Daily Quiz 6 July 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Sometimes seen in news, the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir is built across which of the following river?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
• The Godavari River is the second longest river in India and flows through central and southern India. Major reservoirs on the Godavari include the Sriram Sagar Reservoir in Telangana and the Jayakwadi Reservoir in Maharashtra. (Option (a) is incorrect)
• The Krishna River flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Major reservoirs on the Krishna include the Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir in Telangana and the Srisailam Reservoir in Andhra Pradesh. (Option (b) is incorrect)
• The Mahanadi River flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Major reservoirs on the Mahanadi includes the Hirakud Reservoir in Odisha. (Option (c) is incorrect)
• The Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir is built across the Cauvery River in Karnataka. Other notable reservoirs on the Cauvery include the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu and the Kabini Reservoir in Karnataka.
• The Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir, built in 1932, is one of the significant dams on the Cauvery River, providing water for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectric power generation. (Option (d) is correct)Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation:
• The Godavari River is the second longest river in India and flows through central and southern India. Major reservoirs on the Godavari include the Sriram Sagar Reservoir in Telangana and the Jayakwadi Reservoir in Maharashtra. (Option (a) is incorrect)
• The Krishna River flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Major reservoirs on the Krishna include the Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir in Telangana and the Srisailam Reservoir in Andhra Pradesh. (Option (b) is incorrect)
• The Mahanadi River flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Major reservoirs on the Mahanadi includes the Hirakud Reservoir in Odisha. (Option (c) is incorrect)
• The Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir is built across the Cauvery River in Karnataka. Other notable reservoirs on the Cauvery include the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu and the Kabini Reservoir in Karnataka.
• The Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir, built in 1932, is one of the significant dams on the Cauvery River, providing water for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectric power generation. (Option (d) is correct) -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Identify the first State in India to publish the first volume of People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) across all local bodies?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Kerala was the first State in the country to publish the first volume of PBR across all local bodies. This document is dynamic, requiring periodic updates on ecosystem details, landscapes, species, and traditional knowledge. (Option (b) is correct)
- The first volume of PBR was published 10 years ago and lacked vital information. The second volume serves as a comprehensive report on the biodiversity across all 21 wards in Thazhakara, Kerala.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Kerala was the first State in the country to publish the first volume of PBR across all local bodies. This document is dynamic, requiring periodic updates on ecosystem details, landscapes, species, and traditional knowledge. (Option (b) is correct)
- The first volume of PBR was published 10 years ago and lacked vital information. The second volume serves as a comprehensive report on the biodiversity across all 21 wards in Thazhakara, Kerala.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
It is the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body such as a planet or asteroid. Earth reaches this point every July. This point is significant in understanding the elliptical nature of orbits in our solar system.
Based on the description given above, identify the point from the following:
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Perihelion is the point in the orbit of a celestial body where it is closest to the sun. Earth reaches perihelion in early January. (Option (a) is incorrect)
- Equinox refers to the two times in the year (around March 21 and September 23) when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths. This concept is unrelated to the distance from the sun in an orbit. (Option (b) is incorrect)
- Equinox refers to the two times in the year (around March 21 and September 23) when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths. This concept is unrelated to the distance from the sun in an orbit. (Option (c) is correct)
- Solstice refers to the two times in the year (around June 21 and December 21) when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marked by the longest and shortest days. This concept is also unrelated to the distance from the sun in an orbit. (Option (d) is incorrect)
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Perihelion is the point in the orbit of a celestial body where it is closest to the sun. Earth reaches perihelion in early January. (Option (a) is incorrect)
- Equinox refers to the two times in the year (around March 21 and September 23) when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths. This concept is unrelated to the distance from the sun in an orbit. (Option (b) is incorrect)
- Equinox refers to the two times in the year (around March 21 and September 23) when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths. This concept is unrelated to the distance from the sun in an orbit. (Option (c) is correct)
- Solstice refers to the two times in the year (around June 21 and December 21) when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marked by the longest and shortest days. This concept is also unrelated to the distance from the sun in an orbit. (Option (d) is incorrect)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Defence production in India:
- Defence production in India was the highest in 2023-24.
- Majority share in defence production has been by the private sector.
- Value of defence production in the last five years has been steadily increasing.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The country has recorded the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms in the financial year (FY) 2023-24, according to the Defence Ministry. (Statement 1 is correct)
- Of the total value of production [VoP] in 2023-24, about 79.2% has been contributed by DPSUs/other PSUs and 20.8% by the private sector. The data show that in terms of absolute value, both DPSUs/PSUs and private sector have recorded a steady growth in defence production. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
- In the past five years (since 2019-20), the value of defence production has been increasing steadily and has grown by over 60%. (Statement 3 is correct)
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The country has recorded the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms in the financial year (FY) 2023-24, according to the Defence Ministry. (Statement 1 is correct)
- Of the total value of production [VoP] in 2023-24, about 79.2% has been contributed by DPSUs/other PSUs and 20.8% by the private sector. The data show that in terms of absolute value, both DPSUs/PSUs and private sector have recorded a steady growth in defence production. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
- In the past five years (since 2019-20), the value of defence production has been increasing steadily and has grown by over 60%. (Statement 3 is correct)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about South-East Asia:
- Port Klang is located in Indonesia.
- Laos the only landlocked country in South-East Asia.
- Around 30% of global trade passes through Malacca Strait.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Port Klang is located in Malaysia, not Indonesia. It is one of the busiest ports in the world and a major gateway for maritime trade in Malaysia. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
- Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. (Statement 2 is correct)
- The Strait of Malacca is one of the busiest maritime passages in the world, with about 30% of global trade passing through it. It is a crucial chokepoint for international shipping, particularly for oil and gas transportation. (Statement 3 is correct)
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Port Klang is located in Malaysia, not Indonesia. It is one of the busiest ports in the world and a major gateway for maritime trade in Malaysia. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
- Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. (Statement 2 is correct)
- The Strait of Malacca is one of the busiest maritime passages in the world, with about 30% of global trade passing through it. It is a crucial chokepoint for international shipping, particularly for oil and gas transportation. (Statement 3 is correct)
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