UPSC 2019: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Nov 23 – Nov 29 with Multiple Choice Questions and answers for IAS Exam Preparation other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
UPSC Exam Preparation: This week’s GK and current affairs quiz from Nov 23 – Nov 29 for UPSC Prelims Exam preparation. Test your general knowledge on current affairs now with our weekly GK and current affairs quiz for UPSC Civil Services Exam and other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
Mock test practice is the sure-shot way to increase your speed in answering questions. The UPSC prelims exam is more about speed, accuracy and analytical thinking rather than about remembering a lot of facts. So, take our quizzes every week and improve your knowledge, speed, and also assess your own preparation levels. The quiz covers a lot of subjects like polity, history, geography, economics, current affairs, science & technology, government schemes, etc.
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are incorrect about the Quit India Movement?
- It is also known as the August Kranti.
- One of the provisions of the movement was to attain dominion status till the Second World War ended, and then complete independence.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about the Government of India Act, 1935?
- This Act gave more autonomy to the provinces.
- An All India Federation was to be created consisting of British India and the princely states.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Category: HistoryWho among the following emerged as a national leader following the Bardoli Satyagraha?
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Incorrect
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about the Objective Resolution?
- It enshrined the aspirations and values of the constitution makers. Under this, the people of India were guaranteed social, economic and political justice, equality and fundamental freedoms.
- It was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following about INC sessions is/are correctly matched?
- 1907 Surat Session – Split between moderates and extremists
- 1916 Lucknow Session – Joint session with the Muslim League
- 1931 Karachi Session – Resolution for ‘Poorna Swaraj.’
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Only 1 and 2 are correct. Resolution for Poorna Swaraj was in the 1929 Lahore Session. Read more about INC Sessions.
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Only 1 and 2 are correct. Resolution for Poorna Swaraj was in the 1929 Lahore Session. Read more about INC Sessions.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements:
- A lunar eclipse occurs in the new moon phase only.
- There is no annular lunar eclipse because the Earth is much bigger than the Moon.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 only is correct.
- A lunar eclipse can occur only on the night of a full moon.
- Annular eclipse is the eclipse of the sun in which the edge of the sun remains visible as a bright ring around the moon.
- There is no annular lunar eclipse because the Earth is much bigger than the Moon and its shadow will never be small enough to leave a ring. However, the Moon does experience total eclipses.
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2 only is correct.
- A lunar eclipse can occur only on the night of a full moon.
- Annular eclipse is the eclipse of the sun in which the edge of the sun remains visible as a bright ring around the moon.
- There is no annular lunar eclipse because the Earth is much bigger than the Moon and its shadow will never be small enough to leave a ring. However, the Moon does experience total eclipses.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the given countries does the Mediterranean Sea border?
- Syria
- Lebanon
- Israel
Choose the correct option:
Correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements:
- River Mahadayi is an east-flowing river.
- The river originates in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary and is called Mandovi in Goa.
- Dindi, Kalasa and Banduri are the tributaries of river Mahadayi.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
Correct
1 and 3 only are incorrect.
Mahadayi River rises in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats. It flows in a westerly direction, entering Goa. It is joined by a number of streams along its course, growing in volume to become Mandovi before emptying itself into the Arabian Sea. Kalasa and Banduri are the tributaries of river Mahadayi. Dindi is a tributary of River Krishna.
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1 and 3 only are incorrect.
Mahadayi River rises in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats. It flows in a westerly direction, entering Goa. It is joined by a number of streams along its course, growing in volume to become Mandovi before emptying itself into the Arabian Sea. Kalasa and Banduri are the tributaries of river Mahadayi. Dindi is a tributary of River Krishna.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Category: SchemesConsider the following statements:
- NATGRID connects databases of core security agencies of the Government of India.
- The intelligence gathering mechanism relates to immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air and train travels.
- The office of NATGRID is attached to the Ministry of Defence.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
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3 only is incorrect.
The National Intelligence Grid or NATGRID is the integrated intelligence grid connecting databases of core security agencies of the Government of India. It is a robust intelligence gathering mechanism related to immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air and train travels. The project, initially started in 2009 (conceptualised following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks) is an online database for collating scattered pieces of information and putting them together on one platform. The office of NATGRID is attached to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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3 only is incorrect.
The National Intelligence Grid or NATGRID is the integrated intelligence grid connecting databases of core security agencies of the Government of India. It is a robust intelligence gathering mechanism related to immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air and train travels. The project, initially started in 2009 (conceptualised following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks) is an online database for collating scattered pieces of information and putting them together on one platform. The office of NATGRID is attached to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following statements are correct with regard to Catalonia?
- It is bordered by the Mediterranean sea to the west.
- Barcelona is the regional capital of Catalonia.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 only is correct.
Catalonia is bordered by the Mediterranean sea to the east. Catalonia lies in the north east part of Spain.
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2 only is correct.
Catalonia is bordered by the Mediterranean sea to the east. Catalonia lies in the north east part of Spain.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Category: International RelationsWhich of the following naval exercises of India with other countries have been matched correctly?
- INDRA: Russia
- VARUNA: United Kingdom
- SIMBEX: Singapore
- KONKAN: France
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1 and 3 only are correct.
VARUNA: France
KONKAN: United KingdomIncorrect
1 and 3 only are correct.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Category: AgricultureWhich of the following are apple-producing states?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Rajasthan
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
Mt. Abu region of Rajasthan and Ooty region of Tamil Nadu is known for apple production.
Incorrect
1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
Mt. Abu region of Rajasthan and Ooty region of Tamil Nadu is known for apple production.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Category: Art and CultureWhich of the following statements are false?
- The Ajanta caves were sponsored by the Satvahana dynasty in the Hinayana phase and the Vakataka dynasty in the Mahayana phase.
- Unlike the Ellora caves, Ajantha caves are excavated in the sloping sides of a hill and not in a perpendicular cliff.
- Ajantha caves have Viharas, Chaitya halls, temples and edifices.
- Boddhisatva Padmapani is a famous mural painting associated with the Ajantha caves.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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1 and 4 only.
- Ajantha caves are home to only viharas and chaithyas.
- Unlike the ajantha caves, ellora caves are excavated in the sloping sides of a hill and not in a perpendicular cliff.
Incorrect
1 and 4 only.
- Ajantha caves are home to only viharas and chaithyas.
- Unlike the ajantha caves, ellora caves are excavated in the sloping sides of a hill and not in a perpendicular cliff.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyConsider the following statements:
- One-horned Rhino – Assam
- Wild Water Buffalo – Bihar
- Asiatic Lion – Gujarat
- Sangai – Manipur
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
1, 3 and 4 only
Only 2 is incorrect. Wild Water Buffalo is the state animal of Chhattisgarh and the state animal of Bihar is Indian bison/ Gaur.
Incorrect
1, 3 and 4 only
Only 2 is incorrect. Wild Water Buffalo is the state animal of Chhattisgarh and the state animal of Bihar is Indian bison/ Gaur.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyConsider the following statements with respect to “Project Tiger”:
- It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was constituted under Project Tiger in 1973 for reorganised management of Project Tiger.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
Neither 1 nor 2 are correct.
Project Tiger was launched in 1973, in 9 Tiger Reserves for conservation of Tigers. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The NTCA was launched in 2005, following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force. It was given statutory status by 2006 amendment of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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Neither 1 nor 2 are correct.
Project Tiger was launched in 1973, in 9 Tiger Reserves for conservation of Tigers. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The NTCA was launched in 2005, following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force. It was given statutory status by 2006 amendment of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements with respect to Bhashan Char Island:
- Bhashan Char that lies in the Bay of Bengal was formed about two decades ago on the mouth of river Meghna.
- It is located to the east of Hatiya island.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Bhashan Char Island was formed about two decades ago on the mouth of River Meghna. The uninhabited island is located around 30 kilometres east of Hatiya island in South-East Bangladesh. About 4,50,000 people live on the Hatiya Island. The key livelihood of the people of Island is agriculture and fishing. The fishermen are the only ones who set foot on Bhashan Char sometimes. Bangladesh wants to move 100,000 Rohingya refugees to the Bhashan Char in the Bay of Bengal to take the pressure off the overcrowded border camps. The Bhashan Char falls in an ecologically fragile area prone to floods, erosion and cyclone.
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Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Bhashan Char Island was formed about two decades ago on the mouth of River Meghna. The uninhabited island is located around 30 kilometres east of Hatiya island in South-East Bangladesh. About 4,50,000 people live on the Hatiya Island. The key livelihood of the people of Island is agriculture and fishing. The fishermen are the only ones who set foot on Bhashan Char sometimes. Bangladesh wants to move 100,000 Rohingya refugees to the Bhashan Char in the Bay of Bengal to take the pressure off the overcrowded border camps. The Bhashan Char falls in an ecologically fragile area prone to floods, erosion and cyclone.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect appointment of Chief Justice of India:
- The procedure for appointment of the CJI is laid out in Article 124 of the Constitution of India.
- The recommendations for the appointment of CJI, made to the government by the incumbent CJI or the collegium can be sent back for reconsideration.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
Neither 1 nor 2 are correct.
The Constitution of India does not have any provision for criteria and procedure for appointing the CJI. Article 124(1) of the Indian Constitution says there “shall be a Supreme Court of India consisting of a Chief Justice of India”. The closest mention is in Article 126, which deals with the appointment of an acting CJI. In the absence of a constitutional provision, the procedure relies on custom and convention. The procedure to appoint the next CJI is laid out in the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) between the government and the judiciary. Vis-à-vis the appointment of the CJI and the appointment of SC judges, the key difference is that in the former, the government cannot send the recommendation of the CJI (or the collegium) back to them for reconsideration; while in the latter, the government can do so. The Memorandum of Procedure does not have any provision for the eventuality of the government disagreeing with the incumbent CJI’s recommendation on the new one.
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Neither 1 nor 2 are correct.
The Constitution of India does not have any provision for criteria and procedure for appointing the CJI. Article 124(1) of the Indian Constitution says there “shall be a Supreme Court of India consisting of a Chief Justice of India”. The closest mention is in Article 126, which deals with the appointment of an acting CJI. In the absence of a constitutional provision, the procedure relies on custom and convention. The procedure to appoint the next CJI is laid out in the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) between the government and the judiciary. Vis-à-vis the appointment of the CJI and the appointment of SC judges, the key difference is that in the former, the government cannot send the recommendation of the CJI (or the collegium) back to them for reconsideration; while in the latter, the government can do so. The Memorandum of Procedure does not have any provision for the eventuality of the government disagreeing with the incumbent CJI’s recommendation on the new one.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Category: International RelationsConsider the following statements:
- United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world.
- UNHRC was founded as a substitute to UN Commission on Human Rights.
- The members of UNHRC are selected by the UN General Assembly on a staggered basis, each year for a five-year term.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 and 2 only are correct.
The UN’s 47-nation human rights group – United Nations Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. The UNHRC was established by the UN General Assembly on March 15, 2006 to replace the UN Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) that had been strongly criticised for allowing countries with poor human rights records to be members. The members of UNHRC are selected by the UN General Assembly on a staggered basis each year for three-year-long terms.Incorrect
1 and 2 only are correct.
The UN’s 47-nation human rights group – United Nations Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. The UNHRC was established by the UN General Assembly on March 15, 2006 to replace the UN Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) that had been strongly criticised for allowing countries with poor human rights records to be members. The members of UNHRC are selected by the UN General Assembly on a staggered basis each year for three-year-long terms. -
Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to Imaging Infrared Spectrometer (IIRS):
- It measures light from the lunar surface in narrow spectral channels (bands).
- One of its objectives is also to carry out a detailed study of the lunar exosphere.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 only is correct.
Imaging Infrared Spectrometer (IIRS) is one of the payloads on the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. IIRS is designed to measure light from the lunar surface in narrow spectral channels (bands). It has the ability to split and disperse reflected sunlight (and its emitted component) into these spectral bands. Its objective is the mapping of lunar surface over a wide wavelength range for the study of minerals, water molecules and hydroxyl present on the moon. From the reflected solar spectrum, scientists will look for signatures, including of minerals. This will help map the lunar surface composition, which in turn will help us understand the Moon’s origin and evolution in a geologic context.
Incorrect
1 only is correct.
Imaging Infrared Spectrometer (IIRS) is one of the payloads on the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. IIRS is designed to measure light from the lunar surface in narrow spectral channels (bands). It has the ability to split and disperse reflected sunlight (and its emitted component) into these spectral bands. Its objective is the mapping of lunar surface over a wide wavelength range for the study of minerals, water molecules and hydroxyl present on the moon. From the reflected solar spectrum, scientists will look for signatures, including of minerals. This will help map the lunar surface composition, which in turn will help us understand the Moon’s origin and evolution in a geologic context.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements:
- First generation biofuels are produced from non-food crops.
- Second generation biofuels are produced from sugar, starch, vegetable oil.
- Third generation biofuels are produced from micro-organisms like algae.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
Correct
1 and 2 only are incorrect.
First-generation biofuels are made from sugar, starch, vegetable oil, or animal fats using conventional technology. Common first-generation biofuels include Bioalcohols, Biodiesel, Vegetable oil, Bioethers, Biogas. Second generation biofuels are produced from non-food crops, such as cellulosic biofuels and waste biomass (stalks of wheat and corn, and wood). Examples include advanced biofuels like biohydrogen, biomethanol. Third generation biofuels are produced from micro-organisms like algae.
Incorrect
1 and 2 only are incorrect.
First-generation biofuels are made from sugar, starch, vegetable oil, or animal fats using conventional technology. Common first-generation biofuels include Bioalcohols, Biodiesel, Vegetable oil, Bioethers, Biogas. Second generation biofuels are produced from non-food crops, such as cellulosic biofuels and waste biomass (stalks of wheat and corn, and wood). Examples include advanced biofuels like biohydrogen, biomethanol. Third generation biofuels are produced from micro-organisms like algae.
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