Current Affairs Quiz 05 April 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 05 April 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following is not correct with reference to National Emergency?
CorrectAnswer: C
Every resolution approving the proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed by either
House of Parliament by a special majority, that is, (a) a majority of the total membership of that house,
and (b) a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting.
Impeachment resolution of the President is one case where a majority of two-thirds of the total
membership of the house is required for approval. Hence, option (c) is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Every resolution approving the proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed by either
House of Parliament by a special majority, that is, (a) a majority of the total membership of that house,
and (b) a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting.
Impeachment resolution of the President is one case where a majority of two-thirds of the total
membership of the house is required for approval. Hence, option (c) is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Architecture of Jagannath temple is\are incorrect?
1. The Temple of Jagannath at Puri is one of the major jain temples in India.
2. The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are incorrect.Architecture of Jagannath temple
• The Temple of Jagannath at Puri is one of the major Hindu temples in India.
• The temple is built in the Kalinga style of architecture, with the Pancharatha (Five chariots) type consisting of two anurathas, two konakas and one ratha. Jagannath temple is a pancharatha with well-developed pagas. ‘Gajasimhas’ (elephant lions) carved in recesses of the pagas, the ‘Jhampasimhas’ (Jumping lions) are also placed properly.
• The perfect pancharatha temple developed into a Nagara-rekha temple.
• The temple is built on an elevated platform, as compared to Lingaraja temple and other temples belonging to this type.
• This is the first temple in the history of Kalingaan temple architecture where all the chambers like Jagamohana, Bhogamandapa and Natyamandapa were built along with the main temple.
• There are miniature shrines on the three outer sides of the main temple.IncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are incorrect.Architecture of Jagannath temple
• The Temple of Jagannath at Puri is one of the major Hindu temples in India.
• The temple is built in the Kalinga style of architecture, with the Pancharatha (Five chariots) type consisting of two anurathas, two konakas and one ratha. Jagannath temple is a pancharatha with well-developed pagas. ‘Gajasimhas’ (elephant lions) carved in recesses of the pagas, the ‘Jhampasimhas’ (Jumping lions) are also placed properly.
• The perfect pancharatha temple developed into a Nagara-rekha temple.
• The temple is built on an elevated platform, as compared to Lingaraja temple and other temples belonging to this type.
• This is the first temple in the history of Kalingaan temple architecture where all the chambers like Jagamohana, Bhogamandapa and Natyamandapa were built along with the main temple.
• There are miniature shrines on the three outer sides of the main temple. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following parts of the constitution is/are justiciable in nature?
1. Directive Principle of State Policy
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
The fundamental duties serve as a reminder to citizens that while enjoying their rights, they have to be
quite conscious of duties they owe to their country, their society and to their fellow-citizens.
However, like the Directive Principles, the duties are also non-justiciable in nature.IncorrectAnswer: A
The fundamental duties serve as a reminder to citizens that while enjoying their rights, they have to be
quite conscious of duties they owe to their country, their society and to their fellow-citizens.
However, like the Directive Principles, the duties are also non-justiciable in nature. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements is true with respect to Fundamental duties?
1. The Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Constitution of India by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
2. The Ten Fundamental Duties were included by the 44th Constitutional Amendment
3. The 11th Fundamental Duty was incorporated by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below.CorrectAns;- a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation;-
• The first and second statement are incorrect its by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 not 44th.
• The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.
• These duties set out in Part IV–A of the Constitution, concern individuals and the nation.IncorrectAns;- a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation;-
• The first and second statement are incorrect its by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 not 44th.
• The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.
• These duties set out in Part IV–A of the Constitution, concern individuals and the nation. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of following statement is correct about the wetland in India?
CorrectAns:- d) All of the above
IncorrectAns:- d) All of the above
