Current Affairs Quiz 04 November 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 04 November 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?
CorrectAns;- d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots
IncorrectAns;- d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Gondawana rock system?
1. More than 90% of the Indian coal reserves are found in these rocks
2. Anthracite is prominently found in Gondwana coal fields
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2CorrectAnswer: A
Statement 2 is not correct: Anthracite is generally not found in the Gondwana coal fields. Anthracite isfound mainly in the Kashmir region. Coking as well as non-coking and bituminous as well as sub- bituminous coal is obtained from Gondwana coal fields.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Statement 2 is not correct: Anthracite is generally not found in the Gondwana coal fields. Anthracite isfound mainly in the Kashmir region. Coking as well as non-coking and bituminous as well as sub- bituminous coal is obtained from Gondwana coal fields.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are correct?
1. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster under the Disaster Management Act, 2010.
2. The Chairman of the NDMA is the home minister
3. The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the central Government.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About NDRF
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• The “Apex Body for Disaster Management”[citation needed] in India is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• The Chairman of the NDMA is the Prime Minister.
• The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the State Government. The ‘Nodal Ministry’ in the central government for management of natural disasters is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• When ‘calamities of severe nature’ occur, the Central Government is responsible for providing aid and assistance to the affected state, including deploying, at the State’s request, of Armed Forces, Central Paramilitary Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and such communication, air and other assets, as are available and needed.[9] National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is under the National Disaster Management Authority.
• The head of the NDRF is designated as Director General. The Director Generals of NDRF are IPS officers on deputation from Indian police organisations.
• Director General wears the uniform and badges of rank of an army three-star general.
• The NDRF is a top-heavy organisation which in addition to the Director General has several Inspector Generals (IG) and Deputy IGs, who fly flags and wear army-style badges of rank.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About NDRF
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• The “Apex Body for Disaster Management”[citation needed] in India is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• The Chairman of the NDMA is the Prime Minister.
• The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the State Government. The ‘Nodal Ministry’ in the central government for management of natural disasters is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• When ‘calamities of severe nature’ occur, the Central Government is responsible for providing aid and assistance to the affected state, including deploying, at the State’s request, of Armed Forces, Central Paramilitary Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and such communication, air and other assets, as are available and needed.[9] National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is under the National Disaster Management Authority.
• The head of the NDRF is designated as Director General. The Director Generals of NDRF are IPS officers on deputation from Indian police organisations.
• Director General wears the uniform and badges of rank of an army three-star general.
• The NDRF is a top-heavy organisation which in addition to the Director General has several Inspector Generals (IG) and Deputy IGs, who fly flags and wear army-style badges of rank. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
This protected area having semi-evergreen to dry deciduous vegetation is a part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve. It had been included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. Many forest- dwelling communities celebrate the Akhand Shikar ritual which is considered to be one of the reasons for the recent forest fires. Which protected area is being described in the above passage?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1. Following are the combination of Article 371 -371J and state it is related to- Which of the above is correct
CorrectAns: a
Details:• Article 371(A) states that no act of Parliament shall apply to the State of Nagaland in respect of the religious or social practices of the Nagas, its customary law and procedure, administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law and ownership and transfer of land and its resources.
• It shall apply to Nagaland only after the State Assembly passes a resolution to do so, it says.
• Article 371(A) states that land and its resources in the State belong to the people and not the government.
• Article 371B deals with special provision with respect to the State of Assam.
• The main objective of inserting Article 371B was to facilitate the creation of the sub-State ‘Meghalaya’.
• Article 371C deals with special provisions with respect to Manipur which became a State in 1972.
• Special provisions with respect to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa are dealt in Articles 371D and 371E, 371J, 371I respectively.
• Article 371-G that deals with special provisions with respect to Mizoram has similar nature.
• It states that an act of Parliament relating to religious and social practices of Mizo customary law and procedure, administration of civil or criminal justice involving decisions according to Mizo customary law, ownership and transfer of land and its resources will not apply to Mizoram unless State assembly decides to do so.
• Articles 371F, 371H talk about special provisions with respect to States of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, respectively.
• Article 371 gives the power to the President of India to establish separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada regions of Maharashtra and the rest of the State and Saurashtra, Kutch and rest of Gujarat.IncorrectAns: a
Details:• Article 371(A) states that no act of Parliament shall apply to the State of Nagaland in respect of the religious or social practices of the Nagas, its customary law and procedure, administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law and ownership and transfer of land and its resources.
• It shall apply to Nagaland only after the State Assembly passes a resolution to do so, it says.
• Article 371(A) states that land and its resources in the State belong to the people and not the government.
• Article 371B deals with special provision with respect to the State of Assam.
• The main objective of inserting Article 371B was to facilitate the creation of the sub-State ‘Meghalaya’.
• Article 371C deals with special provisions with respect to Manipur which became a State in 1972.
• Special provisions with respect to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa are dealt in Articles 371D and 371E, 371J, 371I respectively.
• Article 371-G that deals with special provisions with respect to Mizoram has similar nature.
• It states that an act of Parliament relating to religious and social practices of Mizo customary law and procedure, administration of civil or criminal justice involving decisions according to Mizo customary law, ownership and transfer of land and its resources will not apply to Mizoram unless State assembly decides to do so.
• Articles 371F, 371H talk about special provisions with respect to States of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, respectively.
• Article 371 gives the power to the President of India to establish separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada regions of Maharashtra and the rest of the State and Saurashtra, Kutch and rest of Gujarat.
