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Question 1 of 10
1 points
Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered remains of an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period (5th century) in a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district. As per the ASI, the inscription on the stairs of the temple possibly reads ‘Sri Mahendraditya’, which was the title of Kumaragupta I and the stairs led to a structural temple built during the Gupta period.
Which one of the following inscriptions is being referred in the above paragraph?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Archeologists have found ‘shankhalipi’ inscriptions on the stairs on an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district.
- The inscriptions mention ‘Sri Mahendraditya’, the title of Kumaragupta I of the Gupta dynasty.
- About the Shankhalipi script:
- Shankhalipi or “shell-script” describe ornate spiral characters assumed to be Brahmi derivatives that look like conch shells or shankhas.
- They are found in inscriptions across north-central India and date to between the 4th and 8th centuries.
- The inscriptions consist of a small number of characters, suggesting that the shell inscriptions are names or auspicious symbols or a combination of the two.
- The script was discovered in 1836 on a brass trident in Uttarakhand’s Barahat by English scholar James Prinsep, who was the founding editor of the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/what-is-the-shankhalipi-script/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Archeologists have found ‘shankhalipi’ inscriptions on the stairs on an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district.
- The inscriptions mention ‘Sri Mahendraditya’, the title of Kumaragupta I of the Gupta dynasty.
- About the Shankhalipi script:
- Shankhalipi or “shell-script” describe ornate spiral characters assumed to be Brahmi derivatives that look like conch shells or shankhas.
- They are found in inscriptions across north-central India and date to between the 4th and 8th centuries.
- The inscriptions consist of a small number of characters, suggesting that the shell inscriptions are names or auspicious symbols or a combination of the two.
- The script was discovered in 1836 on a brass trident in Uttarakhand’s Barahat by English scholar James Prinsep, who was the founding editor of the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/what-is-the-shankhalipi-script/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, kadura and Chaul were well known as
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- From the book by Upinder Singh,
- “Forced labour (vishti) became more common than before in this period. The fact that it is mentioned along with taxes in land grant inscriptions suggests that, it was considered, a source of for the state, a sort of tax payed by the people. The fact that most of the inscriptions referring to vishti come the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar region may suggest that this practice was more prevalent in these areas”.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- From the book by Upinder Singh,
- “Forced labour (vishti) became more common than before in this period. The fact that it is mentioned along with taxes in land grant inscriptions suggests that, it was considered, a source of for the state, a sort of tax payed by the people. The fact that most of the inscriptions referring to vishti come the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar region may suggest that this practice was more prevalent in these areas”.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- Food fortification is the process by which plant breeder’s breed in traits of improved nutrition to crops.
- In India, the regulation of all activities related to Food fortification is governed by Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2018.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Biofortification is the process by which plant breeder’s breed in traits of improved nutrition to crops.
- Food fortification is defined as the practice of adding vitamins and minerals to commonly consumed foods during processing to increase their nutritional value.
- S2: As per the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2018.
- (1) When fortification of a food is made mandatory, it shall be based on severity and extent of public health need as demonstrated by generally accepted scientific evidence.
- (2) The Food Authority may, specify mandatory fortification of any staple food on the directions of the Government of India.
- Extra reading https://fssai.gov.in/upload/advisories/2018/07/5b52d9fe1f02bReg-58.pdf
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/fortified-rice-kernels-frk/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Biofortification is the process by which plant breeder’s breed in traits of improved nutrition to crops.
- Food fortification is defined as the practice of adding vitamins and minerals to commonly consumed foods during processing to increase their nutritional value.
- S2: As per the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2018.
- (1) When fortification of a food is made mandatory, it shall be based on severity and extent of public health need as demonstrated by generally accepted scientific evidence.
- (2) The Food Authority may, specify mandatory fortification of any staple food on the directions of the Government of India.
- Extra reading https://fssai.gov.in/upload/advisories/2018/07/5b52d9fe1f02bReg-58.pdf
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/fortified-rice-kernels-frk/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body constituted in the Ministry of Environment and Forests under ‘Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989’, under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- It is the apex body to accord notified under Rules 1989, for approval of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environ¬mental angle. The GEAC is also responsible for approval of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered organisms and products into the environment, including experimental field trials (Biosafety Research Level trial-I and II known as BRL-I and BRL-II).
- Source: http://envfor.nic.in/major-initiatives/geac-clearances
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/fortified-rice-kernels-frk/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body constituted in the Ministry of Environment and Forests under ‘Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989’, under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- It is the apex body to accord notified under Rules 1989, for approval of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environ¬mental angle. The GEAC is also responsible for approval of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered organisms and products into the environment, including experimental field trials (Biosafety Research Level trial-I and II known as BRL-I and BRL-II).
- Source: http://envfor.nic.in/major-initiatives/geac-clearances
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/fortified-rice-kernels-frk/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The FSSAI Act took 8 older acts into one umbrella including Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry for the implementation of FSSAI.
- S2: The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is appointed by Government of India. The Chairperson is in the rank of Secretary to Government of India. It is not under the charge of Director General of Health services.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/fortified-rice-kernels-frk/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The FSSAI Act took 8 older acts into one umbrella including Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry for the implementation of FSSAI.
- S2: The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is appointed by Government of India. The Chairperson is in the rank of Secretary to Government of India. It is not under the charge of Director General of Health services.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/fortified-rice-kernels-frk/
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
As per the Election Commission, a political party shall be eligible to be recognized as a National party:
- If it secures six per cent of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha
- If it is recognised as a state party in four states
- If it wins two per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha at a general election; and these candidates are elected from three states
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- A registered party is recognised as a national party only if it fulfils any one of the three conditions listed below:
- A party should win 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha from at least three different states.
- At a general election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in any four or more states and in addition it wins four Lok Sabha seats.
- A party gets recognition as a state party in four states.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/recognition-derecognition-of-political-parties/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- A registered party is recognised as a national party only if it fulfils any one of the three conditions listed below:
- A party should win 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha from at least three different states.
- At a general election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in any four or more states and in addition it wins four Lok Sabha seats.
- A party gets recognition as a state party in four states.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/recognition-derecognition-of-political-parties/
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
In India, the registration of political parties is governed by which of following provisions?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Registration of political parties:
- Registration of Political parties is governed by the provisions of Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- A party seeking registration under the said Section with the Election Commission has to submit an application to the Commission within a period of 30 days following the date of its formation as per guidelines prescribed by the Election Commission of India in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Commission of India and Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/recognition-derecognition-of-political-parties/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Registration of political parties:
- Registration of Political parties is governed by the provisions of Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- A party seeking registration under the said Section with the Election Commission has to submit an application to the Commission within a period of 30 days following the date of its formation as per guidelines prescribed by the Election Commission of India in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Commission of India and Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/recognition-derecognition-of-political-parties/
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Consider the following pairs:
Blue flag beaches located in
- Golden beach Karnataka
- Radhanagar beach Gujarat
- Rushikonda beach Andhra Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
“Global Innovation Index” is released by which of the following?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- India has climbed two spots and has been ranked 46th by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the Global Innovation Index 2021 rankings.
- India has been on a rising trajectory, over the past several years in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from a rank of 81 in 2015 to 46 in 2021.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/global-innovation-index-2021/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- India has climbed two spots and has been ranked 46th by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the Global Innovation Index 2021 rankings.
- India has been on a rising trajectory, over the past several years in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from a rank of 81 in 2015 to 46 in 2021.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/22/global-innovation-index-2021/
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