Current Affairs Quiz 02 March 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 02 March 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
In a State, if a group of 31 members from a total of 45 Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of a
political party joins another political party, then which one of the following is the most likely consequence for
the defected MLAs?CorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
• The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions with respect to the
disqualification of members of Parliament and the State Legislatures on the ground of
defection. The law provides for an exception to protect the legislators from
disqualification in case of a merger. It says that if a member goes out of his party as a
result of a merger of the party with another party, then the anti-defection law would
not apply. A merger takes place when two-thirds of the members of the party have
agreed to such a merger.
• In the above case, it can be seen that more than two-thirds of members (31 out of 45)
of the legislative party have agreed to merge with another party. Thus, they will retain
their membership as the anti-defection law will not apply to them.
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.IncorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
• The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions with respect to the
disqualification of members of Parliament and the State Legislatures on the ground of
defection. The law provides for an exception to protect the legislators from
disqualification in case of a merger. It says that if a member goes out of his party as a
result of a merger of the party with another party, then the anti-defection law would
not apply. A merger takes place when two-thirds of the members of the party have
agreed to such a merger.
• In the above case, it can be seen that more than two-thirds of members (31 out of 45)
of the legislative party have agreed to merge with another party. Thus, they will retain
their membership as the anti-defection law will not apply to them.
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Anti defection law finds mention in which of the following schedules of the constitution
CorrectAns. D
The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution talks about the anti-defection law. It is designed to prevent political defections prompted by the lure of office or material benefits or other like considerations. The Anti-defection law was passed by Parliament in 1985 and reinforced in 2002.
• The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution.
• ‘Defection’ has been defined as, “To abandon a position or association, often to join an opposing group”.
• The anti-defection law was enacted to ensure that a party member does not violate the mandate of the party and in case he does so, he will lose his membership of the House. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
• The aim of the Anti-Defection Law is to prevent MPs from switching political parties for any personal motive.IncorrectAns. D
The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution talks about the anti-defection law. It is designed to prevent political defections prompted by the lure of office or material benefits or other like considerations. The Anti-defection law was passed by Parliament in 1985 and reinforced in 2002.
• The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution.
• ‘Defection’ has been defined as, “To abandon a position or association, often to join an opposing group”.
• The anti-defection law was enacted to ensure that a party member does not violate the mandate of the party and in case he does so, he will lose his membership of the House. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
• The aim of the Anti-Defection Law is to prevent MPs from switching political parties for any personal motive. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about the cold water corals:
1. They always live as colonies that form extensive reefs.
2. They are found in the deep oceans only.
3. They lack the symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
• They can live as individuals or as colonies that form extensive reefs. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Living in waters of 4o-13o C, they are usually found in depths between 200 and 1,000 metres. However,
they can occur as shallow as 40 metres and as deep as 6,300 metres.IncorrectAnswer: C
• They can live as individuals or as colonies that form extensive reefs. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Living in waters of 4o-13o C, they are usually found in depths between 200 and 1,000 metres. However,
they can occur as shallow as 40 metres and as deep as 6,300 metres. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which state has the highest number of Particular Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in India?
CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explantion;-
• Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest number are found in Odisha (13), followed by Andhra Pradesh (12), Bihar including Jharkhand (9) Madhya Pradesh including Chhattisgarh (7) Tamil Nadu (6) Kerala and Gujarat having five groups each.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explantion;-
• Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest number are found in Odisha (13), followed by Andhra Pradesh (12), Bihar including Jharkhand (9) Madhya Pradesh including Chhattisgarh (7) Tamil Nadu (6) Kerala and Gujarat having five groups each.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Golden Triangle is located in the area which borders,
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
