DAY 29 (15-10-23)
Q1. With reference to Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), consider the following statements:
- Under the Consumer Regulatory Authority Act, 2019, the authority was established to regulate violations of consumer rights.
- CCPA is empowered to order recall of unsafe goods and services.
- CCPA can prohibit the endorser of a misleading advertisement from endorsing that particular product or service for a period of up to 6 months.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The CCPA has been established under section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, to regulate matters relating to the violation of the rights of consumers.
Statement 2 is correct: Powers of CCPA include ordering the recall of unsafe goods and services.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Authority can prohibit the endorser of a misleading advertisement from making any endorsement for up to 1 year, and for subsequent contravention, prohibition can extend up to 3 years.
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
| Pass | State/ UT |
| Rohtang Pass | Himachal Pradesh |
| Pensi La | Ladakh |
| Shipki La | Sikkim |
| Zoji La | Arunachal Pradesh |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Pensi La Pass is situated in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- Shipkila Pass is situated in Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of 6000 m.
- Zoji La Pass in Jammu and Kashmir is an important road link between Srinagar and Kargil.
- Rohtang Pass is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Q3. Consider the following statements :
- Often Buddhist caves existed around major trade routes.
- Barabar caves are considered the oldest example of rock-cut architecture in India.
Choose the correct statement(s) using the code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: An important connection existed between the religion and commerce, as Buddhist missionaries often built monasteries (caves) in closer proximity to the major trade routes. Some of the caves were also commissioned by wealthy traders resulting in the interiors of the caves being more elaborate.
Statement 2 is correct: Lomas Rishi and Sudama Caves which were excavated around 250 BC in Barabar Hills in Bihar (Jehanabad district) during Mauryan Period and are considered the oldest example of rock-cut architecture in India.
Q4. Consider the following statements :
- The aim of Bodhisattvas was to accumulate merit and attain nibbana.
- Boddhisattvas are generally associated with Mahayana Buddhism.
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
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct:Bodhisattas were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts but used this not to attain nibbana and thereby abandon the world, but to help others. The worship of images of the Buddha and Bodhisattas became an important part of this tradition.
Statement 2 is correct: In Mahayana Buddhism, a bodhisattva refers to anyone who has generated bodhicitta, a spontaneous wish and compassionate mind to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. Mahayana bodhisattvas are spiritually heroic persons that work to attain awakening and are driven by a great compassion (mahakaruṇā).
Q5. The longitude of a place is its :
(a) angular distance east or west of the prime meridian
(b) angular distance north or south of the equator
(c) angular distance east or west of International Date Line
(d) angular distance with respect to the pole star
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Longitude is measured in degrees East or West of the Prime Meridian. Longitude is measured by imaginary lines that run around Earth vertically (up and down) and meet at the North and South Poles. These lines are known as meridians. Each meridian measures one arc degree of longitude.