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Question 1 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about the people of Indus Valley Civilization.
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- Necklaces, filets, armlets and finger-rings were worn by women only.
- All ornaments were well crafted.
- Spinning of cotton and wool was very common.
- Cinnabar and collyrium were not known to them.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- While necklaces, fillets, armlets and finger-rings were commonly worn by both sexes.
- All ornaments are well crafted.
- It is evident from the discovery of a large number of spindles and spindle whorls in the houses of the Indus Valley that spinning of cotton and wool was very common.
- Cinnabar was used as a cosmetic and facepaint, lipstick and collyrium (eyeliner) were also known to them.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
With reference to Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
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- Iron was extensively used for making agriculture implements.
- Elephants were domesticated by the Indus people.
- Indus people were not aware of rice cultivation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization (3300–1300 BCE; mature period 2600–1900 BCE). Harappans were unaware of iron usage. Animals such as dog, buffalo, goat, elephants had been domesticated. However, they did not domesticate Horse. Earlier, a broad division of cultivated crops among those areas in and around the Indus valley on the one hand and Gujarat on the other hand, used to be recognized.
- In the Indus area, the cereal component was considered to be exclusively of wheat and barley while in Gujarat, rice and millets were more important However, both rice and finger millet have now been discovered in Harappa.
- There is a range of other cultivated crops including peas, lentils, chickpeas,
- sesame, flax, legumes and cotton. The range suggests cotton. In Sind, cotton is usually a summer crop and such crops have generally been cultivated with the help of irrigation.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization (3300–1300 BCE; mature period 2600–1900 BCE). Harappans were unaware of iron usage. Animals such as dog, buffalo, goat, elephants had been domesticated. However, they did not domesticate Horse. Earlier, a broad division of cultivated crops among those areas in and around the Indus valley on the one hand and Gujarat on the other hand, used to be recognized.
- In the Indus area, the cereal component was considered to be exclusively of wheat and barley while in Gujarat, rice and millets were more important However, both rice and finger millet have now been discovered in Harappa.
- There is a range of other cultivated crops including peas, lentils, chickpeas,
- sesame, flax, legumes and cotton. The range suggests cotton. In Sind, cotton is usually a summer crop and such crops have generally been cultivated with the help of irrigation.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Dholavira.
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- Here the walls were made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
- Extensive mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
- It was also a hub of manufacturing jewelry made of shells and semi-precious stones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The site has a fortified citadel, a middle town and a lower town with walls made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
- Archaeologists cites a cascading series of water reservoirs, outer fortification, two multi-purpose grounds — one of which was used for festivities and as a marketplace — nine gates with unique designs, and funerary architecture featuring tumulus — hemispherical structures like the Buddhist Stupas— as some of the unique features of the Dholavira site.
- Unlike graves at other IVC sites, no mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
- Remains of a copper smelter indicate Harappans, who lived in Dholavira, knew metallurgy. It is believed that traders of Dholavira used to source copper ore from present-day Rajasthan and Oman and UAE and export finished products. It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones, like agate and used to export timber.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The site has a fortified citadel, a middle town and a lower town with walls made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
- Archaeologists cites a cascading series of water reservoirs, outer fortification, two multi-purpose grounds — one of which was used for festivities and as a marketplace — nine gates with unique designs, and funerary architecture featuring tumulus — hemispherical structures like the Buddhist Stupas— as some of the unique features of the Dholavira site.
- Unlike graves at other IVC sites, no mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
- Remains of a copper smelter indicate Harappans, who lived in Dholavira, knew metallurgy. It is believed that traders of Dholavira used to source copper ore from present-day Rajasthan and Oman and UAE and export finished products. It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones, like agate and used to export timber.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements.
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- Dholavira, the archaeological site of a Harappan-era city is located in Haryana.
- Dholavira is the first site of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) in India to get the UNESCO world heritage site tag.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding the terms of the Office of the Governor.
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- The Governor can resign at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the Chief Minister of the State.
- The Constitution does not lay down the grounds upon which a governor may be removed by the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The resignation letter is submitted to the President, and not the Chief Minister.
- A governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, this term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the President.
- The Supreme Court held that the pleasure of the President is not justifiable. The governor has no security of tenure and no fixed term of office. He may be removed by the President at any time without mentioning any grounds for his removal.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The resignation letter is submitted to the President, and not the Chief Minister.
- A governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, this term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the President.
- The Supreme Court held that the pleasure of the President is not justifiable. The governor has no security of tenure and no fixed term of office. He may be removed by the President at any time without mentioning any grounds for his removal.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
The Constitution lays down which of the following conditions for the governor’s office or selection to the Governor’s office?
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- The Governor should not belong to the state where is appointed.
- The Governor’s appointment must be made after consulting the chief Minister of the state.
- A serving Governor cannot be a member of either House of Parliament or a House of the state legislature.
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. They are as follows:
- A governor must:
- be a [citizen of India].
- be at least 35 years of age.
- not be a member of the either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.
- not hold any office of profit.
- Additionally, two conventions have also developed over the years.
- First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics.
- Second, while appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured.
- However, both the conventions have been violated in some of the cases.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. They are as follows:
- A governor must:
- be a [citizen of India].
- be at least 35 years of age.
- not be a member of the either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.
- not hold any office of profit.
- Additionally, two conventions have also developed over the years.
- First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics.
- Second, while appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured.
- However, both the conventions have been violated in some of the cases.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor’s legislative powers.
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- If a bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court, the Governor must reserve the bill for consideration of the President.
- If a bill sent by the Governor for the reconsideration of the State legislature is passed again without amendments, the Governor is under no constitutional obligation to give his assent to the bill.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
(a) Give his assent to the bill, or
(b) Withhold his assent to the bill, or
(c) Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his assent to the bill, or
(d) Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court.
- Inaddition, the governor can also reserve the bill if it is of the following nature:
(i) Ultra-vires, that is, against the provisions of the Constitution.
(ii) Opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
(iii) Against the larger interest of the country.
(iv) Of grave national importance.
(v) Dealing with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the Constitution.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
(a) Give his assent to the bill, or
(b) Withhold his assent to the bill, or
(c) Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his assent to the bill, or
(d) Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court.
- Inaddition, the governor can also reserve the bill if it is of the following nature:
(i) Ultra-vires, that is, against the provisions of the Constitution.
(ii) Opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
(iii) Against the larger interest of the country.
(iv) Of grave national importance.
(v) Dealing with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the Constitution.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report was published by
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperature and arctic?
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about International Criminal Court (ICC):
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- It is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
- Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, entered into force on July 1, 2002.
- India is not a party to the Rome Statute along with the US and China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
- It is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
- Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, entered into force on July 1, 2002.
- India is not a party to the Rome Statute along with the US and China.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
- It is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
- Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, entered into force on July 1, 2002.
- India is not a party to the Rome Statute along with the US and China.
Refer: Facts for Prelims (FFP): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-march-2023/
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