Daily Quiz 22 July 2025
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following provisions related to bye-elections (bypolls) in India:
1. Article 190(3) of the Constitution deals with vacancies in the State Legislature.
2. Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 mandates that bye-elections must be held within 3 months of the vacancy.
3. Bypolls to municipal bodies are conducted by the Election Commission of India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Article 190(3) deals with the vacancy of seats in State Legislatures, while Article 101(3) deals with vacancies in Parliament. Causes of vacancy include resignation, disqualification, death, or absence without permission for 60 consecutive days.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: As per Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a bye-election must be conducted within 6 months, not 3. However, there are two exceptions:
- If the remaining term is less than 1 year, or
- If conducting the election is not feasible, as certified by the EC in consultation with the central government.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Municipal and Panchayat elections, including bypolls, are conducted by the State Election Commissions, not the Election Commission of India, which only handles Parliament and State Legislature elections.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Article 190(3) deals with the vacancy of seats in State Legislatures, while Article 101(3) deals with vacancies in Parliament. Causes of vacancy include resignation, disqualification, death, or absence without permission for 60 consecutive days.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: As per Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a bye-election must be conducted within 6 months, not 3. However, there are two exceptions:
- If the remaining term is less than 1 year, or
- If conducting the election is not feasible, as certified by the EC in consultation with the central government.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Municipal and Panchayat elections, including bypolls, are conducted by the State Election Commissions, not the Election Commission of India, which only handles Parliament and State Legislature elections.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Astra missile:
- It is an indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).
- It is equipped with an indigenously developed Radio Frequency (RF) seeker.
- Its operational range is less than 50 km.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Astra is India’s first indigenously developed BVRAAM by DRDO.
- Statement 2: Correct. It is equipped with an indigenously developed RF seeker and is integrated on the Su-30 MKI aircraft.
Statement 3: Incorrect. Astra has an operational range of over 100 km, not less than 50 km.
Significance: Astra enhances India’s air-to-air combat capability by reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.Incorrect
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Astra is India’s first indigenously developed BVRAAM by DRDO.
- Statement 2: Correct. It is equipped with an indigenously developed RF seeker and is integrated on the Su-30 MKI aircraft.
Statement 3: Incorrect. Astra has an operational range of over 100 km, not less than 50 km.
Significance: Astra enhances India’s air-to-air combat capability by reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India’, consider the following statements:
- They span from the 17th to 19th centuries CE and showcase the military architecture of the Maratha Empire.
- All the forts included under this heritage site are located in Maharashtra.
- They include forts situated in different terrains like hilltops, forests, plateaus, and coastal regions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The Maratha Military Landscapes date back to the 17th–19th centuries CE.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. While most forts are in Maharashtra, Gingee Fort is in Tamil Nadu, so not all are in Maharashtra.
Statement 3: Correct. The forts represent diverse terrains: hill forts (Raigad, Shivneri), hill-forest forts (Pratapgad), coastal forts (Vijaydurg), and island forts (Sindhudurg).
Fact: This is India’s 44th UNESCO World Heritage site.Incorrect
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The Maratha Military Landscapes date back to the 17th–19th centuries CE.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. While most forts are in Maharashtra, Gingee Fort is in Tamil Nadu, so not all are in Maharashtra.
Statement 3: Correct. The forts represent diverse terrains: hill forts (Raigad, Shivneri), hill-forest forts (Pratapgad), coastal forts (Vijaydurg), and island forts (Sindhudurg).
Fact: This is India’s 44th UNESCO World Heritage site. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe recently launched ‘Sanchar Mitra Scheme’ primarily aims to:
Correct
Answer: (b) Empower youth as digital ambassadors for telecom-related awareness
Explanation:
- The Sanchar Mitra Scheme, launched by DoT, aims to engage student volunteers as “Sanchar Mitras” to promote digital safety, cyber fraud prevention, EMF awareness, responsible mobile usage, and digital literacy.
It includes training on 5G, 6G, AI, cybersecurity, and telecom projects, but the primary objective is awareness, not financial incentives or infrastructure creation.
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Answer: (b) Empower youth as digital ambassadors for telecom-related awareness
Explanation:
- The Sanchar Mitra Scheme, launched by DoT, aims to engage student volunteers as “Sanchar Mitras” to promote digital safety, cyber fraud prevention, EMF awareness, responsible mobile usage, and digital literacy.
It includes training on 5G, 6G, AI, cybersecurity, and telecom projects, but the primary objective is awareness, not financial incentives or infrastructure creation.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following best describes the primary objective of the recently launched PM Dhan-DhaanyaKrishiYojana (PMDDKY)?
Correct
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- PMDDKY (Prime Minister Dhan-DhaanyaKrishiYojana), announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in 100 backward districts by converging 36 different schemes from 11 ministries.
- These districts are chosen based on 3 indicators:
- Low agricultural productivity
- Moderate cropping intensity (measured by the number of crops per year; India’s average: 155%)
- Limited farm credit access
- The plan includes creation of District Agricultural Plans, crop diversification, promotion of natural and organic farming, irrigation infrastructure, and post-harvest storage.
The scheme’s approach is similar to the Aspirational Districts Programme, emphasizing convergence, competition, and collaboration, with performance ranked using 117 Key Performance Indicators.
Incorrect
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- PMDDKY (Prime Minister Dhan-DhaanyaKrishiYojana), announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in 100 backward districts by converging 36 different schemes from 11 ministries.
- These districts are chosen based on 3 indicators:
- Low agricultural productivity
- Moderate cropping intensity (measured by the number of crops per year; India’s average: 155%)
- Limited farm credit access
- The plan includes creation of District Agricultural Plans, crop diversification, promotion of natural and organic farming, irrigation infrastructure, and post-harvest storage.
The scheme’s approach is similar to the Aspirational Districts Programme, emphasizing convergence, competition, and collaboration, with performance ranked using 117 Key Performance Indicators.
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