Quiz: chapterwisemcq current Affair Quiz , 28 july 2021

1.  Consider the following pairs-  

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

2. In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh

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3. Consider the following pairs-

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

4. Consider the following pairs:

1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak)Lake : Barail Range
3. NamdaphaNationalPark : Dafla Hills

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

5. Consider the following (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey

Which of the above is found in India?

6. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.

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7. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in – (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

8. Consider the following crops (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat

Which of these are Kharif crops?

9. During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the: (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles

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10. Consider the following statements: (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

11. Which of the following is/are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature

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12. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

13. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.

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14. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts

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15. Variations in the length of daytime and night time from season to season are due to (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

16. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched(UPSC/ IAS 2013)?

17. The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where: (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

18. Which of the following is/are unique characteristics/characteristics of equatorial forests? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

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19. “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.” (2013)

The above statement best describes which of the following regions? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

20. With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of the sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.

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21. Consider the following: (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth

Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?

22. Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

23. Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss? (UPSC/ IAS 2013)

1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves

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