity Enhancement: Enhancing the connectivity of the ports to the hinterland, optimizing cost and time of cargo movement through multi-modal logistics solutions including domestic waterways (inland water transport and coastal shipping).

Port-linked Industrialization: Developing port-proximate industrial clusters and Coastal Economic Zones to reduce logistics cost and time of EXIM and domestic cargo.

Coastal Community Development: Promoting sustainable development of coastal communities through skill development & livelihood generation activities, fisheries development, coastal tourism etc.

Q 4. Consider the following statements about Measles

1. Measles is a highly contagious bacterial disease.

2. It remains an important cause of death among young children.

3. India, along with ten WHO South-East Asia Region member countries, plans to eliminate measles by 2030.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1, 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:   b   

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It remains an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine.

India, along with ten WHO South-East Asia Region member countries, plans to eliminate measles and control rubella/ congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) by 2020.

Q 5. Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the Martial law, as applicable in India?

1. It is defined under Article 34 of the constitution.

2. When it is imposed in an area, it suspends the government and ordinary law courts.

3. It affects the fundamental rights of the people.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
Solution:   b Explaination   

Article 34 provides for the restrictions on fundamental rights while martial law is in force in any area within the territory of India.The concept of martial law has been borrowed in India from the English common law. However, the expression ‘martial law’ has not been defined anywhere in the Constitution.

Literally, it means ‘military rule’. It refers to a situation where civil administration is run by the military authorities according to their own rules and regulations framed outside the ordinary law. It thus imply the suspension of ordinary law and the government by military tribunals. It is different from the military law that is applicable to the armed forces.

Q 6. With reference to the question hour, consider the following statements.

1. It is a parliamentary device meant for exercising legislative control over executive actions.

2. During the question hour, questions cannot be asked to private members.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 2
Solution:   a   

Statement 1 is correct: This parliamentary device, in fact, is primarily meant for exercising a kind of legislative control over executive actions. Besides, the Members also find an opportunity through this device to criticise Government's policies and programmes; ventilate public grievances; expose Government's lapses, and extract promises from Ministers. Members also get the opportunity to give vent to their feelings when they are not satisfied with the answers by putting supplementaries. The Question Hour serves another purpose. The Ministers are also made aware of the working of their departments at the ground level which otherwise could have gone unnoticed.

Statement 2 is not correct: In addition to the ministers, the questions can also be asked to the private members. Thus, a question may be addressed to a private member if the subject matter of the question relates to some Bill, resolution or other matter connected with the business of the House for which that member is responsible. The procedure in regard to such question is the same as that followed in the case of questions addressed to a minister.

Q 7. Consider the following statements:

1. Zonal councils are constitutional bodies created to promote cooperation among states.

2. Zonal Councils are mandated to meet at least once in a two year.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution:   c   

The Zonal Councils are the statutory (and not the constitutional) bodies. They are established by the States Reorganisation Act of 1956. The act divided the country into five zones (Northern, Central, Eastern, Western and Southern) and provided a zonal council for each zone. However, the North-Eastern Council was created by a separate Act of Parliament—the North-Eastern Council Act of 1971. Hence statement 1 is not correct.

As per Section 17(1) of States Re-organisation Act, each Zonal Council shall meet at such time as the Chairman of the Council may decide. Hence statement 2 is not correct. Punchhi Commission recommended that the Zonal Councils should meet at least twice a year with an agenda proposed by states concerned to maximize coordination and promote harmonization of policies and action having inter-state ramification.

Q 8. Rajya Sabha can withold its consent in case of money bills the maximum period of :

a) 14 weeks
b) 6 months
c) 30 days
d) 14 days
Solution:   d   

A Money Bill after having been passed by the Lok Sabha, and sent to Rajya Sabha for its recommendations, has to be returned to Lok Sabha by the Rajya Sabha, with in a period of fourteen days from the date of its receipt, with or without recommendations. (Article 109)