Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 05-01-2022 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements regarding various Mountain Passes:

1. Chorla Ghat is located on the Aravalli Mountain range bordering Rajasthan and Gujarat.
2. Jelep La Pass connects India with China and is present in the state of Sikkim.
3. Khyber Pass connects India with Afghanistan via Pakistan.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

2) The Term Aquamation recently in news is associated with which of the following?

3) Consider the following statements regarding Western Disturbance (WD):

1. They originate in the Mediterranean region and brings rain to the northern parts of India.
2. The disturbance travels from the Eastern to Western Direction.
3. Western Disturbance originate outside the tropical region and is associated with rainfall, snowfall and fog.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

4) Identify the committee associated with the Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

5) Consider the following statements regarding Whale Shark:

1. They are the world’s largest fish and are categorized as Endangered by the IUCN.
2. They along with Basking Shark are filter feeders.
3. They prefer cold climate and populate in all temperate seas.
4. Gujarat has the maximum density of whale shark population in the Indo-pacific region.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?