Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC IAS Prelims 26 JUNE 2024
Q 1. Consider the following statements regarding Kanwar Lake.
1. Kanwar Lake, also known as Kabartal Lake or Kabar Tal Lake, is the largest freshwater oxbow lake in Asia.
2. It is a residual oxbow lake, formed by the meandering course of the Burhi Gandak, a tributary of the Ganges River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
(C) Both
Q 2. Consider the following statements regarding Vembanad Lake.
1. Vembanad Lake is a stunning lake located in the state of Kerala, India.
2. It holds the title of the longest lake in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
(C) Both This lake is a part of the complex Vembanad-Kol wetland system, famous for its backwaters. These backwaters are a network of canals, lakes and small islands, perfect for exploring by houseboat.
Q 3. Consider the following statements regarding Pingali Venkayya
1. Pingali Venkayya was a true patriot of India and the inspiration for the national flag.
2. He was also known as a teacher, writer and geologist.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
(C) Both
Q 4. Consider the following statements
1. Emergency in India is declared by the President.
2. Under Article 352, the President has the power to declare “a state of war or external aggression, rebellion or armed rebellion in India or any part thereof”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
(C) Both
Q 5. Consider the statements regarding Rajya Sabha.
1. This House is permanent, whose members serve a tenure of 6 years.
2. It has 245 members, out of which 233 members are indirectly elected by the State Legislative Assemblies and Union Territory Legislative Assemblies through the system of proportional representation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
(C) Both
Q 6. Consider the following statements regarding Money Bill
1. The definition of Money Bill is given under Article 110.
2. Whether it is a Money Bill or not is decided by the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
(A) Only 1
Q 7. Consider the following statements regarding P.A. Sangma
1. He has been the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, co-founder of Nationalist Congress Party and Speaker of Lok Sabha.
2. He was posthumously awarded Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India in the year 2017.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
C
Q 8. Consider the issues related to the election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha.
2. The Speaker of Lok Sabha takes oath as a member like other members of Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
C