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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsRecently, NASA’s Voyager 2 probe has exited the heliosphere. In this context, consider the following statements about Heliosphere.
1. The heliosphere is a bubble around the sun created by the outward flow of the solar wind from the sun.
2. One special property of Heliosphere is that it is not influenced by the dynamic properties of the sun.
3. The heliopause marks the end of the heliosphere.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/news/details.php?article_id=112
NASA’s Voyager 2 probe now has exited the heliosphere – the protective bubble of particles and magnetic fields created by the Sun.
The heliosphere is a bubble around the sun created by the outward flow of the solar wind from the sun and the opposing inward flow of the interstellar wind.
Heliosphere is the region influenced by the dynamic properties of the sun that are carried in the solar wind–such as magnetic fields, energetic particles and solar wind plasma.
The heliopause marks the end of the heliosphere and the beginning of interstellar space.Incorrect
https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/news/details.php?article_id=112
NASA’s Voyager 2 probe now has exited the heliosphere – the protective bubble of particles and magnetic fields created by the Sun.
The heliosphere is a bubble around the sun created by the outward flow of the solar wind from the sun and the opposing inward flow of the interstellar wind.
Heliosphere is the region influenced by the dynamic properties of the sun that are carried in the solar wind–such as magnetic fields, energetic particles and solar wind plasma.
The heliopause marks the end of the heliosphere and the beginning of interstellar space. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
1. It is a statutory body, and is one of the largest social security organizations in India in terms of volume of financial transactions undertaken and number of covered beneficiaries.
2. It works under the overall aegis of the Ministry of Finance.
3. It administers a compulsory contributory Provident Fund Scheme, Pension Scheme and Insurance Scheme.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, a statutory body, is one of the largest social security organizations in India in terms of volume of financial transactions undertaken and number of covered beneficiaries.
It works under the overall aegis of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
The main functions of the EPFO: Administers a compulsory contributory Provident Fund Scheme, Pension Scheme and Insurance Scheme.Incorrect
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, a statutory body, is one of the largest social security organizations in India in terms of volume of financial transactions undertaken and number of covered beneficiaries.
It works under the overall aegis of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
The main functions of the EPFO: Administers a compulsory contributory Provident Fund Scheme, Pension Scheme and Insurance Scheme. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich state recently declared Pakke Hornbill Festival as ‘state festival’?
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https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-and-biodiversity/arunachal-govt-declares-pakke-hornbill-fest-as-state-festival–62909
The government of Arunachal Pradesh declared the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF)–the state’s only conservation festival, as a “state festival”.The first-ever PPHF was held on January 16–18, 2015.
The organizers had a number of objectives in mind-
1. to recognise the role played by the resident Nyishi tribe in conserving hornbills in the Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR),
2. to devise alternative sources of income for a region that relies on hunting and logging, and
3. to tell the rest of the country about the wonders of the PTR and its surrounding areas.
As part of the festival, visitors are treated to cultural programmes, food stalls, plays, sightseeing, river and village walks, bird-watching, screenings of short films as well as local tribal sports and dances.Great Indian Hornbill:
The great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) also known as the great Indian hornbill or great pied hornbill, is one of the larger members of the hornbill family.
The great hornbill is a long-living bird, living for nearly 50 years in captivity.
It is predominantly fruit eating, but is an opportunist and preys on small mammals, reptiles and birds.
Its impressive size and colour have made it important in many tribal cultures and rituals.
IUCN status: Vulnerable (uplisted from Near Threatened in 2018).
It is also listed in Appendix I of CITES.Incorrect
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-and-biodiversity/arunachal-govt-declares-pakke-hornbill-fest-as-state-festival–62909
The government of Arunachal Pradesh declared the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF)–the state’s only conservation festival, as a “state festival”.The first-ever PPHF was held on January 16–18, 2015.
The organizers had a number of objectives in mind-
1. to recognise the role played by the resident Nyishi tribe in conserving hornbills in the Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR),
2. to devise alternative sources of income for a region that relies on hunting and logging, and
3. to tell the rest of the country about the wonders of the PTR and its surrounding areas.
As part of the festival, visitors are treated to cultural programmes, food stalls, plays, sightseeing, river and village walks, bird-watching, screenings of short films as well as local tribal sports and dances.Great Indian Hornbill:
The great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) also known as the great Indian hornbill or great pied hornbill, is one of the larger members of the hornbill family.
The great hornbill is a long-living bird, living for nearly 50 years in captivity.
It is predominantly fruit eating, but is an opportunist and preys on small mammals, reptiles and birds.
Its impressive size and colour have made it important in many tribal cultures and rituals.
IUCN status: Vulnerable (uplisted from Near Threatened in 2018).
It is also listed in Appendix I of CITES. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines.
1. VVPAT allows the voters to verify that their votes are cast as intended.
2. VVPAT is being used in all the polling stations with the EVM in 2019 Indian general election.
3. It shows the printed paper slip having the name, serial number and election symbol of the chosen candidate for seven seconds to the voter.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Election Commission recently informed the Madras High Court that it had made it clear way back in 2017 that there shall be 100% use of the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system during the Lok Sabha election this year to gain voter confidence.
The Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail is a method that provides feedback to voters.
It is an independent verification printer machine and is attached to electronic voting machines.
It allows voters to verify if their vote has gone to the intended candidate.1. When a voter presses a button in the EVM, a paper slip is printed through the VVPAT.
2. The slip contains the poll symbol and name of the candidate.
3. It allows the voter to verify his/her choice. After being visible to the voter from a glass case in the VVPAT for seven seconds, the ballot slip will be cut and dropped into the drop box in the VVPAT machine and a beep will be heard.
4. VVPAT machines can be accessed by polling officers only.
5. VVPAT is a machine which dispenses a slip with the symbol of the party for which a person has voted for. The slip dropped in a box but the voter cannot take it home.Incorrect
The Election Commission recently informed the Madras High Court that it had made it clear way back in 2017 that there shall be 100% use of the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system during the Lok Sabha election this year to gain voter confidence.
The Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail is a method that provides feedback to voters.
It is an independent verification printer machine and is attached to electronic voting machines.
It allows voters to verify if their vote has gone to the intended candidate.1. When a voter presses a button in the EVM, a paper slip is printed through the VVPAT.
2. The slip contains the poll symbol and name of the candidate.
3. It allows the voter to verify his/her choice. After being visible to the voter from a glass case in the VVPAT for seven seconds, the ballot slip will be cut and dropped into the drop box in the VVPAT machine and a beep will be heard.
4. VVPAT machines can be accessed by polling officers only.
5. VVPAT is a machine which dispenses a slip with the symbol of the party for which a person has voted for. The slip dropped in a box but the voter cannot take it home. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statement regarding Ashokan stone pillars is incorrect?
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UPSC 2012 Prelims Question
Ashokan stone pillars are stand-alone structures. They are not part of any architectural structures. They were built to spread message of Ashoka to the people.Incorrect
UPSC 2012 Prelims Question
Ashokan stone pillars are stand-alone structures. They are not part of any architectural structures. They were built to spread message of Ashoka to the people.
