18 March : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer: Option D - Core → Radiative Zone → Convective Zone → Photosphere → Chromosphere → Corona

Explanation:

• The Sun’s structure consists of the core, where nuclear fusion occurs, followed by the radiative zone, where energy is transferred through radiation.
• Next is the convective zone, where heat moves via convection. The photosphere is the visible surface, above which lies the chromosphere, a thin layer of rising temperature.
• The corona is the Sun’s outermost and hottest layer, extending into space.

Answer: Option A - Powers and functions of the Election Commission of India

Explanation:

• Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President in the Election Commission of India (ECI).
• It grants the ECI autonomy to ensure free and fair elections.
• However, elections to local bodies are regulated by State Election Commissions under separate provisions.

Answer: Option B -  Delimitation of constituencies and preparation of electoral rolls

Explanation:

• The Representation of the People Act, 1950 primarily deals with the delimitation of constituencies, preparation and revision of electoral rolls, and allocation of seats in Parliament and State Legislatures.
• It lays the foundation for free and fair elections by ensuring a proper voter list.

In contrast, the Representation of the People Act, 1951 governs the conduct of elections, election disputes, and disqualification of members

Answer: Option C - 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier

Explanation:

• The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India serves a tenure of six years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, as per Article 148 of the Constitution.
• This ensures independence and stability in auditing government finances.
• The CAG can only be removed through a special majority in Parliament, similar to a Supreme Court judge, ensuring protection from executive influence and upholding accountability.

Answer: Option B - Superposition and entanglement

Explanation:

• Quantum computing leverages superposition, allowing qubits to exist in multiple states simultaneously, and entanglement, where qubits become interdependent, enabling faster computations.
• Unlike classical computing, which relies on binary bits (0 or 1), quantum computers perform parallel processing, solving complex problems more efficiently.

These principles enable breakthroughs in cryptography, optimization, and simulations, making quantum computing fundamentally different from traditional Boolean logic-based computing systems.