GS Quizzes

Correct Answer is: Rann of Kutch (कच्छ का रण)

Explanation:

The Rann of Kutch, located in Gujarat, India, is the best example of repeated falls in sea level leading to the formation of present-day extensive marshland. Over time, repeated fluctuations in sea level have contributed to the creation of marshy terrain and salt flats in the region. The Rann of Kutch experiences significant seasonal variation, with temporary shallow lakes forming during the monsoon season and salt flats emerging during the dry season. This phenomenon is a result of the area's geological history of sea level changes.

Correct Answer is: 1 and 2 (1 और 2)

Explanation:

1. Statement 1: Retail investors through demat account can invest in ‘Treasury Bill’ and ‘Government of India Debt Bonds’ in primary market. - This statement is correct. Retail investors, through their demat accounts, can participate in the primary market for government securities, including Treasury Bills and Government of India Debt Bonds. They can directly bid for these securities in primary auctions conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2. Statement 2: The ‘Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching’ is a government securities trading platform of the Reserve Bank of India. - This statement is also correct. The Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching (NDS-OM) is indeed a trading platform operated by the RBI for trading in government securities. It facilitates electronic trading and settlement of government securities among authorized participants.
3. Statement 3: The ‘Central Depository Services Ltd.’ is jointly promoted by the Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange. - This statement is incorrect. The Central Depository Services Ltd. (CDSL) is a central depository for securities in India, but it is not jointly promoted by the Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). CDSL is actually promoted by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and a few banks and financial institutions.

Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 1 and 2.

Correct Answer is: 2 and 3 only (केवल 2 और 3)

Explanation:

1. Statement 1: "They shall be enforceable by courts." - This statement is incorrect. The provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, known as the Directive Principles of State Policy, are not enforceable by courts. These principles are essentially guidelines and recommendations for the government and are not legally enforceable in courts.
2. Statement 2: "They shall not be enforceable by any court." - This statement is correct. As mentioned above, the Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable by courts. They are aspirational in nature and are meant to guide the state in its policy-making decisions, but individuals cannot approach courts to enforce them.
3. Statement 3: "The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State." - This statement is also correct. The Directive Principles of State Policy are intended to influence the legislative and policy-making processes of the state. While they may not be legally enforceable, they serve as moral and political guidelines for governance.

Therefore, only statement 2 and 3 is correct.

Correct Answer is: 2 only (केवल 2)

Explanation:

1. Statement 1: In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. - This statement is incorrect. The single largest party in the opposition during the first Lok Sabha was the Indian National Congress, not the Swatantra Party. The Swatantra Party emerged later as a political party advocating free-market principles.
2. Statement 2: In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969. - This statement is correct. The concept of "Leader of the Opposition" in the Lok Sabha was officially recognized for the first time in 1969. This position is given to the leader of the largest party in the opposition in the Lok Sabha.
3. Statement 3: In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition. - This statement is incorrect. There is no specific numerical requirement for the recognition of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha recognizes the leader of the largest party in the opposition as the Leader of the Opposition, irrespective of the party's numerical strength.

Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.

Correct Answer is: Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States. (भारत सरकार एवं देशी रियासतों के बीच सम्बन्ध सुधारना।)

 Explanation: The Butler Committee, formally known as the Indian States Committee, was established in 1927 under the chairmanship of Sir Harcourt Butler, a former Governor of the United Provinces.

The primary objective of the Butler Committee was to suggest measures to improve the relationship between the Government of India and the princely states (Indian States), aiming for better governance and cooperation. This included matters related to administration, finance, and the distribution of powers between the central government and the princely states.

Therefore, option (d) "Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States" accurately reflects the objective of the Butler Committee of 1927.

Correct answer is: 1 only (केवल 1)

Explanation:

1. The statement "held in 2015 was the third such Summit" is correct. The India-Africa Summit held in 2015 was actually the third summit between India and African countries, so this statement is true.
2. The statement "was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951" is incorrect. While India-Africa cooperation has a long history dating back to the days of Jawaharlal Nehru, the specific initiative for a summit between India and African countries was not initiated by Nehru in 1951. The India-Africa Summit as a formal event was initiated much later, with the first summit held in 2008, so this statement is false.

Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

Correct Answer is: 2 and 3 only (केवल 2 और 3)

Explanation:

1. The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is actually established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and not the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. So, statement 1 is incorrect.
2. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is indeed a statutory body. It was established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, with the purpose of ensuring tiger conservation efforts across the country. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
3. The National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) is chaired by the Prime Minister of India. This authority was formed to oversee the rejuvenation of the Ganga River and its tributaries. So, statement 3 is correct.

In conclusion, the correct statements are 2 and 3.

Correct answer is: NO₂, O₃ and nitrate in the peroxyacetyl presence of sunlight (NO₂, O₃ तथा पेरॉक्सीऐसिटिल नाइट्रेट के बीच, सूर्य के प्रकाश की उपस्थिति में)

Explanation: Photochemical smog is formed when pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react with sunlight to form a mixture of pollutants, including ground-level ozone (O3), nitrate radicals (NO3), and peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN). These reactions occur primarily in urban areas with high levels of vehicle emissions and industrial activity. So, option (a) correctly identifies the pollutants involved in the formation of photochemical smog.

Correct answer is: None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct (उपर्युक्त कथनों (a), (b) और (c) में से कोई भी सही नहीं है)

Explanation:

The resignation of the Congress ministries in the seven provinces in 1939 was not due to any of the reasons mentioned in options (a), (b), or (c).

Option (a) suggests that the Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces, but this is incorrect as the Congress had already formed ministries in seven provinces.

Option (b) states that the emergence of a "left wing" in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible. However, this isn`t the cause as there were no such hindrances by a `left wing` leading to the resignation.

Option (c) mentions widespread communal disturbances in their provinces as the reason, but this was not the primary cause of their resignation during this time.

The actual reason for the resignation of the Congress ministries was the declaration of war by Britain against Germany during World War II, without consulting Indian leaders. This unilateral decision by the British government without considering Indian interests and aspirations led to discontent among Indian political leaders, including those in the Congress, prompting them to resign from power as a protest against the undemocratic actions of the British government. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

Correct answer is: 2, 3 and 4 only (केवल 2, 3 और 4)

Explanation:

• Respiration: Both plants and animals release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as a byproduct of respiration, contributing to the carbon cycle.
• Decay of organic matter: Decomposition of organic matter releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as a result of microbial activity, adding to the carbon cycle.
• Volcanic action: Volcanic eruptions release carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere, contributing to the carbon cycle.

Photosynthesis, on the other hand, removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converts it into organic compounds, making option (a) incorrect. Therefore, option (c) is the correct choice as it includes processes that add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle.