[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 15 November 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points

She was the “last Hindu queen of Bhopal”; known to have shown great bravery in facing aggressors during her reign after her husband was killed also she did great work in the area of water management and set up parks and temples. She was
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Who was Rani Kamlapati?
- Rani Kamlapati was the widow of Nizam Shah, whose Gond dynasty ruled the then Ginnorgarh, 55 km from Bhopal, in the 18th century.
- Kampalati is known to have shown great bravery in facing aggressors during her reign after her husband was killed.
- Kamlapati was the “last Hindu queen of Bhopal”, who did great work in the area of water management and set up parks and temples.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/rani-kamlapati/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Who was Rani Kamlapati?
- Rani Kamlapati was the widow of Nizam Shah, whose Gond dynasty ruled the then Ginnorgarh, 55 km from Bhopal, in the 18th century.
- Kampalati is known to have shown great bravery in facing aggressors during her reign after her husband was killed.
- Kamlapati was the “last Hindu queen of Bhopal”, who did great work in the area of water management and set up parks and temples.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/rani-kamlapati/
Question 2 of 10

1 points

With reference to the history of India, ‘ulgulan’ or the great tumult is the description of which of the following?
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements with reference to Munda Rebellion:
1. 1. It was a native rebellion in eastern India against both the British colonial authority and zamindari system by the Santhal people.
  2. It was led by Birsa Munda in 1899-1900.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Munda Rebellion:
- It is one of the most important tribal movements.
- It was led by Birsa Munda in the south of Ranchi in 1899-1900.
- The movement identified following forces as the cause of the misery the Mundas were suffering:
  - The land policies of the British were destroying their traditional land system.
  - Hindu landlords and moneylenders were taking over their land.
  - Missionaries were criticising their traditional culture.
- Significance of Munda Rebellion:
  - It forced the colonial government to introduce laws so that the land of the tribals could not be easily taken over by dikus (Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908).
  - It showed that the tribal people had the capacity to protest against injustice and express their anger against colonial rule.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/birsa-munda-2/
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Ans: (b)

Explanation: Munda Rebellion:
- It is one of the most important tribal movements.
- It was led by Birsa Munda in the south of Ranchi in 1899-1900.
- The movement identified following forces as the cause of the misery the Mundas were suffering:
  - The land policies of the British were destroying their traditional land system.
  - Hindu landlords and moneylenders were taking over their land.
  - Missionaries were criticising their traditional culture.
- Significance of Munda Rebellion:
  - It forced the colonial government to introduce laws so that the land of the tribals could not be easily taken over by dikus (Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908).
  - It showed that the tribal people had the capacity to protest against injustice and express their anger against colonial rule.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/birsa-munda-2/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Norovirus is a bug similar to the diarrhoea-inducing rotavirus.
  2. It is the most common pathogen implicated in outbreaks of gastrointestinal disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Norovirus is a bug similar to the diarrhoea-inducing
- It is a group of viruses that causes gastrointestinal illness.
- It is the most common pathogen implicated in outbreaks of gastrointestinal disease (inflammation of the stomach and intestines), according to the World Health Organization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/norovirus/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Norovirus is a bug similar to the diarrhoea-inducing
- It is a group of viruses that causes gastrointestinal illness.
- It is the most common pathogen implicated in outbreaks of gastrointestinal disease (inflammation of the stomach and intestines), according to the World Health Organization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/norovirus/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Aravali Range:
1. 1. They are aligned in north-east to south-west direction.
  2. They are one of the oldest fold mountains of the world.
  3. One Branch of the Aravalis extends to the Lakshadweep Archipelago through the Gulf of Khambhat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- They are aligned in north-east to south-west direction. They run between Delhi and Palanpur in Gujarat.
- The highest peak is Guru Shikharat 1,722 metres (5,650 ft).
- They are one of the oldest fold mountains of the world and the oldest in India.
- According to some geographers, one Branch of the Aravalis extends to the Lakshadweep Archipelago through the Gulf of Khambhat and the other into Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
- At the south-west extremity the range rises to over 1,000 m. Here Mt. Abu (1,158 m), a small hilly block, is separated from the main range by the valley of the Banas.
- Pipli Ghat, Dewair and Desuri passes allow movement by roads and railways.
- The Aravalli Range joins two of the ancient earth’s crust segments that make up the greater Indian craton– Aravalli Craton and Bundelkand Craton.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/what-is-punjab-land-preservation-act-of-1900-how-it-was-tweaked/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- They are aligned in north-east to south-west direction. They run between Delhi and Palanpur in Gujarat.
- The highest peak is Guru Shikharat 1,722 metres (5,650 ft).
- They are one of the oldest fold mountains of the world and the oldest in India.
- According to some geographers, one Branch of the Aravalis extends to the Lakshadweep Archipelago through the Gulf of Khambhat and the other into Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
- At the south-west extremity the range rises to over 1,000 m. Here Mt. Abu (1,158 m), a small hilly block, is separated from the main range by the valley of the Banas.
- Pipli Ghat, Dewair and Desuri passes allow movement by roads and railways.
- The Aravalli Range joins two of the ancient earth’s crust segments that make up the greater Indian craton– Aravalli Craton and Bundelkand Craton.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/what-is-punjab-land-preservation-act-of-1900-how-it-was-tweaked/
Question 6 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Landraces refer to naturally occurring variants of commonly cultivated crops.
  2. These are developed by selective breeding (hybrids) or through genetic engineering to express a certain trait over others.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- Landraces refer to naturally occurring variants of commonly cultivated crops.
- These are as opposed to commercially grown crops, which are developed by selective breeding (hybrids) or through genetic engineering to express a certain trait over others.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/what-are-landraces/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- Landraces refer to naturally occurring variants of commonly cultivated crops.
- These are as opposed to commercially grown crops, which are developed by selective breeding (hybrids) or through genetic engineering to express a certain trait over others.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/what-are-landraces/
Question 7 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.
  2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission:
1. 1. It is a joint project between NASA and SpaceX.
  2. It aimed at testing a method of planetary defense against near-Earth objects (NEO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation: About DART Mission:
- DART is a joint project between NASA and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), administered by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office, with several NASA laboratories and offices providing technical support.
- The main aim of the mission is to test the newly developed technology that would allow a spacecraft to crash into an asteroid and change its course.
- DART is a low-cost spacecraft, weighing around 610 kg at launch and 550 kg during impact.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/nasas-dart-mission/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation: About DART Mission:
- DART is a joint project between NASA and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), administered by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office, with several NASA laboratories and offices providing technical support.
- The main aim of the mission is to test the newly developed technology that would allow a spacecraft to crash into an asteroid and change its course.
- DART is a low-cost spacecraft, weighing around 610 kg at launch and 550 kg during impact.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/nasas-dart-mission/
Question 9 of 10

1 points

What is “Kamo’oalewa”, sometimes mentioned in the news?
Question 10 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements with reference to Devasahayam Pillai:
1. 1. He is a Hindu man from Kerala, who converted to Christianity in the 18th century.
  2. He took the name ‘Lazarus’ in 1745.
  3. He was first approved for sainthood in February 2020 for “enduring increasing hardships” after he decided to embrace Christianity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Devasahayam Pillai is a Hindu man from Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu, who converted to Christianity in the 18th century.
- He is set to become the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican on May 15, 2022.
- He took the name ‘Lazarus’ in 1745.
- He was first approved for sainthood in February 2020 for “enduring increasing hardships” after he decided to embrace Christianity.
- Devasahayam is said to have faced harsh persecution and imprisonment after he decided to convert to Christianity, ultimately resulting in his killing in 1752.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Devasahayam Pillai is a Hindu man from Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu, who converted to Christianity in the 18th century.
- He is set to become the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican on May 15, 2022.
- He took the name ‘Lazarus’ in 1745.
- He was first approved for sainthood in February 2020 for “enduring increasing hardships” after he decided to embrace Christianity.
- Devasahayam is said to have faced harsh persecution and imprisonment after he decided to convert to Christianity, ultimately resulting in his killing in 1752.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/15/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2021/

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