Insights Revision Through MCQs – 31 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 pointsConsider the following statements
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- Tipu Sultan devised a land revenue system based on detailed surveys and classification
- Tipu Sultan sent emissaries to foreign states, including the Ottoman Empire, Afghanistan and France
- Tipu found the Jacobin Club of Mysore for ‘framing laws comfortable with the laws of the Republic’
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Tipu Sultan devised a land revenue system based on detailed surveys and classification, in which the tax was imposed directly on the peasant, and collected through salaried agents in cash, widening the state’s resource base.
- Modernised agriculture, gave tax breaks for developing wasteland, built irrigation infrastructure and repaired old dams, and promoted agricultural manufacturing and sericulture. Built a navy to support trade.
- Tipu remained an implacable enemy of the British East India Company, sparking conflict with his attack on British-allied Travancore in 1789. In the Third Anglo-Mysore War, he was forced into the Treaty of Seringapatam, losing a number of previously conquered territories, including Malabar and Mangalore. He sent emissaries to foreign states, including the Ottoman Empire, Afghanistan, and France, in an attempt to rally opposition to the British.
- In 1794, with the support of French Republican officers, Tipu helped found the Jacobin Club of Mysore for ‘framing laws comfortable with the laws of the Republic’. He planted a Liberty Tree and declared himself Citizen Tipo.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/tipu-sultan/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Tipu Sultan devised a land revenue system based on detailed surveys and classification, in which the tax was imposed directly on the peasant, and collected through salaried agents in cash, widening the state’s resource base.
- Modernised agriculture, gave tax breaks for developing wasteland, built irrigation infrastructure and repaired old dams, and promoted agricultural manufacturing and sericulture. Built a navy to support trade.
- Tipu remained an implacable enemy of the British East India Company, sparking conflict with his attack on British-allied Travancore in 1789. In the Third Anglo-Mysore War, he was forced into the Treaty of Seringapatam, losing a number of previously conquered territories, including Malabar and Mangalore. He sent emissaries to foreign states, including the Ottoman Empire, Afghanistan, and France, in an attempt to rally opposition to the British.
- In 1794, with the support of French Republican officers, Tipu helped found the Jacobin Club of Mysore for ‘framing laws comfortable with the laws of the Republic’. He planted a Liberty Tree and declared himself Citizen Tipo.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/tipu-sultan/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Pension Scheme, consider the following statements
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- It was launched for government employees only
- It is managed by LIC
- Any Indian citizen between 18 and 65 years can join NPS
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National Pension Scheme is a government-sponsored pension scheme. It was launched in January 2004 for government employees. However, in 2009, it was opened to all sections.
- This system is managed by PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority).
- Any Indian citizen between 18 and 65 years can join NPS.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/national-pension-scheme-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National Pension Scheme is a government-sponsored pension scheme. It was launched in January 2004 for government employees. However, in 2009, it was opened to all sections.
- This system is managed by PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority).
- Any Indian citizen between 18 and 65 years can join NPS.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/national-pension-scheme-2/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to International Solar Alliance(ISA), consider the following statements
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- India is hosting the second Assembly of ISA
- ISA assembly is the highest decision making body
- ISA members nations completely lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 120 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, now extended to all members of UN.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/international-solar-alliance-5/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 120 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, now extended to all members of UN.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/international-solar-alliance-5/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to NIRVIK scheme, consider the following statements
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- It will enhance accessibility and affordability of credit for exporters
- It will help make Indian exports competitive
- Under the scheme, Insurance cover guaranteed will cover up to 90% of the principal and interest
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Benefits of the scheme:
- It will enhance accessibility and affordability of credit for exporters.
- It will help make Indian exports competitive.
- It will make ECGC procedures exporter friendly.
- The insurance cover is expected to bring down the cost of credit due to capital relief, less provision requirement and liquidity due to quick settlement of claims.
- It will ensure timely and adequate working capital to the export sector.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/nirvik-scheme-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Benefits of the scheme:
- It will enhance accessibility and affordability of credit for exporters.
- It will help make Indian exports competitive.
- It will make ECGC procedures exporter friendly.
- The insurance cover is expected to bring down the cost of credit due to capital relief, less provision requirement and liquidity due to quick settlement of claims.
- It will ensure timely and adequate working capital to the export sector.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/nirvik-scheme-2/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhat do you understand by Air-independent propulsion?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Air-independent propulsion (AIP) is any marine propulsion technology that allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen (by surfacing or using a snorkel). AIP can augment or replace the diesel-electric propulsion system of non-nuclear vessels
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/air-independent-propulsion/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Air-independent propulsion (AIP) is any marine propulsion technology that allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen (by surfacing or using a snorkel). AIP can augment or replace the diesel-electric propulsion system of non-nuclear vessels
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/air-independent-propulsion/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsRecently DTrack has been mentioned repeatedly in media related to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- DTrack is a virus, which originated in North Korea, could be the weapon used in the cyberattack on Kudankulam nuclear power plant.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-31-october-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- DTrack is a virus, which originated in North Korea, could be the weapon used in the cyberattack on Kudankulam nuclear power plant.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-31-october-2019/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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- Mekong river originates in Tibet
- It is the second longest river in Asia
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Mekong is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia. It is the world’s twelfth longest river and the seventh longest in Asia.
- From the Tibetan Plateau the river runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-31-october-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Mekong is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia. It is the world’s twelfth longest river and the seventh longest in Asia.
- From the Tibetan Plateau the river runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-31-october-2019/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsRecently IBA100 has been in news sometimes related
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- IIIT-Hyderabad creates the first Indian brain atlas. It is named as IBA100. Other brain atlases include Chinese, Korean and Caucasian.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-31-october-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- IIIT-Hyderabad creates the first Indian brain atlas. It is named as IBA100. Other brain atlases include Chinese, Korean and Caucasian.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-31-october-2019/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Special Leave to appeal by the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:
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- The Supreme Court is authorized to grant in its discretion special leave to appeal from any judgment in any matter passed by any court or tribunal in the country including military tribunal and court martial
- It can be granted in any judgment whether final or interlocutory
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Supreme Court is authorised to grant in its discretion special leave to appeal from any judgement in any matter passed by any court or tribunal in the country (except military tribunal and court martial). This provision contains the four aspects as under:
- It is a discretionary power and hence, cannot be claimed as a matter of right.
- It can be granted in any judgement whether final or interlocutory.
- It may be related to any matter—constitutional, civil, criminal, income tax, labour, revenue, advocates, etc.
- It can be granted against any court or tribunal and not necessarily against a high court (except a military court).
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Supreme Court is authorised to grant in its discretion special leave to appeal from any judgement in any matter passed by any court or tribunal in the country (except military tribunal and court martial). This provision contains the four aspects as under:
- It is a discretionary power and hence, cannot be claimed as a matter of right.
- It can be granted in any judgement whether final or interlocutory.
- It may be related to any matter—constitutional, civil, criminal, income tax, labour, revenue, advocates, etc.
- It can be granted against any court or tribunal and not necessarily against a high court (except a military court).
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsArticle 1(1) of our Constitution says – “India that is Bharat, shall be a Union
of states”. This declaration signifies
- That the Union of India has resulted out of an agreement between the states.
- The component units/states have no right to secede from the Union.
Select the correct answer using codes given below
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 1 describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a
‘Federation of States’.
- According to Dr B R Ambedkar, the phrase ‘Union of States’ has been preferred to ‘Federation of States’ for two reasons: one, the Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement among the states like the American Federation; and two, the states have no right to secede from the federation.
- The federation is an Union because it is indestructible. The country is an integral whole and divided into different states only for the convenience of administration.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 1 describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a
‘Federation of States’.
- According to Dr B R Ambedkar, the phrase ‘Union of States’ has been preferred to ‘Federation of States’ for two reasons: one, the Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement among the states like the American Federation; and two, the states have no right to secede from the federation.
- The federation is an Union because it is indestructible. The country is an integral whole and divided into different states only for the convenience of administration.
