27th October 2023 Current affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements :
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: c
Exp:
Siddhas means the refined monotheistic creed existed. Sittar implies an expert in occultism, alchemy and so on with magic or superstitious powers.
The lingayats believed that on death the devotee will be reunited with Shiva and not return to this world. Therefore instead of cremating the body, they ceremonially bury their dead. They criticised the caste system and questioned belief in the theory of rebirth. Certain practices were encouraged by the lingayats such as post-puberty marriages and widow remarriage
Incorrect
Ans: c
Exp:
Siddhas means the refined monotheistic creed existed. Sittar implies an expert in occultism, alchemy and so on with magic or superstitious powers.
The lingayats believed that on death the devotee will be reunited with Shiva and not return to this world. Therefore instead of cremating the body, they ceremonially bury their dead. They criticised the caste system and questioned belief in the theory of rebirth. Certain practices were encouraged by the lingayats such as post-puberty marriages and widow remarriage
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: b
Exp:
The Battle of Wandiwash took place in 1960 and French were finally defeated by English.
Incorrect
Ans: b
Exp:
The Battle of Wandiwash took place in 1960 and French were finally defeated by English.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Assertion (A) : The same face of the moon is always presented to the earth.
Reason (R) : The moon rotates about its own axis in 23 and half days which is about the same time that it takes to orbit the earth.
Correct
Sol: c
Exp:
The moon rotates about its own axis in 27.322 days. When the Moon first formed, its rotational speed and orbit were very different than they are now. Over time, the Earth’s gravitational field gradually slowed the Moon’s rotation until the orbital period and the rotational speed stabilized, making one side of the moon always face the Earth.
Incorrect
Sol: c
Exp:
The moon rotates about its own axis in 27.322 days. When the Moon first formed, its rotational speed and orbit were very different than they are now. Over time, the Earth’s gravitational field gradually slowed the Moon’s rotation until the orbital period and the rotational speed stabilized, making one side of the moon always face the Earth.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
L-I L-II
A. Cotton 1. Rainfall 1000–1500 mm; Temperature 40°–60°C
B. Flax 2. Rainfall 1500–2000 mm; Temperature 25°–35°C
C. Sugar beet 3. Rainfall 600–800 mm; Temperature 5°–18º C
D. Jute 4. Rainfall 500–1000 mm; Temperature 18°–22°C
5. Rainfall 500–600 mm; Temperature 18°–22°C C
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Correct
Sol: b
Exp:
A. Cotton cultivation needs 1500–2000 mm and the suitable temperature for cotton growth is 25° – 35°C.
B. Flax cultivation needs 600–800 mm and temperature varies from 5° – 18° C.
C. The suitable climatic condition for sugar beet requires 500–600 mm and temperature 18°–22° C.
D. Jute cultivation needs 500–1000 mm rainfall and temperature between 18º–22ºC
Incorrect
Sol: b
Exp:
A. Cotton cultivation needs 1500–2000 mm and the suitable temperature for cotton growth is 25° – 35°C.
B. Flax cultivation needs 600–800 mm and temperature varies from 5° – 18° C.
C. The suitable climatic condition for sugar beet requires 500–600 mm and temperature 18°–22° C.
D. Jute cultivation needs 500–1000 mm rainfall and temperature between 18º–22ºC
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Correct
Sol: d
Exp: Fourth schedule allocates seats in the Council of States i.e. Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).
Incorrect
Sol: d
Exp: Fourth schedule allocates seats in the Council of States i.e. Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).
