Quiz Of the Day


1.  Consider the following in regard to a recent report published in the “Lancet”, a medical journal.
1) In India, deaths from Cardiovascular disease (CVD) are more than the Cancer deaths
2) The High-income countries have more cancer causing diseases in comparison to the middle income and low income countries
which of the above statements is/are correct? .

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


2.  Which of the following signifies “Operation Searchlight"?

     It called for detection, deletion and deportation of foreigners from Assam after the nationalist movement began in erstwhile East Pakistan
     It was a Pakistani military operation to curb the elements of the separatist Bengali nationalist movement in East Pakistan
     It was a mission of Indian Army to curb the terrorists in Assam after the nationalist movement started in East Pakistan
     None of these


3.  China is an upper riparian State for some of the giant streams entering into India. Which of the following rivers enter India from China?
1) Dihang
2) Sutlej
3) Kosi
4) Son
Choose the correct code.

     1, 3 and 4 only
     2 and 4 only
     1, 2 and 3 only
     1 and 3 only


4.  Consider the following
1) This is a breeding site of the Endangered Black Necked Cranes
2) This area has a small part in Ladakh and major portion is located in Tibet
Identify the area in regard to the above mentioned statements.

     Hemis National Park
     Tso Moriri
     Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary
     Shipki La


5.  Consider the following in regard to “Jal Shakti Abhiyan”
1) The Water stressed districts are specified by National Water Commission in regard to the Exploited Ground Water
2) Water Conservation in this Abhiyan has also been connected to Rain water Harvesting, watershed Development and also building of water treatment plants near the river banks
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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



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