4th February 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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4th February 2021 – Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following is/are example/s of Hoysala Architecture?
1. Chennakesava Temple in Somnathpura
2. Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Bhadravati
3. Virupaksha Temple in Hampi
4. Balakrishna Temple in Hampi
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectAnswer is: d) 1 and 2
Explanation:
The Chennakeshava Templeis a Vaishnava Hindu temple on the banks of River Kaveri at Somanathapura. The temple was consecrated in 1258 CE by the Hoysala King Narasimha III.
The 13th century Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Bhadravati of Shivamogga district, Karnataka was built during Hoysala rule in the early 13th century.
The Balakrishna (or Krishna) Temple in Hampi, Karnataka is dedicated to Lord Balakrishna (the form of Lord Krishna when he was an infant). This temple was built by the ruler Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara period in the year 1513 A.D.
Virupaksha Temple is a Shiva temple located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka and was built by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) under the ruler Deva Raya II also known as Prauda Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire.
https://www.legacyias.com/4th-february-2021-current-affairs/IncorrectAnswer is: d) 1 and 2
Explanation:
The Chennakeshava Templeis a Vaishnava Hindu temple on the banks of River Kaveri at Somanathapura. The temple was consecrated in 1258 CE by the Hoysala King Narasimha III.
The 13th century Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Bhadravati of Shivamogga district, Karnataka was built during Hoysala rule in the early 13th century.
The Balakrishna (or Krishna) Temple in Hampi, Karnataka is dedicated to Lord Balakrishna (the form of Lord Krishna when he was an infant). This temple was built by the ruler Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara period in the year 1513 A.D.
Virupaksha Temple is a Shiva temple located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka and was built by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) under the ruler Deva Raya II also known as Prauda Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire.
https://www.legacyias.com/4th-february-2021-current-affairs/ - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Hoysala Architecture:
1. Hoysala temples are built in the Dravidian Style wherein the shape of the main temple tower is a stepped pyramid that rises up geometrically.
2. Jain temples in Halebidu are usually made of soapstone which is relatively soft and hence, can have intricate carvings.
3. The Hoysaleswara temple is a Shaivism tradition monument which includes many themes from Vaishnavism and Shaktism tradition of Hinduism, as well as images from Jainism.
Which of the above statements are true? Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectAnswer is: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Hoysala temples are sometimes called hybrid or vesara as their unique style seems neither completely Dravida nor Nagara, but somewhere in between.
Hence, Statement 1 is wrong.
Hoysaleswara temple, also referred simply as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva – however, it includes many themes from Vaishnavism and Shaktism tradition of Hinduism, as well as images from Jainism.
Hoysala Jain temples are made out of soapstone which is a relatively soft stone, the artists were able to carve their sculptures intricately. This can be seen particularly in the jewellery of the gods that adorn their temple walls. They are easily distinguishable from other medieval temples by their highly original star-like ground-plans and a profusion of decorative carvings.
Hence, Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
https://www.legacyias.com/4th-february-2021-current-affairs/IncorrectAnswer is: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Hoysala temples are sometimes called hybrid or vesara as their unique style seems neither completely Dravida nor Nagara, but somewhere in between.
Hence, Statement 1 is wrong.
Hoysaleswara temple, also referred simply as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva – however, it includes many themes from Vaishnavism and Shaktism tradition of Hinduism, as well as images from Jainism.
Hoysala Jain temples are made out of soapstone which is a relatively soft stone, the artists were able to carve their sculptures intricately. This can be seen particularly in the jewellery of the gods that adorn their temple walls. They are easily distinguishable from other medieval temples by their highly original star-like ground-plans and a profusion of decorative carvings.
Hence, Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
https://www.legacyias.com/4th-february-2021-current-affairs/ - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Fiscal Deficit is the difference between Total receipts into the Public accounts of India (excluding the debt receipts) and the Total disbursements from the Public accounts of India (excluding repayment of the debt) during a financial year.
2. A recurring high fiscal deficit means that the government has been spending beyond its means.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectAnswer is: b) 2 only
Explanation:
The government describes fiscal deficit of India as “the excess of total disbursements from the Consolidated Fund of India, excluding repayment of the debt, over total receipts into the Fund (excluding the debt receipts) during a financial year”.
It is Consolidated Fund of India – Not Public Accounts.
A recurring high fiscal deficit means that the government has been spending beyond its means.
https://www.legacyias.com/4th-february-2021-current-affairs/IncorrectAnswer is: b) 2 only
Explanation:
The government describes fiscal deficit of India as “the excess of total disbursements from the Consolidated Fund of India, excluding repayment of the debt, over total receipts into the Fund (excluding the debt receipts) during a financial year”.
It is Consolidated Fund of India – Not Public Accounts.
A recurring high fiscal deficit means that the government has been spending beyond its means.
https://www.legacyias.com/4th-february-2021-current-affairs/ - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
1. Karnataka, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh are the only states in India where Lithium is Produced.
2. China is the largest Producer of Lithium in the world and India depends on importing from China for its requirements.
3. Bolivia is estimated to hold over 60% of the world’s reserves for lithium but has not yet started producing it commercially.
Which of the given statements are INCORRECT? Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectAnswer is: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Recently, Preliminary surveys on surface and limited subsurface have shown presence of Lithium resources of 1,600 tonnes in Mandya, Karnataka. India currently imports all its lithium needs, with an estimated import bill of upwards of USD 3.3 billion.
China is a major source of lithium-ion energy storage products being imported into India, but it is not the largest producer of Lithium in the world.
The largest producers of Lithium in the world are: 1. Australia, 2. Chile and 3. China.
Bolivia is estimated to hold over 60% of the world’s reserves for lithium but has not yet started producing it commercially. India and Bolivia signed a mutually beneficial partnership in 2019 to facilitate Bolivian supplies of lithium Carbonate to India and foster joint ventures for lithium battery/cell production plants in India.
https://www.legacyias.com/pib-3rd-february-2021/IncorrectAnswer is: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Recently, Preliminary surveys on surface and limited subsurface have shown presence of Lithium resources of 1,600 tonnes in Mandya, Karnataka. India currently imports all its lithium needs, with an estimated import bill of upwards of USD 3.3 billion.
China is a major source of lithium-ion energy storage products being imported into India, but it is not the largest producer of Lithium in the world.
The largest producers of Lithium in the world are: 1. Australia, 2. Chile and 3. China.
Bolivia is estimated to hold over 60% of the world’s reserves for lithium but has not yet started producing it commercially. India and Bolivia signed a mutually beneficial partnership in 2019 to facilitate Bolivian supplies of lithium Carbonate to India and foster joint ventures for lithium battery/cell production plants in India.
https://www.legacyias.com/pib-3rd-february-2021/ - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding National Bamboo Mission (NBM) are correct?
1. NBM focuses on the North Eastern States of India only.
2. NBM is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
3. NBM is also taking steps to strengthen marketing of bamboo products.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectAnswer is: c) 2 and 3 only.
Explanation:
The National Bamboo Mission (NBM) was launched in 2018 as a sub scheme under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
The Mission will focus on development of bamboo in limited States where it has social, commercial and economical advantage, particularly in the North Eastern region and States including Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Kerala.
Under the Mission, steps have been taken to increase the availability of quality planting material by supporting the setting up of new nurseries and strengthening of existing ones.
To address forward integration, the Mission is taking steps to strengthen marketing of bamboo products, especially those of handicraft items.
https://www.legacyias.com/pib-3rd-february-2021/
https://nbm.nic.in/IncorrectAnswer is: c) 2 and 3 only.
Explanation:
The National Bamboo Mission (NBM) was launched in 2018 as a sub scheme under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
The Mission will focus on development of bamboo in limited States where it has social, commercial and economical advantage, particularly in the North Eastern region and States including Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Kerala.
Under the Mission, steps have been taken to increase the availability of quality planting material by supporting the setting up of new nurseries and strengthening of existing ones.
To address forward integration, the Mission is taking steps to strengthen marketing of bamboo products, especially those of handicraft items.
https://www.legacyias.com/pib-3rd-february-2021/
https://nbm.nic.in/
