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10 PM Quiz: January 25, 2019
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs :
National Park/Wildlife sanctuary State
- Bandipur Karnataka
- Wayanad Tamil Nadu
- Orang Assam
- Hailey Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct– Bandipur National Park is in karnataka.
Statement 2 is incorrect – Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary is in Kerala.
Statement 3 is correct- Orang National park is in assam
Statement 4 is incorrect – Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand .
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Statement 1 is correct– Bandipur National Park is in karnataka.
Statement 2 is incorrect – Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary is in Kerala.
Statement 3 is correct- Orang National park is in assam
Statement 4 is incorrect – Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand .
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding seasonal Influenza :
- It is a non contagious respiratory illness .
- It is caused by Bacteria.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Statements 1 is incorrect – Flu is a contagious respiratory illness. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
Statement 2 is incorrect – It is caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
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Statements 1 is incorrect – Flu is a contagious respiratory illness. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
Statement 2 is incorrect – It is caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding South Asian Nitrogen Centre:
1.It is a bureau under UNEP.
- Its goal is to refine assessment of ecological and environmental consequences of nitrogen pollution in South Asia
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect-The South Asian Nitrogen Centre, established in 2012, is one of the six centres of the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI) .South Asia includes five ocean-faring countries, namely Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and three land-locked countries, Afganisthan, Bhutan and Nepal with high nitrogen risks and associated eutrophication from nutrient enrichment due to leakages from agriculture, aquaculture, sewage, industrial effluents, marine trade and transport
The International Nitrogen Initiative (INI) is an international program, set up in 2003 under sponsorship of the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE) and from the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program (IGBP)).
Statement 2 is correct- Goals of the South Asian Nitrogen Centre
- To catalogue sources of nitrogen pollution and evaluate trends in reactive-N fluxes in diverse sectors of the environment
- To refine assessment of ecological and environmental consequences of nitrogen pollution in South Asia
- To interact with the stakeholders on available information on the reactive-N issues and identify scientifically sound and applicable technologies through case studies.
- To act as a link between the public, industry and the policy makers on reactive-N issues.
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Statement 1 is incorrect-The South Asian Nitrogen Centre, established in 2012, is one of the six centres of the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI) .South Asia includes five ocean-faring countries, namely Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and three land-locked countries, Afganisthan, Bhutan and Nepal with high nitrogen risks and associated eutrophication from nutrient enrichment due to leakages from agriculture, aquaculture, sewage, industrial effluents, marine trade and transport
The International Nitrogen Initiative (INI) is an international program, set up in 2003 under sponsorship of the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE) and from the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program (IGBP)).
Statement 2 is correct- Goals of the South Asian Nitrogen Centre
- To catalogue sources of nitrogen pollution and evaluate trends in reactive-N fluxes in diverse sectors of the environment
- To refine assessment of ecological and environmental consequences of nitrogen pollution in South Asia
- To interact with the stakeholders on available information on the reactive-N issues and identify scientifically sound and applicable technologies through case studies.
- To act as a link between the public, industry and the policy makers on reactive-N issues.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV):
1.It can place a 1000 kg payload in the Low Earth Orbit .
2.It can accommodate only single satellite.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect-SSLV with a lift-off mass of 120 tonnes, the SSLV can place a 500 kg payload at a height of 500 km in the Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The SSLV has three solid motor stages, and like the PSLV and GSLV, can accommodate multiple satellites, albeit smaller ones. Unlike the PSLV and GSLV, the SSLV can be assembled both vertically and horizontally.
Statement 2 is incorrect- The SSLV has three solid motor stages, and like the PSLV and GSLV, can accommodate multiple satellites, albeit smaller ones. Unlike the PSLV and GSLV, the SSLV can be assembled both vertically and horizontally.
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Statement 1 is incorrect-SSLV with a lift-off mass of 120 tonnes, the SSLV can place a 500 kg payload at a height of 500 km in the Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The SSLV has three solid motor stages, and like the PSLV and GSLV, can accommodate multiple satellites, albeit smaller ones. Unlike the PSLV and GSLV, the SSLV can be assembled both vertically and horizontally.
Statement 2 is incorrect- The SSLV has three solid motor stages, and like the PSLV and GSLV, can accommodate multiple satellites, albeit smaller ones. Unlike the PSLV and GSLV, the SSLV can be assembled both vertically and horizontally.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme
1.It will be cashless & paperless at all public and private hospitals .
2.It is an entitlement based scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect -The scheme will be cashless & paperless at public hospitals and empanelled private hospitals
Statement 2 is correct –The scheme is an entitlement based, the beneficiary is decided on the basis of family being figured in SECC database. When fully implemented, the PM-JAY will become the world’s largest government funded health protection mission.
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Statement 1 is incorrect -The scheme will be cashless & paperless at public hospitals and empanelled private hospitals
Statement 2 is correct –The scheme is an entitlement based, the beneficiary is decided on the basis of family being figured in SECC database. When fully implemented, the PM-JAY will become the world’s largest government funded health protection mission.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsRed Fort Declaration, was signed by India in March 1997. It was done with:
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The comprehensive Strategic Partnership between these two nations was established through the Red Fort Declaration (March 1997), and reaffirmed in the Tshwane Declaration (October 2006) hailed as an important mechanism that has contributed in the past to both South Africa and India achieving identified national objectives.
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The comprehensive Strategic Partnership between these two nations was established through the Red Fort Declaration (March 1997), and reaffirmed in the Tshwane Declaration (October 2006) hailed as an important mechanism that has contributed in the past to both South Africa and India achieving identified national objectives.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsArrange the following cities from east to west:
- Karachi
- Chabahar
- Bandar abbas
- Bonn
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Bandar Abbas is a port city and capital of Hormozgān Province on the southern coast of Iran Chabahar is the port developed by India Bonn is a city in Germany Karachi is an important port city of Pakistan
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Bandar Abbas is a port city and capital of Hormozgān Province on the southern coast of Iran Chabahar is the port developed by India Bonn is a city in Germany Karachi is an important port city of Pakistan
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsIllegal rat-hole mining in Meghalaya persists despite ruinous effects on the environment, in this context consider following statements:
- They are the major cause of water pollution.
- These are the state owned mines mentioned under schedule 7.
- They are prevalent in East Jaintia hills of Meghalaya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct
Acid mine drainage from abandoned mines was a major cause for water pollution in the areas investigated. Rat-hole mining, which started with gusto in the 1980s, has poisoned three rivers in the Jaintia hills: the Myntdu, Lunar and Lukha.
Statement 2 is incorrect
The rat hole mines are privately owned. Despite the National Green Tribunal ban of April 2014, mining continues in the State.
Statement 3 is correct
They are mainly in Jaintia hills
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Statement 1 is correct
Acid mine drainage from abandoned mines was a major cause for water pollution in the areas investigated. Rat-hole mining, which started with gusto in the 1980s, has poisoned three rivers in the Jaintia hills: the Myntdu, Lunar and Lukha.
Statement 2 is incorrect
The rat hole mines are privately owned. Despite the National Green Tribunal ban of April 2014, mining continues in the State.
Statement 3 is correct
They are mainly in Jaintia hills
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsNobel prize in Physiology or Medicine has been jointly conferred to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo. There research was based upon:
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Nobel Prizes and Laureates 2018 Nobel Laureates Field Contribution James P. Allison(USA), Tasuku Honjo(Japan) Physiology or Medicine For their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation Gérard Mourou(France), Arthur Ashkin(USA),
Donna Strickland(Canada)
Physics For their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses in the field of laser physics George Smith (USA), Frances Arnold (USA),
Greg Winter (UK)
Chemistry For control of evolution and used it for purposes that bring the greatest benefit to humankind. This year no Nobel Prize for Literature Literature This year no Nobel Prize for Literature Denis Mukwege (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Nadia Murad (Germany)
Peace For their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. William Nordhaus (US) Paul Romer(US)
Economic Sciences For work on climate change, and the endogenous growth theory Incorrect
Nobel Prizes and Laureates 2018 Nobel Laureates Field Contribution James P. Allison(USA), Tasuku Honjo(Japan) Physiology or Medicine For their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation Gérard Mourou(France), Arthur Ashkin(USA),
Donna Strickland(Canada)
Physics For their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses in the field of laser physics George Smith (USA), Frances Arnold (USA),
Greg Winter (UK)
Chemistry For control of evolution and used it for purposes that bring the greatest benefit to humankind. This year no Nobel Prize for Literature Literature This year no Nobel Prize for Literature Denis Mukwege (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Nadia Murad (Germany)
Peace For their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. William Nordhaus (US) Paul Romer(US)
Economic Sciences For work on climate change, and the endogenous growth theory - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements on Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Amendment) act 2015:
- New offences of atrocities like tonsuring of head and moustache were added.
- Exclusive Special Courts has been established for fast decisions.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
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Both the statements are correct
Following provisions were added:
- Establishment of Exclusive Special Courts and specification of Exclusive Special Public Prosecutors also, to exclusively try the offences under the PoA Act to enable speedy and expeditious disposal of cases.
- New offences of atrocities like tonsuring of head, moustache, or similar acts which are derogatory to the dignity of members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, garlanding with chappals, denying access to irrigation facilities or forest rights , dispose or carry human or animal carcasses, or to dig graves, using or permitting manual scavenging, dedicating a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe women as devadasi, abusing in caste name, perpetrating witchcraft atrocities, imposing social or economic boycott, preventing Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates from filing of nomination to contest elections, hurting a Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes woman by removing her garments, forcing a member of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe to leave house , village or residence, defiling objects sacred to members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe, touching or using words, acts or gestures of a sexual nature against members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe.
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Both the statements are correct
Following provisions were added:
- Establishment of Exclusive Special Courts and specification of Exclusive Special Public Prosecutors also, to exclusively try the offences under the PoA Act to enable speedy and expeditious disposal of cases.
- New offences of atrocities like tonsuring of head, moustache, or similar acts which are derogatory to the dignity of members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, garlanding with chappals, denying access to irrigation facilities or forest rights , dispose or carry human or animal carcasses, or to dig graves, using or permitting manual scavenging, dedicating a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe women as devadasi, abusing in caste name, perpetrating witchcraft atrocities, imposing social or economic boycott, preventing Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates from filing of nomination to contest elections, hurting a Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes woman by removing her garments, forcing a member of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe to leave house , village or residence, defiling objects sacred to members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe, touching or using words, acts or gestures of a sexual nature against members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe.
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