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10 PM Quiz: January 28, 2019
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsHarappans were credited with which of the following tradition
- Folded hands greeting or namaste
- Chicken Tandoor
- Use of the bindi
- Yoga
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Harappans were credited with several present day traditions such as the folded hands greeting or namaste, chicken tandoor, use of the bindi and yoga, also seemed to have started the marriage system.
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Harappans were credited with several present day traditions such as the folded hands greeting or namaste, chicken tandoor, use of the bindi and yoga, also seemed to have started the marriage system.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding forensic facial reconstruction technique:
- It is used to investigate crimes.
- The technique was used to recreate faces for the inhabitants of Egyptian and the Mesopotamian civilizations.
- This technique was never used for Harappan Civilization.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct
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Forensic facial reconstruction technique
While the technique in itself is not new, with forensic scientists having helped investigators probe crimes by recreating faces using this technology, it will be the first instance when it will be used in India for the ancient population. The technique has also been used to recreate faces for the inhabitants of Egyptian and the Mesopotamian civilizations, but never for the Harappan population.
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Forensic facial reconstruction technique
While the technique in itself is not new, with forensic scientists having helped investigators probe crimes by recreating faces using this technology, it will be the first instance when it will be used in India for the ancient population. The technique has also been used to recreate faces for the inhabitants of Egyptian and the Mesopotamian civilizations, but never for the Harappan population.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Charter of Patient’s Rights:
- It was framed by Union Health Ministry
- If any of the rights mentioned in the draft are violated, the NHRC can issue notice to the hospital or the medical professional involved.
Which of the statement given above is are correct
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Statement 1 is incorrect : It was framed by National Human Rights commision(NHRC)
Statement 2 is correct: It is based on the assumption that ‘patient’s rights are human rights,’ protects various rights of the patients and if any of the rights mentioned in the draft are violated, the NHRC can issue notice to the hospital or the medical professional involved.
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Statement 1 is incorrect : It was framed by National Human Rights commision(NHRC)
Statement 2 is correct: It is based on the assumption that ‘patient’s rights are human rights,’ protects various rights of the patients and if any of the rights mentioned in the draft are violated, the NHRC can issue notice to the hospital or the medical professional involved.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Indus water Treaty:
- The Indus Waters Treaty is a water-distribution treaty between India, Pakistan and China.
- It was brokered by World Bank
- Under this Treaty, waters flowing in Sutlej, Beas and Ravi, have been allotted to India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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Statement 1 is incorrect: it is a treaty between India and Pakistan.
Statement 2 is correct: It was brokered by World Bank
Statement 3 is correct: Under the Indus Water Treaty, waters flowing in three of Indus tributaries — the Sutlej, the Beas and the Ravi — have been allotted to India; while the Chenab, Jhelum and Indus waters have been allotted to Pakistan.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: it is a treaty between India and Pakistan.
Statement 2 is correct: It was brokered by World Bank
Statement 3 is correct: Under the Indus Water Treaty, waters flowing in three of Indus tributaries — the Sutlej, the Beas and the Ravi — have been allotted to India; while the Chenab, Jhelum and Indus waters have been allotted to Pakistan.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Zearalenone, a fungal toxin
- It only attacks crops while they are growing.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India does not impose maximum limits for zearalenone.
Which of the statement given above is are correct
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Statement 1 is incorrect:- It attacks crops while they are growing, but can also develop when cereals are stored without being dried fully.
Statement 2 is correct:- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India does not impose maximum limits for zearalenone, though the European Union (EU) does.
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Statement 1 is incorrect:- It attacks crops while they are growing, but can also develop when cereals are stored without being dried fully.
Statement 2 is correct:- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India does not impose maximum limits for zearalenone, though the European Union (EU) does.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Microbeads, a type of microplastics are added as exfoliants to health and beauty products.
- Beat plastic pollution is the theme of world environment day 2018.
Which of the statement given above are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct -microbeads, a type of microplastic, are very tiny pieces of manufactured polyethylene plastic that are added as exfoliants to health and beauty products, such as some cleansers and toothpastes. These tiny particles easily pass through water filtration systems and end up in the ocean and Great Lakes, posing a potential threat to aquatic life.
Statement 2 is correct-“Beat Plastic Pollution”, the theme for World Environment Day 2018, is a call to action for all of us to come together to combat one of the great environmental challenges of our time. Chosen by this year’s host, India, the theme of World Environment Day 2018 invites us all to consider how we can make changes in our everyday lives to reduce the heavy burden of plastic pollution on our natural places, our wildlife – and our own health.
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Statement 1 is correct -microbeads, a type of microplastic, are very tiny pieces of manufactured polyethylene plastic that are added as exfoliants to health and beauty products, such as some cleansers and toothpastes. These tiny particles easily pass through water filtration systems and end up in the ocean and Great Lakes, posing a potential threat to aquatic life.
Statement 2 is correct-“Beat Plastic Pollution”, the theme for World Environment Day 2018, is a call to action for all of us to come together to combat one of the great environmental challenges of our time. Chosen by this year’s host, India, the theme of World Environment Day 2018 invites us all to consider how we can make changes in our everyday lives to reduce the heavy burden of plastic pollution on our natural places, our wildlife – and our own health.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsIf you travel by road from Gangtok to Kanyakumari, what is the minimum number of states within India through which you can travel, including origin and destination?
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The person need to cross- Sikkim – West Bengal – Odisha – Andhra Pradesh – Tamil Nadu
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The person need to cross- Sikkim – West Bengal – Odisha – Andhra Pradesh – Tamil Nadu
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following index/indexes is published by Central Statistical organisation?
- CPI (urban)
- CPI (Rural)
- CPI (Agricultural Labour)
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Statements 1 and 2 are correct
The CPI (urban),CPI (rural) and CPI (combined) series is published by the Central Statistical Organisation, the others are published by the Department of Labour.
Statements 3 is incorrect
CPI(AL) is published by Ministry of labour.
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Statements 1 and 2 are correct
The CPI (urban),CPI (rural) and CPI (combined) series is published by the Central Statistical Organisation, the others are published by the Department of Labour.
Statements 3 is incorrect
CPI(AL) is published by Ministry of labour.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsIn which of the sectors maximum use of plastics is there ?
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The Packaging sector uses almost 40% of the total plastic usage. Automobile uses 8.9%, Electronics uses 5.8% and Agriculture uses the least at 3.3%
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The Packaging sector uses almost 40% of the total plastic usage. Automobile uses 8.9%, Electronics uses 5.8% and Agriculture uses the least at 3.3%
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements on Sickle cell disease:
- Its an autosomal recessive genetic blood disorder with overdominance of white blood cells.
- Sickling occurs because of a mutation in the haemoglobin gene.
Which of the statement given above is are correct
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Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders that affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disorder have atypical hemoglobin molecules called hemoglobin S, which can distort red blood cells into a sickle, or crescent, shape.
The sickling occurs because of a mutation in the haemoglobin gene. Red Blood Cells alter shape and threaten to damage internal organs.
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Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders that affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disorder have atypical hemoglobin molecules called hemoglobin S, which can distort red blood cells into a sickle, or crescent, shape.
The sickling occurs because of a mutation in the haemoglobin gene. Red Blood Cells alter shape and threaten to damage internal organs.