Daily MCQs – 11th Nov 23
General Studies UPSC Prelims Daily MCQ:
Top Multiple-Choice Questions for UPSC/ IAS Paper, PCS and other Competitive Exams: Daily MCQs on Indian Polity, Indian Geography, History, Environment, Science and Technology, Current Affairs, Economics, Art and Culture, etc.
Q1. Consider the following statements:
- National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are legally binding and are designed to protect public health, while Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index that is used to communicate about air quality to the public and to make decisions about air pollution control measures.
- AQI is the maximum permissible levels of air pollutants in ambient air, while NAAQS is a measure of the overall air quality in a given location.
- NAAQS are used to set emission standards for vehicles and industries, while AQI is used to inform the public about air quality and to help people make decisions about their activities.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: NAAQS are the permissible limits for various air pollutants in ambient air, set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India. NAAQS are set at levels that are intended to protect public health and welfare. Non-compliance with NAAQS can result in fines or other legal actions against those responsible for the pollution. The AQI is designed to be a simple and understandable way to communicate air quality information to the public. It provides a single number that reflects the overall air quality in an area, taking into account multiple pollutants. The AQI is not legally binding and does not result in legal consequences for non-compliance.
Statement 2 is incorrect: NAAQS is the maximum permissible levels of air pollutants in ambient air, while AQI is a measure of the overall air quality in a given location.
Statement 3 is correct: NAAQS are used to set emission standards for vehicles and industries. They are also used by government agencies to develop air quality improvement plans and to set air quality standards for different regions of the country. These standards are used to assess air quality and take action to reduce emissions from sources like power plants, factories, and cars. AQI is used to communicate air quality information to the public. The index is often displayed on websites, mobile apps, and news broadcasts to help people make informed decisions about their activities, such as whether to exercise outdoors or stay inside. The AQI also helps raise awareness about air pollution and encourages individuals and organizations to take action to improve air quality.
Q2. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?
(a) Governor
(b) Election Commissioner
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (article 155). He shall hold office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156).
The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners shall, subject to the provisions of any law made in that behalf by Parliament, be made by the President. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court and any other Election Commissioner or a Regional Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner (Article 324).
The House of the People shall, as soon as may be, choose two members of the House to be respectively Speaker and Deputy Speaker (Article 93).
The Vice-President shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (article 64). A Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People (Article 67).
Q3. Which of the following rivers are located in African Continent?
- Benue River
- Volta River
- Limpopo River
- Orange River
Choose the correct statement(s) using the code given below
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
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Q4. Consider the following statements:
- Lord Cornwallis went for greater Anglicisation of the administration.
- One purpose of the Fort William College was to prevent the spread of the ideas of freedom preached by the French Revolution.
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: Lord Cornwallis, who went for greater Anglicisation of the administration and the imposition of the Whig principles of the British government. Lord Wellesley supported these moves, the aim of which was to limit government interference by abandoning the supposedly despotic aspects of Indian political tradition and ensuring a separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive.
Statement 2 is correct: Fort William College (also known as the College of Fort William) was an academy of oriental studies and a centre of learning, founded on 18 August 1800 by Lord Wellesley, then Governor-General of British India, located within the Fort William complex in Calcutta. Wellesley started the Fort William College to train the European Administrators. One purpose of the Fort William College was to prevent the spread of the ideas of freedom preached by the French Revolution.
Q5. Consider the following statements:
- Actively dividing cells are meristematic tissue.
- Areas within a plant that is capable of growth via mitosis are called meristems.
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: Actively dividing cells are meristematic tissue. This is the tissue that allows a plant to grow. The three types of meristematic tissue are apical meristem, lateral meristem, and intercalary meristem.
Statement 2 is correct: Areas within a plant that is capable of growth via mitosis are called meristems. Plants undergo two types of growth, primary and/or secondary growth. In primary growth, plant stems and roots elongate by cell enlargement as opposed to new cell production.