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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe medieval term Misl generally refers to:
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Inspired by: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharaja-ranjit-singh-statue-to-be-unveiled-in-lahore-today-5801821/
Answer: (b)
- Misl generally refers to the sovereign states of the Sikh Confederacy that rose during the 18th century in the Punjab region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent after the collapse of the Mughal Empire.
- Prior to Ranjit Singh’s rise, the Punjab region had numerous warring misls (confederacies), twelve of which were under Sikh rulers and one Muslim.
- He successfully absorbed and united the Sikh misls and took over other local kingdoms to create the Sikh Empire.
- He repeatedly defeated invasions by outside armies, particularly those arriving from Afghanistan, and established friendly relations with the British.
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Inspired by: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharaja-ranjit-singh-statue-to-be-unveiled-in-lahore-today-5801821/
Answer: (b)
- Misl generally refers to the sovereign states of the Sikh Confederacy that rose during the 18th century in the Punjab region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent after the collapse of the Mughal Empire.
- Prior to Ranjit Singh’s rise, the Punjab region had numerous warring misls (confederacies), twelve of which were under Sikh rulers and one Muslim.
- He successfully absorbed and united the Sikh misls and took over other local kingdoms to create the Sikh Empire.
- He repeatedly defeated invasions by outside armies, particularly those arriving from Afghanistan, and established friendly relations with the British.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Motion of Thanks:
- The Motion of Thanks is held after the address of President of India to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- It is held at the commencement of first session of a new Lok Sabha and first session of every year.
- The Motion of Thanks can be moved in each house by Prime Minister only.
- This motion must be passed in both of the houses, as failure to get it passed amounts to the defeat of government.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: http://www.pib.nic.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1575668
Answer: (c)
Motion of Thanks
- It is a motion in Indian Parliament which follows the address of the President of India to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the commencement of first session of a new Lok Sabha and first session of every year.
- President’s address is the speech delivered by the President of India to both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session after each general election to Lok Sabha and at the commencement of the first session of each year (this is usually the budget session).
- This speech is a statement of the government policy and is approved by the cabinet.
- The president highlights legislative and policy activities of the government, achievements of the previous year and broad agenda of the upcoming year.
- This address is followed by a Motion of Thanks, which is moved in each house by an MP of the ruling party.
Passing the MoT
- At the end of these discussions, the Prime Minister gives replies to the points or questions raised.
- After the reply of the PM is over, the Members of Parliament vote on this motion of thanks. This motion must be passed in both of the houses.
- A failure to get motion of thanks passed (which may happen rarely) amounts to defeat of government and leads to collapse of government.
- This is why, the Motion of Thanks is deemed to be a no-confidence motion.
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Inspired by: http://www.pib.nic.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1575668
Answer: (c)
Motion of Thanks
- It is a motion in Indian Parliament which follows the address of the President of India to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the commencement of first session of a new Lok Sabha and first session of every year.
- President’s address is the speech delivered by the President of India to both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session after each general election to Lok Sabha and at the commencement of the first session of each year (this is usually the budget session).
- This speech is a statement of the government policy and is approved by the cabinet.
- The president highlights legislative and policy activities of the government, achievements of the previous year and broad agenda of the upcoming year.
- This address is followed by a Motion of Thanks, which is moved in each house by an MP of the ruling party.
Passing the MoT
- At the end of these discussions, the Prime Minister gives replies to the points or questions raised.
- After the reply of the PM is over, the Members of Parliament vote on this motion of thanks. This motion must be passed in both of the houses.
- A failure to get motion of thanks passed (which may happen rarely) amounts to defeat of government and leads to collapse of government.
- This is why, the Motion of Thanks is deemed to be a no-confidence motion.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsJal Shakti Abhiyan recently launched by the government is an initiative for:
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Inspired by: Govt. to start Jal Shakti Abhiyan for 255 water-stressed districts
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-to-start-jal-shakti-abhiyan-for-255-water-stressed-districts/
Answer: (a)
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Inspired by: Govt. to start Jal Shakti Abhiyan for 255 water-stressed districts
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-to-start-jal-shakti-abhiyan-for-255-water-stressed-districts/
Answer: (a)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the mandate of United Nations Security Council (UNSC), consider the following statements:
- UNSC is a UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.
- Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, and the United States serve as the body’s five permanent members.
- UNSC also has 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve two-year terms.
- India has been a non-permanent member of UNSC since its inception.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: India’s non-permanent membership of UNSC
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-non-permanent-membership-of-unsc/
Answer: (b)
United Nations Security Council
- The UNSC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security.
- Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action through Security Council resolutions.
- It is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.
- The Security Council consists of fifteen members. Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, and the United States—serve as the body’s five permanent members.
- These permanent members can veto any substantive Security Council resolution, including those on the admission of new member states or candidates for Secretary-General.
- The Security Council also has 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve two-year terms. The body’s presidency rotates monthly among its members.
- India has held a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for seven terms: 1950-1951, 1967-1968, 1972-1973, 1977-1978, 1984-1985, 1991-1992 and 2011-2012.
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Inspired by: India’s non-permanent membership of UNSC
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-non-permanent-membership-of-unsc/
Answer: (b)
United Nations Security Council
- The UNSC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security.
- Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action through Security Council resolutions.
- It is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.
- The Security Council consists of fifteen members. Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, and the United States—serve as the body’s five permanent members.
- These permanent members can veto any substantive Security Council resolution, including those on the admission of new member states or candidates for Secretary-General.
- The Security Council also has 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve two-year terms. The body’s presidency rotates monthly among its members.
- India has held a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for seven terms: 1950-1951, 1967-1968, 1972-1973, 1977-1978, 1984-1985, 1991-1992 and 2011-2012.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?
- Hard and waxy leaves
- Tiny leaves
- Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Inspired by: CSP 2018
Answer: (d)
- A necessity for any organism that is to survive in the harsh desert climate is water. Without water, the functions that support life in an organism will begin to fail and the organism’s life will be threatened. Plants have adapted in a number of ways that help them accumulate water.
- Leaves are smaller on desert plants, reducing the possibility for water loss.
- Wax coatings on leaves prevent water loss through evaporation, which in the hot desert can cause loss of water from both the surface and the inside of leaves.
- They have hard, thick coatings and some are covered in prickly spines to prevent water loss and to protect them from animals who might try to chew through them to get to their moisture.
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Inspired by: CSP 2018
Answer: (d)
- A necessity for any organism that is to survive in the harsh desert climate is water. Without water, the functions that support life in an organism will begin to fail and the organism’s life will be threatened. Plants have adapted in a number of ways that help them accumulate water.
- Leaves are smaller on desert plants, reducing the possibility for water loss.
- Wax coatings on leaves prevent water loss through evaporation, which in the hot desert can cause loss of water from both the surface and the inside of leaves.
- They have hard, thick coatings and some are covered in prickly spines to prevent water loss and to protect them from animals who might try to chew through them to get to their moisture.
In Question No. 2 the Answer should be option C because explanation is right but given answer is incorrect. The Motion of Thanks on President Address can be moved by any MP of Ruling Party choosen by PM… PM is not a necessary condition.
4/5 correct
In Question 2, I think that the Statement 4 i.e. “This motion must be passed in both of the houses, as failure to get it passed amounts to the defeat of government.” is wrong because it is not necessary for the motion to be passed in the Rajya Sabha since the government is only responsible to the Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha similar to the no-confidence motion. Please reply if I am wrong.