DAY 16 (02-10-23)
Q1. With reference to Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), consider the following statements :
- It aims to ensure assured tap water supply to all rural households by 2030.
- It is based on the principle of community ownership and management of water resources and infrastructure.
- The Jal Shakti Ministry is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the
- Goa is the first ‘Har Ghar Jal State’ to provide 100% household tap connections in rural areas.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship programme of the Government of India launched in 2019 intending to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024.
Statement 2 and 3 are correct: The mission is based on the principle of community ownership and management of water resources and infrastructure. The Jal Shakti Ministry is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the JJM.
Statement 4 is correct: Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (D&NH and D&D) becomes the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State and UT in the country respectively, where people from all the villages have declared their village as ‘Har Ghar Jal’ through a resolution passed by Gram Sabha, certifying that all households in the villages have access to safe drinking water through taps, ensuring that ‘No One is Left Out’.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Green hydrogen :
- It is defined as hydrogen produced from biomass like trees and plants materials.
- It cannot be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion engines.
- It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Green hydrogen is a clean energy source produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydro power.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Green hydrogen can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion engines. This is done by mixing the hydrogen with air and igniting the mixture. Hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines are similar to gasoline-powered engines, but they produce no emissions.
Statement 3 is correct: Green hydrogen can also be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation. When blended with natural gas, hydrogen helps to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases.
Q3. What were the salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935?
- Abolition of Council of India
- Dyarchy at the Centre
- Abolition of Dyarchy in the States
- Establishment of Federal Court
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, and 4
(b) 2, 3, and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Major Features of 1935 Act –
- A federal government with native states included.
- Dyarchy established at the centre.
- Complete autonomy to the provinces.
- The administrative subjects were divided into following three heads for this purpose.
- A federal court was established at the centre.
- The Reserve Bank of India was established.
- Two new provinces, Sindh and Orissa were created.
- The Governor-General and the Governors were given certain special responsibilities, i.e., the security of the Indian empire, safety of the honour of the British Crown and the native rulers, defence, etc., to act according to their own views.
- Qualifications for the voters and the members were reduced both at the centre and the provinces.
Q4. Which of the following are non-federal features of Indian Constitution?
- No right to territorial inviolability.
- Single unified judiciary.
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: Non-federal Features in the Constitution –
- The word ‘federal’ is not found anywhere in the Constitution of India. On the contrary, Article 1 provides that ‘India shall be a union of states’.
- Single Citizenship: The constitution provides only for a single citizenship. Only the union has the right to make laws on citizenship. The states do not have such powers.
- Single Constitution: Unlike the USA where states have their own constitution, in India there is only one constitution for both centre and states.
- Residuary Powers: The residuary powers being vested in the union (Article 248).
- No Right to Territorial Inviolability: The boundaries of the states in India can be altered by an ordinary law of the Parliament. According to Article 3, ‘Parliament may by-law form a new state by separation of territory, from any state or by uniting two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.’
- Single Unified Judiciary: There are no separate federal court and high court. The Supreme Court is the federal court and the apex court in India. All the high courts are subordinate to the Supreme Court.
Q5. Which of the following are NOT a feature of Nayaka paintings?
(a) They depict episodes from the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
(b) Some of the paintings use gold coating.
(c) Thanjavur painting emerged under Nayakas.
(d) There is no use of Jaina or Buddhist themes in its paintings.
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
The Nayaka paintings depict episodes from the Mahabharata and the Ramayana and also scenes from Krishna-leela. In Tiruvarur, there is a panel narrating the story of Muchukunda. In addition, Thanjavur painting, a famous South Indian school of classical painting, emerged under the Nayaks. It is distinguished by its famous gold coating. These Nayaka paintings depict the scenes from the life of Rishabhadeva, the first Thirthankara of Vardhamana, of Krishna, the cousin of the Thirthankara, Neminatha as well as the life of Neminatha himself.