Daily Quiz 04 August 2025
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Statement I: India’s Act East Policy focuses on strengthening economic, security, and connectivity ties with Southeast and East Asia.
Statement II: ASEAN countries unanimously recognize India as the most influential strategic actor in the region.
Statement III: Key connectivity projects such as the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway face delays due to logistical and security challenges.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement I is correct. The Act East Policy aims at boosting economic integration, security cooperation, and connectivity with Southeast and East Asian nations.
- Statement II is incorrect. A recent survey found that only 0.4% of ASEAN respondents named India as the most influential strategic actor, indicating limited strategic influence.
Statement III is correct. Projects like the Trilateral Highway and Kaladan Multi-Modal project face implementation delays due to logistical, bureaucratic, and security challenges.
Hence, only Statement III explains Statement I.Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement I is correct. The Act East Policy aims at boosting economic integration, security cooperation, and connectivity with Southeast and East Asian nations.
- Statement II is incorrect. A recent survey found that only 0.4% of ASEAN respondents named India as the most influential strategic actor, indicating limited strategic influence.
Statement III is correct. Projects like the Trilateral Highway and Kaladan Multi-Modal project face implementation delays due to logistical, bureaucratic, and security challenges.
Hence, only Statement III explains Statement I. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Khasi Social Custom of Lineage) Act, consider the following statements:
- The Act allows Khasi individuals to retain their Scheduled Tribe (ST) status even if they adopt their father’s surname.
- The practice of “Tang Jait” enables a child of a non-Khasi mother and Khasi father to be inducted into the Khasi clan.
- The Act is applicable across the entire state of Meghalaya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Khasi Social Custom of Lineage) Act, enacted by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, prohibits individuals who adopt their father’s or husband’s surname from being recognized as Khasi. This disqualifies them from receiving Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates, as the Act strictly adheres to matrilineal lineage, where identity and clan name come from the mother.
- Statement 2 is correct: The “Tang Jait” ceremony is a traditional Khasi custom used to formally induct children born to a Khasi father and non-Khasi mother into the Khasi matrilineal clan. Without this ceremony, such children are not considered Khasi under customary law.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Act is not applicable across all of Meghalaya. It is enforced only in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District, which has legislative powers under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to preserve Khasi customs and traditions.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Khasi Social Custom of Lineage) Act, enacted by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, prohibits individuals who adopt their father’s or husband’s surname from being recognized as Khasi. This disqualifies them from receiving Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates, as the Act strictly adheres to matrilineal lineage, where identity and clan name come from the mother.
- Statement 2 is correct: The “Tang Jait” ceremony is a traditional Khasi custom used to formally induct children born to a Khasi father and non-Khasi mother into the Khasi matrilineal clan. Without this ceremony, such children are not considered Khasi under customary law.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Act is not applicable across all of Meghalaya. It is enforced only in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District, which has legislative powers under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to preserve Khasi customs and traditions.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following sectors are expected to benefit the most from the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)?
- Textiles and Apparel
- Marine Products
- Dairy Products
- Gems and Jewellery
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Textiles and Apparel: Over 1,100 product categories will get duty-free access to the UK, providing Indian exporters an advantage over competitors like Bangladesh and Cambodia. This includes ready-made garments, carpets, and home textiles.
- Marine Products: Items like shrimp, tuna, and fishmeal will now face zero tariffs, benefiting India’s coastal and fishing communities.
- Gems and Jewellery: Exports are expected to double, tapping into the UK’s $3 billion jewellery market. Indian gems and jewellery will get a cost advantage over Chinese and Southeast Asian competitors.
Dairy Products: These are explicitly excluded from the agreement as they are considered sensitive items for India due to their impact on domestic producers.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Textiles and Apparel: Over 1,100 product categories will get duty-free access to the UK, providing Indian exporters an advantage over competitors like Bangladesh and Cambodia. This includes ready-made garments, carpets, and home textiles.
- Marine Products: Items like shrimp, tuna, and fishmeal will now face zero tariffs, benefiting India’s coastal and fishing communities.
- Gems and Jewellery: Exports are expected to double, tapping into the UK’s $3 billion jewellery market. Indian gems and jewellery will get a cost advantage over Chinese and Southeast Asian competitors.
Dairy Products: These are explicitly excluded from the agreement as they are considered sensitive items for India due to their impact on domestic producers.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Right to Recall:
- It is currently applicable to Members of Parliament under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- The concept of recall elections has its roots in ancient Athenian democracy.
- In India, some states allow Right to Recall at the local government level.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, Members of Parliament and State Legislatures can be disqualified only on limited grounds like criminal conviction or disqualification under anti-defection laws, but there is no provision for recall due to public dissatisfaction or incompetence.
- Statement 2 is correct: The idea of removing public officials through direct vote originated in ancient Athens, where citizens could vote to exile ineffective or corrupt leaders through a process called ostracism.
Statement 3 is correct: Some Indian states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar, have implemented Right to Recall at the Panchayati Raj level, enabling voters to remove elected representatives of local bodies like sarpanches and municipal members.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, Members of Parliament and State Legislatures can be disqualified only on limited grounds like criminal conviction or disqualification under anti-defection laws, but there is no provision for recall due to public dissatisfaction or incompetence.
- Statement 2 is correct: The idea of removing public officials through direct vote originated in ancient Athens, where citizens could vote to exile ineffective or corrupt leaders through a process called ostracism.
Statement 3 is correct: Some Indian states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar, have implemented Right to Recall at the Panchayati Raj level, enabling voters to remove elected representatives of local bodies like sarpanches and municipal members.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsBitra Island was recently in the news. Why is it strategically important for India?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in Lakshadweep and is strategically located in the northern part of the archipelago.
- The Lakshadweep administration is considering it for acquisition by the Indian defence forces, potentially making it the third island in the UT with a defence establishment after Kavaratti (INS Dweeprakshak) and Minicoy (INS Jatayu).
Its location could enhance India’s maritime surveillance and security in the Arabian Sea, especially in the context of increasing regional tensions and global interest in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in Lakshadweep and is strategically located in the northern part of the archipelago.
- The Lakshadweep administration is considering it for acquisition by the Indian defence forces, potentially making it the third island in the UT with a defence establishment after Kavaratti (INS Dweeprakshak) and Minicoy (INS Jatayu).
Its location could enhance India’s maritime surveillance and security in the Arabian Sea, especially in the context of increasing regional tensions and global interest in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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