Daily Quiz 01 April 2026
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the recent proposals on Reimagining India’s Water Governance in the context of groundwater depletion and climate change, consider the following statements:
- India possesses nearly 18% of the world’s freshwater resources.
- Agriculture accounts for about 90% of freshwater consumption in India.
- The proposed National Green Water Mission focuses on enhancing surface water storage through dams.
- Shifting cropping patterns from rice to millets and pulses can significantly reduce water usage.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: India possesses approximately 4% of the world’s freshwater resources, despite housing nearly 18% of the global population. The statement in the question incorrectly swaps these two figures.
- Statement 2 is Correct: Agriculture is the largest consumer of freshwater in India, accounting for roughly 80% to 90% of total consumption. While general freshwater withdrawal is often cited at 80%, specific groundwater extraction for irrigation reaches as high as 89%.
- Statement 3 is Incorrect: The proposed “National Green Water Mission” (as discussed in recent governance reimagining like the Mihir Shah Committee reports) focuses on soil moisture and rainfed areas (green water) rather than surface storage through large dams (blue water). Traditional “National Water Mission” goals also emphasize efficiency and conservation over new large-scale dam construction.
Statement 4 is Correct: Shifting from water-intensive crops like rice (paddy) and sugarcane to millets and pulses can significantly reduce water usage. For instance, producing 1 kg of rice can require up to 2,500 litres of water, whereas millets require only about 400 litres.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: India possesses approximately 4% of the world’s freshwater resources, despite housing nearly 18% of the global population. The statement in the question incorrectly swaps these two figures.
- Statement 2 is Correct: Agriculture is the largest consumer of freshwater in India, accounting for roughly 80% to 90% of total consumption. While general freshwater withdrawal is often cited at 80%, specific groundwater extraction for irrigation reaches as high as 89%.
- Statement 3 is Incorrect: The proposed “National Green Water Mission” (as discussed in recent governance reimagining like the Mihir Shah Committee reports) focuses on soil moisture and rainfed areas (green water) rather than surface storage through large dams (blue water). Traditional “National Water Mission” goals also emphasize efficiency and conservation over new large-scale dam construction.
Statement 4 is Correct: Shifting from water-intensive crops like rice (paddy) and sugarcane to millets and pulses can significantly reduce water usage. For instance, producing 1 kg of rice can require up to 2,500 litres of water, whereas millets require only about 400 litres.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsIn the context of environmental governance in India, the term “Continuing Mandamus”, often associated with the cases filed by M.C. Mehta, refers to:
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Answer: B
Explanation:
In Indian environmental jurisprudence, “Continuing Mandamus” is a procedural innovation where the court does not dispose of a case after a single judgment. Instead, it keeps the litigation alive by issuing a series of interim orders and periodic directions to ensure that its mandates are actually implemented by the executive authorities.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
In Indian environmental jurisprudence, “Continuing Mandamus” is a procedural innovation where the court does not dispose of a case after a single judgment. Instead, it keeps the litigation alive by issuing a series of interim orders and periodic directions to ensure that its mandates are actually implemented by the executive authorities.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Kashmiri Hand-Knotted Silk Carpets, consider the following statements:
- They are exclusively made using cotton fibres.
- The ‘Talim’ system is a coded script used for weaving designs.
- They received Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2022.
- Their designs are largely independent of Persian influence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: Kashmiri Silk Carpets are not exclusively made from cotton. While cotton is often used for the warp (the vertical base threads), the pile—which creates the design and texture—is made of silk (specifically mulberry silk) or a blend of silk and wool.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The ‘Talim’ is a unique, coded technical script or “instruction manual” used by weavers. Instead of following a visual diagram, the weaver follows this written code, which specifies the number and color of knots to be tied in each row.
- Statement 3 is Correct: Although the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kashmiri hand-knotted carpets was originally registered in 2016, it was in 2022 that the first-ever QR code-based GI tags were formally launched and exported to ensure authenticity and prevent counterfeiting.
Statement 4 is Incorrect: Their designs are heavily influenced by Persian art. The craft was brought to Kashmir in the 15th century by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, who invited master weavers from Persia and Central Asia. Many traditional patterns still carry Persian names like Kashan, Kirman, Tabriz, and Isfahan.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: Kashmiri Silk Carpets are not exclusively made from cotton. While cotton is often used for the warp (the vertical base threads), the pile—which creates the design and texture—is made of silk (specifically mulberry silk) or a blend of silk and wool.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The ‘Talim’ is a unique, coded technical script or “instruction manual” used by weavers. Instead of following a visual diagram, the weaver follows this written code, which specifies the number and color of knots to be tied in each row.
- Statement 3 is Correct: Although the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kashmiri hand-knotted carpets was originally registered in 2016, it was in 2022 that the first-ever QR code-based GI tags were formally launched and exported to ensure authenticity and prevent counterfeiting.
Statement 4 is Incorrect: Their designs are heavily influenced by Persian art. The craft was brought to Kashmir in the 15th century by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, who invited master weavers from Persia and Central Asia. Many traditional patterns still carry Persian names like Kashan, Kirman, Tabriz, and Isfahan.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Lipulekh Pass, recently in news due to resumption of India–China border trade, consider the following statements:
- It is located at the tri-junction of India, China and Nepal.
- It serves as a route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
- It lies in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
- Border trade through this pass typically operates during summer months.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Lipulekh Pass is situated at the tri-junction of India (Uttarakhand), China (Tibet Autonomous Region), and Nepal. This location has been a point of territorial dispute, with Nepal claiming the area based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is a major traditional route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in Tibet.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The pass lies in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, not Himachal Pradesh. Significant passes in Himachal Pradesh include Shipki La and Rohtang Pass.
- Statement 4 is correct: Border trade through this pass is seasonal due to extreme weather conditions and typically operates during the summer months, from June to September.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Lipulekh Pass is situated at the tri-junction of India (Uttarakhand), China (Tibet Autonomous Region), and Nepal. This location has been a point of territorial dispute, with Nepal claiming the area based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is a major traditional route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in Tibet.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The pass lies in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, not Himachal Pradesh. Significant passes in Himachal Pradesh include Shipki La and Rohtang Pass.
- Statement 4 is correct: Border trade through this pass is seasonal due to extreme weather conditions and typically operates during the summer months, from June to September.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, consider the following statements:
- India provides food aid exclusively through bilateral channels without involving international agencies.
- India has collaborated with the World Food Programme (WFP) for aid distribution.
- India’s assistance is contingent upon formal diplomatic recognition of the Taliban regime.
- The assistance includes wheat, medicines and disaster relief supplies.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: India does not provide aid exclusively through bilateral channels. In fact, a significant portion of its food and medical assistance is channeled through multilateral agencies.
- Statement 2 is correct: India has a strong partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP). It has signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the WFP to distribute tens of thousands of metric tonnes of wheat to food-insecure populations across Afghanistan.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: India’s assistance is not contingent upon formal diplomatic recognition of the Taliban regime. India follows a policy of “engagement without recognition,” maintaining a technical mission in Kabul to coordinate aid while withholding de jure recognition of the Taliban government.
- Statement 4 is correct: The assistance package is comprehensive and includes wheat (over 50,000 MT dispatched), essential life-saving medicines, COVID-19 vaccines, and disaster relief supplies like family tents and blankets following natural disasters like earthquakes.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: India does not provide aid exclusively through bilateral channels. In fact, a significant portion of its food and medical assistance is channeled through multilateral agencies.
- Statement 2 is correct: India has a strong partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP). It has signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the WFP to distribute tens of thousands of metric tonnes of wheat to food-insecure populations across Afghanistan.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: India’s assistance is not contingent upon formal diplomatic recognition of the Taliban regime. India follows a policy of “engagement without recognition,” maintaining a technical mission in Kabul to coordinate aid while withholding de jure recognition of the Taliban government.
- Statement 4 is correct: The assistance package is comprehensive and includes wheat (over 50,000 MT dispatched), essential life-saving medicines, COVID-19 vaccines, and disaster relief supplies like family tents and blankets following natural disasters like earthquakes.
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