Most Probable Questions for IAS Prelims 2020 - Qns for 28-04-2020

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Most Probable Questions for IAS Prelims 2020 - Qns for 28-04-2020

Qn 1)With reference to Brihadishvara Temple, consider the following statements

1. It is located on the banks of the Kaveri river.
2. It is built by Rajaraja Chola I.
3. The temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Ans: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Learning Zone: It is located on the banks of the Kaveri river, it is an exemplary example of a fully realised Dravidian architecture.
It is built by Emperor Rajaraja Chola I (985 CE -1015 CE).
It is called as Dhakshina Meru (Meru of south).
The temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples”,

Why is this question important? The ‘kumbhabhishekam’ (consecration) of the 1,010-year-old Brihadeeswarar Temple or the Big Temple is being held at Thanjavur. This enormously significant event was held after 23 years — and after the Madras High Court had settled an old argument over the ritual purification process only five days previously.

Qn.2) With reference to the Blue dot network, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements

1. It is an initiative to address the Cybersecurity issues.
2. It will be led by the US along with Japan and Australia.

Which of the above the statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: (b) 2 only

Learning Zone: The BDN was formally announced on 4th November 2019 at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok, Thailand. It will be led by the US along with Japan and Australia.
It is a multi-stakeholder initiative to bring together governments, the private sector and civil society to promote high-quality, trusted standards for global infrastructure development.
It is expected to serve as a globally recognised evaluation and certification system for roads, ports and bridges with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region.

Why is this question important? The first meeting of the Blue Dot Network‘s embryonic steering committee was held recently in Washington, with Australia and Japan as partners

Qn.3) Which among the following is/are true regarding Vikram Sarabhai?

1. He founded the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad in 1947.
2. He set up India’s first rocket launch site in Thumba.
3. He was the mastermind behind building India’s first satellite, Aryabhata.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Ans: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Learning Zone: Sarabhai founded the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad in the year 1947. The laboratory started its operation from RETREAT, Sarabhai’s residence in Ahmedabad. Its first topic of research was cosmic rays.
He also set up India’s first rocket launch site in Thumba,a small village near the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala.
Vikram Sarabhai was also responsible for bringing cable television to India. His constant contact with NASA paved a way for the establishment of Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE) in 1975.
Sarabhai was the mastermind behind building India’s first satellite, Aryabhata.
He was one of the founding members of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA).

Why is this question important? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) are conducting various events at the national level in a year-long programme to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.

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