QUIZ 28

1-Consider the following pairs:

	Dance Forms	State
1.	Mohiniyattam	Kerala
2.	Gaudiya Nritya	Bengali
3.	Sattriya	Assam
4.	Padayani	Kerala

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A1 and 4 only

B3 and 4 only

C1, 2 and 3 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

• Mohiniyattamis the classical solo dance form of 
• Gaudiya Nrityais a Bengali classical dance tradition.
• Sattriyais a classical dance form of 
• Padayaniis a martial dance performed in Kerala. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

 

2-With reference to ‘India’s Foreign Exchange Reserve’, consider the following statements:

1. It includes gold and foreign currency only.
2. It has declined continuously in the last five years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

• India’s Foreign Exchange Reserve include gold, foreign currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and Reserve Position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• India’s forex reserves fell to $274.8 billion in September of 2013, prompting the Centre and RBI to unleash measures to attract inflows. It has been a steady rise for the reserves since then, with $175 billion added in the last six years. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.Hence, option d is the correct answer.

3-With respect to the ‘Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES)’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a biennial survey conducted by the Central Statistics Office.
2. It collects information regarding expenditure on consumption of goods only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

• Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES), traditionally is a quinquennial (recurring every five years) survey,conducted by the National Sample Survey Office - NSSO (comes under the National Statistical Office), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• It collects information on the consumption spending patternsof households across the country. It reveals the average expenditure on goods (food and non-food) and services. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

 

4-Third Schedule of the Indian Constitution is related to:

AProvisions relating to the administration of scheduled areas.

BForms of oaths and affirmations.

CAllocation of seats in Rajya Sabha.

DProvisions relating to the emoluments, allowances and privileges.

Explanation

• Third Schedule of the Constitution contains the forms of oaths and affirmations. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

 

5-Recently in the news, ‘Operation Clean Art’ is:

AA crackdown on illegal trade in mongoose hair

BA cleanliness drive under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

CAn initiative to support artists under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

DAn exhibition of recycled products

Explanation

• It is thefirst pan India operation to crackdown on the smuggling of mongoose hair in the country. It was conceived by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) with the singular aim of ensuring that the mongoose hair brush trade should be closed down across the country. Hence, option A is the correct answer.