Static Quiz 10 May 2025 (Mixed Topics)
Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
Static Quiz 10 May 2025 (Mixed Topics) For UPSC Exam
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
- Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the World Economic Outlook by IMF:
1. India did surpass France and the UK to become the fifth-largest global economy.
2. The rankings are based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: According to the recent World Economic Outlook by IMF, India has indeed overtaken the UK and France to become the fifth-largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: These rankings are based on Nominal GDP, not Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
◦ In PPP terms, India already ranks third after China and the US.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: According to the recent World Economic Outlook by IMF, India has indeed overtaken the UK and France to become the fifth-largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: These rankings are based on Nominal GDP, not Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
◦ In PPP terms, India already ranks third after China and the US. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Who among the following decisively crushed the Pindari menace?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Francis Rawdon-Hastings
Explanation:
• The Pindaris were irregular horsemen and plunderers who operated in Central India.
• They became a menace in the early 19th century, looting villages and resisting British control.
• Francis Rawdon-Hastings, also known as Lord Hastings, led a large military campaign during the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–1818) and successfully eliminated the Pindari threat.
• The campaign was one of the largest British military operations in India before 1857.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Francis Rawdon-Hastings
Explanation:
• The Pindaris were irregular horsemen and plunderers who operated in Central India.
• They became a menace in the early 19th century, looting villages and resisting British control.
• Francis Rawdon-Hastings, also known as Lord Hastings, led a large military campaign during the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–1818) and successfully eliminated the Pindari threat.
• The campaign was one of the largest British military operations in India before 1857. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY):
1. It aims to supplement agriculture, modernize food processing, and reduce agri-waste.
2. It merges various schemes such as Mega Food Parks and Cold Chain Infrastructure.
3. It is implemented jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: PMKSY aims to create modern infrastructure, reduce food wastage, boost food processing, and increase farmers’ income.
• Statement 2 is correct: The scheme consolidates several schemes including Mega Food Parks, Cold Chain, Agro-Processing Clusters, and others.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: PMKSY is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, not jointly with the Ministry of Agriculture or Consumer Affairs.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: PMKSY aims to create modern infrastructure, reduce food wastage, boost food processing, and increase farmers’ income.
• Statement 2 is correct: The scheme consolidates several schemes including Mega Food Parks, Cold Chain, Agro-Processing Clusters, and others.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: PMKSY is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, not jointly with the Ministry of Agriculture or Consumer Affairs. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following areas have been identified as Algal Bloom hotspots under the Algal Bloom Information Service?
1. North-Eastern Arabian Sea
2. Gulf of Mannar
3. Coastal waters off Kerala
4. Coastal waters of Gopalpur
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
• The Algal Bloom Information Service (ABIS) under INCOIS has identified several coastal regions as algal bloom hotspots.
• These include:
◦ North-Eastern Arabian Sea
◦ Gulf of Mannar
◦ Kerala coast
◦ Gopalpur coast (Odisha)
• These blooms can disrupt marine biodiversity and affect fisheries.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
• The Algal Bloom Information Service (ABIS) under INCOIS has identified several coastal regions as algal bloom hotspots.
• These include:
◦ North-Eastern Arabian Sea
◦ Gulf of Mannar
◦ Kerala coast
◦ Gopalpur coast (Odisha)
• These blooms can disrupt marine biodiversity and affect fisheries. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Law Commission of India:
1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Law and Justice.
2. Its recommendation is required for High Court judge appointments.
3. The Commission is reconstituted every five years.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Law Commission is not a statutory body; it is an executive body constituted by the Government from time to time.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Law Commission has no role in the appointment of High Court judges.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Commission is not reconstituted every 5 years by mandate. Its reconstitution is not fixed and depends on the Government’s discretion.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Law Commission is not a statutory body; it is an executive body constituted by the Government from time to time.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Law Commission has no role in the appointment of High Court judges.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Commission is not reconstituted every 5 years by mandate. Its reconstitution is not fixed and depends on the Government’s discretion.
