Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
Dear students,
1. In the comments section, share your score and also let everyone know the logic you’ve used to mark certain answers. This will trigger intelligent discussions benefitting everyone.
2. Completing the test should be your top priority. Focus on accuracy rather than simply attempting more questions. Give enough thought to each question, we have increased the time limit so you can do this.
3. At the end of the test, click on ‘View Questions’ button to check the solutions.
*You can attempt the test multiple times for your own practice but only your first attempt will be counted for rankings.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly.
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points (0).
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsSAANS campaign, sometimes seen in news is related to which of the following?
Correct
SAANS, a campaign aimed at reducing child mortality due to pneumonia, which contributes to around 15% deaths annually of children under the age of five. SAANS, short for ‘Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully’ was launched to mobilise people to protect children from pneumonia, and train health personnel and other stakeholders to provide prioritised treatment to control the disease.
Incorrect
SAANS, a campaign aimed at reducing child mortality due to pneumonia, which contributes to around 15% deaths annually of children under the age of five. SAANS, short for ‘Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully’ was launched to mobilise people to protect children from pneumonia, and train health personnel and other stakeholders to provide prioritised treatment to control the disease.
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding functions of Finance Commission.
1. It makes recommendations regarding the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be, divided between them and the allocation between the States of the respective shares of such proceeds.
2. It recommends the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. It recommends the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats and Municipalities in the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
It is the duty of the Commission to make recommendations to the President as to:
-the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be, divided between them and the allocation between the States of the respective shares of such proceeds;
-the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India;
-the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats and Municipalities in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the State;
-any other matter referred to the Commission by the President in the interests of sound finance.Incorrect
It is the duty of the Commission to make recommendations to the President as to:
-the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be, divided between them and the allocation between the States of the respective shares of such proceeds;
-the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India;
-the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats and Municipalities in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the State;
-any other matter referred to the Commission by the President in the interests of sound finance. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Central Zoo Authority (CZA).
1. Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is a statutory authority constituted under the provisions of Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2. Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?Correct
– Statement 1 is incorrect. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is the body of the government of India responsible for oversight of zoos. The CZA was formed to bring Indian zoos up to international standards. The Central Zoo Authority has been constituted under the section 38A of Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972. The Authority consists of a Chairman, ten members and a Member Secretary.
– Statement 2 is correct. Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation. Zoos which have no potential to come up to the prescribed standards and norms may be refused recognition and asked to close down.Incorrect
– Statement 1 is incorrect. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is the body of the government of India responsible for oversight of zoos. The CZA was formed to bring Indian zoos up to international standards. The Central Zoo Authority has been constituted under the section 38A of Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972. The Authority consists of a Chairman, ten members and a Member Secretary.
– Statement 2 is correct. Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation. Zoos which have no potential to come up to the prescribed standards and norms may be refused recognition and asked to close down. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsStockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) is related to which of the following?
Correct
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is an international environmental treaty, that aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Incorrect
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is an international environmental treaty, that aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about recently launched Sandes
1. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has launched an instant messaging platform called Sandes on the lines of WhatsApp.
2. It can be used for all kinds of communications by anyone with a mobile number or email id.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
-Statement 1 is correct. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has launched an instant messaging platform called Sandes on the lines of WhatsApp.
-Statement 2 is correct. It can be used for all kinds of communications by anyone with a mobile number or email id. It also offers features such as group making, broadcast message, message forwarding and emojis. Further, as an additional safety feature, it allows a user to mark a message as confidential, which will allow the recipient to be made aware the message should not be shared with others.Incorrect
-Statement 1 is correct. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has launched an instant messaging platform called Sandes on the lines of WhatsApp.
-Statement 2 is correct. It can be used for all kinds of communications by anyone with a mobile number or email id. It also offers features such as group making, broadcast message, message forwarding and emojis. Further, as an additional safety feature, it allows a user to mark a message as confidential, which will allow the recipient to be made aware the message should not be shared with others.
Leaderboard: 16th February 2021 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
