Current Affairs Quiz 04 December 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 04 December 2024 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following is not a critically endangered species in India as of 2022?
CorrectAnswer: c) Bengal tiger
Explanation: The Bengal tiger is classified as “Endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is not considered “Critically Endangered” as of 2022. The Kashmir stag (Hangul), Malabar large-spotted civet, and Nicobar shrew are all critically endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and other factors.
IncorrectAnswer: c) Bengal tiger
Explanation: The Bengal tiger is classified as “Endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is not considered “Critically Endangered” as of 2022. The Kashmir stag (Hangul), Malabar large-spotted civet, and Nicobar shrew are all critically endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and other factors.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following constitutional articles grant the President of India the power to pardon offenders?
CorrectAnswer: b) Article 72 and 161
Explanation:Article 72 of the Indian Constitution gives the President the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or to suspend, remit, or commute sentences in certain cases, such as those involving the military.
Article 161 grants similar powers to the Governors of States to pardon and grant reprieves in specific cases. The other articles listed are not related to pardoning powers.
IncorrectAnswer: b) Article 72 and 161
Explanation:Article 72 of the Indian Constitution gives the President the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or to suspend, remit, or commute sentences in certain cases, such as those involving the military.
Article 161 grants similar powers to the Governors of States to pardon and grant reprieves in specific cases. The other articles listed are not related to pardoning powers.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Regarding the India-China disengagement along the LAC:
Statement 1: The disengagement process has been completed at Pangong Tso and Hot Springs.
Statement 2: The primary focus of disengagement was the establishment of buffer zones along the entire LAC.
Statement 3: Continuous diplomatic engagements, including meetings between foreign ministers and national security advisors, have been part of the process.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Disengagement has been completed at strategic locations like Pangong Tso and Hot Springs between India and China.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The disengagement process focused on specific points along the LAC, not the entire region, and buffer zones were a secondary measure.
Statement 3 is correct: Ongoing diplomatic efforts, including meetings between foreign ministers and national security advisors, have been central to the disengagement process.
IncorrectAnswer: a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Disengagement has been completed at strategic locations like Pangong Tso and Hot Springs between India and China.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The disengagement process focused on specific points along the LAC, not the entire region, and buffer zones were a secondary measure.
Statement 3 is correct: Ongoing diplomatic efforts, including meetings between foreign ministers and national security advisors, have been central to the disengagement process.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Regarding the pardoning power in the United States and India:
Statement 1: In the U.S., the President has the absolute power to pardon federal criminal offenses, except in cases of impeachment.
Statement 2: In India, Articles 72 and 161 grant the President and Governors the power to pardon, commute, remit, respite, or reprieve sentences.
Statement 3: The pardoning power in both countries has never been controversial.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: b) Two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is true: In the U.S., the President can pardon federal offenses, except in cases of impeachment.
Statement 2 is true: In India, Articles 72 and 161 give the President and Governors the power to grant pardons, reprieves, or commute sentences.
Statement 3 is false: The pardoning power has been controversial in both countries, often sparking legal and political debates, particularly in high-profile cases.
IncorrectAnswer: b) Two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is true: In the U.S., the President can pardon federal offenses, except in cases of impeachment.
Statement 2 is true: In India, Articles 72 and 161 give the President and Governors the power to grant pardons, reprieves, or commute sentences.
Statement 3 is false: The pardoning power has been controversial in both countries, often sparking legal and political debates, particularly in high-profile cases.
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5. Question
Concerning the protection of critically endangered species in India:
Statement 1: India is home to around 7-8% of the world’s species, including 45,000 species of animals and 91,000 species of plants.
Statement 2: The Great Indian Bustard is not considered a critically endangered species in India.
Statement 3: Habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanization is one of the primary threats to wildlife in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: a) One
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: India is home to about 7-8% of the world’s biodiversity, which includes numerous species of palnts (45,000) and animals (91,000).
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Great Indian Bustard is indeed critically endangered in India due to factors such as habitat loss and poaching.
Statement 3 is correct: Habitat loss due to deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural expansion remains one of the primary threats to wildlife in India.
IncorrectAnswer: a) One
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: India is home to about 7-8% of the world’s biodiversity, which includes numerous species of palnts (45,000) and animals (91,000).
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Great Indian Bustard is indeed critically endangered in India due to factors such as habitat loss and poaching.
Statement 3 is correct: Habitat loss due to deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural expansion remains one of the primary threats to wildlife in India.
