Daily Quiz – 8th Jan 2024 By adminJanuary 9, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 8th Jan 2024 Daily Quiz - 8th Jan 2024 1 / 5 With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements:The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product had declined due to the recession in 2008 and other reasons for the next few years from 8-9% to 5-6%. A surge in capital inflows, an inflationary explosion in global commodity prices, the global financial meltdown, and the collapse of international trade are the major challenges of India for the decline of the rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product.Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the final monetary value of all final goods and services produced in a country in a year.Real gross domestic product is the inflation-adjusted value of the goods and services in a country.GDP at market prices has always increased year on year since last decade. Though the growth rate declined, it has never become negative. Explanation:The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product had declined due to the recession in 2008 and other reasons for the next few years from 8-9% to 5-6%. A surge in capital inflows, an inflationary explosion in global commodity prices, the global financial meltdown, and the collapse of international trade are the major challenges of India for the decline of the rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product.Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the final monetary value of all final goods and services produced in a country in a year.Real gross domestic product is the inflation-adjusted value of the goods and services in a country.GDP at market prices has always increased year on year since last decade. Though the growth rate declined, it has never become negative. 2 / 5 Consider the following statements:The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Part IX of the Constitution deals with the Panchayat Raj System in India.Panchayati Raj was constitutionalized through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.All the seats in the panchayat are filled by direct election.The chairperson of each panchayat is elected according to the law passed by the state.Every panchayat can continue for a term of five years from the date of its first meeting.It can be dissolved earlier in accordance with state law.A panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder of the period. But if the remainder of the period is less than 6 months it is not necessary to hold elections. Hence statement 2 is correct.All the persons above 21 years of age and qualified to be a member of the state legislature are qualified as a member of panchayat. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.A state can authorise a panchayat to levy, collect, and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls, etc.The Finance Commission is constituted for every 5 years to review the financial position of panchayats and make recommendations.The state election commissioner is appointed by the Governor for superintendence, direction, and control of elections to panchayats Explanation:Part IX of the Constitution deals with the Panchayat Raj System in India.Panchayati Raj was constitutionalized through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.All the seats in the panchayat are filled by direct election.The chairperson of each panchayat is elected according to the law passed by the state.Every panchayat can continue for a term of five years from the date of its first meeting.It can be dissolved earlier in accordance with state law.A panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder of the period. But if the remainder of the period is less than 6 months it is not necessary to hold elections. Hence statement 2 is correct.All the persons above 21 years of age and qualified to be a member of the state legislature are qualified as a member of panchayat. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.A state can authorise a panchayat to levy, collect, and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls, etc.The Finance Commission is constituted for every 5 years to review the financial position of panchayats and make recommendations.The state election commissioner is appointed by the Governor for superintendence, direction, and control of elections to panchayats 3 / 5 With reference to the National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements.Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organise Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.In every State, the State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and directions of the NALSA and to give free legal services to the people and conduct Lok Adalats in the State.NALSA issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country. Explanation:The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organise Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.In every State, the State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and directions of the NALSA and to give free legal services to the people and conduct Lok Adalats in the State.NALSA issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country. 4 / 5 Siachen Glacier is situated too the East of Aksai Chin East of Leh North of Gilgit North of Nubra Valley Explanation:Nubra ValleyThe Nubra Valley acts as the gateway to the strategically important Siachen Glacier and Karakoram Pass.The Karakoram Pass on the northwest side connects the valley with Xinjiang, China.The Nubra River is a river in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh in India.It is a tributary of the Shyok River (a part of the Indus River system) and originates from the Siachen Glacier.Siachen Glacier:It is the longest glacier in Karakoram and second-longest in the world's non-polar areas.The area was once part of the ancient Himalayan trade path, the Silk Route that connected China to the Middle East.Indian subcontinent in the extensively glaciated portion of the Karakoram sometimes called the "Third Pole". Explanation:Nubra ValleyThe Nubra Valley acts as the gateway to the strategically important Siachen Glacier and Karakoram Pass.The Karakoram Pass on the northwest side connects the valley with Xinjiang, China.The Nubra River is a river in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh in India.It is a tributary of the Shyok River (a part of the Indus River system) and originates from the Siachen Glacier.Siachen Glacier:It is the longest glacier in Karakoram and second-longest in the world's non-polar areas.The area was once part of the ancient Himalayan trade path, the Silk Route that connected China to the Middle East.Indian subcontinent in the extensively glaciated portion of the Karakoram sometimes called the "Third Pole". 5 / 5 Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?Genetic predisposition of some peopleTaking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseasesUsing antibiotics in livestock farmingMultiple chronic diseases in some peopleSelect the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 2, 3 and 4 Explanation:When an organism is resistant to more than one drug, it is said to be multidrug-resistant.A genetic predisposition means people who inherit genetic disorders or illness from the parentsReasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India are -Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases.The use of a high volume of antibiotics in livestock farming contributes to the development of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.These bacteria can be transmitted from animals to humans via direct contact with animals, or through the food chain and the environment.Inadequate sanitary conditions.Inappropriate food handling, andPoor infection control Explanation:When an organism is resistant to more than one drug, it is said to be multidrug-resistant.A genetic predisposition means people who inherit genetic disorders or illness from the parentsReasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India are -Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases.The use of a high volume of antibiotics in livestock farming contributes to the development of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.These bacteria can be transmitted from animals to humans via direct contact with animals, or through the food chain and the environment.Inadequate sanitary conditions.Inappropriate food handling, andPoor infection control Your score isThe average score is 47% 0% Restart quiz
