GK Quiz | 12 and 13 May 2020

1. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The chief secretary of the Lok Sabha is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
2. The chief Secretary of Rajya Sabha is appointed by the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
3. The secretariat of Lok Sabha assists the Speaker in the functioning of the house.
4. The salary and the job condition of the general secretariat are equivalent to the cabinet secretariat of India.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3,4
2. 1,3,4
3. 1,2,4
4. 1 and 4 only

Ans. B

Explanation

There is a secretariat in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to assist in the work of both the houses. The secretariat is headed by the Secretary-General both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, which is appointed by the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairperson. Therefore, Statement 1 is correct, and statement 2 is incorrect.

They assist the Speaker and the chairman in their day to day work. The salary and the job conditions of the general secretary are equivalent to that of the cabinet secretariat of India. Therefore, both Statements 3 and 4 are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

2. Which of the following justifies the Doctrine of Limited Government?

1. Fundamental Rights
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties
4. Preamble

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3,4
2. 1 only
3. 1,3,4
4. 2 and 4

Ans.  B

Explanation

The doctrine of Limited Government means the powers of the government are limited by either the constitution or the rule of law. It is opposed to the doctrine of absolutism. In India, fundamental rights are enforceable and thus limit the powers of the government.

While DPSPs, Fundamental duties, and preamble serves as the guide to the government and are not enforceable in the court of law.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

3. Which of the following correctly describes the effect of Pacific heatwave Blob?

1. The existence of Blob effects nutrient transfer in the region.
2. The existence of Blob means there is the existence of high pressure over the region.
3. Both A and B are true.
4. None of the above is true.

Ans.  C

Explanation

North Pacific heatwave Blob refers to the slow evaporation of water from the ocean due to the presence of "Ridiculously Resilient Ridge" (RRR) i.e. excessive high pressure. Because of slow evaporation, the oceanic cycle gets weakened due to which there is a lack of nutrient transmission. Normally there is the presence of high pressure, but RRR is a situation of the amplification of the high pressure.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

4. Which of the following is true about the Global Nutrition Report?

1. The report is released by WHO.
2. India is the country with the highest rate of domestic inequalities in malnutrition.
3. It measures 2 indicators i.e children stunting and wasting.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2 and3
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 only
4. 2 and 3

Ans. C

Explanation

Global Nutrition Report is a multi-stakeholder initiative of stakeholder group, independent expert group, and report secretariat. WHO is one of the partners of the report. It was first conceived during the Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013 and is being published annually since 2014. The report takes into account the stunting and wasting among under 5 children, anemia among women of reproductive age, children overweight, and exclusive breastfeeding. The targets have been set up by the World Health Assembly as follows to be met by 2025:

• Reduce stunting by 40% in children under 5.
• Reduce the prevalence of anemia by 50% among women in the age group of 19-49 years.
• Ensure a 30% reduction in low-birth-weight.
• Ensure no increase in childhood overweight.
• Increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months up to at least 50%
• Reduce and maintain childhood wasting to less than 5%.

According to the 2020 report, India is among 88 countries that will fail to meet its target by 2025. Also, India has the highest inequality in malnutrition.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

5. Which of the following is true about Sohrai Khovar Painting?

1. It is a traditional art of Jharkhand.
2. It is drawn in the form of mural painting.
3. Local soils of different colors are used.
4. All of the above

Ans.  D

Explanation

Sohrai Khovar painting of Jharkhand, along with Telai Rumal of Telangana, has been given the GI tag. Sohrai Khovar painting is the traditional mural art of Jharkhand. The painting is drawn by the local women during harvest or wedding occasions. The colors used in the painting are natural colors made up of soil of different colors.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

6. Which of the following is true about the League of Nations?

1. The League of Nations was formed in 1919 through the Paris Peace Conference.
2. The idea of League of Nations was envisaged by the American President Woodrow Wilson.
3. The US was the founding member of the League of Nations.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1 only

Ans. B

Explanation

League of Nations is the first intergovernmental organization formed in 1919, post 1^st World war, and was dissolved in 1946. It was established during the Paris Peace Conference of 1919. The idea of the League of Nations was envisaged by U.S President Woodrow Wilson, although U.S.A was never a part of the league. However, the league failed in its objective and was dissolved.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

7. Which of the following is true about Pangong Tso lake?

1. It is a source of conflict between India and China.
2. It is a wetland declared under Ramsar Convention.
3. An Inner Line Permit is required to visit the lake region.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. 1 only

Ans. A

Explanation

Pangong Tso lake is an endorheic transboundary lake that has its expansion in Ladakh and Tibet. The lake is a source of conflict between India and China and thus, to visit the region, Inner Line Permit is required. The saline lake does not form the part of the Indus basin. It is not included in the Ramsar list of wetlands, but the lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar list of wetlands.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

8. Which of the following is true about IDSA?

1. It functions under the Ministry of Defence.
2. It is registered as a trust.
3. It organizes the Asian Security Conference annually.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. 1 and 2

Ans. A

Explanation

IDSA, now renamed as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, is an autonomous body registered as a trust and funded by the Ministry of Defence. It does research and analysis related to the matter of national and international security. IDSA organizes various annual, biennial events and workshops, and Asian Security Conference is one of them which is organized annually since 1999.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

9. Which of the following is true about river Dibang?

1. It originates near Keya pass.
2. It is a left-bank tributary of river Brahmaputra.
3. It flows in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
4. There is no tributary of Brahmaputra

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3,4
2. 1,2,3
3. 1,2
4. 1

Ans. B

Explanation

The river Dibang is a left bank tributary of river Brahmaputra. It originates near Keya pass on Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh. The river flows in Arunachal Pradesh and meets with Lohit near Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in Assam. The tributaries of the river Dibang are Sisar, Mathun, Tangon, Dri, Ithun and Emra, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

10. Which of the following is true about Energy Efficiency Service Limited?

1. It is a government-owned company of different PSUs.
2. It was formed under the Ministry of Power.
3. Both A and B are true.
4. None of the above is true.

Ans. C

Explanation

Energy Efficiency Service Limited is a 100% government-owned PSU. It is a joint venture formed of different PSUs i.e state-owned NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation, Rural Electrification Corporation, and POWERGRID. It was formed under the Ministry of Power to facilitate energy-efficient projects, innovative business models, etc. It facilitates the capacity building of electricity distribution companies, regulatory commissions, financial institutions, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is C.