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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Jallianwala Bagh Massacre:
1. It happened against the backdrop of Rowlatt Satyagraha called by Gandhiji, opposing Rowlatt Act passed by the British Government.
2. The civilians had assembled in Jallianwala Bagh for a peaceful protest to condemn the arrest and deportation of Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.
3. The British government ordered the formation of Hilton young Commission of inquiry into the events in Punjab.Which of the statements is/are correct:
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-jallianwala-bagh-massacre/
The upcoming 13th of April will mark centenary of the infamous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that shook entire nation.
In response to Rowlatt act, a nationwide hartal was called by Gandhiji on 6th April. This was called the Rowlatt Satyagraha.
The movement was cancelled by Gandhiji when it was marred by rioting in some provinces, particularly in Punjab where the situation was grim.
The British government’s primary intention was to repress the growing nationalist movement in the country.
The British were also afraid of a Ghadarite revolution in Punjab and the rest of the country.
Two popular Congress leaders Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew were arrested.
Protest was very intense when the act came into effect and the army was called in Punjab to tackle the situation.
The massacre took place on 13 April 1919 when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Col. Reginald Dyer fired rifles into a crowd of Indians.
The civilians had assembled for a peaceful protest to condemn the arrest and deportation of two national leaders, Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.
Dyer without warning ordered his troops to fire at the unarmed crowd which included children as well.
In October 1919 the Secretary of State for India, Edwin Montagu, ordered the formation of a committee of inquiry into the events in Punjab.
Referred to as the Disorders Inquiry Committee, it was later more widely known as the Hunter Commission (Not to be confused with Hunter Education Commission).
Hilton young Commission on the other hand, is wrong option. It was formed in 1939 for currency issues.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-jallianwala-bagh-massacre/
The upcoming 13th of April will mark centenary of the infamous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that shook entire nation.
In response to Rowlatt act, a nationwide hartal was called by Gandhiji on 6th April. This was called the Rowlatt Satyagraha.
The movement was cancelled by Gandhiji when it was marred by rioting in some provinces, particularly in Punjab where the situation was grim.
The British government’s primary intention was to repress the growing nationalist movement in the country.
The British were also afraid of a Ghadarite revolution in Punjab and the rest of the country.
Two popular Congress leaders Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew were arrested.
Protest was very intense when the act came into effect and the army was called in Punjab to tackle the situation.
The massacre took place on 13 April 1919 when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Col. Reginald Dyer fired rifles into a crowd of Indians.
The civilians had assembled for a peaceful protest to condemn the arrest and deportation of two national leaders, Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.
Dyer without warning ordered his troops to fire at the unarmed crowd which included children as well.
In October 1919 the Secretary of State for India, Edwin Montagu, ordered the formation of a committee of inquiry into the events in Punjab.
Referred to as the Disorders Inquiry Committee, it was later more widely known as the Hunter Commission (Not to be confused with Hunter Education Commission).
Hilton young Commission on the other hand, is wrong option. It was formed in 1939 for currency issues. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsDomkhar Rock Art Sanctuary is situated in which state?
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/domkhar-rock-art-sanctuary/
Domkhar Rock Art Sanctuary was established in 2012.
The sanctuary is located at Domkhar village in Leh, next to the banks of Indus River. It has 500-odd petroglyphs.
These are numerous rocks carved figures, thought to date back between 2000 and 4000 years.
There are some dark and polished boulders that bear on their gleaming surface prehistoric carvings of men and beasts.
There are also rock carvings scattered along the 35 km stretch between Domkhar and Khalste village, but many have been damaged by human activity, especially road construction work.
It consists of drawings of animals with horns, perhaps mountain goats; there’s one with a scorpion in the midst of a crowd of people; another shows a hunting scene.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/domkhar-rock-art-sanctuary/
Domkhar Rock Art Sanctuary was established in 2012.
The sanctuary is located at Domkhar village in Leh, next to the banks of Indus River. It has 500-odd petroglyphs.
These are numerous rocks carved figures, thought to date back between 2000 and 4000 years.
There are some dark and polished boulders that bear on their gleaming surface prehistoric carvings of men and beasts.
There are also rock carvings scattered along the 35 km stretch between Domkhar and Khalste village, but many have been damaged by human activity, especially road construction work.
It consists of drawings of animals with horns, perhaps mountain goats; there’s one with a scorpion in the midst of a crowd of people; another shows a hunting scene. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Neelakurinji Flowers:
1. Nilgiri Hills which means the blue mountains got their name from the purplish blue flowers of Neelakurinji that blossoms only once in 12 years.
2. Neelakurinji is native to Shola forests in Western Ghats.Which of the statements is/are correct:
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/neelakurinji-blossom/
Experts fear that for next season, the Neelakurinji blossoms may not carpet the hillocks of the Western Ghats in a ravishing purple.
Kurinji or Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthianus) is a shrub that is found in the shola forests of the Western Ghats in South India.
Nilgiri Hills, which literally means the blue mountains, got their name from the purplish blue flowers of Neelakurinji that blossoms only once in 12 years.
Some Kurinji flowers bloom once every seven years, and then die. Their seeds subsequently sprout and continue the cycle of life and death.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/neelakurinji-blossom/
Experts fear that for next season, the Neelakurinji blossoms may not carpet the hillocks of the Western Ghats in a ravishing purple.
Kurinji or Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthianus) is a shrub that is found in the shola forests of the Western Ghats in South India.
Nilgiri Hills, which literally means the blue mountains, got their name from the purplish blue flowers of Neelakurinji that blossoms only once in 12 years.
Some Kurinji flowers bloom once every seven years, and then die. Their seeds subsequently sprout and continue the cycle of life and death. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri UJJWALA Yojana:
1. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is the nodal ministry for the scheme
2. The scheme provides free LPG connection to an adult woman member of only BPL family identified through Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data.Which of the statements is/are correct:
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/about-85-of-ujjwala-beneficiaries-in-four-states-still-use-earthen-stoves/article26763409.ece
Recently, it was reported that about 85% of Ujjwala beneficiaries in four States still use earthen stoves- rural Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The resultant indoor air pollution can lead to infant deaths and harm child development, as well as contribute to heart and lung disease among adults, especially the women, cooking on these chulhas.Pradhan Mantri UJJWALA Yojana:
Nodal Ministry/Departments is Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Objective is to reduce health hazards of indoor pollution by providing free LPG connections to Women from BPL Households
8 Crore (Earlier target was 5 Crore) LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections topoor households will be provided
The scheme provides free LPG connection with financial assistance of Rs. 1600/- per connection to an adult woman member of all poor families. (Earlier only BPL family identified through Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data were eligible)
With the expansion of the PMUY scheme, all the poor households can avail the benefit from PMUY and it will not be mandatory to be part of the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) list or the seven identified categories under the programme to be eligible for the scheme.
Eligible households will be identified in consultation with state governments and Union territories.
The scheme will be implemented by 2020. (Older target was to be achieved by 2019).Incorrect
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/about-85-of-ujjwala-beneficiaries-in-four-states-still-use-earthen-stoves/article26763409.ece
Recently, it was reported that about 85% of Ujjwala beneficiaries in four States still use earthen stoves- rural Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The resultant indoor air pollution can lead to infant deaths and harm child development, as well as contribute to heart and lung disease among adults, especially the women, cooking on these chulhas.Pradhan Mantri UJJWALA Yojana:
Nodal Ministry/Departments is Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Objective is to reduce health hazards of indoor pollution by providing free LPG connections to Women from BPL Households
8 Crore (Earlier target was 5 Crore) LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections topoor households will be provided
The scheme provides free LPG connection with financial assistance of Rs. 1600/- per connection to an adult woman member of all poor families. (Earlier only BPL family identified through Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data were eligible)
With the expansion of the PMUY scheme, all the poor households can avail the benefit from PMUY and it will not be mandatory to be part of the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) list or the seven identified categories under the programme to be eligible for the scheme.
Eligible households will be identified in consultation with state governments and Union territories.
The scheme will be implemented by 2020. (Older target was to be achieved by 2019). -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitutes/ constitute the Current Account?
1. Balance of Trade
2. Foreign Assets
3. Balance of Invisibles
4. Special Drawing RightsSelect the correct answer using the code given below
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2014 UPSC Prelims Question
Current account includes visibles which is Balance of Trade (exports-imports), and Balance of Invisibles like all transactions of foreign currencies resulting out of export & import of services such as banking, insurance, software, consultancy etc.
Balance of Invisibles also includes the following :
Inward & outward tourism
Inward & outward education
Inward & outward medical treatments
Inward & outward Remittances : Indians settled abroad (Indian diaspora) send money in foreign currency to India & similarly for foreigners in India
Profit & Interest on ReFI investments outgoing & similarly incoming interest on Indian investors investing in foreign marketsIncorrect
2014 UPSC Prelims Question
Current account includes visibles which is Balance of Trade (exports-imports), and Balance of Invisibles like all transactions of foreign currencies resulting out of export & import of services such as banking, insurance, software, consultancy etc.
Balance of Invisibles also includes the following :
Inward & outward tourism
Inward & outward education
Inward & outward medical treatments
Inward & outward Remittances : Indians settled abroad (Indian diaspora) send money in foreign currency to India & similarly for foreigners in India
Profit & Interest on ReFI investments outgoing & similarly incoming interest on Indian investors investing in foreign markets
Hilton-Young Commission was the Royal Commission on Indian Currency and Finance set up by British Government of India in 1920s. In 1926, this commission had recommended to the government to create a central bank in the country. On the basis of mainly this commission, the RBI act was passed .
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4 Questions correctly attempted by me out of 5, little bit disappointed…