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10 PM Quiz: January 13, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Chiru goat”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Chiru goat, which is also known as the Tibetan antelope, has long been hunted for its underfur (Shahtoosh)
- Chiru goat species was assessed as ‘near threatened’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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Statement 1 is correct. Chiru goat, which is also known as the Tibetan antelope, has long been hunted for its underfur (Shahtoosh), which is renowned for its quality and has traditionally been transported to Srinagar, where it is woven into an extremely fine fabric used to make shawls.
Statement 2 is correct. In 2017, the Chiru goat species was assessed as ‘near threatened’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) because their current population can only be maintained with continued high levels of protection in its natural range and strict controls on trade of the shawls made from its underfur.
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Statement 1 is correct. Chiru goat, which is also known as the Tibetan antelope, has long been hunted for its underfur (Shahtoosh), which is renowned for its quality and has traditionally been transported to Srinagar, where it is woven into an extremely fine fabric used to make shawls.
Statement 2 is correct. In 2017, the Chiru goat species was assessed as ‘near threatened’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) because their current population can only be maintained with continued high levels of protection in its natural range and strict controls on trade of the shawls made from its underfur.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Virtual ID”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Virtual ID, the 16-digit randomly-generated number that people can share instead of their Aadhaar number
- Virtual ID can be changed any number of times.
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Statement 1 is correct. Virtual ID, the 16-digit randomly-generated number that people can share instead of their Aadhaar number. It is an extra layer of security to protect privacy of people and does not imply there were gaps in the existing security architecture.
Statement 2 is correct. Virtual ID can be changed any number of times. No documents or proof will be needed to generate a VID. But an Aadhaar number will be essential.
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Statement 1 is correct. Virtual ID, the 16-digit randomly-generated number that people can share instead of their Aadhaar number. It is an extra layer of security to protect privacy of people and does not imply there were gaps in the existing security architecture.
Statement 2 is correct. Virtual ID can be changed any number of times. No documents or proof will be needed to generate a VID. But an Aadhaar number will be essential.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Mankidia”, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), is belongs to which of the following state?
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Mankidia, one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Odisha, were denied habitat rights inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) under the historic Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, as the State Forest Department has objected on grounds that tribals could be attacked by wild animals, especially tigers.
Mankidia, a marginalised group that critically depends on making rope with siali fibre that’s richly available in Similipal, would now be deprived of the non-timber forest produce.
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Mankidia, one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Odisha, were denied habitat rights inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) under the historic Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, as the State Forest Department has objected on grounds that tribals could be attacked by wild animals, especially tigers.
Mankidia, a marginalised group that critically depends on making rope with siali fibre that’s richly available in Similipal, would now be deprived of the non-timber forest produce.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Flamingo Festival”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Flamingo Festival is held every year to promote tourism in Pulicat and Nellapattu.
- Migratory birds from Siberia have been visiting this place for breeding
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Statement 1 is correct. Flamingo Festival is held every year to promote tourism in Pulicat and Nellapattu. . Flamingo Festival is being organised for the past 12 years.
Statement 2 is correct. Migratory birds from Siberia have been visiting this place for breeding and the colourful birds are a treat to the eye of bird watchers.
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Statement 1 is correct. Flamingo Festival is held every year to promote tourism in Pulicat and Nellapattu. . Flamingo Festival is being organised for the past 12 years.
Statement 2 is correct. Migratory birds from Siberia have been visiting this place for breeding and the colourful birds are a treat to the eye of bird watchers.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “ozone hole”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The ozone hole is a region of depleted layers of ozone above the Antarctic region.
- The creation of ozone hole is linked to increased cases of skin cancer.
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Statement 1 is correct. The ozone hole is a region of depleted layers of ozone above the Antarctic region.
Statement 2 is correct. The creation of ozone hole is linked to increased cases of skin cancer
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Statement 1 is correct. The ozone hole is a region of depleted layers of ozone above the Antarctic region.
Statement 2 is correct. The creation of ozone hole is linked to increased cases of skin cancer
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Simlipal national park”, recently in news, is situated in which of the following state?
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Simlipal national park: It is located in Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. It is part of the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve popularly known as Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary. Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of semul (red silk cotton trees) that bloom here.
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Simlipal national park: It is located in Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. It is part of the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve popularly known as Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary. Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of semul (red silk cotton trees) that bloom here.
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