Day-423
Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
To attempt the Quiz, simply click on START Button.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. The lake is known as the ‘Pearl of the South’ and is located within a desert region. Formed over limestone rock and studded with gypsum formations, the lake has no inlet or outlet. It was named a Ramsar site in 2014. In 2022, it was entirely dried up for the first time due to anthropogenic activities and climate change.
Which of the following lakes is described in the above in the above paragraph?Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
Context: The Sawa Lake, a biodiverse wetland situated near the city of Samawa, south of the capital Baghdad, has disappeared largely due to human activity and climate change.
● Sawa Lake is situated between the capital Baghdad and the oil-rich heartland of Basra, in among Iraq’s poorest provinces ‘Muthanna’. The desert dominates the region with a narrow ribbon of farmland along the Euphrates River in the north. It is known as the ‘Pearl of South’. Formed over limestone rock and studded with gypsum formations, the lake has no inlet or outlet.
● In 2014, Sawa Lake was named a Ramsar site, an international designation for important wetlands, gaining recognition as a rare area in need of protection. The degradation of the water began over 10 years ago, but summer of 2022 was the first time the entire wetland dried up. A combination of mismanagement by local investors, government neglect and climate change has ground down its azure shores to chunks of salt.Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
Context: The Sawa Lake, a biodiverse wetland situated near the city of Samawa, south of the capital Baghdad, has disappeared largely due to human activity and climate change.
● Sawa Lake is situated between the capital Baghdad and the oil-rich heartland of Basra, in among Iraq’s poorest provinces ‘Muthanna’. The desert dominates the region with a narrow ribbon of farmland along the Euphrates River in the north. It is known as the ‘Pearl of South’. Formed over limestone rock and studded with gypsum formations, the lake has no inlet or outlet.
● In 2014, Sawa Lake was named a Ramsar site, an international designation for important wetlands, gaining recognition as a rare area in need of protection. The degradation of the water began over 10 years ago, but summer of 2022 was the first time the entire wetland dried up. A combination of mismanagement by local investors, government neglect and climate change has ground down its azure shores to chunks of salt. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. Consider the following pairs:
Place in news – States/UTs
1. Pangong Tso – Ladakh
2. Demchok – Arunachal Pradesh
3. Barahoti – Uttarakhand
4. Namkha Chu – Himachal Pradesh
How many pairs given above are matched correctly?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
● The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the demarcation that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese controlled territory. India considers the LAC to be 3,488 km long, while the Chinese consider it to be only around 2,000 km.
● It is divided into three sectors: the eastern sector which spans Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, the middle sector in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and the western sector in Ladakh.
Important disputed regions in the news from the states are:
● Ladakh – Demchok, Dumchele, Pangong Tso, Chumar, Trig Heights, Spanggur Gap. So, pair 1 is correctly matched and pair 2 is not correctly matched.
● Uttarakhand – Barahoti, Pulan Sunda. So, pair 3 is correctly matched.
● Himachal Pradesh – Kaurik, Shipki La
● Arunachal Pradesh – Namkha Chu, Sumdorong Chu, Asaphila, Longju, Dichu, Yangtse, Fish Trail 1 and 2 in Dibang Valley. So, pair 4 is not correctly matched.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
● The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the demarcation that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese controlled territory. India considers the LAC to be 3,488 km long, while the Chinese consider it to be only around 2,000 km.
● It is divided into three sectors: the eastern sector which spans Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, the middle sector in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and the western sector in Ladakh.
Important disputed regions in the news from the states are:
● Ladakh – Demchok, Dumchele, Pangong Tso, Chumar, Trig Heights, Spanggur Gap. So, pair 1 is correctly matched and pair 2 is not correctly matched.
● Uttarakhand – Barahoti, Pulan Sunda. So, pair 3 is correctly matched.
● Himachal Pradesh – Kaurik, Shipki La
● Arunachal Pradesh – Namkha Chu, Sumdorong Chu, Asaphila, Longju, Dichu, Yangtse, Fish Trail 1 and 2 in Dibang Valley. So, pair 4 is not correctly matched.
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. Which of the following are parts of the ‘Vanilla Islands’ group in the Indian Ocean?
1. Madagascar
2. Comoros
3. Seychelles
4. Mauritius
5. Maldives
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
● Vanilla Islands: The six constituent entities of the ‘Vanilla Islands’ includes four independent republics, Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, and Mauritius, and the remaining two, Mayotte and La Reunion, are under the political control of France. (Maldives is not a part of the Vanilla Island group).
● The origin of the term traces to 2010, when the island nations in Western Indian Ocean decided to cooperate to boost international tourism.
● This cooperation, which was created on August 4, 2010, in La Réunion, focuses on pooling resources and showcasing the region for international tourism. The term ‘Vanilla’ is used because these countries are known for their export of the flavouring spice produce of Vanilla.
● These Vanilla Island nations are located in and near the Mozambique channel, making them an important strategic position for commerce with African countries.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
● Vanilla Islands: The six constituent entities of the ‘Vanilla Islands’ includes four independent republics, Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, and Mauritius, and the remaining two, Mayotte and La Reunion, are under the political control of France. (Maldives is not a part of the Vanilla Island group).
● The origin of the term traces to 2010, when the island nations in Western Indian Ocean decided to cooperate to boost international tourism.
● This cooperation, which was created on August 4, 2010, in La Réunion, focuses on pooling resources and showcasing the region for international tourism. The term ‘Vanilla’ is used because these countries are known for their export of the flavouring spice produce of Vanilla.
● These Vanilla Island nations are located in and near the Mozambique channel, making them an important strategic position for commerce with African countries.
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. Consider the following pairs:
Waterfalls – States
1. Athirappilly Falls – Kerala
2. Dhuandhar Falls – Rajasthan
3. Jog Falls – Karnataka
4. Nohkalikai Falls – Mizoram
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
The pairs that are not correctly matched are:
● Dhuandhar Falls: It is located in Madhya Pradesh, not in Rajasthan.
● Nohkalikai Falls: It is located in Meghalaya, not in Mizoram.
The other two pairs are correctly matched:
● Athirappilly Falls is located in Kerala.
● Jog Falls is located in Karnataka.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
The pairs that are not correctly matched are:
● Dhuandhar Falls: It is located in Madhya Pradesh, not in Rajasthan.
● Nohkalikai Falls: It is located in Meghalaya, not in Mizoram.
The other two pairs are correctly matched:
● Athirappilly Falls is located in Kerala.
● Jog Falls is located in Karnataka. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. With reference to India, consider the following statements:
1. Chhattisgarh is the largest producer of coal in India.
2. Jharkhand is the largest producer of bauxite in India.
3. Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of mica in India.
4. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
● Jharkhand is the largest coal-producing state in India. The top coal-producing states are Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. Statement 1 is incorrect.
● Odisha is India’s largest bauxite producer accounting for about 49% of the total production followed by Gujarat (24%), Jharkhand (9%), Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra (8% each). The remaining was produced by Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Statement 2 is incorrect.
● Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of mica in India. In Andhra Pradesh, Nellore district produces the best quality mica. Mica is mainly used in the electrical and electronic industries. Statement 3 is correct.
● Uttar Pradesh is the largest cultivator of sugarcane in India. With more than 177 million tonnes produced in 2021, UP tops the list of sugarcane producers. Statement 4 is correct.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
● Jharkhand is the largest coal-producing state in India. The top coal-producing states are Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. Statement 1 is incorrect.
● Odisha is India’s largest bauxite producer accounting for about 49% of the total production followed by Gujarat (24%), Jharkhand (9%), Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra (8% each). The remaining was produced by Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Statement 2 is incorrect.
● Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of mica in India. In Andhra Pradesh, Nellore district produces the best quality mica. Mica is mainly used in the electrical and electronic industries. Statement 3 is correct.
● Uttar Pradesh is the largest cultivator of sugarcane in India. With more than 177 million tonnes produced in 2021, UP tops the list of sugarcane producers. Statement 4 is correct.
Social Media