Indian Panorama (UPSC) Part-IV

Total Questions: 23

11. Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'? [2016-1]

(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: (d) Maharashtra

Solution:In June 2015, Maharashtra government has declared the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) as the State butterfly.

12. In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat? [2016-1]

(a) Sand deserts of northwest India
(b) Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Salt marshes of western Gujarat
(d) Western Ghats

Correct Answer: (d) Western Ghats

Solution:Great Hornbill in the Indian Subcontinent are found in a few forest areas in the Western Ghats and in the forests along the Himalayas.

13. Consider the following pairs: [2017-1]

Tradition	Community
Chaliha Sahib Festival	Sindhis
Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra	Gonds
Wari-Warkari	Santhals

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only

Solution:1. Chaliha Sahib: Sindhi festival regarding Jhulelal. So first pair is right.

2. Nanda Raj JaatYatra: Nanda Devi related festival in Uttarakhand. Gonds are not native to this state, so 2 is wrong.

3. Wari-Warkari: Wari is a pilgrimage for the Warkari sect related to Pandharpur god Vithobain Maharashtra, and it's part of Bhakti movement rather than festival of a particular tribal group. Besides, Santhals are not native to this state, So #3 is wrong. Accordingly, answer "a": 1 only.

14. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: [2017-1]

1. It is a song and dance performance.

2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.

3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only

Solution:In Manipuri Sankirtana, two drummers and ten singer dancers are usually present. Meaning either cymbals are not the only instrument OR they're using drums instead of cymbals. In either interpretation- statement 2 is wrong. Hence answer "B" 1 and 3 only.

15. As per the NSSO 70th Round "Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households", consider the following statements [2018-11]

1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households.

2. Out of the total agricultural households in the country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs.

3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural households reported to have received maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Solution:According to the web report on the said website, 45% households belong to OBC so #2 wrong, by elimination. we've correct answer (c).

16. In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'? [2018-11]

(a) The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.
(b) The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAE(A)
(c) The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
(d) The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.

Correct Answer: (a) The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.

Solution:Under the old IAEA safeguards, all NPT signatories would specify their nuclear sites and IAEA would carry out inspections in the specified sites. Thus, IAEA, under the old safeguards, could only carry out inspection for unauthorised activities only at designated or specified sites declared by a country. This basically left an option open for states to carry out covert nuclear programmes as it happened in case of Iraq. Thus, in 1993, the IAEA designed Additional Protocols (AP) to tighten the existing safeguarding regime. . However, India specific Additional Protocols (AP) do not give IAEA the right to hinder or interfere with activities which are outside the scope of India's safeguard agreements, thus recognizing that India reserves a right to a military nuclear program outside IAEA agreement. From this description, C and D are irrelevant, and B is wrong. Thus we are left with answer (A).

17. Consider the following Pairs: [2019-11]

Glacier	River
Bandarpunch	Yamuna
Bara Shigri	Chenab
Milam	Mandakini
Siachen	Nubra
Zemu	Manas

Which of the following pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 5
(d) 3 and 5

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4

Solution:Siachen Glacier, one of the world's longest mountain glaciers, lying in the Karakoram Range system of Kashmir. It is the source for Nubra River. River Mandakini actually originates from the springs fed by melting snow of Charabari glacier about one km above Kedarnath temple. Bara Shigri is the largest glacier located in Lahaul Spiti region in Chandra Valley, Himachal Pradesh. It is a 30-km long glacier, the second longest glacier in the Himalayas after Gangotri. It flows northwards and feeds the Chenab river. Thus, by elimination, answer is (a).

18. Consider the following statements about particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India: [2019-1]

1. PVTGs reside in 18 states and one union Territory.

2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.

3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.

4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4

Solution:75 tribal groups have been categorized categorized by Ministry of Home Affairs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s. PVTGs reside in 18 States and UT of A&N Islands. Says. So, #1 is right but #3 is wrong. This eliminates all options except (c).

19. Siachen Glacier is situated to the [2020-1]

(a) East of Aksai Chin
(b) East of Leh
(c) North of Gilgit
(d) North of Nubra Valley

Correct Answer: (d) North of Nubra Valley

Solution:The Defence Minister announced the Siachen area will be opened for tourists. It is situated to north of Nubra Valley so correct answer is (d).

20. With reference to India, the terms 'halbi, Ho and Kui" pertain [2021-1]

(a) dance forms of Northwest India
(b) musical Instruments
(c) pre-historic cave paintings
(d) tribal languages

Correct Answer: (d) tribal languages

Solution:Ho revolt took place it was a tribal revolt- it can be inferred by that Ho is tribal language Can be inferred from the tribal reactions against the British Rule Also covered in Nitin Singhania's book

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