Insights Revision Through MCQs – 18 October 2019
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New Initiative: Revision Through MCQs (RTM) – Revision of Current Affairs Made Interesting
As revision is the key to success in this exam, we are starting a new initiative where you will revise current affairs effectively through MCQs (RTM) that are solely based on Insights Daily Current Affairs.
These questions will be different than our regular current affairs quiz. These questions are framed to TEST how well you have read and revised Insights Current Affairs on daily basis.
We will post nearly 10 MCQs every day which are based on previous day’s Insights current affairs. Tonight we will be posting RTM questions on the Insights current affairs of October 3, 2019.
The added advantage of this initiative is it will help you solve at least 20 MCQs daily (5 Static + 5 CA Quiz + 10 RTM) – thereby helping you improve your retention as well as elimination and guessing skills.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Gupta period, consider the following statements
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- Gupta Empire was a fairly efficient and centralized organization
- first ruler of the empire was Kumara Gupta
- Skandagupta was a great warrior and defended his kingdom from Hunas
- Gold coins issued by the Skandagupta were comparatively small in number and of only single type
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Guptas organized a system of provincial and local administration. The empire was divided into divisions called bhukth, and each bhukti was placed under the charge of an uparika. The bhuktis were divided into districts (vishayas), which were placed under the charge of a vishayapati and decentralized system of authority is indicated by the composition of Gupta-era municipal boards.
- first ruler of the empire was Chandra Gupta I, who united the Guptas with the Licchavis by marriage. His son, the celebrated Samudra Gupta, expanded the empire through conquest
- Skandagupta was a great warrior and defended his kingdom from Pushyamitras and the Hunas. But the Hunas war and possibly other wars must have proved a great strain on the financial resources of the empire. This is reflected in the coins of Skandagupta. The gold coins issued by the Skandagupta were comparatively small in number and of only single type. They also show depreciations in the purity of gold.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/skandagupta/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Guptas organized a system of provincial and local administration. The empire was divided into divisions called bhukth, and each bhukti was placed under the charge of an uparika. The bhuktis were divided into districts (vishayas), which were placed under the charge of a vishayapati and decentralized system of authority is indicated by the composition of Gupta-era municipal boards.
- first ruler of the empire was Chandra Gupta I, who united the Guptas with the Licchavis by marriage. His son, the celebrated Samudra Gupta, expanded the empire through conquest
- Skandagupta was a great warrior and defended his kingdom from Pushyamitras and the Hunas. But the Hunas war and possibly other wars must have proved a great strain on the financial resources of the empire. This is reflected in the coins of Skandagupta. The gold coins issued by the Skandagupta were comparatively small in number and of only single type. They also show depreciations in the purity of gold.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/skandagupta/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Vinayak Savarkar, consider the following statements
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- Once he was the president of the Hindu Mahasabha
- Works of Savarkar include ‘Kale Pani’ and ‘Six Glorious Epochs of Indian History’
- He was arrested in 1909 on charges of armed revolt against the Morle-Minto reform
- He worked for abolishment of untouchability
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Some of the works of Savarkar
- Six Glorious Epochs of Indian History
- My Transportation for Life
- Kale Pani
- 1857 che Svatantrya Samar
- Maazi Janmathep
- Moplyanche Banda
- Hindurashtra Darshan
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/veer-savarkar-2/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: Some of the works of Savarkar
- Six Glorious Epochs of Indian History
- My Transportation for Life
- Kale Pani
- 1857 che Svatantrya Samar
- Maazi Janmathep
- Moplyanche Banda
- Hindurashtra Darshan
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/veer-savarkar-2/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to recent development in Indian polity, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here, Directive word is NOT CORRECT!!
- Option (a) is wrong, because Legislative council abolished in J&K as per Section 57 of the J&K Reorganisation Bill, 2019, which reduced the State to the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/legislative-council-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here, Directive word is NOT CORRECT!!
- Option (a) is wrong, because Legislative council abolished in J&K as per Section 57 of the J&K Reorganisation Bill, 2019, which reduced the State to the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/legislative-council-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s TB burden, consider the following statements
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- TB incidence rate has been increased in India over the past one year
- World Health Assembly approved Global TB Strategy to tackle the TB Burden
- TB is Viral disease
Which of the statements given above is/are Incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here, Directive word is INCORRECT!!
- Tuberculosis incidence rate in India has decreased by almost 50,000 patients over the past one year (26.9 lakh TB patients in India in 2018).
- World Health Assembly-approved Global TB Strategy aims for a 90 per cent reduction in TB deaths and an 80 per cent reduction in the TB incidence rate by 2030 compared with 2015 levels
- Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/global-tuberculosis-tb-report/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here, Directive word is INCORRECT!!
- Tuberculosis incidence rate in India has decreased by almost 50,000 patients over the past one year (26.9 lakh TB patients in India in 2018).
- World Health Assembly-approved Global TB Strategy aims for a 90 per cent reduction in TB deaths and an 80 per cent reduction in the TB incidence rate by 2030 compared with 2015 levels
- Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/global-tuberculosis-tb-report/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India Innovation Index-2019, consider the following statements
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- Kerala is the most innovative major state in India.
- Index is calculated as the average of the scores of its two dimensions – Enablers and Performance
- Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are featured in Top-10 spots of the index
- NITI with Institute for Competitiveness as the knowledge partner released the Index
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Karnataka is the most innovative major state in India.
- Others in top 10: Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/india-innovation-index-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Karnataka is the most innovative major state in India.
- Others in top 10: Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/india-innovation-index-2019/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsRecently Department of Atomic Energy organizes a Curtain Raiser programme to mark the Centenary Celebrations of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, with regard to this consider the following statements
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- Vikram Sarabahi responsible for bringing cable television to India
- He set up India’s first rocket launch site in Sriharikota
- Vikram Sarabhai was the mastermind behind building India’s first satellite, Bhaskar I
- He was the first chairman of the INCOSPAR committee
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Delhi’s Odd Even Scheme, consider the following statements
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- Under the scheme, 2-wheelers were exempted
- Vehicles carrying school students exempted from Odd-Even vehicle scheme
- Privately owned CNG vehicles are not exempted
- Delhi CM & Ministers vehicles are not exempted
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Odd-even scheme will be implemented from 4th November to 15th November. The scheme will also include vehicles coming from other states, and only be implemented on non-transport 4-wheeled vehicles, 2-wheelers will be exempted,” Kejriwal said at a press briefing.
- President, Vice President, PM, Governors, CJI, Speaker of Lok Sabha, vehicles of union Ministers, Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha Leaders of Opposition, Vehicles of Chief Ministers of States & UTs, will be exempted from odd-even scheme. Delhi CM & Ministers will not be exempted
- Vehicles of Supreme Court Judges, UPSC Chairperson, Cheif Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners, CAG, Dy Chairman Rajya Sabha, Dy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Lt Governor of Delhi, Judges of Delhi High Court, Lokayukta and emergency services will be exempt
- vehicles carrying school students will be exempt from Odd-Even vehicle scheme
- Last week, the chief minister had announced that women will be exempted during the odd-even scheme. Unlike previous occasions, privately owned CNG vehicles will not be exempted.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/delhis-odd-even-rule/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Odd-even scheme will be implemented from 4th November to 15th November. The scheme will also include vehicles coming from other states, and only be implemented on non-transport 4-wheeled vehicles, 2-wheelers will be exempted,” Kejriwal said at a press briefing.
- President, Vice President, PM, Governors, CJI, Speaker of Lok Sabha, vehicles of union Ministers, Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha Leaders of Opposition, Vehicles of Chief Ministers of States & UTs, will be exempted from odd-even scheme. Delhi CM & Ministers will not be exempted
- Vehicles of Supreme Court Judges, UPSC Chairperson, Cheif Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners, CAG, Dy Chairman Rajya Sabha, Dy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Lt Governor of Delhi, Judges of Delhi High Court, Lokayukta and emergency services will be exempt
- vehicles carrying school students will be exempt from Odd-Even vehicle scheme
- Last week, the chief minister had announced that women will be exempted during the odd-even scheme. Unlike previous occasions, privately owned CNG vehicles will not be exempted.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/delhis-odd-even-rule/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Mountain range Continent
- Aconcagua Europe
- Mount Kilimanjaro Africa
- Mount Paektu Asia
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Aconcagua- South face of Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America
- Mount Kilimanjaro-It is the highest mountain in Africa, with its summit about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) from its base, and 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level.
- Mount Paektu- Mount Paektu or Changbai (in Chinese) is a volcanic mountain that last erupted over 1,000 years ago. Situated at the border between Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and China(Asia)
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-18-october-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Aconcagua- South face of Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America
- Mount Kilimanjaro-It is the highest mountain in Africa, with its summit about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) from its base, and 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level.
- Mount Paektu- Mount Paektu or Changbai (in Chinese) is a volcanic mountain that last erupted over 1,000 years ago. Situated at the border between Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and China(Asia)
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-18-october-2019/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Tax system Countries
- Web Tax Italy
- Gafa tax Germany
- Angel tax India
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Web Tax – Italy
- Gafa tax – France
- Angel tax – India
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-18-october-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Web Tax – Italy
- Gafa tax – France
- Angel tax – India
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-18-october-2019/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsRecently Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) has been in news sometimes related to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-18-october-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-18-october-2019/
