Daily Quiz 15 January 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Brahmaputra River, consider the following statements:
1. It originates in Tibet, where it is known as the Tsangpo.
2. Its major left bank tributaries are the Burhi Dihing and Dhansari
3. It flows directly into the Bay of Bengal after passing through West Bengal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers of the world, has its origin in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake in Tibet. From here, it traverses eastward longitudinally for a distance of nearly 1,200 km in a dry and flat region of southern Tibet, where it is known as the Tsangpo, which means ‘the purifier.
- Statement 2 is correct: From Tibet, the Yarlung Tsangpo enters Arunachal Pradesh, where it is known as the Siang. In Assam, it is joined by tributaries such as Dibang and Lohit, and is called the Brahmaputra.
- Statement 3 is not correct: In Bangladesh, the Tista joins it on its right bank from where the river is known as the Jamuna. It finally merges with the river Padma, which falls in the Bay of Bengal.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers of the world, has its origin in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake in Tibet. From here, it traverses eastward longitudinally for a distance of nearly 1,200 km in a dry and flat region of southern Tibet, where it is known as the Tsangpo, which means ‘the purifier.
- Statement 2 is correct: From Tibet, the Yarlung Tsangpo enters Arunachal Pradesh, where it is known as the Siang. In Assam, it is joined by tributaries such as Dibang and Lohit, and is called the Brahmaputra.
- Statement 3 is not correct: In Bangladesh, the Tista joins it on its right bank from where the river is known as the Jamuna. It finally merges with the river Padma, which falls in the Bay of Bengal.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
- Employees must serve a minimum of 20 years in service.
- The age of retirement is 62 years.
- Members can also withdraw his/her EPS at a reduced rate from the age of 50 years.
How many of the above are the eligibility criteria for Employee Pension Scheme 1995?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- EPS 95, also called the Employee Pension Scheme 1995, is a type of social security scheme launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on 19th November 1995.
- Eligibility Criteria Applicable for EPS:
- Point 1 is not correct: For availing the pension benefits under the EPS 95 Pension scheme the employee must serve a minimum of 10 years in service.
- Point 2 is not correct: The age of retirement is 58 years.
- Point 3 is correct: Members can also withdraw his/her EPS at a reduced rate from the age of 50 years.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- EPS 95, also called the Employee Pension Scheme 1995, is a type of social security scheme launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on 19th November 1995.
- Eligibility Criteria Applicable for EPS:
- Point 1 is not correct: For availing the pension benefits under the EPS 95 Pension scheme the employee must serve a minimum of 10 years in service.
- Point 2 is not correct: The age of retirement is 58 years.
- Point 3 is correct: Members can also withdraw his/her EPS at a reduced rate from the age of 50 years.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
- Germany
- Norway
- Belgium
- France
- Netherlands
How many of the above countries border the North Sea?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
- The North Sea is a shallow, northeastern arm of the Atlantic Ocean. It is located between the British Isles and the mainland of northwestern Europe.
- Points 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are correct: The sea is bordered by the island of Great Britain to the southwest and west, the Orkney and Shetland islands to the northwest, Norway to the northeast, Denmark to the east, Germany and the Netherlands to the southeast, and Belgium and France to the south.
- It is connected to the Atlantic by the Strait of Dover and the English Channel and opens directly onto the ocean between the Orkney and Shetland islands and between the Shetland Islands and Norway.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
- The North Sea is a shallow, northeastern arm of the Atlantic Ocean. It is located between the British Isles and the mainland of northwestern Europe.
- Points 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are correct: The sea is bordered by the island of Great Britain to the southwest and west, the Orkney and Shetland islands to the northwest, Norway to the northeast, Denmark to the east, Germany and the Netherlands to the southeast, and Belgium and France to the south.
- It is connected to the Atlantic by the Strait of Dover and the English Channel and opens directly onto the ocean between the Orkney and Shetland islands and between the Shetland Islands and Norway.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation:
- It is a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- It is the regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation primarily dealing with safety issues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Directorate General of Civil Aviation is an attached office of the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation. It became a statutory body under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Statement 2 is correct: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation primarily dealing with safety issues. It is responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness standards. It also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Directorate General of Civil Aviation is an attached office of the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation. It became a statutory body under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Statement 2 is correct: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation primarily dealing with safety issues. It is responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness standards. It also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsAlso known as Veeramangai, she was a remarkable queen from the Sivaganga estate in India during the late 18th century. Her husband was killed in battle by soldiers of the British East India Company (EIC) in 1780 at Kalaiyar Koil. She sought help from Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore against a war with the EIC. This is the most likely description of:
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Option B is correct: Rani Velu Nachiyar, also known as Veeramangai (meaning “brave woman” in Tamil), was a remarkable queen from the Sivaganga estate in India during the late 18th century.
- Velu Nachiyar married Muthu Vaduganatha Periyavudaya Thevar, the king of Sivagangai. Tragedy struck when her husband was killed in battle by soldiers of the British East India Company (EIC) in 1780 at Kalaiyar Koil.
- Fleeing Sivagangai as a fugitive, Velu Nachiyar sought help from Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore. Hyder Ali provided her with 5,000 soldiers and gunpowder weapons to fight against the EIC. Rich merchants also supported her cause. With the backing of feudal lords, Tipu Sultan, the Marudhu Brothers, and Thandavarayan Pillai, she waged war against the British.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Option B is correct: Rani Velu Nachiyar, also known as Veeramangai (meaning “brave woman” in Tamil), was a remarkable queen from the Sivaganga estate in India during the late 18th century.
- Velu Nachiyar married Muthu Vaduganatha Periyavudaya Thevar, the king of Sivagangai. Tragedy struck when her husband was killed in battle by soldiers of the British East India Company (EIC) in 1780 at Kalaiyar Koil.
- Fleeing Sivagangai as a fugitive, Velu Nachiyar sought help from Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore. Hyder Ali provided her with 5,000 soldiers and gunpowder weapons to fight against the EIC. Rich merchants also supported her cause. With the backing of feudal lords, Tipu Sultan, the Marudhu Brothers, and Thandavarayan Pillai, she waged war against the British.
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