22 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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22 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The term ‘blue flag’ certification sometimes seen in news is related to
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
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2. Question
With respect to Blue Flag Certification, choose the correctly matched following beaches.
1. Kappad = Tamilnadu
2. Shivrajpur = Gujarat
3. Ghoghla = DiuCorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Kappad is in KeralaIncorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Kappad is in Kerala - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India only mentions the office of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and not the Election Commissioners (EC).
2. The CEC has overriding powers while deciding upon any matter or issue.
3. Both CEC and ECs enjoy the security of tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other election commissioners (ECs), if any, as the president
may from time to time fix. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Today, the Election Commission has been functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three
election commissioners.
• The CEC and the two other ECs have equal powers and receive equal salaries, allowances. (similar
to that of a judge of the Supreme Court).
• In case of difference of opinion amongst the CEC and/or two other ECs, the matter is decided by the
Commission by a majority. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The CEC is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in the
same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
• Other ECs, cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC. Hence
statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
• Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other election commissioners (ECs), if any, as the president
may from time to time fix. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Today, the Election Commission has been functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three
election commissioners.
• The CEC and the two other ECs have equal powers and receive equal salaries, allowances. (similar
to that of a judge of the Supreme Court).
• In case of difference of opinion amongst the CEC and/or two other ECs, the matter is decided by the
Commission by a majority. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The CEC is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in the
same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
• Other ECs, cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC. Hence
statement 3 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following factors was/were responsible for the decline of Gupta empire?
1. Invasion by Shakas
2. Weak successors
3. Rise of the feudatories
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: B
The successors of Chandragupta II had to face an invasion by the Hunas (and not Shakas) from Central
Asia in the second half of fifth century AD. Skandagupta tried to effectively stem their march but his
weak successors could not cope with the Huna invaders. The Gupta empire was further undermined by
the rise of the feudatories. Hence, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
The successors of Chandragupta II had to face an invasion by the Hunas (and not Shakas) from Central
Asia in the second half of fifth century AD. Skandagupta tried to effectively stem their march but his
weak successors could not cope with the Huna invaders. The Gupta empire was further undermined by
the rise of the feudatories. Hence, only statements 2 and 3 are correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements with respect to Ecologically Sensitive Areas are not correct?
1. ESAs are notified by the MoEFCC under Indian Forest act 2019.
2. Eco-Sensitive Zones are located within 100 km of Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are not correct, ESA’s under MOEFCC under Environment Protection Act 1986 and its 10 KM not 100 KM
• The Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are areas notified by the MoEFCC around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The purpose of declaring ESZs is to create some kind of “shock absorbers” to the protected areas by regulating and managing the activities around such areas.IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are not correct, ESA’s under MOEFCC under Environment Protection Act 1986 and its 10 KM not 100 KM
• The Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are areas notified by the MoEFCC around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The purpose of declaring ESZs is to create some kind of “shock absorbers” to the protected areas by regulating and managing the activities around such areas.
