1) Valai Island, sometimes seen in the news recently is located in which of the following regions?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
The invasive Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed, which smothers and kills coral reefs, has spread its wings to coral reef areas in Valai island in the Gulf of Mannar (GoM) and set to invade new coral colonies in the marine national park.
2) Consider the following statements with respect to National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC)
Its mission is to promote and support Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Sector by providing integrated support services.
It works under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), is an ISO 9001-2015 certified Government of India Enterprise under Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
NSIC has been working to promote aid and foster the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises in the country.
3) With reference to the Ranges of Himalayas, Consider the following features
It is also known as Inner Himalayas, Central Himalayas or Himadri.
With an average elevation of 6100 metre above mean sea level, this is the loftiest and continuous mountain range of the World.
The folds in this range are asymmetrical with steep south slope and gentle North Slope.
Which of the following ranges is rightly described by the given above features?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
4) The ‘Coral Triangle’ is a marine area located in the region of
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
The Coral Triangle is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean.
It includes the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philipines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Solomon Islands.
5) With reference to the Solar Insolation, Consider the following factors
The transparency of the atmosphere
The angle of inclination of the sun's rays
The length of the day
The rotation of Earth on its axis
Which of the given above factors affect the intensity of solar Insolation?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Solar insolation is a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area in a given time.
The amount of insolation received at the surface of the Earth is controlled by the angle of the sun, the state of the atmosphere, altitude, and geographic location.
Moreover this insolation also gets affected by sunspots and effects of atmosphere such as absorption, scattering and reflection.
6) If the Prime Minister is a member of Rajya sabha
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Only the Members of Loksabha can participate in the voting of No confidence Motion.
7) Which of the following features are envisaged as the bulwarks of the Indian Constitution?
Election Commission of India
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Union Public Service Commission
State Public Service Commission
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
8) With reference to the Kyasanur Forest Disease, consider the following statements
It is a viral disease which spread through the ticks on monkeys.
It has been detected recently in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Kyasanur Forest Disease – named after the forest in Karnataka where it was first detected, also known as monkey fever – is caused by the Kyasanur Forest Disease virus, a member of the Flaviviridae virus family.
The disease spreads through the bite of ticks called Haemaphysalis Spinigera. Infected monkeys serve as blood meal for these ticks, which in turn bite humans.
The disease was first detected in the Kyasanur forest area of Karnataka‘s Shimoga district in 1957, when it killed 70 people and a large number of monkeys.
The disease is considered endemic to the state as well as to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, although there have been findings of Kyasanur Forest Disease antibodies in animals in the Kutch region of Gujarat, parts of West Bengal and in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
9) For organizing which Satyagraha Vallabhai Patel was conferred the title of ‘Sardar’?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj, was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
The movement was eventually led by Vallabhbhai Patel, and its success gave rise to Patel becoming one of the main leaders of the independence movement.
While Patel credited Gandhi's teachings and the farmers' undying resolve, people across the nation recognized his vital leadership.
It was women of bardoli who bestowed the title Sardar for the first time, which in Gujarati and most Indian languages means Chief or Leader.
10) The Traditional Drum named as “KA BOM”, is associated with which one of the following North-East Indian tribal community?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Ka Bom is a musical instrument.
It is a traditional drum of Meghalaya.
It belongs to the Khasi tribe.
PM Modi even tried playing the drum and complemented its rhythm.
