Daily CA Prelims Practice Quiz - 2 May 2025 UPSC Prelims Question (GS3) 1 / 5 Question 1. Consider the following statements regarding the S8 Tension in cosmology: The S8 Tension refers to the discrepancy between the clumpiness of the universe as measured by Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation and cosmic shear/lensing surveys. CMB measurements provide a lower S8 value compared to lensing surveys. The Lambda Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM) model is based on the assumption that dark matter and dark energy together make up approximately 95% of the universe. The Subaru Telescope in Hawaii recently reported an S8 value of 0.747, consistent with prior CMB estimates. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1, 3, and 4 only 2 and 4 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2, 3, and 4 Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The S8 Tension refers to the discrepancy between S8 values derived from different methods—CMB (higher value) and lensing surveys (lower value). Statement 2 is incorrect: The CMB measurements provide a higher S8 value compared to lensing surveys. Statement 3 is correct: The ΛCDM model does suggest that dark matter and dark energy together make up about 95% of the universe. Statement 4 is correct: The Subaru Telescope’s Hyper Suprime-Cam survey recently reported an S8 value of 0.747, which aligns with the value observed in cosmic shear/lensing surveys. 2 / 5 Question 2: Which of the following statements accurately reflects the historical and strategic importance of Raghuji Bhosale I and the Nagpur Bhonsles in the 18th-century Maratha expansion? Raghuji Bhosale I’s campaigns into Bengal and Odisha in 1745 and 1755 were carried out independently, without the sanction or support of the central Maratha authority under Shahu Maharaj. The title Senasahibsubha granted to Raghuji Bhosale I was not hereditary and was later withdrawn due to internal Maratha factionalism. The Bhonsles of Nagpur emerged as key stakeholders in the Maratha Confederacy by leveraging the mineral wealth of their region to support sustained military campaigns. Raghuji Bhosale I’s victory over the Nawabs of Cuddapah and Kurnool weakened the Nizam of Hyderabad’s control in South India and increased Maratha influence in the Deccan. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 2 and 4 only 3 and 4 only 1, 3, and 4 only Correct Answer: C) 3 and 4 only Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: Raghuji Bhosale acted with the consent of Shahu Maharaj and operated within the Maratha. Statement 2 is incorrect: The title Senasahibsubha was conferred in recognition of military service and was not formally revoked. Statement 3 is correct: The mineral wealth of Nagpur contributed to the Bhosale military-industrial base. Statement 4 is correct: His campaigns in the South challenged the Nizam and reinforced Maratha influence. 3 / 5 Question 3: Regarding the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct? Ghaghara — Gomati — Gandak — Kosi Gomati — Ghaghara — Gandak - Kosi Ghaghara — Gomati- kosi - Gandak Gomati — Ghaghara — Kosi - Gandak 4 / 5 Question 4: Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy? Article 15 Article 16 Article 19 Article 21 Explanation: K.S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India (2017): Right to privacy recognized as an essential part of Article 21 5 / 5 Question 5: Consider the following statements: The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti, was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva, who usurped the throne. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras. Which of these statements is/are correct? 1 and 2 Only 2 Only 3 1, 2, and 3 Explaination: All statements are correct. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga, in 185 BC. Your score isThe average score is 46% 0% Restart quiz Daily CA Prelims Practice Quiz - 01 May 2025 1 / 4 Question 1: About the “Trends in World Military Expenditure 2024” report released by SIPRI, consider the following statements: The United States accounted for more than one-third of total global military expenditure in 2024. India ranked among the top five military spenders in the world. The report is published by an intergovernmental body under the United Nations. Global military spending in 2024 amounted to more than 2% of world GDP. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1, 2, and 4 only 2 and 3 only 1, 3, and 4 only Explanation: Statement 1 is correct:: The United States accounted for more than one-third of total global military expenditure in 2024, maintaining its position as the world's largest military spender. Statement 2 is correct: India ranked among the top five military spenders in the world in 2024. India has consistently increased its defense budget in recent years, placing it among the top military spenders globally. Statement 3 is incorrect: The report is not published by an intergovernmental body under the United Nations. It is published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), which is an independent research institute, not a UN body. Statement 4 is correct: Global military spending in 2024 indeed amounted to more than 2% of world GDP. This percentage reflects the substantial global financial commitment to the defense and military sectors. 2 / 4 Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding Rabies: Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by the Rabies virus (RABV), which primarily affects the nervous system. Dogs are responsible for up to 99% of human rabies transmissions. The incubation period for rabies is typically 6–12 months, though it may vary depending on the virus entry point and viral load. Rabies can be prevented through the vaccination of humans, but not of animals. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1, 2, and 3 only 1, 2, and 4 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 4 only Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by the Rabies virus (RABV). It primarily affects the nervous system, leading to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) and, if untreated, death. The virus is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. Statement 2 is correct: Dogs are responsible for up to 99% of human rabies transmissions worldwide. The majority of rabies cases in humans are caused by bites or scratches from infected dogs. Statement 3 is correct but incomplete in the context: The incubation period for rabies is typically 1–3 months, but it can vary between 6–12 months depending on factors such as the location of the bite, the amount of virus introduced, and the species involved. It is important to note that the virus may take a longer or shorter time to manifest symptoms, depending on these factors, but the more commonly cited range is 1-3 months. Statement 4 is incorrect: Rabies can be prevented through vaccination of both humans and animals. Animal vaccination, particularly in dogs, is one of the most effective ways to control rabies transmission in humans. 3 / 4 Question 3: Among the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population (based on the Census, 2001)? Himachal Pradesh Bihar Odisha Uttar Pradesh Explanation: According to the Census 2001 data, Himachal Pradesh had the highest percentage of its population living in rural areas compared to the other states listed. Himachal Pradesh had around 90% of its population residing in rural areas. Bihar, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh had significant rural populations, but their rural population percentages were lower compared to Himachal Pradesh. 4 / 4 Question 4: Concerning the Indus River system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of the which joins the Indus directly. Among the following, which one is a river that joins the Indus directly? Chenab Jhelum Ravi Sutlej Answer: (d) Sutlej The river that joins the Indus directly among the given options is the Sutlej (d). The Sutlej is a key tributary of the Indus River system. Your score isThe average score is 33% 0% Restart quiz Quiz 1 May 2025 1 / 4 Q. Which of the following is/are the characteristic(s) of the ‘solid-state lithium metal battery’? 1. High energy density 2. No self-discharge 3. Electrolytes are non-volatile and non flammable Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 only 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 2 / 4 Q. Consider the following statements regarding China's Chang'e 5 lunar probe: 1. It's China's first attempt at a sample-return mission. 2. It will be the first probe to bring back material from the Moon, since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 mission. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 Nor 2 Explanation: Statement 1: It's China's first attempt at a sample-return mission.✅ Correct. Chang'e 5 was China’s first mission to return samples from the Moon. Statement 2: It will be the first probe to bring back material from the Moon, since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 mission.✅ Correct. The last successful lunar sample return mission before Chang’e 5 was the Soviet Luna 24 mission in 1976. Chang’e 5 is the first since then to return lunar material to Earth. Final Answer: ✔️ Both 1 and 2 are correct. 3 / 4 Q. By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India? The Regulating Act The Pitt's India Act The Charter Act of 1793 The Charter Act of 1833 The Charter Act of 1833 addressed both internal challenges in India and the political situation in England. It renamed the position of the Governor-General of Bengal to the Governor-General of India. The Act vested in him all civil and military power. Lord William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India under this Act. 4 / 4 Q. Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System? Australia Canada Israel Japan Explanation: Option D is the correct answer. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) refers to any satellite constellation providing positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services globally or regionally. The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is a regional GNSS owned by the Government of Japan and operated by QZS System Service Inc. (QSS). It complements GPS to improve coverage in East Asia and Oceania. Japan officially launched QZSS services in 2018 with four operational satellites. The constellation is planned to expand to seven satellites by 2023 for autonomous capability. Your score isThe average score is 46% 0% Restart quiz
