GK Quiz | 13 and 14 April 2020

1. Which of the following statements is true about Down syndrome?

1. It is a genetic disease that causes an extra full and partial copy of chromosome 21.
2. The affected person is marked by a short head, short height, and protruding tongue.
3. It can be genetically transferred.
4. It cannot be treated.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans.  A

Explanation

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs due to abnormal division of chromosomes leading to an extra copy of chromosome 21 fully or partially. The person affected is characterized by flattened face, small head, short neck, protruding tongue, upward slanting eyelids (palpebral fissures), unusually shaped or small ears, poor muscle tone, broad, short hands with a single crease in the palm, short height, etc. Most cases of Down syndrome are not inherited but it can be genetically transferred from the unaffected parents in case parents carries a rearrangement between chromosome 21 and other chromosomes. When this pattern passes to a child it causes unbalanced rearrangement leading to down syndrome. Down syndrome cannot be cured, it can only be managed by various therapies like physical, speech, occupational, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

2. Which of the following statement about Gatka?

1. It is a martial art from Andhra Pradesh.
2. In this, a fight is carried out using wooden sticks.
3. It is traditionally carried out by Nihangs.
4. It was banned by Britishers.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B                                                    

Explanation

Gatka is a martial art carried out in Punjab, traditionally by Nihang Punjabis. In this, a fight is carried out by using wooden sticks. After the Anglo- Sikh war of 1845, it was banned by the Britishers. It was commonly employed in Sikh wars to defend culture and dharma but it also aimed at the unification of spirit and body (Miri-Piri). Thus, it is also used as an exercise of physical and mental well being.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

3. Match the following folk paintings with their origin of states:

1. Pattachitra	A. West Bengal
2. Kalighat Pat Art	B. Odisha
3. Warli painting	C. Maharashtra
4. Thangka painting	D. Sikkim

 

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

	1	2	3	4
A.	B	C	D	A
B.	B	A	C	D
C.	A	B	C	D
D.	C	A	B	D

 

Ans. B

Explanation

Pattachitra is a traditional folk painting and is a cloth-based scroll painting. It is mainly from Odisha though it is practiced in West Bengal also. These paintings are inspired by Hindu mythology and inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect. Now, it is also based on secular themes.

Kalighat or kalighat pat are the paintings done on cloths or patas. The paintings depict mythological characters along with secular themes. The painters are called patuas. The painting is from West Bengal.

Warli Painting: It is a form of tribal art mostly practiced in Maharashtra. These are wall paintings and uses a set of geometrical shapes. The red ochre color is used in the background.

Thangka painting: This is a form of painting practiced in Tibet region and North- East India including Himachal Pradesh. The painting is practiced on cotton or silk cloth. These paintings are related to Buddhism.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

4. Which of the following is true about Bhim Rao Ambedkar?

1. He has been awarded with Bharat Ratna posthumously.
2. He opposed the Aryan Invasion theory according to which the Aryans migrated to India and established their rule.
3. Ambedkar participated in the 1^st and 2^nd Round Table Conference.
4. He established Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha and led a Satyagraha for Mahads against untouchability.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

B.R. Ambedkar or Bhim Rao Ambedkar was a social reformer, writer, economist, etc who fought against social discrimination and untouchability besides leading the Dalit Buddhism movement. He belonged to the Mahad community and faced untouchability. He is also considered as the Father of the Constitution. In 1990, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously. He opposed the Aryan invasion theory which supported the supremacy of Aryans (Aryans migrated to India and overthrew Indus Valley Civilisation). He opined that the condition of Dalits will improve under British rule and thus participated in 1^st and 2^nd Round Table Conferences held from 1930- 1932. He is also credited with establishing Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha in Mumbai in 1924 and also lead a Mahad Satyagraha for the abolition of untouchability.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

5. Poona Pact is related to which of the following?

1. Acceptance of separate electorate demand by Gandhi for depressed class.
2. Rejection of separate electorate for the depressed class and acceptance of proportional representation in the elections for the depressed class.
3. Pact between Gandhi and Irwin in which Gandhi accepted the proposal of dominion status given by Irwin.
4. None of the above is true

Ans. B

Explanation

Poona pact was signed between Gandhi and B.R Ambedkar in 1932 in which Ambedkar gave up the idea of separate electorate for the depressed class as given in the 2^nd Round Table Conference by Ramsay MacDonald. After Gandhi’s hunger strike Ambedkar agreed for the representation through reservation by proportional participation without separate electorate.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

6. Which of the following is not true about the UN Security Council?

1. The Security Council can discuss and pass a resolution on the issue of COVID-19.
2. India is a member of the UNSC.
3. Out of 10 non-permanent members, 5 are elected every 2 years by 2/3 of votes passed by the UN General Assembly.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2 and 3
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. None of the above

Ans. D

Explanation

United Nations Security Council is one of the 6 principal organizations of the United Nations tasked with ensuring international peace and security. There are 15 members, 5 of whom are permanent members having veto power. 5 permanent members are China, France, Russia, the U.S.A and U.K. Out of 10 non- permanent members, 5 members are elected by the UN General Assembly by 2/3 voting for a period of 2 years. The powers and functions of UNSC are:

• To maintain international peace and security following the principles and purposes of the United Nations;
• To investigate any dispute or situation which might lead to international friction;
• To recommend methods of adjusting such disputes or the terms of settlement;
• To formulate plans for the establishment of a system to regulate armaments;
• To determine the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression and to recommend what action should be taken;
• To call on Members to apply economic sanctions and other measures not involving the use of force to prevent or stop aggression;
• To take military action against an aggressor;
• To recommend the admission of new Members;
• To exercise the trusteeship functions of the United Nations in "strategic areas";
• To recommend to the General Assembly the appointment of the Secretary-General and, together with the Assembly, to elect the Judges of the International Court of Justice.

(Source: UNSC).

 

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

7. Which of the following is correct about Nihangs?

1. The origin of Nihangs can be traced back to the formation of Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
2. Nihang is an order of Sikh warriors and had played a significant role in defending Sikhism form attacks of Mughals.
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

Ans. C

Explanation

Nihangs are the order of Sikh warriors and their formation can be traced back to the formation of Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. They have played a significant role in defending Sikhism from attacks of Mughals. The Nihangs received a great setback after the fall of the Sikh Empire in 1849. Anyone can become a Nihang irrespective of caste, creed or religion provided he has unshorn hair and should remember the 5 banis some of which are waking at 1 am for daily ablutions, should do his prayers in morning and evening. The ceremony of baptizing him is called the Amrit Sanchar ceremony.

Hence, the correct answer is C.