Daily Quiz 09 July 2025
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regard the Indus Valley Script:
1. It is the earliest known writing system in the Indian subcontinent.
2. Typical inscriptions are brief and contain no more than 26 symbols.
3. Most inscriptions are written in a boustrophedon style, i.e., alternate lines reverse direction.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?Correct
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The Indus Valley script, developed during the Mature Harappan period (circa 2600–1900 BCE), is the earliest known writing system of the Indian subcontinent. It predates later scripts like Brahmi and Kharosthi.Statement 2 is correct. One of the most unique features of the Indus script is its brevity—no inscription discovered so far contains more than 26 signs, and most inscriptions average 4 to 5 characters. This makes decipherment particularly difficult.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While a boustrophedon writing style (in which alternate lines are written in reverse direction) has been observed in some ancient scripts globally, there is no conclusive evidence that the Indus script primarily used this style. Most inscriptions are believed to be written right to left, and this is considered the dominant direction.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The Indus Valley script, developed during the Mature Harappan period (circa 2600–1900 BCE), is the earliest known writing system of the Indian subcontinent. It predates later scripts like Brahmi and Kharosthi.Statement 2 is correct. One of the most unique features of the Indus script is its brevity—no inscription discovered so far contains more than 26 signs, and most inscriptions average 4 to 5 characters. This makes decipherment particularly difficult.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While a boustrophedon writing style (in which alternate lines are written in reverse direction) has been observed in some ancient scripts globally, there is no conclusive evidence that the Indus script primarily used this style. Most inscriptions are believed to be written right to left, and this is considered the dominant direction.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to lateral entry into civil services, consider the following statements:
- Recruitment is handled by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- Lateral entrants are permanently inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
- The idea of lateral entry was supported by NITI Aayog’s Three-Year Action Agenda and the Group of Secretaries on Governance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. In recent years, the UPSC has been entrusted with managing the process of lateral recruitment into senior posts (Joint Secretary and Director level) in the central government. The process includes screening of applications, shortlisting, and interviews.Statement 2 is incorrect. Lateral entrants are not inducted into the regular IAS cadre. They are appointed on a contractual basis for a term of 3 to 5 years, and they serve as officers in specific departments but do not get permanent civil service status or tenure.
Statement 3 is correct. Both the NITI Aayog’s Three-Year Action Agenda and a Group of Secretaries (GoS) report recommended lateral entry as a means to bring in external domain expertise to improve governance and address shortages in officer-level positions.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. In recent years, the UPSC has been entrusted with managing the process of lateral recruitment into senior posts (Joint Secretary and Director level) in the central government. The process includes screening of applications, shortlisting, and interviews.Statement 2 is incorrect. Lateral entrants are not inducted into the regular IAS cadre. They are appointed on a contractual basis for a term of 3 to 5 years, and they serve as officers in specific departments but do not get permanent civil service status or tenure.
Statement 3 is correct. Both the NITI Aayog’s Three-Year Action Agenda and a Group of Secretaries (GoS) report recommended lateral entry as a means to bring in external domain expertise to improve governance and address shortages in officer-level positions.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the revised Green India Mission (2021-2030):
- It expands the afforestation and ecosystem restoration target to about 24–25 million hectares through convergence.
- Monitoring is now entirely satellite-based, replacing the previous five-tier monitoring structure.
- The revised plan includes a component focused on livelihood enhancement for forest-dependent communities.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The revised Green India Mission (GIM) aims for 24–25 million hectares of afforestation and ecosystem restoration by combining GIM resources with other schemes like CAMPA and MGNREGA. This is a significant expansion over the original 2014 target of 10 million ha.Statement 2 is incorrect. While the revised plan does incorporate advanced satellite-based GIS monitoring, it has not abandoned the traditional five-tier monitoring system, which includes ground surveys, community audits (via Gram Sabha), and third-party evaluations.
Statement 3 is correct. A new sub-component in the 2021–2030 plan specifically targets livelihood enhancement for forest-dependent communities, which includes income diversification and sustainable use of forest resources.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The revised Green India Mission (GIM) aims for 24–25 million hectares of afforestation and ecosystem restoration by combining GIM resources with other schemes like CAMPA and MGNREGA. This is a significant expansion over the original 2014 target of 10 million ha.Statement 2 is incorrect. While the revised plan does incorporate advanced satellite-based GIS monitoring, it has not abandoned the traditional five-tier monitoring system, which includes ground surveys, community audits (via Gram Sabha), and third-party evaluations.
Statement 3 is correct. A new sub-component in the 2021–2030 plan specifically targets livelihood enhancement for forest-dependent communities, which includes income diversification and sustainable use of forest resources.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for 2023–24, consider the following statements:
- Chandigarh scored highest and was placed in the Prachesta-1 category.
- No State or UT was placed in the top two categories-Daksh and Utkarsh.
- Delhi was ranked Daksh in the Learning Outcomes domain.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Chandigarh emerged as the top-performing territory in the PGI 2.0 (2023–24) report, scoring 703 points and being classified in the Prachesta-1 category (701–750 points).Statement 2 is correct. No State or Union Territory was able to achieve scores high enough to be placed in the Daksh (951–1000) or Utkarsh (851–950) categories, indicating that systemic educational reforms still have a long way to go.
Statement 3 is incorrect. No State or UT, including Delhi, achieved the Daksh level in the Learning Outcomes domain. While Delhi made significant improvements in infrastructure and governance, the learning outcomes still lagged behind, as highlighted by the report.
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Chandigarh emerged as the top-performing territory in the PGI 2.0 (2023–24) report, scoring 703 points and being classified in the Prachesta-1 category (701–750 points).Statement 2 is correct. No State or Union Territory was able to achieve scores high enough to be placed in the Daksh (951–1000) or Utkarsh (851–950) categories, indicating that systemic educational reforms still have a long way to go.
Statement 3 is incorrect. No State or UT, including Delhi, achieved the Daksh level in the Learning Outcomes domain. While Delhi made significant improvements in infrastructure and governance, the learning outcomes still lagged behind, as highlighted by the report.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Statement I: India has a strategic opportunity to integrate more deeply into global supply chains due to potential disruptions in China-centric trade during a second Trump presidency.
Statement II: India is seen as a reliable trade partner and offers cost advantages like a large skilled workforce and low manufacturing wages.
Statement III: India already has supportive policy frameworks like Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and sector-specific ecosystems in electronics, textiles, and auto parts.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement Iis correct: The possibility of a second Trump presidency brings with it a shift in global trade patterns — especially if the US imposes heavy tariffs on China. This situation may accelerate the ‘China+1’ strategy, where global firms seek alternative manufacturing destinations. In this context, India stands to benefit.
Statement II is correct: India offers a large and low-cost workforce, along with improving global perception as a stable and democratic partner. These cost and geopolitical advantages are crucial in attracting foreign investors and explain why India is seen as an alternative to China.
Statement III is also correct: India already has supportive policy tools like the PLI schemes, Make in India, and state-specific industrial clusters in sectors like electronics (Tamil Nadu), textiles (Gujarat, Tamil Nadu), and auto parts (Haryana, Maharashtra). These enable India to plug into global value chains more easily.
Hence, Statement II explains why India is well-positioned strategically, and Statement III explains how existing policies and ecosystems enhance that opportunity. Together, both statements justify and explain Statement I — one by addressing India’s advantages, the other by detailing structural readiness.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement Iis correct: The possibility of a second Trump presidency brings with it a shift in global trade patterns — especially if the US imposes heavy tariffs on China. This situation may accelerate the ‘China+1’ strategy, where global firms seek alternative manufacturing destinations. In this context, India stands to benefit.
Statement II is correct: India offers a large and low-cost workforce, along with improving global perception as a stable and democratic partner. These cost and geopolitical advantages are crucial in attracting foreign investors and explain why India is seen as an alternative to China.
Statement III is also correct: India already has supportive policy tools like the PLI schemes, Make in India, and state-specific industrial clusters in sectors like electronics (Tamil Nadu), textiles (Gujarat, Tamil Nadu), and auto parts (Haryana, Maharashtra). These enable India to plug into global value chains more easily.
Hence, Statement II explains why India is well-positioned strategically, and Statement III explains how existing policies and ecosystems enhance that opportunity. Together, both statements justify and explain Statement I — one by addressing India’s advantages, the other by detailing structural readiness.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
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