Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 16-17, 2023 [Mock Test]
May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023
1. Consider the following statements/features of paintings:
- Materials like charcoal, coloured soil, plant sap, leaves, cow dung, lime stone powder, etc are used.
- The images are tattoos or minimalist human, animal forms, the diminution of agricultural life and social patronage are used.
- It is done by first making dots and these dots are connected to bring about an outer shape.
Which of the following paintings has been described by the above given features?
[A] Madhubani
[B] Kalamkari
[C] Pattachitra
[D] Gond
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Gond]
Notes:- Gond Paintings is done with local colours and materials like charcoal, coloured soil, plant sap, leaves, cow dung, lime stone powder, etc.
- The images are tattoos or minimalist human, animal forms, the diminution of agricultural life and social patronage are used in this art form.
- The painting is done by first making dots and calculating the volume of the images.
- These dots are connected to bring about an outer shape, which is then filled with colours.
2. Consider the following pairs:
- Zardalu Mango – Maharashtra
- Mircha Rice – Assam
- Shahi Litchi – Bihar
- Magahi Paan – Bihar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 3 & 4]
Notes:- Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag.
- The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper, hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice.
- The grains and flakes of this rice have a unique aroma that makes it different.
- Other GI products from Bihar –Zardalu mango, Katarni rice of Bhagalpur, Shahi litchi of Muzaffarpur, Magahi paan of Magadh region, and Makhana of Mithila.
3. Consider the following statements:
- Magnetoresistance is the dependence of the electrical resistance of a body on an external magnetic field.
- Graphene displays an anomalous giant magnetoresistance (GMR) at very high temperature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- Magnetoresistance is the dependence of the electrical resistance of a body on an external magnetic field.
- Graphene displays an anomalous giant magnetoresistance (GMR) at room temperature.
- GMR is the result of the electrical resistance of a conductor being affected by magnetic fields in adjacent materials.
