Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 17, 2022 [Mock Test]
December 22, 2022 December 22, 2022
1. Which of the following pairs of tribes and respective states are matched correctly?
- Hatti – Andaman & Nicobar
- Narikoravar – Tamil Nadu
- Kuruvikaran – Meghalaya
- Binjhia – Chhattisgarh
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 4]
Notes:- The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to add several tribes to the list of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in States so that they can avail of benefits meant for STs, including reservation.
- Tribes included:
- Hatti tribe (Trans-Giri area of Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh)
- Narikoravar(hill tribe of Tamil Nadu)
- Kuruvikaran(hill tribe of Tamil Nadu)
- Binjhia(Chhattisgarh)
2. With respect to the Census 2011, consider the following statements:
- The STs constitute 8.6% of the total population.
- The STs constitute 11.3% of the rural population.
- There are more than 700 ethnic groups listed as Schedules Tribes under Article 342.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- As per the Census 2011, there are said to be 705 ethnic groups listed as Scheduled Tribes under Article 342.
- Over 10 crore Indians are notified as STs.
- The STs constitute 8.6% of the population and 11.3% of the rural population.
3. Which of the following statements about Rajaraja I is correct?
[A] He defeated Pandyas in the battle of Kandanur salai.
[B] He constructed a dam across the Godavari River.
[C] He was a devout follower of Vaishnavism.
[D] He installed Shaktiverma on Vengi Throne.
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Correct Answer: D [He installed Shaktiverma on Vengi Throne.]
Notes:- Rajaraja I (985 – 1014 A.D.) was born as Arunmozhi Varman and considered the greatest of all Chola rulers.
- Rajaraja I is the most celebrated of the Chola kings. He engaged in naval expeditions and emerged victorious on the West Coast, Sri Lanka and conquered the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
- He defeated Cheras in the battle of Kandanur salai.
- He was also successful in the expedition of western and Eastern Chalukyas. He installed Shaktiverma on Vengi Throne.
- He constructed a dam across the Kaveri River.
- He was a devout follower of Saivism. He completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D.
- His titles: Mummidi Chola, Jayankonda and Sivapadasekara.
- He abdicated his throne for his son Rajendra Chola 1.
