Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 27
29 January 2016
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2016
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following list:
- The ‘Kurinji’ flowers which blooms once in 12 years is found here
- The ‘Toda’ tribe resides here
- It is a notified Biosphere Reserve
The above statements refer to which of the following sites?
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Ans: b.
“The Tamil Nadu tableau depicts Toda tribe of Nilgiri district (TN) identified as one of the six primitive tribal groups of the state.”
“The Toda village is called a Mund. The huts are small and half barrel-shaped, with a small doorway. The village also has a unique hut, called “Tirierl” or dairy temple. The sole occupation of Todas is Cattle-herding and dairy-work. The traditional garment of Todas consists of a single piece of cloth with red and black embroidery. Todas are vegetarians. Women make up their hair with ringlets.”
“The mountain District of the Nilgiris is also home to the flowers called “Kurinji” which blooms once in 12 years.”
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Ans: b.
“The Tamil Nadu tableau depicts Toda tribe of Nilgiri district (TN) identified as one of the six primitive tribal groups of the state.”
“The Toda village is called a Mund. The huts are small and half barrel-shaped, with a small doorway. The village also has a unique hut, called “Tirierl” or dairy temple. The sole occupation of Todas is Cattle-herding and dairy-work. The traditional garment of Todas consists of a single piece of cloth with red and black embroidery. Todas are vegetarians. Women make up their hair with ringlets.”
“The mountain District of the Nilgiris is also home to the flowers called “Kurinji” which blooms once in 12 years.”
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Question 2 of 4
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the festival of ‘Ramman’, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
- It is unique to the state of Himachal Pradesh
- During this festival, certain parts of the Ramayan are recited
- Their masked dances convey social messages and create awareness about government schemes
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: c.
“The Tableau depicts the festival of Ramman based on the story of ‘Ramayana’ in Uttarakhand. Dance is performed wearing the mask at Temple complex of Bhumyal God in night. There are masks of various epical, historical and imaginative characters. The masks are of two types – “Dhyo Pattar” and “Khyalari Pattar”. “Dhyo Pattar” mask and character is related to god. “Khyalari Pattar” are entertaining characters.”
“Ramman is series of various events of worships and rituals. Community Worship, Devyatra, Folk Drama, Dances, Songs, Comedies, Fairs etc are held here.”
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Ans: c.
“The Tableau depicts the festival of Ramman based on the story of ‘Ramayana’ in Uttarakhand. Dance is performed wearing the mask at Temple complex of Bhumyal God in night. There are masks of various epical, historical and imaginative characters. The masks are of two types – “Dhyo Pattar” and “Khyalari Pattar”. “Dhyo Pattar” mask and character is related to god. “Khyalari Pattar” are entertaining characters.”
“Ramman is series of various events of worships and rituals. Community Worship, Devyatra, Folk Drama, Dances, Songs, Comedies, Fairs etc are held here.”
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Question 3 of 4
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is/are incorrect?
- India is a member
- Countries of the Asia-Pacific region alone can become its members
- It is based in Osaka, Japan
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: b.
“ADB, based in Manila, is dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration.”
“From 31 members at its establishment in 1966, ADB has grown to encompass 67 members – of which 48 are from within Asia and the Pacific and 19 outside.”
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Ans: b.
“ADB, based in Manila, is dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration.”
“From 31 members at its establishment in 1966, ADB has grown to encompass 67 members – of which 48 are from within Asia and the Pacific and 19 outside.”
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4. Question
1 points‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony on January 29th every year marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. What is the significance of this ceremony?
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Ans: c.
“…‘Beating the Retreat’ has emerged as an event of national pride when the Colours and Standards are paraded. The ceremony traces its origins to the early 1950s when Major Roberts of the Indian Army indigenously developed the unique ceremony of display by the massed bands. ‘Beating Retreat’ marks a centuries old military tradition, when the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and withdrew from the battlefield and returned to the camps at sunset at the sounding of the Retreat. Colours and Standards are cased and flags lowered. The ceremony creates a nostalgia for the times gone by…”
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Ans: c.
“…‘Beating the Retreat’ has emerged as an event of national pride when the Colours and Standards are paraded. The ceremony traces its origins to the early 1950s when Major Roberts of the Indian Army indigenously developed the unique ceremony of display by the massed bands. ‘Beating Retreat’ marks a centuries old military tradition, when the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and withdrew from the battlefield and returned to the camps at sunset at the sounding of the Retreat. Colours and Standards are cased and flags lowered. The ceremony creates a nostalgia for the times gone by…”
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