Quiz Of the Day


1.  Consider the following statements regarding the Tundra ecosystem:
1) Tundra ecosystems are treeless regions found in the Arctic and on the tops of mountains.
2) Tundra lands are covered with snow for much of the year.
3) It is noted for its frost-molded landscapes and extremely low temperatures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? .

     1 only
     2 only
     2 and 3 only
     1, 2 and 3


2.  Rakhine region, recently in news, is located in which of the following country?

     Myanmar
     China
     Thailand
     Sri Lanka


3.  A sero survey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in West Bengal reveals a higher number of antibodies in the population of Kolkata than in other districts. Consider the following statements regarding the sero-survey:
1) Sero-survey can help understand the proportion of population exposed to SAR-CoV-2 infection.
2) A sero-survey involves testing of blood serum of a group of individuals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

     1 only
     2 only
     Both 1 and 2
     Neither 1 nor 2


4.  Consider the following statements regarding the meaning of ‘Exotic Live Species’ according to the rules regulating the import and export of ‘exotic wildlife species’:
1) It include animals named under Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Fauna and Flora.
2) It will include species from the Schedules of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

     1 only
     2 only
     Both 1 and 2
     Neither 1 nor 2


5.  5. India is in the process of procuring Kamov Ka-226T light utility helicopters from which of the following country?

     Sweden
     Russia
     Italy
     South Korea