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10 PM Quiz: January 15, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited, consider the following statements:
- National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited is the largest commodity exchange in India.
- It is under the administration of Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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NCDEX is the only commodity exchange in the country promoted by national level institutions. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
NCDEX is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India. NCDEX is subjected to various laws of the land like the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, Companies Act, Stamp Act, Contract Act and various other legislations. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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NCDEX is the only commodity exchange in the country promoted by national level institutions. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
NCDEX is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India. NCDEX is subjected to various laws of the land like the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, Companies Act, Stamp Act, Contract Act and various other legislations. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Indus Valley Civilization(IVC), consider the following statements:
- The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was acquainted with Iron
- It is noted for its highly developed city life with urban planning, baked brick houses as well as an elaborate underground drainage system.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
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The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization (3300-1300 BCE; mature period 2600-1900 BCE) extending from what today is northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Indus cities are noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, and clusters of large non-residential buildings. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization (3300-1300 BCE; mature period 2600-1900 BCE) extending from what today is northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Indus cities are noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, and clusters of large non-residential buildings. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Astrolabe, consider the following statements:
- From the classical age to Renaissance, the astrolabe was used to identify stars or planets.
- It was one of the important devices to locate longitude on land or seas.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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An astrolabe is an elaborate inclinometer, historically used by astronomers and navigators to measure the inclined position in the sky of a celestial body, day or night. It can thus be used to identify stars or planets, to determine local latitude given local time (and vice versa), to survey, or to triangulate. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The astrolabe is effective for determining latitude on land or calm seas, although it is less reliable on the heaving deck of a ship in rough seas. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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An astrolabe is an elaborate inclinometer, historically used by astronomers and navigators to measure the inclined position in the sky of a celestial body, day or night. It can thus be used to identify stars or planets, to determine local latitude given local time (and vice versa), to survey, or to triangulate. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The astrolabe is effective for determining latitude on land or calm seas, although it is less reliable on the heaving deck of a ship in rough seas. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Festival: State
- Kicheri : Madhya Pradesh
- Uttarayam: Himachal Pradesh
- Pongal: Tamil Nadu
- Maghi: Punjab
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
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Correct match:
- Kicheri: The festival is known as Kicheri in Uttar Pradesh and involves ritual bathing.
- Maghi: In Punjab, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Maghi. Bathing in a river in the early hours on Maghi is important.
- Uttarayan: Gujarat celebrates it in the form of the convivial kite festival of Uttarayan.
Pongal: In South India and particularly in Tamil Nadu, it’s the festival of Pongal which is being celebrated over 4 days at harvest time.
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Correct match:
- Kicheri: The festival is known as Kicheri in Uttar Pradesh and involves ritual bathing.
- Maghi: In Punjab, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Maghi. Bathing in a river in the early hours on Maghi is important.
- Uttarayan: Gujarat celebrates it in the form of the convivial kite festival of Uttarayan.
Pongal: In South India and particularly in Tamil Nadu, it’s the festival of Pongal which is being celebrated over 4 days at harvest time.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Urban heat island effect”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The urban heat island is a phenomenon when the heat gets trapped near the earth’s surface.
- The temperature difference usually is larger at night than during the day.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. The urban heat island is a phenomenon when the heat gets trapped near the earth’s surface.
Statement 2 is correct. The temperature difference usually is larger at night than during the day, and is most apparent when winds are weak.
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Statement 1 is correct. The urban heat island is a phenomenon when the heat gets trapped near the earth’s surface.
Statement 2 is correct. The temperature difference usually is larger at night than during the day, and is most apparent when winds are weak.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “North Koel Reservoir Project’, recently in news, which of the following statement is/ are correct?
- The project is situated on North Koel river which is a tributary of Sone river finally joining the river Ganga.
- The North Koel Reservoir is located in the most backward tribal areas in Palamau and Garhwa districts of Jharkhand State.
- The project aims to provide irrigation annually in the most backward and drought prone areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. The project is situated on North Koel river which is a tributary of Sone river finally joining the river Ganga.
Statement 2 is correct. The North Koel Reservoir is located in the most backward tribal areas in Palamau and Garhwa districts of Jharkhand State.
Statement 3 is correct. The project aims to provide irrigation to 111,521 hectares of land annually in the most backward and drought prone areas of Palamu & Garhwa districts in Jharkhand and Aurangabad & Gaya districts in Bihar.
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Statement 1 is correct. The project is situated on North Koel river which is a tributary of Sone river finally joining the river Ganga.
Statement 2 is correct. The North Koel Reservoir is located in the most backward tribal areas in Palamau and Garhwa districts of Jharkhand State.
Statement 3 is correct. The project aims to provide irrigation to 111,521 hectares of land annually in the most backward and drought prone areas of Palamu & Garhwa districts in Jharkhand and Aurangabad & Gaya districts in Bihar.
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