MCQS
Q1:
Consider the following statements and choose the correct option :
- The Unani system of medicine was introduced in India by Alexander in 2nd century BCE.
- Sowa-Rigpa is a Japanese system of medicine.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : a
Explanation
The Unani system originated in Greece and its foundation was laid by Hippocrates. However, the system owes its present form to the Arabs who not only saved much of the Greek literature by rendering it into Arabic but also enriched the medicine of their day with their own contributions.
It was introduced in India by the Arabs and Persians sometime around the eleventh century.
“Sowa-Rigpa” commonly known as Tibetan system of medicine is one of the oldest, living and well documented medical traditions of the world.
It has originated from Tibet and is popularly practiced in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia and Russia. The majority of theory and practice of Sowa-Rigpa is similar to “Ayurveda”.
Q2: With reference to Electromagnetic Interference, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- It compromises the performance of electrical equipment by obstructing and degrading data
- It can be attributed only to radio frequencies and not the microwave frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : a
Explanation
EMI is an electromagnetic emission that causes a disturbance in another piece of electrical equipment. Any device that has an electronic circuit can be susceptible to EMI.
It compromises the performance of electrical equipment by obstructing and degrading data, sometimes even losing data completely.
EMI can be attributed to a wide span of the electromagnetic spectrum including radio and microwave frequencies.
Q3:
Consider the following statements regarding National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) and choose the correct option:
- It provides a framework and direction to the government agencies for all phases of the disaster management cycle.
- The aim of the plan is to drastically lessen the damage caused during and in the aftermath of natural disasters only.
- Through this plan India has aligned its strategy with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : b
Explanation
National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) provides a framework and direction to the government agencies for all phases of the disaster management cycle.
The primary aim of the plan is to make India disaster resilient and drastically lessen the damage caused during and in the aftermath of disasters, natural and manmade.
The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) was first released in 2016. The plan was updated in 2016, 2018 and 2019.
The NDMP 2019 incorporates Prime Minister’s ten point agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction.
With the National Disaster Management Plan (2016) India has aligned its National plan with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015- 2030, to which India is a signatory.
Q4:
Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge’ and choose the correct option :
- The challenge seeks to invite innovators and startups to make indigenous microprocessors.
- It has been announced by the NITI ayog under Atal Innovation Mission.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Explanation
‘Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge- Innovate Solutions for Aatmanirbhar Bharat seeks to invite innovators, startups and students to use (not make) microprocessors, developed by IIT Madras and C-DAC, to generate various technology products.
IIT Madras and Center for Development of Advance Computing (C-DAC) have developed two microprocessors named SHAKTI (32 bit) and VEGA (64 bit) respectively using Open Source Architecture under the aegis of Microprocessor Development Programme of MeitY.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced ‘Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge’ to provide further impetus to the Start-up ecosystem, innovation and research in the country.
Q5: With reference to Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index 2020, consider the following statements and choose the correct options:
- The index is released by SurfShark.
- Electronic security is one of the parameters of this index.
- India ranks among the highest in the world in terms of Internet quality.
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : a
Explanation
Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index is released by SurfShark, an online privacy solutions provider.
The index studies five fundamental pillars that define the digital quality of life namely, internet affordability, internet quality, electronic infrastructure, electronic security and electronic government.
It is global research on the quality of digital wellbeing in 85 countries. According to it, India ranks among the lowest (57 position) in the world in terms of Internet quality
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