10 PM Quiz: August 10, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about Inward remittance
- The United states of America has emerged as the top source of inward remittances in India
- Among destinations, Tamil Nadu has the highest share with 19%,
Which of the following statements are correct?
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- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the top source of inward remittances.
- UAE’s share in total remittances was 26.9%, followed by the United States (22.9%), Saudi Arabia (11.6%), Qatar (6.5%) and Kuwait (5.5%).
- U.S., Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, the United Kingdom and Malaysia.
- Among destinations, Kerala has the highest share with 19%, followed by Maharashtra (16.7%), Karnataka (15%), Tamil Nadu (8%) and Delhi (5.9%).
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- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the top source of inward remittances.
- UAE’s share in total remittances was 26.9%, followed by the United States (22.9%), Saudi Arabia (11.6%), Qatar (6.5%) and Kuwait (5.5%).
- U.S., Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, the United Kingdom and Malaysia.
- Among destinations, Kerala has the highest share with 19%, followed by Maharashtra (16.7%), Karnataka (15%), Tamil Nadu (8%) and Delhi (5.9%).
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Oxytocin”, recently in news, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
- Oxytocin is naturally secreted by the pituitary glands of mammals during sex, childbirth, lactation or social bonding, and is sometimes called “love hormone”.
- It was discovered by Henry Dale in 1952 and its molecular structure was determined in 1906.
- Males usually have higher levels than females.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct: Oxytocin is naturally secreted by the pituitary glands of mammals during sex, childbirth, lactation or social bonding, and is sometimes called “love hormone”.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It was discovered by Henry Dale in 1906. Its molecular structure was determined in 1952.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Females usually have higher levels than male.
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Statement 1 is correct: Oxytocin is naturally secreted by the pituitary glands of mammals during sex, childbirth, lactation or social bonding, and is sometimes called “love hormone”.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It was discovered by Henry Dale in 1906. Its molecular structure was determined in 1952.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Females usually have higher levels than male.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Global Innovation Index (GII)”, recently in news, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- India has been consistently declining in the GII ranking for the past two years.
- GII is jointly released by Cornell University, INSEAD and World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: India’s rank on the Global Innovation Index (GII) has improved from 60 in 2017 to 57 in 2018. India has been consistently climbing the GII ranking for the past two years.
Statement 2 is correct: GII is jointly released by Cornell University, INSEAD and World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). GII ranks 126 economies based on 80 indicators.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: India’s rank on the Global Innovation Index (GII) has improved from 60 in 2017 to 57 in 2018. India has been consistently climbing the GII ranking for the past two years.
Statement 2 is correct: GII is jointly released by Cornell University, INSEAD and World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). GII ranks 126 economies based on 80 indicators.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve” which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- The Reserve has become the 11th Biosphere Reserve from India to be included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).
- Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is a National Park and a Biosphere Reserve located in Assam
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct: The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve has become the 11th Biosphere Reserve from India to be included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). This decision was taken at the recently concluded 30th Session of International Coordinating Council (ICC) of Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme of UNESCO held at Palembang, Indonesia.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is a National Park and a Biosphere Reserve located in Sikkim, India. The park is named after the mountain Kangchenjunga, which with a height of 8,586 metres (28,169 ft), is the third-highest peak in the world.
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Statement 1 is correct: The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve has become the 11th Biosphere Reserve from India to be included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). This decision was taken at the recently concluded 30th Session of International Coordinating Council (ICC) of Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme of UNESCO held at Palembang, Indonesia.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is a National Park and a Biosphere Reserve located in Sikkim, India. The park is named after the mountain Kangchenjunga, which with a height of 8,586 metres (28,169 ft), is the third-highest peak in the world.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement regarding The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018
- The Bill extends the existing definition of trafficking as provided for in Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
- The Bill talks about prevention and rescue against trafficking but there is no provision of rehabilitation
Which of the following statements are correct?
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The Bill uses and extends the existing definition of trafficking as provided for in Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code 1860. The term “exploitation” in this Section includes both physical and sexual exploitation. Statement 1 is correct
The Bill ties together the approaches of prevention, rescue and rehabilitation to create a robust policy framework against trafficking. Statement 2 is Incorrect
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The Bill uses and extends the existing definition of trafficking as provided for in Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code 1860. The term “exploitation” in this Section includes both physical and sexual exploitation. Statement 1 is correct
The Bill ties together the approaches of prevention, rescue and rehabilitation to create a robust policy framework against trafficking. Statement 2 is Incorrect
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding mangroves vegetation is correct?
- Mangroves require less solar radiation.
- Mangroves help to impede water flow and thereby enhance the deposition of sediment
- Leaves are thin and contain salt secreting glands.
- According to State of Forest Report 2017, moderately dense mangroves constitute the largest part.
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Mangroves help to impede water flow and thereby enhance the deposition of sediment in areas and stabilize the coastal shores.
They require high solar radiation and have the ability to absorb fresh water from saline/brackish water. India is located in tropical and sub-tropical region.
Leaves are thick and contain salt secreting glands.
State of Forest Report, 2017:
- Mangroves of India constitutes 3.3% of the total world’s mangrove vegetation. West Bengal accounts for half of the total cover.
- There has been increase in cover with respect to 2015 mainly due to plantation and regeneration.
- Open Mangrove > Very dense mangrove > Moderately dense mangrove
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Mangroves help to impede water flow and thereby enhance the deposition of sediment in areas and stabilize the coastal shores.
They require high solar radiation and have the ability to absorb fresh water from saline/brackish water. India is located in tropical and sub-tropical region.
Leaves are thick and contain salt secreting glands.
State of Forest Report, 2017:
- Mangroves of India constitutes 3.3% of the total world’s mangrove vegetation. West Bengal accounts for half of the total cover.
- There has been increase in cover with respect to 2015 mainly due to plantation and regeneration.
- Open Mangrove > Very dense mangrove > Moderately dense mangrove
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