24th October 2023 Current affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding asteroids:
1. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying size orbiting the sun
2. Most of the asteroids are small but some have diameter as large and 1000 km
3. The orbit of asteroids lies between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans: b) only two (statement 3 is wrong).
Exp:
(c) The asteroids are group of small pieces of rocky debris of different sizes and they revolve around the sun. Some asteroids are small and some asteroids even have diameter 1000 km.
The asteroids revolve between Mars and Jupiter.( not between Jupiter and Saturn)
Incorrect
Ans: b) only two (statement 3 is wrong).
Exp:
(c) The asteroids are group of small pieces of rocky debris of different sizes and they revolve around the sun. Some asteroids are small and some asteroids even have diameter 1000 km.
The asteroids revolve between Mars and Jupiter.( not between Jupiter and Saturn)
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?
Correct
Ans: b)
Exp:
Colombia, Kenya and Indoneisa are countries through which the equator passes.
Incorrect
Ans: b)
Exp:
Colombia, Kenya and Indoneisa are countries through which the equator passes.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Correct
Sol: b
Exp:
Bulk of the tribal population is found in 5 states, i.e., Madhaya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Gujarat and Bihar.
Incorrect
Sol: b
Exp:
Bulk of the tribal population is found in 5 states, i.e., Madhaya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Gujarat and Bihar.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C.
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
Correct
Sol: c)
Exp:
The above climate conditions are found in India in Western coastal area from Maharastra, Goa, Kerala, Coastal Karnataka including the Western Ghats, and hilly area of north east except some parts of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. So Pepper should be the correct option.
Incorrect
Sol: c)
Exp:
The above climate conditions are found in India in Western coastal area from Maharastra, Goa, Kerala, Coastal Karnataka including the Western Ghats, and hilly area of north east except some parts of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. So Pepper should be the correct option.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislature of not less than one-half of the states?
1. Election of the President
2. Representation of states in the Parliament
3. Lists in the 7th Schedule
4. Abolition of the Legislature Council in a State
Select the correct answer using the options given below:
Correct
Sol: a
Exp:
Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council of a State having such a council or for the creation of such a council in a state having no such council, if the Legislative Assembly of the state passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.
Incorrect
Sol: a
Exp:
Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council of a State having such a council or for the creation of such a council in a state having no such council, if the Legislative Assembly of the state passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.
