06th August 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Clouded Leopard:
a)The Mainland Clouded Leopard inhabits the dense forests ranging from the foothills of the Himalayas through Northeast India and Bhutan to mainland Southeast Asia into South China.
b)It is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
c)It rests in trees during the day and hunts by night on the forest floor.
d)The population is threatened by large–scale deforestation and commercial poaching for the wildlife trade.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is b.
Statements 1,3 and 4 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong.
Statement 1: The Clouded Leopard is categorised into two species: the Mainland Clouded Leopard and the Sunda Clouded Leopard .The Mainland Clouded Leopard inhabits the dense forests ranging from the foothills of the Himalayas through Northeast India and Bhutan to mainland Southeast Asia into South China.
Statement 2: It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
Statement 3: It rests in trees during the day and hunts by night on the forest floor.
Statement 4: The population is threatened by large–scale deforestation and commercial poaching for the wildlife trade.Its body parts are offered for decoration and clothing, though it is legally protected in most range countries.
Incorrect
The answer is b.
Statements 1,3 and 4 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong.
Statement 1: The Clouded Leopard is categorised into two species: the Mainland Clouded Leopard and the Sunda Clouded Leopard .The Mainland Clouded Leopard inhabits the dense forests ranging from the foothills of the Himalayas through Northeast India and Bhutan to mainland Southeast Asia into South China.
Statement 2: It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
Statement 3: It rests in trees during the day and hunts by night on the forest floor.
Statement 4: The population is threatened by large–scale deforestation and commercial poaching for the wildlife trade.Its body parts are offered for decoration and clothing, though it is legally protected in most range countries.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Wildlife Institute of India(WII): S
a)It is a statutory body.
b)It was established in 1982 under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
c)The National Tiger Census or the All India Tiger Estimation, is done by WII along with National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) and state forest departments.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is b.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Statement 1: Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an autonomous body.
Statement 2: It was established in 1982 under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. WII carries out wildlife research in areas of study like Biodiversity, Endangered Species, Wildlife Policy, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Forensics and so on.
Statement 3: The National Tiger Census or the All India Tiger Estimation, is done by WII along with National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) and state forest departments.
The institute is based in Dehradun, India.
Incorrect
The answer is b.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Statement 1: Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an autonomous body.
Statement 2: It was established in 1982 under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. WII carries out wildlife research in areas of study like Biodiversity, Endangered Species, Wildlife Policy, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Forensics and so on.
Statement 3: The National Tiger Census or the All India Tiger Estimation, is done by WII along with National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) and state forest departments.
The institute is based in Dehradun, India.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Rohini Commission is related to :
Correct
The answer is c.
Justice G. Rohini Commission is related to Sub-Categorisation of Other Backward Classes.
Incorrect
The answer is c.
Justice G. Rohini Commission is related to Sub-Categorisation of Other Backward Classes.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Durand Cup.
a)It is related to the sport of Hockey.
b)It is an international competition held annually.
c)It was first held in 1888 in Shimla.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is a.
Statement 1: Durand Cup is related to the sport of Football.
Statement 2: It is a domestic competition held annually.
Statement 3: It was first held in 1888 in Shimla.
Incorrect
The answer is a.
Statement 1: Durand Cup is related to the sport of Football.
Statement 2: It is a domestic competition held annually.
Statement 3: It was first held in 1888 in Shimla.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Saudi Arabia is separated from Egypt and Israel by :
Correct
The answer is c.
Saudi Arabia is separated from Egypt and Israel by Gulf of Aqaba. The Gulf of Aqaba is a large gulf at the northern tip of the Red Sea, east of the Sinai Peninsula and west of the Arabian Peninsula. Its coastline is divided among four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
Incorrect
The answer is c.
Saudi Arabia is separated from Egypt and Israel by Gulf of Aqaba. The Gulf of Aqaba is a large gulf at the northern tip of the Red Sea, east of the Sinai Peninsula and west of the Arabian Peninsula. Its coastline is divided among four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
