Daily UPSC IAS Prelims Quiz

Q. Which one of the following is not an epidemic disease?
(a) Cholera
(b) Malaria
(c) Smallpox
(d) Elephantiasis

ans.d

What causes cholera and malaria disease?

• Cholera is a common bacterial disease during the monsoons and is caused due to the consumption of contaminated water or food prepared with such water.
• This contamination is caused because of a bacteria known as Vibrio cholerae.
• It can also be caused by poor hygiene and sanitation.

Q. Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March, a great event in the Indian freedom struggle, was associated with
(a) Iron
(b) Sulphur
(c) Sodium chloride
(d) Aluminum

ans.c

Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March

• On 12 March 1930, Gandhi started the Dandi march from Sabarmati Ashram towards the small coastal village of Dandi.
• He marched against the state monopoly in manufacturing and selling of salt.
• Gandhi chose salt because it was used in every Indian household, yet people were not allowed to make salt even for domestic use

Q. The electromagnetic waves, which are used for satellite communication, are
(a) infrared radiations
(b) ultraviolet radiations
(c) radio waves
(d) visible lights

ans.c
Uses : →
Radio waves: → They are used in radio and television communication systems.

Micro waves: → Microwave ovens are used in the kitchen.

UV radiation: →Important role in the production of vitamin O.

X-rays: → X rays are used as diagnostic tools in medicine and as a treatment for various forms of cancer.

Infrared Radiation : →
→ used in the detection of tumours.
→ observe the growth of crops.

Gamma rays: → used in medicine to destroy cancer cells.

Q. Who among the following was one of the founders of the Indian Society of Oriental Art?
(a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Abanindranath Tagore
(c) Dwarkanath Tagore
(d) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya

ans.b

• Abanindranath first created the ‘Indian Society of Oriental Art’ and later went on to establish the Bengal school of art. His sole aim for establishing the school was to counter the English influence on Indian artists.

Q. Who among the following was known during the days of the Revolt of 1857 as ‘Danka Shah’?
(a) Shah Mal
(b) Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah
(c) Nana Sahib
(d) Tantia Tope

ans.b

• Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was one of the many maulvis who played an important part in the revolt of 1857.
• Educated in Hyderabad, he became a preacher when young.
• In 1856, he was seen moving from village to village preaching jehad (religious war) against the British and urging people to rebel.
• He moved in a palanquin, with drumbeaters in front and followers at the rear.
• He was therefore popularly called Danka Shah – the maulvi with the drum (danka). British officials panicked as thousands began following the maulvi and many Muslims began seeing him as an inspired prophet.
• When he reached Lucknow in 1856, he was stopped by the police from preaching in the city. Subsequently, in 1857, he was jailed in Faizabad.
• When released, he was elected by the mutinous 22nd Native Infantry as their leader.
• He fought in the famous Battle of Chinhat in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated.
• He came to be known for his courage and power.
• Many people in fact believed that he was invincible, had magical powers, and could not be killed by the British.
• It was this belief that partly formed the basis of his authority.

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