IASbaba Prelims Daily quiz Day 15

Q.1) Recently the efficacy regarding use of Homeopathy was in News. Consider the
following statements with respect to AYUSH or Naturally available medicines.
1. Unani was introduced to India by Greeks.
2. Homeopathy is not of Indian Origin
3. "Sowa-Rigpa" commonly known as Amchi system of medicine is one of the oldest,
Living and well documented medical tradition of the world
Select the correct answer
a)
b)
c)
d)

1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1 and 3 only

Q.1) Solution (c)

Homeopathy was introduced to India by a German physician.

Unani was initially practised by Greeks but it came to India during the time Arabs.

Q.2) Exercise MALABAR is a joint military exercise between which of the following given
countries.
a)
b)
c)
d)

India, USA, and Indonesia

India, Japan and USA
Japan, India, and Sri Lanka
India, USA and France

Q.2) Solution (b)

India, Japan and USA

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Q.3) Consider the following statements

1. Assam rifles is the infantry regiment of Indian army.
2. Assam rifles is led by Indian Army officers who reports to Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Select the correct option
a)
b)
c)
d)

1 only
2 only
Both
None

Q.3) Solution (b)

Assam rifles are the oldest paramilitary force of India. The infantry regiment of
Indian is known as Gorkha rifles.
However Assam rifles are led by Indian Army officers who reports to Ministry of
Home Affairs.

Q.4) The largest insect ever known to man was discovered recently in south china.
Consider the following statements with respect to Insects.
1. Insects belong to the phylum Arthropods.
2. Arthropods are characterized by their jointed limbs and cuticle made of chitin.
3. Arthropods do not have bilateral symmetry.
Select the correct answer
a)
b)
c)
d)

1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

Q.4) Solution (a)

Arthropods do not have bilateral symmetry.

Q.5) Consider the following statements and point out which of our daily practices is/are
not sustainable
1. Use of organic fertilizers.
2. More reliance on conventional energy.
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3. Use of public transport than using private vehicles.
4. Increasing carbon cover by planting trees.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a)
b)
c)
d)

1 and 2 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
All the above

Q.5) Solution (b)

Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called
sustainable development.
Increased use of conventional energy is not a sustainable practice
All other practices are sustainable

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