Day 49- 4 Jan - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Day 49- 4 Jan - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

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Q 1. Consider the following statements about Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)

1. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

2. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and rules 1945 have entrusted various responsibilities to central and state regulators for regulation of drugs and cosmetics.

3. The regulation of manufacture, sale and distribution of Drugs is primarily the concern of the Central Authorities.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India.

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and rules 1945 have entrusted various responsibilities to central & state regulators for regulation of drugs and cosmetics.

Q 2. Consider the following statements about National Supercomputing Mission

1. Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the sole implementing agency.

2. Enhance India’s capability in solving grand challenge problems of national and global relevance

3. Empower our scientists and researchers with state-of-the-art supercomputing facilities

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

The Mission would be implemented and steered jointly by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) at an estimated cost of Rs.4500 crore over a period of seven years.

Objectives of NSM India:

To make India one of the world leaders in Supercomputing and to enhance India’s capability in solving grand challenge problems of national and global relevance

To empower our scientists and researchers with state-of-the-art supercomputing facilities and enable them to carry out cutting-edge research in their respective domains

To attain global competitiveness and ensure self-reliance in the strategic area of supercomputing technology

Q 3. Which of the following area has emerged as single largest habitat of Irrawaddy dolphins in the world

a) Chilika Lake
b) Bhitarkanika national park
c) Pulicat Lake
d) Kolleru Lake
Solution:   a Explaination   

Chilika Lake in Odisha has emerged as the “single largest habitat of Irrawaddy dolphins in the world”. Chilika is Asia’s largest brackish-water lagoon with an estuarine character, and one of India’s first Ramsar Convention sites.

Q 4. In recent times, which of the following is considered as 5th mode of transportation across the world.

a) Heli taxis
b) Hyperloop
c) High powered Mono Rail
d) Metrino
Solution:   b   

Q 5. Which of the following are the Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) elements from India that have been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

1. Kutiyattam

2. Ramlila

3. Kalbelia folk dance

4. Sankirtana

Select the correct code:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution:   d Explaination   

From India the Intangible Cultural Heritages added into this list include:

Chhau dance

Tradition of Vedic chanting

Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana

Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre

Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas.

Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala