[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 11 Apr 2023 – INSIGHTSIAS

Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• For more about “The SC on sealed cover jurisprudence”:
  • Article 145 of the Constitution says that all judgments (decisions) made by the Supreme Court must be given in an open court where anyone can watch or hear. This means that the decisions cannot be made secretly.
  • According to Article 145(4), the court cannot give a judgment or report the opinions of judges in secret, it must be done openly in front of people.
  • Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act of 1872: Under this act, official unpublished documents relating to state affairs are protected and a public officer cannot be compelled to disclose such documents.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/11/public-interest-immunity-claims/

Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• S1: As per latest publication from Election Commission of India, the total number of parties registered was 2598, with 8 national parties, 52 state parties and 2538 unrecognised parties. All registered parties contesting elections need to choose a symbol from a list of available symbols offered by the EC.
• S2: When a recognised political party splits, theElection Commission takes the decision on assigning the symbol. For example, when the Samajwadi Party split, the EC allotted the ‘bicycle’ to the Akhilesh Yadav faction.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/11/how-is-a-national-party-in-india-defined/

Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• here the directive word is not correct!!
• S1: According to section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, no person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise, or is in the lawful custody of the police.
• S2: Registered political parties, in course of time, can get recognition as `State Party’ or National Party’ subject to the fulfillment of the conditions prescribed by the Commission in the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, as amended from time to time.
• S3: To be eligible for a ‘National Political Party of India:
  • It secures at least six percent of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly.
  • In addition, it wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States.
  • It wins at least two percent seats in the House of the People(i.e., 11 seats in the existing House having 543 members), and these members are elected from at least three different States.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/11/how-is-a-national-party-in-india-defined/

Correct

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The Indus Waters Treaty is often hailed as a nearly impossible feat that was achieved under the arbitration of the World Bank in 1960. India-Pakistan cooperation over this vital resource was a watershed moment in global hydro-diplomacy.
• The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, brokered by the World Bank, to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries.
• The Treaty gives control over the waters of the three “eastern rivers” — the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej with a mean annual flow of 33 million acre-feet (MAF) — to India, while control over the waters of the three “western rivers” — the Indus, Chenab and Jhelum with a mean annual flow of 80 MAF — to Pakistan.
• India has about 20% of the total water carried by the Indus system while Pakistan has 80%.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/11/indus-water-treaty-3/

Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/11/tiger-census-2022-and-international-big-cat-alliance/

Correct

Ans: (a )

Explanation:

• Kuttemperoor River is a 12 km long revived river which acts as a tributary of both the Pamba and the Achankovil rivers in the Indian state of Kerala. It forms a link between the two rivers.The river has its northern end in the Pamba and the southern end in the Achenkovil river. It flows through the towns of Parumala, Budhanoor and Ennakkad. When the water level at the Pamba is higher it flows from Pamba to Achankovil and when the Achenkovil river has a higher water level it flows from Achankovil to Pamba.
• Periyar is the largest river in Kerala with a length of 244 km.
• Bharathappuzha is the second longest river that flows through Kerala after the Periyar.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/11/tiger-census-2022-and-international-big-cat-alliance/

Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Down-to-earth explains the role of Neem-coated Urea very well. We are posting from it.
• “Urea is an important supplier of nitrogen, which is necessary for the development of plants. But only 30-40 per cent of nitrogen present in the urea is utilised by crops. The rest gets degraded in various stages.
• When ordinary urea is applied, it gets converted to ammonium carbamate. Some of this gets converted to ammonia gas in what is called ammonia volatilisation. About 8-10 per cent nitrogen is lost during volatilisation.
• The rest of the ammonium carbamate undergoes chemical transfor-mation and nitrates are formed. Some of these are absorbed by the plants.
• The rest are either leached into the underground water or are denitrified to gaseous nitrogen and nitrous oxide under anaerobic conditions (absence of oxygen).
• Neem has properties that check nitrogen loss at each stage. It slows down the process of nitrate formation and hence excess nitrate is not available for denitrification.
• So, clearly B is the most appropriate option. Neem coating also prevents Urea from being diverted to non-agricultural purposes.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2015