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August 30, 2020 - Daily Quiz
1. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?
- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
- Abolition of untouchability
- Protection of the interests of minorities
- Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the
(a) Bundi school
(b) Jaipur school
(c) Kangra school
(d) Kishangarh school
3. Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)?
1. The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt.
2. The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSEs.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following areas:
- Bandipur
- Bhitarkanika
- Manas
- Sunderbans
Which of the above are Tiger Reserves?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
4. Formaldehyde
5. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
ANSWERS
1. (c) - The right against exploitation is given in Articles 23 and 24 of the constitution. The right against exploitation provides for the abolition of trafficking in human beings and abolition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in dangerous jobs like factories, mines, etc
2. (d) - Bani Thani is an Indian miniature painting painted by Nihal Chand from the Marwar school of Kishangarh. It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful.She has been compared to the Mona Lisa. Inspired by Radha, BaniThani is characterized by idealized distinct features such as arched eyebrows, lotus-like elongated eyes and pointed chin.
3. (d) - With regards to Disinvestment Policy of the Government, it is clearly stated in the statement that during disinvestment, the Government will keep major shareholding which will be around 51% while 75% of annual income of National Investment Fund will be used for financing particular social sector schemes for the purpose of education, health and employment
4. (b) - Bhitarkanika National Park is a large national park in northeast kendrapara district in Odisha in eastern India. The national park is home to Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Indian python, king cobra, and many other species of flora and fauna.
5. (c) - As per WHO, the risk associated with quality of drinking water involves pollutants such as arsenic, uranium and fluoride. Sorbitol is an artificial sweetener and laxative while Formaldehyde is used in coating, laminating etc which are not pollutants of water.
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