Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams (04 September 2020)


Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Date: 04 September 2020


Q1. Consider the following statements about Tana Bhagat movement:

1. Tana Bhagat is a tribal community mainly found in Maharashtra
2. They opposed Gandhiji's ideologies of nonviolent resistance
3. The movement was anti-zamindari movement

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2
b. 3 Only
c. 1 and 3
d. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ONE-

A. Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendras known as Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendra.
B. 'Jan Aushadhi Scheme' was revamped as 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana' (PMJAY). In November 2016, to give further impetus to the scheme, it was again renamed as "Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana" (PMBJP).

OPTION

1. A only
2. B only
3. A and B
4. None of the above.

Q3. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ONE-

A. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (or AMASR Act) is an act of parliament of the government of India. It was passed in 1958.
B. Ancient Monument means any structure, erection or monument, or any tumulus or place of interment, or any cave, rock-sculpture, inscription or monolith which is of historical, archaeological or artistic interest and which has been in existence for not less than 100 years.

OPTION

1. A only
2. B only
3. A and B
4. None of the above.

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Question 1: (B)

Explanation : Tana Bhagats is a tribal community found in Jharkhand. Tana Bhagat movement was started in 1912 by Jatra Tana Bhagat of Chingri Navatoli village in Jharkhand. Tana Bhagats are followers of Mahatma Gandhi, and believe in Ahimsa (Non-violence). The movement celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012.


Question 2: (3)

Explanation : Not required.


Question 3: (3)

Explanation : Not required.