Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC IAS Prelims :07 Aug.2024
Q 1.Consider the following statements with respect to Parkinson’s Disease.
1.It is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the nervous system.
2.It is a condition in which a patient has limited or no control over his movements andbody balance.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 2.Consider the following statements with respect to The nervous system.
1.The nervous system is the major controlling, regulatory, and communicating system in the body.
2.It is the center of all mental activity including thought, learning, and memory.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 3.Consider the following statements with respect to Sturgeon.
1.It is among the most endangered fish species globally.
2.Sturgeons are heavily exploited globally for their roe/eggs (caviar) and meat.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 4.Consider the following statements with respect to Danube river.
1.The Danube is a majestic river that winds its way through the heart of Europe.
2.The river’s serene beginnings in Germany’s picturesque Black Forest.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 5.Consider the following statements with respect to Miombo forest.
1.The Miombo is a biome that includes tropical and subtropical grasslands, bushlands, and savannahs.
2.It is a vast African dryland forest ecosystem .
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 6.Consider the following statements with respect to C-130J Super Hercules.
1.It is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft.
2.It is capable of short takeoffs and landings from unprepared runways.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 7.Consider the following statements with respect to Sariska Tiger Reserve.
1.Recently, the Supreme Court-mandated Central Empowered Committee has flagged serious harm to wildlife in the Sariska Tiger Reserve .
2.It is the first reserve in the world to successfully relocate tigers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 8.Consider the following statements with respect to VIRAASAT.
1.VIRAASAT”, a fortnight long exhibition dedicated to celebrating 10th National Handloom Day began at Handloom Haat.
2.It is organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the Ministry of Textiles.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 9.Consider the following statements with respect to ndian Siris.
1.ndian Siris, also known as Albizia lebbeck, is a tropical tree native to India and Southeast Asia.
2.It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is a deciduous tree with a wide range of uses.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 10.Consider the following statements with respect to loamy soil.
1.Loam soil is a type of soil that is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay.
2.Loam soil holds nutrients and has a texture that retains water long enough for plant roots to access.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2