Day 46- 1 Jan - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Day 46- 1 Jan - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Based on UPSC Syllabus and Current Affairs

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Q 1. Consider the following statements about South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN)

1. It is an inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement support body of South Asian countries.

2. Its Secretariat is based in Bangladesh.

3. It was established under the aegis of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

SAWEN operates its activities from the Secretariat based in Kathmandu, Nepal. SAWEN was officially launched in January, 2011 in Paro Bhutan. It was not established under the aegis of SAARC.

Q 2. Consider the following statements about Kumbh Mela

1. Kumbh Mela is a religious pilgrimage that is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years.

It is the largest public gathering and collective act of faith, anywhere in the world.

UNESCO has inscribed ‘Kumbh Mela’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016.

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:   c Explaination   

UNESCO has inscribed ‘Kumbh Mela’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 12th session held at Jeju, South Korea from 4-9 December 2017. ‘Yoga’ and ‘Norouz’ was added on 1st December 2016.

Q 3. Mount Soputan is located in

a) Vietnam
b) Philippines
c) Cambodia
d) Indonesia
Solution:   d Explaination   
The Hindu

One of the most active volcanoes of Indonesia, Mount Soputan volcano, erupted recently. It is located on the Sulawesi island in Indonesia.

Q 4. Consider the following statements about Asbestos

1. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral substance which is hard and non-flexible.

2. They are resistant to heat, electricity and chemical corrosion.

3. They are highly toxic in nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral substance that can be pulled into a fluffy consistency. Asbestos fibers are soft and flexible yet resistant to heat, electricity and chemical corrosion. Pure asbestos is an effective insulator, and it can also be mixed into cloth, paper, cement, plastic and other materials to make them stronger.

Q 5. Consider the following statements regarding the Virtual ID of Aadhar (VID):

1. The VID is a permanent, non-revocable 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar number.

2. The virtual ID can be used for the purpose of authentication in the same way the Aadhaar number is used.

3. Since this is a digital ID, Aadhaar holders can regenerate it multiple times, which makes it safer than providing your actual Aadhaar number.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Statement 1 is incorrect: The VID is a temporary, revocable 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar number.The UIDAI, in a statement issued in January, said that one's Aadhaar number cannot be derived from the VID that is generated.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct:The virtual ID can be used for the purpose of authentication in the same way the Aadhaar number is used. Since this is a digital ID, Aadhaar holders can regenerate it multiple times, which makes it safer than providing your actual Aadhaar number.

Q 6. Consider the following statements regarding the "National Register of Citizens (NRC)":

1. It is a register containing names of Indian Citizens in Assam.

2. The register was first prepared after the 1951 Census of India.

3. The purpose of NRC update is to identify illegal migrants residing in Assam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Statement 1 is correct: It is a register containing names of Indian Citizens in Assam.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct: The register was first prepared after the 1951 Census of India. The purpose of NRC update is to identify illegal migrants residing in Assam.

The provisions governing NRC update in Assam areThe Citizenship Act, 1955, and The Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity cards) Rules,2003.

Q 7. Consider the following statements:

1. Right to express others opinion

2. Right to reject all contesting candidates while voting.

Which of the above are implicit rights under Freedom of expression?

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

NOTA in the elections are the implicit right under 'Freedom of Expression'. There is a difference between 'right' and 'Freedom'. Freedom has more restrictions. For example, foreigners are given freedom to study in India. But there is no right to education. Similarly, Article 19 guaranteed only freedom of silence to its citizens.

Q 8. Which among the following is the violation of fundamental rights of the aggrieved person?

a) Contractors employing workers in poor working conditions with wages not sufficient for their survival.
b) Husband violating his wife's privacy by bugging her workplace.
c) Gangsters threatening a vendor's life and his livelihood.
d) Restricting people from other religions entering into temple's sanctum sanctorum.
Solution:   a   

Fundamental rights are guaranteed only against the State except Article 15(2), 17, 23 and 24. Right to Life, livelihood and Privacy are guaranteed only against the state under Article 21. If other citizen violates it, then it is a crime, but not fundamental rights violation. Restricting people from entering sanctum sanctorum is not violating freedom of practise guaranteed under Article 25. Even in Mosque, during praying hours, other religious people are not allowed. Making people work less than minimum wage violate Article 23 as it amounts to slavery.

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