Daily Current Affairs Quiz- 28 March 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. Blockbuster Pusa-1121, 1509 and 1121 Kainat, sometimes seen in the news are
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(c) Basmati Rice Varieties
Blockbuster Pusa-1121 and 1509 basmati varieties are being grown and marketed in Pakistan as “1121 Kainat” and “Kissan Basmati”.
Basmati rice is a type of rice that originates from India and is known for its long grains and unique flavor.
According to the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pakistani seed firms have been illegally cultivating IARI-bred basmati rice varieties in Pakistan, which violates intellectual property rights. India’s Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act restricts the cultivation and distribution of these varieties to Indian farmersIncorrect
(c) Basmati Rice Varieties
Blockbuster Pusa-1121 and 1509 basmati varieties are being grown and marketed in Pakistan as “1121 Kainat” and “Kissan Basmati”.
Basmati rice is a type of rice that originates from India and is known for its long grains and unique flavor.
According to the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pakistani seed firms have been illegally cultivating IARI-bred basmati rice varieties in Pakistan, which violates intellectual property rights. India’s Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act restricts the cultivation and distribution of these varieties to Indian farmers -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. “Brucethoa ISRO” sometimes seen in the news is
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. Consider the following statements about the Morley-Minto reforms of 1909:
1. They were named after the British Parliamentarians, Minto and Morley.
2. In the Shimla deputation 1906, the Muslim League demanded a separate state for minorities.
3. They contained provisions that ensured that British officials retained their majority in the Imperial Legislative Council.
How of the above statements is / are correct?Correct
(a) Only one
Morley-Minto reforms – The Indian Councils Act 1909 was an act of the British Parliament that introduced a few reforms in the legislative councils and increased the involvement of Indians (limited) in the governance of British India.
It was more commonly called the Morley-Minto Reforms after the Secretary of State for India John Morley and the Viceroy of India, Minto. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
It retained an official majority in the Central Legislative Council but allowed the provincial legislative councils to have a non-official majority. (Statement 3 is correct)
In 1906, a group of 35 Muslim leaders led by Aga Khan III met with Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India, at the Viceregal Lodge in Shimla. The group, known as the Shimla Deputation, demanded greater political representation for Muslims. The Muslim leaders wanted a separate electorate where Muslim voters could only vote for Muslim candidates. The Act ‘legalized communalism’ and Lord Minto came to be known as the Father of Communal Electorate. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
The Act did nothing to grant colonial self-government, which was Congress’s demand.
Representation: The reforms introduced communal representation and separate electorates for Muslims.
Participation: The reforms increased Indian participation in legislative councils, especially at the provincial level.
Elections: The reforms introduced the concept of elections for Indians, but voting was dependent on the amount of tax paid to the government.
Executive councils: The reforms allowed Indians to join the executive councils of the Viceroy and Governors for the first time.
Legislative councils: The reforms increased the size of legislative councils.
Nominations: The reforms empowered the Governor General to nominate one Indian member to the Executive Council.Incorrect
(a) Only one
Morley-Minto reforms – The Indian Councils Act 1909 was an act of the British Parliament that introduced a few reforms in the legislative councils and increased the involvement of Indians (limited) in the governance of British India.
It was more commonly called the Morley-Minto Reforms after the Secretary of State for India John Morley and the Viceroy of India, Minto. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
It retained an official majority in the Central Legislative Council but allowed the provincial legislative councils to have a non-official majority. (Statement 3 is correct)
In 1906, a group of 35 Muslim leaders led by Aga Khan III met with Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India, at the Viceregal Lodge in Shimla. The group, known as the Shimla Deputation, demanded greater political representation for Muslims. The Muslim leaders wanted a separate electorate where Muslim voters could only vote for Muslim candidates. The Act ‘legalized communalism’ and Lord Minto came to be known as the Father of Communal Electorate. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
The Act did nothing to grant colonial self-government, which was Congress’s demand.
Representation: The reforms introduced communal representation and separate electorates for Muslims.
Participation: The reforms increased Indian participation in legislative councils, especially at the provincial level.
Elections: The reforms introduced the concept of elections for Indians, but voting was dependent on the amount of tax paid to the government.
Executive councils: The reforms allowed Indians to join the executive councils of the Viceroy and Governors for the first time.
Legislative councils: The reforms increased the size of legislative councils.
Nominations: The reforms empowered the Governor General to nominate one Indian member to the Executive Council. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. Consider the following statements,
1. The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the All-India Muslim League (AIML) in December 1916.
2. Both the Congress and the Muslim League agreed to demand self-government for India within the British Empire.
3. The pact accepted the principle of separate electorates for Muslims only in the provincial legislatures but not in the Imperial Legislative Council.
4. Mohammed Ali Jinnah was awarded the title of “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity” by the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu.
How of the above statements is / are incorrect?Correct
(a) Only one
The All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress agreed to the Lucknow Pact in Lucknow in December 1916. The agreement was made at the yearly meetings of both parties to lay out the shared political principles, including the demands for India’s “Self-Governance” after the war.
The All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress developed cordial relations as a result, and Mohammed Ali Jinnah was awarded the title of “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity” by the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu.
Key features of the Lucknow Pact:
Joint demand for self-government: Both the Congress and the Muslim League agreed to demand self-government for India within the British Empire.
Separate electorates for Muslims: The pact accepted the principle of separate electorates for Muslims in the provincial legislatures and Imperial Legislative Council. This was a significant concession by the Congress, which had previously opposed separate electorates.
Weightage in representation: The pact also agreed on the weightage of Muslim representation in the legislatures. Muslims were to be given one-third representation in the Central Legislative Council and in the executive councils of provinces where they were in a minority.
Proportional representation: The pact also called for proportional representation for all communities in the provincial legislatures.
Significance of the Lucknow Pact:
Hindu-Muslim unity: The pact was seen as a sign of Hindu-Muslim unity and was hailed as a major achievement in the nationalist movement.
Strengthened Muslim League: The pact gave the Muslim League a greater bargaining power in Indian politics and established it as a major political force.
Communal politics: However, the agreement on separate electorates also sowed the seeds of communal politics in India.
Criticism of the Lucknow Pact:
Separate electorates: The system of separate electorates was criticized for perpetuating communal divisions and hindering the development of a united national identity.
Limited scope: The pact only focused on political reforms and did not address the wider economic and social issues facing India.Incorrect
(a) Only one
The All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress agreed to the Lucknow Pact in Lucknow in December 1916. The agreement was made at the yearly meetings of both parties to lay out the shared political principles, including the demands for India’s “Self-Governance” after the war.
The All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress developed cordial relations as a result, and Mohammed Ali Jinnah was awarded the title of “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity” by the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu.
Key features of the Lucknow Pact:
Joint demand for self-government: Both the Congress and the Muslim League agreed to demand self-government for India within the British Empire.
Separate electorates for Muslims: The pact accepted the principle of separate electorates for Muslims in the provincial legislatures and Imperial Legislative Council. This was a significant concession by the Congress, which had previously opposed separate electorates.
Weightage in representation: The pact also agreed on the weightage of Muslim representation in the legislatures. Muslims were to be given one-third representation in the Central Legislative Council and in the executive councils of provinces where they were in a minority.
Proportional representation: The pact also called for proportional representation for all communities in the provincial legislatures.
Significance of the Lucknow Pact:
Hindu-Muslim unity: The pact was seen as a sign of Hindu-Muslim unity and was hailed as a major achievement in the nationalist movement.
Strengthened Muslim League: The pact gave the Muslim League a greater bargaining power in Indian politics and established it as a major political force.
Communal politics: However, the agreement on separate electorates also sowed the seeds of communal politics in India.
Criticism of the Lucknow Pact:
Separate electorates: The system of separate electorates was criticized for perpetuating communal divisions and hindering the development of a united national identity.
Limited scope: The pact only focused on political reforms and did not address the wider economic and social issues facing India. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. Which of the following articles of the constitution of India provides for promotion of co-operative societies?
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(d) Article 43B
A cooperative society is a voluntary association of people who come together to achieve common economic, social, and cultural needs and goals. These societies are based on the principles of cooperation, mutual benefit, and democratic control. Article 19 of the Indian Constitution states that every Indian citizen can form a cooperative society.
Cooperative societies are formed to protect the interests of small producers by making available items they need for production. Some examples of producers’ cooperative societies include handloom societies like APPCO, Bayanika, and Haryana Handloom.
Article 43B of the constitution of India provides for promotion of co-operative societies.
The State shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of co-operative societies.Incorrect
(d) Article 43B
A cooperative society is a voluntary association of people who come together to achieve common economic, social, and cultural needs and goals. These societies are based on the principles of cooperation, mutual benefit, and democratic control. Article 19 of the Indian Constitution states that every Indian citizen can form a cooperative society.
Cooperative societies are formed to protect the interests of small producers by making available items they need for production. Some examples of producers’ cooperative societies include handloom societies like APPCO, Bayanika, and Haryana Handloom.
Article 43B of the constitution of India provides for promotion of co-operative societies.
The State shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of co-operative societies.