GK Quiz | 27 March 2020

1. Which of the following statements is true about Section 144 of CrPC?

1. It is imposed to prevent the assembly of two or more people only.
2. The orders can be issued by both central and state governments.
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

Ans. D

Explanation

Section 144 of CrPC is imposed by District Magistrate, a Sub-divisional Magistrate or any other Executive Magistrate empowered by the State Government through a written order. Under this, any person can be abstained from a certain act or prohibited from specific tasks with respect to certain property in his possession or under his management. Such orders can be issued to prevent obstruction, annoyance, danger to human life, health or safety, or in case of disturbance of the public tranquility, or a riot, of an affray.

The order can also prohibit the assembly of 2 or more persons or a single individual. The order can be issued for a maximum of 2 months, if necessary, can be extended to 6 months by the State Government. The order can be rescinded or altered by the executive authority or the state government.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

2. Which of the following is matched correctly?

1. Hadley cell: Wind circulation between subtropical and temperate zone
2. Ferrel cell: Wind circulation between the equator and subtropical zone
3. Polar cell: Wind circulation between polar and sub- temperate zone

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. C

Explanation

The atmospheric circulation of winds can be divided into different cells according to their pattern of movement from the equator to pole and vice- versa. The atmospheric circulation can be divided into 3 different cells:

• Hadley Cell: It is a closed circulation loop of wind named after George Hadley. In this, the air rises from the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone at the equator to subside at the subtropical level where a high pressure develops. From the sub- tropical zone, the air starts its circulation towards the equator, thus forming a loop. This explains the movement of easterly winds or trade winds. This cell extends till 30° North and South of Earth’s atmosphere.
• Ferrel Cell: It is a closed circulation loop between the high-pressure subtropical zone and the low-pressure temperate zone. It marks the flow of westerly winds. This cell extends till 60° North and South of Earth’s atmosphere.
• Polar cell: It is a closed circulation loop of wind between high-pressure polar zone and low-pressure temperate zone. It marks the flow of easterly winds. It extends above 60° North and South of Earth’s atmosphere.

(Source: NCERT)

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

3. Which of the following is an incorrect statement?

1. The passage of Ultraviolet rays in the troposphere is one of the major causes of global warming.
2. The ozone hole also causes ocean acidification.
3. UV-B is the most harmful rays; however, on Earth’s surface, UV-C is the most harmful.
4. Kigali agreement is an amendment to the Montreal Protocol and aims to phase out the use of Fluorinated gases, which has high global warming potential.

Ans.  C

Explanation

The ozone hole is the depletion of the ozone layer in the stratosphere due to the reaction of Ozone with gases like chlorine, bromine, chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrobromoflurocarbons (HBFCs), halons, methyl bromide, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, etc, that breaks down the Ozone into diatomic oxygen.  The ozone hole leads to the passage of Ultraviolet rays in large amounts, but since these are waves of short wavelength, so many rays are not absorbed by the Earth’s surface. So it is not one of the major causes of global warming. However, the harmful UV rays can kill planktons and disturb the aquatic environment, thus increasing the carbon intensity in the ocean leading to ocean acidification.

UV- A rays emitted by the sun are of large wavelength (less energy) and reach the Earth. So it is not much harmful.

UV- B rays have comparatively high intensity and reach Earth, thus can cause various problems like sunburn, cancer, genetic damage, immune system suppression, etc.

UV- C rays are of shortest wavelength have the highest energy intensity. This can cause maximum damage; however, it is entirely absorbed by the stratosphere.

The Kigali agreement was signed as an amendment to the Montreal protocol at the 28^th meeting of the parties of the Montreal protocol. It aims to phase out the HFCs, which have high global warming potential though they do not have the potential to harm the Ozone. India aims to reduce the use of HFCs by roughly around 85% of its baseline by 2045.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

4. Which of the following correctly describes Cartel of the Suns?

1. It is an international NGO aim to fight the cartels of narcotics.
2. It is an international coalition that aims to solve the problem of migrants.
3. It is a Venezuelan organization involved in the drug trade.
4. None of the above.

Ans. C

Explanation

Cartel of the Suns is a Venezuelan organization involved in the illegal trade of drugs and is headed by the heads of the Venezuelan army.  The US has filed drug trafficking charges against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and accused him of being part of the cartel.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

5. Which of the following is true about PM National Relief Fund?

1. It was set up to help the people displaced from Pakistan.
2. The donations made under it are exempted from the income tax.
3. It operates under Prime Minister Office, and disbursement is made with the approval of the Prime Minister.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) was formed on the appeal of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1948. It is a fund with voluntary contribution of public established to assist displaced people from Pakistan. The primary objective of the fund is to provide immediate relief to the persons affected and kin of the persons who die in the natural calamities. The fund is also invested with scheduled commercial banks and other agencies. It operates under Prime Minister Office and is managed by PM and various other delegates. It can also be used to provide for the medical treatment like heart surgeries, kidney transplantation, cancer treatment, and acid attack, etc. The fund is managed as a trust under the Income tax act and any contribution to this fund is 100% exempted from the Income tax. Any money out of the fund can be withdrawn with the approval of the Prime Minister as he is the chairperson of the fund.

Hence, the correct answer is A.