GK Quiz | 26 April 2020

1. Which of the following are the functions of Rajya Sabha?

1. Removal of Vice President.
2. Introduction and passage of financial bill involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. Creation of All India Service.
4. Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

Rajya Sabha is the upper house or second chamber of Parliament.

Removal of Vice President: Since Vice President also acts as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha so initiation of his removal is done by Rajya Sabha by passing a bill with the special majority and agreed to it by Lok Sabha by a simple majority.

Under Financial Bills II mentioned in Article 117(3) of the constitution, any expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India can be carried out except those matters contained in Article 110 of the constitution applicable for the money bill. It is regarded as an ordinary bill but it can’t be passed unless the president has recommended for the consideration of the bill.

Rajya Sabha authorizes the Parliament for the creation of All India Services by passing a resolution by effective majority i.e 2/3 of the members present and voting.

The bill for enlargement of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can be done through an ordinary bill thus, the bill can be initiated in either Rajya or Lok Sabha.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

2. Which of the following correctly describes CIM- Paushak?

1. It is personal protective equipment designed by DRDO.
2. It is a herbal product needed to boost the immunity of a person from cough.
3. It is a digital app to carry out contact tracing.
4. None of the above is true.

Ans. B

Explanation

CIM Paushak is a herbal product developed by the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, a lab of CSIR. It has been developed along with herbal cough syrup to develop resistance against dry cough by developing the immunity of a person.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

3. Which of the following is true about Bluetooth technology?

1. This technology uses Radio waves for the transfer of data.
2. It functions within a range of 40 meters indoor and 100 meters outdoor.
3. It comes under the category of Near Field Communication.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Bluetooth technology is a wireless technology of transferring data using ultra-high frequency radio frequency of short wavelength. The Bluetooth works at a frequency of 2.45 GHz. It operates at a range of 40 meters indoor and 100 meters outdoor. Near Feld Communication is a different technology that operates at a range of few inches only.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

4. Which of the following is true about the Lingayat sect?

1. The followers of the Lingayat sect were the ardent followers of Shaivism.
2. The teachings of the Lingayat sect are known as Vachnas, as given by its founder Basavana.
3. They believe in idol worship but do not adhere to casteism.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Lingayat sect founded by 12^th-century saint Basavana follows Shaivism and thus they are ardent followers of Shaivism. The sect developed against idol worship, ritualism, and the caste system. The religious text of the sect are compiled in the form of vachnas. They worship Shiva in the form of various signs like linga etc. They believed in the spiritual wisdom and the equality of men and women and do not follow Vedas.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

5. Which of the following is true about Bats?

1. It is the largest order of mammals found on the Earth.
2. They are not found in Antarctica or Arctic region.
3. Bats act as a biological insectivores and its dung as fertilizer.
4. They can be the cause of rabies.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. C

Explanation

Bats are the second largest order of mammals found on Earth after rodents with around 1200 species found on Earth. They are found everywhere except in regions of Arctic and Antarctica and few isolated Oceania islands. Bats are significant as they act as pollinators kill pests and eat insects harmful to crops. Also, their dung is used as fertilizer. They are the only order of mammals that can fly. Their saliva is being tested to develop resistance to diseases like malaria and DNA damage (considered hotspot to many viruses).

However, due to climate change, deforestation and more contact with humans, bats are estimated to be a cause of many diseases like COVID-19. They can also cause rabies.

Hence, the correct answer is C.