Daily Quiz 27 November 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Maize is primarily a rainfed crop during the Kharif season.
2. Maize grows best in water-logged clayey soil.
3. India is the 2nd largest producer of maize globally.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is correct: Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most versatile crops globally, serving as food, fodder, and industrial raw material. Maize thrives in areas receiving 25–75 cm of rainfall. It is primarily a rainfed crop during the Kharif season. Kharif Season comprises 83% of the total maize area, this is the primary season for maize cultivation in India. Rabi season accounts for 17% of the maize area, mainly in irrigated regions.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: Maize grows best in well-drained, fertile soils with a neutral pH (6.5–7.5). Loamy soils with good organic content are most suitable. It is sensitive to water logging, which can lead to root rot and reduced productivity.
● Statement 3 is incorrect: India is the 6th largest producer of maize globally, following the USA, China, and Brazil. The USA, as the leading producer, dominates maize production, primarily for animal feed and biofuel. India’s maize exports cater to Southeast Asian markets, including Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Karnataka is the leading state in maize production due to its favorable semi-arid climate and adoption of hybrid seeds.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is correct: Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most versatile crops globally, serving as food, fodder, and industrial raw material. Maize thrives in areas receiving 25–75 cm of rainfall. It is primarily a rainfed crop during the Kharif season. Kharif Season comprises 83% of the total maize area, this is the primary season for maize cultivation in India. Rabi season accounts for 17% of the maize area, mainly in irrigated regions.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: Maize grows best in well-drained, fertile soils with a neutral pH (6.5–7.5). Loamy soils with good organic content are most suitable. It is sensitive to water logging, which can lead to root rot and reduced productivity.
● Statement 3 is incorrect: India is the 6th largest producer of maize globally, following the USA, China, and Brazil. The USA, as the leading producer, dominates maize production, primarily for animal feed and biofuel. India’s maize exports cater to Southeast Asian markets, including Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Karnataka is the leading state in maize production due to its favorable semi-arid climate and adoption of hybrid seeds. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following information:
River Origin Biodiversity
1. Barak Japvo mountain Gangetic River Dolphin 2. Chambal Janapav kuti Indus River Dolphin 3. Beas Rohtang la Blind Mahseer In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Row 1 is correctly matched: The Barak River originates from the Japvo mountain in the Manipur hills. Before entering Bangladesh, it flows through the northeastern states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam. The Barak River is the second-largest river in Northeast India, following the Brahmaputra. In Bangladesh, it splits into two branches, the Surma and Kushiyara, eventually merging to form the Meghna River. The Meghna receives the combined flow of the Ganga and Brahmaputra, making it a major river system. The Gangetic River Dolphin (Susu), an endangered species, is found in the Barak River, underscoring its ecological importance.
- Row 2 is incorrectly matched: Chambal river is one of the cleanest perennial rivers of India. It originates at Janapav, south of Mhow town, on the south slope of the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh. Janapav also known as Janapav Kuti is a mountain at altitude of 854m from sea level and the highest peak in the Vindhayanchal range. The critically endangered gharial and the red-crowned roof turtle live here, and together with the endangered Ganges river dolphin are the keystone species of Chambal river. River Beas is the only habitat of Indus River Dolphin in India.
Row 3 is incorrectly matched: The Beas rises at an elevation of 14,308 feet (4,361 metres) at Rohtang Pass in the western (Punjab) Himalayas (a section of the vast Himalayas mountain range), in central Himachal Pradesh. Indus river dolphins are found in Pakistan and River Beas, a tributary of Indus River in Punjab, India. The dolphin is the state aquatic animal of Punjab and WWF-India is working towards its conservation. River Beas is the only habitat of Indus River Dolphin in India. The blind mahseer, also known as Neolissochilus pnar, is found in the caves of Meghalaya, a state in northeast India. It was discovered in 2019 in the damp, dark, deep caves of Meghalaya.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- Row 1 is correctly matched: The Barak River originates from the Japvo mountain in the Manipur hills. Before entering Bangladesh, it flows through the northeastern states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam. The Barak River is the second-largest river in Northeast India, following the Brahmaputra. In Bangladesh, it splits into two branches, the Surma and Kushiyara, eventually merging to form the Meghna River. The Meghna receives the combined flow of the Ganga and Brahmaputra, making it a major river system. The Gangetic River Dolphin (Susu), an endangered species, is found in the Barak River, underscoring its ecological importance.
- Row 2 is incorrectly matched: Chambal river is one of the cleanest perennial rivers of India. It originates at Janapav, south of Mhow town, on the south slope of the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh. Janapav also known as Janapav Kuti is a mountain at altitude of 854m from sea level and the highest peak in the Vindhayanchal range. The critically endangered gharial and the red-crowned roof turtle live here, and together with the endangered Ganges river dolphin are the keystone species of Chambal river. River Beas is the only habitat of Indus River Dolphin in India.
Row 3 is incorrectly matched: The Beas rises at an elevation of 14,308 feet (4,361 metres) at Rohtang Pass in the western (Punjab) Himalayas (a section of the vast Himalayas mountain range), in central Himachal Pradesh. Indus river dolphins are found in Pakistan and River Beas, a tributary of Indus River in Punjab, India. The dolphin is the state aquatic animal of Punjab and WWF-India is working towards its conservation. River Beas is the only habitat of Indus River Dolphin in India. The blind mahseer, also known as Neolissochilus pnar, is found in the caves of Meghalaya, a state in northeast India. It was discovered in 2019 in the damp, dark, deep caves of Meghalaya.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):
- It was formally established in 1989 with 21 member economies of the Pacific Rim.
- India has recently been granted the membership of APEC after the membership freeze was lifted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect:APEC was formally established in 1989 with 12 members ( Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Malaysia; New Zealand; the Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; and the United States). Currently, it has 21 member economies of the Pacific Rim. (China; Hong Kong, China; and Chinese Taipei in 1991, Mexico and Papua New Guinea 1993, Chile 1994, Peru; Russia and Vietnam in 1998). Its aim is to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
Statement 2 is incorrect: India is not a member of the forum and currently has the ‘observer’ status. In 1991, coinciding with the introduction of economic liberalisation in India, the country applied to join the APEC group. While numerous members supported India’s inclusion, some opposed it, pointing to India’s economic reforms and alleged ‘protectionist instincts’. A membership freeze, implemented in 1997, further hindered India’s entry into APEC. This freeze, however, was lifted in 2012. However, because India does not share a land border with the Pacific Oceans with the other current members of the organisation, India was not granted membership. In November 2011, India received an invitation to attend APEC for the first time as an observer.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect:APEC was formally established in 1989 with 12 members ( Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Malaysia; New Zealand; the Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; and the United States). Currently, it has 21 member economies of the Pacific Rim. (China; Hong Kong, China; and Chinese Taipei in 1991, Mexico and Papua New Guinea 1993, Chile 1994, Peru; Russia and Vietnam in 1998). Its aim is to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
Statement 2 is incorrect: India is not a member of the forum and currently has the ‘observer’ status. In 1991, coinciding with the introduction of economic liberalisation in India, the country applied to join the APEC group. While numerous members supported India’s inclusion, some opposed it, pointing to India’s economic reforms and alleged ‘protectionist instincts’. A membership freeze, implemented in 1997, further hindered India’s entry into APEC. This freeze, however, was lifted in 2012. However, because India does not share a land border with the Pacific Oceans with the other current members of the organisation, India was not granted membership. In November 2011, India received an invitation to attend APEC for the first time as an observer.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners introduced by the Government of India in 2014.
- Pensioners no longer need to visit banks or government offices physically to submit their life certificates.
- The facility is extended to pensioners who have remarried or are re-employed.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct while Statement 3 is incorrect: Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners introduced by the Government of India in 2014. It modernizes the process of life certificate submission, making it easier and more efficient for retirees. Pensioners can generate their DLC online using biometric authentication. The DLC is directly shared with the pension-disbursing authorities (e.g., banks, post offices). Pensioners no longer need to visit banks or government offices physically to submit their life certificates. It eliminates the need for multiple visits to offices and alligns with the Digital India initiative to improve governance and service delivery.The facility is not available to Pensioners who have remarried or re-employed.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct while Statement 3 is incorrect: Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners introduced by the Government of India in 2014. It modernizes the process of life certificate submission, making it easier and more efficient for retirees. Pensioners can generate their DLC online using biometric authentication. The DLC is directly shared with the pension-disbursing authorities (e.g., banks, post offices). Pensioners no longer need to visit banks or government offices physically to submit their life certificates. It eliminates the need for multiple visits to offices and alligns with the Digital India initiative to improve governance and service delivery.The facility is not available to Pensioners who have remarried or re-employed.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Statement-I:
Carbondioxide is responsible for around 70% of global warming and has had the highest warming effect among major climate drivers.
Statement-II
Carbondioxide is much more abundant and potent in trapping heat than other greenhouse gases like methane and Hydrofluorocarbon.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statements I is correct: GHGs(Greenhouse gases) are gases in the Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to global warming and climate change. They absorb infrared radiation from the sun and re-emit it in all directions, warming the Earth’s surface and lower atmosphere. This process is called the greenhouse effect. CO2 is responsible for around 70% of global warming. It has had the highest radiative forcing (RF) or warming effect among major climate drivers.
- Statement-II is incorrect: is much more abundant in the atmosphere compared to CH4 and HFCs. Since the Industrial Revolution, CO2 levels have increased by 50%, which means CO2 concentrations are now 150% of their pre-industrial levels. CO2 remains in the atmosphere longer than the other major GHGs emitted due to human activities. Other potent GHGs like CH4 and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are more powerful in trapping heat (CH4 is 80 times more powerful than CO2), but CO2 dominates due to its abundance and persistence in the atmosphere.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statements I is correct: GHGs(Greenhouse gases) are gases in the Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to global warming and climate change. They absorb infrared radiation from the sun and re-emit it in all directions, warming the Earth’s surface and lower atmosphere. This process is called the greenhouse effect. CO2 is responsible for around 70% of global warming. It has had the highest radiative forcing (RF) or warming effect among major climate drivers.
- Statement-II is incorrect: is much more abundant in the atmosphere compared to CH4 and HFCs. Since the Industrial Revolution, CO2 levels have increased by 50%, which means CO2 concentrations are now 150% of their pre-industrial levels. CO2 remains in the atmosphere longer than the other major GHGs emitted due to human activities. Other potent GHGs like CH4 and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are more powerful in trapping heat (CH4 is 80 times more powerful than CO2), but CO2 dominates due to its abundance and persistence in the atmosphere.
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