June 14-2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs)
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[Quiz] Daily Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs) – June 14 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. {MIH – Revolts} With reference to the Satnami community and its historical background, consider the following statements:
- Jaitkham is a structure revered by the Satnami community as a sacred symbol.
- The Satnamis trace their theological lineage to Guru Ghasidas, an 18th-century saint.
- The Satnami Revolt of 1672 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb was primarily due to the revival of the Islamic Jiziya tax and the mistreatment of a Satnami by a Mughal official.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Satnami community in Chhattisgarh violently protested against the desecration of a Jaitkhamb (a structure of sacred importance).
- Jaitkham is a structure revered by the Satnami community as a sacred symbol.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Satnami community was founded in 1657 by Birbhan in Narnaul (present-day Haryana).
- The expression sat naam (literally “true name”) was popularised by the 15th century Bhakti poet Kabir.
- The sect is thought to be an offshoot of the Ravidassia sect, as Udhodas, the guru of Birbhan, was the disciple of Saint Ravidas.
- Udhodas was the society’s first priest or spiritual guru.
- The Satnamis trace their theological lineage to Guru Ghasidas, an 18th century saint.
Statement 3 is correct
- It occurred in 1672 during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Narnaul (present-day Haryana).
- Reasons:
- Revival of Islamic Jiziya tax (poll tax on non-Muslim subjects),
- Banning music and art, and Destroying Hindu temples.
- The immediate cause of the revolt was the mistreatment of a Satnami by a Mughal official, which sparked widespread anger among the Satnamis.
- The Satnami rebels initially achieved some military successes against Mughal forces, but they were eventually defeated by a larger Mughal army.
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Satnami community in Chhattisgarh violently protested against the desecration of a Jaitkhamb (a structure of sacred importance).
- Jaitkham is a structure revered by the Satnami community as a sacred symbol.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Satnami community was founded in 1657 by Birbhan in Narnaul (present-day Haryana).
- The expression sat naam (literally “true name”) was popularised by the 15th century Bhakti poet Kabir.
- The sect is thought to be an offshoot of the Ravidassia sect, as Udhodas, the guru of Birbhan, was the disciple of Saint Ravidas.
- Udhodas was the society’s first priest or spiritual guru.
- The Satnamis trace their theological lineage to Guru Ghasidas, an 18th century saint.
Statement 3 is correct
- It occurred in 1672 during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Narnaul (present-day Haryana).
- Reasons:
- Revival of Islamic Jiziya tax (poll tax on non-Muslim subjects),
- Banning music and art, and Destroying Hindu temples.
- The immediate cause of the revolt was the mistreatment of a Satnami by a Mughal official, which sparked widespread anger among the Satnamis.
- The Satnami rebels initially achieved some military successes against Mughal forces, but they were eventually defeated by a larger Mughal army.
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Satnami community in Chhattisgarh violently protested against the desecration of a Jaitkhamb (a structure of sacred importance).
- Jaitkham is a structure revered by the Satnami community as a sacred symbol.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Satnami community was founded in 1657 by Birbhan in Narnaul (present-day Haryana).
- The expression sat naam (literally “true name”) was popularised by the 15th century Bhakti poet Kabir.
- The sect is thought to be an offshoot of the Ravidassia sect, as Udhodas, the guru of Birbhan, was the disciple of Saint Ravidas.
- Udhodas was the society’s first priest or spiritual guru.
- The Satnamis trace their theological lineage to Guru Ghasidas, an 18th century saint.
Statement 3 is correct
- It occurred in 1672 during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Narnaul (present-day Haryana).
- Reasons:
- Revival of Islamic Jiziya tax (poll tax on non-Muslim subjects),
- Banning music and art, and Destroying Hindu temples.
- The immediate cause of the revolt was the mistreatment of a Satnami by a Mughal official, which sparked widespread anger among the Satnamis.
- The Satnami rebels initially achieved some military successes against Mughal forces, but they were eventually defeated by a larger Mughal army.
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. {Polity – IC} Consider the following Pairs:
President’s pardoning power Meaning - Commutation
substitution of one form of punishment with a lighter form of punishment. - Respite
reducing the period of the sentence without changing its character. - Reprieve
stay of executing a sentence (especially that of death) for a temporary period. - Pardon
emoves both the sentence and the conviction and completely absolves the convict How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
- According to Article 72 of the Indian Constitution, the President can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or suspend, remit, or commute sentences in cases where:
- The punishment or sentence is for an offence against a Union Law.
- The punishment or sentence is by a court-martial (military court).
- The sentence is a death sentence.
Pair 1 is correct
- It denotes the substitution of one form of punishment with a lighter form of punishment.
- For example, a death sentence may be commuted to rigorous imprisonment.
Pair 2 is not correct
- Respite denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one initially awarded due to some particular fact, such as the physical disability of a convict or the pregnancy of a woman offender.
- Remission is reducing the period of the sentence without changing its character.
- For example, a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for five years may be remitted to rigorous imprisonment for one year.
Pair 3 is correct
- It implies a stay of executing a sentence (especially that of death) for a temporary period.
- Its purpose is to give the convict time to seek pardon or commutation from the President.
- Reprieve postpones a sentence to a specific date
Pair 4 is correct
- It removes both the sentence and the conviction and completely absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments, and disqualifications.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- According to Article 72 of the Indian Constitution, the President can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or suspend, remit, or commute sentences in cases where:
- The punishment or sentence is for an offence against a Union Law.
- The punishment or sentence is by a court-martial (military court).
- The sentence is a death sentence.
Pair 1 is correct
- It denotes the substitution of one form of punishment with a lighter form of punishment.
- For example, a death sentence may be commuted to rigorous imprisonment.
Pair 2 is not correct
- Respite denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one initially awarded due to some particular fact, such as the physical disability of a convict or the pregnancy of a woman offender.
- Remission is reducing the period of the sentence without changing its character.
- For example, a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for five years may be remitted to rigorous imprisonment for one year.
Pair 3 is correct
- It implies a stay of executing a sentence (especially that of death) for a temporary period.
- Its purpose is to give the convict time to seek pardon or commutation from the President.
- Reprieve postpones a sentence to a specific date
Pair 4 is correct
- It removes both the sentence and the conviction and completely absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments, and disqualifications.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- According to Article 72 of the Indian Constitution, the President can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or suspend, remit, or commute sentences in cases where:
- The punishment or sentence is for an offence against a Union Law.
- The punishment or sentence is by a court-martial (military court).
- The sentence is a death sentence.
Pair 1 is correct
- It denotes the substitution of one form of punishment with a lighter form of punishment.
- For example, a death sentence may be commuted to rigorous imprisonment.
Pair 2 is not correct
- Respite denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one initially awarded due to some particular fact, such as the physical disability of a convict or the pregnancy of a woman offender.
- Remission is reducing the period of the sentence without changing its character.
- For example, a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for five years may be remitted to rigorous imprisonment for one year.
Pair 3 is correct
- It implies a stay of executing a sentence (especially that of death) for a temporary period.
- Its purpose is to give the convict time to seek pardon or commutation from the President.
- Reprieve postpones a sentence to a specific date
Pair 4 is correct
- It removes both the sentence and the conviction and completely absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments, and disqualifications.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. {Prelims – Sci – Bio – Diseaese} With reference to Rift Valley fever (RVF), consider the following statements:
- Rift Valley fever is a zoonotic viral disease primarily affecting ruminants such as sheep, goats, and cattle.
- The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes, most commonly Aedes and Culex mosquitoes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the Rift Valley fever virus, which is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa, especially eastern and southern Africa.
- It was first identified in 1931 in the Rift Valley in Kenya.
- It is primarily a disease of ruminants such as sheep, goats and cattle but human infections occur following close contact with infected animal tissue and body fluids.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is transmitted by mosquitoes, most commonly the Aedes and Culex mosquitoes.
- RVF is listed in the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal Health Code and must be reported to the WOAH.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the Rift Valley fever virus, which is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa, especially eastern and southern Africa.
- It was first identified in 1931 in the Rift Valley in Kenya.
- It is primarily a disease of ruminants such as sheep, goats and cattle but human infections occur following close contact with infected animal tissue and body fluids.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is transmitted by mosquitoes, most commonly the Aedes and Culex mosquitoes.
- RVF is listed in the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal Health Code and must be reported to the WOAH.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the Rift Valley fever virus, which is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa, especially eastern and southern Africa.
- It was first identified in 1931 in the Rift Valley in Kenya.
- It is primarily a disease of ruminants such as sheep, goats and cattle but human infections occur following close contact with infected animal tissue and body fluids.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is transmitted by mosquitoes, most commonly the Aedes and Culex mosquitoes.
- RVF is listed in the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal Health Code and must be reported to the WOAH.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. {Prelims – Envi – Species} The organisms ” Masked Booby and Brown Booby are:
Correct
Explanation
- Cyclone Ilsa (category 5 cyclone) that crossed Bedout Island recently wiped out 80-90 percent of the island’s seabird (Masked bobby, brown bobby and lesser frigatebird) population.
- Bedout Island is located in the Timor Sea off the remote north coast.
- Brown Booby (S leucogaster):
- The brown booby is a large, chocolate-brown-and-white seabird.
- Distribution: Tropical seas of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, plus the Caribbean Sea.
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
- Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra bedouti):
- The masked booby is a large, white gannet-like seabird with black trailing edges to the wings, a black tail and yellow bill.
- They range widely over tropical and subtropical open ocean.
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
Answer: (c) Seabird; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
- Cyclone Ilsa (category 5 cyclone) that crossed Bedout Island recently wiped out 80-90 percent of the island’s seabird (Masked bobby, brown bobby and lesser frigatebird) population.
- Bedout Island is located in the Timor Sea off the remote north coast.
- Brown Booby (S leucogaster):
- The brown booby is a large, chocolate-brown-and-white seabird.
- Distribution: Tropical seas of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, plus the Caribbean Sea.
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
- Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra bedouti):
- The masked booby is a large, white gannet-like seabird with black trailing edges to the wings, a black tail and yellow bill.
- They range widely over tropical and subtropical open ocean.
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
Answer: (c) Seabird; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
- Cyclone Ilsa (category 5 cyclone) that crossed Bedout Island recently wiped out 80-90 percent of the island’s seabird (Masked bobby, brown bobby and lesser frigatebird) population.
- Bedout Island is located in the Timor Sea off the remote north coast.
- Brown Booby (S leucogaster):
- The brown booby is a large, chocolate-brown-and-white seabird.
- Distribution: Tropical seas of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, plus the Caribbean Sea.
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
- Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra bedouti):
- The masked booby is a large, white gannet-like seabird with black trailing edges to the wings, a black tail and yellow bill.
- They range widely over tropical and subtropical open ocean.
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
Answer: (c) Seabird; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims – Envi – Species} With reference to baobab trees, consider the following statements:
- Baobab trees in India are primarily found in the semi-arid central areas and the Western Ghats.
- The Bhil community in Madhya Pradesh preserves these trees and makes a living by collecting and selling various baobab products.
- The largest baobab tree outside Africa is located at Golconda Fort in India, known locally as “hatiyan jhad” (elephant tree).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct-
- Baobabs are found in India, from semi-arid central areas to wetter Western Ghats.
- Adansonia digitata is native to Africa and belongs to the Malvaceae family.
- There are eight species of Adansonia worldwide, found in Africa, Asia and Australia.
- Baobab trees in India were introduced by African migrants and Arab and Portuguese traders.
- Locals in Mandu (MP) believe the baobab seeds were brought by Afghan rulers of the Ghuri Dynasty during the reign of Hoshang Shah of Malwa.
Statement 2 is correct-
- The Bhil community in MP preserves these trees and makes a living by collecting and selling various baobab products.
Statement 3 is correct-
- According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest known living baobab tree is around 800 years old and is in Sagole, South Africa, near the Zimbabwe border.
- The largest baobab tree outside Africa in India is located at Golconda Fort. It is over 400 years old and is known locally as hatiyan jhad (elephant tree).
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct-
- Baobabs are found in India, from semi-arid central areas to wetter Western Ghats.
- Adansonia digitata is native to Africa and belongs to the Malvaceae family.
- There are eight species of Adansonia worldwide, found in Africa, Asia and Australia.
- Baobab trees in India were introduced by African migrants and Arab and Portuguese traders.
- Locals in Mandu (MP) believe the baobab seeds were brought by Afghan rulers of the Ghuri Dynasty during the reign of Hoshang Shah of Malwa.
Statement 2 is correct-
- The Bhil community in MP preserves these trees and makes a living by collecting and selling various baobab products.
Statement 3 is correct-
- According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest known living baobab tree is around 800 years old and is in Sagole, South Africa, near the Zimbabwe border.
- The largest baobab tree outside Africa in India is located at Golconda Fort. It is over 400 years old and is known locally as hatiyan jhad (elephant tree).
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct-
- Baobabs are found in India, from semi-arid central areas to wetter Western Ghats.
- Adansonia digitata is native to Africa and belongs to the Malvaceae family.
- There are eight species of Adansonia worldwide, found in Africa, Asia and Australia.
- Baobab trees in India were introduced by African migrants and Arab and Portuguese traders.
- Locals in Mandu (MP) believe the baobab seeds were brought by Afghan rulers of the Ghuri Dynasty during the reign of Hoshang Shah of Malwa.
Statement 2 is correct-
- The Bhil community in MP preserves these trees and makes a living by collecting and selling various baobab products.
Statement 3 is correct-
- According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest known living baobab tree is around 800 years old and is in Sagole, South Africa, near the Zimbabwe border.
- The largest baobab tree outside Africa in India is located at Golconda Fort. It is over 400 years old and is known locally as hatiyan jhad (elephant tree).
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Medium
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