10 PM Quiz: September 13, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following rivers has their origin in Aravalli Hills?
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Banas in an important tributary of Chambal originating from southern tip of Aravalli. Luni river rises from west of Ajmer in Aravalli Hills. Ken River originates in Barnar Range of Madhya Pradesh. Chambal River originates in Janapao Hill near Mhow. Sabarmati originates in Mewar range of Aravalli hill.
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Banas in an important tributary of Chambal originating from southern tip of Aravalli. Luni river rises from west of Ajmer in Aravalli Hills. Ken River originates in Barnar Range of Madhya Pradesh. Chambal River originates in Janapao Hill near Mhow. Sabarmati originates in Mewar range of Aravalli hill.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following about Aravalli Hills is NOT correct?
- Guru Shikhar is highest peak located In Mount Abu of Aravalli hills.
- In an important tributary of Chambal originate from Aravalli hills.
- Aravallis belong to Aryan Rock system.
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AravalliHills belong to Archean rocks system which is oldest rock system in India. Archean are also called as Purana Rock system. These rocks have abundant metallic and non-metallic minerals such as iron, copper, manganese, bauxite, lead, zinc, gold, silver, tin, tungsten, mica, asbestos, graphite, etc. Aryan rock system consists of Gondwana System found in Orissa and Jharkhand and Tertiary system found in Northeast forming the major coal deposits of India.
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AravalliHills belong to Archean rocks system which is oldest rock system in India. Archean are also called as Purana Rock system. These rocks have abundant metallic and non-metallic minerals such as iron, copper, manganese, bauxite, lead, zinc, gold, silver, tin, tungsten, mica, asbestos, graphite, etc. Aryan rock system consists of Gondwana System found in Orissa and Jharkhand and Tertiary system found in Northeast forming the major coal deposits of India.
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3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme of government.
- It aims at reducing excess sugar in the country.
- It focuses on reducing import bill.
- It can help government in settling sugar cane farmer’s dues and arrears.
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Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme was launched by the Government in 2003 on pilot basis which has been subsequently extended to the Notified 21 States and 4 Union-Territories to promote the use of alternative and environment friendly fuels. This intervention also seeks to reduce import dependence for energy requirements and give boost to agriculture sector. Consistent surplus of sugar production is depressing sugar price. Consequently, sugarcane farmer’s dues have increased due to lower capability of sugar industry to pay the farmers. Government has taken many decisions for reduction of cane farmer’s dues. Remunerative price to ethanol suppliers will help in reduction of cane farmer’s arrears, in the process contributing to minimizing difficulty of sugarcane farmers.
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Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme was launched by the Government in 2003 on pilot basis which has been subsequently extended to the Notified 21 States and 4 Union-Territories to promote the use of alternative and environment friendly fuels. This intervention also seeks to reduce import dependence for energy requirements and give boost to agriculture sector. Consistent surplus of sugar production is depressing sugar price. Consequently, sugarcane farmer’s dues have increased due to lower capability of sugar industry to pay the farmers. Government has taken many decisions for reduction of cane farmer’s dues. Remunerative price to ethanol suppliers will help in reduction of cane farmer’s arrears, in the process contributing to minimizing difficulty of sugarcane farmers.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsExercise KAZIND-2018, a joint military exercise is conducted between
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Exercise KAZIND-2018, a joint military exercise between Indian and Kazakhstan Armies, commenced in Otar Military Area, Kazakhstan. The 14 day long joint exercise is being conducted from 10 Sep to 23 Sep 2018. The Indian side is represented by 5 LADAKH SCOUTS Regiment.
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Exercise KAZIND-2018, a joint military exercise between Indian and Kazakhstan Armies, commenced in Otar Military Area, Kazakhstan. The 14 day long joint exercise is being conducted from 10 Sep to 23 Sep 2018. The Indian side is represented by 5 LADAKH SCOUTS Regiment.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bad Banks.
- It is a bank containing significant non-performing assets(NPAs).
- It buys these NPAs at discounted prices from other banks.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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A bad bank is set up to buy the bad loans of another bank with significant non-performing assets at market price. By transferring such assets to the bad bank, the original institution may clear its balance sheet.
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A bad bank is set up to buy the bad loans of another bank with significant non-performing assets at market price. By transferring such assets to the bad bank, the original institution may clear its balance sheet.
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6. Question
1 pointsPlants take nutrients from soil by the process called
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Osmosis is the process in which water molecules moves from the region of high concentration to a region of low concentration through a semipermeable membrane. Plant absorbs the nutrients dissolved in water and soil by osmosis where cell wall acts as membrane.
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Osmosis is the process in which water molecules moves from the region of high concentration to a region of low concentration through a semipermeable membrane. Plant absorbs the nutrients dissolved in water and soil by osmosis where cell wall acts as membrane.
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