UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of daily subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Each day, we cover one new subject. Attempt today’s subject quiz on History, Culture, and Social Issues to check your progress. Come back tomorrow to solve the Environment, Geography, Science and Technology MCQs. Don’t miss checking the answers and explanations at the end of the quiz.

With reference to the Gandhi Peace Prize, consider the following statements:

1. The award shall be given for social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and Gandhian methods.

2. The award cannot be divided or can be jointly given to more than one person.

3. The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2023 is awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

With reference to the Indian National Army (INA), consider the following statements:

1. It was formed in 1942.

2. It mostly comprised Indian prisoners of war (PoWs) captured by the Burma.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements:

1. This temple was built in the 12th century, features murals from the Ramayana, and was originally a temple dedicated to Vishnu.

2. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

3. The temple is located in Cambodia.

The above-mentioned statements refer to which temple?

(a) Kataragama temple

(b) Ganga Talao

(c) Angkor Wat Temple Complex

(d) Narainsamy Temple

With reference to the Lakadong Turmeric, consider the following statements:

1. Lakadong Turmeric is slightly dark in colour than other types of turmeric found in India.

2. It has less curcumin content compared to other turmeric available.

3. Arunachal Pradesh has got the GI tag for Lakadong Turmeric.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

FYI:

— Music conductor Daniel Barenboim and peace activist Ali Abu Awwad were jointly awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2023 for promoting amity among the Israeli and Palestinian people. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

— The award shall be given for social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and Gandhian methods. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— There shall be one award each year and it shall carry an amount of Rupees One Crore and a citation.

— The award may be divided between two persons who are considered by the jury to be equally deserving of recognition in a given year. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

(Other Source: indiaculture.gov.in)

FYI:

— Subhas Chandra Bose was born on January 23, 1897 and his Indian National Army (INA), also called the Azad Hind Fauj (literally Free Indian Army), faced the British on the battlefield during World War II.

— The INA was formed on February 17, 1942, two days after the British surrendered to Japanese forces in Singapore. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— It mostly comprised Indian prisoners of war (PoWs) captured by the Japanese during their Southeast Asia campaign. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

— By December, however, the army was in disarray, with no vision or leadership. To turn things around, Subhas Chandra Bose would have to arrive. Bose arrived in Singapore in July 1943, having courted both the Nazis and the Japanese for assistance in India’s independence campaign. On July 4, he assumed command of the INA’s 12,000-strong force.

— Over the next six months, he would pull off a public relations coup, gaining support — both material and human — from the Indian diaspora in Japanese-occupied Southeast Asia. The INA strength eventually grew to more than 40,000 members, and many Indians contributed their life savings to the cause.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

FYI:

— The Ramayana has been popular in India for millennia, as text in Sanskrit and many other languages, as folk theatre, as puppet shows, and as countless kathas or oral retellings organised in villages and small towns.

— However, the epic’s appeal extends well beyond Indian borders, and its dissemination demonstrates how Indians roamed the world – as rich traders, preachers, and bonded labourers.

— In Cambodia, the Angkor Wat temple complex, built in the 12th century, features murals from the Ramayana, and was originally a temple dedicated to Vishnu.

— The 12th-century Angkor Wat Temple Complex, the largest Hindu temple in the World, is spread over 500 acres and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

FYI:

— The Lakadong turmeric is one of the best varieties found in Lakadong area of the Jantia Hills district o Meghalaya.

— The Lakadong turmeric is slightly dark in colour compared to any other turmeric found in India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— The curcumin content in Lakadong turmeric is between 6.8-7.5 per cent, which is one of the highest, as against a mere 2 to 3 per cent in most varieties of turmeric. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

— Meghalaya has got the GI tag for Lakadong Turmeric. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

(Source: search.ipindia.gov.in)

FYI:

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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