GK Quiz | 22 May 2020

1. Which of the following is true about Khilafat Non-cooperation movement?

1. The plan of the movement was drawn and endorsed in the Nagpur session of 1920.
2. The Calcutta session in which the movement was approved to be launched was presided by Dadabhai Naroji.
3. The movement saw the wider representation than the Civil Disobedience movement.
4. Jinnah kept himself out of the movement.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. C

Explanation

The Khilafat Non-Cooperation movement was started on August 1, 1920. Some of the reasons for the movement are:

• Hardships of World War I
• Home Rule Movement
• Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh incidence
• The Khilafat movement in opposition to the breakdown of the rule of the Turkish empire.

At the Calcutta session of INC in 1920 under the leadership of Lala Lajpat Rai it was decided that the movement will be launched and at Nagpur session, under the leadership of C. Vijayaraghavachariar the plan of the movement was endorsed.

Under the movement people were asked to resign from the government jobs, to wear Khadi, to withdraw their children from the British schools, etc. The movement aimed to withdraw support from the government. Initially it was a non- violent movement but later on, turned violent and ended with the Chauri- Chaura incident in 1922.

The movement saw mass participation than that in the civil disobedience movement as Muslims also participated while in civil disobedience, people were not much hopeful after the earlier efforts of Indians failed to succeed at the expected level. Mh. Jinnah did not participate in the movement.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

2. Which of the following is true about the beekeeping industry in India?

1. Under the beekeeping industry in India honey is the major sector.
2. India is the 8^th largest honey producer in the world.
3. The apiculture industry is largely underutilized in India.
4. In India, beekeepers are not recognized as the farmers.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

India is the 8^th largest producer of honey in the world and is also a major exporter. But the apiculture or beekeeping industry as a whole has been largely underutilized in India as it is concentrated on honey and wax products only.

Its uses like agriculture input as pollinators, etc. are largely underutilized. To double the farmer’s income and increase the potential of the industry, Bibek Debroy committee has given some recommendations like to recognize the products from this industry as agriculture input, to recognize the landless beekeeper as a farmer, to rename National Bee Board as the Honey and Pollinators Board under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, to develop national and regional infrastructure for storage, processing, and marketing of honey and other bee products, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

3. Which of the following is true about UMANG App?

1. It has been made targeting at providing various central government services only.
2. It is a multilingual app and currently provides services in Hindi and English only.
3. Both statements are true
4. None of the statements is true

Ans. D

Explanation

UMANG app also called The Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance has been developed by the National e-governance division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and is multichannel, multipurpose, all-in-one, multilingual (13 Indian languages) platform that can provide various central and state government services at one place. There is access to over 623 services through 116 department, central and state government services over Android, iOS, Windows. Now IMD will provide weather prediction through this app.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

4. Restricting the use of the internet is a violation of fundamental rights according to Supreme Court judgment in the restriction on the internet in Jammu and Kashmir. Which of the following writs can be called in the court in the violation of this right?

1. Habeas Corpus
2. Quo Warranto
3. Mandamus
4. Prohibition

Ans. C

Explanation

The right to access the internet or to express through the internet is a fundamental right. If the service of the internet has been restricted then the High court or Supreme Court can issue the writ of mandamus asking the government or the public official or lower court to perform a particular public duty.

Habeas Corpus means ‘to produce the body of’ and under this the court can ask any public or private person to present a person held in confinement.

Prohibition is issued when higher court prohibits the lower court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction.

Certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to transfer a case pending with the lower court to itself or squash the order given by any lower court or tribunal.

Quo Warranto means 'by what authority or warrant'. It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of a claim held by a person.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

5. It is a Kharif crop in India and can be grown in black drained clayey soil, alluvial soil, and red and Laterite soil. The crop requires 210 frost-free days with high temperatures and modest rainfall. It is one of the major commercial crops in India. Identify the crop.

1. Sugarcane
2. Cotton
3. Jute
4. Rice

Ans.B

Explanation

Cotton is a Kharif crop in India and can be grown in black drained clayey soil, alluvial soil, and red and Laterite soil. The crop requires 210 frost-free days with a high temperature of 21-27°C  and modest rainfall (75-100 cms). It is one of the major commercial crops in India. Cotton is the only crop in India that is grown in a genetically modified way. In India the crop is mainly grown in black soil also called regur soil.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

6. Which of the following is true about Contract Farming?

1. Contract farming in India is included under the model APMC Act 2017.
2. In India the company has the right to reject the product if the quality standards have not been met.
3. Both statements are true
4. None of the statements is true

Ans. B

Explanation

Contract farming refers to a forward agreement based farming or production and supply of agriculture produce, livestock, etc. The contract farming in India has been kept out of the APMC Act 2017 but has been included in the Model Contract Farming Act 2018. It is also regulated under the Indian Contract Act 1872. The features of the Contract farming Act 2018 are:

• The Act considers the farmers the weak party and thus special provisions are there to safeguard their interests. However, it is to be noted that the act is promotional and facilitative and not regulatory
• In addition to contract farming, entire value chain services including pre-production, production, and post-production have been included.
• "Registering and Agreement Recording Committee" or an "Officer" for the purpose at district/block/ taluka level for online registration of sponsor and of the agreement provided.
• The produce has crop/livestock insurance cover.
• No permanent structure can be developed on farmers’ land.
• No right, title, or interest of the land shall vest in the sponsor.
• Promotion of Farmer Producer Organization (FPOs) / Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) can mobilize small and marginal farmers and can be a contracting party if so authorized by the farmers.
• Ensuring buying of the entire pre-agreed quantity of one or more of agricultural produce, livestock, or its product of contract farming producer as per contract. So quality standards need to be maintained as per the agreement.
• Contract Farming Facilitation Group (CFFG) for promoting contract farming and services at the village/panchayat level.
• Accessible dispute settlement mechanism at the lowest level possible.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

7. Which of the following statements is true?

1. Overall the government's liabilities as a percentage of GDP have been continuously increasing for the past 5 years.
2. Absolute government’s liabilities have been continuously increasing over the past 5 years.
3. Both statements are true
4. None of the statements is true

Ans. B

Explanation

The 9^th edition of the status paper on the government debt has been released recently which provides a detailed analysis of the Overall Debt Position of the Government of India. According to the 9^th edition, the government debt as a percentage of GDP increased till 2017-18 but decreased in 2018-19 (from 68.7% in 2017-18 to 68.6% in 2018-19). However, the absolute government liabilities have been continuously increasing since the last 5 years.

The status paper on Government Debt has been released since 2010-11.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

8. Which of the following statements is true?

1. Venezuela is a South American country.
2. It lies in the equatorial region.
3. It shares it land boundary with Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, and Brazil.
4. All of the above

Ans. D

Explanation

Venezuela is a part of the Caribbean region and a South American country. It shares a land boundary with Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, and Brazil. The country lies in the equatorial region.  

Recently Venezuela has stated that it will safely escort Iran's oil tankers imported to Venezuela.

Hence, the correct answer is D.