Daily Quiz 19 March 2025
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
- Plant-based proteins
- Cultured (lab-grown) meat
- Fermentation-based proteins
How many of the above can be categorized as Smart Proteins?
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Option C is correct: Smart proteins include plant-based proteins, cultured (lab-grown) meat, and fermentation-based proteins.
- Plant-based proteins, made from ingredients like peas, soy, and beans, are already mainstream, with products like plant-based burgers and dairy alternatives gaining popularity.
- Cultured meat, also known as lab-grown meat, is produced by culturing animal cells in a controlled environment, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. While still in the early stages of commercialization, cultured meat holds promise as a more ethical and sustainable alternative to conventional meat production.
Similarly, fermentation-based proteins, created using microorganisms to produce high-quality proteins, are gaining attention for their potential to revolutionize the protein industry.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Option C is correct: Smart proteins include plant-based proteins, cultured (lab-grown) meat, and fermentation-based proteins.
- Plant-based proteins, made from ingredients like peas, soy, and beans, are already mainstream, with products like plant-based burgers and dairy alternatives gaining popularity.
- Cultured meat, also known as lab-grown meat, is produced by culturing animal cells in a controlled environment, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. While still in the early stages of commercialization, cultured meat holds promise as a more ethical and sustainable alternative to conventional meat production.
Similarly, fermentation-based proteins, created using microorganisms to produce high-quality proteins, are gaining attention for their potential to revolutionize the protein industry.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThis National Park is situated on the northern fringe of the Central Highlands of India forming a part of the Upper Vindhyan Hills intermixed with plateaus, and valley sections. Located in Madhya Pradesh, it has been declared as the 58th tiger reserve. This is the most likely description of:
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Answer: D
Explanation:
- Option D is correct: The Madhav Tiger Reserve is situated on the northern fringe of the Central Highlands of India forming a part of the Upper Vindhyan Hills intermixed with plateaus, and valley sections. The slopes are generally gentle and rarely steep. Spreading over an area of almost 355 Sq kms, Madhav National Park is a fascinating mix of natural splendours of history and architectural wonders. Madhav National Park is situated in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh in Shivpuri District, very close to the Shivpuri township This was notified as a National Park in the year 1958.
The Centre declared the Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as the country’s 58th tiger reserve.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
- Option D is correct: The Madhav Tiger Reserve is situated on the northern fringe of the Central Highlands of India forming a part of the Upper Vindhyan Hills intermixed with plateaus, and valley sections. The slopes are generally gentle and rarely steep. Spreading over an area of almost 355 Sq kms, Madhav National Park is a fascinating mix of natural splendours of history and architectural wonders. Madhav National Park is situated in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh in Shivpuri District, very close to the Shivpuri township This was notified as a National Park in the year 1958.
The Centre declared the Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as the country’s 58th tiger reserve.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to hantavirus:
- It is spread mainly by rodents.
- It can cause Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Hantaviruses are a family of viruses which can cause serious illnesses and death. People get hantavirus from contact with rodents like rats and mice, especially when exposed to their urine, droppings, and saliva. It can also spread through a bite or scratch by a rodent, but this is rare.
Statement 2 is correct: Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is a group of clinically similar illnesses caused by hantaviruses found mostly in Europe and Asia. However, Seoul virus, a type of hantavirus that causes HFRS, is found worldwide, including in the United States.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Hantaviruses are a family of viruses which can cause serious illnesses and death. People get hantavirus from contact with rodents like rats and mice, especially when exposed to their urine, droppings, and saliva. It can also spread through a bite or scratch by a rodent, but this is rare.
Statement 2 is correct: Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is a group of clinically similar illnesses caused by hantaviruses found mostly in Europe and Asia. However, Seoul virus, a type of hantavirus that causes HFRS, is found worldwide, including in the United States.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the Anchar Lake:
- It is located in the Indian State of Assam.
- It is the primary source of the Lotus Stem.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is not correct and statement 2 is correct: Lotus stem, nadru in the local language, is an exquisite aquatic vegetable found in the Kashmir Valley. The Anchar Lake, which is connected to the Dal Lake through a channel and located on the outskirts of Srinagar, is one of the primary sources of this vegetable.
- This lake has a varied biodiversity, and the traditional practice of harvesting lotus stem is an important annual activity that attracts onlookers as well. The harvesting season starts with the onset of winter and continues till February, when the water levels drop. Farmers have to dive in near freezing waters with their equipment to cut the stem at the root while making sure they are not damaged, so as not to impact its market value.
After harvesting, the lotus stem is traditionally sold in bundles tied with a wicker rope. Those exporting it dry the stems and send them in boxes.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is not correct and statement 2 is correct: Lotus stem, nadru in the local language, is an exquisite aquatic vegetable found in the Kashmir Valley. The Anchar Lake, which is connected to the Dal Lake through a channel and located on the outskirts of Srinagar, is one of the primary sources of this vegetable.
- This lake has a varied biodiversity, and the traditional practice of harvesting lotus stem is an important annual activity that attracts onlookers as well. The harvesting season starts with the onset of winter and continues till February, when the water levels drop. Farmers have to dive in near freezing waters with their equipment to cut the stem at the root while making sure they are not damaged, so as not to impact its market value.
After harvesting, the lotus stem is traditionally sold in bundles tied with a wicker rope. Those exporting it dry the stems and send them in boxes.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the Badaga Tribe:
- They are the largest indigenous social group in the Nilgiri.
- They have been included in the Data Base of World’s Indigenous Peoples by the United Nations Mountain Partnership.
- Jadayaswamy Festival is an event observed by Badaga tribal community
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Badagas, the largest indigenous social group in the Nilgiris, have been included in the Data Base of World’s Indigenous Peoples by the United Nations Mountain Partnership.
- The Inscription on the Badagas says, “ Traditionally Buffalo herders, recently there is a strong trend back to farming with particular attention to organic farming”. On the Badaga language, the Inscription says, “Badaga language (Badaga) is part of the Dravidian language family. One of world’s primary language families spoken by over 200 million people in south, central and north India”.
Statement 3 is correct: Jadayaswamy Festival is an annual event observed by Badaga tribal community.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Badagas, the largest indigenous social group in the Nilgiris, have been included in the Data Base of World’s Indigenous Peoples by the United Nations Mountain Partnership.
- The Inscription on the Badagas says, “ Traditionally Buffalo herders, recently there is a strong trend back to farming with particular attention to organic farming”. On the Badaga language, the Inscription says, “Badaga language (Badaga) is part of the Dravidian language family. One of world’s primary language families spoken by over 200 million people in south, central and north India”.
Statement 3 is correct: Jadayaswamy Festival is an annual event observed by Badaga tribal community.
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